A metal of the future: At Scandium Canada, the future is now!
“Scandium is a metal of the future. At Scandium Canada, the future is now!“
With that comment, Scandium Canada (TSX-V:SCD) Chef de la direction (CEO) Guy Bourassa describes how the TSX Venture Exchange listed company is developing one of the largest primary scandium projects in the world.
Speaking to Mining.com.au from his North American office, Bourassa outlines in part one of this two-part feature series, a vision to contribute to society’s goal of reducing carbon emissions to net zero.?
Rick Rule on market meltdowns, mining insights, and investment strategies
“When the world is on the buy side, be on the sell side.” – Rick Rule
Join Shae Russell as she sits down with legendary investor and speculator Rick Rule to discuss the recent market meltdown and its implications for commodities and mining stocks.
In this insightful conversation, Rick shares his views on the Japanese carry trade, the resilience of the mining sector, and the rise of artificial intelligence in exploration. Plus, get valuable investment strategies straight from Rick, including his take on private placements and how to navigate market volatility.
Power Nickel surging ahead with revamped exploration strategy
Canadian junior exploration company Power Nickel (TSX-V:PNPN) is powering ahead by strengthening its exploration strategy, which will include downhole electromagnetic (EM) surveys and ground-based geophysics at its Nisk Property in Québec.
Power Nickel today (13 August 2024) reports valuable scientific and technical inputs received from renowned Australian geoscientist Dr Steve Beresford has led to revamping the exploration strategy. The new approach is aiming to identify the best resources growth potential at both discoveries and to understand the nature of the ground between them.
Beresford was brought on as a special advisor by the company in early May, as reported by Mining.com.au.
Market jitters and green infrastructure: Diggers & Dealers impact and EV trends
Join Shae Russell and Dan Petrie as they delve into key market events, including the “Mad Monday” flash crash and its influence on sentiment at Australia’s largest mining conference, Diggers & Dealers.
They also discuss the trends in electric vehicles, the growing yet slowing demand for EVs, and the challenges faced by traditional and green infrastructure projects.
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Great Boulder on a roll with continuous gold at Mulga Bill North
Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR) has confirmed continuous gold mineralisation over 400m of strike at the Mulga Bill North prospect, as part of the Side Well Gold Project in Western Australia.
The company completed a 13-hole for 2,039m aircore drilling program at Mulga Bill North, which also confirmed shallow gold zones from 40m below surface.
Some of the latest assay results returned include 17m @ 1.39 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 49m, including 3m @ 3.39g/t gold from 61m and 14m @ 1.77g/t gold from 70m, including 1m @ 4.80g/t gold from 70m.
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Why Arizona? Faraday Copper CEO Paul Harbidge on the strategic advantages of Copper Creek
Paul Harbidge, CEO of Faraday Copper (TSX: FDY), discusses the strategic benefits of operating the Copper Creek project in Arizona.
In this insightful discussion, Paul shares why Arizona is a top jurisdiction for mining, the challenges of permitting, and the role Copper Creek could play in securing the US supply chain for critical metals.
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Q2 Metals hits 215.6m continuous spodumene pegmatite
Q2 Metals (TSX-V:QTWO) has intersected several spodumene pegmatites, including one continuous interval of 215.6m, within its Cisco Lithium Project in Québec, Canada.
Since the company’s last drilling update, a further four holes totaling approximately 1,520.6m of drilling has been completed, targeting the extension of the CO1 outcrop area towards CO3 and beyond.
A total strike length of 750m of spodumene-mineralised pegmatite has now been defined by drilling and remains open in all directions.
Silver Tiger Metals CEO Glenn Jessome discusses 30 years of success
In an exclusive interview at the Rick Rule Symposium, Shae Russell speaks with Glenn Jessome, CEO of Silver Tiger Metals (TSX-V:SLVR).
In this engaging interview, Glenn shares Silver Tiger’s impressive 30-year journey in the silver mining industry in Mexico, highlighting a track record of building and selling mines.
Discover the latest developments with their flagship LT Grey project, including economic potential, feasibility studies, and successful financing strategies backed by major investors like Franklin Templeton and Sprott Asset Management.
