Podcasts about Glencore

Interview with Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Executive Chairman & CEO of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/santacruz-silver-tsxvscz-strengthened-financial-position-deleveraged-and-developing-6319Recording date: 16th June 2025Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV:SCZ) has reported exceptional Q1 2025 financial results, demonstrating the success of its operational turnaround strategy. The multi-metal producer generated revenues north of $70 million with EBITDA of $27 million, representing a dramatic gross profit increase of nearly 7,000% year-over-year.Executive Chairman Arturo Préstamo Elizondo attributed the strong performance to multiple factors, including favorable metal prices, strategic investments in mining operations, and beneficial currency movements in Bolivia. "Metal prices is helping us indeed, and also we have a few things that contribute to our gross margins. One has been the result of previous year's investments into our mines which have improved our margins," Préstamo explained.The company has made significant progress reducing its debt obligations, paying down $17.5 million of its Glencore consideration. With $22.5 million remaining to be paid in three monthly installments of $7.5 million each, the final payment is scheduled for late October 2025. The company maintains a strong treasury position with over $60 million in cash reserves.Strategic capital investments have focused on the Mexican Zimapán mine, particularly the development of Level 960, which management considers "the future of this mine." The company has acquired over 15 pieces of underground equipment over the past 18 months, with Level 960 now contributing 40,000 tons monthly out of the mine's total 75,000 tons per month throughput.While these investments temporarily elevated all-in sustained cash costs to $34.32 per silver equivalent ounce in Q1, management expects costs to normalize to $22-23 per ounce by Q4 2025 as operations transition from development ore to more efficient stope mining.The company maintains its commitment to community investment, allocating approximately $4 million annually to development programs while focusing on operational excellence rather than acquisitions for 2025.View Santacruz Silver's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/santacruz-silver-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Au Tchad, le plan national de développement vient d'être adopté en Conseil des ministres. Baptisé Tchad Connexion 2030, ce plan entend mobiliser 30 milliards de dollars publics et privés pour désenclaver le pays et diversifier l'économie tchadienne, encore très agricole et pétrolière. Il s'agit d'atteindre 8% de croissance dans cinq ans, alors que l'extrême pauvreté, qui atteint plus de 40% de la population tchadienne, s'est encore aggravée cette année. Le plan, baptisé Tchad Connexion 2030, souhaite mettre en valeur la position centrale du Tchad en Afrique, en faire un nœud logistique. « Tous les grands corridors africains, du nord au sud, de l'est à l'ouest, transitent par le Tchad, souligne le ministre tchadien des Finances, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, qui a participé à la définition de ce plan. Le terme connexion ici marque la volonté de nous positionner comme un hub logistique, mettre en place l'ensemble des moyens nécessaires à ce que la navigabilité sur le lac Tchad soit effective avec des ferries, des ports, des débarcadères… » Faciliter la transformation des produits agricoles et miniers Électrifier à 90% les zones urbaines et à 60% l'ensemble du pays, fournir de l'eau à 11 millions de personnes supplémentaires…, le plan prévoit aussi de doubler la scolarisation en primaire grâce à l'ouverture de l'enseignement au secteur privé, qui est également attendu, souligne le ministre, dans le secteur de l'or et de la transformation industrielle des produits de base. « Nous voulons que le secteur privé, avec des licences, avec des conditions financières, des facilités fiscales et douanières sans pareil, puisse investir et connecter à l'énergie notre population et passer à l'industrialisation et à une transformation plus poussée de nos matières qui sont les mines, les produits agricoles, les produits d'élevage, l'arachide, le sésame, la gomme arabique et des produits de niche comme la spiruline. » Un atout, le faible endettement du Tchad Ce plan de 30 milliards de dollars élaboré par les autorités de Ndjamena, en collaboration avec la banque Rothschild et le cabinet Roland Berger, est très ambitieux, mais le Tchad a un atout : son très faible endettement. « C'est ambitieux et on voit malheureusement souvent de ce genre de plans publiés par les ministères sans que ce soit vraiment suivi d'effet, observe Charles Bouessel, analyste Afrique centrale chez International Crisis Group. Mais un des rares points positifs pour le Tchad, c'est qu'il a des capacités de financement bien supérieures aux autres pays de la CEMAC parce que sa dette équivaut à seulement 30% de son PIB, ce qui est trois fois plus faible que le Congo par exemple. » Le Tchad est sorti de la période compliquée du remboursement de prêt contre des barils à Glencore, ce qui lui permet de profiter davantage de ses revenus pétroliers. Le FMI soutient son plan avec sa facilité élargie de crédit. Mais le défi du développement est gigantesque, avec un demi-million de Tchadiens supplémentaires plongés dans l'extrême pauvreté, depuis les inondations.

Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SCZ) (OTCQB: SCZMF), joins me to recap the key record Q1 2025 financial results along with a comprehensive review of all operations.  Santacruz Silver operates 1 mine in Mexico, and 5 mines, 3 mills, and an ore feed-sourcing and metals trading business in Bolivia, as an emerging mid-tier silver and base metals producer.   Q1 2025 Highlights   Revenues of $70.3 million, a 34% increase year-over-year. Gross Profit of $27.9 million, a 6882% increase year-over-year. Net Income of $9.5 million, a 93% decrease year-over-year1. Adjusted EBITDA of $27.5 million, a 2202% increase year-over-year. Cash and cash equivalents of $32.5 million, a 706% increase year-over-year. Working Capital of $51.7 million, a 7530% increase year-over-year. Cash cost per silver equivalent ounce sold ($/oz) of $17.84, a 16% decrease year-over-year. AISC per silver equivalent ounce sold of $22.34, a 8% decrease year-over-year. Silver Equivalent Ounces produced of 3,688,129, a 5% decrease year-over-year.    Q1 2025 Production Highlights:   Silver Equivalent Production: 3,688,129 silver equivalent ounces Silver Production: 1,590,063 ounces Zinc Production: 20,719 tonnes Lead Production: 2,718 tonnes Copper Production: 279 tonnes Underground Development: 10,135 meters   Arturo discussed the very strong revenues, gross profit, cash and cash equivalents,  adjusted EBITDA, and working capital up substantial in year-over-year metrics. In addition their cash costs and All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) numbers came down in a meaningful way due to a combination of factors from mine optimization work paying off, to favorable currency exchange rates, and the positive impact of paying down the Glencore loan early.    Additionally, there was better setup with San Lucas ore-feeding business absorbing the Reserva Mine ore to blend with ore from the small-scale miners, and with it not being blended with Tres Amigos and CQCQT. This made Caballo Blanco much more efficient with better metals recoveries, as well as the San Lucas operations improving efficiencies.   The water issues at Bolivar were limited to just this quarter and resolved and the reason Zimapan was higher cost this quarter was because they just bought some new equipment to optimize operations (like 3 new Scoop trams), and to take advantage of the higher-grade 960 Level.  Those were both one-off effects taken in Q1, but resolved for Q2 and moving forward for the balance of the year.   Wrapping up we reviewed the plan in place to exercise its Acceleration Option to satisfy the Base Purchase Price owed to Glencore, by making payments on a schedule that aligns the accelerated timing whilst meeting the Company's commitment to financial discipline and a strong balance sheet. The plan's primary objective is to save the Company US$40 million. The Company successfully completed payments to Glencore of USD$17.5 million by the end of Q1, and will be paying the remaining of USD$22.5 million by October 31, 2025.     If you have any follow up questions for Arturo regarding Santacruz Silver, then please email them to me Shad@kereport.com.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Santacruz Silver at the time of this recording, and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time.   Click here to follow the latest news from Santacruz Silver

