Podcasts about metallurgical

Interview with Alan Carter, President & CEO of Cabral Gold Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/cabral-gold-tsxv-cbr-near-term-production-pivot-advances-6950Recording date: 28th May 2025Cabral Gold Corp (TSXV:CBR) is positioning itself as a compelling transition story in the junior mining sector, advancing its Cuiú Cuiú gold project in northern Brazil from exploration toward near-term production through an innovative low-cost strategy. CEO Alan Carter has architected a development approach centered on extracting gold from saprolite—weathered rock material resembling mud—through heap leach processing, offering significant advantages over traditional hard rock mining.The company's starter operation targets a 60-meter thick saprolite layer requiring no drilling, blasting, or crushing, making it "an earth moving exercise basically, not a rock mining exercise," according to Carter. Metallurgical testing has yielded exceptional results, with 70% gold recovery achieved within 12 days compared to months typically required for heap leach operations. The September 2024 Preliminary Feasibility Study outlined $37 million USD in capital costs, generating a 47% post-tax Internal Rate of Return at $2,250 per ounce gold. With current gold prices around $3,250 per ounce, Carter projects approximately $2,300 per ounce profit margins.Beyond the starter operation lies significant district-scale potential. Historic placer production of 2 million ounces at Cuiú Cuiú compares to just 200,000 ounces at neighboring Tocantinzinho, which became a 2.5 million ounce deposit. Cabral's soil anomaly spans 7 kilometers versus 1.2 kilometers at Tocantinzinho, while the company has identified 50 exploration targets compared to six at the neighboring mine.Recent drilling has delivered impressive results, including 12 meters at 27 grams per tonne and 49 meters at 2 grams per tonne across multiple new discoveries. Following a successful $15 million CAD financing, the company has mobilized multiple drill rigs to advance various targets toward resource estimates.Carter has invested $2 million CAD personally, demonstrating management alignment while rejecting traditional dilutive financing models. The company expects a construction decision by mid-Q2 2025, with production targeted for mid-2026, positioning Cabral to generate cash flow for district-wide exploration while avoiding excessive shareholder dilution.View Cabral Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/cabral-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Join host Doug Glenn as he converses with Katelyn Kirsch, a metallurgical engineer with extensive experience in the heat treating industry. Katelyn discusses her career journey, including roles at Huron Casting, Federal Screw Works, and Moeller Aerospace. This episode highlights integrating new equipment and processes, managing thermal processing, and setting up a metallurgical lab. Katelyn also shares insights on the challenges of implementing new processes, the importance of hands-on experience, and the benefits of bringing processes in-house for improved turnaround times. The episode provides valuable perspectives for professionals in the heat treating field. Watch | Listen | Learn Full transcript, audio, and video to this episode is located here: https://heattreattoday.com/radio

Interview with Matthew Hayes, Executive Director of James Bay Minerals Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/james-bay-minerals-asx-jby-two-pronged-approach-near-surface-gold-high-grade-skarn-upside-6312Recording date: 28th April 2025James Bay Minerals is advancing its strategic 1.4 million ounce gold resource in Nevada toward potential near-term production. The project features a high-grade component of 980,000 ounces grading 6.67 g/t gold and a surface oxide component of approximately 400,000 ounces at nearly 4 g/t.Located adjacent to Nevada Gold Mines' Phoenix operation, described as "the largest gold mine in the world," JBY's asset shares identical geology with a proven neighbor that has produced 9 million ounces over 40 years. The project benefits from existing infrastructure including power, paved roads, and secured water rights, with just a 15-minute drive to the established mining town of Battle Mountain.Executive Director Matthew Hayes, who holds approximately 15% of the company, highlighted their production-focused strategy: "We've got advanced heap leach permitting in place. And within 8-12 months we could be in production." This heap leach approach could enable operations to begin at a relatively modest capital cost compared to conventional mining.JBY acquired the asset in a distressed situation for less than $4 per ounce (now effectively under $2 per ounce at current share prices) and maintains a healthy treasury with $7.3 million cash. The company is currently conducting a 4,000-meter drill program targeting significant resource expansion, including previously undrilled high-grade outcrops with samples up to 42 g/t gold.Metallurgical studies demonstrate favorable recoveries of 79% for oxide material, exceeding the neighboring operation's 68% recovery despite processing much lower grades (0.32 g/t).Management's substantial ownership (approximately 33% collectively) aligns interests with shareholders and supports their anti-dilutive approach, with Hayes noting: "We'll most likely be looking to do it majority through debt financing."In the current strong gold price environment, JBY represents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to a potential near-term gold producer in a premier mining jurisdiction.View James Bay Minerals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/james-bay-mineralsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

On March 3, 2025, Canadian North Resources (TSXV: CNRI | OTCQX: CNRSF | FSX: EO0) announced the launch of a new metallurgical program at the Ferguson Lake Critical Minerals Project in Nunavut. This follows the successful technical evaluation of bioleaching technology.In this interview, Project Geologist Carl-Philippe Folkesson discusses key details of the metallurgical program, the promising results of the 2024 bioleaching tests, and the development of a mineral processing flowsheet aimed at reducing capital costs.Learn more: https://cnresources.com/2025/03/03/canadian-north-resources-inc-expands-metallurgical-programs-applying-low-carbon-footprint-bioleaching-technology-on-ferguson-lake-ni-cu-co-pge-project/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/HLcH1aRkQLAAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

North Bay Resources has reached a key milestone in its gold production efforts, successfully completing a test shipment of 327 lbs. of gold concentrate from the Bishop Gold Mill to Just Refiners in Reno, NV. CEO Jared Lazerson shared the update with Steve Darling from Proactive, emphasizing the company's progress in optimizing mill operations and enhancing gold recovery from its Fran Gold Property. The February ore processing runs yielded approximately 2.44 troy ounces of contained gold from 10 tons of ore, equating to a recovered gold grade of 0.24 ounces per ton. Additionally, 0.1 ounces of contained gold remains in low-grade concentrate at the mill. Current estimates place overall recovery at 50%, with gravity-recoverable gold recovery at 70%. Metallurgical testing suggests that up to 67% gravity recovery can be achieved, with an additional 30% recoverable through flotation. To further enhance recovery rates, North Bay Resources is bringing its flotation circuit online, targeting very fine gold and gold in quartz that is not efficiently captured by existing gravity separation methods. This upgrade is expected to boost overall gold recovery by up to 30% as the company continues to refine its extraction process. With ongoing improvements to both its gravity and flotation circuits, North Bay Resources is poised to significantly enhance gold recovery and production efficiency at the Bishop Gold Mill, marking an important step in its broader operational strategy. #proactiveinvestors #northbayresourcesinc #otc #nbri #PlatinumConcentrate #NorthBayResources #MiningNews #CaliforniaGold #JaredLazerson #GoldRush #ProactiveInvestors #PreciousMetals #MiningUpdates ---#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Aftermath Silver CEO Ralph Rushton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the Phase 2 diamond drill program at the Berenguela silver-copper-manganese deposit in Puno, southern Peru. The latest results continue to confirm high-grade silver and copper mineralization, with step-out drilling extending the known resource. The company reporting AFD100, drilled 50m east of prior work, returned the longest copper intercept to date with 156m @ 1.12% Cu, 290 g/t Ag, and 7.3% Mn. Hole AFD100 also delivered the two highest silver assays ever recorded at Berenguela, 1.95m @ 14,252 g/t (1.43% Ag) from 29.30m to 31.25m, including: These results confirm significant silver and copper enrichment in the Eastern Zone, with further assay results from the current program expected in the coming weeks. Metallurgical testing is underway, building on historic studies, with a focus on producing Silver and copper metal and a commercial battery-grade or fertilizer-grade manganese product These advancements reinforce Berenguela's potential as a significant silver-copper-manganese deposit, supporting Aftermath Silver's strategy of advancing high-quality critical metal projects. #proactiveinvestors #aftermathsilverltd #tsxv #aag #otcqx #aagff #mining #SilverMining, #BerenguelaProject, #Mining #Silver #Copper #Manganese #Peru #DrillingResults #BatteryMetals #ResourceModel #Investing

Matt Manson, CEO of Radisson Mining, discusses the recent metallurgical test results for their O'Brien gold project, highlighting the various recovery options available. He explains the significance of these results in the context of potential partnerships with IAMGOLD and the competitive landscape in the Abitibi region. The discussion also covers the complexities of toll milling agreements versus hub and spoke models, emphasizing the strategic positioning of Radisson Mining in a competitive gold market.

