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...

Southern Cross acquires option for Philippines Batangas gold prospect

Australian-listed Southern Cross Exploration has acquired an option for the Batangas gold project in the Philippines, 110 km south of Manila.

Consideration for the initial acquisition of a 5% interest will be satisfied as a combination of cash and scrip and Southern Cross has the right to acquire up to 100% of the project progressively over a period of three years.

The property is considered a highly prospective epithermal gold province where at least eleven veins are reported in five vein systems within altered andesitic host rocks. Southern Cross said the veins appear to exhibit good continuity over more than one kilometre of strike.