Interview with Michael Rowley, President & CEO of Stillwater Critical MineralsOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/group-ten-metals-pge-pges-nickel-and-copper-time-to-reward-patient-investors-343Recording date: 5th June 2025Stillwater Critical Minerals has positioned itself as a leading domestic critical minerals investment opportunity, combining substantial polymetallic resources with strategic institutional backing and favorable policy tailwinds. The company's recent transformation from Group 10 Metals reflects management's conviction in their Montana asset, which sits within America's most established platinum group element mining district.The investment proposition centers on a significant resource base containing 1.6 billion pounds of nickel, copper, and cobalt alongside 3.8 million ounces of platinum group elements and gold. This polymetallic endowment addresses multiple critical mineral supply chains simultaneously, providing natural commodity diversification and reducing single-metal price risk. The resource represents a potential 10-20 year mine life operation with bulk tonnage scenarios exceeding $50 per ton gross value.Glencore's strategic 15.4% investment provides crucial institutional validation and operational expertise. The global commodity giant has made two separate investments and secured board representation, indicating serious commercial interest beyond passive investment. This partnership brings established market access, technical knowledge, and potential development capital to advance the project through feasibility studies.The project's location within Montana's Stillwater Complex offers significant operational advantages. Positioned within 500 meters of Sibanye-Stillwater's active East Boulder mine, the company can potentially leverage existing infrastructure, processing facilities, and skilled workforce. This proximity reduces development capital requirements and project execution risk compared to greenfield opportunities in remote locations.Management has assembled proven technical expertise through recruitment from Ivanhoe Mines, bringing direct experience developing complex polymetallic deposits. The team's geological model applies successful Bushveld Complex strategies to similar rock formations, reducing exploration risk and accelerating resource definition. Their reinterpretation of 40,000 meters of historical and recent drilling data has identified previously unrecognized economic potential within the lower Stillwater Complex.Federal policy alignment creates exceptional development opportunities. The project directly addresses U.S. critical mineral security objectives, with potential access to Defense Production Act funding and regulatory support. Montana's pro-mining jurisdiction and established permitting frameworks provide additional development advantages, while congressional support has been demonstrated through direct engagement with the state's delegation.The development timeline offers near-term catalysts for value recognition. Management expects to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment by Q3 2026, following additional drilling and resource modeling work. This milestone will provide crucial economic validation and establish the foundation for advanced feasibility studies and potential strategic partnerships.Market dynamics strongly favor domestic critical mineral development. Supply chain vulnerabilities, energy transition demand, and strategic stockpiling trends create sustained growth drivers across Stillwater's commodity portfolio. The company's polymetallic approach provides exposure to multiple market segments while reducing dependence on individual commodity cycles. Strategic optionality enhances investment appeal through multiple potential development pathways. These include strategic partnerships with neighboring operators, infrastructure sharing agreements, independent development scenarios, or potential acquisition by major mining companies seeking domestic critical mineral exposure.With approximately $15 million invested against a current market capitalization of C$63 million, Stillwater represents compelling value creation potential. The combination of substantial resources, institutional backing, policy support, and proven management positions the company to capitalize on America's critical mineral security imperative while delivering significant investor returns through systematic project advancement and strategic value realization.View Stillwater Critical Minerals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/stillwater-critical-mineralsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Jason Jessup, CEO of Magna Mining Inc.Our previous interview: Recording date: 4th June 2025Magna Mining. presents a compelling investment opportunity as one of the few junior mining companies delivering immediate copper production with clear pathways to operational scaling. Following the February 2025 acquisition of the McCreedy West mine in Ontario's Sudbury basin, the company generated positive cash flow of $300,000 in its first operational month while producing 790,000 pounds of copper equivalent—results that exceeded management expectations during what was effectively a three-week transition period.The company's operational success validates its production-focused strategy in a market where most copper juniors remain years away from meaningful revenue generation. CEO Jason Jessup, who previously operated McCreedy West during peak production periods exceeding 2,500 tons daily, brings proven expertise to optimize operations. The company has already implemented operational improvements including expanded shift schedules and contractor-supported development work to increase production capacity and workplace access.Magna Mining's recent $33.5 million financing round, comprising $23.5 million in convertible debentures and $10 million equity secured, provides working capital for operational optimization and growth initiatives. The company plans to invest $5-10 million this year in capital development at McCreedy West, focusing on sustainable expansion rather than short-term cash maximization. This disciplined approach positions the company for long-term value creation while maintaining financial flexibility.The company's competitive advantage extends beyond current production to include four additional fully permitted past-producing mines with combined NI 43-101 resources exceeding 50 million tons of copper, nickel, and PGM mineralization. The adjacent Levack mine offers particular near-term growth potential with recent drilling revealing high-grade copper zones of 24% copper plus PGMs within 200 meters of surface in previously unmined areas. An internal restart study for Levack is expected in Q4 2025, with a new resource estimate anticipated by end of Q3 2025.Magna Mining's bootstrap growth model differentiates it from capital-intensive development projects requiring multi-billion dollar investments and multi-year construction timelines. The company can fund expansion through operating cash flow, minimizing shareholder dilution while maintaining control over development timing. This approach appeals to institutional investors seeking copper exposure without the execution risks associated with large-scale development projects.The Sudbury jurisdiction provides additional competitive advantages including stable regulatory framework, established infrastructure, and access to skilled labor from the region's 180,000-person population with extensive mining experience. Established customer relationships with Vale and Glencore ensure secure off-take arrangements and predictable revenue streams.Strong institutional backing supports the investment thesis, with over 50% institutional ownership including 21% held by Dundee Corp, whose leader Jonathan Goodman serves on Magna Mining's board. Management and board retain approximately 10% ownership, aligning interests with shareholders.As CEO Jessup noted, "No one has what we got like we have a producing mine in the best jurisdiction I would say in North America for copper and nickel mining and four other fully permitted past producing mines." This unique combination of immediate production, scalable growth opportunities, and reduced development risk positions Magna Mining as an attractive copper investment in a supply-constrained market where traditional development projects face increasing capital and execution challenges.With $38 million cash on hand and clear catalysts including quarterly production reports and the upcoming Levack study results, Magna Mining offers investors a de-risked pathway to copper sector exposure with multiple value creation opportunities.View Magna Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/magna-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Metals Creek (TSXV: MEK)High-Grade Copper-Silver at Tillex Project Near Timmins Metals Creek intersected 1.52% Cu and 8.48 g/t Ag over 28.8m, including a core of 2.61% Cu and 14.92 g/t Ag over 13.27m. This shallow, high-grade hit strengthens the case for cost-effective open-pit development just 40m below surface. With more assays on the way and proximity to Glencore's Kidd Creek complex, Tillex is shaping up as a potential standout in Canada's copper narrative.VSBLTY Groupe (CSE: VSBY)Two LOIs for Massive Smart City Projects in LATAM VSBLTY is going big in the smart infrastructure space, signing LOIs to deploy 35,000+ AI-enabled sensors across Caribbean and Central American communities. These projects integrate facial/weapon recognition, tourism-enhancing interactive displays, and public safety tools—anchoring VSBLTY as a key smart city player in emerging markets.Power Metals (TSX-V: PWM)Case Lake Confirmed as World's 4th Largest Hard-Rock Cesium Resource A maiden resource of 13,000 tonnes grading 2.40% Cs₂O officially puts Canada on the cesium map. With 17 untested zones and strong infrastructure, Power Metals is now a critical mineral leader amid growing North American demand for battery metals and national security applications.Great Pacific Gold (TSXV: GPAC)Wild Dog Project Hits 7.0m of 10.3 g/t AuEq in Papua New Guinea Early drilling at this underexplored project yielded a 7.0m intercept with gold and 3.1% copper, including a 2.0m section at 14.3 g/t AuEq. With historic gold workings, modern geophysics, and aggressive drilling underway, this could be PNG's next major discovery.NexGold (TSXV: NEXG)High-Grade Infill Drilling at Goldboro – Up to 67.84 g/t in Nova Scotia NexGold hit 11.87 g/t over 6.1m and 3.77 g/t over 9.1m in its ongoing 25,000m drill program. These results support the potential upgrade of existing resources and bolster confidence in its upcoming feasibility study. Nova Scotia's next producer? It's looking likely.Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and real-time updates on our podcast! Your hub for uncovering the next big opportunity—before the market does.

Virgin Australia offers $3000 worth of shares to staff as it prepares for takeoff… onto the ASX. Glencore, the mining behemoth, has shifted over $30 billion of its assets into an Australian subsidiary… but there seems to be more than meets the eye. The New York Times signs its first-ever AI deal after years of pushing back against AI companies - but it’s not with its arch-nemesis OpenAI. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Zambia, efforts to clean up a massive acid spill from a Chinese-owned mine have been met with skepticism, despite government assurances. Officials claim restitution is underway and rehabilitation plans are in place, but activists question the fairness of compensation and lack of independent assessments.  Meantime, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tensions are growing between major players in the cobalt and copper sectors. A public dispute between joint venture partners Ivanhoe and Zijin over mine damage revealed deep fractures, while an export ban on cobalt, aimed at stabilizing prices, has pitted Glencore against Chinese firm CMOC. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @obertbore | @christiangeraud Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth  

In this episode of the Strong Source podcast, we welcome Martijn Noordhoek, a veteran in the global sugar trade with experience at Cargill, Sucden, Glencore, and now Viterra. Martijn shares how he stumbled into the world of commodities via a freight role and soon found his calling in sugar trading. He reflects on the steep learning curve for young professionals, the nuances between raw and white sugar, the role of ethanol and Brazilian crop cycles, the effects of geopolitics and logistics on trade flows, the rise of Ozempic and its impact on demand, and the cultural contrasts across major trading houses.

En el capítulo 866 de este miércoles, 28 de mayo, @franaldaya te cuenta sobre las declaraciones del secretario de Finanzas, Pablo Quirno y del Economista Ricardo Arriazu sobre las reservas del BCRA, qué dijo el CEO en Argentina del gigante minero Glencore y las empresas que más invierten en el desarrollo de Vaca Muerta. Además, Juan Pablo Álvarez con todo sobre los bonos en #LaFija, hoy con Juan Manuel Franco de SBS como invitado.

