Podcasts about critical metals

Willem Marx, author of a new article in Scientific American titled “Suddenly Miners Are Tearing Up the Seafloor for Critical Metals,” talks about the ramifications of seafloor mining. Then, McKenzie Skiles, director of the Snow HydRO Lab at the University of Utah, talks about the effects of dust on mountain snowpack melting rates and how the increased runoff is reshaping the future of water in the Southwest.

Cygnus Metals Managing Director Ernest Mast joined Steve Darling from Proactive's OTC studio in New York City to provide an update on the company's strategic and exploration progress. Now dual-listed in Australia and Canada, Cygnus recently completed a merger with Dore Copper, creating a critical metals-focused company with key assets in Quebec and Australia. Mast emphasized Cygnus's strong positioning in copper, gold, and lithium. A recent drilling highlight from the GoldenEye project in Chibougamau, Quebec, returned an intercept of 7.4 metres at 0.9% copper, 4.6 g/t gold, and 5.6 g/t silver—marking a significant down-dip extension from previous holes. The company is leveraging AI to analyze over 100,000 historical documents, identifying new exploration targets. The flagship Corner Bay deposit contains 8.60 million tonnes at over 3% copper, positioning it among North America's highest-grade copper assets. Looking forward, investors can expect continued exploration updates, feasibility study progress, and environmental baseline work. Mast also highlighted Quebec's supportive regulatory environment and efficient permitting process as key advantages for project advancement. #proactiveinvestors #cygnusmetals #asx #cv5 #tsxv #cyg #otcqb #ctggf #CopperExploration #GoldMining #LithiumStocks #QuebecMining #CriticalMetals #DrillResults #MiningStocks #ResourceInvesting #TSXV #ASXStocks #OTCMarkets #ErnestMast #ProactiveInvestors

Interview withMichael Walshe, Managing Director & CEO of MTM Critical MetalsSteve Ragiel, President of Flash Metals USAOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/mtm-critical-metals-asxmtm-revolutionary-tech-could-supply-us-critical-gallium-needs-by-2025-6590Recording date: 15th May 2025MTM Critical Metals (ASX:MTM) has positioned itself for near-term production with several significant developments that strengthen its investment case. The company has secured a pre-permitted brownfield site in Texas's industrial corridor that bypasses lengthy regulatory processes, enabling commercial production by the end of 2025. This 20,000-square-foot facility of 40-foot ceilings provides immediate operational capacity and room for expansion."We have a very rapidly deployable technology. We can be running here in 8 months. And that compares favorably with mines and other refineries that will take 3-5 years," noted Steve Rio, President of U.S. Operations, highlighting a key competitive advantage that has garnered strong government interest.MTM's proprietary flash heating technology combines electrical-based energy with specialized chemistry to recover high-value metals like gallium and germanium from electronic waste and production scrap. The process is approximately 90% more energy efficient than conventional smelting techniques and allows for selective recovery of specific metals with over 90% purity.The company has established a robust commercial foundation with long-term supply agreements for electronic waste that include penalties for non-supply—a crucial provision that underpins their economic model. Similar agreements for gallium and germanium processing are being finalized with minimum floor prices to protect against market manipulation.MTM's dual business model includes a build-own-operate approach for high-value materials and a warranty-based licensing system for mineral processing applications. This strategy allows them to focus capital on high-margin opportunities while generating additional revenue streams. Recent meetings in Washington DC have yielded strong support from congressional representatives, with officials requesting MTM identify additional sites across different U.S. regions to establish geographic diversity in domestic metal recovery capabilities.For investors, MTM represents an opportunity to gain exposure to critical minerals with a faster path to revenue than traditional mining operations. The company's protected supply chain, energy-efficient technology, and alignment with national security priorities create a compelling investment case in a sector of growing strategic importance. The year-end commissioning target serves as a key milestone that could validate their innovative approach and potentially catalyze significant value creation.View MTM Critical Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/mtm-critical-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Send me a messageWhat if I told you that most of the platinum and palladium in old diesel vehicles ends up lost or landfilled, even though these are some of the world's most critical and valuable materials?In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, to explore how his company is turning waste into opportunity. Regenx has developed a low-energy, chemical-based process to recover platinum and palladium from diesel catalytic converters, materials that traditional smelters have largely ignored.We discuss why diesel converters are harder to recycle than petrol ones, how their process avoids the high energy costs of smelting, and why circular supply chains like this are vital for reducing dependency on mining in places like South Africa and Russia.Don shares insights on scaling urban mining, the importance of building local processing capacity, and the hidden supply chain of 27 million catalytic converters scrapped globally each year, most of which are never properly recycled.If you care about circular economy strategies, critical raw material supply, or the future of sustainable manufacturing, this episode is for you.Find out more at https://regenx.tech.Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

Since 2017, the West's awareness of its strategic vulnerabilities in critical minerals has been growing – yet in reality little progress has been made. How have various policies progressed or hindered the development of a domestic supply chain in the US and the West more broadly? What is the new Trump administration's approach to critical minerals? How is that impacting former efforts like the Inflation Reduction Act? And what does it mean for China and its response? Just how close are we to experiencing an outright scarcity on these critical minerals in the US and the West? And what would that mean for our economies?  Our guest is mining entrepreneur and former Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Materials at the US Department of Energy, Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes.

The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube What actually are critical metals? Amanda van Dyke is the founder of the Critical Minerals Hub, and in this conversation we take a deep dive into the market forces, government policies and global initiatives that are shaping our approaches to critical metals. Is it all about the batteries, or is there more to it? Who benefits, and can the world really reach the targets that have been set for it?

The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals.

The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas welcomes A. Paul Gill, a seasoned business builder and financier with over 25 years of experience in mining, energy, and technology. Now serving as CEO and Director of Triple One Metals, Gill shares his insights on the critical role of metals in the green economy and the strategic approach behind acquiring and developing valuable mining assets. He also discusses his past success with Norsemont Mining Corporation, where he played a pivotal role in the development and sale of the Constancia Mine in Peru for over $500 million.Gill also highlights emerging trends in the mining industry, the impact of technological advancements, and the importance of securing essential materials for the evolving electric vehicle and semiconductor markets. Through his newsletter, Future Opportunities, he continues to inform investors and industry leaders about key developments in mining and technology. Tune in to gain valuable insights from an expert at the forefront of the industry.

Lauren Megaw, VP of Corporate Development for Reyna Silver (TSXV:RSLV)(OTCQX:RSNVF), joins me to provide a re-introduction to this junior silver and gold exploration company and their 4 key projects located in Nevada and Mexico.  We review their most recent exploration program from the Gryphon Project, as well as the upcoming exploration program being planned at Batopilas Project.   We start off discussing their option to acquire 70% of the 12,058-hectare "Gryphon Summit Project" in Nevada, as well as the importance of consolidating their interest in Grypon with the acquisition of Reyna Gold in October 2024. The Gryphon Project shows features indicating uniquely superimposed/overprinted Silver-Lead-Zinc-Copper Carbonate Replacement (CRD), Carlin Gold and Critical Metals mineralization. Also in Nevada, Reyna Silver is advancing its option to acquire 100% of the "Medicine Springs Project" where Reyna Silver is exploring a potentially significant Silver-Lead-Zinc-Copper CRD-skarn-Porphyry system.   Next we shifted focus down to Reyna Silver´s Mexican assets, which include the 100% owned "Guigui Project" and "Batopilas Project", both located in Chihuahua State. The Guigui Project covers the interpreted source area for the Santa Eulalia Carbonate Replacement Deposit District and Batopilas covers most of Mexico´s historically highest-grade silver system.  The focus of their next exploration and drill program in 2025 will be focused at multiple precious metals targets across the Batopilas Project, at the Silver Zone, Banda Este, and Cobriza Zone.   Wrapping up we focused on the management team, board, and key technical advisors on the team behind Reyna Silver, as well as the key investing stakeholders, share structure, and financial health of the company.   If you have questions for Lauren on Reyna Silver, then please email them into me at Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the latest news from Reyna Silver

Interview withMichael Walshe, Managing Director & CEO, MTM Critical Metals& Steve Ragiel, President, Flash Metals USARecording date: 21st of January, 2025MTM Critical Metals is advancing a breakthrough flash joule heating technology for metal recovery and mineral processing, originally developed at Rice University. The company holds exclusive global licenses for applying this technology to mineral ores and metal-containing scrap materials.The technology enables selective recovery of critical metals more efficiently than traditional methods, dramatically reducing processing steps and energy consumption. In lithium extraction from spodumene, for example, the process can achieve in minutes what traditionally takes three hours in a kiln, while producing a purer product.MTM is initially targeting high-value metals including lithium, rare earth elements, gallium, germanium, and indium. The addressable market for gallium, indium, and germanium alone exceeds $10 billion annually, while the e-scrap market represents a $70 billion opportunity. The technology's "feedstock agnostic" nature allows MTM to pivot between different metals based on market conditions.The company is finalizing the design of a one-ton-per-day modular pilot plant, scheduled for completion in February 2025. This plant will demonstrate the process on five different feedstocks: spodumene, monazite, niobium, antimony, and e-scrap. The modular design enables smaller-scale, distributed production with significantly lower capital requirements - approximately $10-20 million compared to $400-700 million for traditional rare earth refining plants.MTM's most advanced commercial partnership is an MOU with Indium Corp. to recover gallium, germanium, and indium from manufacturing scrap. The company's revenue model combines licensing fees, processing fees, and a share of recovered metal value. Even at one ton per day, the pilot plant could address a significant portion of US gallium demand, estimated at 400-500 tons annually.The company has secured investment from Pengana Capital and is pursuing partnerships with the US Department of Defense and Department of Energy. These align with government initiatives to secure domestic critical metal supply chains and reduce dependence on imports, particularly from China.MTM's technology is particularly relevant given the growing demand for critical metals in clean energy technologies and the urgent need for secure supply chains. The company's modular, efficient approach to metal recovery could play a crucial role in establishing distributed, domestic production capacity for these essential materials.The technology offers several key advantages: faster reaction times, lower energy use, reduced acid consumption, selective metal recovery, scalable modular production, and lower capital requirements compared to traditional methods.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/mtm-critical-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

We're undergoing a necessary renewable energy transition. And this transition will require an enormous amount of critical metals in order to power an economy without fossil fuels. Today, the processes we use to extract these materials - from copper, nickel, lithium, and more - are causing harm to both humans and our physical environment. So what do we do about it?  In his new book, Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future, Vince Beiser argues that there are huge opportunities to make mining safer, recycle more metals, and use less energy to help lessen the burden. Though the critical metals necessary for the transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles will never come without trade-offs, it's clear we could be doing much better. In this conversation, Beiser discusses the most pressing environmental damage and human rights concerns facing critical metals and how we could start to confront the problem. We also talk about the geopolitical implications of China's dominance in the critical metals supply chain,  the scale of demand for metals, and the need for equitable solutions in the energy transition. Finally, we explore deep sea mining, the challenges and opportunities in recycling metals, the growing right to repair movement, and the importance of reducing energy consumption to help ease demand.  Vince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author. His first book, The World in a Grain, was a finalist for the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a California Book Award. His work has appeared in Wired, Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic, and The New York Times, among other publications. Read Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future Check out Vince's Substack, Power Metals As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and our Substack, The Climate Weekly.

