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What do banks look for before funding a mining project? In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Tarrant Elkington is joined by our Executive Consultant Bob Jankovic to explore the technical side of mining finance. With over 35 years' experience across North and South America, and deep expertise inside major banks, Bob offers a rare look behind the scenes of what lenders expect from feasibility studies, resource models, and risk assessments. Whether you're preparing to raise capital or just curious about the lending landscape, this is a must-listen for anyone involved in mine development. If you would like to contact Tarrant or Bob: contact(at)snowdenoptiro.com
Ivanhoe Mines have shared an updated mineral resource estimate for the Makoko District in the Western Forelands Exploration Project. New drill results from Harfang Exploration, Coppernico Metals, Mako Mining and Amarc Resources. Orezone Gold reported their operational and financial results for the first quarter.This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... Vizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at https://vizslasilvercorp.com/Calibre Mining is a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. With a strong balance sheet, a proven management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will unlock significant value.https://www.calibremining.com/Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the Western United States. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in Nevada. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern Idaho, and the Nevada North Project located in western Nevada. Learn more about the business and their high industry standards over at integraresources.com
This is the second of our quarterly episodes of 2025 which will each break down a subtopic of "hydrogeomorphology," or the study of how water and landforms interact.In this episode, our very own Watershed Specialist Rachael Marques and Kurt Wagner of the PA Rural Water Association chat with PCCD Communications Coordinator Emily Mansfield about how groundwater and geology interact.Listen to get answers to questions like "How does geology affect a place's water quality," "Why do some communities get their tap water from aquifers and some from surface reservoirs," and more!Below are some online resources Kurt mentions in the podcast:PaGEODE - PA DCNRWeb Soil SurveySurficial Geologic Map of Pike County - PA Geological SurveyPike County Groundwater Quality Assessment (2007) - USGSGeology & Mineral Resources of Pike County - PA Geological Survey
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Friday, May 9, 2025 West Virginia BusinessLink has the scoop on steps for successful startups…a software gift from Rock Flow Dynamics advances engineering education at West Virginia University…and Commercial Metals' new micro mill in West Virginia will be one of the most environmentally friendly steelmaking operations in the world…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV BUSINESSLINK – Taking the proper steps in the early stages of developing a business plan and your get-to-market strategy are essential in building a strong foundation for your new business endeavor. Take the time to find out if your idea is viable. Consider who will buy your product or service. Look into the current state of your industry to see if there are new opportunities. Build the competitive edge that your business idea needs to be successful in a contemporary business climate. WV BusinessLink has the scoop on steps for successful startups! Read more: https://wvbusinesslink.com/steps-for-successful-startups/ #2 – From THE INTER-MOUNTAIN – West Virginia University students in geoscience and energy engineering will have access to industry-leading professional software thanks to a $26.8 million gift from Rock Flow Dynamics. The in-kind gift allows students and faculty at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences to use tNavigator, a state-of-the-art reservoir modeling and simulation platform created by Rock Flow Dynamics. The tNavigator software offers a wide range of advanced innovative tools for geoscience, reservoir and production engineering disciplines. Rock Flow Dynamics personnel hosted a two-day training session on campus last fall to help faculty and students learn how to use the software. Read more: https://www.theintermountain.com/news/communities/2025/04/software-gift-advances-engineering-education/ #3 – From WV DED – Commercial Metals Company is making a significant investment in West Virginia by constructing a state-of-the-art micro mill in Berkeley County. This $450 million facility will produce 500,000 tons of straight-length and spooled rebar annually. CMC chose West Virginia for its strategic location, offering efficient access to major metropolitan markets in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions. Additionally, the state provides a welcoming business climate and a skilled, available labor force, making it an ideal location for CMC's expansion. The new micro mill will be one of the most environmentally friendly steelmaking operations globally, utilizing 100% recycled steel as raw material and electric energy for production. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/cmc-says-yes-to-west-virginia-building-a-state-of-the-art-steel-mill-in-the-mountain-state/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
In this episode of Fresh Thinking, Senior Consultant Dr Gregory Zhang and Executive Consultant Ian Glacken explore more advanced mineral resource classification methods. Building on Part 1, they discuss the widely used 90/15 approach, delve into the role of scorecards, and discuss how classification should go beyond drill spacing alone. A practical conversation for geologists, resource modellers, and anyone involved in technical reporting. This podcast at a glance: 00:45 – What is the 90/15 approach and how is it applied? 02:50 – Production volumes and how they link to confidence levels 05:00 – Why drill spacing alone isn't enough 06:50 – Conditional simulation and its role in classification 07:55 – Introduction to the scorecard method 10:50 – Strengths and subjectivity in the scorecard approach 11:45 – Real-world case study applying 90/15 and scorecards 13:00 – Final thoughts on classification beyond simple metrics If you would like to contact Ian and Gregory: contact@snowdenoptiro.com
Lundin Mining announced Vicuña Corp. completed an initial Mineral Resource estimate for the Filo del Sol sulphide deposit, an update to the Mineral Resource estimate for the Filo del Sol oxide deposit and an update to the Mineral Resource estimate for the Josemaria deposit. New drill results published today from Collective Mining and Galiano Gold. Important corporate updates today from Vizsla Silver, Kingfisher Metals, K2 Gold and Paramount Gold Nevada. This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... Vizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at https://vizslasilvercorp.com/Calibre Mining is a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. With a strong balance sheet, a proven management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will unlock significant value.https://www.calibremining.com/Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the Western United States. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in Nevada. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern Idaho, and the Nevada North Project located in western Nevada. Learn more about the business and their high industry standards over at integraresources.com
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the upcoming federal election; City of Perth; Colin Barnett; property developments; Woodside; the auditor-general; Mineral Resources; wind farms; a preview of the next Business News magazine; and more.