Excellon Resources CEO Shawn Howarth joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major milestone for the company as it works toward becoming a silver producer once again. Excellon has entered into a non-binding agreement with subsidiaries of Glencore plc, one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies, to support the restart of the past-producing Mallay Silver Mine, located in Peru. The agreement includes two critical financial instruments: a concentrate offtake agreement and a pre-export finance loan facility. Combined, these will provide Excellon with the key capital required to fund the recommencement of mining operations at Mallay. Specifically, under the offtake component of the deal, Glencore will purchase 100% of the zinc-lead concentrate produced at the Mallay Mine through at least 2028, with the potential to extend to 2029 depending on certain performance and market conditions. Adding to this momentum, Howarth shared that Excellon recently closed an $8 million equity financing round on May 14, bringing its total available capital for the restart project to approximately $18 million. The financing included participation from well-known mining financier Eric Sprott. Sprott now owns approximately 9.5% of Excellon's outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis, and 12.8% on a partially diluted basis. This funding package will enable Excellon to move forward with the development, refurbishment, and ramp-up of the Mallay Mine, which previously operated from 2010 to 2013. Excellon plans to leverage this capital to restart production swiftly, optimize operational efficiency, and extend mine life through exploration and expansion. With Glencore's backing, a healthy cash position, and a proven asset ready for revitalization, Excellon is now well positioned to deliver near-term value to shareholders and establish a platform for long-term growth in the Americas-focused silver sector. #proactiveinvestors #excellonresourcesinc #tsx #exn #glencore #mining #peru #ericsprott #MiningNews #SilverMining #Glencore #MallayMine #TSX #ResourceInvestment #MiningUpdate #EricSprott #ExplorationDrilling #PeruMining #Zinc #Lead #KilgoreProject #TresCerros

Cela fait quatre ans que les prix du charbon n'ont pas été si bas, on parle du charbon thermique, celui qui est utilisé dans les centrales pour produire de l'électricité. Depuis leur sommet de 2022, les prix ont perdu un quart de leur valeur. Au moment du déclenchement de la guerre en Ukraine, les prix du charbon se sont envolés, comme ceux de nombreuses matières premières. La perspective d'une crise gazière avec la Russie a provoqué un regain d'intérêt pour le charbon. Les prix sont restés à leur sommet jusqu'au début 2023 avant de dégringoler. Depuis, ils évoluent dans une fourchette basse et le charbon a même retrouvé un niveau plus bas que celui d'avant-guerre. Cette chute est due essentiellement à une mécanique bien connue : quand les prix étaient à la hausse, les investisseurs ont misé sur le charbon et ont fait grimper artificiellement la demande, et donc les prix. Le contexte a poussé en parallèle les grands producteurs, la Chine, l'Inde, et l'Indonésie, à produire plus et cela a été d'autant plus facile qu'ils ont mis en service de nouvelles mines ces dernières années, rappelle le Financial Times. Des stocks au plus hautLes volumes de charbon disponibles n'ont fait qu'augmenter. Cette surabondance a fait baisser les importations des gros acheteurs, ce qui a aussi alimenté la baisse des prix : au cours des quatre premiers mois de 2025, la Chine a importé 13% de moins par rapport à la même période un an plus tôt, selon les données de suivi maritime du cabinet franco-belge Kpler, cité par l'agence Reuters. En parallèle, la production chinoise a atteint un niveau record au premier trimestre, selon l'agence Bloomberg. Ce qui n'est pas consommé, ni exporté, s'accumule. Les stocks sont si élevés que même si les prix étaient plus bas, « personne n'achèterait du charbon », assure un analyste de Kpler. Ce n'est pas la demande actuelle qui peut bousculer les choses : on est dans une période creuse pour l'hémisphère Nord : l'hiver est terminé et la saison où la Chine et l'Inde allument leurs climatiseurs n'est pas encore arrivée. Un redressement des prix à partir de cet été ?Les stocks et la production sont tels qu'ils ne sont pas de nature à relever les prix dans l'immédiat. Il y a même eu des moments ces dernières semaines où les prix du charbon chinois ont atteint un niveau inférieur aux coûts de production. Face à la chute de leurs bénéfices, ceux qui le peuvent ralentissent la cadence : c'est le cas de deux sociétés en Colombie : Cerrejón filiale de Glencore et Drummond ont annoncé des coupes de production.Les cours pourraient repartir à la hausse cet été, avec la demande estivale, selon plusieurs experts, à moins que la part d'électricité produite par énergie renouvelable connaisse une nette augmentation. C'est une éventualité en Chine où la libéralisation du marché de l'électricité sera actée à partir du mois de juin et devrait rendre les énergies renouvelables moins chères, rappelle l'agence Bloomberg. « Comme c'est le cas depuis 25 ans, la Chine, qui consomme 30% de charbon de plus que le reste du monde réuni, continuera à définir les tendances mondiales » résumait fin décembre l'Agence internationale de l'énergie dans son rapport sur les perspectives du marché du charbon.

Im Kanton Aargau wohnen, das wollen viele und das kann man den Zuwanderungszahlen auch ablesen. Doch von all denen, die im Aargau wohnen, arbeiten nur wenige auch dort, denn die meisten zieht es für die Arbeit in einen Nachbarkanton. Deshalb sorgt sich der Aargau um seine Zukunft und läuft in die Gefahr, ein sogenannter Schlafkanton zu werden.«Natürlich verstehe ich, woher diese Angst kommt, aber ich denke, sie ist nicht berechtigt», sagt Mark Walther, Datenjournalist bei CH Media. «Wir sehen zwar, dass Grosskonzerne, die sich in Zürich, Basel oder Zug niederlassen, den Aargau umgehen. Aber das heisst nicht, dass sie das in Zukunft machen werden.»Warum hat es der Aargau bis anhin nicht geschafft, Google, Novartis oder Glencore zu sich zu holen? Worin besteht eigentlich das Problem, ein sogenannter Schlafkanton zu sein? Und warum ist der Aargau eigentlich das bestgehütete Geheimnis? Mehr Artikel zum Thema: Der Aargau hat ein Job-Problem – verkommt er zum Schlafkanton? Eine Übersicht in sechs GrafikenDie Aargauer Regierung hat sich entschieden: Das sind ihre Zukunftspläne für den KantonWohnen zu teuer: Die Zürcher strömen in den Aargau – werden Ansässige verdrängt? Mehr Folgen von "Hinter der Schlagzeile": Hinter der Schlagzeile – Podcast mit Joëlle Weil und Stefan Bühler Host und Produzentin: Joëlle Weil Gast: Mark Walther 

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Como acelerar sua carreira enfrentando os desafios do dia a dia em projetos industriais e de infraestrutura?Neste episódio especial, eu converso com três profissionais que participaram da primeira turma do PEP – Programa de Excelência em Projetos. Eles compartilham suas experiências reais, os aprendizados práticos e os impactos que a mentoria trouxe para suas trajetórias. Da insegurança no planejamento à confiança nas decisões, este papo mostra como é possível transformar desafios em ação com o apoio certo!Dê o play para conferir esses relatos inspiradores – e prepare-se para repensar sua própria jornada profissional!Conecte-se também aos profissionais entrevistados:Daniel Murasawa – Especialista de Materiais Refratários na Glencore – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmurasawa/ Leonardo Barbosa – Gerente de Projetos – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardo-barbosa-/ Wilson Krieger – Planejamento de Engenharia na TMSA – https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsonkrieger/

Markets rebounded last week, led by the United States (“US”), as global risk sentiment improved amid signs of de-escalating trade tensions. China confirmed it is evaluating recent US overtures, while negotiations with Mexico progressed constructively. The S&P 500 recovered to levels above the early April decline following Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariff announcement...Stocks featured:Associated British Foods, Glencore and Smith & NephewTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Trump said he is going to make a fair deal with China on trade; predicts that China will eat the tariffs.APAC stocks failed to sustain the positive handover from Wall St and traded mixed; Chinese official PMIs disappointed.European equity futures indicate a contained cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future flat after the cash market closed with losses of 0.2% on Tuesday.DXY is a touch higher and building on yesterday's slight gains, EUR/USD is back on a 1.13 handle, AUD leads post-CPI.Looking ahead, highlights include French GDP, German Import Prices, Retail Sales, Unemployment Rate, GDP, CPI, Italian GDP, CPI, EZ GDP, US ADP, GDP, PCE (Q1 & for March), ECI, BoC Minutes, BoE's Lombardelli, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Robinhood, Qualcomm, Albemarle, eBay, Humana, Caterpillar, International Paper, GE Healthcare, Hess, Airbus, Credit Agricole, TotalEnergies, SocGen, UBS, DHL, Kion, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Barclays, GSK, Segro & Glencore.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае:- Компания Azizi Developments объявила о запуске нового жилого проекта в Дубае, который получил название Azizi Milan. Инвестиции в проект составят 75 миллиардов дирхамов. Новый комплекс расположится в районе, ранее известном как City of Arabia, недалеко от шоссе Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.- Компания OCN International DMCC, зарегистрированная в Дубае, приобрела пакет обыкновенных акций «РуссНефти» в размере 16,33%. Новый акционер стал обладателем части пакета, принадлежащего ранее Glencore.

The mining industry is at a crisis point—soaring costs, plummeting ore grades, and exploding demand for critical metals. But Glenn Stieper from Glencore Technology reveals how their proven, industry-leading solutions are turning the tide. At the heart of their innovation? The Jameson Cell and IsaMill—a revolutionary combo that delivers higher recoveries, 50% energy savings, and half the footprint of traditional methods.

