Traditional media alive and well
Digital disaster reinforces importance of old-fashioned news. When more than 10 million Australians tried to check their emails or send a text last week, they quickly realised they were disconnected from the online world. The nation-wide Optus outage was more than frustrating for the 400,000 businesses who lost income when emails and online banking stopped […]
James Bay: where discovery meets demand
WA-based explorer to join wave of discoveries in Canada. As demand for critical minerals steadily grows around the world, exploration and development companies are furiously pegging ground in known lithium hotspots, including the world-class James Bay region in Quebec. Perth-based Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) hopes to join the wave of discoveries in Canada, but also has […]
Burley chumming up interest in Chubb
Investment opportunities grow as drilling expands. With more than 9,000 metres of diamond drilling done and dusted, ASX-listed minerals explorer Burley Minerals (ASX:BUR) is tracking well to develop its 100%-owned lithium project in Canada. The site has spodumene crystals sticking out of the ground and sits within the world-class and world-renowned lithium province of Quebec. […]
From little things, big things grow
Bringing the Goldfields to the South West. More than 500 investors attended South West Connect, providing the perfect opportunity for junior explorers to showcase who they are, what they do and why people should invest. West Australian explorer Asra Minerals (ASX:ASR) presented at the forum for the first time, using the solid platform to discuss […]
Canadian company cultivates lithium combo
Exploration company plans to deliver Canada’s lithium supply chain. The exploration flavour of the month is lithium exploration in Canada, but one company has decided to take the critical mineral route in the country from start to finish. Green Technology Metals (ASX:GT1) started with three projects in 2021 but has since tripled in size, now […]
Sun, surf, and stocks
Global conference throws spotlight on South West WA. More than 40 ASX-listed companies flocked to beachside Busselton in Western Australia last week for the annual South West Connect ASX Showcase. Attracting up to 500 local investors, the two-day conference is WA’s only diversified ASX investment forum outside of metropolitan Perth. As Vertical Events’ Jaxon Crabb […]
Breaking a mental health sweat
Former UFC fighter takes mental health battle on-site. As companies across Australia prepare cupcakes and conversations for R U OK Day tomorrow, some in the mining industry are taking a more hard-hitting approach. One organisation, led by former UFC competitor Soa “The Hulk” Palelei, is providing mental health education and support to the mining industry, […]
From flat to fabulous
3D data and drilling models redefining mining presentations. Like the season, the conference circuit is warming up, with plenty of presenters vying for the attention of investors and stakeholders. It’s a contested market and many miss the mark when trying to get message cut-through to audiences. Canadian-based developer VRIFY is helping mining and mineral exploration […]
Drilling smarter, not harder
Global R+D company focuses on explorers’ emissions. The largest mineral exploration cooperative research centre in the world continues to make headway with developing novel technologies for the industry. MinEx CRC’s latest study is based in Western Australia and involves testing a new coil tube drill rig, designed to reduce carbon emissions while operating more efficiently […]
D+D Throwback: united for greener future
Mining companies and service providers embark on joint ESG journey. According to a leading global underground mining service provider, the relationship between contractors and miners is becoming stronger as the industry focuses on reducing carbon emissions and increasing sustainability. Barminco offers a variety of hard-rock services, from site development to drilling and mining equipment, with […]
