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Hear from Arafura, Rio Tinto, Critical Minerals Group, Lindian Resources, Anglo American and more! The 2nd annual Australian Critical Minerals Conference is designed to bring together stakeholders involved in the critical minerals industry from the length of the value chain to explore the practical realities of where the sector stands and where it’s going. Here are just a few of the many mining company leaders you can't afford to miss: ● Alistair Stephens, Chief Executive Officer, Lindian Resources Limited joins us to discuss leveraging green mining to take full advantage of Australia's global opportunities ● Darryl Cuzzubbo, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Arafura Rare Earths Limited brings us the latest news regarding the Nolans Project with a focus on maximising critical minerals opportunities ● Travis Baroni, Head of Technology – Battery Minerals, Rio Tinto will share his knowledge and insights into unlocking the future of critical mineral deposits through the development of new extraction and processing technology ● Scott Winter, Managing Director, Critical Minerals Group Ltd highlights the importance of critical minerals' role in battery technology and clean energy ● Moe Amanzadeh, Superintendent Data Science, Anglo American joins us to talk about leveraging AI and machine learning for enhanced geological data analysis Visit the website to view the full agenda and speaker list https://hubs.la/Q02sDSTl0 Register NOW to hear from key mining companies who will delve into the latest developments in critical minerals, how they’re navigating the current market, and how to prepare for the sector’s future. https://hubs.la/Q02sDTkr0

Mineral Reporting Standards: PERC’s Role in CRIRSCO and Its Relevance to the European Mining Sector Modern society is heavily reliant on minerals to support current lifestyles and requires continued investment in the exploration, evaluation, development, and production of mineral raw materials. Potential investors and their advisors require reliable information to support decisions on investments in minerals projects. To address these needs, international guidelines and reporting standards have been developed. The Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) is an international association of fifteen regional organisations from around the world, which promotes best standards in international minerals reporting. The Pan-European Reserves and Resources Reporting Committee (PERC), the European member of CRIRSCO, is an association of six Europe-based professional organisations, including the Geological Society of London (GSL). CRIRSCO-aligned reporting standards, such as the PERC Reporting Standard, are based on common principles, rules and guidance, and include sixteen common definitions of key terms. A description of the CRIRSCO International Reporting Template, which provides the basis for the development and periodic updating of individual standards such as the PERC Reporting Standard, is provided. The different elements of the 2019 version of the CRIRSCO Template are described, together with a discussion of changes and additions made in the PERC Reporting Standard 2021 which is based on it. The need for continual development and enhancement of the CRIRSCO-aligned standards to address investor concerns such as the need for information on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects of mineral projects, as well as greater rigour in defining competency requirements, is discussed. Reference is also made to the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) and its relationship with the CRIRSCO-aligned standards, including the proposed use of the UNFC in the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and how the two systems could be used in a complementary manner to support the needs of both governments and investors in mineral companies https://lnkd.in/ee4ju3Xp

Explorer Transition Minerals is focused on developing and advancing a portfolio of high-tech and strategic critical metals projects to support the green economy, energy storage markets, and global decarbonisation. Australia’s Northern Territory has shot up the ranks of worldwide investment attractiveness based on the latest Fraser Institute annual survey of mining companies. Sitting sixth overall, the survey demonstrates the positive growth in exploration and mining that Australia’s ‘top end’ has experienced concurrently with the release of the country’s significant investment into developing the critical minerals industry. It comes as some surprise, then, that Transition Minerals’ Barkly project is just the second rare earths project to achieve formal resource classification (Inferred resource, JORC 2012) in the NT after the progress of Arafura’s (ASX:ARU) Nolans project to development status with the support of crucial partnerships with EV manufacturers Hyundai and Kia. #CriticalMinerals #RareEarths #BarklyProject #AustralianMining Click the link below to discover more ⬇ https://bit.ly/489HStN

OK, mineral reporting standards... if you're thinking "been there, know the matrix, all handled thanks" please consider: 📶 Critical minerals often come in smaller, more complex deposits than those we've focused on for decades, and will be exploited by a wider variety of companies in size and funding approaches - building confidence in how these deposits are assessed, valued and structured will continue to require strong consensus on the rules of the game ✳ Reporting standards evolved to (re)create trust between promoters and their investors - we now have many, many other stakeholders participating in the conversation: these rules are an important tool to build a shared vocabulary, foster understanding and facilitate agreement on prioritisation (yes, I'm thinking of policy papers that refer to "reserves" as if numbers magically appeared on a spreadsheet 😥) 📈 At a time when policy shapers want to believe that their interest creates a market and directs investment, noise is increasing but feasibility is more complex than ever - the rush on Strategic Projects as the CRM Act is implemented, rising expectations in resource-rich countries and the push for public funding of upstream growth create a perfect nexus for expensive mistakes: now more than ever we need to ensure that market expectations and investment requirements are clear and drive decision-making, including policy choices Then have a quick refresh ... and send it to 3 contacts who need a decoder! Thanks to Ed Sides and Ruth Allington for reminding us that the basics still hold - and are more relevant than ever ! #responsibleinvestment #responsiblemining

I am pleased to announce the publication by Earth Science, Systems and Society of an online article written by myself and Ruth Allington (PERC Trustee and GSL President).  Title: Mineral Reporting Standards: PERC’s Role in CRIRSCO and Its Relevance to the European Mining Sector Authors: Edmund Sides and Ruth Allington Contents: This article provides an overview of the CRIRSCO family of reporting codes and standards.  An introduction to the different types of reporting standards used in the minerals sector is provided along with a history of the development of CRIRSCO. The contents and purpose of the CRIRSCO International Reporting Template are illustrated using examples based on the PERC Reporting Standard 2021. Current concerns and developments related to minerals reporting are also discussed, including competency, the reporting of environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects and the relationship between the CRIRSCO Template aligned codes and standards and the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC). The article is based on an online presentation which was presented on 19th October 2020 to a virtual conference entitled: “Mineral resource estimation: recent advances and current best practice” which was organised by the Geological Society of London, but the scope of the article has been expanded and broadened considerably.  The article can be accessed using the following link: https://lnkd.in/dv3exQEF

Interesting insights on the future of copper and critical minerals in Arizona.

Exploration is the first step needed to increase the supply of critical minerals. However, domestic exploration faces financial challenges such as limited access to affordable capital and minimal growth in exploration budgets. Glad to have co-authored this important piece with Gregory Wischer and Lyle Trytten that makes a strong case for targeted government support with spending caps. The assistance could help bridge the projected gap between future mineral demand and supply. Please read, share and provide feedback. https://lnkd.in/eCAwup5X

TMG, in partnership with Purple Rock Inc., is bidding for Guyana's mineral mapping study, aiming to update data, attract investments, and explore emerging minerals like lithium. Led by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this project targets key mining districts like Mazaruni and Puruni, addressing the industry's need for updated information and reducing exploration costs while diversifying resources for sustainable development. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhFiUrJT #ProjectServices #StrategicPlanning #ProcurementExcellence #ContractManagement #SupplyChainOptimization #QualityControl #LogisticsOptimization #CostControls #DocumentManagement #IndustrySuccess #MiningOilGas #NavigatingComplexities #TMGAdvantage #ExpertSupport #SuccessMission #networking #innovation

The 2nd annual Australian Critical Minerals Conference is designed to bring together stakeholders involved in the critical minerals industry from the length of the value chain, including those working in investment, exploration, mining, supply chain, government, recycling, and manufacturing, along with end users. With 30+ industry leaders to hear from, here are just a few of the many sessions you can't afford to miss: ● The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia on the outlook for global supply and demand of critical minerals ● Lindian Resources Limited on green mining and Australia's global opportunity ● The Critical Minerals Office on the role of global geopolitics in shaping Australia’s critical minerals industry ● National Reconstruction Fund Corporation on managing the priority of critical mineral funding ● Rio Tinto on the future of critical mineral deposits and the development of new extractions and processing technology ● Critical Minerals Group Ltd on critical minerals' role in battery technology and clean energy ● Tesla on taking advantage of Australia’s battery opportunity ● Trade and Investment Queensland on exploring risk for investors and junior explorers ● Arafura Rare Earths Limited on maximising critical minerals opportunities ● Export Finance Australia on attracting the scale of global investments needed for the rapid growth of mineral extraction in Australia ● Anglo American on leveraging AI and Machine Learning for enhanced data analysis View the agenda, speaker list or download the brochure for further information here https://hubs.la/Q02kCWX40 SAVE up to $800 if you register now! https://hubs.la/Q02kCZlm0