Muchos sucesos que involucran a los Pueblos Indígenas están pasando alrededor del mundo. ¿Sabes cuáles son? Como parte del derecho a la información, Cultural Survival presenta este noticiero del mes de marzo de 2025 con notas relevantes de Norte, Centro y Sur América, África y Asia, el cual puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir de forma gratuita. Música de introducción: - “Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso. Redacción: - Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala. - Shaldon Ferris, khoisan, Cultural Survival, Sudáfrica. - Dev Kumar, sunuwar, Cultural Survival, Asia. Voz: - Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala. - César Gómez, maya poqomam, Cultural Survival, Guatemala. Edición: - Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala. Imagen: - Cultural Survival. MÉXICO: Pueblos indígenas protestan contra autopista que conduce a la vivienda del expresidente. https://udgtv.com/noticias/pueblos-indigenas-protestan-contra-autopista/264774?utm ECUADOR: La Corte Interamericana condenó a este país por vulnerar los derechos de los pueblos indígenas en aislamiento voluntario. https://es.mongabay.com/2025/03/corte-interamericana-condeno-ecuador-vulnerar-derechos-pueblos-indigenas-aislamiento-voluntario/?utm_source.com BOLIVIA: Kailasa, la nación ficticia que estafaba a indígenas. https://www.servindi.org/seccion-pueblos-indigenas-actualidad-reportaje/01/04/2025/expulsan-emisarios-de-nacion-ficticia-que PERÚ: Indígenas Wampis denuncian el avance de la minería ilegal aurífera en su territorio. https://www.rfi.fr/es/am%C3%A9ricas/20240322-ind%C3%ADgenas-wampis-de-per%C3%BA-denuncian-el-avance-de-la-miner%C3%ADa-ilegal-aur%C3%ADfera-en-su-territorio PANAMÁ: Comunidades reclaman no ser incluidas en acuerdo de compensaciones por hidroeléctrica Chan 75. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/comunidades-reclaman-no-ser-incluidas-en-acuerdo-de-compensaciones-por-hidroelectrica-chan-75-ME11510480 ARGENTINA: Mujeres mapuche denuncian criminalización contra sus comunidades por incendios en la Patagonia. https://www.resumenlatinoamericano.org/2025/03/06/nacion-mapuche-mujeres-mapuche-denuncian-criminalizacion-contra-sus-comunidades-por-incendios-en-la-patagonia-argentina/ ECUADOR: Derrame de petróleo crudo demuestra racismo y abandono estructural. https://www.revistacrisis.com/index.php/editorial/esmeraldas-derrame-de-crudo-demuestra-racismo-y-abandono-estructural PERÚ: Grupos indígenas protestan contra la mina Antapaccay de Glencore. https://es.marketscreener.com/cotizacion/accion/GLENCORE-PLC-8017494/noticia/Grupos-ind-genas-de-Per-protestan-contra-la-mina-Antapaccay-de-Glencore-49496376 NAMIBIA: África da la bienvenida a su 18ª vicepresidenta con la juramentación de Lucia Witbooi. https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/africa-welcomes-18th-female-vice-president-as-lucia-witbooi-is-sworn-in/x6d0fzv UGANDA: La lucha de la comunidad Benet por acceder a tierras para el cultivo. https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/benet-community-struggle-to-access-land-for-cultivation-#google_vignette ESTADOS UNIDOS: Tribus firman histórico acuerdo sobre derechos del agua del río Trinity. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/4/3/2314257/-Yurok-and-Hoopa-Valley-Tribes-Sign-Historic-Trinity-River-Water-Agreement?fbclid=IwY2xjawJqSZhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHg-6sJYobms5Mhh_vVTzidXYLog7kGBw4STBorPmISt_bRPfk59h21RNpLYu_aem_srgg2mgYVsDwS72Nlud9rQ Más links en nuestra página web. Esta es una producción de Radio de Derechos Indígenas. Nuestros programas son gratuitos para escuchar, descargar y difundir.

Interview with Peter Van Alphen, President & CEO of Nuvau Minerals Corp.Recording date: 11th April 2025Nuavu Minerals is set to transform the historic Matagami mining camp in Quebec, Canada through a dual strategy of near-term production and extensive exploration across its substantial 1,300 square kilometer property. Under the leadership of President and CEO Peter van Alphen, the company is nearing completion of an earning agreement with Glencore that will grant them 100% ownership of this past-producing base metal asset.The company plans a two-phase production approach, beginning with restarting the recently closed Bracemac McLeod mine, which contains approximately one million tons of resource with a potential to expand to two million tons. This "starter mine" would provide roughly three years of production while the company develops the Caber complex on the western side of the property. The Caber complex contains approximately 10 years of defined resources across three deposits, representing the first significant development on the western portion of the property in the camp's 60-year production history.A key advantage for Nuavu is the relatively modest capital requirement of approximately $50 million to restart operations, including refurbishing the existing 3,000-ton-per-day mill, which they have the option to acquire for $5 million. Van Alphen estimates the total infrastructure value included in the deal at $300-400 million.The exploration potential is equally compelling, with over 80 VMS-style deposit targets identified across the property. Perhaps most intriguing is the recently discovered gold potential, which includes what may be the highest gold grain count ever found in the Abitibi region, with over 2,000 grains of pristine gold particles per 10kg sample. The property sits on the Sunday Lake deformation zone, which hosts major gold deposits along strike.Van Alphen brings valuable experience from FNX Mining, Lake Shore Gold, Tahoe Resources, and Premier Gold, with a track record of revitalizing past-producing mines through hands-on management. "This could be the FNX of Quebec," he notes, drawing parallels to previous successful mine restarts.With strong community support in Matagami, a mining-friendly jurisdiction in Quebec, and a targeted production start in 2027, Nuavu is positioning itself at the intersection of near-term production potential and significant exploration upside in both base metals and gold, creating multiple potential value drivers for the company as it works to revitalize this historic mining region.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Michael Hüsgen im Gespräch mit Volker Schulz ("Der Aktionärsbrief"). Hier im Beitrag gibt es die Podcast-Variante zur eigentlichen Hauptsendung im Rahmen von BerneckerTV (Aufzeichnung am 10.04.2025). Schlaglichter:Apple - Tim Cook schläft unruhigWerblicher Hinweis auf 50 % Rabatt-Aktion im BörsenkioskNvidia - Jensen Huang schläft besserGlencore - Braucht man in Zukunft keine Rohstoffe mehr?LVMH - Luxus geht immer? =======Werbung: Erwerben Sie jetzt die aktuelle Einzelausgabe von "Die Actien-Börse" (Ausgabe 15 vom 10.04.2025) über den Börsenkiosk mit einem Preisvorteil von ca. 50 %. Hier geht es zum Angebot:https://boersenkiosk.de/Kauf-Die-Actien-Brse-Nr.-15-vom-12.04.2025/BK=======Lust auf noch mehr Sendungen im Bernecker.TV? Noch mehr unterschiedliche Experten? Infos zu Bernecker.TV:https://www.bernecker.info/bernecker-tv=======Anmeldung zum kostenlosen Experten-Newsletter der Bernecker-Redaktion über unsere Website:https://www.bernecker.info/newsletter

Interview with Kevin Das, Senior Technical Consultant of Frontier Minerals Ltd.Recording date: 8th April 2025New Frontier Minerals, dual-listed on the London and Australian Stock Exchanges, is strategically positioning itself in Australia's critical minerals sector with a focused approach to exploration and development. The company is advancing two key projects: the Harts Range project near Alice Springs and a copper development in Northwest Queensland.The Harts Range project has generated significant interest following recent airborne geophysical surveys that identified 46 potential targets, exceeding management expectations. The company's exploration focus centers on high-value heavy rare earth elements, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which are primarily sourced from China and are essential for defense applications and electric vehicles."What we have at Harts Range which makes it different to all the other rare earth projects is we have their high value heavy rare earths," explains Kevin Das, Senior Technical Consultant for New Frontier Minerals. "These high value heavy rare earths can only be found really in China and there's probably another handful of companies around the world that have these valuable and highly critical minerals."The company has identified two promising prospects at Harts Range, named "Bobs" and "Cusp," where surface sampling has yielded consistently high grades. An interesting feature of the mineralization is that rare earths, uranium, and niobium occur together, creating efficiency in exploration.Simultaneously, New Frontier is advancing its copper project in Northwest Queensland's Mount Isa region. The project includes the "Big One" deposit, containing approximately 2.2 million tons of copper at 1.1% grade. In January, the company signed an MOU with Austral Resources to potentially process ore at their nearby Mount Kelly facility, creating a pathway to production without substantial capital investment."That gives us a real clear pathway to production because we don't have to go to markets to raise $100 million to build a processing facility," Das notes.To fund its exploration activities, New Frontier has divested three non-core assets over the past six months, generating sufficient working capital for planned activities. This approach demonstrates capital discipline and allows the company to focus on its most promising assets without immediate dilution to shareholders.Near-term plans include validating targets at Harts Range, conducting trial processing of copper stockpiles, and drilling at Harts Range later this year. The company's presence in a region attracting major mining companies like Glencore, Anglo America, Rio Tinto, and FMG also creates potential for future M&A activity.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Donald Trump's long-anticipated tariff plan was unveiled last week, marking a significant escalation in US trade policy. At its core is a universal 10% tariff on all imports, supplemented by steep country-specific duties including 34% on China, 32% on Taiwan, 46% on Vietnam and 20% on the European Union (“EU”). These rates were calculated using a deficit-to-export ratio methodology. The United Kingdom, which maintains a goods trade surplus with the US, was subject only to the baseline rate, and is expected to prioritise securing a bilateral trade agreement rather than pursuing immediate retaliation. Canada and Mexico retained their existing 25% tariffs, though USMCA (United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement) compliant goods remain exempt. In response, China imposed a blanket 34% tariff on all US imports, intensifying global trade tensions and catalysing a broad market sell-off...Stocks featured:Associated British Foods, Glencore and St. James's PlaceTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Infineon, Vonovia, Stellantis, Danone, Sodexo y Glencore, entre las protagonistas del día. Con Luis Benguerel, analista independiente.

Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Infineon, Vonovia, Stellantis, Danone, Sodexo y Glencore, entre las protagonistas del día. Con Luis Benguerel, analista independiente.

Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SCZ) (OTCQB: SCZMF), joins me to recap key financial and operational updates for the company from newsflow during the first quarter.  Santacruz Silver operates 1 mine in Mexico, and 5 mines, 3 mills, and an ore feed-sourcing and metals trading business in Bolivia, as an emerging mid-tier silver and base metals producer.   We start off on the financial side of the business, reviewing the news out on February 27th where its wholly owned subsidiary in Bolivia, San Lucas S.A., successfully completed the first offering of promissory notes, named “Pagarés Bursátiles San Lucas – Emisión 1,” under its San Lucas Promissory Notes Issuance Program. The offering was oversubscribed and sold out in a matter of 15 minutes, for gross proceeds of 70 million Bolivian Boliviano. The notes have a 6.25% interest rate, a maturity date of February 15th, 2026 and are unsecured.  It was encouraging to Arturo to see the support from in-country stakeholders in Bolivia.   Next, we reviewed the news out on March 20, that the Company has structured and implemented a plan to exercise its Acceleration Option to satisfy the Base Purchase Price owed to Glencore, by making payments on a schedule that aligns the accelerated timing whilst meeting the Company's commitment to financial discipline and a strong balance sheet. The plan's primary objective is to save the Company US$40 million.The Company successfully completed the first component of this plan, an initial payment to Glencore of USD$10 million, on March 20, 2025. Moving forward under the plan, Santacruz will make bi-monthly payments of USD$7.5 million commencing in May 2025 until reaching a total of USD$40 million, with all payments scheduled to be completed by October 31, 2025. This structured plan reflects the Company's commitment to fulfilling its obligations and achieving cost savings while maintaining financial discipline and strong cash reserves over time.   Then Arturo takes us through the Q4 2024 operational results where 4,710,013 silver equivalent ounces were produced from its Bolivar mine, Porco mine, Caballo Blanco Group of mines and the San Lucas ore sourcing business all located in Bolivia, and the Zimapan mine located in Mexico. Silver production rose by 3% compared to the previous quarter, reaching 1,761,686 ounces.   Q4 2024 Production Highlights:   Silver Equivalent Production: 4,710,013 silver equivalent ounces Silver Production: 1,761,686 ounces Zinc Production: 23,357 tonnes Lead Production: 2,932 tonnes Copper Production: 248 tonnes     If you have any follow up questions for Arturo regarding Santacruz Silver,  then please email them in to me Shad@kereport.com.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Santacruz Silver at the time of this recording.   Click here to follow the latest news from Santacruz Silver Mining

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Alex Stanbury, CEO of Technology Minerals, to discuss the company's breakthrough first shipment of 111 tonnes of black mass to Europe under its offtake agreement with Glencore. They explore what this milestone means for Recyclus' commercial rollout, the ongoing monthly supply commitment, and how the company is positioning itself at the forefront of the battery metals recycling industry amid rising global demand. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest This podcast may contain paid promotions, including but not limited to sponsorships, endorsements, or affiliate partnerships. The information, investment views, and recommendations provided are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial products related to the companies discussed. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentators; however, no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion. Listeners are encouraged to perform their own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this podcast. 

En este episodio, desglosamos los temas más importantes que están marcando el pulso de los mercados: Mercados abren con cautela: Wall Street retrocede levemente mientras los traders esperan claridad sobre las tarifas recíprocas que Trump anunciará el 2 de abril. En foco: posibles medidas sobre las importaciones de cobre y los datos de bienes duraderos. Cobre alcanza récord histórico: El metal sube más de 28% en 2025 y supera los $10,000/t en Londres, impulsado por temores arancelarios y problemas técnicos en la fundición Altonorte de Glencore en Chile. Analizamos el impacto en la industria y los precios globales. Tensión sindical en US Steel: El sindicato USW denuncia que Ancora Holdings planea vender la planta de Big River para financiar mejoras en instalaciones sindicalizadas. La disputa se intensifica con la fusión propuesta entre US Steel $X y Nippon Steel, que sigue bajo presión política y sindical. BMW y Alibaba profundizan su alianza en China: $BMWKY integrará el modelo de IA Qwen de $BABA en sus vehículos Neue Klasse a partir de 2026. Con Banma en el corazón del cockpit inteligente, discutimos cómo esta colaboración refuerza la posición de BMW frente a la competencia local en vehículos eléctricos. Acompáñanos para entender cómo estos eventos están afectando la cadena de suministro global, la tecnología automotriz, la industria del acero y los mercados de metales. ¡Un episodio lleno de análisis estratégico y visión global!

Matt started investing at just 22 with the help of his financial adviser father. Now, at 29, and with a wedding on the cards, he's got an extra reason to be diligent about his money. Some of Matt's stock picks (such as Glencore) haven't been performing as he might like. Is it time to leave stock-picking behind, and focus on a more diversified approach?Presenter Claer Barrett is joined by Adam Walkom, the co-founder of Permanent Wealth Partners, and Investors' Chronicle editor Taha Lokhandwala, to discuss Matt's situation. Adam and Taha disagree on the merits of stock-picking – but they're in agreement about the concentration risk lurking within Matt's portfolio.Want more? Free links:Read Moira O'Neill's recent FT article about diversifying your stocks and shares Isa here: https://on.ft.com/4l0xrAkRead FT columnist Simon Edelsten on how investors can build more resilient portfolios: https://on.ft.com/41YJWUnPresented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's head of audio.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, political economist Patrick Bond outlines the activities of Glencore and other South African energy corporations which continue to ship coal to Israel's electricity grid. Despite the historic efforts of South Africa to bring a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, as well as its involvement in the Hague Group to demand enforcement of international rulings on Israel's unlawful occupation, Bond discusses South African policies and crony capitalist transactions which ultimately undermine these Palestine solidarity initiatives. With corporations such as India's Adani Group heavily invested in Israel's economy, Bond exposes the contradictions in BRICS' stance towards Israel.  

Interview with Christian Easterday, Managing Director & CEO of Hot Chili Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/hot-chili-asxhch-advancing-low-cost-large-scale-copper-gold-project-in-chile-6048Recording date: 10th February, 2025Hot Chili Limited (ASX:HCH) is an emerging copper-gold developer that has consolidated a major land position along the Chilean coastal range. After years of diligent exploration and strategic acquisitions, the company is on the cusp of a transformational re-rating as it rapidly advances its Costa Fuego project towards development.At the heart of the Hot Chili story is Costa Fuego - a cluster of large-scale copper-gold deposits that the company has systematically pieced together over the last decade. Costa Fuego already boasts a resource base of 724Mt grading 0.48% CuEq for 2.9Mt Cu, 2.7Moz Au, 9.9Moz Ag and 64kt Mo, putting it among the largest copper development projects globally. But recent exploration success suggests this is just the beginning.The game-changer is the new La Verde discovery, situated just 30km from Costa Fuego's planned processing hub. Wide drill intersections like 320m @ 0.3% Cu, 0.1g/t Au and 202m @ 0.6% Cu, 0.3g/t Au confirm La Verde as a large-scale, bulk tonnage porphyry system in its own right. Importantly, mineralization begins from surface, making it ideal for open pit extraction. Eight of the first twelve holes drilled ended in mineralization, hinting at the depth potential yet to be unlocked.La Verde looks to be a carbon copy of the company's Cortadera discovery, a neighboring porphyry that extends beyond 1.2km vertical depth. Cortadera underpins 70% of Costa Fuego's current resource base, so it's no wonder that the market is sitting up and taking notice of La Verde's early drill results. Hot Chili has already expanded the La Verde footprint to 550m by 400m and is now stepping-out to test a potentially much larger porphyry system masked by shallow gravel cover.Aside from outstanding growth potential, Costa Fuego boasts many of the key attributes majors look for in a copper development project: scale, grade, by-product credits, access to infrastructure and a Tier-1 jurisdiction. The company is on-track to complete Pre-Feasibility Studies on both the copper-gold project and a related water asset this year, paving the way for an accelerated path to production.One factor that sets Hot Chili apart is its partnership with Glencore. The commodities giant owns a 7.8% stake in Hot Chili and has offtake rights to 60% of Costa Fuego's first eight years of production. This is a strong endorsement of the project's technical and economic merits. As the La Verde discovery firms up, expect to see heightened M&A interest from other big names in the copper space.With the copper market facing a multi-million tonne supply deficit by the end of the decade, Costa Fuego's importance as a strategic asset is only set to increase. Hot Chili offers a unique combination of near-term development potential, long-term resource upside and experienced management - all the ingredients to become a key supplier into a structurally tight copper market. If the drills continue to deliver, this is a story that could heat up very quickly.—Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/hot-chili-limitedSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Nelis Brink of PSG Wealth runs us through the day's market developments, understanding local and US interest rates and their correlation to inflation, Glencore;s production update, bitcoin bouncing back, and a retreat from retailers Truworths and Mr Price. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

Ewan Downie's career in the mining industry spans over 25 years, marked by remarkable success in company-building, major discoveries, and accretive acquisitions. As the former CEO of i-80 Gold Corp, President and CEO of Premier Gold Mines, and CEO of Wolfden Resources Corporation, Downie led these companies through transformative stages, culminating in high-value takeover transactions. Notably, he orchestrated the acquisition of the Hardrock gold project from Barrick Gold for just $3 million, a move that would later become the flagship asset for Equinox Gold. In addition to his leadership roles, Downie was awarded the 2003 Bill Dennis Prospector of The Year by the PDAC for his major polymetallic base metal discovery in Canada, further cementing his reputation as one of the industry's foremost visionaries. TRANSITIONING TO VENTURE CAPITAL: GIANT VENTURE CAPITAL'S AMBITIOUS STRATEGY Now, as the Principal at Giant Venture Capital, Downie is channeling his expertise into high-growth exploration opportunities. In this exclusive interview with AGORACOM Founder George Tsiolis, Downie shares how his extensive mining experience and success in acquisitions are informing his new venture, which aims to identify and develop undervalued grassroots projects with massive upside potential. Downie reveals that his team is already working on projects with mining giants like Glencore and is exploring new opportunities in Nevada and other high-potential jurisdictions. STRATEGIC VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF EXPLORATION AND MINING CAPITAL Giant Venture Capital's strategy is simple but powerful: identify and develop undervalued, advanced grassroots projects with a clear path to commercialization. Downie's team plans to launch one new company per year, with a strong focus on leveraging technological advances, including AI-driven exploration, to accelerate discovery and improve efficiency in the field. ADDRESSING CHALLENGES IN CANADIAN MINING AND LOOKING AHEAD During the conversation, Downie also discusses the challenges currently facing the Canadian mining sector, from regulatory hurdles to strained relations with First Nation communities. He advocates for a more business-friendly approach to permitting, which could unlock faster approvals and drive industry growth. Despite the sector's cyclical challenges, Downie remains optimistic about the future of exploration and the potential for venture capital to play a transformative role. THE ROAD AHEAD: A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR MINING EXPLORATION Downie's transition to venture capital is backed by his deep understanding of the mining sector, a proven ability to identify value, and a strategic vision that incorporates the latest technological advancements. As he continues to build Giant Venture Capital, he remains committed to discovering the next big mining opportunity—and investors with an eye on high-growth, long-term potential should keep a close watch on this evolving story.