David Gower, CEO and Chairman of Emerita Resources (TSX.V: EMO – OTC: EMOTF), joins me to provide an update on the continued metallurgical testing beyond even the Phase 2, showing enhanced gold recoveries at La Romanera, along with an exploration and development update at El Cura and other derisking work being conducted to advance the polymetallic Iberian West Project (IBW), located in southern Spain.   We start by discussing the ongoing metallurgical work completed in the Phase 2 testing at the IBW Project, mostly at the Zinc-Copper-Lead-Silver-Gold La Infanta and Romanera deposits. David shares how their approach has optimizing metal recoveries at both areas using separate copper, lead, and zinc concentrates; but also a new 2 phase system really improves the gold recoveries, which would impact future payables in production scenario at La Romanera which has a higher gold credit.  The company is also still exploring the viability of a 4th arsenopyrite concentrate circuit at Romanera to capture even higher gold values and payable arsenic credit that would report to this concentrate, but the previously mentioned 2-phase process doesn't require this.      Next we pivoted over to the exploration and development potential at El Cura , which was not part of the Phase 1 or Phase 2 metallurgical study, but is going through it's own testing at present.  There has also been a continued focus on exploration drilling and expanding the mineralized area so that this 3rd deposit it can be included in the coming updated resource estimate due out in late Q1.  David walks us through how each of these 3 deposit areas plays into the larger development strategy where the earlier stage mining at La Infanta can now drift through El Cura on the way to the development of La Romanera, bringing in El Cura as a future economic driver much earlier in the mining sequence now.  This will be highlighted in a PFS due out later in 2025.   We wrap up noting the ongoing exploration work at the earlier-stage Nuevo Tintillo Project, and got an update on where things are in the courts, with 3 months until the sentencing portion of the legal proceedings in their initiative to be awarded the high-grade polymetallic Aznalcóllar Project.   If you have any follow up questions for David regarding Emerita Resources, then email those in to me at  Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the latest news from Emerita Resources

Interview with Terry Lynch, CEO of Power NickelOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/power-nickel-tsxvpnpn-unearthing-a-high-grade-polymetallic-gem-in-quebecs-james-bay-region-5925Recording date: 19th December 2024Power Nickel (TSXV:PNPN) has electrified the market with a major new nickel-copper-PGM discovery at its NISK project in Quebec. The company was originally exploring NISK for its high-grade nickel potential, but a wild step-out hole 5.5 km away hit a massive sulfide zone grading 1.5% copper and nearly 1 oz/ton platinum group metals (PGMs) over 8 meters. Subsequent drilling has traced this Lion Zone over 500 meters of strike length and to 500-600 meter depth, with exceptional grades of up to 7% copper equivalent over significant widths.CEO Terry Lynch believes they are just scratching the surface of a large mineralized system. "For every ton of copper sulfide you find, you find between 2-7 tons of nickel sulfides underneath, with an average of around five," he explained in a recent interview. "If we find 10, 15, 20 million tons of copper sulfide, ordinarily one would expect somewhere between 40 to 100 million tons of nickel sulfide. It's going to be big."Power Nickel already has an estimated 5-7 million tons grading 5-7% copper equivalent at Lion based on about 10,000 meters of drilling. The current 30,000 meter program aims to triple that to 15-20 million tons in 2025. Three drill rigs are turning now with a steady flow of assay results expected to start in January.The company is well funded after raising C$20 million in a financing anchored by mining magnate Robert Friedland and other billionaire backers including Rob McEwen. Power Nickel has also seen strong interest from major mining companies who are eager to secure new supplies of critical minerals like nickel and copper.Metallurgical studies are a key focus for 2025 to determine the best way to economically recover all the valuable metals in this polymetallic deposit. CEO Lynch is optimistic they can achieve good recoveries based on discussions with Friedland who has extensive experience with similar deposits in South Africa.The blue sky potential for Power Nickel is to have a world-class discovery on its hands, in the same league as giant camps like Norilsk, Voisey's Bay or Sudbury. Even at this relatively early stage, analysts ascribe a value of roughly C$100 million to the Lion Zone discovery. Lynch sees potential for a 10-bagger or more. "All great deposits get paid and this will be a great deposit," he affirmed. "Our shareholders will get what they deserve."With a monster discovery shaping up, a strong Quebec address, and lots of news flow on tap, Power Nickel has all the ingredients to charge up your mining portfolio. Drill results and metallurgy news in 2025 could provide the jolt to power shares significantly higher.

North Bay Resources CEO Jared Lazerson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share positive results from metallurgical studies conducted at the company's Fran Gold Project in British Columbia. The studies demonstrated an impressive total gold recovery of 97%, achieved through a combination of 67% recovery by gravity separation and 30% by flotation. The head grade, originally reported at 0.9 ounces per ton gold, was significantly upgraded during testing. Gravity concentration yielded 8.54 opt gold, followed by flotation results of 2.69 opt gold, producing a final combined concentrate of 11.23 opt gold—representing an extraordinary 12x concentration of the material. Lazerson elaborated on the advanced methodologies employed, explaining that samples were digested using a three-acid microwave digestion system. This system applies precise microwave energy to heat the acid mixture evenly and rapidly, ensuring complete dissolution of the sample matrix. Following digestion, the emissions were analyzed using an optical emission spectrometer, enabling precise quantification of elements such as barium, calcium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, iron, potassium, lithium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, nickel, lead, strontium, and zinc. The metallurgical grind study was conducted on 1,000-gram samples to determine the time required to achieve a target grind size of 90% passing 106 microns (um). Two portions of the material were milled accordingly and subjected to gravity separation and flotation testing, resulting in the exceptional recovery and concentration outcomes. In addition to these metallurgical advancements, Lazerson provided updates on the loading and transportation of a 120-ton shipment of gold-bearing material to the company's Bishop Gold Mill in California. The shipment, totaling 240,000 pounds, consisted of 82 super-sacks with an average weight of 2,900 pounds each. Lazerson highlighted that fewer sacks were required than anticipated, suggesting higher metal content, as gold at the Fran Project is often associated with up to 20% iron content. The first rail shipment has now been completed, with the initial load expected to arrive at its destination imminently. #proactiveinvestors #northbayresourcesinc #otc #nbri #PlatinumConcentrate #NorthBayResources #MetallurgicalStudies #NorthBayResources #MiningInnovation #FranGoldProject #GoldRecovery #ResourceDevelopment #InvestingInGold #MiningUpdates #ProactiveInvestors#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Proactive's Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts' of the latest news from Great Boulder Resources Ltd (ASX:GBR). The company has received high-grade gold intersections from resource definition drilling at the Saltbush prospect within its Side Well Gold Project in Western Australia, which holds a mineral resource estimate of 668,000 ounces at 2.8 g/t gold. Recent drilling at Saltbush returned notable results, including 8 metres at 7.59 g/t from 12 metres with 5 metres at 10.14 g/t within that intersection. The drilling also confirmed that the mineralisation extends to the north and remains open in this direction, suggesting significant potential for an extension to the strike length of the deposit. Managing director Andrew Paterson expressed satisfaction with the results, emphasising the prospect's potential for further development. At the Side Well South prospect, initial aircore drilling identified gold mineralisation along strike from historical workings at the Golden Bracelet mine. Aircore drilling has resumed in the area and further results are expected. Great Boulder is advancing other initiatives, including RC drilling at Mulga Bill North and Mulga Bill, aircore drilling at Side Well South and auger sampling over the Wanbanna joint venture tenements. Metallurgical testing on samples from Mulga Bill is ongoing, with results anticipated early next year. The company has deferred a planned resource update to incorporate results from these additional drilling campaigns. #ProactiveInvestors #GreatBoulderResources #ASX #JusttheFacts #GoldExploration #SaltbushProspect #SideWellGoldProject #HighGradeGold #WesternAustralia #GoldDrilling #MineralResource #MiningNews #GoldMining #ExplorationUpdates #RCDrilling #AircoreDrilling #GoldDiscovery #GoldenBraceletMine #AustralianMining #Mineralisation #MiningInvestment #MetallurgicalTesting #ResourceUpdate