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an upcoming mineral resources deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.
In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss the increasing use of "Lawfare" in various countries across the continent as a means for incumbents to retain control in election years. The conversation then shifts to Africa's response to President Trump and the various deals being cut. Finally, we explore the potential of mineral resources in Ghana and Nigeria.Time stamps:01:18 Lawfare in Ivory Coast, DRC, Tunisia, and Tanzania16:31 The Art of the Deal: Africa's response to Trump25:14 Minerals in Nigeria and Ghana's GoldBod36:06 What in the World?https://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/
In this episode of Fresh Thinking, Dr Tarrant Elkington Snowden Optiro's General Manager, speaks with Dr Leon Lorenzen about the critical role of metallurgical and processing due diligence in mining projects. They explore how process plants are evaluated, why throughput is often a hidden risk, and the challenges of forecasting performance in both operating and new mines. Whether you're reviewing an acquisition or building a new operation, this discussion provides valuable insight into identifying red flags and understanding the real-world complexity behind the numbers. This podcast at a glance: 00:20 – What due diligence really means in a processing context 01:30 – Using the process design baseline to evaluate plant performance 03:00 – Why high recoveries can be misleading without throughput context 04:50 – Common red flags: when ounces look good, but costs and feed rates don't 07:00 – The importance of test work and geological input in forecasting 09:30 – Case study: transition from open pit to underground and its impact on throughput 10:00 – Unique risks with new mines and the ramp-up phase 13:00 – Why expertise and independent evaluation are essential for sound investment decisions If you would like to contact Tarrant and Leon: contact@snowdenoptiro.com
The market has extended the winning streak today for a fourth consecutive session. Steve is solo to unpack this performance with the market going from strength to strength and reaching the best level in around 8 weeks. Steve discusses the data that is expected tomorrow that could influence local rate cut discussions and looks at international markets with the US also expecting a busy week amid jobs updates and earnings data. Consumer staples was the only sector to not push higher, and Steve discusses the stocks that moved the most including Boss Energy and Mineral Resources. 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.
John Miniotis, President and CEO and David O'Connor, Chief Geologist of AbraSilver Resource Corp (TSX: ABRA) (OTCQX: ABBRF), join us to review the final batch of drill assays their Phase IV exploration program, returning higher grades over long mineralized intercepts from step-out drilling at the JAC Extension, at their wholly-owned Diablillos property in Salta Province, Argentina. They are now moving towards an updated Resource Estimate in a few months, and going straight into the Phase V drill program. These 15 holes that had assays released on April 29th and are part of the recently completed Phase IV exploration program comprised a total of 21,172 meters drilled across 106 holes. These latest drill results from the JAC Extension zone continue to demonstrate multiple high-grade, near-surface silver intercepts beyond the current conceptual open pit limits. These assays represent the final results from the successful Phase IV exploration campaign. All Phase IV drill results will be incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource estimate, which remains on schedule for release in mid-2025. Key highlights from the Latest Phase IV JAC Extension Drilling: Hole DDH 25-001: 56.0 metres (“m”) at 107 g/t Ag, starting at 66 m down-hole depth, including 6.0 m at 181 g/t Ag. Hole DDH 25-002: 65.0 m at 162 g/t Ag, from 82 m depth, including 12.0 m at 405 g/t Ag. Hole DDH 25-005: 63.0 m at 139 g/t Ag, from 74 m depth, including 26.0 m at 244 g/t Ag. Hole DDH 25-006: 0 m at 89 g/t Ag, from 52 m depth, including 6.0 m at 200 g/t Ag. Hole DDH 25-007: 19.0 m at 147 g/t Ag, from 100 m depth. Hole DDH 25-012: 41.5 m at 160 g/t Ag, from 56 m depth, including 7.0 m at 399 g/t Ag Hole DDH 25-013: 36.0 m at 127 g/t Ag, from 125 m depth, including 3.0 m at 298 g/t Ag Hole DDH 25-015: 35.0 m at 91 g/t Ag, from 81 m depth, including 2.0 m at 385 g/t Ag Hole DDH 25-017: 43.0 m at 134 g/t Ag, from 100 m depth. The Company remains very well-positioned to continue delivering exploration success, with a fully-funded Phase V drill campaign, already well-underway, targeting several high-priority zones across the Diablillos project. In addition to the upcoming Resource Estimate, the Company is also moving along the permitting process, and doing other derisking work to prepare for their Definitive Feasibility Study in Q1 of 2026. If you have any follow up questions for John or Dave regarding at AbraSilver, then please email us at Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com. In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of AbraSilver at the time of this recording. Click here to visit the AbraSilver website and read over the most recent news releases.