On today's episode, a look at reported merger talks between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore with Bloomberg's Paul Allen in Sydney. Plus - a look at the regulatory landscape for crypto in both Asia and the United States, ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration next week. We speak with Katherine Dowling, Chief Compliance Officer at Bitwise Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ações de mineradoras sobem na Europa com notícia sobre conversas preliminares para possível combinação da Rio Tinto e Glencore.

La unión de Glencore y Río Tinto crearía la mayor minera del mundo

The Aussie market experienced a rollercoaster week, with sharp swings and rebounds as investors digested key local and global developments. Chinese economic data surprised to the upside, with retail sales and production beating expectations. Insignia Financial surged 6.3% amid an ongoing bidding war, while Rio Tinto slipped on weaker production and reports of potential merger talks with Glencore. Globally, attention turns to Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, with market uncertainty around trade policies, and US reporting season kicks off with major updates from Netflix, Intel, and Johnson & Johnson. Locally, top miners like BHP and Fortescue are set to release updates next week. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toca hablar de índices europeos con Eduardo Bolinches, analista técnico de Invertia/El Español, que pone el foco en Rio Tinto, Glencore, Maersk, Barclays, Lloyds y Renault.

Interview with Chris Showalter, Director & CEO of Lifezone Metals Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/lifezone-metals-nyselzm-powering-the-ev-revolution-with-clean-nickel-technology-in-tanzania-6232Recording date: 20th December 2024Lifezone Metals has strengthened its position in the nickel market with a significant resource upgrade at its Kabanga project in Tanzania. The company recently announced a 20% increase in contained nickel in measured and indicated resources, reaching 46.8 million tons at 2.09% nickel grade, including over 3 million tons grading above 3% nickel.The Kabanga project, which has seen over $200 million invested in drilling to date, has emerged as one of the highest-grade undeveloped nickel deposits globally. The project's resource base is notably well-defined, with more than 80% classified in the measured and indicated categories – an uncommon achievement for a development-stage project.Lifezone has made substantial progress in securing financial backing for Kabanga's development. Mining giant BHP has joined as a strategic partner, while discussions are advancing with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for political risk insurance. The company has also signed an MOU with Japan's JOGMEC to facilitate nickel marketing to Japanese end-users, potentially opening doors for additional strategic partnerships.On the technical front, Lifezone has successfully demonstrated its processing capabilities, producing high-purity battery-grade nickel and cobalt products from Kabanga ore samples. This achievement marks the first time Kabanga's nickel has been processed to a final refined end-product, validating the company's hydromet processing technology.Beyond Kabanga, Lifezone is diversifying through its recycling business. The company has formed a 50/50 joint venture with Glencore to recover valuable metals, including PGMs, nickel, cobalt, and copper, from recycled batteries and end-of-life vehicles in North America. This venture aims to streamline the currently fragmented battery recycling supply chain through vertical integration.CEO Chris Showalter emphasizes the strategic importance of Kabanga's high-grade resource in an increasingly competitive market, particularly given Indonesia's dominant position in global nickel supply. The project's superior grade is expected to enable lower-cost production and reduced environmental impact compared to peers.The investment case for Lifezone Metals centers on its exposure to growing nickel demand from the electric vehicle sector, anchored by a high-grade resource and clear financing strategy. With both the Kabanga project and recycling business advancing, near-term catalysts include the completion of Kabanga's definitive feasibility study, financing milestones, and recycling business developments.View Lifezone Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/lifezone-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Peter Van Alphen, President and CEO of Nuvau Minerals (TSX.V:NMC) joins me to introduce this Company that just started trading today on the TSX Venture.    Nouveau Minerals is earning-in to be the 100% owner of the critical minerals project, the Metagami Project, located in the Abitibi region of central Quebec. This project has a history of 60 years of production and significant existing infrastructure, having been an old Glencore asset acquired through the Xtrada acquisition.    We discuss the detailed plan for Nuvau Minerals to attain 100% ownership of the Metagami asset through staged payments and work programs, aiming for completion by March 2025. Peter highlights the strategic importance of the Metagami Lake mill, which is crucial for the company's operations and the lack of other processing facilities in the region. We also cover the exploration activities undertaken over the past two years and the defined resources, including new discoveries. Additionally, I have Peter provide an overview of the experienced team behind Nuvau Minerals, featuring industry veterans from FNX, Lakeshore Gold, and Premier Gold. We wrap up with a general outline of upcoming catalysts and news-flow, including exploration updates, operational restart plans, and finalizing agreements with Glencore.   Please email me with any follow up questions for Peter. My email address is Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the Nuvau Minerals website.

Interview with Neil Pettigrew, VP Exploration of GT Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/gt-resources-tsxvgt-strategic-position-in-critical-metals-exploration-with-glencore-backing-5954Recording date: 28th November 2024GT Resources (TSXV:GT) offers investors a compelling opportunity to gain exposure to the high-potential nickel and copper space via Canadian and Finland projects. The company's flagship asset is the Canalask nickel-copper project in Yukon. Located just off the Alaska Highway, Canalask is a high-grade magmatic sulfide system with similarities to world-class nickel camps like Norilsk and Voisey's Bay.The company recently completed its first drill program at Canalask in over 20 years, returning impressive intercepts like 2% nickel over 20-30 meter widths. VP Exploration Neil Pettigrew believes these high-grade footwall intercepts are indicative of a larger source in the main ultramafic intrusion that has yet to be drill-tested. A follow-up drill program is planned for 2025 to vector in on the location of potential massive sulfides.GT also owns 100% of the North Rock copper project in mining-friendly Ontario. North Rock features a 13 km trend of copper-bearing gabbros, with historic resources of 1 Mt at 1.2% Cu at the Beaver Pond zone. This includes a 10,000 tonne stockpile grading up to 8% Cu. Pettigrew sees potential for both bulk tonnage and high-grade mineralization at North Rock and is undertaking borehole geophysics to define targets for follow-up drilling.GT is led by a proven management team with multiple successes under their belts, including advancing the 90 Mt LK nickel project in Finland. The company is well-funded with over C$10 million in working capital and counts major miner Glencore as one of its largest shareholders. With a market capitalization of under C$25 million, GT is significantly undervalued relative to the quality and potential of its projects. Near-term catalysts include ongoing exploration results from both Canalask and North Rock, along with potential strategic interest given the scarcity of high-quality nickel and copper projects globally. As the electrification trend accelerates, GT Resources offers speculative investors a low-risk, high-reward way to play rising demand and prices for these critical metals.View GT Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/palladium-one-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Executive Chairman & CEO of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/santacruz-silver-mining-tsxvscz-stabilising-silver-production-to-bolster-balance-sheet-3925Recording date: 27th November 2024Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV:SCZ) is hitting its stride after a transformational year that has significantly bolstered the company's financial position and growth prospects. The Bolivia and Mexico-focused silver producer delivered strong Q3 2024 results with $78M in revenue and $16M in EBITDA. More importantly, Santacruz has emerge from a multi-year restructuring effort with a much cleaner balance sheet and ample liquidity to fund organic growth.The key development was a successful renegotiation of Santacruz's agreement with senior partner Glencore. By amending the terms, Santacruz eliminated $8M in annual royalty payments and pushed out the maturity on $40M of debt to late 2025. This, combined with improved operations, has enabled Santacruz to generate meaningful free cash flow, with $20M in cash as of Q3.Management is taking a two-pronged approach to driving shareholder returns: reducing costs at existing mines while advancing low-capex, high-impact growth projects. A focus on optimizing ore blending, modernizing equipment and leveraging synergies between mines is starting to bear fruit, with all-in sustaining costs trending lower. CEO Arturo Préstamo Elizondo sees further opportunities to boost efficiency, stating "We're doing works and having initiatives across all our mines to achieve better production and lower costs."On the growth front, the flagship organic project is restarting the past-producing Soracaya mine in Bolivia. Originally built to produce 4Moz silver annually, Soracaya is essentially turnkey and can be brought online within a year for minimal capital. Santacruz is also building a new mill at San Lucas to double output to 4Moz silver equivalent by bringing processing in-house. Together these two projects provide a clear path to 25%+ production growth over the next 2-3 years.Underpinning the Santacruz investment case is a bullish outlook for silver prices. While up substantially since 2020, Prestamo sees $20/oz as "a solid floor" based on strong industrial demand growth. "More and more uses are coming for silver, not only solar panels but for environmental and pharmaceutical use. Unlike gold, silver is used up, so you always need new ounces," he explained. Higher silver prices would amplify the impact of Santacruz's operational improvements and growth initiatives.In summary, Santacruz offers investors a compelling turnaround story with multiple ways to win. With its balance sheet derisked, costs falling and production poised to climb, the company is well positioned to deliver outsized returns going forward. If management and the entire operations can execute, Santacruz has the potential to be a standout performer in a rising silver price environment.View Santacruz Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/santacruz-silver-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über die China-Entspannung bei ASML, eine Lieferlösung für Airbus und einen kritischen Termin für Frankreich. Außerdem geht es um Atos, Airbus, GE Aerospace, Safran, Unicredit, LEG Immobilien, HeidelbergMaterials, Commerzbank, BPM, Banca Intesa, ABN Amro, Deutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Nexi, Flatex, Brenntag, Bilfinger, Nordex, Hugo Boss, ProSiebenSat.1, Scout24, Teamviewer, Amadeus, BP, Glencore, KPN, Umicore, Akzo Nobel und Amundi MSCI USA Mega Cap UCITS ETF (WKN: ETF220). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