Interview with Graham Crew, CEO of Rupert Resources Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/rupert-resources-tsxvrup-ikkari-shaping-up-as-tier-one-gold-asset-4674Recording date: 20th November 2024Rupert Resources, advancing its 4-million-ounce Ikkari gold deposit in Finland, is entering a transformative phase under new CEO Graham Crew, who brings significant mine-building experience to guide the project through development.The Ikkari deposit, discovered in 2020, stands out for its exceptional characteristics. With 96% of the resource in the indicated category and approximately 10,000 ounces per vertical meter in the first few hundred meters, the project offers robust fundamentals. Metallurgical recoveries exceeding 95% further enhance the project's technical merit."The deposit itself is very robust in terms of the endowment, the ounces, the grade close to the surface... it's going to be a relatively low-cost deposit on a world scale because of the quality of the deposit," notes Crew, highlighting the project's economic potential.The company has outlined a clear development timeline. A Preliminary Feasibility Study is due to complete in 2024, followed by Environmental Impact Assessment submission in 2025. Finland's transparent permitting process typically takes 12 months, suggesting potential project permits by end-2026. A recent $35 million financing ensures funding through these near-term milestones.Notably, management plans to develop the project independently rather than position for sale. Base case economics using $1,700 gold provide significant margin potential at current prices while maintaining conservative planning parameters. The development strategy emphasizes quality over speed, particularly important given recent sector challenges with capital cost overruns.The project benefits from its Finnish location, offering a stable mining jurisdiction with skilled workforce and established infrastructure. The permitting process, while thorough, follows predictable timelines with extensive stakeholder consultation throughout.Additional upside exists through several satellite targets within 10km of Ikkari. Management views this regional potential as complementary to development activities, potentially providing resource growth without compromising core project advancement.Key risks to monitor include gold price volatility, capital cost environment, permitting progress, and future construction funding requirements. However, the company's conservative approach to development planning and focus on technical excellence aims to mitigate execution risks.With few advanced gold projects progressing toward production in premium jurisdictions, Rupert Resources gives investors exposure to a high-quality development story with clear catalysts through 2024-26. The combination of asset quality, jurisdictional advantage, and experienced leadership positions the company to potentially capture significant value as it advances toward production.View Rupert Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/rupert-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Richard Osmond, President & CEO of Element 29 Resources Inc.Recording date: 20th November 2024Element 29 Resources (TSXV:ECU) is a copper exploration company that offers investors an attractive opportunity to gain exposure to a major new discovery in a top mining jurisdiction. The company's flagship Elida project in Central Peru has all the key ingredients for success: scale, grade, infrastructure, and exploration upside.Elida is a significant grassroots copper discovery with a current inferred resource of 321.7 million tonnes grading 0.32% copper, 0.029% molybdenum and 2.6 g/t silver. Discovered by Lundin Mining, which completed nearly 10,000 meters of drilling, Elida was acquired by Element 29 in 2019. The company has since expanded the resource with an additional 5,000 meters of drilling and sees potential to grow it substantially larger.The project benefits from excellent infrastructure, with power, water, and transport facilities nearby. Elida is located just 200 km from Lima at low elevation and is easily accessible by highway. It is close to the operating Antamina mine and it's concentrate pipeline and port facilities. This should enable the project to be developed at low capital and operating costs.Importantly, Elida is expected to produce a very clean, high-quality copper concentrate with negligible arsenic levels. This is a key differentiating factor that could command a premium price from smelters. Metallurgical testing is underway and will provide greater insight into the process flowsheet and recoveries.Peru is one of the world's top copper producers, with a mature mining industry and strong government support. Several major new copper mines have been successfully permitted and developed in the country in recent years. Element 29 has strong community relations and is actively engaging with local stakeholders to ensure the project provides sustainable economic benefits.The Elida project is large enough to be developed as a standalone operation or could be an attractive acquisition target. CEO Richard Osmond sees potential for Elida to grow to over 500 million tonnes, noting that the current resource covers just a small portion of the 2.5 x 2.5 km alteration footprint. Element 29 is targeting a preliminary economic assessment on the project within the next 2-3 years to demonstrate its economic potential.Despite its attractive fundamentals, Element 29 is currently trading at just C$0.45 per pound of copper-equivalent, well below the valuations of more advanced development projects. This reflects the earlier stage nature of the asset but provides considerable potential for re-rating as the company executes its business plan.With a major copper discovery, strong management team, and strategic location in a mining-friendly jurisdiction, Element 29 Resources offers a compelling investment opportunity. As the world faces a looming shortage of copper supply, the company is well-positioned to create substantial shareholder value through exploration success and project advancement. The Elida project provides exposure to a potential Tier 1 copper asset at an attractive valuation with multiple near-term catalysts on the horizon.View Element 29's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/element-29-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

David Gower, CEO and Chairman of Emerita Resources (TSX.V: EMO – OTC: EMOTF), joins me to provide an update on the Phase 2 metallurgical testing results, along with an update on both exploration and development work being conducted at multiple deposits to advance the polymetallic Iberian West Project (IBW), located in southern Spain.   We start by discussing the ongoing work completed in the Phase 2 metallurgical testing at the IBW Project, mostly at the Zinc-Copper-Lead-Silver-Gold La Infanta and Romanera deposits. David shares their approach to optimizing metal recoveries at both areas using separate copper, lead, and zinc concentrates; but also shares how their could be a 4th arsenic concentrate at Romanera to capture the high gold values that would report to this concentrate.  Another option would be an additional circuit removing the arsenic and pouring gold dore bars on site if not going after that 4th concentrate.    El Cura was not part of the Phase 1 or Phase 2 metallurgical study, but is going through it's own testing at present, along with a continued focus on exploration drilling and expanding the defining the resources at this 3rd deposit area.  David walks us through how each of these 3 deposit areas plays into the larger development strategy that the company is explorating, and that this IBW project is now a project designated as significant in Spain, and how the government has been helpful in working along side the Company and navigating the best practices and permitting process.   We wrap up noting the ongoing exploration work at the earlier-stage Nuevo Tintillo Project, and got an update on where things are in the courts, with 4 months until the sentencing portion of the legal proceedings in their initiative to be awarded the high-grade polymetallic Aznalcóllar Project/   If you have any follow up questions for David regarding Emerita Resources, then email those in to me at  Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the latest news from Emerita Resources

In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall engages with CEOs Jimmy Brock of CONSOL Energy and Randall Atkins of Ramaco Resources to discuss the evolving role of coal in the energy landscape. Although coal's share of US electricity generation has declined significantly, both executives argue that coal remains vital, particularly in steel production. They explore coal's diversification into new markets, including rare earth elements and advanced carbon products, while also discussing the future of carbon capture technologies.  Subscribe to Energy Evolution to stay current on the energy transition and its implications.

In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall engages with CEOs Jimmy Brock of CONSOL Energy and Randall Atkins of Ramaco Resources to discuss the evolving role of coal in the energy landscape. Although coal's share of US electricity generation has declined significantly, both executives argue that coal remains vital, particularly in steel production. They explore coal's diversification into new markets, including rare earth elements and advanced carbon products, while also discussing the future of carbon capture technologies.  Subscribe to Energy Evolution to stay current on the energy transition and its implications.

