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...

Three free reports on Asian, Indonesian and Mongolian mining investment opportunities


AJM IS PLEASED TO PRESENT three recent and detailed reports providing useful insights for private sector business and investment opportunities in Asia/Pacific minerals and energy exploration and mining  - particularly Indonesia and Mongolia. Their publishers have kindly made digital versions available free-of-charge for a period of time:

Guide to Mining in the Asia Pacific (2012), published by DLA Piper, collates information on the business environment, mining industry and relevant laws, foreign investment and foreign ownership restrictions and taxes in Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pakistan, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,  South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam. Download the report here.

Mining in Indonesia: Investment and Taxation Guide (2012). Produced by PriceWaterhousCoopers, the book summarises the main features of Indonesia’s  mining regulatory framework,  Mineral and Coal Mining Law, Contracts of Work, investment income and mining tax systems and  additional regulatory considerations for mining. Its appendices include data on regional taxes, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Industry Associations contacts, glossary and summary of CoW generations. Download the report here.

Mongolia Mining and Tax Guide (2012) is intended to provide useful information on the mining landscape in Mongolia including a comprehensive chapter on the tax environment and issues that investors face when entering and operating in this market.  Published by Ernst & Young, the guide includes data on royalty surtax rate, tax treaties and rates and Application for a mining licence. Download the report here.

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