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...

Timah sees 2H 2011 tin price at $23,000-27,000/t

PT Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, believes tin will be trading at $23,000 to $27,000 per tonne in the second half of 2011, lower than its full year target price. "In the next three to six months demand will still be impacted by Japan's earthquake, but it may steady helped by demand from South Korea," said Gatut Hari Prasetyo, Timah's commercial and business development director.

Tin prices hit a record high of $33,600 per tonne on 11 April but there has since been a broad commodity sell-off.