Today's HeadlinesDRC and M23 hold truce, look to further peace talksLebanon at the hinge point of change as political standoff continuesWMP: UNBound brings hope to the hopeless
In this Fresh Thinking episode, we're discussing one of mining's toughest technical challenges: refractory gold ores. Dr Tarrant Elkington, Snowden Optiro General Manager sits down with metallurgical expert Dr Leon Lorenzen to explore why some gold refuses to come quietly, and the high-stakes processing paths needed to recover it. From pressure oxidation to bioleaching and ultrafine grinding, this episode uncovers the costs, complexities, and future of refractory ore treatment. If you're a geologist, metallurgist, or investor—this one's essential listening. This podcast at a glance: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:45 – What is refractory gold? And why is it a problem? 02:30 – The role of geology and early detection 04:00 – How refractory ore impacts project economics 05:15 – Overview of processing methods: POX, BIOX, Albion, roasting 07:30 – How to choose the right processing path 09:00 – Real-world examples of refractory gold plants 11:00 – The future: centralised hubs and economic scale 12:30 – Final thoughts and advice for developers and investors If you'd like to connect with Tarrant and Leon: contact@snowdenoptiro.com This video podcast is also available as a video podcast on our Snowden Optiro YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SnowdenOptiro
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap; and Hancock's $250m office plan.
The Aussie share market started strong but lost steam by the close, ending slightly lower and breaking its winning streak—despite upbeat economic data from China. Energy, mining, and healthcare stocks dragged the market down, while major banks and gold stocks lifted. On the flip side, Mineral Resources tumbled after two board resignations, and Rio Tinto dropped on weak quarterly results. Investors are eyeing key U.S. economic data and an interest rate decision from Canada tonight, while tomorrow’s Australian jobs report will be crucial in shaping expectations for a potential RBA rate cut in May. 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.
In Episode 106 of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Executive Consultants Ian Glacken and Graeme Lyall discuss the practical realities of mineral resource classification. This episode explores current best practices and highlights the importance of combining data-driven methods with geological insight. Whether you're a junior or major, this conversation will help sharpen your classification strategy and confidence levels. This podcast at a glance: ⏱️ 00:15 – Why resource classification matters across global reporting codes ⏱️ 01:55 – Introduction to the 90-15 approach for confidence-based classification ⏱️ 04:00 – The dangers of the “spotted dog” effect and how to avoid it ⏱️ 05:21 – Calculating drill spacing the smart way: distance-to-holes technique ⏱️ 07:04 – Alternatives to drill spacing: kriging variance and its limitations ⏱️ 08:00 – Why close spacing doesn't always mean high confidence ⏱️ 09:01 – The two-indicator approach: origins, application, and benefits ⏱️ 13:01 – Assumptions, limitations, and when to adjust the 90-15 rule ⏱️ 17:00 – When the two-indicator method doesn't fit: deposit-style considerations ⏱️ 18:00 – What's coming in Part 2: simulation and scorecard approaches If you would like to contact Ian and Graeme: contact@snowdenoptiro.com
Aubrey converses with Dr Claude Kabemba, CEO of the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW), a leading African think tank on resource governance, about the impact of the DRC asking the US for military assistance in exchange for access to their mineral resources. The deal may sound great in paper but what are the pros and cons when it comes to implementing this. Is DRC giving away its sovereignty to the US? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Debbie is a hardrock mining policy expert with over 30 years of hands-on expertise with the environmental and public land laws and regulations pertaining to mineral exploration and mine development.She provides environmental permitting and government relations consulting services to mineral exploration and mining clients. She has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in legislative and administrative issues on the state and federal levels and in securing project permits for exploration and mining projects.Since 1993, she has been an active participant in the legislative dialogue to change the U.S. Mining Law. She has provided testimonies at Congressional hearings on the National Environmental Policy Act, on abandoned mine policies, and the state and federal environmental regulatory framework applicable to modern mines. Most recently, she testified on behalf of the Women's Mining Coalition in July 2021 and May 2022 before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources at hearings on the U.S. Mining Law.Her legislative work in Nevada includes playing a key role in repealing a special state tax on federal mining claims, helping persuade legislators to abandon a legislative proposal to tax minerals prior to severance, and convincing legislators not to raise the tax rate on mineral, oil and gas, and geothermal energy production.She is also one of the founders of the Women's Mining Coalition and currently serves on the Coalition's Board of Directors. She is a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Her professional memberships include the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America; the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc.; and the Geological Society of Nevada. She has served twice as a trustee of the Northwest Mining Association (now the American Exploration & Mining Association).