Stellar Resources Ltd (ASX:SRZ, OTC:SLROF) managing director Simon Taylor joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to discuss an accelorated drilling program at the Heemskirk Tin Project in Western Tasmania, where it now has three diamond drill rigs on-site. The company has completed 2,723 metres of drilling across seven holes, part of a planned 9,500-metre, 24-hole program. Drilling is focused on the Severn and Queen Hill deposits, aiming to upgrade inferred resources to the indicated category, extend mineralisation along the trend and establish platforms for downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys. The first results from this drilling are expected in November, with further results from ore sorting and metallurgical test work anticipated over the December and March quarters. This drilling supports the ongoing pre-feasibility study (PFS), providing essential inputs such as metallurgical samples, geotechnical data and hydrological study platforms. The current mineral resource estimate for the Heemskirk Tin Project is 7.48 million tonnes at a grade of 1.04% tin, containing 77,820 tonnes of tin, making it Australia's highest-grade undeveloped tin resource and the third globally. Metallurgical and ore sorting test work is underway, with initial samples already dispatched. #ProactiveInvestors #StellarResources #ASX #HeemskirkTinProject #DiamondDrilling #TinMining #MiningExploration #ResourceUpgrade #MetallurgicalTestWork #OreSorting #GeotechnicalStudies #MiningAustralia #TinDeposits #MineralResources #TasmaniaMining #MineralExploration #HydrologicalStudies #MiningDevelopment #MiningNews #DrillProgram #ElectromagneticSurveys #Tin #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 21322 Metallurgical and materials engineers for All of Canada Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 2142 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 21322 Metallurgical and materials engineers through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of All of Canada. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for All of Canada are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | - | 5 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 35 | 10 | 25 If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Matt Warder, @mfwarder on Twitter/X, is back on the podcast to discuss all things Coal, including: overall thoughts on coal at this point September 2024, vision for coal with AI, met coal, upcoming election, Peabody $BTU 13D, $CEIX $ARCH merger and more! You can Follow Matt Warder on Twitter/X @mfwarder: https://twitter.com/mfwarder Matt Warder's first appearance on YAVP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF0uGS4swLM Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Tegus [2:31] Where we are in the overall coal market [4:38] Coal for AI overview [12:18] Overall supply/demand for Metallurgical "met" coal [17:35] How does the election affect coal market [21:31] Vision for Coal and AI, how does coal morph into an AI play [30:26] AI arms race and building AI data centers, timeline to building this AI / Coal power play and how should folks think about new coal plants in America [35:21] Final thoughts on AI and Coal [38:31] Peabody $BTU 13D [46:40] Peabody and Consol Energy / Arch Resource merger conference calls; why are management communicating this way [49:16] Insider ownership in Coal stocks [55:37] Other levers that could be pulled to unlock value in PRB [59:38] How to think about met coal stocks right now and their performance [1:03:21] $BTU corporate action ideas [1:05:45] Comments on $CEIX $ARCH merger Episode sponsor: Tegus If you've been reading my newsletters, you know how often I rely on Tegus for my research. It's truly revolutionized how I get up to speed on new industries and companies. Tegus has the largest transcript library in the world, with over 75% of private market transcripts. Whether you're curious about AI, biotech, or any niche market, Tegus has the insights you need. What sets Tegus apart is its all-in-one platform. It's packed with expert call transcripts, management checks, panel calls, and in-depth financial data. No more jumping between different services or piecing together fragmented data. With Tegus, everything is right at your fingertips. The best part? The insights you get are from the very people shaping the industries you're interested in. You'll find perspectives from insiders and executives that you simply can't get anywhere else. To see Tegus in action and understand why it's my go-to resource, visit Tegus.com/value – that's T-E-G-U-S dot com slash value. Trust me, once you try Tegus, you'll never look back.

First Phosphate's CEO, John Passalacqua and Chief Geologist Gilles Laverdiere joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the results of the company's initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Project, located in Quebec. The deposit is part of the vast Lac-Saint-Jean anorthosite suite (LSJAS), recognized as the largest phosphate-mineralized anorthosite formation globally. The estimate revealed that the Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Deposit holds an Inferred pit-constrained Mineral Resource of 214.0 Mt at 6.01% phosphate and an Indicated pit-constrained Mineral Resource of 41.5 Mt at 6.49% phosphate. Metallurgical testing suggests an anticipated apatite concentrate grade of 40% P2O5 with an impressive 91% recovery rate. In addition to phosphate, the deposit offers the potential for recovering two other valuable mineral products: magnetite (iron) and ilmenite (titanium). The project has significant room for expansion, as it remains open at depth. First Phosphate is now focused on advancing the project toward a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), expected later this year, which will pave the way for a Feasibility Study and potentially bring the project closer to production. This development marks a key milestone in the company's growth and the future of phosphate production in Quebec. #proactiveinvestors #firstphosphatecorp #phosphate #BéginLamarcheproject #CEOInterview #CompanyUpdate #StrategicGrowth #SustainableMining #GreenApproach #Geology, #Mining, #PhosphateDrilling, #ResourceEstimate, #PEA, #MountainZone, #NorthZone, #SouthZone, #DrillProgramme, #MineralExploration, #HighGradePhosphate, #GeologicalSurvey, #MiningConsultants, #3DModel, #EconomicAssessment, #ProactiveNews, #GeologicalResources, #MineralDeposit, #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Astral Resources NL (ASX: AAR) Managing Director Marc Ducler joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to discuss its outstanding metallurgical test results from the Mandilla Gold Project's Hestia, Eos, and Iris deposits. These tests revealed high gold recoveries, rapid leaching, and low reagent consumption under coarse grind sizes and modest cyanide concentrations. At a 212µm grind size, recoveries achieved were 99.5% for Hestia, 98.8% for Eos, and 96.5% for Iris. These results confirm the exceptional metallurgical characteristics of the Mandilla project, similar to those previously demonstrated at Theia, the project's flagship deposit. Additionally, Astral is conducting an in-fill drilling program at Theia, having completed 70 holes for 6,500 metres. The drill rig has now moved to the Feysville Gold Project, where it is undertaking a 34-hole program to test extensions at the Kamperman deposit. Early drilling results have intersected significant quartz and sulphide mineralisation, indicative of gold-bearing lithologies. Mineral resource estimates for Think Big, Rogan Josh, and Kamperman at Feysville are expected later this month, with further updates for Hestia and Eos due in the December quarter. #ProactiveInvestors #AstralResources #MandillaGoldProject #ASXAAR #GoldExploration #MetallurgicalResults #GoldMining #HestiaDeposit #EosDeposit #IrisDeposit #KalgoorlieGold #FeysvilleProject #KampermanDeposit #GoldRecovery #TheiaDeposit #GoldResource #MiningNews #ExplorationDrilling #GoldMineralisation #GoldDeposits #CyanideLeaching

Interview with Ben Pullinger, President & CEO of ATEX Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/atex-resources-tsxvatx-rapidly-advancing-new-copper-gold-discovery-5503Recording date: 12th September 2024ATEX Resources (TSXV:ATX) is rapidly emerging as a significant player in the copper exploration sector, advancing a potentially world-class copper-gold project in Chile's mineral-rich Atacama region. The company's flagship asset has already demonstrated substantial scale and continues to grow, offering investors exposure to one of the largest undeveloped copper resources globally.Current inferred resources stand at an impressive 1.5 billion tons at 0.7% copper, with a high-grade component that enhances the project's economic potential. Recent exploration success, particularly in the Phase 4 drilling program, has further bolstered the project's prospects. A new high-grade zone discovered in the final hole of Phase 4, featuring 100 meters at 2% copper equivalent, overlies the main porphyry system and could significantly impact future development scenarios.ATEX is poised to commence its largest drilling campaign to date with the upcoming Phase 5 program. This extensive drilling effort is expected to double the company's dataset, potentially expanding the resource and increasing confidence in grade and continuity. CEO Ben Pullinger emphasizes the company's exploration efficiency, noting their progress from "geological curiosity" to approaching a top 10 undeveloped copper project in just three to four years.Metallurgical performance is another strong point, with reported recoveries of 95% for copper and 94% for gold. These high recovery rates bode well for potential future economic viability. Additional large-scale metallurgical testing is underway to further validate these promising results.ATEX currently owns 49% of the project but has a clear path to 100% ownership with a final payment of $8 million due. This relatively modest payment for full ownership of a potentially world-class asset represents a significant value creation opportunity for shareholders.The macro environment for copper appears favorable, with demand expected to surge due to global electrification and renewable energy initiatives. This backdrop of rising demand against tightening supply could support higher long-term copper prices, potentially enhancing the economics of projects like ATEX's.While ATEX has demonstrated strong exploration capabilities, management is open to strategic partnerships to advance the project towards development. This pragmatic approach recognizes the significant capital requirements for large-scale copper projects and could provide a pathway to realizing the asset's full value.Investors should note that ATEX, as an exploration-stage company, carries risks typical of the junior mining sector. These include exploration risk, potential for dilution, and sensitivity to commodity prices. However, the project's scale, location in a premier mining jurisdiction, and continued exploration success mitigate some of these risks.ATEX's market capitalization may see significant re-rating as the project advances and derisks. Management draws parallels to other successful copper explorers that have seen substantial value appreciation based on exploration results.For investors seeking exposure to the copper sector with significant upside potential, ATEX Resources presents a compelling opportunity. The combination of a large-scale project in a top jurisdiction, ongoing exploration success, and favorable copper market fundamentals positions ATEX as an attractive option in the junior mining space. As always, investors should conduct their own due diligence and consider their risk tolerance when evaluating exploration-stage companies.View ATEX Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/atex-resources-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