Discover the story of a Nordic explorer expanding across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Arctic Minerals' (STO: ARCT) Director, Peter George, shares how the company is positioning itself as the premier explorer for copper and critical metals in the Nordics following their recent acquisition of Rare Earth Energy Metals.With projects near major industry players and a history dating back to the 1900s, Arctic Minerals is emerging at the perfect time as Europe seeks reliable sources of critical metals for the green energy transition.Tune in to learn more about their promising projects in strong jurisdictions, major catalysts coming in early 2024, and why this could be a good entry point for investors interested in the critical metals sector.Learn more about Arctic Minerals: https://www.arcticminerals.se/en/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/79STIULJsmQAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

DLP Resources Inc (TSX-V:DLP, OTCQB:DLPRF) CEO Ian Gendall talked with Proactive's Stephen about the company's focus on critical metals, including its significant copper-molybdenum project, Aurora, in Peru. Gendall highlighted promising drill results, with over 22 holes completed and 18,500 meters drilled, showcasing consistent copper, molybdenum, and silver intersections. Recent drill results include over 2,100 meters at 0.32% copper equivalent, underlining Aurora's potential as one of the largest molybdenum deposits. The company is targeting a maiden resource estimate by Q1 2025 and sees its metals as critical for the energy transition and addressing supply shortages expected by 2030. Discussing market dynamics, Gendall noted the demand for copper and molybdenum is rising due to their importance in renewable energy technologies. "We believe Aurora positions us well for the future," Gendall remarked. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more insights from industry leaders. Don't forget to give this video a like, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications for future updates! #DLPResources #CopperMining #EnergyTransition #CriticalMetals #AuroraProject #MiningInvestment #CopperMarkets #RenewableEnergy #JuniorExploration #ResourceDrilling #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

In POWER METAL, award-winning journalist Vince Beiser chronicles the destructive side effects that the global hunt for critical metals has on our clean energy transition, from environmental damage to political upheaval to murder. Vince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author of “The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization.” The book has been translated into five languages, was a finalist for a PEN America award and a California Book Award, and spawned a TEDx talk. Vince is currently at work on a new book, “Power Metal”, about how the materials we need for digital technology and renewable energy are causing environmental havoc, political upheaval, mayhem and murder—and how we can do better. Vince has reported from over 100 countries, states, provinces, kingdoms, occupied territories, no man's lands and disaster zones. He has exposed conditions in California's harshest prisons, trained with troops bound for Iraq, ridden with the first responders to natural disasters, and hunted down other stories from around the world for publications including Wired, The Atlantic, Harper's, Time, The Guardian, Mother Jones, Playboy, Rolling Stone, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Vince's work has been honored by Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Columbia, Medill and Missouri Graduate Schools of Journalism, and many other institutions. He has three times been part of a team that won the National Magazine Award for General Excellence, and shared in an Emmy for his work with the PBS TV series SoCal Connected. He is also a grantee of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. ⁠https://vincebeiser.com/⁠ ⁠https://nexuspmg.com/

In this week's episode Robert talks to Vince Beiser about his latest book “Power Metal: The Race for Resources Shaping Our Future” which gives us an insight into the global competition for essential minerals, like lithium, cobalt and copper, needed for technologies like renewable energy and the internet. We hear about the challenges of sourcing and recycling these metals, as well as the consequences of our dependence on them. @fullychargedshow @everythingelectricshow   This podcast was brought to you by OVO's Charge Anywhere. Power your next journey with peace of mind by downloading the OVO Charge app today: https://bit.ly/charge_anywhere   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow   Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above   Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0   Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/   Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show   Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw   Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC  - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025    

The 2024 edition of the AIG Global Trade Series explores the theme of ‘Back to the Future: A New Era of Managed Trade?'Both the digital transition and decarbonisation ambitions have heightened demand for specialty metals, including nickel and lithium for electric vehicles and rare earths for advanced microelectronics. But as advanced economies' access to these metals is becoming increasing critical, supply security concerns are increasing: production of critical metals is concentrated in a small number of locations, while geopolitical tensions are rising.  The race to produce and acquire these minerals is boosting investment in Asia-Pacific, changing the relationship between the region and the global economy. Focusing on Indonesia and Australia, what role do producer countries play in the global supply chain for critical metals? How are these countries responding to economic and geopolitical and sustainability pressures? And how are countries in the region handling growing pressures towards fragmentation seen elsewhere in the advanced technologies global supply chain?Panellists:        Professor Ian Satchwell, Adjunct Professor, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of QueenslandDr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, Energy Economist, ERIAModerator:      Dr Rem Korteweg, Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael InstituteThis podcast episode was recorded on 2 October 2024. Related content from GTS Contributors:Report | Reclaiming Leadership: Australia and the global critical minerals raceReport | Policies and Infrastructure Development for the Wider Penetration of xEVs in ASEAN Countries – Phase II ___ The Global Trade Series is a collaboration between AIG and the following international organisations with leading expertise on global trade: the Aspen Institute Germany; CEBRI - the Brazilian Center for International Relations; Chatham House (UK); CITD - the Center on Inclusive Trade and Development at Georgetown University Law Center (US); the Clingendael Institute (The Netherlands); Elcano Royal Institute (Spain); ERIA – the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (Indonesia); ISPI - the Italian Institute for International Political Studies; the Jacques Delors Institute (France); RIETI - the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan); and the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity through Trade (Switzerland).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast. 

Coffee with Samso Episode 199 is all about the meaning of Critical Minerals for Australia. Are we spending the right amount of money? The low-emission world loves these two words and in resource-rich Australia where we are world leaders in supplying the feedstock for the world, are we sheep or should we start to be smarter with our fund allocation? Should we play our own game and be one controlling the weather and be smart with our resources? Should we be asking, are all metals critical and who are the beneficiaries of the critical nature of these metals? Should Australia be a more important part of the future Clean Energy Revolution? In today's episode, we talk to a man who gives us thoughts to ponder and maybe actions to take. Are all metals critical and what does critical mean? Should we look at the real meaning and outcome of the term Critical Metals? Tim Craske is here because I read his abstract for the recent AUSIMM Conference on Critical Minerals. Australia's list of critical minerals all occur in abundance. As a nation of suppliers of raw materials, are these metals critical at all for Australians? Or are they just critical for the commodity markets that we deliver into? As we have seen recently with external pressures on commodity prices, lithium and nickel can be critical EV battery components yet be subject to more cyclical price volatility than major metals. This makes Australian scoping and feasibility studies fragile, and investors nervous. According to Tim, by taking a complex-systems thinking approach to modelling these new resources, we can have better outcomes. However, a systems-thinking approach will only be truly transformational if we develop downstream processing and manufacturing industries here in Australia. This is described by CSIRO as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to reinvigorate our manufacturing and technology sectors. Get yourself a coffee or your favourite beverage and watch or listen and see if Tim Craske makes any sense: Chapters: 00:00 Start. 04:00 Introduction. 04:46 All about Tim Craske. 07:11 Did Western Mining influence your thinking today ? 09:38 What does Critical Metals mean to Tim Craske? 10:39 Australia List of Critical Metals is too long. 11:54 The problem with the Critical Metals List - Everything is not Critical. 12:27 The One and Only Critical Metal - Copper. 13:09 Is Coal a Critical Metal? 13:42 The UK Coking Coal Public Impression. 15:07 The Disconnect of the Carbon Footprint Discussion. 16:07 Changing Lithium Story. 16:42 Why Australia should recreate the Iluka Anomaly 17:10 Understanding the Long Term Marginal Lithium Market 18:55 Should Australia adopt an Indonesian model of investing a Downstream Process. 20:59 What is Australia willing to do to compete? 21:27 Do you think the recent discussion of banning "Dirty" nickel could happen? 22:40 An Example Why Banning "Dirty" Nickel will not work. 24:30 What should Australia be focusing on? 26:11 Understanding the China - Chinese Competitive Business Strategy. 27:24 Why does ASEAN embrace China and the West have an Anti-Chinese Perception? 29:48 Is there a colonisation concept being played out in the Critical Metals Story? 31:08 Where should Australia focus on with Critical Metals? 33:37 Mining of Copper is not that Green. 34:27 Nett Zero Emission. 35:30 Is Zero Emission a Fantasy. 36:48 The Indonesian Nickel Business 38:00 What would Nuclear Power do for the Australian Mining Industry. 38:35 Should Australia chase Tier 1 projects for sustainability of the industry? 40:53 The Power of Tier 1 deposits. 41:57 The Need for Governments to be more Understanding on Process of Mining. 42:35 Can Small Explorers explore for Tier 1 Deposits? 44:02 The lack of New Mines. 45:34 Raising money from the market to Test Geological Concepts is hard. 47:06 Can Australia develop a Downstream Resource Industry. 51:05 Difficulties of the REE Industry. 51:53 What could Spark a Mineral Exploration Bull run. 54:26 China needs the Critical Metals more than anyone else. 55:09 Understanding The Chinese Thinking. 55:40 The Government Loan is a Red Hearing. 56:30 The Dangers for the Mining Industry in regards to the way we treat Critical Metals. 57:12 Tim Last Words. 59:22 What Weather will do to Solar and Wind Farms. 59:54 The Nuclear Solution. 1:00:33 Conclusion.   About Tim Craske Tim Craske is a skilled and successful mineral explorer and mentor with over 40 years' experience in project generation, exploration management and technical innovation gained in Australia, North and South America, Asia and East Africa. He spent his first 20 years with WMC Resources during which he discovered the Ernest Henry and E1 iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) deposits in the Cloncurry district, northwest Queensland. He was also involved in the targeting of the West Musgraves province for copper and nickel pegging the core licences on which all the deposits (Nebo, Babel and Succoth) have been found.  Since leaving WMC Tim has worked in both the junior and major company sectors including Exploration Manager for Sirius Resources up to the establishing of Nova as a prime prospect General Manager Exploration Consulting at Vale and Exploration Manager - New Commodities at Iluka Resources.  Tim Craske is Managing Director and Chief Facilitator for Thinker.Events and also a director of Thinkercafé.org that specialises in developing innovative thinkers, thinking organisations, and disruptive technology solutions for industry, education and government sectors.

