Clean Air Metals: Hydrogen a catalyst for PGMs
As the world looks to diversify its mix of clean energy technologies in a rapid race to reach net zero emissions by 2050, new drivers for the demand of platinum group metals (PGMs) are emerging.
PGMs are currently mainly used in the catalytic converters of internal combustion engine vehicles, which consume over 70% of supply. The group comprises six white-silver coloured metals including platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says reaching net zero emissions targets will require a rapid transformation of energy systems, including the deployment of innovative technologies that can address the most challenging sectors and tackle residual emissions.
How Stella McCartney inspired responsible mining
Stella McCartney is synonymous with fashion, but what most (including Stella herself) probably don’t know is that she played a role in helping bring responsible sourcing of minerals to the fore, and inspiring the emergence of ‘mining-as-a-service’.?
A former model, Brooke Bibeault started to question from a very young age where products came from, paying attention to things like modern-day slavery and labour trafficking.
Bibeault tells Mining.com.au this curiosity arose from a photoshoot she was part of in Brooklyn in New York City for several different designers, including British-born Stella McCartney – daughter of Beatle Paul McCartney.
Exploring the potential of antimony: Iltani Resources’ strategic project update
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Assays set ‘firm foundation’ for Alma Metals at Briggs Copper Project
Alma Metals (ASX:ALM) is confident in its strategy to define a higher overall resource grade for the Briggs Copper Project in Queensland, after receiving initial assays from the latest drilling campaign.
As part of the drilling campaign, the first hole, 24BRD0026, was drilled towards the southwest to cross the geological contact between the granodiorite and the older volcanic sediments.
Hole 24BRD0026 aimed to test for near-surface, higher grade copper mineralisation, as part of the infill drilling campaign to identify potential areas for higher grade starter-pit operations.
Strategic manganese exploration in the Pilbara – Black Canyon’s next big move
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Impact of Lake Hope synergies ‘significant’: Mike Jones
Impact Minerals (ASX:IPT) is on track to complete the Lake Hope Prefeasibility Study (PFS) by year-end or Q1 2025 with “significant synergies” being unlocked, and a process route under investigation that could substantially reduce production costs.
Speaking to Mining.com.au, Managing Director Dr Mike Jones says Impact recently established that one of the process pathways can produce high-value fertiliser products and offers a considerable offset to the cost of production as a byproduct credit.
Further testwork is required to optimise that process with the results ultimately determining how quickly the $39.77 million market capitalisation company can progress from the PFS to a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS).
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Kalina Power ignites deal for AI-focused data centres in Alberta
Kalina Power (ASX:KPO) has executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a US-based data centre developer to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-focused data centres in Alberta.?
Under the detailed non-binding term sheet, the company aims to develop these centres with natural gas-fired power projects incorporating CO2 capture and sequestration.?
Managing Director Ross MacLachlan says the proposed data centres have been described as a $75 to $100 billion opportunity for Alberta.?
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Exploring Copper Creek’s potential: Insights from Faraday Copper’s Zach Allwright
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EagleOne lands on the Canadian Securities Exchange
Vancouver-headquartered EagleOne Metals (CSE:EAGL) has started trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).?
The listing follows the issuing of 4.8 million units for no additional consideration upon the exercise of the same amount of Series “A” special warrants, and the issuing of 2.65 million common shares for no additional consideration upon the exercise of the same amount of Series “B” special warrants.
Each unit comprises one common share and one share purchase warrant, exercisable for one additional common share at C$0.10 ($0.11) within five years.
QEM’s Julia Creek Project to net billions in revenue
QEM’s (ASX:QEM) flagship Julia Creek Project in Queensland is projected to generate billions in revenue including $11.5 billion from vanadium oxide (V2O5) sales and $10.1 billion from the sale of transport fuel over its 30-year mine life.
In releasing the results of the Scoping Study today (27 August 2024), the critical minerals explorer and developer reports Julia Creek demonstrates a post-tax net present value (NPV) (8%) of $1.106 billion and 16.3% internal rate of return (IRR).
The project is expected to require $20 million for studies and evaluation, and further capital expenditure funding to the order of $744 million. This excludes contingency and indirect costs, such as owner’s costs and those related to engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM). Inclusive of these elements, pre-production capex is $1.095 billion.
Silver’s moment: Will it outshine gold?
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‘Strong’ results at Fremlins South spur on Hamelin Gold
Hamelin Gold (ASX:HMG) is preparing to continue aircore and reverse circulation drilling south at the Sultan and Fremlins South prospects in Western Australia, after receiving results from phase one drilling.
The company plans to continue drilling along the Fremlins South trend where a regionally “significant” geochemical anomaly remains untested.
Hamelin Gold, which has a market capitalisation of $19.68 million, says with only a small section of Fremlins South effectively drill tested, the immediate priority is to complete a heritage survey to undertake additional drilling along the remaining 3.5km of the system.
Gold Edges Higher Amid Market Lull | Mining Minute Live from the Australian Gold Conference
Join Shae Russell live from the Australian Gold Conference for the latest edition of Mining Minute.
Despite a quiet night in the markets, gold continues to push towards recent highs, sitting at $2,520 at the time of recording.
Silver remains steady at $29.80, while base metals show a mixed performance.
Markets React to Jackson Hole: Gold, Silver, and Metals on the Move
Shae Russell reports from Sydney on how the markets reacted to the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Gold remains strong, silver climbs, and industrial metals are back in the green.
As the Federal Reserve hints at rate cuts, what's next for the markets?
QEM’s Julia Creek Scoping Study reveals game-changing vanadium and oil project
"Our point of difference is that we are in what they call the fresh rock, which has an oil content... It's globally significant for Vanadium." - Gavin Loyden, Managing Director of QEM (ASX:QEM).
In this video, Loyden, discusses the groundbreaking Scoping Study results for the Julia Creek Project in North West Queensland.
This unique project, which targets both vanadium and oil extraction, is making waves in the critical minerals sector.