Q2 Metals: One company, a tale of twos
Canadian lithium explorer Q2 Metals (TSX-V:QTWO) is not one to do things in halves. In fact, this Vancouver-based company is one tale of ‘twos’.
With its TSX Venture Exchange ticker symbol QTWO, Q2 Metals is the company’s second incarnation – it was formerly called Queensland Gold Hills Corp. In more symmetry, executing two lithium project acquisitions over the past two years have transformed the company – its share price doubling during the past month.???
It’s the company’s latest acquisition – the Cisco Lithium Property in Quèbec, Canada that has the team doubly excited and it is planning a promotional tour to tell prospective investors about its tale of twos so far. Q2 Metals will be attending conferences in North America and Australia over the Fall and Winter in an informal roadshow.
True North Copper: Moving ‘heavenly’ earth to reach valuable ore
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Alchemy Resources: Clarity in a bubbling cauldron of choices about to Overflow
There’s a psychological principle called the Choice Overload Effect, which states that too many options can be a bad thing as they tend to confuse, overwhelm, and create difficulties making sound decisions.
Also known as ‘overchoice’, the principle suggests once a decision has been made amidst a myriad of potential options, disappointment can arise due to lingering uncertainty around whether it’s the right choice.?
In the world of junior exploration having choices aplenty is a luxury. Most notably, having multiple commodities and assets derisks a portfolio as not all eggs are in one basket, so to speak.
ABx Group: A rare earths update from Washington DC
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East Coast Research: Hidden power of distribution
In the fast-paced world of financial markets, access to timely and well-researched insights can be a game-changer. However, while the quality of financial research is crucial, one element often flies under the radar – distribution.
Specifically, the networks that deliver research to the right audience can have a transformative impact on small cap companies, often turning obscure entities into market movers.
Junior gold explorer Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) is a prime example of how research distributed to the right audience can drive an increase in investor interest.
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Explorer takes Solis advancing Peruvian copper portfolio
Solis Minerals (ASX:SLM) is advancing its portfolio of targets in the Coastal Belt of Peru to targeted drilling programs, having completed a combined drone and ground magnetometry survey over its Cinto copper permits.
The survey shows magnetic anomalies south of an intrusive batholith contact with corresponding alteration detected from WorldView 3 remote sensing work.
The Latin America-focused copper-gold explorer says the high magnetic anomaly south of the batholith is flanked by alteration to the south which represents a high priority target for immediate follow-up mapping and geochemistry.?
Faraday's Banjo bangs out more near-surface copper
Faraday Copper (TSX:FDY) continues to uncover near-surface copper mineralisation at its Banjo breccia target in Arizona, US, placing it in a good position as it heads towards a planned resource upgrade in 2025.
The results of the latest hole from the continuing phase-three program show an intersection of 22.65m @ 1.31% copper from within a broader section of 50.20m @ 0.74% from a depth of 56.20m?
This hole was drilled around 200m northeast of the American Eagle breccia and 270m north of the discovery hole for Banjo, and drilled to the east.
Volt powers up Zavalievsky graphite production
Volt Resources (ASX:VRC) has recommenced production at the Zavalievsky Graphite Operation in Ukraine.?
During this current campaign, which commenced on Monday 14 October, Zavalievsky says it plans to produce various graphite grades, starting with high-quality graphite ore via a multi shift operation.?
Volt Resources, which has a market capitalisation of $14.55 million, adds that one of the goals of this campaign is to fulfil recently received customer orders.?
Circular economy or going in circles?
Is the circular economy thriving, or is the world merely going around in circles?
Ever rising consumption and excessive waste is driving profound and intensifying disparities in the distribution of wealth, materials, and opportunities around the world.?
Despite collective efforts to find ‘circularity’ solutions, the modern economy is underpinned by linear practices that fuel an insatiable appetite to consume and drive exponential growth in pollution and waste generation.?
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Is Guinea taking a leaf out of Indonesia’s bauxite playbook?
Alumina is the latest in a long string of commodities this year to enjoy a spontaneous boost, with prices on the Shanghai Metal Exchange jumping 6.4% on Friday last week to 4,630 yuan ($971) a tonne following concerns over bauxite supply disruptions in Guinea.
Bauxite is the precursor ore for the production of alumina, which is then further smelted into pure aluminium.?
According to the US Geological Survey, Guinea produced around 87.9 million tonnes of bauxite in 2023, just behind Australia — the world’s largest producer — with roughly 88.9 million tonnes. Other major producers last year were China with 84.3 million tonnes, Brazil with 28.1 million tonnes, India with 20.8 million tonnes, and Indonesia with around 18.1 million tonnes.
Financing problems extend beyond mining: World Bank
Western mining circles are no stranger to the elusiveness of easy financing as a topic of debate. Certain heavy market forces have lately conspired to make funding of all sorts a challenge.?
But a new report by the World Bank shows just how far-reaching the problem is, the effect it has on the world’s poorest countries, and — importantly — what can be done to turn things around.
Greenvale and Aurum join the M&A party
Greenvale Energy (ASX:GRV) and Aurum Resources (ASX:AUE) are the latest mining companies to join the M&A party, today (16 October) announcing acquisitions in their respective markets.
As reported by this news service, the clock has already started ticking towards the next ‘boom’ with deal activity heating up after major mining companies ended the last cycle “in the best financial condition they have collectively been in for some time”.?
Speaking to Mining.com.au in August, Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) CEO Hedley Widdup believes “paper deals, cash deals, or extending balance sheets to fund something” all appear possible from this backing.?
Great Western Exploration begins drilling Giant Oval copper-gold project in WA
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Gold Hits Record High, Alumina Soars, and Aussie Dollar Dips
Gold reached $2,685 overnight, with Australian gold prices hitting an all-time record of $4,022 per ounce. Meanwhile, alumina prices surged as a suspension of a key bauxite miner in Guinea continues to tighten supply, pushing aluminium contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange to record levels.
In today's Mining Minute, Shae Russell breaks down these key market moves, including: Gold’s rise amidst U.S. economic uncertainty and protectionist policies. Silver’s steady gains now at $31.69.
The impact of Guinea's bauxite miner suspension on alumina prices. Base metals holding steady, while Brent remains around $74 per barrel. The U.S. Dollar's strength pushing the Aussie Dollar down to 66.6 US cents.
Rare Earths Industry Shift: ABx Group on supply chains, pricing and partnerships
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Hamelin Gold exploring new horizons with Ultrafine technology
Hamelin Gold (ASX: HMG) is making significant strides with its innovative use of Ultrafine technology in exploration.
Managing Director Peter Bewick shares insights with Shae Russell on how this cutting-edge technique is helping to uncover new gold targets at the Jazz Prospect in West Tanami and the Anderson Project in WA’s wheatbelt.
From amplifying weak geochemical signatures to identifying large gold footprints, this technology is shaping Hamelin’s exploration strategy year-round. As Bewick says, “it’s an exciting few months ahead!”
Gold's Resilience Amid Fed Uncertainty, China Imports Surge, & LBMA Bullish Sentiment
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Silver follows copper as Chinese exports miss expectations
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Deflation grips China
US data kills off the odds of a big rate cut, deflation grips China and base metals may have gotten ahead of themselves.
Here’s your Mining Minute with Shae Russell.
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