This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by María Fernanda Lartigue Marín can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2024/09/critical-metals-magic-tricks-and-energy-transition-a-social-biography-of-lithium/. About the post: By exploring lithium's social biography, I hope to offer an example of ways in which anthropology can interrogate the magic tricks and technofixes that have come into existence in the context of global cooperation for climate change mitigation. (This episode is available in additional languages on Platypus, The CASTAC Blog.)

Interview with Derrick Weyrauch, President & CEO of GT Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/copper-gaining-traction-investors-positioning-for-the-upswing-5616Recording date: 12 September 2024GT Resources presents an intriguing opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the critical metals sector, which is poised to benefit from the global transition to clean energy and sustainable technologies. As an exploration stage company focused on copper, nickel, and platinum group metals (PGMs) in Europe and Canada, GT Resources is strategically aligning its portfolio with the materials essential for the green economy.One of GT Resources' key strengths is its strategic partnership with mining giant Glencore. This relationship not only provides crucial financial support but also serves as a strong vote of confidence in the company's projects and management. Derek Weyrauch, President and CEO of GT Resources, highlighted that Glencore has provided financial backing multiple times over the past 18 months, enabling the company to pursue its exploration programs despite challenging market conditions.The company's project portfolio includes two notable assets that investors should keep an eye on. First, the Canalask nickel project in Finland, where GT Resources recently completed an exploration program. Results from this program are pending and could serve as a significant near-term catalyst for the company's stock. Second, the North Rock copper project in Ontario, acquired through the purchase of MetalCorp last year. This project boasts a historic resource of a million ton and 1.2% copper according to Weyrauch, and the company plans to advance it with geophysics work scheduled to begin later this year.GT Resources' focus on copper, nickel, and PGMs is well-timed to capitalize on emerging trends in the automotive industry. Wush provided interesting insights into the potential for hybrid vehicles to drive PGM demand in the near term, as these vehicles require both batteries and catalytic converters. This perspective suggests that the company's PGM assets could benefit from a more gradual transition to fully electric vehicles than some market observers predict.Financially, GT Resources demonstrates prudent management in a challenging market for junior explorers. The company recently raised $1.8 million through a structured financing, with Glencore taking 100% of the back end at a premium to mitigate dilution. This tactical approach to financing allows GT Resources to continue its exploration activities while maintaining financial stability.While the junior mining sector faces challenges, including market volatility and financing difficulties, GT Resources' diversified portfolio and strategic approach to exploration and financing help mitigate these risks. The company's focus on critical metals essential for the green energy transition positions it well to potentially benefit from long-term demand growth in these commodities.As with any investment in the junior mining sector, thorough due diligence is essential. While GT Resources offers exposure to in-demand metals and benefits from a strong strategic partnership, investors should be aware of the inherent risks associated with exploration-stage companies and the cyclical nature of commodity markets.Investors considering GT Resources should closely monitor upcoming news releases, particularly regarding exploration results from the Canalask project and advancements at the North Rock copper project. These developments could serve as significant catalysts for the company's valuation. Additionally, keeping an eye on broader market trends in critical metals and the adoption rates of hybrid and electric vehicles could provide context for the company's long-term prospects.View GT Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/palladium-one-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Join hosts Dave, John, Lysandra, and special guest Mohamed Joust Mohammadi, founder and CEO of PH7 Technologies, as they delve into the groundbreaking advancements in sustainable metal extraction and recycling. Mohamed shares his fascinating journey from being a chemical and mining engineer in Iran to founding PH7 Technologies in Canada. Learn about the company's mission to minimize water consumption and eliminate wastewater in mineral extraction processes, their innovative solvent metallurgy technique, and their closed-loop system that reuses chemicals efficiently. Discover how PH7 Technologies aims to address the global demand for critical metals essential for achieving net-zero goals by 2050. Dive into discussions on scalability, the future of metal extraction, and the significant role of recycling in a sustainable future. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:31 Meet Mohamed Joust Mohammadi 01:49 The Inspiration Behind PH7 Technologies 03:46 Core Mission and Global Impact 06:25 Innovative Solvo-Metallurgy Process 08:29 Sustainable Extraction and Refining Methods 13:55 Scalability and Future Plans 18:10 Challenges and Opportunities in Mining 20:34 Future of Sustainable Metal Extraction 22:59 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Interview with Darrin Campbell, President & CEO of Namibia Critical Metals Inc.Recording date: 16th July 2024Namibia Critical Metals (TSXV:NMI) is positioning itself as a significant player in the heavy rare earth elements (REE) sector with its Lofdal project in Namibia. The company's focus on dysprosium and terbium, two critical elements for permanent magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines, sets it apart in the REE market.Key highlights of the investment case include:Strategic Resource: The Lofdal project primarily contains dysprosium and terbium, which make up about 85% of the project's rare earth basket. These are among the highest-value rare earths, critical for green technologies.Significant Resource Expansion: Recent exploration has dramatically increased the resource estimate from 6,000 tons to 94,000 tons of contained Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO), extending the potential mine life to about 20 years.JOGMEC Partnership: A joint venture with JOGMEC, a Japanese government agency, provides funding and potential access to Japanese industrial partners. JOGMEC is investing up to $20 million to earn a 50% interest in the project.Advanced Stage: A Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) is expected in October 2024, with a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) to follow in about 10 months.Favorable Jurisdiction: Namibia offers a stable, mining-friendly environment with experience in handling slightly radioactive materials.Flexible Ownership Structure: NMI has the option to maintain a 44% interest or be diluted to a minimum 21% carried interest, potentially allowing progression to production with minimal dilution.Market Timing: While rare earth prices are currently at 10-year lows, industry experts anticipate a recovery, potentially coinciding with Lofdal's development timeline.Supply Chain Diversification: As a non-Chinese source of heavy rare earths, Lofdal could play a crucial role in diversifying global supply chains.The company faces challenges, including current low rare earth prices and the technical complexities of rare earth processing. However, the involvement of JOGMEC and the project's advanced stage mitigate some of these risks.Upcoming catalysts include the release of the PFS in October 2024, completion of the DFS in 2025, and potential partnerships with Japanese industrial companies. The global push for clean energy and technology could also drive increased demand for heavy rare earths.CEO Darrin Campbell believes the current market presents an opportunity, stating, "I think now is a good time to hedge against what's expected to be rapidly rising rare earth prices over the next decade."With 65% insider ownership, management interests appear well-aligned with shareholders. The company's unique structure offers significant optionality, potentially allowing it to reach production with minimal further dilution.Investors should consider Namibia Critical Metals as a long-term play on the critical minerals sector, particularly in heavy rare earths essential for green technologies. While the project offers substantial potential, investors should be aware of the inherent risks in junior mining companies and the volatility of rare earth markets. As the company approaches key milestones and the rare earth market potentially recovers, Namibia Critical Metals could see significant value creation, offering an intriguing opportunity for investors looking to gain exposure to the critical minerals sector.View Namibia Critical Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/namibia-critical-metals-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com 

On episode 122, we bring on a guest Ryan Blanchette who is a former DOD intelligence analyst turned critical metals analyst, who views the industry through the lens of geopolitics, risk, & conflict. We talk about the geo political chaos around the world and how to make sense of it all. After all, being an effective investor, especially a macro investor, understanding the political arena is becoming more and more important. Ryan spent 10 years with the Department of Defense as an intelligence analyst and hazard mitigation specialist. He now focuses on critical minerals and metals, viewing the industry through the lens of geopolitics, risk, & conflict. He has contributed to several well-known publications including David Morgan's The Morgan Report, Marc Faber's Gloom Boom & Doom Report, The Prospector News, and Resource World. Socials: Nic Tartaglia - @nictartaglia Dan Kozel - @dan_kozel93 Website: http://www.newgenmindset.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/newgen-mindset/id1509522820?i=1000556180979 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HlKwTnrI4AT5cLNiATlbg?si=wAQwMUd2Q5C2QaiEsLK0zg Google podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNTYxYjQ1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Go listen Share Follow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newgenmindset/message

Join Mohammad Doostmohammadi and Vincent Reiche from pH7 Technologies as we explore their groundbreaking work in the mining industry. pH7 Technologies is at the forefront of developing sustainable and innovative solutions for the extraction of critical minerals. Watch Here Mining Now Partner

Russell Fryer of Critical Metals #CRTM talks to Vox's Alastair Ford about the latest developments on the ground at the company's Molulu copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The road that connects the project to major infrastructure is now undergoing an overhaul, and the company is also enhancing its ESG activities in the region, following the construction of a school and other local amenities.  The plan now is to recommence drilling after a short preparatory period that will involve trenching, and in due course look to put JORC numbers around resource in the ground ahead of a resumption of production. However, the company already has stockpiles waiting for shipment, so once the road is ready, cashflow could start fairly quickly. Russell and Alastair also talk about Critical Metals' wider strategic vision

Dominique Barker of Lithium Royalty Corp joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability to discuss the latest developments in the market demand for electric vehicles, how this is impacting lithium's growth projections, and where Canada's ambitions stand in building a secure and sustainable lithium supply chain.