In remote Quebec, the mining giant Glencore is turning America's electronic trash back into treasure. WSJ reporter Ryan Dezember joins host Belle Lin to talk about how recycled copper could help meet the demands of the energy transition and data boom. Plus, a look at a new Transportation Security Administration program that allows travelers to use their faces for identity verification at airport security checkpoints. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Interview with Chris Showalter, Director & CEO of Lifezone Metals Ltd.Recording date: 7th November 2024Lifezone Metals is an emerging battery metals company offering investors unique exposure to the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The company's key asset is the Kabanga nickel-cobalt project in Tanzania, which ranks as one of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits globally (25.8 Mt measured and indicated resources at 2.63% Ni, 0.35% Cu and 0.2% Co with additional 14.6 Mt Inferred resources) and would become a globally significant source of responsibly produced battery metals.What sets Lifezone apart is its proprietary hydrometallurgical technology, which allows the company to optimally process ore and unlock value from complex deposits. Lifezone's ability to design bespoke process flow sheets positions it to become a "solution provider" to the industry. The company aims to not only develop Kabanga but also deploy its technology to other projects via partnerships, generating a royalty stream.Lifezone's strategy is significantly de-risked through its partnerships with two mining majors. BHP has invested $100 million for the Kabanga project, with an option to increase to 60% and a floor valuation of 7x the project's post-DFS NPV. This provides downside protection and validates the project's world-class potential. Separately, Lifezone has a 50/50 joint venture with Glencore to apply its hydromet technology to recycling PGMs from autocatalysts in the US.Completion of the Kabanga DFS in H2 2024 is a major near-term catalyst. This will firm up project economics and trigger BHP's option to increase its stake. Concurrently, Lifezone is negotiating offtake agreements with parties like Japan's JOGMEC, which will underpin project financing. The company has a clear pathway to a fully funded Final Investment Decision by leveraging BHP's investment, debt financing, and its offtake rights.The investment opportunity is buoyed by Kabanga's potential to supply the lowest carbon intensity nickel to Western EV makers. With a projected CO2 footprint of 3-5t per tonne of nickel vs. the much higher levels of Indonesian producers, Lifezone is well-positioned to earn a "green premium". This is increasingly important as EV makers look to reduce their Scope 3 emissions and diversify from Chinese-controlled supply chains.Lifezone's assets are located in Tanzania, which is highly prospective for nickel but previously considered high-risk. However, the government has taken significant steps to improve the investment climate, including launching a mining tax review and committing to infrastructure development. Tanzania's progress, combined with BHP's backing, substantially mitigates jurisdictional risk.In summary, Lifezone presents a differentiated battery metals investment leveraged to the EV revolution. The company's large, high-grade resource base, clean processing technology, and top-tier partnerships create a compelling risk-reward proposition. With a value-accretive pathway to production and multiple near-term catalysts on the horizon, Lifezone is well-positioned to deliver shareholder returns as the world electrifies.View Lifezone Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/lifezone-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this week's round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Ralph Ivey covers the latest stories and trends across the market: UK Export Finance has confirmed its support for a £9 billion Poland defence exports deal Glencore has closed a $300 million credit facility with Saudi Exim EIFO and KUKE are backing healthcare facilities in Ivory Coast with a €171 million financing Like what you hear? Hit subscribe to stay up to date and for all the latest news online visit www.txfnews.com today.

Interview with Christian Ervin Easterday, Managing Director & CEO of Hot Chili Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/hot-chili-asxhch-copper-supply-crunch-meets-surging-demand-5505Recording date: 3rd October 2024Hot Chili Limited is emerging as a compelling investment opportunity in the copper mining sector, strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing global demand for copper. The company's flagship Costa Fuego copper-gold project on the Chilean coastline stands out as a large-scale, low-cost development with significant potential to become a major player in the copper market.Costa Fuego boasts impressive production projections of approximately 95,000 tons of copper and 50,000 ounces of gold annually, with a current estimated mine life of 16 years. This output places Hot Chili among the top five large-scale copper developers globally, outside of major mining companies. The project's coastal location provides a crucial competitive advantage, significantly reducing capital and operational costs compared to high-altitude Andean projects.CEO Christian Easterday emphasizes the project's unique position: "There are only five projects that are scaled at 100,000 tons per annum of fine copper production globally outside of the control of majors." This scarcity of large-scale, independent copper projects enhances Costa Fuego's strategic value in a market facing potential supply shortages.Hot Chili's development timeline is well-advanced, with the company preparing to submit its environmental impact assessment in mid-2024. This progress puts Hot Chili ahead of many peers in the permitting process, targeting potential production by late 2028.A key strength of Hot Chili's strategy is its strategic partnership with Glencore, which includes an offtake agreement for 60% of Costa Fuego's production for the first eight years. Importantly, the company has retained 40% of its offtake uncommitted, providing flexibility and potential upside as copper market dynamics evolve.In addition to its core copper project, Hot Chili has developed Huasco Water, a potentially valuable water supply business. This subsidiary could not only reduce the project's water infrastructure costs but also represent a significant monetization opportunity to help fund the main copper project development.Financially, Hot Chili is well-positioned with A$30 million in hand to advance its prefeasibility studies and environmental assessments. The company is developing a multi-faceted funding strategy for the estimated $1 billion capital cost, potentially including monetization of Huasco Water, streaming agreements, additional offtake deals, and traditional project finance.The company's development timeline aligns well with projected supply-demand dynamics in the copper market. Many analysts anticipate a significant supply deficit in coming years, driven by growing demand from electrification and renewable energy sectors, coupled with a lack of new large-scale projects coming online. For investors, Hot Chili offers exposure to a large-scale copper development project with several key advantages: low capital intensity, advanced permitting status, strategic partnerships, and innovative approaches to infrastructure development. The company's progress on permitting, partnerships, and funding strategies demonstrates a clear path towards project development.As the global demand for copper continues to grow, driven by the green energy transition and infrastructure development, well-positioned projects like Costa Fuego are likely to attract significant interest. Hot Chili's combination of scale, advanced development status, and potential for value creation merits serious consideration for investors seeking exposure to the copper market.View Hot Chili's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/hot-chili-limitedSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

