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...

Oz Minerals targets Cambodia for expansion

The radically contracted Australian miner OZ Minerals is continuing to explore opportunities in South East Asia and is undertaking final drilling at Okvau in north east Cambodia before producing an initial resource estimate. Recent drill results at Okvau included one hole from surface to almost 400 m that gave series of seven significant intercepts, the best two being 9m from surface of 4.82 g/t and a deeper hit of 10m @ 5.99 g/t gold.

However the company sold its 75% interest in the Thai Chatree joint venture with Thai Global Ventures to Owen Hegarty's Tigers Realm Minerals Pty Ltd for cash and shares. It retains Thai tenement applications for greenfield exploration.