This week: Gerard Barron, CEO of deep sea mining exploration company The Metals Company, speaks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh on the challenges and environmental impacts of traditional extraction methods and what the future demand for critical metals and minerals is going to look like. They discuss the latest innovation in extracting vital resources from the sea floor with significantly less harmful impacts.   Plus: the Science Based Targets initiative updates progress on its Business Ambition for 1.5C programme; World Trade Organization finds fault in EU's move against palm oil biofuel; and, EU's corporate sustainability due diligence directive in revision with a greater focus on smaller suppliers' compliance, in the news digest.   Host: Ian Welsh

Supply, demand and contrasting approaches to security in critical metals.Panellists:        Kathleen Claussen, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law  Simon Evenett, Professor of International Trade and Economic Development, St. Gallen University; Founder of the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity Through Trade   Moderator:      Rem Korteweg, Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute  This podcast episode was recorded on 27 February 2024.  The 2024 edition of the AIG Global Trade Series explores the theme of ‘Back to the Future: A New Era of Managed Trade?'  Alongside decarbonisation, the digital transition is leading to higher demand for specialty metals and rare earths elements. With the chemical properties of cobalt, lithium and gallium amongst others being crucial to the production of advanced technologies, and the lack of substitutes, these critical metals are imported from abroad from specific locations.  This concentration of resources, and the consequently increased risk of disruption, has led to concerns about these supply chains being weaponised or leveraged as tools of economic coercion by a producing or processing country. Given the strategic importance to them both of these critical metals, how can the EU and the US secure their access?  This episode explores the dynamics of trade flows in critical resources from both European and US perspectives.   Related content from GTS Contributors:  Report – Authors: Simon Evenett and Johannes Fritz | The Scramble for Critical Raw Materials: Time to Take Stock?  Blog – Author: Kathleen Claussen | What is a Free Trade Agreement, Anyway? The Global Trade Series is a collaboration between AIG and the following international organisations with leading expertise on global trade: the Aspen Institute Germany; CEBRI - the Brazilian Center for International Relations; Chatham House (UK); the Clingendael Institute (The Netherlands); Elcano Royal Institute (Spain); ERIA – the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (Indonesia); IIEL - the Institute of International Economic Law at Georgetown University Law Center (US); ISPI - the Italian Institute for International Political Studies; the Jacques Delors Institute (France); RIETI - the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan); and the St. Gallen Endowment for Prosperity through Trade (Switzerland).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of American International Group, Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliates (“AIG”). Any content provided by our speakers are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. AIG makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, correctness, or validity of any information provided during this podcast series and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses injuries, or damages arising from its use.   

Why is it crucial to the energy transition that critical minerals that underpin it develop traded markets? What will it take to get there? And what are the challenges that this future faces - from uncertain policies, to supply chains and geopolitics? On February 22, in London, Benchmark Minerals Intelligence hosted the HC Insider Podcast in front of a live audience to discuss these questions. Our panellists were Guy Winter, Partner at Fasken, Jessica Fung, Head Strategist at Pala Investments,  Matthew Ashley, Lead Cobalt Trader at Traxys and Caspar Rawles, Chief Data Officer at Benchmark.For more on HC Group go to: www.hcgroup.global

Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1) CEO Jonathan Owen joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an update on the company's strategy for its Black Schist projects in Finland, aiming for economic extraction of assets. The goal is to develop a 200 million-tonne resource over the next 24 to 36 months, targeting a mine life of 20 years with an annual production of 20 million tonnes. Currently, Metals One has identified 20 million tonnes at one site (R1) and 16 to 24 million tonnes at another (P5), both offering significant expansion opportunities. The company is also exploring regionally, having recently pegged new ground for further development. Recent drilling programs have yielded encouraging results, including notable intersections of mineralized black schist, extending the mineralization further east. This has led to the acquisition of additional ground for future exploration. Metals One aims to quickly elevate the P5 target from an exploration target to a mineral resource, leveraging unassayed historical drill cores to potentially increase the resource size without additional drilling. The company has also identified new targets for exploration, with the K1 site scheduled for drilling in the coming months. The long-term vision is to become a supplier of critical metals for Europe's green transition, addressing the EU's structural deficit in the supply of critical minerals for battery production and other green technologies. #MetalsOne #Mining #Finland #BlackSchist #CriticalMetals #GreenTransition #MineralExploration #ResourceDevelopment #SustainableMining #EuropeanMining #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Understanding the earth processes that control lithium is key to exploration and developing the resources needed for society and the energy transition.   The lightest of the metals, lithium moves easily in fluids and is found in a variety of geologic environments from brines to pegmatites to clays.  Host Anne Thompson explores the geoscience of lithium, assessing what we know and what are the challenges in the quest to supply the lithium needed by human society. Our three guests provide insights into the variety of lithium sources that potentially allow for geographically distributed supply. We talked first to Rebecca Paisley, a geochemist with WSP Canada, to consider the diversity of lithium bearing brines and the fundamental nature of the metal.  Its natural affinity to partition into the liquid phase means that lithium occurs in salty salar brines, a variety of geothermal brines and oil field brines.  The value of your brine, however, also depends on the end-product required and the steps needed to extract it from the solution.  Rebecca connects the value of lithium in brines to the whole mining circle. Bob Linnen, Chief Geologist – Lithium, KoBold Metals, spent his academic career studying pegmatites and now continues to develop his ideas through global exploration.  The high grades in lithium pegmatites make them appealing targets for exploration, and better positioned to survive big fluctuations in commodity price.  Not all pegmatites, however, are created equal and much is still being learned about this important host for lithium resources as the mineral system view evolves.Koopmans et al., 2023Lastly, we talked to Tom Benson, VP Global Exploration for Lithium Argentina.  Tom thought he was going to be an academic after completing a PhD on Thacker Pass, Nevada, USA, but an opportunity to engage in research and exploration was too good to pass up.  His work includes active collaboration with researchers around the world as well as exploration for new deposits.  Tom frames the occurrence of lithium in clays at Thacker Pass within the context of volcano-sedimentary systems.  The deposit has unique features, including the presence of higher grade illite in addition to lithium-bearing smectite.  Benson et al., 2023New research globally focused on lithium resources continues to push our understanding and highlight the importance of its volatile nature in the ways in which it is concentrated and trapped.  Next week is the last episode of Season 4 – we will head to Namibia, host to the SEG 2024 conference September 27-30,  to explore the diverse geology and mineral deposits and hear about what the conference has in store.  Many thanks to our season 4 sponsor, Anglo American.Our theme music is Confluence, by Eastwinds. 

Tambourah Metals (ASX: TMB) chairperson Rita Brooks joins Small Caps to discuss the company's recent drilling success at a number of historic gold projects in WA and the continuing potential of its lithium prospects. Tambourah recently completed 17 RC drill holes for 2,684m at the historic Tambourah King and World's Fair gold prospects within its Pilbara projects.The company successfully returned to the site of a historic gold rush with the first ever RC drilling campaign at World's Fair and subsequently received exciting initial assay results from the program. Drilling at Tambourah King and World's Fair was designed to test the grade and continuity of mineralisation in accordance with previous drilling interpretations and intersected mineralisation within two parallel gold lodes approximately 8m apart. On the critical minerals side, Tambourah recently obtained rock chip samples up to 3,660 parts per million lithium, 4,251 parts per million tin and 129 parts per million tantalum at the Shaw River project. In late January, the company obtained promising first-pass rock samples at the Haystack Well project of up to 7,910 parts per million lithium with associated elevated caesium and tantalum from pegmatite, pegmatite reaction zones and pegmatite float. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/tambourah-metals-lithium-exploration-stellar-results-wa-shaw-river/https://smallcaps.com.au/tambourah-metals-promising-lithium-anomalies-initial-sampling-haystack-well/ For more information on Tambourah Metals:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-tmb/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we return to critical metals and how their fortunes are affected by the energy transition, technology and geopolitics. To tell that story we are focusing on three in particular: Neodymium, Gallium & Hafnium. Each has a key role in the modern world with demand set to grow but with challenges markets and policy makers are grappling with. Our guest is Ellie Saklatvala, Head of Non-Ferrous Pricing at Argus Media, the leading independent pricing agency.