DLP Resources CEO Ian Gendall joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news regarding the initial metallurgical scoping study for the company's Aurora Project in southern Peru. The study revealed that Aurora features simple metallurgy, yielding high recoveries of critical minerals—copper, molybdenum, and silver—through standard flotation processes. The results showed impressive recoveries, with copper at 95.8%, molybdenum at 86.4%, and silver at 89.3%, all in high-grade concentrates free from deleterious elements. Gendall also reflected on recent drill results from the project, highlighting drill hole A24-016, which was drilled northwest and intersected copper, molybdenum, and silver mineralization throughout its 1,080.15-meter depth. The top section of the hole, from 0 to 89 meters, returned 0.48% CuEq in mineralized hornfels, while the lower 216.15 meters revealed 0.82% CuEq in both mineralized hornfels and quartz-eye-feldspar-biotite porphyry. Currently, two rigs are drilling holes A24-017 and A24-018 in the northeast and southwest zones, with the company aiming to extend copper-molybdenum mineralization. Results from these drilling efforts are expected to be released in late September and early October, further advancing the exploration potential of the Aurora Project. #proactiveinvestors #dlpresourcesinc #tsxv #otcqb #dlprf #CopperExploration #Molybdenum #MiningProjects #AuroraProject #DrillingUpdates #MiningInvesting #ResourceEstimates #MetallurgicalStudy #ProactiveInvestors ---#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Canada Immigration Provincial pick under Other Priority occupations  by Ontario on 13 August 2024 Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Ontario. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. |  Ontario selected potential PNP nominees under Other Priority occupations on  13/08/2024.     Other Priority occupations Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 54 and above, and a job offer in one of the national occupational codes (NOC) below: NOC 00015 - Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities NOC 12200 - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers NOC 13101 - Property administrators NOC 13102 - Payroll administrators NOC 10010 - Financial managers NOC 10011 - Human resources managers NOC 10022 - Advertising, marketing and public relations managers NOC 11100 - Financial auditors and accountants NOC 11200 - Human resources professionals NOC 11202 - Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations NOC 12100 - Executive assistants NOC 12102 - Procurement and purchasing agents and officers NOC 21300 - Civil engineers NOC 21301 - Mechanical engineers NOC 21310 - Electrical and electronics engineers NOC 22212 - Drafting technologists and technicians NOC 22233 - Construction inspectors NOC 22303 - Construction estimators NOC 22310 - Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians NOC 22311 - Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) NOC 52121 - Interior designers and interior decorators NOC 60010 - Corporate sales managers NOC 10012 - Purchasing managers NOC 10020 - Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers NOC 10021 - Banking, credit and other investment managers NOC 10029 - Other business services managers NOC 11101 - Financial and investment analysts NOC 11103 - Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers NOC 11201 - Professional occupations in business management consulting NOC 12010 - Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers NOC 12011 - Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers NOC 12012 - Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers NOC 12101 - Human resources and recruitment officers NOC 12103 - Conference and event planners NOC 12110 - Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations NOC 12111 - Health information management occupations NOC 12112 - Records management technicians NOC 12113 - Statistical officers and related research support occupations NOC 12201 - Insurance adjusters and claims examiners NOC 12202 - Insurance underwriters NOC 12203 - Assessors, valuators and appraisers NOC 13111 - Legal administrative assistants NOC 13112 - Medical administrative assistants NOC 13200 - Customs, ship and other brokers NOC 20010 - Engineering managers NOC 20011 - Architecture and science managers NOC 21102 - Geoscientists and oceanographers NOC 21111 - Forestry professionals NOC 21200 – Architects NOC 21201 - Landscape architects NOC 21202 - Urban and land use planners NOC 21203 - Land surveyors NOC 21210 - Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries NOC 21320 - Chemical engineers NOC 21321 - Industrial and manufacturing engineers NOC 21322 - Metallurgical and materials engineers NOC 21330 - Mining engineers NOC 21331 - Geological engineers NOC 21332 - Petroleum engineers NOC 21390 - Aerospace engineers NOC 21399 - Other professional engineers NOC 22101 - Geological and mineral technologists