The Australian market added $100 billion in value, rising 4.5% as traders cheered on the paused US tariffs. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 4.54%, 7,709 GOLD: $3,142 US/oz BITCOIN: $132,279 AUD BHP rallied 5.4%, Fortescue gained 6.2%, Rio Tinto was up 6.4%, while Mineral Resources had its best day in a while, rising 18.1%. Wisetech rose 8%, Xero up another 6.2% and Life360 up almost 11%. Westpac climbed almost 5%, NAB lifted 4.9%, Commbank rose 3.6% and ANZ was up 3.5%. Telstra lifted 1.4%, Sigma Healthcare rose 2.4% and Wesfarmers gained 2.6% Contact Energy, the only company of the top 200 to finish down, lost 1.6% in trading to $8.08 a piece. Serko, down 8.8%, and Sylait Milk, losing 3.7%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 61.4 US cents AUD/GBP: 47.7 pence AUD/EUR: 55 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 89 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Executive Consultant Ian Glacken interviews Senior Mining Consultant Pedro Ladeira on a topic that's often overlooked—but critically important: fixed costs in strategic mine planning. This podcast at a glance: 00:00 – Introduction: Why fixed costs matter in mine planning 01:00 – How variable costs are typically applied in mine plans 02:20 – What are conditional fixed costs and why they matter 03:50 – Impact of fixed costs on strategic planning and scheduling 05:10 – Reclaiming low-grade stockpiles and the role of fixed cost reduction 06:30 – Fixed vs variable costs in processing plants 07:45 – Stockpiling strategy and mine life optimisation 08:50 – When to start accounting for fixed costs in planning 09:30 – Final thoughts: Using fixed costs to optimise your NPV This is a must-listen for anyone involved in mine planning, financial modelling, or operational strategy. If you would like to contact Pedro or Ian: contact@snowdenoptiro.com
In this episode of Snowden Optiro's Fresh Thinking podcast, host Pedro Ladeira (Senior Consultant) is joined by Hamish Guthrie (Managing Consultant, Mining Engineering) to explore the critical role of cut-off grades in mining. From defining what a cut-off grade is to explaining how it's applied across different operations and project stages, they discuss the strategic, economic, and technical factors that make this small number a big deal. If you would like to contact either Hamish or Pedro: contact@snowdenoptiro.com This Podcast at a Glance
John Miniotis, President and CEO and David O'Connor, Chief Geologist of AbraSilver Resource Corp (TSX: ABRA) (OTCQX: ABBRF), join me to review the next batch of drill assays returned from step-out drilling at the JAC Extension and Oculto Northeast zones, at their wholly-owned Diablillos property in Salta Province, Argentina. These 11 holes that had assays released on April 2nd are part of the recently completed Phase IV exploration program comprised a total of 21,172 meters drilled across 106 holes, and they returned multiple high-grade silver intercepts beyond the current conceptual open pit margins. two of the holes highlighted were Hole DDH 24-084 which intersected 63.5 meters (m) at 190 g/t Ag, from 80 m depth, including 9.0 m at 341 g/t Ag , and then Hole DDH 24-088 which intersected 70.0 m at 147 g/t Ag, from 61 m depth, including 9.0 m at 331 g/t Ag. The Company is currently awaiting assay results from the final holes from this program, which are expected to be received over the next several weeks. John points out that these results are expected to contribute to a meaningful increase in the upcoming Mineral Resource estimate, scheduled for release in mid-2025, which will form the basis for the Definitive Feasibility Study that is currently underway. Dave outlines these holes demonstrate the continuity and consistency of the near-surface silver mineralization at the south and southwest border of the JAC open pit, and even stepping outside of the known area, which is continuing to expand the mineralization and will be incorporated into the updated mineral resource. He also highlights some of the addition growth areas at the Oculto Northeast extension and new Oculto East target, (previously referred to as Cerro Bayo), and how the intercepts are starting to encounter more gold along with the silver in this area. We also get an update on the financial health of the company with the recent $58.5 million capital raise which will fund future work programs including the Phase 5 drill program, a resource update, permitting initiatives, and an upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) next year taking things to a construction decision in 2026. If you have any follow up questions for John or Dave regarding at AbraSilver, then please email me at Shad@kereport.com. In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of AbraSilver at the time of this recording. Click here to visit the AbraSilver website and read over the most recent news releases.