Optica Rare Earths and Criticak Metals ETF Chairman Derek Bone joined Steve Darling from Proactive to delve into the intricacies of this innovative investment opportunity. Bone shed light on the genesis of the ETF, which sprang from the collective expertise of a team boasting backgrounds in mining, finance, and corporate advisory roles, particularly in capital raisings for rare earth companies in Australia. Drawing inspiration from their success in the gold ETF space and leveraging their extensive network and knowledge, the team made the strategic decision to launch an ETF focused exclusively on rare earths and critical minerals. This expanded thesis encompasses a diverse array of 50 minerals and metals crucial for various industries worldwide. Bone elaborated on the ETF's primary objective, which is to meticulously track the entire value chain of these critical materials, from the extraction phase to the manufacturing of finished goods. This holistic approach mirrors the escalating significance of clean technology, defense, medical, and communication sectors globally. Moreover, against the backdrop of governments increasingly prioritizing the security of their supply chains for these essential materials, the ETF zeroes in on long-term investment opportunities rather than short-term trading gains. Despite facing challenges in marketing and distribution, given its relative small size and new entrant status compared to competitors, the ETF is determined to make a significant impact. Bone outlined the ETF's strategy, which revolves around addressing industry pain points and offering innovative solutions. Central to this approach is the emphasis on capital preservation and volatility reduction by strategically investing in key companies within the sector. In essence, Optica Rare Earths and Critical Metals ETF embodies a forward-thinking approach to investment, poised to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for rare earths and critical minerals while navigating the complexities of the global market landscape. With a steadfast commitment to industry excellence and value creation, the ETF aims to carve out a distinct niche and deliver enduring returns for its investors. #procctiveinvestors #opticarareearthsandcriticakmetalsETF #CriticalMetals, #ETF, #Investment, #CleanEnergy, #Defense, #Technology, #Mining, #Finance, #SupplyChain, #GlobalTrends, #GreenEconomy, #ElectricVehicles, #RenewableEnergy, #SolarPower, #WindEnergy, #Recycling, #Manufacturing, #SupplyAndDemand, #Investing, #FinanceNews, #IndustryInsights, #MarketAnalysis, #StockMarket, #YouTubeSEO #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

In this episode, Dr. Rob Stevens teaches investors about the trends and opportunities in critical metals investing. Dr. Stevens (Ph.D., P.Geo.) is a professional geologist and educator. He has trained numerous brokers, analysts, and investors in the basics of mineral exploration and mining via his training course. After teaching this course for many years, he eventually published its content in his book, Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials. 0:00 Introduction 1:55 What are critical metals? 5:27 Canada's critical metals list 6:05 Critical metals to China, EU & USA 7:02 Metal price trends 8:30 IEA critical minerals review 9:08 Increasing exploration spending 10:40 Increasing capital expenditures & venture capital investments 11:50 Supply-demand scenarios 14:11 Concentration of production & processing 16:23 Investment considerations 19:10 Role of Government 22:52 More investment considerations 27:43 Q&A: niche metal investing caution To learn about Rob's book and online training courses: https://www.miningessentials.com/ Rob's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mining-essentials Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 This was not a sponsored interview. MSE received no compensation to speak favorably of Rob Stevens' book and has no revenue-sharing arrangement with Dr. Stevens. The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product. It is based on opinions, SEC filings, current events, press releases and interviews but is not infallible. It may contain errors and MiningStockEducation.com offers no inferred or explicit warranty as to the accuracy of the information presented. If personal advice is needed, consult a qualified legal, tax or investment professional. Do not base any investment decision on the information contained on MiningStockEducation.com or our videos. We may hold equity positions in and/or be compensated by some of the companies featured on this site and therefore are biased and hold an obvious conflict of interest. MiningStockEducation.com may provide website addresses or links to websites and we disclaim any responsibility for the content of any such other websites. The information you find on MiningStockEducation.com is to be used at your own risk. By reading MiningStockEducation.com, you agree to hold MiningStockEducation.com, its owner, associates, sponsors, affiliates, and partners harmless and to completely release them from any and all liabilities due to any and all losses, damages, or injuries (financial or otherwise) that may be incurred.

Sean Samson of EV Nickel joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability to discuss the development of a Clean Nickel business, the investment case for Clean Nickel production, how prices can be differentiated by carbon, and what is needed to scale its production.

Paul Needham of Arca joins Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability to discuss the case for carbon mineralization as a climate solution, the technologies transforming CO2 from the air into solid carbonate minerals, and the potential marketplace benefits for companies producing carbon-negative minerals and metals.

In the evolving world of communication in geology and geoscience,  the importance of dialogue leads the way to deal with some of society's grand challenges. Iain Stewart is at the forefront, helping build effective communication strategies to advance the global geoscience mission. We also explore an example of empathetic, community centred dialogue with Kate Moore.  A two-way conversation is critical to building the mines of the future, supplying the energy transition and supporting a broad range of geology-related societal challenges.  Iain Stewart is the El Hassan bin Talal Research Chair in Sustainability at the Royal Scientific Society (Jordan) and Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth (UK). Iain has spent decades honing his communication skills, including a 15-year partnership with the BBC, but his thinking around communication continues to evolve.  We talked to him about how he arrived at an approach of seeking to understand what people want to know, ultimately summed up by the question ‘how can we help?'.  Importantly, he recently published a paper , Three Horizons for Future Geoscience, that uses the dialogic tool of the three horizons as a framework for thinking about systemic change and what pathways we can use to move away from the ‘business as usual' approach.  The paper evaluates the current state of geoscience, particularly in advanced economies, and poses one narrative that can be used to reimagine the global geoscientific mission.  There aren't easy answers, but there are ways in which we can build dialogue and seek solutions together.  Dialogue and asking the question ‘how can we help you?' was fundamental to Kate Moore's team on the large EU Horizon 2020 project, IMPaCT.  Kathryn Moore, Senior Lecturer in Critical and Green Technology Metals, Cambourne School of Mines, was part of the team that worked with Mineco, a small mining company operating in Bosnia. Success in the project required multidisciplinary dialogue, across all technical disciplines and with the local community.  One of their big challenges was also to create enduring and effective public outreach.  Through both creative thinking and a series of fortuitous and challenging events, the final product was a thoughtful and provocative book entitled ‘Of Earth, For Earth.'   The book was published by the University of Exeter and is available from a variety of sources.Our theme music is Confluence by Eastwinds.

The role of metals is often overlooked for our sustainability transition and I discussed it with Dr Saleem H. Ali. He is the  Chair of the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences and the Blue & Gold Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment at the University of Delaware (USA) and he is the Lead for Critical Metals and Inclusive Energy Transitions at the United Nations University and is a member of the United Nations International Resource Panel. We discussed the role of metals, especially aluminum, geopolitics and strategy and sustainability and environmental literacy. An episode you do not want to miss! To learn more about his work, books, his weekly Forbes column here the link https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/departments/gss/faculty/saleem-ali/

In this episode we return to Lithium – the critical metal of the electron age. The supply chain is both constrained and concentrated, leading to a rush to find suitable deposits worldwide. However, its not just quality of deposit that matters but type, geography and the political and social environment in which it sits. In this episode, we review the Lithium Triangle, the rich swath of brines that cover Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. How and why has the Lithium Triangle acquired its name? What role will it play in the energy transition and which of those three countries provide the best opportunities? Our guests are Gabriel Rubacha and Taj Singh. Gabriel is now the CEO and Chairman of NOA Lithium Brines, a Lithium exploration company focused on the Triangle. Gabriel was previously on the board of directors at Lithium Americas Corp. Taj is the former CEO of NOA and now President & CEO at Gold Line Resources Ltd. Visit NOA Lithium Brines https://www.noalithium.com//Visit HC Group www.hcgroup.global

Combining energy storage and renewables tackles intermittency and synchronicity  (the famous duck curve) and unlocks the economics and trading opportunities. However, implementation is challenging. The technical and engineering challenges around which battery and the transformers required to connect to the grid (currently on extended back log). The contracts and commercials are challenging? How will manage and profit from the trade? And both of these depend on location and regulatory environment. Joining us to discuss the complexities and opportunities around combining energy storage and renewables is Brian Knowles, Director of Energy Storage and Flexibility at Pexapark, the PPA pricing and consulting firm. Brian has a unique background pioneering the deployment and commercialization of energy storage with wind and solar projects in Europe and the US.HC Group is a global search firm dedicated to energy & commodities markets. Visit www.hcgroup.global for more information and contacts for Paul Chapman 

Interview with Darrin Campbell, President & CEO of Namibia Critical Metals (TSX-V: NMI)Recording date: 26th September 2023Darrin Campbell, CEO of Namibia Critical Metals, discussed the company's heavy rare earth Lofdal project in Namibia. Lofdal's key rare earths are dysprosium and terbium, which are critical for permanent magnets used in EVs and wind turbines.Namibia is a very mining-friendly jurisdiction where the company has worked for a decade and built strong government relationships. However, Namibia did recently ban unprocessed critical mineral exports, which won't impact Lofdal since they don't plan to export unprocessed rare earths.Lofdal was previously too small when first drilled in 2012 at just a 6 million tonne resource. But in 2020, a drill program expanded the resource dramatically to 53 million tonnes after securing a partnership with Japanese agency Jogmec. Jogmec is spending $20 million to earn a 50% project interest.This has allowed a revised PEA to show robust economics on the project with a $400 million NPV and 28% IRR. The vision is for Jogmec to bring in an industrial partner to further accelerate development. Campbell believes the project scale is sufficient for Jogmec given its heavy rare earth focus.The next steps are completing a PFS by 2023 Q3, advancing pilot-scale metallurgy testwork, and assessing the feasibility of a rare earth separation plant in Namibia. The company is also seeking additional Japanese industrial partners and hopes to announce progress on that in the coming months.—Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/namibia-critical-metals-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Critical metals are merely lists built based on geopolitics and supply chain, but are nonetheless essential for advanced technology and particularly the 'green' energy transition. Our interview spans softball critical metal questions to talking about the dredged material containing sulfate-reducing bacteria that is generating pyrite on the bottom of a canal in the Chesapeake watershed through to more typical acid mine drainage. All the while we retain focus on the recovery of critical metals from unconventional sources to supplement domestic supplies. For this interview we read: Critical metal geochemistry in groundwaters influenced by dredged material (Goodman et al., 2023) Rare earth element recovery in hard-rock acid mine drainage and mine waste: A case study in Idaho Springs, Colorado (Goodman et al., 2023) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geochemistea/support