Interview with David Smithson, Senior VP of Exploration of Li-FT Power Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/li-ft-power-tsxvlift-the-next-north-american-lithium-supplier-5486Recording date: 6th July 2024Li-FT Power is making significant strides in lithium exploration with its Yellowknife Lithium Project in Canada's Northwest Territories. The company's integrated approach to project development and use of advanced technologies position it as a noteworthy player in the burgeoning lithium market.Senior Vice President of Geology, David Smithson, recently provided insights into the company's progress and strategies. Li-FT Power has completed 49,500 meters of drilling on eight pegmatites, with an initial mineral resource estimate expected in September 2024. This rapid progress demonstrates the company's commitment to swift project advancement.A key differentiator for Li-FT Power is its integrated approach to project development. Rather than following a linear progression, the company is simultaneously conducting exploration, resource definition, metallurgical studies, and environmental assessments. This parallel processing could potentially accelerate the overall development timeline, a crucial factor in the fast-moving lithium market.The company leverages cutting-edge exploration techniques, including spectral core scanning, multi-element geochemistry, and advanced geophysics. These technologies enable real-time data integration and visualization, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the exploration process.Li-FT Power's focus extends beyond drilling known outcrops. The company is actively working to understand the structural and chemical controls on spodumene mineralization across the entire pegmatite field. This comprehensive approach, including collaboration with academic institutions, could lead to significant discoveries beyond currently identified pegmatites.While advancing known pegmatites towards resource definition, Li-FT Power is simultaneously conducting brownfields exploration to expand the project's potential. This dual focus on resource definition and expansion could provide a significant advantage, potentially extending the project's lifespan and increasing its overall resource base.Alongside geological work, crucial metallurgical studies are underway to determine the most effective methods for recovering lithium from the pegmatites. The results of these studies will play a key role in determining the project's economic viability.Investors should note several upcoming milestones. The initial mineral resource estimate is expected in September 2024. Ongoing drilling to expand and further define the resource will continue. Metallurgical test results are anticipated to provide crucial information about processing methods. Finally, the company aims to advance towards a pre-feasibility study, which will incorporate economic parameters and feasibility considerations.It's important to recognize that while Li-FT Power's approach may mitigate some risks, mineral exploration and development are inherently risky endeavors. Challenges remain in defining an economically viable resource, developing effective processing methods, and navigating environmental and social aspects of project development.The broader context of the lithium market adds to the investment thesis. With projected demand increases of up to 40 times by 2040 (IEA), and growing interest in "friendshoring" critical materials, Canadian lithium projects like Li-FT Power's could be well-positioned to capitalize on these trends.Investors considering Li-FT Power should closely monitor the upcoming resource estimate and metallurgical test results, as well as ongoing drill results and lithium market trends. As with any early-stage mineral exploration company, thorough due diligence is essential, considering not only the geological potential but also the broader economic, environmental, and social contexts in which the company operates.View Li-FT Power's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/li-ft-power-ltdSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Shaun Bunn, Managing Director of Empire Metals Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/empire-metals-loneee-titanium-opportunity-taking-shape-at-pitfield-project-4933Recording date: 12 June 2024Empire Metals, a junior mining company, recently announced exploration targets of approximately 30 billion tons grading 4.5-5% TiO2 at their Pitfield titanium project in Australia. According to Managing Director Shaun Bunn, this represents about 20% of the project's total mineral system and equates to 1.5 billion tons of contained TiO2, enough to theoretically supply current world demand for 150 years.The company believes the project is highly unusual, with mineralization comprised predominantly of titanite (calcium titanium silicate) that has weathered to high-value titanium minerals like rutile and anatase in the oxidized surface zone. They see potential for a low-cost, fully integrated operation to produce finished TiO2 pigment. Significant infill drilling and technical studies would be required to convert these targets to mineral resources or reserves that could support a viable mining operation. The company acknowledges that the unique mineralogy may pose processing challenges. Metallurgical test work to define an economically feasible extraction method is at an early stage. Much more work is needed to assess mining and processing costs, capital requirements, product marketability and overall project economics.Development plans and timelines remain vague at this point. Management aims to complete a mineral resource estimate and processing flowsheet over the next 6-12 months. However, any potential production would likely be many years away, after extensive further drilling, technical studies, permitting, financing and construction.As with any early-stage exploration project, Pitfield carries very high risk for investors. Bold claims of world-class potential should be viewed skeptically without independent verification. The project's economic viability remains unproven. Even if exploration targets are confirmed, there is no guarantee the deposit will be mineable at a profit.Empire Metals should be considered a highly speculative stock. Investors must have a strong appetite for risk and ability to withstand potential loss of capital. As further studies are completed, the company may have to raise substantial additional equity funding, likely resulting in significant dilution.Key upcoming catalysts could include announcement of a maiden resource, metallurgical test results, and a preliminary economic assessment.In summary, Empire Metals' Pitfield is an intriguing but highly speculative exploration play. A cautious approach is warranted until the project is significantly derisked. Investors should monitor the company's progress in converting exploration targets to mineral resources, defining viable processing methods, and demonstrating economic potential.View Empire Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/empire-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Alex Langer, President & Director of Li-FT Power Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/li-ft-power-tsxvlift-upcoming-lithium-resource-update-5344Recording date: 4th June 2024Li-FT Power is emerging as a compelling investment opportunity in the rapidly evolving lithium market. The company's flagship project near Yellowknife, Canada, is shaping up to be one of the largest hard rock lithium resources on the continent. With demand for battery metals soaring on the back of government incentives and the EV revolution, Li-FT Power is positioning itself to be a key supplier to the North American supply chain.Over the past year, the company has completed more than 50,000 meters of drilling in the last 12 months, outlining a significant spodumene pegmatite system. Li-FT Power expects to release its maiden NI 43-101 resource report by the end of this summer. President & CEO Alex Langer is confident the report will show the project is "absolutely major" in size, potentially vaulting it to the top of the list of undeveloped lithium assets.While the resource estimate will be a key catalyst, Li-FT Power is already taking steps to systematically de-risk the project. Metallurgical studies are underway to define the optimal processing route. Environmental baseline work has begun, and the company is engaging early and often with local indigenous communities. These efforts demonstrate Li-FT Power is following a clear blueprint to advance the asset towards development and production.The company's strategy is to move with speed and purpose. Langer sees a narrow window for new lithium projects to enter production before the market faces a structural supply deficit. He believes only 10-20 major new mines will be built in time to serve the demand surge. By accelerating its timeline and checking off key milestones, Li-FT Power is looking to secure its position in this exclusive club.Importantly, the company has laid the groundwork to attract the significant capital a large project like this will require. The board has been restructured to bring in key skills around indigenous engagement, permitting, and M&A. This signals Li-FT Power is readying itself for the transition from explorer to developer and potential acquirer.Situated in the stable jurisdiction of Canada, Li-FT Power's project is ideally positioned to supply the U.S. market. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has unleashed a scramble to secure "IRA-compliant" sources of lithium. Supply from China will not meet the bill's increasingly stringent requirements. This creates a premium opportunity for North American projects that can fill the gap. Li-FT Power is already seeing keen interest from Korean and Japanese battery makers looking to preserve access to American consumers.The upcoming resource report is the key catalyst to watch. A large, high-quality resource could quickly make Li-FT Power the go-to name for exposure to North American lithium development. Positive metallurgical results would further enhance the project's appeal. In a market facing long-term supply shortfalls, companies with large, scalable, de-risked assets in good jurisdictions will be in high demand.Li-FT Power has a clear path to creating significant shareholder value. With one of the biggest lithium resources in Canada, a methodical de-risking plan, and a board built for the next phase, the company is positioning itself to play a major role in the North American EV supply chain. As the scramble to secure "IRA-compliant" lithium intensifies, Li-FT Power stands out as a prime investment target. The upcoming catalysts could be just the spark to illuminate this opportunity for the market.View Li--FT Power's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/li-ft-power-ltdSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Todd Ross, MD & CEO of Nordic Nickel Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/nordic-nickel-asxnnl-pursuing-high-grade-nickel-in-finland-4675Recording date: 24 May 2024Nordic Nickel (ASX:NNL) is an emerging nickel explorer focused on developing projects in the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt (CLGB) of Finland. With the EU aggressively pushing to build a domestic battery metals supply chain to feed its booming electric vehicle (EV) industry, Nordic appears well positioned to help fill the looming nickel gap.The company's flagship asset is the Pulju project. Pulju already hosts a resource of over 400 million tonnes grading 0.21% nickel, 0.01% cobalt, for over 1,000,000 tonnes of contained nickel and 47,000 tonnes of contained cobalt. Notably, mineralization starts at surface and remains open, offering potential for further growth.Nordic is actively advancing Pulju along the development curve. Key near-term catalysts include metallurgical test results to optimize recoveries and concentrate grades, along with a scoping study to define project economics. In parallel, Nordic is conducting regional exploration to make additional discoveries in this fertile nickel belt.According to CEO Todd Ross, the company is also pursuing strategic initiatives to build out its portfolio and create shareholder value. These include prospect generation to acquire additional battery metal assets in Finland, potential spin-outs or joint ventures for non-core projects, and selective earn-in deals.The investment case for Nordic is underpinned by the powerful macro tailwinds driving nickel demand. Europe in particular is facing a structural shortage of the metal as it looks to ramp up EV production. The EU is targeting 30 million EVs by 2030, which will require nickel supply to increase more than tenfold from current levels. However, Europe has limited domestic nickel production today, leaving it heavily reliant on imports. To address this, Brussels is enacting policies like the Critical Raw Materials Act to spur local mining of battery metals. The EU is backing this up with billions of euros in investment support.This combination of rising nickel demand and a concerted policy push has sparked a race to launch new nickel operations in Europe. As one of the few nickel explorers with an established resource in a top tier jurisdiction, Nordic appears well placed to capitalize.Key potential catalysts for Nordic over the coming 12 months include: Metallurgical test work results (Q2 2024), scoping study on Pulju project (H2 2024), exploration results from regional drilling and sampling programs, further delineation of nickel targets across project portfolio, and potential strategic partnerships or offtake agreements.While still an early-stage explorer, Nordic offers investors leveraged exposure to the themes of nickel demand growth, security of supply, and the European battery metals rush. With a large resource base, prospective land package, and active work programs, the company appears to be laying the groundwork to create value on multiple fronts. As such, Nordic may be worth a closer look for risk-tolerant investors seeking to gain exposure to the accelerating EV story.View Nordic Nickel's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/nordic-nickelSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Tim Johnson, President and CEO of Granite Creek Copper Ltd (TSX.V:GCX – OTCQB:GCXXF), joins me to review the current resource size and key takeaways from the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), the ongoing metallurgical derisking work, and the 2024 Drill Program on the Carmacks Project in the Yukon.   We start off having Tim review the PEA economics, infrastructure advantages, and decision to look at processing the mix of both oxide and sulfide copper ore using a traditional flotation circuit, which is looking at the project differently than other operators had.  Additionally, we talked about some of the additional metallurgical work the Company did last year, looking at boosting the recovery rates on the processing of the oxide mineralization, where it could unlock approximately $180million in additional value on the Project.   Next we shifted over to a few different exploration targets that the exploration team will be working on, based on the IP survey results, and the apparent geological response.  Tim outlined the interest in drilling 1,800 meters to test The Gap, Sour Toe and Zone 1213 targets, all within roughly 1km of the proposed open pits, and would address additional drilling based on successful results at these targets. All of the drilling data, metallurgical work on increasing processing recovery rates, as well as higher metals price sensitivities will feed into future economic studies.   If you have any follow up questions for Tim regarding Granite Creek Copper, then please email them to me at Shad@kereport.com and we'll get them addressed.   Click here to for a summary of the recent news out of Granite Creek Copper.