Donald Trump’s tariffs shattered Wall Street, and have increased the threat of global recession, with global markets, including the ASX suffering. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 4.23%, 7,343 GOLD: $3,046 US/oz BITCOIN: $127,575 AUD Commbank down 6.2%, Westpac down 5.6%, NAB 4.5% and ANZ 4.8% Mineral Resources off 11.8%, South 32 down 7.8%, and BHP falling 6.1%. Woodside Energy announced it would sell a $9.5 billion stake in its Louisiana LNG export terminal, but with the Energy sector down, still lost 5.8% to $19.25. Santos was worse off, falling 9.8%. Telstra dropped just half a percent, Sigma Healthcare fell 2.4% and Wesfarmers sank 4.9% Abacus Storage King might have got away with one today, with shares surging more than 20% to $1.40 after a takeover offer worth almost $2 billion was hurled their way. Challenger rose 7% after it told the market life insurer, TAL Dai-ichi Life, would take control of 15.1% of the company. While also flying in the face of market fear were Reece, up 3.7%, Wisetech Global up 2.2%, and CAR Group, up 1%. Star Entertainment which agreed to hand control of the casino group to the US-based Bally’s Group in a deal worth $300 million CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 60.08 US cents AUD/GBP: 46.7 pence AUD/EUR: 54 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 87 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.07 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs' impact on global markets; the federal election campaign; another residential builder going bust; Newmont; Perth's house prices; Mineral Resources and Chris Ellison; public sector reforms; and Malcolm McCusker.
MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.41% to 7,828 GOLD: $3,047 US/oz BITCOIN: $131,457 AUD A board review into the conduct of Wisetech Global founder Richard White saw shares fall yet again, down 2.3% to $82.81. A hit to the sales of Myer saw first-half profits down more than 18% to $42.4 million. Shares finished 1.3% lower. Mineral Resources slipped just under 4% after a road train crash halted its iron ore haulage. Coal miner New Hope had another good day off the back of its first half results, gaining another 4.2% to $4.20. FDA approval for an Imugene product helped its shares to rocket 14.3%. The insurers gained ground with QBE up 4.1%, Suncorp 1.7% higher, and IAG rising 1.5%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 63.44 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.9 pence AUD/EUR: 58 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Majestic Updates Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates First Majestic Silver just released their latest mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates. To find out more about the results, click to watch this brief video now! - To read the press release with the full results from First Majestic Silver go to: https://firstmajestic.com/investors/news-releases/first-majestic-announces-2024-mineral-reserve-and-mineral-resource-estimates - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by First Majestic Silver, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-first-majestic-silver/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
The fear of the unknown is causing markets to crash, and defensive assets like gold to rise. So what should investors do amidst all the action? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 1.74%, 7,843 GOLD: $3,155 US/oz BITCOIN: $135,052 AUD Domain Holdings fell 1.6% as the board said its close to recommending a takeover bid from US company CoStar. BHP was 3.8% lower, Fortescue fell 4%, Rio Tinto lost 4.8%, Pilbara Minerals tumbled 8.2%, and Mineral Resources dropped 5.2%. Goodman Group fell 2.9%, QBE was down 3.3% and Macquarie fell 3.4%. Wisetech Global managed to finish up 1.5% to $81.23 after it appointed two new non-executive directors, including its former chairman. Orora up 4.4% to $1.88 Bucking the trend were Commonwealth Bank, Transurban, and Reece. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 62.69 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.4 pence AUD/EUR: 58 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 93 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Fris and Business News senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana's industrial strip. Plus: Gold Road Resources board rejects $3.3bn offer from Gold Fields; Brazilian agribusiness giant Minerva Foods still silent on abattoir closures; Road trains back on Mineral Resources' multi-billion-dollar private haul route.
The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division's March 2025 Director's Cut features January 2025 production information and market updates from Nathan Anderson, Director of the Department of Mineral Resources and Justin Kringstad, the Executive Director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority
David Gower, CEO and Chairman of Emerita Resources (TSX.V: EMO) (OTCQB: EMOTF), joins me to outline the key metrics and takeaways from the updated Mineral Resource Estimate announced on March 11th on the wholly owned polymetallic Iberian West Project (IBW), located in southern Spain. We also get an update on the legal proceedings at the Aznalcóllar Project later in the conversation. The Mineral Resource Estimate is based on 105,554 meters of drilling by the Company comprising 299 drill holes and is hosted in three volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits on the project; La Romanera (LR), La Infanta (LI), and the more recently delineated El Cura (EC) deposit (LR=169 holes totaling 70,344m; LI=91 holes totaling 20,975m; EC=39 holes totaling 14,235m). All three deposits remain open for further expansion by future drilling. The IBW project is reporting: A Total Indicated MRE of 18.96 million tonnes grading 2.88% zinc, 1.42% lead, 