Uranium and the Quest for A Sustainable Energy Future
Oct 11, 2024
Reading time: 14 mins.
As the world grapples with climate change and the transition to cleaner energy sources, nuclear power is increasingly seen as a key solution. As the primary fuel for nuclear reactors, uranium’s market dynamics are crucial to the future of the energy industry.
ESG × Tokenization: A New Frontier in Sustainable Investment
Oct 3, 2024
Reading time: 7 mins.
As sustainability becomes an integral part of investment strategies, the need for innovative solutions to enhance transparency, accessibility, and efficiency is crucial. One such innovation is the tokenization of sustainable investments, which leverages blockchain technology to revolutionize sustainable investing by increasing the transparency and accessibility of investment products.
Lithium: The Fuel of Energy Revolution
Sep 27, 2024
Reading time: 7 mins.
In 2024, the global Electric Vehicles (EV) market is projected to reach US$786.2 billion, growing at 6.63% annually until 2029. As a key material in EV battery, global lithium demand is expected to surpass 3.1 million metric tons by 2030, companies supplying significant quantities will be well-positioned to benefit from rising prices.
PYX Resources Ltd: When ESG meets Mining
Sep 19, 2024
Reading time: 3 mins.
PYX Resources Ltd is a global leader in zircon mining, a valuable mineral widely used in ceramics, refractory materials, and various industrial applications. The company’s production strategy focuses on extracting high-grade zircon with minimal impurities. This article provides a snapshot of the company’s mining operations and its outstanding ESG performance.
Is Cryptocurrency the Green Gold?
Sep 9, 2024
Reading time: 5 mins.
Gold has been a cornerstone of wealth preservation and investment for centuries, valued for its rarity, stability, and intrinsic value. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, has sparked debates about whether gold’s dominance as a safe-haven asset is under threat among investors as there has been an increased level of investors using cryptocurrencies especially bitcoin…
The Golden Horizon: Demand, Supply, and Future Price Trends
Sep 3, 2024
Reading time: 8 mins.
As the global economy navigates through uncertainty and fluctuating financial markets, gold remains a pivotal asset for investors, central banks, and industries alike. The ongoing hype around gold has sparked renewed interest in understanding the dynamics of its demand and supply, identifying key buyers, and predicting where its price may head in the future.
Copper Earnings Recap: Winners and Strugglers
Aug 27, 2024
Reading time: 10 mins.
The recent earnings reports for copper companies with market capitalizations over $100 million reveal a mixed financial and operational landscape. While some companies exceeded expectations, others faced challenges due to cost pressures and operational inefficiencies.
Copper M&A Landscape: Junior Companies to Watch
Aug 16, 2024
Reading time: 10 mins.
The copper industry has experienced transformations, particularly through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These activities are reshaping the competitive landscape, and creating investment opportunities. This article delves into the current copper market, and recent M&A trends, and offers insights into which companies are positioned as attractive investment targets.
EU Battery Passport: A Revolution For Mining Industry?
Aug 9, 2024
Reading time: 7 mins.
The European Union is ushering in a game-changing digital battery passport regulation, promising to transform the sustainability and circularity of the battery value chain. But what does this mean for the mining industry?
Besides Favourable Copper Price, Is Freeport’s Financial Success Propelled By ESG Excellence?
Aug 2, 2024
Reading time: 3 mins.
Explore how Freeport-McMoRan Inc. achieved excellent financial results in 2024 Q2 despite operational challenges, and the impact of consistent good ESG performance on financial success.
Expert Talk Series – Onsite Practices and Community Relations
Jul 25, 2024
Reading time: 7 mins.
Discover the cultural shift towards sustainability and the importance of detailed ESG audits for sustainable mining operations.
Forgotten Copper Company in China?
Jul 18, 2024
Reading time: 1 min.
Learn about JCCL’s global strategic investments in the copper industry and its ESG practices, highlighting areas for social improvement.
How Much Does Leading ESG Score Tell Us About the Company?
Jul 12, 2024
Reading time: 4 mins.
Compare ESG ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics for Silvercorp Metals and its correlation to the silver miner’s stock performance, emphasizing the need for tailored ESG scoring methodologies.
EV Market: How Will China EVs Tackle EU Tariffs
Jul 5, 2024
Reading time: 4 mins.
Analyze how Chinese EV manufacturers, like BYD, maintain a price advantage despite high tariffs, underscoring their resilience and market expansion.
Navigating the Landscape of Global ESG Standards
Jun 25, 2024
Reading time: 4 mins.
Understand recent M&A activities in global ESG standards institutions and frameworks, and the trend towards consolidation under IFRS.
Tracing the True Cost: Unlocking Premium Prices for Sustainable Metal Mining?
Jun 17, 2024
Reading time: 2 mins.
Explore the potential for premium pricing on sustainably sourced metals, providing economic benefits akin to those in the luxury industry.
Copper’s Surge: Unpacking Market Dynamics and the Impact of the Green Transition
Jun 6, 2024
Reading time: 6 mins.
Analyse recent copper price trends and their drivers, highlighting copper’s essential role in green technologies.
Sustainable Mining – Dialogue with Elevate Uranium Ltd
May 24, 2024
Reading time: 5 mins.
Reinforce the end of the ‘E’ pillar in ESG through conversations with Elevate Uranium executives, challenging traditional mindsets on the benefit of board independence.
The End of the ‘E’
May 21, 2024
Reading time: 4 mins.
Bring the end of ‘E’ pillar in ESG practices and emphasize the substantial benefits and more relevance of ‘S’ and ‘G’ practices through real cases from IGO.
Sustainable Mining – Dialogue with Silvercorp Metals
Apr 24, 2024
Reading time: 3 mins.
Discover how Silvercorp maintains good financial performance with strong sustainability practices, reinforcing the feasibility of sustainable and profitable mining operations at the same time.
Sustainable Mining – Dialogue with Peak Rare Earths
Mar 25, 2024
Reading time: 4 mins.
Learn about Peak Rare Earths’ good performance in community relations and the challenge of making ESG scores universally comparable across different mining projects at development stages.
Sustainable Mining – Postcard from Perth, WA
Feb 21, 2024
Reading time: 3 mins.
Gain insights from the GAIA research team’s firsthand observations during their visit to Western Australia, gateway to Australian miners.