Mining – Industrial Minerals

We have written a 32-page Industry Report on “Ionic Adsorption Clay Deposits Potential to Supply REE for the EV Industry”. Discover the critical role of Ionic Adsorption Clay (IAC) deposits in supplying Rare Earth Elements (REE) for the burgeoning Electric Vehicle (EV) industry. This report delves into how IAC deposits, particularly in Brazil, are pivotal in addressing the global REE demand. With the EV sector’s rapid growth and the urgent need for sustainable, low-carbon technologies, understanding the significance of these deposits becomes essential. The report highlights key companies and projects spearheading this initiative, showcasing Brazil’s emerging prominence in the REE market and its contribution to a greener future. [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]

We have written a 39-page Industry Report on “Scandium – A Metal for a Green Future; Your Guide to Understanding and Investing in Scandium Companies”. The report covers various aspects of the scandium industry including Supply, Demand, Pricing, Uses for Scandium, and includes an overview of 17 scandium mining companies, as well as highlights Imperial Mining Group (TSXV: IPG), a PEA-stage company, with a high-grade scandium project in Quebec, Canada. [more]

We have updated our 18-page Industry Report on “Vanadium: Powering the Renewable Energy Revolution; Your Guide to Understanding and Investing in Vanadium Companies”. The report covers various aspects of the Vanadium industry including Supply, Demand, Pricing, Uses for Vanadium, and includes a list of Vanadium mining companies, as well as highlights Currie Rose Resources (TSXV:CUI), an advanced, resource-stage company, with a vanadium project in Australia. [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]

Clean energy transition is a topic of growing importance as the world seeks to address the climate crisis and decarbonize the global energy infrastructure. One critical mineral that often goes unnoticed but plays a vital role in this transition is uranium. This article summarizes a Technical Session by Alice Wong, Senior Vice-President & Chief Corporate Officer at Cameco, titled “Clean Energy Transition and Uranium”. [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]