0.5% copper, 66 g/t silver, and 1.28 g/t gold (8.44% ZnEq or 3.01% CuEq); A Total Inferred MRE of 6.80 million tonnes grading 3.25% zinc 1.50% lead, 0.73% copper, 56.3 g/t silver, and 0.77 g/t gold (8.72% ZnEq or 3.00% CuEq); The updated Mineral Resource Estimate achieves numerous improvements when compared to the previous May 23, 2023 MRE, which include a +35% increase in Total Indicated MRE tonnage and a +44% increase in Total Inferred MRE tonnage; There was also an increased gold metal content within the Total Indicated MRE from 629 Koz to 783 Koz, which is an increase of +154 Koz (+24%) with a likewise increase in contained gold within the Total Inferred Resource from 137 Koz to 168 Koz or an increase of +31 Koz (+23%) gold, respectively; El Cura is still being drilled with 4 rigs, and is located in between La Infanta and La Romanera, but more closely resembles La Romanera metallurgically, returning higher gold values along with the base metals. David walks us through how each of these 3 deposit areas plays into the larger development strategy, where the earlier stage mining decline at La Romanera can now drift through El Cura on the way to the development of La Infanta, bringing in El Cura in as a future economic driver much earlier in the mining sequence. We discuss all the derisking work going on in the background building toward the PFS this year, as well as an update on the environmental permits anticipated to come in over the next couple months. We wrap up getting an update on where things are in the courts, with the sentencing portion of the legal proceedings have commenced on March 3rd, furthering the clarity on whether Emerita Resources will be awarded the high-grade polymetallic Aznalcóllar Project later this year, as the only other qualified bidder at the time. 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
Wisetech Global has given a slap on the wrist to Richard White over his conduct. Is the founder now invincible? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.41% to 7,828 GOLD: $3,047 US/oz BITCOIN: $131,457 AUD A board review into the conduct of Wisetech Global founder Richard White saw shares fall yet again, down 2.3% to $82.81. A hit to the sales of Myer saw first-half profits down more than 18% to $42.4 million. Shares finished 1.3% lower. Mineral Resources slipped just under 4% after a road train crash halted its iron ore haulage. Coal miner New Hope had another good day off the back of its first half results, gaining another 4.2% to $4.20. FDA approval for an Imugene product helped its shares to rocket 14.3%. The insurers gained ground with QBE up 4.1%, Suncorp 1.7% higher, and IAG rising 1.5%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 63.44 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.9 pence AUD/EUR: 58 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Aussie market kicked off the week with strong gains, rising 0.7% on Monday, marking its second consecutive day of growth. A rebound in U.S. markets, hopes of Chinese stimulus, and rising commodity prices helped fuel the rally, with energy and mining stocks leading the charge. Notable winners included Mineral Resources, A2 Milk, and Woodside Energy, while gold miners and NAB lagged behind. Meanwhile, China’s latest data showed mixed signals, with retail spending improving but property-related indicators remaining weak. Investors are eyeing key events this week, including Australia’s jobs report, and central bank meetings from the U.S. 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.
MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.83%, 7,854 GOLD: $2,997 US/oz BITCOIN: $131,789 AUD BHP gained 2.4%, Fortescue rising 4.2%, and Rio Tinto up 1.8%. Mineral Resources was another miner getting a bump after a UBS upgrade of the company saw it gain more than 11% to $24.49 Confirmation of a merger between Spartan Resources and Ramelius Resources sent Spartan 9.1% higher – Ramelius going the other way by 0.9% The oil price pushing back over US $71 a barrel helped Woodside gain 1.9%. Most of the big banks finished higher, but NAB fell 0.2% to $33.24 after it announced changes to its executive team. Losses were felt in the Healthcare sector.. CSL dropped 0.9% and Resmed fell 1.3%. Telstra, Woolworths and Coles all down CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 63.37 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.9 pence AUD/EUR: 58 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, March 16, 2025. The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem assists small businesses in achieving their dreams…Trilogy Innovations will donate funds for the creation of a cybersecurity laboratory at WVU…and plan an unforgettable spring break escape to West Virginia's wild and wonderful state parks…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVNEWS – Starting a business is hard. Keeping one afloat is even harder. The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem is a coalition of individuals who work towards increasing access to over 150 resources and education opportunities to make what seems impossible, achievable. Entrepreneurship is the foundation of small businesses. And as the West Virginia economy is composed primarily of small businesses, entrepreneur assistance is aid for the economy at large, said Amber Ravenscroft, WVEE co-chair. WVEE assists small businesses in accessing investment capital, connecting with partners and new clients and provides free technical assistance. Funding for new projects can be found through WV Business Link's Investors Collaborative program which pools together angel investors and venture capitalists to foster investment into and development of local businesses. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/business/west-virginia-entrepreneurship-ecosystem-coalition-connects-business-owners-with-resources-and-each-other/article_b73985c4-ee26-11ef-b6fa-430bb3a9675b.html #2 – From TRILOGY IT – Trilogy Innovations, Inc., a nationally recognized SBA Certified 8(a) small and minority-owned systems and software engineering company, will donate funds for the creation of a cybersecurity laboratory at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. The gift includes the naming of the cyber lab, build-out, equipment, and creation of an endowment. Trilogy Co-Founders Brandon Downey and Randy Cottle said the donation will create the first-ever cyber lab at WVU's engineering school and will place an emphasis on cybersecurity engineering. Renovation at the college to accommodate the new lab will begin soon. The Trilogy gift was made through the WVU Foundation, the nonprofit organization that receives and administers private donations on behalf of the university. Read more: https://www.trilogyit.com/post/trilogy-innovations-donates-cyber-lab-to-wvu-engineering-school #3 – From WV STATE PARKS – As the winter chill fades away, our anticipation for spring break kicks into high gear! While typical destinations often mean crowded beaches or bustling city getaways, West Virginia State Parks offer hidden gems waiting to be discovered. With over 45 unique state parks, forests and rail trails, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy. Start your adventure at Beartown State Park, known for its unique, towering rock formations and a half-mile boardwalk that guides visitors through the fairy tale-like setting. After exploring Beartown, be sure to visit nearby Droop Mountain Battlefield, the site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle. Plan an overnight stay at Watoga State Park, where you can fish, hike, and enjoy stunning views from the observation tower. Visit wvstateparks.com to learn more about our wild, wonderful parks and reserve your lodging today! Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/spring-break-adventures-for-the-whole-family-at-west-virginia-state-parks/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
In this compelling discussion, Doug addresses a variety of pressing issues raised by members, notably debunking misconceptions about Trump's view on the EU and the state of global economics. He discusses the formation and evolution of the EU, the printing and exporting of US dollars, the impact of tariffs, and the future of the euro. The conversation also delves into the economic situation in Argentina and the effectiveness of Malay's reforms. Doug shares thoughts on Trump's Mar-a-Lago Accord, potential global economic disruptions, and strategies for financial security. The dialogue covers Trump's stance on NATO and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the recent election outcome in Uruguay, and the benefits of having dual citizenship. Doug also speculates on the impacts of technological advancements like robots and blockchain in daily life and global economies. Finally, he discusses environmental concerns like water scarcity and clarifies misconceptions about the mineral wealth of Ukraine. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 00:05 Trump's Comments on the EU 00:37 Historical Context of the EU 01:39 EU's Bureaucracy and Regulations 02:32 Trump's Misconceptions about the EU 03:00 Economic Comparisons: US vs. EU 06:36 Argentina's Economic Situation 08:56 Inflation and Price Changes in Argentina 12:39 Real Estate Opportunities in Argentina 12:58 The Mar-a-Lago Accord and Economic Reset 14:13 Trump's Economic Policies and Predictions 16:28 Gold Prices and Investment Advice 19:09 US Involvement in NATO and Europe 22:19 Uruguay's Political and Economic Landscape 26:44 Goldbacks: A New Form of Currency 27:36 The Future of Money: Gold and Blockchain 28:11 The Value of Physical Gold 29:42 Gold in Zimbabwe: A Personal Anecdote 30:55 Considering a Second Home and Citizenship 32:57 Living in Argentina vs. Uruguay 36:45 The Breakup of Nations and Technocratic Governance 38:09 Technological Advancements and Their Impact 44:44 The Future of Water Supply 47:44 Debunking Myths About Ukraine's Mineral Resources 51:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Jordan Roy-Byrne: Gold Is Breaking Out Against The Stock Market Gold and silver have been rallying for over a year now. Although with the recent stock market selloff, we're starting to see gold now break out against the stock market too. Which given the concerns about the economy that many precious metals investors hold, has the potential to significantly impact the gold and silver pricing. In today's show Jordan Roy-Byrne of The Daily Gold explains why. And to find out more, click to watch the video now! - To get a FREE copy of Jordan's book 'Gold and Silver: The Greatest Bull Market Has Begun' go to: https://thedailygold.com To read more about the latest Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate go to: https://fortunamining.com/news/fortuna-reports-updated-mineral-reserves-and-mineral-resources-4/ - To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
Fortuna Updates Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources Estimate Fortuna Mining released an updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate this morning, and to find out more about the latest news, here's a brief video recap of the results! - To read the full press release from Fortuna with the results go to: https://fortunamining.com/news/fortuna-reports-updated-mineral-reserves-and-mineral-resources-4/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Fortuna Mining, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-fortuna-silver-mines/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play in WA's oil and gas industry. Plus; Mineral Resources' credit rating downgraded; three Perth mayors against Burswood racetrack and a Dutton government would overhaul FIRB.
