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There's been lots of talk (some would say hype) around mineral security partnerships bringing together consumer and producer governments around mineral supply (with a focus on minerals important for the global energy transition), including at this week's #MiningIndaba. But as my Natural Resource Governance Institute colleagues Susannah Fitzgerald, Phesheya Nxumalo and Thomas Scurfield set out in this timely piece, to date many of these have been "Deals without Details." https://lnkd.in/eDGTXnjS Given their potential economic and geopolitical significance, greater scrutiny around these deals is important. NRGI has taken a first step by including the publicly available official documentation related to these new state-state mining partnerships on ResourceContracts - https://lnkd.in/e5XGRYJY  (a repository of publicly available oil, gas, and mining contracts and associated documents). But lots of work remains, both to increase transparency (no public documentation available on 22 of the 35 identified partnerships) and to analyze and accompany these partnerships as they move to the next steps of details being developed and negotiated. If these partnerships are to live up to their billing for low and middle income mineral producing countries, a wide range of stakeholders will need to be keeping an eye on how they move forward.

Really important piece of work here from Natural Resource Governance Institute. As they say, contract transparency is becoming the norm when a company signs a deal with a government in the extractive sector, so surely there is even more of a need for transparency when the agreement is between states. A great service to have a repository for these agreements and some important pointers for what the agreements should contain, including on governance and including civil society. Minerals for the energy transition - for renewables, electricity/hydrogen transmission and electrolysers for green hydrogen - are indeed 'critical' and we need robust governance and transparency around state-state agreements (in addition to state-investor agreements) Gavin Hayman Maria Cristina Mundin Ernst Müller Mark Robinson Eddie Rich Bruce Douglas Sonia Dunlop

The #social and #environmental #performance of mining organisations is increasingly being linked to financial performance, a link that has been missing from practice and scientifically under-theorised. Environmental and social performance are no longer icing, but the cake of doing #miningbusiness. Voconiq engagement science has taken centre-stage in this emerging development. #localvoices #sociallicence #communityengagement #investinginmining #sustainablemining

via StockHound: Tennant Minerals Achieves Excellent Copper and Gold Recoveries at Bluebird (ASX: TMS) CEO Vincent Algar commented: “Building on our significant initial copper flotation test-work results, the latest more detailed cleaner-flotation tests, conducted over a wider range of material types, demonstrates the Bluebird copper and gold mineralisation can consistently deliver high-grade and potentially commercial copper concentrates of 24%-29% copper with gold content of up to 4 g/t. High copper recoveries which are consistently over 90%, and up to 98%, also underline the potential for positive outcomes from future economic studies into mining and extraction to produce a saleable copper and gold concentrate. “Furthermore, comparisons with reported copper-with-gold traded concentrates , and from other successful mines in the Tennant Creek area, support the view that Bluebird concentrates have the potential to be highly valuable at current copper and gold prices – which are continuing to rise. “These excellent results give us further encouragement as we prepare for our next drilling phase at Bluebird to continue expanding this exciting high-grade copper-gold discovery. Our overall goal is to establish a substantial resource base within our 100%-owned Barkly Project, which will support a stand-alone mining and processing operation at a time of increasing global demand for both copper and gold.” Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/g-dfT3mU #copper #gold #mining #exploration #asx

🚨 Attention Mining Professionals: Upcoming Changes to the JORC Code – Get Prepared! 🚨 The Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) is preparing for the public release of a revised JORC Code as part of the 2012 review process. This update places a significant emphasis on integrating ESG factors across all stages of mining projects, from exploration to closure. What’s Changing? 🔍 New ESG Clauses: Material ESG considerations must now be disclosed at every project stage, ensuring transparency and accountability. 📊 Enhanced Reporting: Expect a more detailed and granular approach to reporting, with criteria tailored to each stage of the project lifecycle. 🗂 Comprehensive ESG Guidance Matrix: The new matrix outlines critical ESG themes and impacts, providing a clear framework for addressing environmental, social, and governance issues. 🤝 Specialist Support: The revised code encourages the involvement of specialists to help navigate complex ESG factors, ensuring that all Modifying Factors, including ESG elements, are thoroughly considered. At DMT Group, we recognize that ESG considerations are a fundamental part of how we assess and report on your projects. 👉 Are you ready for the changes? Now is the time to review your reporting processes and ensure they align with the new JORC Code requirements. Let's work together to integrate these ESG considerations effectively. If you have any questions or need assistance navigating these updates, don't hesitate to reach out. DMT is here to support you in making this transition as seamless as possible. 💬 #Mining #ESG #JORC #Sustainability #DMTGroup #ResponsibleMining #ResourceManagement

Interesting support of coal mining investment.

Celsius Resources Limited (ASX:CLA, AIM:CLA) is closer to becoming the newest #CopperProducer in the Philippines after the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources approved the MCB Project’s mining permit. The market has responded enthusiastically, sending CLA shares climbing as much as 53.85% in the first hour of ASX trading to A$0.02. This permit grants CLA exclusive rights to undertake exploration, development and commercial production of #copper and associated minerals at MCB for the next 25 years, with an option to renew for a further 25. It marks the first copper project to be approved in the Philippines in 15 years, opening the path to mine development at the MCB Copper-Gold Project in northern Luzon. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #ASX #AIM #CLA #CopperMining #BatteryMetals http://ow.ly/cL0B105mlvU

Good piece that shines light on the crux of the matter: the mining sector is largely underweighted for the wrong reasons. We need less investment from institutional investors in ESG funds and more into mining. Where I disagree with Tom Wilson is that even if a BHP/AAL would not increase copper production, it would create scale, and that's essential for investment in physical assets and from a financial relevance point of view for investors. Too many investors and banks just have the wrong or misinformed perception of the sector. Just look at the massive breakthroughs the large miners are delivering across carbon intensity, steel decarbonisation electrification of the fleet, etc.. Natural resources companies and Mining are essential to the net zero solution. #nonmetalsnotransition https://lnkd.in/ebjwJP7Y

Tennant Minerals Achieves Excellent Copper and Gold Recoveries at Bluebird (ASX: TMS) CEO Vincent Algar commented: “Building on our significant initial copper flotation test-work results, the latest more detailed cleaner-flotation tests, conducted over a wider range of material types, demonstrates the Bluebird copper and gold mineralisation can consistently deliver high-grade and potentially commercial copper concentrates of 24%-29% copper with gold content of up to 4 g/t. High copper recoveries which are consistently over 90%, and up to 98%, also underline the potential for positive outcomes from future economic studies into mining and extraction to produce a saleable copper and gold concentrate. “Furthermore, comparisons with reported copper-with-gold traded concentrates , and from other successful mines in the Tennant Creek area , support the view that Bluebird concentrates have the potential to be highly valuable at current copper and gold prices – which are continuing to rise. “These excellent results give us further encouragement as we prepare for our next drilling phase at Bluebird to continue expanding this exciting high-grade copper-gold discovery. Our overall goal is to establish a substantial resource base within our 100%-owned Barkly Project, which will support a stand-alone mining and processing operation at a time of increasing global demand for both copper and gold.” Read our article below: https://lnkd.in/g-dfT3mU #copper #gold #mining #exploration #asx

It’s been a long time since a copper and gold mine has opened in Wyoming. The state, renowned for its diverse mineral deposits and unique geology, plays a vital role in supplying raw materials for various industries and energy development. In a nod to the historical Gold Rush era, small miners continue to stake claims on public lands in search of precious minerals, adding a modern chapter to the state’s mining legacy. Just outside of the state’s capitol, Cheyenne, work is progressing on what could be the state’s first copper and gold mine in decades. The CK gold project is a large-tonnage, gold-copper deposit featuring some of the best grade mineralization right at surface and a surrounding extensive lower-grade zone with potential for resource expansion. Discovered in 1881, the deposit underwent limited mining but gained attention through various exploration phases. In 2014, U.S. Gold Corp. (NASDAQ:USAU) acquired the project from Energy Fuels and started drilling in 2017. Until 2019, the firm was focused on its exploration assets in Nevada, and with investor reluctance to fund exploration around that time, the executive team was looking at monetizing CK. Co-founder and executive chairman Luke Norman figured he would run the project by his friend George Bee, a long-time mining and development veteran with experience turning some of Barrick’s projects into operating mines. When Bee took a closer look, he saw a straightforward project, particularly in terms of the simple open-pit mining and copper and gold recovery. https://lnkd.in/gVbr5Guk #mining #invest #stock #discovery #copper #gold #USA #mineralexploration