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Ragnar defines drill-ready targets across Swedish lithium prospects
Ragnar Metals (ASX:RAG) has uncovered three drill-ready targets across multiple prospects after conducting a field trip at the Orrvik Lithium Project in Sweden.
Rock geochemistry from pegmatites shows several chemical and mineral fractionation trends, suggesting regional zonation and strong vectors towards fertile and potential lithium-mineralised pegmatites.?
As a result of the field trip, lithium specialist consultant Stuart Kerr from OMNI GeoX identified the three targets across the Anundsbole, Stenback, and Orrvik prospects.?
From challenges to change: Engaging youth in mining
While they are often synonymous with impulsive choices and social media distractions, it is our youth who hold the key to revolutionising the resources sector.?
Katrina-Lee Jones, Policy Director Skills, Education and Diversity at the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), underscores the urgency of engaging the younger generation, saying the world cannot progress without the ideas and energy of young people.
“We need resources for renewables and sustainable development. And we can’t get there without young people and their ideas and their willingness to be able to work with us to reach net zero,” Jones says.?
Tempest initiates site works after rain delays at Remorse
Tempest Minerals (ASX:TEM) has begun earthworks ahead of an upcoming reverse circulation drilling program at the Remorse target, as part of the Yalgoo Project in Western Australia.?
The earthworks include critical site access and drill pad construction. Once completed, drilling can begin, which is expected to launch later this month.?
Managing Director Don Smith tells this news service that “the incredible amount of rain the Yalgoo region has had has been great for the environment as the flowers are starting to bloom — but it means we’ve had some delays in our drilling.”
Kincora-AngloGold hunt for copper ‘Ace of Spades’ soon to begin
Kincora Copper (ASX:KCC) and partner AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) will shortly begin a maiden drilling program over the northern part of the Nyngan Project in New South Wales.
The six-to-eight hole, 4,000-to-5,000m program is testing the “district-scale” potential in the “Ace of Spades” region, where eight large intrusive complex targets have been identified and are to be drilled for the first time.
It is the first copper-gold focused drilling to be undertaken in the area.
Investigator Resources expands Paris Project: New silver discoveries ahead
Andrew McIlwain, Managing Director of Investigator Resources (ASX:IVR), discusses the latest exploration efforts at the Paris project.
McIlwain shares insights into Investigator Resources’ strategy to extend known mineralisation and why the company believes there’s more silver to be found.
Learn about the upcoming exploration program targeting seven prospects around the Paris area and how Investigator Resources is positioning itself as a key silver producer on the ASX.
Dolly Varden Silver Corp: The silver lining in Canada’s Golden Triangle
Sean Kunkun, CEO of Dolly Varden Silver Corp (TSX-V:DV), speaks to Shae Russell at The Rule Symposium in Boca Raton about the history and future prospects of Dolly Varden’s primary silver mine, located in the ‘Golden Triangle’ of British Columbia, Canada.
Sean also shares insights on the company’s growing market cap, extraordinary silver grades, ongoing drilling efforts, and the potential for significant returns in a bullish silver market.
Discover the vision and strategies behind one of the rare high-grade primary silver mines in a safe jurisdiction, and explore the broader market outlook for silver in the coming years.
Heavy Minerals’ path to production: Key funding and industry applications
Adam Schofield, non-executive director of Heavy Minerals (ASX:HVY), discusses the company’s latest developments, including significant funding secured for the Port Gregory project.
Discover how Heavy Minerals is advancing towards production while preserving shareholder value through strategic royalty agreements.
Schofield also provides an insider look at Heavy’s partnership with ABSS and the importance of understanding customers’ needs in the sandblasting industry.
Kincora Copper gears up for major drilling with AngloGold at Nyngan
Join Shae Russell as she sits down with Sam Spring, CEO of Kincora Copper (ASX:KCC), to discuss the exciting news from the Nyngan Project in New South Wales.
Kincora Copper is set to kick off its first drilling campaign with AngloGold Ashanti, targeting up to eight new intrusive prospects. Sam shares insights into the scale of the project, the significance of this partnership, and what lies ahead as they ramp up activity.
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