Mining – Base Metals

We have written a 31-page Industry Report on “Manganese Supply Deficit Looms as Demand from Alloys and EV Batteries Increase – Your Guide to Understanding and Investing in Manganese Companies”. This comprehensive report delves into the burgeoning manganese market, spotlighting its critical role in steel production and the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) battery sector. With nearly 90% of global manganese used in steelmaking and a surge in demand from the EV industry, a potential supply deficit looms as early as 2024. The report examines key drivers of demand, including infrastructure projects and green economy commitments, alongside major manganese mines and producers. The report spotlights Elcora Advanced Materials (TSXV: ERA) with high-grade manganese projects in Morocco. [more]

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch delves into the scandium market, spotlighting its unique properties and expanding applications from aerospace to solid oxide fuel cells. The report evaluates 17 scandium-focused companies, from explorers to producers, with a detailed look at Imperial Mining Group’s (TSXV: IPG) Crater Lake project. We investigate how scandium, a metal poised for significant demand growth, is facing supply challenges amidst its increasing importance in green technologies. Learn why scandium is attracting investor attention and how Imperial Mining is strategically positioning itself in this evolving market. Download our comprehensive 39-page report for a deep dive into scandium’s promising future. [more]

In an interconnected global economy, geopolitical events can send ripples across markets, affecting investment strategies and outcomes. From the Ukraine-Russia conflict to sudden escalations in Israel, investors find themselves navigating an ever-evolving landscape. This article covers recent events, with a spotlight on Israel-based businesses. [more]

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch talks about Canadian North Resources (TSXV:CNRI | FSE:EO0) and eResearch’s 43-page Equity Research Report that covers an in-depth analysis of the company and a detailed overview of its exploration projects in Nunavut. [more]

We have written a 43-page Update Report on Canadian North Resources Inc. (TSXV: CNRI | OTCQX: CNRSF | FSE: EO0), a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company that explores for minerals in Nunavut, Canada. Since the Initiation Report that was released last year, CNRI has completed additional exploration and drilling at the 100%-owned Ferguson Lake Project, identified five new near-surface targets for Ni, Cu, Co, Pd, and Pt mineralization in the exploration claims surrounding the mining leases, announced the discovery of granitic pegmatites that potentially contain lithium-bearing minerals, and raised additional capital. This Update Report provides a summary of activities since the Initiation Report as the Company continues to drill to build on the existing mineral resource and de-risk the project. We increased the Target Price to $5.25 from $5.00. [more]

Sinead Kaufman of Rio Tinto discussed the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. She emphasizes the importance of supporting a better social license to operate and highlights the need for a sustainable approach to growth. Kaufman believes that the integration of the supply chain is critical in achieving decarbonization, not only within Rio Tinto’s operations but also for its customers and partners. [more]

There are various motivations behind the global imperative of achieving Net Zero and the shift toward renewable energy sources. Jack Bedder, Founder & Director of Project Blue, discusses the current and future demand for critical minerals in the context of energy transition and decarbonization. [more]

The session on commodities aims to examine the factors influencing the supply, demand, and pricing of critical minerals and precious metals. This article is a summary of a Technical Session hosted by Robert Friedland of Ivanhoe Mines, titled “Mining with a Greater Purpose – Tech Disruption Comes to the Rocks”. [more]