A fundamental choice for Critical Minerals development: "Fascism or radical democracy?"

The global demand for critical minerals like lithium and copper is surging, but how we attempt to quickly extract them, argues Katherine Teh , Executive Chairman of Spektrum Development , presents a fundamental choice: embrace authoritarian tactics that disregard communities or pursue transparent, consent-based development. In this pivotal moment, the stakes are high-ranging, from environmental destruction to lost economic potential. Which path should be chosen? Katherine Teh of Spektrum Development addressing the 2024 ACFID Conference WE ARE AT a crossroads in the energy transition. The gap between what the mining industry promises and what it delivers has been widening, creating not only delays but the potential for significant socio-economic and environmental risks. As the demand for critical minerals like copper, graphite, and lithium increases, we’re facing mounting challenges in securing these resources quickly enough to support the transition to renewable energy. The Problem...

China's Zijin Mining set to acquire Tampakan stake through Indophil

The Peoples Republic of China's largest gold producer, Zijin Mining, will reportedly launch its $545 million takeover bid of Melbourne-based metals explorer Indophil Resources following approval by the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board.

If accepted, Zijin's offer, through its subsidiary Golden Resource Mining, will deliver a third of the Philippines' Tampakan copper and gold project, one
of
the
largest
undeveloped
copper‐gold
deposits
in the region.

The

project
is
located
on
the
southern
Philippines
island
of
Mandanao,
approximately
65
km
north
west
of
General
Santos
City.
It has been managed since April 2007 by
Xstrata
Copper,
through
its
62.5% stake in Philippine
affiliate,
Sagittarius
Mines Inc.