In this week's episode, Clareo's Managing Director Satish Rao joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the U.S. critical minerals strategy. Rao delves into how the Inflation Reduction Act has emphasized downstream products like batteries and electric vehicles, but may have overlooked upstream challenges, particularly the mining of essential raw materials. He points out that permitting processes can take up to two decades in the U.S., emphasizing that the aims of friend-shoring critical metals might fall short unless there's a tangible shift in focus and policy direction. This week's CEO Spotlight features PearTree Canada founder and CEO Ron Bernbaum on how changes to tax policy in the 2023 federal budget could undermine the financing of exploration companies in Canada. To learn more, visit: https://peartreecanada.com/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

280 million EV's worth of battery material is sitting on the ocean floor, but do we need to mine it?The end is nigh for the internal combustion engine Electric vehicles will be phased in across the next decade, with two-thirds of vehicles sold in the US by 2032 mandated to be electric. In California, 100% of cars will need to be electric by 2035. As a result, demand for the critical metals that are needed for EVs is forecast to increase significantly. Every solution creates its own challenges. Electrification is one of the answers to the net zero question, but it's created an issue in itself – where are we going to get the minerals? On this episode, host David Banmiller is joined by Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company. They estimate that there are quantities of metals equivalent to 280 million EVs (comparable to the total US fleet today), sitting on the seabed. Deep see mining is a new frontier – but do we need to start scouring the ocean floor when there's an abundance of metals on the surface? How ecological is the practice? Also joining the discussion to answer these questions is Robbie Diamond, Founder, President and CEO of SAFE. SAFE is an advocacy group for US energy security and economic resiliency by reducing dependency on overseas energy supply. They work to ensure that the US and allies secure key aspects of the technology supply chain.Deep sea mining represents a significant opportunity to alleviate supply chain constraints. The mining, done in international waters, presents a few advantages: minimal impact on ecology (though this is debated, and addressed on the show today), avoidance of issues related to cross-continental delivery and rapid utilisation of resources due to lack of infrastructural hurdles.Despite the potential of deep sea mining to diversify supply chains, there has been some resistance from NGOs and other conservation groups who are hesitant about the potential environmental impacts. Understanding the benefits of deep sea mining and, as we do on the show, confronting its potential drawbacks is crucial.Follow us on Twitter - we're @interchange show, or head to woodmac.com/podcasts for more. Subscribe to the show on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode, out every second Friday at 8am ET. Also do check out our sister podcast The Energy Gang, out on the alternate Friday when the Interchange isn't.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Why Nevada? 12:55 - USA & Critical Metals Interest 18:50 - Fast Tracking Pilot Mountain 25:00 - Pilot Mountain Copper, Silver & Zinc Credits 27:40 - Golconda, Garfield, Stonewall & Kibby Basin 34:02 - Lithium 36:00 - Summary & Next 6 Months

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 19th July. I'll be back as usual at 5pm UK time, that's Midday Eastern, for the full podcast.  Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here. Jaguar Land Rover's Parent Company to Invest £4bn in UK Battery Factory https://evne.ws/44HNlXk Germany's EV Market Soars in June https://evne.ws/3XZQpvH Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD: Self-Driving Electric Van Set to Offer Test Rides in Europe https://evne.ws/3XZW1WS VW's EV Wireless Charging https://evne.ws/44PG4Vl GM Pledges to Accelerate EV Production in 2023 https://evne.ws/44OBlmJ Mini John Cooper Works EV Spotted https://evne.ws/44OFV4G Toyota RAV4 Prime and Lexus NX PHEV Recall: Avoid Charging in Cold Weather https://evne.ws/3XWixQg Rocket Launchers on Electric Bikes: The New Gear for British Soldiers? https://evne.ws/44uAHva Colorado Ushers in New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit https://evne.ws/44wnMsm Massachusetts Greenlights Tesla Megapacks for 800 MWh Energy Storage Facilities https://evne.ws/3rz4uUL Tesla Co-founder's Battery Recycling Start-up Nears $5 Billion Valuation https://evne.ws/3rpNArx Ohio DOT Awards $13.8M to EVgo and Partners for 20 Fast Charging Stations https://evne.ws/44SL0Zt Fastned's Electric Charge: Denmark Debut and 1500th Fast Charger in Europe https://evne.ws/3rupfkl Kempower and GP Joule Connect Join Forces to Boost EV Charging in Europe https://evne.ws/44R5nXe T&E Report: Smaller EVs Could Reduce Demand for Critical Metals https://evne.ws/3XWrDfY ALD LeasePlan Finance Deal to Accelerate Uptake of Electric Vehicles https://evne.ws/44NNZCA Royal Mail Achieves Milestone of 5,000 Electric Vehicles https://evne.ws/44SL63h

In this episode, Dr Anna Bidgood elaborates on the importance of critical metal research. Her story spans all the way from Zambia to the Arctic. Hosted and produced by Dr Claire Geel.

With lithium supply for EVs and other batteries tight and much of it coming with geopolitical baggage, one new SPAC deal is looking to put forward a lithium stock with less baggage. Australia and Frankfurt-listed miner European Lithium (ASX:EUR) announced an $838 million deal in October to spin off its Wolfsberg lithium mine in Austria in a combination with Sizzle Acquisition Corp. The new Nasdaq-listed entity called Critical Metals would represent a pure Europe-based lithium mining play that already has offtake and processing agreements in hand. This week, we speak with Critical Metals Chairman Tony Sage, who tells us how he expects the bump up to the Nasdaq to generate value for the company and what key milestones Critical Metals has to watch for as it gets its lithium out of the mine and into batteries.  

The Stock Day Podcast welcomed Searchlight Resources (OTCQB:SCLTF)(“the Company”), a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on Saskatchewan, Canada, which has been ranked as the top location for mining investment in Canada by the Fraser Institute. Chairman and VP of Corporate Development, Alf Stewart, joined Stock Day host Kevin Davis. 

The Stock Day Podcast welcomed Stillwater Critical Minerals (OTCQB: PGEZF | TSX.V: PGE)(“the Company”), a critical minerals exploration company focused on its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in the iconic and famously productive Stillwater mining district in Montana, USA. CEO of the Company, Michael Rowley, joined Stock Day host Kevin Davis for a comprehensive overview of the company, it's main assets and growing demand for domestic supply of critical minerals. 

The Stock Day Podcast welcomed US Critical Metals Corp.(USCMF)(“the Company”), a company focused on mining projects that will further secure the US supply of critical metals and rare earth elements, which are essential to fueling the new age economy. CEO of the Company, Darren Collins, joined Stock Day host Kevin Davis.

Lithium giant SQM plans to keep investing despite Chile's plan to exert more control. On Friday mining audiences manager Michael McCrae and  Melissa ‘Mel' Sanderson, President North America at American Rare Earths recorded Kitco Roundtable. American Rare Earths is developing its 100% owned magnet metals projects, Halleck Creek in Wyoming and La Paz in Arizona. Sanderson talked supply and demand in the rare earth sector. 

Commodities in a Deglobalizing World with Jeremy Shapiro Commodities have been at the heart of globalization. Traders roamed freely and commodities priced to the marginal cost of production. Since the mid-2010s that started to change politics moved toward populism and nationalism and geopolitical competition heated it. Today, traders have to navigate a sanction minefield and the weaponization of the dollar.  Global trade is fragmenting into blocks. What does this mean for the sector, the talent and the dollar itself. Our guest is Jeremy Shapiro, research director at the European Council on Foreign Relations and previously the senior advisor to the assistant secretary of state for Europe and Eurasia at the U.S. Department of State and a fellow at the Brookings Institution 

How long will the energy transition take? The challenges are underestimated. Energy consumption will continue to expand as emerging economies develop, and as new classes of technologies emerge (not least AI where its inherent power consumption is an order of magnitude more than conventional computing). The switch from fuels that are mainly liquids and gases to hardware-intensive technologies like wind, solar and batteries, requires enormous quantities of materials; the supply chains for which are already stretched. And if the energy transition is to be delayed, what should we be doing to prepare and are there other options than those being chased now ? Our guest is Mark Mills, author, investor, policy advisor and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Mark's latest book is “The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and a Roaring 2020s”  

In this episode we chat to Russell Fryer, CEO of Critical Metals, who were formed to identify and acquire brownfield mining opportunities in the strategic metals sector as defined by the United States and European Union. Their focus is on near-term production opportunities, prioritising cash flow generation over exploration upside and where the Board believes opportunities have been overlooked and under-analysed. Their primary asset is the Mol-ulu Project in the DRC's Katangan Copperbelt, Russell's career has been in the mining investment and equity space working for some of the major global financial institutions and shares the story of Critical Metals and their new project in the DRC that has recently gone into production. KEY TAKEAWAYS In 1997, Russell got a glimpse of what the global world of mining looked like due to shifts in the South African market, allowing him a set of rare insights and providing a wealth of experience and wisdom. In 2010, the world entered an economic world war, beginning with China shutting off the rare earth supply to Japan. Dividends are beginning to pay off in terms of contracts and exploration. Projects begun years before are now attracting investors and interest. BEST MOMENTS 'I've been investing in mines since 1991' 'We've got a 30 year encyclopaedia book of opportunities' 'We're trying to keep the cash burn low' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Twitter: https://twitter.com/CriticalMetals Email: info@criticalmetals.com VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this interview pro mining investor David Erfle provides his commentary on the gold price and junior gold stock sector. David provides his observations on the sentiment from the just-concluded PDAC. He sees excitement in the critical metals stealing some of gold's thunder. However, Dave mentions that “smart money” is beginning to look at gold. David Erfle is a self-taught mining sector investor. He stumbled upon the mining space in 2003 as he was looking to invest into a growing sector of the market. After researching the gains made from the 2001 bottom in the tiny gold and silver complex, he became fascinated with this niche market. So much so that in 2005 he decided to sell his home and invest the entire proceeds from the sale into junior mining companies. When his account had tripled by September, 2007, he decided to quit his job as the Telecommunications Equipment Buyer at UCLA and make investing in this sector his full-time job. David founded the Junior Miner Junky subscription-based newsletter in April, 2017 and writes a weekly column for precious metals news service Kitco.com, whose website attracts nearly a million visits every day. 0:00 Introduction 0:40 PDAC vibe & observations 3:53 Gold commentary 6:54 Copper 7:49 Gold stock cycle exit strategy 11:09 Don't bet more than you can afford to lose 14:35 Stop losses & discerning sector bottoms David's website: https://juniorminerjunky.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product. It is based on opinions, SEC filings, current events, press releases and interviews but is not infallible. It may contain errors and MiningStockEducation.com offers no inferred or explicit warranty as to the accuracy of the information presented. If personal advice is needed, consult a qualified legal, tax or investment professional. Do not base any investment decision on the information contained on MiningStockEducation.com or our videos. We may hold equity positions in and/or be compensated by some of the companies featured on this site and therefore are biased and hold an obvious conflict of interest. MiningStockEducation.com may provide website addresses or links to websites and we disclaim any responsibility for the content of any such other websites. The information you find on MiningStockEducation.com is to be used at your own risk. By reading MiningStockEducation.com, you agree to hold MiningStockEducation.com, its owner, associates, sponsors, affiliates, and partners harmless and to completely release them from any and all liabilities due to any and all losses, damages, or injuries (financial or otherwise) that may be incurred.