First on today's show, Ralph welcomes back Dr. Bandy Lee to discuss her recent conference, "The More Dangerous State of the World and the Need for Fit Leadership—The Much More Dangerous Case of Donald Trump". Then, Ralph is joined by Professor Ted Postol to talk about the missiles and rockets (and other weapons) being used in the expanding war(s) in the Middle East. [Nadia Milleron] went down to Springfield, the state capitol, and met with every assembly member, saying—for future wrongful death, you should give people in Illinois the opportunity to file for punitive damages against these corporate defendants, or other similarly-positioned defendants. And she got it through—it was considered impossible to beat Boeing, and she got it through and the governor signed it. That's the determination of a parent who loses a child to corporate crimeRalph NaderDr. Bandy Lee is a medical doctor, a forensic psychiatrist, and a world expert on violence who taught at Yale School of Medicine and Yale Law School for 17 years before joining the Harvard Program in Psychiatry and the Law. She is currently president of the World Mental Health Coalition, an educational organization that assembles mental health experts to collaborate with other disciplines for the betterment of public mental health and public safety. She is the editor of The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 37 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President and Profile of a Nation: Trump's Mind, America's Soul.Let me clarify that there's a distinction among the evaluations that mental health experts do—one is diagnostic, the other is functional. And the diagnostic exam is the one that mental health professionals have no business doing on a public figure because that's what you do in private therapy sessions, and you diagnose someone in order to outline their course of treatment. But a functional assessment is something you do for the public—and that includes unfitness or dangerousness—and these kinds of comments are not only permitted, they are part of our societal responsibility because we are responsible not just for private individual patients, but for the public, for society.Dr. Bandy LeeDonald Trump is not an isolated phenomenon. He is a product of the system that has come before him and he is an accelerator of the dangers that succeed him. I do not believe that a Biden presidency would have been this dangerous without a Trump presidency preceding him. Dr. Bandy LeeTed Postol is Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy Emeritus in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at MIT. His expertise is in nuclear weapon systems, including submarine warfare, applications of nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense, and ballistic missiles more generally. He previously worked as an analyst at the Office of Technology Assessment and as a science and policy adviser to the chief of naval operations. In 2016, he received the Garwin Prize from the Federation of American Scientists for his work in assessing and critiquing the government's claims about missile defenses.I do not want to appear like I don't think it matters, but at the same time, it's been provoked to the point that it's amazing that the Iranians have restrained themselves to this point. But the Iranians know that they're going to suffer heavy damage from Israel. They have not wanted to go to war. They have shown great wisdom and restraint in spite of the situation.Ted PostolWhat the Israelis want—this guy Netanyahu in particular, who I think is delusional besides being psychopath—what Netanyahu wants, he wants a decisive victory. Again, let me underscore that—a decisive victory against Iran and also Hezbollah and Gaza, these poor victims of his genocide in Gaza. He can't do that. He's going to kill God knows how many more people in his effort—which is already a crime against humanity that's beginning to look like the Holocaust—but he's not going to defeat Hezbollah in a decisive way. Ted PostolIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 10/2/241. ProPublica reports “The U.S. government's two foremost authorities on humanitarian assistance [USAID and the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration] concluded this spring that Israel had deliberately blocked deliveries of food and medicine into Gaza.” Yet just days later, instead of acting upon this information, Secretary of State Antony Blinken misled Congress telling lawmakers “We do not currently assess that the Israeli government is prohibiting or otherwise restricting the transport or delivery of U.S. humanitarian assistance [to Gaza].” In USAID's report, the agency laid out specific examples of Israeli interference, including “killing aid workers, razing agricultural structures, bombing ambulances and hospitals, sitting on supply depots and routinely turning away trucks full of food and medicine.” The State Department Refugee bureau separately concluded that “the Foreign Assistance Act should be triggered to freeze almost $830 million in taxpayer dollars earmarked for weapons and bombs to Israel, according to emails obtained by ProPublica.” Yet because Blinken refused to accept these facts and instead opted to lie to Congress, the weapons pipeline to Israel continues to flow unimpeded. Some, including Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, have called on Blinken to resign, per the Middle East Monitor.2. On September 27th, Israel assassinated Hezbollah Secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah. According to NBC, the Israelis made this decision “after concluding [Nasrallah] would not accept any diplomatic solution to end the fighting on the Israel-Lebanon border that was not tied to an end to the war in Gaza.” Through this assassination, and the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh earlier this year, Israel has made clear that they would rather resort to extrajudicial killings than negotiate an end to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Israel now plans to invade Southern Lebanon, further escalating this conflict into a regional war, with the full backing of the United States.3. Following the pager and walkie-talkie attacks in Lebanon, the office of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib issued a statement decrying that “The Biden-Harris administration continues to allow Netanyahu and the Israeli government to operate with impunity as they carry out war crimes. After facing no red line in Gaza…Netanyahu is now expanding his genocidal campaign to Lebanon…Deploying more U.S. troops and sending more U.S. bombs will only lead to more suffering and carnage. The...administration is capable of stopping the bloodshed. President Biden must implement an immediate arms embargo to end the slaughter and de-escalate the risk of a wider regional war.” Yet, far from de-escalating, the Biden administration has stood by while Netanyahu has escalated further, with increasing signs that the situation will tip over into a full-scale regional war between Israel and Iran. Dark days indeed could be ahead.4. This week, Hurricane Helene cleaved a “500-mile path of destruction” stretching from Florida to the Southern Appalachians, per CNN. So far, the casualties include at least 128 dead and whole communities wiped off the map. Yet, this devastation is not limited merely to peoples' homes and communities. In a darkly ironic twist, “Hurricane Helene's severe flooding [in Asheville, North Carolina] knocked offline the top tracker of U.S. and global climate data, including of extreme weather…The National Centers for Environmental Information,” or NCEI. According to the NCEI, “Even those who are physically safe are generally without power, water or connectivity,” per Axios. And just outside Atlanta, Vox reports “Amid the devastation and mass flooding…A chemical fire [at BioLab] released a massive plume of potentially toxic gasses into the air.” Officials issued a shelter-in-place order Sunday evening covering Rockdale County, home to around 90,000 people. EPA testing detected signs of chlorine gas in the air. Fulton County, which includes parts of Atlanta, has reported “a haze and strong chemical smell.”5. Last week, the International Trade Union Confederation published a report accusing “Some of the world's largest companies of undermining democracy across the world by financially backing far-right political movements, funding and exacerbating the climate crisis, and violating trade union rights and human rights.” This report specifically names Amazon, Tesla, Meta, ExxonMobil, Blackstone, Vanguard and Glencore. This report cites a litany of damning acts by these corporations – ranging from union busting and environmental degradation to funding of far-right and anti-indigenous movements around the globe – but makes the fundamental point that “This is about power, who has it, and who sets the agenda. …They're playing the long game, and it's a game about shifting power away from democracy at every level into one where they're not concerned about the effects on workers – they're concerned about maximizing their influence and their extractive power and their profit…Now is the time for international and multi-sectoral strategies, because these are, in many cases, multinational corporations that are more powerful than states, and they have no democratic accountability whatsoever, except for workers organized.” Per the Guardian, “the ITUC includes labor group affiliates from 169 nations…representing 191 million workers…the federation is pushing for an international binding treaty…to hold transnational corporations accountable under international human rights laws.”6. Yet, although these corporations are being called out for their role in undermining democracy, the Biden administration is granting many of them large sums of money via the newly announced “Partnership for Global Inclusivity on AI.” According to the State Department, this partnership will bring together the Department of State, Amazon, Anthropic, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI to “promote inclusivity, respect for human rights, digital solidarity, and equitable access to the benefits of AI globally.” As the American Prospect's Luke Goldstein notes, every single one of the companies listed are currently facing lawsuits or are under investigation by either the Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission, and two of these corporations were clients of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's during his time as a consultant at WestExec Advisors. And in California, Variety reports Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a bill that “sought to ward off catastrophic risks of highly advanced [AI] models…[that] could be used to develop chemical or nuclear weapons.” This bill was strongly supported by SAG-AFTRA.7. A new article in the Atlantic makes the case that “Legalizing Sports Gambling Was a Huge Mistake.” On a previous program we discussed how the “widespread legalization of sports gambling over the past five years has [led to a] roughly 28% increase in bankruptcies and an 8% increase in debt transferred to debt collectors,” along with substantial increases in auto loan delinquencies and use of debt consolidation loans. Beyond the financial damages however, this piece cites a new University of Oregon study that found in places where sports gambling is legalized, a loss by the home NFL team increases intimate partner violence by approximately 10%. As Deseret News put the question, “If, after six years, a law was discovered to be encouraging domestic violence while causing people, especially the poor, to lose what little money they could put toward savings, what would be the correct next step?”8. On September 24th, the Federal Trade Commission took action against Invitation Homes, the country's largest landlord of single-family homes, for “an array of unlawful actions against consumers, including deceiving renters about lease costs, charging undisclosed junk fees, failing to inspect homes before residents moved in, and unfairly withholding tenants' security deposits when they moved out.” The FTC complaint cites a 2019 email from Invitation Homes' CEO “calling on the senior vice president responsible for overseeing the company's fee program to ‘juice this hog'” by making additional fees mandatory for renters. This action comes as “Democrats Are Torn Between Donors and Their Base,” over the high-profile FTC Chair Lina Khan, Wired reports. While many billionaire Democratic donors have publicly called for Khan's ouster, polling shows around “80 percent of Democrats feel that the government should be doing more to take on corporate monopolies, compared to only 3 percent who say it should be doing less...[and] Nearly 90 percent of Democrats…feel that lobbyists and corporate executives hold too much power over the government.” To his credit, powerful House Democrat Jim Clyburn recently defended Khan when asked whether she should be fired, saying “… fired for what? For doing [her] job?…I suspect that people who represent Invitation Homes may want her to be replaced by somebody who would not do their [job],” per the Huffington Post.9. POLITICO Europe has published a shocking exposé documenting “the atrocities carried out during the summer of 2021 by a [Mozambican] commando unit led by an officer who said his mission was to protect ‘the project of Total.'” The “Total” in question being TotalEnergies, the French energy titan operating an enormous liquid natural gas plant in the Southeast African country. According to this report, “villagers had been caught in the crossfire between the Mozambican army and ISIS-affiliated militants. Having fled their homes, they had gone to seek the protection of government soldiers. Instead…[t]he soldiers accused the villagers of being members of the insurgency. They separated the men — a group of between 180 and 250 — from the women and children. Then they crammed their prisoners into… shipping containers…hitting, kicking and striking them with rifle butts. The soldiers held the men in the containers for three months. They beat, suffocated, starved, tortured and finally killed their detainees. Ultimately, only 26 prisoners survived.” Beyond this horrific massacre, this piece investigates the complex relationship between the Mozambican government, the Islamist insurgency, and French energy interests operating in Mozambique.10. Finally, on the eve of the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's incoming president and the first ever Jewish head of state in North America, tensions are mounting between the country and its northern neighbor, the United States. On his way out, popular left-wing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, or AMLO, has declared a Yucatán port owned by Alabama-based Vulcan Materials a nature reserve in a move that the company is calling “expropriation.” According to Reuters, the company has quarried limestone in Mexico for over three decades and AMLO has long criticized their activities as environmentally damaging. AMLO also offered offered up to 7 billion pesos or $362 million for the land, but Vulcan rejected the offer. In response to AMLO's move, Republican Senators Katie Britt of Alabama and John Cornyn of Texas sent a letter “threatening Mexico with ‘crushing consequences' if the incoming Administration of Claudia Sheinbaum,” doesn't reverse this decision, per José Díaz Briseño of Reforma. This vague saber rattling raises the question, voiced by decorated journalist Ryan Grim, “Are Senate Republicans threatening some kind of coup”?This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe