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The 10th edition of the Junior Indaba, for explorers, developers and investors in junior mining, is taking place in just three weeks’ time! Have you booked your place yet? Brought to you by Resources 4 Africa, the Junior Indaba will be held both in person and online and is a lively and engaging forum tackling critical questions facing the exploration and junior mining sectors. We have assembled a high level gathering of over 35 CEOs and senior representatives of mining companies, government, investors and advisory firms who will cover an extensive array of issues over a packed two days. Some of the highlights include: Lili Nupen, Director, NSDV, will chair a discussion on what can be done to drive exploration in South Africa, featuring Jacob Mbele, DG, DMRE, Errol Smart,Managing Director & CEO, Orion Minerals and Mosa Mabuza, CEO, Council for Geoscience. Vusi Mabena, Executive Secretary, Mining Industry Association of South Africa (MIASA), will give an address on mining policies affecting junior/ASM miners in the SADC region. Alistair Hodgkinson, COO, DRA Global, will chair a conversation on the challenges and opportunities for junior miners and explorers in the rest of Africa, with Boris Kamstra, COO, Premium Nickel Resources, Roger Staley, CEO, Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG), and Geert Klok, Chairman of the Board, Chamber of Mines of Mozambique. Hugo Pienaar, Chief Economist, Minerals Council South Africa and Robin Griffin,Vice President, SME M&M Markets, Wood Mackenzie, will reveal their views on the outlook for global commodities. Mametja Moshe, Founder & CEO, Moshe Capital, will lead a discussion on what investors are looking for when considering African junior mining projects, with Patryca Kula Verster, Primary Markets: Business Development Manager, JSE, Thabiso Sekano, Head of Mining and Metals, IDC, Messu Mwaniki, CEO, Bedrock Capital. Andy Clay, Principal Consultant & Expert, will discuss how junior miners can think differently and innovate to ensure their survival. Gillian Niven, Consultant, Tiefenthaler Africa, will lead a discussion on how junior miners can navigate ESG requirements, community and climate change concerns, with Jeffrey Mulabisana, Founder & Group Executive Chair, Jempec Group, Fred Arendse, Founder & President, Junior Mining Council and Hulme Scholes, Director, Malan Scholes Inc. Kudakwashe Maramba, Sales Director, Fluor, will chair a conversation on the role of junior miners in meeting the demand for critical minerals and metals, with Louis Nel, CEO, MMC, Ntsiki Adonisi, Head of Natural Resources and Environment Practice, ENS, Jaco Prinsloo, CEO, Sylvania Platinum, and George Roach, CEO, Premier African Minerals. Jason Brewer, CEO, Marula Mining, and Chester Goodburn, CFO, Caledonia Mining, will share how they have overcome the challenges of establishing a junior mining operation in Africa and created successful businesses. To view the programme and speakers, visit the website.

ARE YOU COMING TO EXPLORE WITH US? Our incredible co-founder and Head of Mining and Environmental Law Lili Nupen will join industry experts Errol Smart, Mosa Mabuza, and Jacob Mbele DG at the DMRE to discuss 'What can be done to drive exploration in South Africa?' We'd love to see you there as we unearth some insightful nuggets! #MiningExploration #AfricanLawFirm #MiningLawFirm

The 2024 Joburg Indaba, now in its 12th year, is set to take place on 2nd & 3rd October at the Inanda Club, Sandton, and also online, and will once again bring together all the key stakeholders – mining companies, government, SOEs, investors, business organisations, representatives from communities and organised labour, advisory companies and industry thought leaders - who will contribute to timely and critical discussions on the mining industry and the way forward for South Africa. Chaired by Bernard Swanepoel, confirmed speakers to date include:  Duncan Wanblad, Group Chief Executive, Anglo American  Dr Mteto Nyati, Chairman, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Adv. Michelle Phillips, Group Chief Executive, Transnet SOC Ltd  Mike Teke, CEO, Seriti Resources  Dr Nombasa Tsengwa, CEO, Exxaro Resources; President, Minerals Council South Africa  Peter Steenkamp, CEO, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited  Richard Stewart, Chief Regional Officer (Africa), Sibanye-Stillwater  Moses Madondo, CEO, De Beers Group Managed Operations July Ndlovu, CEO, Thungela  Errol Smart, Managing Director & CEO, Orion Minerals  Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council South Africa  Rudi Dicks, Head: Project Management Office, The Presidency  Roger Baxter, Chairman, Southern Palladium; former CEO, Minerals Council South Africa  Charl Keyter, CFO, Sibanye-Stillwater  Riaan Koppeschaar, Director of Finance, Exxaro Resources  Mosa Mabuza, CEO, Council for Geoscience  Andries Rossouw, Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader, PwC Africa  Otsile Matlou, COO, ENS  Hulme Scholes, Director, Malan Scholes Inc.  Ntsiki Adonisi, Head of Natural Resources and Environment Practice, ENS Known as the premier gathering of the South African mining industry, we are pleased to reveal some of the exciting content you can expect this year. Some of the key questions that will be addressed include: What are the leadership challenges facing corporates in the mining and energy space?  Has the MPRDA been a help or a hindrance to the mining industry?  How do we grow the mining industry? Where will growth come from and what will it look like?  How does Eskom plan to guarantee security of energy supply in the future?  What progress is Transnet making in terms of restoring infrastructure and increasing capacity on its rail networks?  How can South Africa and Africa take advantage of the global race for critical minerals and metals?  How are mining companies addressing the challenges of the energy transition?  How have investors’ views changed in recent months since the formation of the GNU?  Which mining companies are creating the mines of the future?  How can mining companies amplify local content, supply chain and procurement? And much more... An agenda will be circulated very shortly; please keep checking the website for updates on speakers and programme information. Bernard Swanepoel Paula Munsie

The revival of mining and mineral exploration in Europe has become a hotly debated topic since the escalation of trade disputes with China and the disruption of critical raw materials and energy supplies from Russia and Ukraine. The future of the green transition, climate change, and the competitiveness of industries—from automotive to energy—depends on securing essential minerals and metals. The EU's Critical Raw Materials Act, introduced on 16th May 2024, combined with the Green Transition Act, is seen as a catalyst for Europe's Mining Renaissance. However, beyond efforts from central governments, collaboration between national governments, local authorities, and communities is crucial for implementation. The realities of revitalising the European mining industry vary across regions. While Nordic countries—such as Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Greenland—are actively implementing mining development plans, their counterparts in Southern, Eastern, and Central European countries struggle to secure financial, social, and political capital for existing and new mining projects. Moreover, some countries with century-old mining traditions have shifted away from supporting mining and are focusing on closing mines and diversifying into less socially challenging economic activities. Breaking through the "bubble of silence" that often surrounds sensitive issues and politicised decisions on enabling "Mining in Europe" is one of the major objectives of the 8th MINEX Europe Mining and Exploration Forum, taking place in Prague on 22-23 October. The MINEX Europe Forum was established in 2015 when there were only a few who dared to explore Europe's mineral resources and discuss the mining Renaissance, amidst the "not in my backyard" public discourse. Much has changed over the last decade, but there is still much to be done to enable the enactment of Brussels' policies into local action. Many miners and mining projects continue to face procedural red tape and setbacks across Europe. Drawing from our previous events held across the Western Balkans and Central Europe, we believe that the MINEX Europe Forum will provide an unbiased platform for an urgently needed professional, frank and open-minded discussion on the current challenges and potential solutions for the mining and mineral exploration sector and its role in securing Europe's requirements for essential metals and minerals while introducing the highest standards in mining and post-mining reconciliation. If you are passionate about building Europe's metals and minerals resilience, we look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to the Forum in Prague. Review participation opportunities at https://lnkd.in/eAa2MsPY and get involved !!!! If you have any ideas or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the Forum's team via eu@minexforum.com 🌟 Let's meet and have a chat over a refreshing pint of Czech beer in Prague. 🍻

Summary of the 105th IOC meeting! In an era defined by volatility and ambiguity, the global mining industry stands at a crossroads. As we confront unprecedented challenges, from fluctuating market demands to environmental concerns and geopolitical shifts, mining professionals must delve into the complexities of our field. To navigate through these challenges the WMC NOC has met in Chile. This year the 105th IOC meeting was also special because of the election for the WMC chairperson. This year for the next turn Marek Cała was unanimously re-elected. The first presentation was about the European coal outlook by Vladimir Budinsky from EURACOAL. He provided a general perspective on global coal mining with a focus on the coal demand forecast for 2030 and 205 under EU policy. He concluded that European coal users will remain part of the global coal market for two decades or more. The second speech was about lithium extraction. Sorcia Minerals informed that in 2022 it built the first industrial-scale Direct Lithium Extraction Technology plant in U.S. In December 2023, it reached an agreement to install its plant in a salt flat in the northwestern United States. Last week the plant should be 100% operational. Leopold Weber has discussed the global graphite supply. Consejo Minero De Chile A G has made a SWOT analysis of the Chilean inning sector. It defined strengths as a privileged mineral endowment, rich mining ecosystem, and qualified workforce. On the other hand, such points as: low and decreasing ore grades, higher production costs, stagnant copper production, and problems with environmental and sectoral permits were also identified. Hua Guo from CSIRO described the Australian mining sector. He concluded that the Australian mining sector needs to discover new to ensure ongoing production and export. Moreover, he has indicated that Australia’s mining industry is a major pillar of the Australian economy. However, by 2030 it is projected to be the highest emitting sector with a total of 101 Mt CO₂ even with low-emission solutions. Marek Cała and Joanna Jakóbczyk have discussed slope stability engineering in open-pit mining. Based on the research in Bełchatów and Turów open-pit mines, the key aspects of Slope Stability Engineering were indicated. Jacek Skiba discussed the ProVam project which focuses on a new methodology that enables the effective minimising of VAM emissions in operating coal mines and Alicja Krzemień provided the information about the GreenJobs Project.   During the IOC meeting, the networking also took place at Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Universidad de Chile, and Universidad del Desarrollo. The event was under the patronage of Ministerio de Minería, ProChile, Sociedad Nacional de Minería, Consejo Minero De Chile A G, Asociación de Proveedores Industriales de la Minería, APRIMIN, Fundacion Minera de Chile, CÁMARA MINERA DE CHILE, IIMCh Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas de Chile, and Metaproject S.A. #mining

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT ●FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES MINERAL RESOURCES DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM To boost ease of doing business in the mining sector, the Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMDSS). Launching the system, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake stated that the portal underscores the commitment of the federal government to expanding access of prospective investors to necessary information about Nigeria's mineral deposits, policies guiding the mining sector and incentives for investment from anywhere in the world. The Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMDSS) is a marketing strategy to enhance the ease of doing business in the solid minerals sector. His words: "Before, if you are a prospective foreign investor, you have to travel to Nigeria with your contingent to access required information. But with this launch today, anywhere you are in the world, with a click of a button, you can access all the information you require to make informed investment decisions about the mining sector, " Speaking further, Dr. Alake emphasised that the support system will assist critical stakeholders in the mining sector and potential investors to garner requisite information, bringing them closer to the industry and providing answers to pertinent questions about mineral deposits and mining infrastructure amongst others. Highlighting on-going efforts to sanitise the mining sector, the Minister revealed that the nefarious activities of illegal miners are being curbed by the recently unveiled mining marshals, whilst about 152 cooperatives have been formed by artisanal miners to legalise their operations, in line with his 7-point agenda. In his remarks, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Tunji Olubunmi-Ojo lauded the transformative leadership that his solid minerals counterpart has brought to bear on the mining sector, noting that the launch of the NMDSS is a game-changer that will attract more foreign investments. "Saudi Arabia today has non-oil industry contributing over 50% to her Gross Domestic Product (GDP). If Saudi Arabia can do it, Nigeria can do it, and the journey starts with the ministry of solid minerals. With a workaholic and visionary minister like Dr. Alake, working earnestly to attract the big players and also supporting local operators, the sky is the starting point. For us in the Ministry of Interior, we are there to support because a reformed mining industry is the pivot of the Renewed Hope agenda, "Hon. Olubunmi-Ojo said. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe, in her closing remarks, charged critical stakeholders in the mining sector and Nigerians at large to market the nation's vast solid minerals potentials, stressing that reforms of the present administration are steadily repositioning the mining sector. #OpeningMonologue #solidminerals

Shannon O'Rourke, CEO of the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre, explores the significance of Australia’s Critical Minerals Prospectus in driving investment and fostering innovation in the nation’s critical minerals sector. Australia stands at the forefront of the global critical minerals landscape, boasting abundant geological resources and a world-class mining sector. The country recently released its 2024 Critical Minerals Prospectus, inviting both domestic and foreign investment in its critical industries. We asked Shannon O’Rourke, CEO of the Future Battery Industries Co-operative Research Centre (FBI CRC), about the prospectus’s role in shaping the trajectory of Australia’s critical minerals sector. https://lnkd.in/emqaqBVG #criticalrawmaterials #batterymetals #australia #batteryindustry #criticalminerals #energytransition #mining

We are pleased to announce we have entered an option agreement to purchase up to 80% of two additional exploration licenses at the Lake Johnston pegmatite field in Western Australia’s southern Goldfield’s region. Asra has a 6 month exclusive option period to evaluate the two license areas and if proceeding, will own 51% and commence a JV with the vendor with the rights to increase to 80% ownership. Asra's Managing Director Rob Longley said "recent lithium bearing pegmatite discoveries, and investment by Rio Tinto into the Lake Johnston area, validates the districts enormous critical mineral potential, and its vastly under-explored status." Read the full announcement below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gnajKJRa #exploration #mining #lithium #westernaustralia #goldfields

Reevaluating U.S. mineral supply chains: A critical policy challenge for energy security #Copper #Graphite #Lithium #Mining #RareEarthMinerals #Raw #Tech #UnitedStates #World https://lnkd.in/drkuYwir

#ASXNews 56% INCREASE IN GLOBAL RESOURCE SALINAS LITHIUM PROJECT JORC MRE NOW - 70.3Mt @1.27% Li2O Latin Resources Limited is pleased to provide an update on the Colina Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate and Fog’s Block Mineral Resource Estimate at the Company’s 100% owned Salinas Lithium Project in Brazil. • 41% increase to the Colina Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate to 63.5Mt @ 1.3% Li2O, placing it amongst one of the largest scale Tier-One undeveloped #lithium resources globally. • Colina MRE now at 63.5Mt @ 1.3% Li2O above a cut-off of 0.5% Li2O (including 1.7Mt @ 1.5% Li2O Measured + 39.3Mt @ 1.4% Li2O Indicated + approximately 22.5Mt @ 1.2% Li2O Inferred) • Maiden Inferred Resource Estimate defined at Fog’s Block for approximately 6.8Mt @ 0.9% Li2O. • Global MRE (Colina and Fog’s Block) provides for 70.3Mt @ 1.27% of Li2O. • Close spaced infill drilling at Colina has resulted in a significant uplift of grade in both Measured and Indicated JORC resource categories. • Significant upside growth potential identified at Fog’s Block, with SGS confirming an independently estimated JORC Exploration Target Range of 7.0 to 18.0 Mt at grade ranging from 0.8% to 1.1% Li2O1 displaying Salinas’ potential target of over 80Mt with further #drilling. • The substantial increase of the MRE will have a significant positive effect on the economics within the Definitive Feasibility Study due for completion in mid-2024. The initial Preliminary Economic Assessment mining plan allowed for a Phase 1 production commencing in 2026 with Phase 2 average production of 525,000 tpa SC5.5 and 159,000 tpa SC3 commencing 2029. The increase of MRE will now include a phase 3 extension and expansion to production which will be evaluated in the DFS. #LRS’ Managing Director, Christopher Gale, commented: "What a great effort from our exploration team. Another significant milestone met with our upgraded MRE to over 70Mt. This Project is fast becoming a Tier One lithium resource as we predicted. We are also very encouraged by the consistent uplift in grade as we infill drill. This is a great sign of a quality mineral resource. “The increase in size of the JORC resource will have an extremely positive impact on our DFS economics as the resource increase allows us to evaluate building phase 3 of the project lifting output significantly.” Full announcement: https://loom.ly/819qMNU #LatinResources #ASX