 While relatively high gold prices favor the producers, weak financing conditions are going to be a drag on companies not yet producing, noted Kitco correspondent Paul Harris. On Friday Harris recorded Kitco Roundtable with mining audiences manager Michael McCrae and Meridian Mining Executive Chairman Gilbert Clark. Meridian Mine (TSX:MNO) is focused on advancing its Cabaçal gold-copper deposit in Brazil. Earlier this week the company released a positive preliminary economic assessment for the project showing an after-tax net present value of $573 million and a 58.4% internal rate of return using $1,650 oz gold and $3.59 lb copper. Clark said the project's strong economics is something not seen by the markets for many, many years. Looking at the broader market, Harris said there are two factors that are holding back gold juniors. "I think the outlook for the gold juniors, developers and the explorers is not quite so rosy," said Harris. "A lot of people think...it is going to be a tough year to raise equity."Harris added that critical metal companies like copper and lithium have "taken off like a rocket" limiting the amount of funds available for precious metal companies. "[With] a limited pool of capital available, that naturally means there's perhaps going to be less available for the gold juniors."The gold index or GDX is down nearly 10% year-to-date and 30% for the year.

Tantalum… a story of insatiable demand with Hadley NatusYou probably have not heard of Tantalum. However,  like the Greek mythological figure it is named after, the world is developing a need for it which is not easily satisfied. The supply chain of Tantalum also poses some fundamental questions on the supply chain of the electron economy. Tantalum is in our cell phones, TVs and EVS due to its remarkable properties. However, it is produced by artisanal miners in Congo. In this episode we discussed Tantalum's role in energy transition, its supply chain and solutions to meet the world's growing demand in an equitable way. Our guest is Hadley Natus who provides us a clear-eyed, insiders view on the Tantalum trade. Haldeyis the Chairman of Tantalex and CEO of Afrimet.

Namibia Critical Metals CEO Darrin Campbell joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has provided and update on the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth project in Namibia and it partner JOGMEC. Cambell talks about the November PEA and what the next step is on the project. Cambell also provided an update on partner JOGMEC which has now introduced the project to some large Japanese industrial partners they hope can accelerate the development of Lofdal. #proactiveinvestors #namibiacriticalmetalsinc #tsxv #nmi #otcqx #nmref #rareearths #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Critical Metals PLC (LSE:CRTM) CEO Russell Fryer speaks to Proactive about the preparations currently underway at the ex-producing copper/cobalt Molulu project in the DRC, following the appointment of a mine manager in mid-November. Fryer reveals that equipment is already arriving on site ahead of the planned start-up in December. #ProactiveInvestors #CriticalMetals #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Battery-metal producers warned of softer prices in this season's quarterlies, said mining audiences manager Michael McCrae.  On Friday McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable with correspondent Paul Harris and Revival Gold CEO Hugh Agro. 

Osisko Metals (TSX-V:OM) president and chief operating officer Jeff Hussey tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company is a unique opportunity in the critical metals space with the development of its Pine Point zinc project in the Northwest Territories and the Gaspé Copper Mine in Quebec. Pine Point historically produced among the world's cleanest sphalerite and galena concentrates with very low impurities, while Gaspé Copper hosts the largest undeveloped copper resource in Eastern North America, he says. Hussey believes there's likely to be a rerating of base and critical metals due to supercycle demand for base and critical metals. #ProactiveInvestors #OsiskoMetals #Gaspé #PinePoint #TSX

Namibia Critical Metals President Darrin Campbell joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has released results of its Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia. The includes a 16-year mine life and the PEA is based on mining of only 50% of the mineral resource estimate. Campbell telling Proactive the PEA has much better numbers including throughput of 2 million tonnes per year and longer mine life than the historical PEA from 2014. The project has a NPV of $632.7 Million USD (pre-tax) and $391 Million USD after-tax. The internal Rate of Return is 34% pre-tax and 28% after tax. The Capital Payback Period is 3.2 years after-tax. #proactiveinvestors #namibiacriticalmetalsinc #tsxv #otcqb #nmi #criticalmetals

Russell S. Fryer, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Metals, commented: The company has reached a milestone with the readmission of the Company to trading following the completion of the acquisition of an interest in the Molulu Project. I believe the Molulu Project presents a fantastic opportunity to gain near-term exposure to these critical minerals, the global need for which remains clear. This is a very exciting time for Critical Metals and I look forward to sharing regular updates on our progress at the Molulu Project. I would like to take this opportunity to thank shareholders and prospective shareholders for their patience due to certain time-consuming complexities. https://www.share-talk.com/critical-metals-chief-executive-officer-russell-s-fryer-talks-to-share-talk/

Critical Metals plc, a company established to acquire mining opportunities in the critical and strategic metals sector, is pleased to confirm that its Prospectus (the "Prospectus") in respect of the anticipated re-admission of its Ordinary Shares to trading on the standard segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA") and to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (together "Admission") has been approved by the FCA and published by the Company. The Prospectus contains details of the proposed acquisition of a 57 per cent. interest in Madini Occidental Limited ("MO" or "Madini Occidental"), which holds an indirect 70 percent interest in the Molulu copper/cobalt project (the "Molulu Project") located within Small Scale Mining License ("SMEP") 14784 (the "Mining Licence") in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") (the "Acquisition"). Here are a few of the questions covered in this interview You have just announced the completion of the acquisition of a copper/cobalt project in the DRC. What are the details of the acquisition and what does this step represent for the company? Please can you tell us more about the ex-producing medium-scale copper/cobalt asset, the Molulu Project? How does Critical Metals intends to commence production at the Molulu Project before the end of 2022? What does the roadmap look like for CRTM over the next two years? What news flow can your shareholders expect in the coming months? It is expected that Admission and completion of the Acquisition will become effective and that dealings in the Company's Ordinary Shares will commence at 08:00 BST on 12 September 2022 under the symbol "CRTM". The Prospectus will shortly be available on the Company's website: www.criticalmetals.co.uk and has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism. https://www.share-talk.com/critical-metals-plc-loncrtm-approval-and-publication-of-prospectus-russell-s-fryer-chief-executive-officer-interview/

Are the high commodity prices going to be the new normal? What is the role of critical metals in the net zero transition and also a lot more about Titanium and recycling on this episode featuring a conversation between Girish Shivakumar and Anastasios (Taso) Arima from IperionX.  Connect with Taso Arima https://iperionx.com/ | https://bit.ly/3SmypIC  Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability. Liked the episode? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds.

Coffee with Samso with Guy Le Page, Managing Director of Mount Ridley Mines Limited (ASX: MRD) is all about the REE story.   One of the best kind of exploration stories are those that have substance and have a reasonable potential for it to come true.   The Mount Ridley REE project is something that stands out from the crowd. As an observer of the recent REE announcements coming out of the woodwork, I am learning bits and pieces. My understanding of the REE industry has been largely from my Coffee with Samso with Northern Minerals Limited (ASX: NTU).   The appearance of REE in Ionic Clays have made a splurge in recent times. I don't have much understanding and this was a great opportunity to talk to someone in this recent trend. It was refreshing to be able to talk to industry and learn whether REEs are REEs or Not.   In this episode of Coffee with Samso, Guy shares with us the history and the contents of the MRD REE story. It was enlightening to hear from Guy that the REE deposit is not Ionic clays and that they actually don't know much about the project. The company is in a learning phase and the upcoming drilling will drive a clearer picture on the whole project in the next twelve months.   What I like about this project is that it is 35km from a port, have a highway, railway and a gas pipeline adjacent to the project. This is critical in any project and as the company continue to work on the technical aspects.   I encourage viewers to look at this story as a early exploration project or an early development mineral project.   Chapters:   00:00 Start 00:20 Introduction 01:52 Guy Introduction 02:32 How did MRD come up with the project? 03:40 What elements of the REE do MRD have? 04:42 What does TREO mean? 05:56 What do we read TREO? 07:11 The large Footprint for MRD. 07:50 Can investors assume the consistency of REE mineralisation? 09:11 Is this an alluvial process? 10:34 Can The project be host to other metals? 11:41 The REE market? 12:47 Could REE have ESG compliant issues which will lead to supply issue? 14:11 The geopolitical changes are driving the REE demand. 14:44 Co-Funding collaborations in Critical Metals. 15:35 News Flow for MRD. 16:41 Does MRD have environmental issues? 17:40 Why look at MRD? 18:49 The upside of MRD? 19:45 Conclusions

Under-investment, just-in-time manufacturing and environmental pressures are some the factors that resulted in the U.S. falling behind in securing its own domestic supply of critical metals, said Duncan Wood, vice president for strategy & new initiatives at the Wilson Center. On Friday Wood recorded Kitco Roundtable with mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. Wood was lead author for the The Mosaic Approach: a Multidimensional Strategy forStrengthening America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain. The Wilson Center, chartered by Congress in 1968 as the official memorial to President Woodrow Wilson, is an American non-partisan policy forum. In the summer of 2021, the Wilson Center convened a Critical Minerals Working Group, made up of stakeholders from industry, academia and civil society, to examine the vulnerabilities that exist in the supply chain, and to discuss how the private sector and government can address them. Finding from the group were compiled in the report.