Collin Kettell, Founder and CEO of Nevada King Gold ("Nevada King" or the "Company") (TSX.V:NKG - OTCQX:NKGFF) joins me to recap recent news reporting initial metallurgical test results and drilling at the Atlanta Gold Mine Project, in Nevada.   The metallurgical testing results were very important for the Company as this was the first testing completed by Nevada King. Collin outlines the different scenarios tested and the key results to focus on for an open pit operation.    We then discuss exploration that continues on the Project. Additional results were released on April 3rd. A portion of these results were from core drilling (the Company has primarily used RC drilling in the past). I ask Collin to outline the changes in results from past RC holes. We also focus big picture on the exploration program in terms of the balance between new discovery focused and expansion drilling.   If you have any follow up questions for Collin please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the Nevada King Gold website to read over all the recent news we discussed.

Matt Warder, @mfwarder on Twitter/X, joins the podcast to discuss all things Coal, including: high level thoughts on coal, investing narrative from last few years, regulation, "greening" of metallurgical coal, $AMR, $HCC, upcoming election's impact on coal investment case and more! You can Follow Matt Warder on Twitter/X @mfwarder: https://twitter.com/mfwarder Range Global Resources Coal ETF: https://rangeetfs.com/coal Chapters: [0:00] Introduction [1:27] High level thoughts on Coal [6:07] Coal's investment narrative from last few years [12:50] "Commodities don't die down, they die up" / down cycle in thermal coal [16:07] Biden admin on coal [21:38] Metallurgical coal ideas [26:17] Global cost curve for metallurgical coal "met coal" / are we mining less efficiently? [35:41] "Greening" of metallurgical coal? [42:53] Domestic coal plays $AMR [48:54] $HCC / Blue Creek Mine [57:17] Does upcoming election matter for the coal investment case [1:00:28] $HCC $AMR valuations [1:06:09] Final thoughts on coal

Interview with Jean-Paul Tsotsos, Interim CEO of Chesapeake Gold Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/chesapeake-gold-tsxvckg-breakthrough-tech-new-gold-discovery-4534Recording date: 29th February 2024Chesapeake Gold is advancing two major precious metals assets that position the company with significant leverage to rising gold and silver markets.The flagship Metates project in Durango, Mexico contains a world-class resource of over 19 million ounces of gold and 500 million ounces of silver. A 2021 preliminary economic assessment outlined plans for a large-scale, low-cost open pit operation producing 350,000 ounces of gold and 16 million ounces of silver per year over a 27-year mine life.Meanwhile, the high-grade Lucy gold project in British Columbia provides near-term exploration upside and potential cash flow. Recent drilling returned intercepts up to 6.19 g/t gold over 24 meters starting from surface. Metallurgical tests achieved excellent 95% cyanide leach recoveries, indicating amenability to simple heap leach processing.In January 2024, Chesapeake was added to the NASDAQ Global Silver Miners Index, reflecting Metates' status as one of the largest undeveloped silver deposits globally. Index inclusion significantly expands Chesapeake's investor base.With inflation persisting and central banks adopting a less hawkish policy tilt, conditions appear increasingly positive for precious metals following a muted 2022 performance. Chesapeake offers exceptional leverage with two advanced-stage projects in top mining jurisdictions.View Chesapeake Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/chesapeake-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Alpha Metallurgical Resources's Q4 2023 earnings call, unedited

Tara Christie, President and CEO of Banyan Gold ("Banyan" or the "Company") (TSX.V:BYN - OTCQB:BYAGF) joins me to discuss two significant news releases from the Company last week. On February 6th the Company reported "Positive Metallurgical Test Results" and the day after, February 7th, announced the updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"), at the AurMac Project in the Yukon.   We start with the update MRE that now totals 7 million ounces of gold in the inferred category. See Figure 1 from the news release, posted below, to view the resource and drill locations. I have Tara recap the drilling that contributed to the updated resource and how this drilling managed to combine the Aurex Hill and Powerline deposits into now simply the Powerline deposit. We also discuss the Company's options for moving the Project forward this year.   On the metallurgical testing front, Tara recaps the results from the February 6th news release. I also have her compare these early results to other projects and mines in the area.   Please email me with any follow up questions for Tara. My email address is Fleck@kereport.com.   Figure 1: Plan Map Showing the Mineral Resource Estimate Extents and Drill Collar Locations.

Interview with Cal Everett, CEO, and Jon Gilligan, COO of Liberty Gold Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/liberty-gold-tsxlgd-a-drive-to-discover-oxide-gold-deposits-in-the-great-basin-3900Recording date: 26th January 2024Liberty Gold is focused on advancing its flagship Black Pine Gold Project located in mining-friendly Idaho, USA towards a potential production decision. Black Pine benefits from extensive local infrastructure and was previously operated as an open pit, heap leach mine in the 1990s.Since acquiring the asset, Liberty Gold has undertaken over 200,000 meters of drilling to expand the existing oxide gold mineralization. An initial mineral resource estimate outlines 2.6 million oz indicated and 0.5 million oz inferred at average grades above 0.5 g/t gold. Metallurgical test work shows ~70% expected recoveries using simple heap leaching.With extensive room for additional resource growth, Black Pine has clear tier-1 potential that could improve its appeal as a takeover target for mid-tier and major gold miners. The company believes the project has similarities to SSR Mining's Marigold operation.Liberty Gold is advancing Black Pine on two parallel tracks — expanding resources through further drilling while simultaneously de-risking and permitting. The company remains on schedule to release a Pre-Feasibility Study in Q3 2024.The PFS and subsequent permitting process are crucial catalysts for the project in 2024. Submitting a Plan of Operations is expected to launch a 2-3 year permitting period after which the project may be "shovel-ready" for development.With a cash balance exceeding current burn rates, Liberty Gold is fully funded to complete the PFS. Additional funding will be required to continue aggressive expansion drilling starting H2 2024.The company has several options to raise capital including selling its earlier stage TV Tower project in Türkiye, private equity placements, investments from major miners, and royalty financing. Liberty Gold's CEO has extensive capital markets experience to navigate markets.Liberty Gold offers exposure to a large, open-pit project in a top-tier jurisdiction within a rising gold price environment. With exploration upside and engineering de-risking activities underway, these upcoming milestones in 2024 could catalyze a re-rating in the stock valuation.—View Liberty Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/liberty-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Newcore Gold's VP of Exploration, Greg Smith, joins the podcast today for a high level overview of the metallurgical testwork done on the deposits out of the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana. This is an important process of derisking the project towards its PEA. We also talk blue sky potential with its sulphide mineralization at depth.

