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...

Merged Olympus to replace Zedex on ASX

Following its amalgamation with Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc (TSX: OYM) on 17 December 2009, Zedex Minerals Limited will cease to trade on the Australian Stock Exchange. Olympus is expected to list on the ASX on 29 January with the code OYM.

According to CEO David Seton, Olympus is now positioned to expand gold production in Southeast Asia from its core properties and has established a production time line that increases the company's annualized production to 115,000 oz of gold by early 2012 and a production pipeline capable of further expansion to some 300,000 oz by 2014. The company is also finalizing 2010 exploration budgets to further expand its Reserve and Resource Estimates in East Malaysia and Vietnam.