VR Resources CEO Michael Gunning joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has shared the assay results from the first two holes of the third drill program at its Hecla-Kilmer property located in Northern Ontario. Gunning telling Proactive the results of 80 metres at 0.67% TREO within 131 metres and the second hole 13 metres at 0.94% TREO within 88 metres seems to show the potential for a large volume of Critical Metals in the polymetallic breccia system. The company is expecting results from the remaining 6 holes over the next 2 - 4 weeks.

SPC Nickel CEO Grant Mourre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to talk more about the company that is exploring in a number of locations including Yellowknife and Sudbury, Ontario. Mourre talks more about the projects and how they plan on exploring this year. That includes the Lockerby Project. The company has started a 4,200 metre drill program with 14 short holes designed to outline higher-grade zones within the West Graham Resource.

Francis Wedin, Managing Director of Vulcan Energy Resources sat down with me to talk about their plans to develop net zero lithium from Geothermal brines. Such an exciting space for the geothermal industry and one that has massive implications as we move into this next generation where the demand for Lithium Carbonate equivalent will rise by over 14 times. Another way in which Geothermal can help be a solution for the net zero future. Vulcan Energy Resources https://v-er.eu/Francis Wedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/franciswedin/Francis's book recommendation Feral by George Monbiot CORE Knowledge https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermalNick Cestari https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Coffee with Samso Episode 126 with Alex Biggs, CEO of Critical Resources Ltd (ASX: CRR). The story is gathering momentum for Critical Resources Limited in the Lithium and Zinc space.   In this episode of Coffee with Samso Alex Biggs gives us a rundown on the 2022 path for the company with Mavis Lake Lithium project ,the Halls Peak Base Metal project and the new acquisition of Plaid and Whiteloon Lake Lithium projects.   When I first looked at Critical Resources Limited, I was interested in the Halls Peak project but this story is now at the cusp of drilling for lithium in Canada. As we all know, lithium is the magic word and with the onset of a world of no emission and electrification of power, this is going to be a space that will continue to grow.   One of the major factors that will affect demand is the jurisdiction of projects. What that means is that the ESG factor is going to play a role and it will be a major role in determining the demand for your product.   Chapters   00:00 Start 00:15 Introduction 00:54 Alex Biggs update 01:39 Halls Peak 05:03 Potential of Halls Peak. 07:18 The New England Fold Belt is Prospective. 07:57 What's the money market telling you? 10:02 What's the time frame on drilling in Canada? 11:29 Taking big tenement area in Canada. 13:17 Realisation that the demand for Lithium batteries is bigger than first thoughts. 15:07 Key driver of future Critical metals demand is the emergence of EV and ESG. 17:04 The role of Jurisdiction. 18:02 Decoupling of world from reliance of China and the market expectations on confidence in 2022. 19:23 Consistent flow of news is key. 20:50 What is the news flow for the next 12 months? 23:05 Conclusion  

Critical Metals PLC (LSE:CRTM) Russell Fryer tells Proactive London's Katie Pilbeam the proposed acquisition of the Molulu copper/cobalt mine project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, can complete in the first quarter of 2022. The board has been progressing requisite due diligence, corporate structuring, and preparation of the documentation associated with the proposed acquisition and reverse takeover process. He is confident there is an excellent opportunity and he will be detailing this more at the AGM meeting on January 27th 2022.

What does better ore body knowledge do for mining? Consistency in our data collection, ore sorting at the mine face and detailed characterization of mine waste, can all lead to value creation coupled with more responsible mining. This episode looks at all aspects of the mining value chain, learning where new technology, data analysis and approaches are already having an impact.Datarock is a Melbourne, Australia company working to extract high quality data from images. They analyze images and are creating expert in loop systems to augment what the geoscientist can do.  Brenton Crawford, Chief Operations Officer and founder, lays out why the type of work they do is important for our industry. Mine resource models are constrained by spacing of data collection.  To solve this problem, MineSense Technologies developed ShovelSense.  Maarten Haest, VP Geoscience explains the technology and the value created by having a system that sorts ore from waste at the mine face.The legacy of mining includes tailings storage facilities. Anita Parbhakar-Fox is at the Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland specializing in studying tailings, finding the value left behind and the potential for waste to be a resource. Her work also sheds light on what is in the ore body, possibly leading to extraction of more metal.Theme music is Confluence by Eastwindseastwindsmusic.com

Coffee with Samso Episode 119 with Alex Briggs, CEO of Critical Resources Ltd (ASX: CRR)     The value within Critical Resources Limited is the understanding that shareholders need to be exposed to Lithium and Zinc. As our world move toward Zero Emission, the need for taking positions in these metals become essential.   In this episode of Coffee with Samso Alex Biggs gives us a rundown on the new Mavis Lake Lithium project and the Halls Peak Base Metal project.   When I first looked at this company, I was interested in the Halls Peak project as there is some good indication of zinc mineralisation. I like the fact that there is a lot of good historical indication of a zone of mineralisation.   The addition of a high-grade lithium project to the portfolio is a smart move. I hear that there is a surge of lithium plants to a point that there are insufficient resources to build these plants. Engineering firms tell me that it is almost impossible to build at the required speed.   If the demand for lithium follows the market narrative, the acquisition of a lithium project in Canada is perfect.   Chapters   00:00 Start 00:15 Introduction 00:54 We hear from Alex Biggs. 02:04 What is the story of Mavis Lake? 03:51 Good project. 05:23 How do you evaluate projects? 07:16 What is the thought on the Lithium market? 09:11 Good to have a Chairman that builds a business. 11:07 What is next for the Mavis Lake Project. 13:30 Feedback from the DD about the Lithium project. 15:00 The wonders of Zinc. 17:13 Potential of Halls Peak. 19:44 Discovery will create value for Critical Resources. 21:11 Potential of NSW projects? 22:29 Supply and Demand news for Zinc. 25:23 Why base metals will be the real flavour. 27:50 No Emission is driving the mineral resource market. 30:30 Potential upcoming news. 32:04 Last Words 33:42 Conclusion

In this short (8 min) podcast we discuss what caused the sharp move in copper last week, China's current property situation, and how the magnesium situation will bring more focus to critical metals. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/9C77E7C6-514C-4684-91E2-9A9388CC4404.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit:  https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

In this short (8 min) podcast we discuss what caused the sharp move in copper last week, China's current property situation, and how the magnesium situation will bring more focus to critical metals. Episode transcript: https://research-ca.bmocapitalmarkets.com/documents/9C77E7C6-514C-4684-91E2-9A9388CC4404.PDF To access our full disclosures, please visit: https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/

Darrin Campbell, President of Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (TSXV: NMI), discusses the company portfolio of projects in Namibia, including its Lofdal heavy rare earth metals project, which is under joint venture with the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation. Namibia Critical Metals holds a diversified portfolio of exploration and advanced stage projects in the country of Namibia focused on the development of sustainable and ethical sources of metals for the battery, electric vehicle and associated industries.

Critical Metals PLC's Russell Fryer joins Proactive London to discuss the latest on the agreed terms for its first potential acquisition, with a deal to buy a majority stake of a copper-cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The firm has signed heads of terms on a deal to potentially acquire a 57% stake in Madini Occidental Ltd (MO), which will hold a 70% beneficial interest in the Molulu project in the DRC. The acquisition, if completed, would constitute a reverse takeover under London listing rules and so the company has requested its shares be suspended pending a further announcement providing more details, the publication of a prospectus or a calling off of the deal. He is expecting to be re-listed in about three months or so.

Russ and Sully talk with Larry Reaugh about how Lithium-ion and manganese will affect all of our daily lives very soon. Then, John Sperzel talks about what T2 Biosystems is and what that means in the business of health. Plus, how Novo Integrated is building the next generation of healthcare companies.

This week Barry chats to Vincent Algar, Managing Director at Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL).

On this episode of Unregulated Tom & Mike postulate a path to president's second term. Links: • AEA's 2020 election hub: www.americanenergyalliance.org/vote-energy-2020/ • Trump sees approval rating increase, majority expect him to beat Biden: poll: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/poll-trump-approval-rating-september-2020 • Pebble Mine Could Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Metals: poll: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/renewable/pebble-mine-could-reduce-dependence-on-china-for-critical-metals/ • Democrats "gas lighting" themselves: https://noagendaassets.com/enc/1602794520.272_scotttheoryongaslightingtrumpsupporter.mp3 • Joe Biden "shoot them in the leg" quote: https://twitter.com/RealJamesWoods/status/1316929626309074946?s=20 • President Trump plays Biden and Kamala's comments about banning fracking to the crowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wK-up8D6ok&feature=youtu.be • Sen Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Closing Statement at Confirmation Hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LFOOFsMAho&feature=youtu.be&t=205 • ACB "needed a glass of wine" clip: https://twitter.com/DailyCaller/status/1316438451395362816?s=20 • "WE DRANK BEER. I LIKED BEER. BOYS AND GIRLS." - Brett Kavanaugh fires back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdTTjY8soVc&feature=youtu.be • Pelosi: GOP still doesn't recognize 'gravity' of pandemic: https://www.pbs.org/video/pandemic-one-on-one-1596572904/ • Blitzer presses Pelosi on why she hasn't taken Trump stimulus deal: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2020/10/13/nancy-pelosi-intv-stimulus-bill-trump-offer-coronavirus-tsr-vpx.cnn