Dan is joined by 2023 recipient of the J.J. Ebers award, Dr. Mukta Farooq. This is the highest technical award from the IEEE Electron Devices Society and Mukta is the first woman to earn this prestigious award. Throughout her career Dr. Farooq has been a trailblazer. She was the first female to earn a Bachelors of Science in Metallurgical… Read More

Interview with Tara Christie, President & CEO of Banyan Gold Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/banyan-gold-byn-4moz-au-in-yukon-restated-resource-mid-yr-drilling-3035Recording date: 23rd December 2023Advancing a Multi-Million Ounce Gold Project Towards Near-Term ProductionBanyan Gold is methodically building the investment case for its AurMac project in Canada's prolific Yukon territory. With an existing inferred resource of 6.2 million ounces of gold, AurMac offers coveted scale in a premier mining jurisdiction. Banyan is conducting systematic exploration and technical studies that could fast-track this sizable asset into Banyan's targeted development window of 2026-2028.In 2022, Banyan achieved a key milestone in substantially growing the AurMac resource. An aggressive 50,000 meter drill program more than met expectations by elevating the project over 6 million ounces of gold. Demonstrating resource expansion at economic grades was viewed as pivotal in elevating Banyan's investment credentials.Banyan subsequently connected the project's two primary gold zones through another 25,000 meters of focused exploration drilling in 2023. Assay results are still pending, offering significant potential share price catalysts as ongoing discoveries are revealed.With resource expansion established, Banyan has turned attention to equally important economic and technical studies aimed at optimizing conceptual development plans. Metallurgical test work is analyzing upside scenarios spanning simpler heap leaching through to full processing plants. Banyan's goal is to provide maximum flexibility for the lowest costs, tailoring project design to prevailing gold prices at development. Ongoing studies will feed into a preliminary economic assessment.Well financed with approximately C$7 million, Banyan is fully funded through 2024. This will support additional targeted exploration focused on expanding high-grade zones. However, the priority is on quality growth rather than quantity, as delivering “smart ounces” with superior economics should translate into major share price gains. Advancing closer to production is seen as the optimal near-term strategy.Located near supporting infrastructure with an existing heap leach mine next door, AurMac benefits tremendously from its Tier I Yukon address. Banyan can leverage local mining knowledge while positioning itself to meet rising M&A interest in a premier North American gold belt. With systematic de-risking now accelerating towards feasibility, Banyan offers substantial leverage at today's valuations.—View Banyan Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/banyan-gold-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

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Luke Alexander, President and CEO of Newcore Gold (TSX.V:NCAU - OTCQX:NCAUF) ("Newcore" or the "Company") joins me to recap recent metallurgical testing news and provide a look ahead to an updated PEA the Company is working on.   Starting with the updated PEA, I have Luke outline the important changes filtering into the study. These key changes include the updated resource, now at over 1.7million oz of gold in indicated and inferred, updated cost estimates and results from the recently completed metallurgical test work.  The prior PEA was released in 2021.   Regarding the metallurgical test work, the Company, on November 21st, released results from bulk-scale pilot heap tests. This testing is a step above column testing. Luke explains the key differences between bottle roll testing, column testing and bulk-scale pilot heap testing. Across the board recovery results have been consistently above 90%, in the 91-92% range.   If you have any follow up questions for Luke please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the Newcore website and read over all the recent news releases.

Chemischer Beweis mit Standbohrer, Röntgenstrahlen und Säure: Die Varusschlacht hat offenbar tatsächlich in der Region Kalkriese stattgefunden. Drei Legionen des römischen Feldherrn Publius Quinctilius Varus hat Arminius aka Hermann der Cherusker im Jahr 9. n.Chr. mit seinem Heer niedergemetzelt. Doch wo fand diese sagenumwobene Schlacht statt? Das ist unter Historikern seit Langem umstritten. Nun verdichten sich die Hinweise auf den Südwesten von Niedersachsen. Denn der sogenannte metallurgische Fingerabdruck zeigt: Es spricht sehr viel für die Region Kalkriese im Osnabrücker Land. Wir haben Annika Lüttmann, Gewinnerin der fünften Staffel unseres Science Slam, besucht und uns von ihr genau erklären lassen, wie der Nachweis der Materialforschung funktioniert. Die Chemikerin hat unserer Reporterin Lena Bodewein vorgeführt, wie antike Kleiderspangen aufgebohrt und Metall-Legierungen auf ihre Spurenelemente hin untersucht werden. Im Gespräch mit Host Korinna Hennig erklärt Lena, welche Rolle militärisches Recycling spielt, was eine Röntgenfluoreszenzpistole ist und warum es gar nicht zischt, wenn man Kupferstaub in Salzsäure auflöst. Am Ende steht ein chemisch eindeutiges Ergebnis. Heureka! DIE HINTERGRUNDINFORMATIONEN: Pressemitteilung Museum und Park Kalkriese: https://www.kalkriese-varusschlacht.de/die-varusschlacht/metallurgischer-fingerabdruck-1.html Pablo Fernández Reyes, Universität Liverpool, Dissertation über metallurgische Charakteristika römischer Legionsschmieden (2014): Metallurgical characterisation of 1st and 2nd century AD Roman copper-alloy military equipment from north-western Europe (Doctoral dissertation, University of Liverpool): https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/2003529/

Interview with Hayden Locke, President & CEO of Marimaca Copper Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/marimaca-copper-tsxmari-permitting-dfs-timeline-fast-tracking-copper-production-by-2026-4348Recording date: 6th November 2023Marimaca Copper Corp is rapidly advancing its flagship Marimaca Copper Project in Chile through systematic derisking and optimization. With a recent major metallurgical breakthrough, Marimaca has cemented itself as one of the leading global copper development stories.The company announced excellent results from Phase 6 metallurgical testing, which yielded a 25% reduction in projected acid consumption for processing its copper ores. This translates into significantly lower operating costs for the project.Acid consumption is expected to fall from 40.6 kg/t to 30.6 kg/t based on optimized leaching conditions identified in the test work. With acid accounting for 30-40% of cash costs, this reduction provides major upside for Marimaca's cost profile. The company anticipates its C1 operating costs could now come in as low as $1.00-1.10/lb versus previous guidance of $1.30-1.40/lb. This would place Marimaca in the lowest quartile of the global copper cost curve.At the same time, Marimaca confirmed average copper recoveries of 74.9% from its testing, in line with results from previous programs. It also showed further flexibility to reduce acid usage with minimal impact on overall recoveries.The metallurgical optimizations significantly de-risk the project and provide multiple economic benefits. Firstly, the project has materially lower life-of-mine operating costs and increased profit margins at conservative copper prices. It has enhanced project economics with a potential NPV upside of 40-50% at the feasibility study stage. There is also an increase in operating flexibility and resilience against spikes in acid pricing. It has also further derisked Marimaca as the project heads into final feasibility study and project financing phases.With Phase 6 metallurgical testing now complete, Marimaca is on the cusp of releasing its definitive feasibility study in 2025. The company remains on track to submit environmental permits in mid-2024 and break ground on construction in 2025. First copper production is expected in 2026, perfectly aligning Marimaca with the coming copper supply deficit as demand surges from electric vehicles, renewable energy, and global electrification. Marimaca's large, oxide-only copper resource, straightforward metallurgy, tier 1 Chilean mining jurisdiction, and clean balance sheet further reinforce its position as a top global copper developer.For investors, Marimaca represents a compelling, de-risked way to capitalize on the copper bull market. It offers world-class discovery potential and near-term production growth just as copper heads into a structural deficit. Few copper developers can match Marimaca's blend of low operating costs, strong economics, exploration upside and clear path to production in a premier mining destination like Chile. With its latest metallurgical milestone, Marimaca cements itself as a premier copper growth play at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.View Marimaca Copper's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/marimaca-copperSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

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This week Jason discusses his decision to buy Alpha Metallurgical Resources stock. He discusses what he sold, why he likes Alpha, and does a destination analysis on Alpha Metallurgical Resources.https://twitter.com/afterinvestorNo Way OutWelcome to the No Way Out podcast where we examine the variety of domains and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Alpha Metallurgical Resources recently showed up in Mohnish Pabrai's 13F. I looked into the business, and on today's episode I share what I learned about Alpha Metallurgical Resources and the questions I still have. I also share an update about the podcast, and we close the episode with an update on my weight loss.Twitter - https://twitter.com/afterinvestorContact - https://afterdinnerinvestor.com/contact/

This episode features a talk given by Andy Hutcheson who is a researcher at the University of East Anglia, and an archaeologist specializing in the role of institutions in developing complexity in cultural heritage. The talk was recently presented at the 43rd Conference of the theoretical Archaeological Group in Edinburgh. The title of the paper is, The Long Roots of the Climate Crisis: An Archaeological Perspective on the Causes of Climate Change. Music for this episode: Adonis, Birds ov Paradise

Newcore Gold's Luke Alexander took time from the New Orleans Investment Conference today to update MSD listeners on the latest from the Enchi Gold Project. The company has seen

Mako Mining's Akiba Leisman joined us at Beaver Creek Precious Metals Summit for a general update into the company's ongoing exploration work in Nicaragua and getting the company back on the right track for production. Akiba also spends a little bit of time talking about the brand of Mako.