Copper

At the PDAC Convention 2024, Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm outlined the Company’s strategic response to global economic and geopolitical challenges, emphasizing decarbonization, innovation, and sustainable mining practices. Stausholm highlighted the importance of metals in the renewable energy transition and detailed Rio Tinto’s commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and stakeholder engagement. The Company’s multifaceted strategy includes diversifying supply chains, investing in technological advancements, and fostering collaborative relationships to ensure resilience and growth amidst uncertainties. Rio Tinto‘s proactive approach positions it as a leader in sustainable mining, ready to meet the increasing demand for critical minerals. [more]

We have written an 18-page Industry Report on “Can British Columbia’s Copper Projects Meet North America’s Green Energy Dream – A Focus on the Copper Projects in the Quesnel Trough”. The report highlights the critical role of copper in advancing a de-carbonized economy and its pivotal role across various industries, including electronics, construction, and renewable energy. Highlighting the dynamics of global copper supply and demand, it explores the challenges and opportunities within the market, driven by technological advancements and the green energy transition. The report features a detailed analysis of British Columbia’s Quesnel Terrane, a major copper-producing region, and summaries of mining & exploration companies in that region. The report also offers a forward-looking perspective on copper’s contribution to the global economy and sustainable practices shaping its future. [more]

The PDAC 2024 Convention in Toronto showcases a lineup of keynote speakers, each offering unique insights into the mineral exploration and mining industries. Jakob Stausholm of Rio Tinto will discuss the pivotal role of metals in the renewable energy transition. Michael Stanley from The World Bank will explore the potential of the Global South in reshaping mineral supply chains. Denise Johnson of Caterpillar will address the transformative impact of technology on mining. Lastly, Wojtek Wodzicki from Lundin Group‘s Vicuña Exploration Team will share their ground-breaking discovery story. These sessions promise to enlighten and inspire, highlighting innovative approaches and challenges in the industry. [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]

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch talks about Initiating Coverage on Canadian North Resources (TSXV:CNRI | FSE:EO0) and eResearch’s 61-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 32-page Initiation Report on Kingsview Minerals, a Vancouver-based mineral exploration and development company that explores for gold and copper near Wawa, Ontario, Canada. The Company’s flagship project is the 100%-owned Echum Project covering an area of 7,691 hectares and an NI 43-101 technical report for the project was released on SEDAR in February 2022. It also holds a 100%-interest in the Hubcap Project in the same area, consisting of 4,163 hectares. [more]

We have written a 61-page Initiation Report on Canadian North Resources, a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company that explores for minerals in Nunavut, Canada. The Company has acquired a 100% interest in the Ferguson Lake Project, which comprises an area of 253.8 sq. km (over 62,715 acres). The project hosts a recently updated NI 43-101 mineral resource containing: an Indicated Mineral Resource of 455 Mlb Cu at 0.85%, 321 Mlb Ni at 0.60%, 37.5 Mlb Co at 0.07%, 1.08 Moz Pd at 1.38 g/t, and 0.18 Moz Pt at 0.23 g/t; and an Inferred Mineral Resource containing 947 Mlb Cu at 0.91%, 551.5 Mlb Ni at 0.53%, 62.4 Mlb Co at 0.06%, 2.12 Moz Pd at 1.4 g/t, and 0.38 Moz Pt at 0.25 g/t. We are Initiating Coverage with a Speculative Buy rating and one-year price target of $5.00. [more]