Energy stocks are at their lowest point in 3 years, with uranium prices not helping the situation. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.70% to 8,141 GOLD: $2,926 US/oz BITCOIN: $150,505 AUD Market losses were led by the Big Four banks, which all lost ground today. Consumer Staple stocks fell by 3.6% with Coles & Treasury Wines both trading ex-dividend. BHP and Rio Tinto both finishing ahead A ratings downgrade for Mineral Resources on higher risks to its balance sheet saw it go backwards by 1.9% to $21.08 IAG said its reinsurance arrangements would protect shareholders for losses, with shares back up 1.4% to $7.83. Wisetech’s search for a new director is expected to be completed within the month, with shares gaining 1.2% to $91.06 on the news. And Pro Medicus and Evolution Mining both finished higher by more than 1%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 62.75 US cents AUD/GBP: 49.0 pence AUD/EUR: 58 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 93 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interview with Guy Goulet, CEO of Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc.Recording date: 2nd March 2025Cerro de Pasco Resources is on the cusp of an exciting new chapter as it advances its world-class silver-polymetallic project in central Peru. With Excelsior Stockpile and Quiulacocha TSF, the company's flagship asset is a massive above-ground mineral stockpile the legacy of nearly 400 years of mining at one of Latin America's most prolific mineral camps. With over 430 million silver-equivalent ounces now confirmed, this remarkable resource is poised to vault CDPR into the ranks of major global silver producers.The most thrilling aspect of the Cerro de Pasco story is how rapidly the company can begin monetizing this vast stockpile. With material already at surface and permitting in place, CDPR benefits from an accelerated timeline and greatly reduced capital intensity compared to a traditional mining project. Cash flow from toll-milling operations could begin as early as 2024, with the potential to self-fund a larger stand-alone plant that would dramatically increase production and profitability.Cerro de Pasco also shines when it comes to cost structure. At an anticipated operating cost of just $10/tonne, the project is set to deliver robust margins through all phases of the commodity price cycle. Even with silver at multi-year lows, the stockpile would generate over $50/tonne of profit, translating to annual free cash flows well in excess of $100 million. And that's before factoring in the enormous upside potential from soaring gallium values.The recent discovery of significant gallium grades throughout the Cerro de Pasco stockpiles was a game-changer that few could have predicted. With demand for this critical tech metal skyrocketing and supply becoming ever-more precarious, CDPR now finds itself with a second crown jewel in addition to its elite silver resource. As the company unlocks the value of the gallium endowment in parallel with silver production, it's not hard to envision profits multiplying several-fold.It's difficult to overstate the positive impact that the Cerro de Pasco project will have on local communities and stakeholders. Reprocessing the stockpiles will create over 2000 desperately-needed jobs in an area of high unemployment, while generating sustainable revenues that can fund education and social development initiatives. Longer-term, the environmental remediation of the historic mine will leave a lasting legacy of a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Cerro de Pasco for generations to come.Ultimately, CDPR represents a uniquely compelling opportunity that combines the best aspects of a large-scale silver producer with the growth potential of an earlier-stage exploration company. It's rare to find a world-class resource base that is already fully permitted and construction-ready, let alone one with such exceptional profit margins and a clear path to value creation. As the CDPR story reaches a wider audience in the months ahead, the company appears destined for a significant re-rating to align with the immense value of its asset base and growth potential.View Cerro de Pasco's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/cerro-de-pasco-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
ClearComm's Ian Wagner steps in with a conversation with Tara Christie, CEO of Banyan Gold, for a comprehensive summary of the company's 2024 drill campaign, results and a look into specific deliverables for this year. The company says the 2024 drill program has increased confidence in the Mineral Resources at AurMac and has demonstrated the potential to grow both the size and gold grade at the AurMac Project. An updated Mineral Resource estimate expected in Q2 of 2025.
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Dr. John Abraham from the University of St Thomas joins Adam and Jordana in studio.
① Both Trump and the EU set their sights on Ukraine's mineral resources. (00:50)② China continues as an attractive investment destination: AmCham South China. (13:06 )③ Iran and Russia's FMs condemn the unilateral sanctions by the U.S. and the West. (24:17)④ Syria's interim president calls for unity and the rebuilding of the fractured nation. (34:00)⑤ The German economy contracted in the final quarter of 2024. (42:30)
Greenland hasn't had this much attention from America since the William Taft Administration. Rhetoric, and even a few congressional proposals, are flying over the prospect of the United States purchasing — or perhaps invading — the autonomous territory of Denmark. Strategic positioning and untapped mineral resources are the main drivers of the argument. The likelihood of such an action appears remote. The Inuit people, who make up the vast majority of the population, are more seriously focused on independence from the colonial power of Denmark and cooperative efforts to reduce the effects of climate change. We'll hear from elected leaders and other Greenland residents about the current political pressures. GUESTS Aaja Chemnitz (Inuk), Member of Danish Parliament representing Greenland Naaja Nathanielsen (Inuk), Minister of Business, Trade, Mineral Resources, Justice, and Gender Equality in the government of Greenland Parnuna Egede Dahl (Inuk), special advisor for Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat
North Dakota Oil and Gas Production from December 2024 is released along with the latest information from the Department of Mineral Resources in February 2025.
Garrett Ainsworth discusses the recent developments in uranium exploration in Sweden, particularly focusing on District Metals' development of the Viken deposit and the implications of lifting the uranium moratorium. Garrett and team will move forward with an updated mineral resource estimate for the Viken depsoit in the coming weeks. The conversation also covers the company's exploration strategies in collaboration with Boliden, the importance of updated resource estimates, and the performance of District Metals in the market.
Clement Manyathela speaks to Makhosonke Buthelezi who is the head of communication at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and Christopher Routledge who is the Executive Director of Mining Affected Communities United in Action about the start of rescue operations for illegal miners who remain underground in a disused mine in Stilfontein, North West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mining Stock Daily discusses the recent developments in the silver market, focusing on Vizsla Silver's updated mineral resource estimate for the Panuco project in Mexico. CEO Michael Konnert shares insights on the project's resource conversion, the importance of project financing, and the company's dual track approach to exploration and production. The discussion also touches on the political landscape in Mexico and its implications for the mining sector, highlighting the company's progression for a future mining scenario.