BASE METALS ANALYST, INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY RESEARCH, CORMARK SECURITIES
"Organic opportunities are finite and we anticipate established producers will inevitably have to look to acquisitions for growth, cognizant that many of the larger scale projects capable of ‘moving the needle’ are in fact held by juniors."
"Most of the uncertainties in the sector have been resolved. There is human capital to make mining possible, and stable institutions and transparency to give foreign investors peace of mind."
"Our vision is to target US and European steelmakers, turning the asset into a critical step towards South Africa’s re-industrialization and wealth generationn."
CHAIRMAN, SOUTH AFRICA & REGIONAL COORDINATOR (AFRICA), SRK GLOBAL
"Regulations are evolving rapidly across Africa, driven by increasing awareness of ESG issues and the need for greater transparency and accountability in business practices."
"As the only advanced mine project in the US that could produce two federally designated critical minerals — manganese and zinc — Hermosa can help put Arizona in the driver’s seat of the clean energy race."
"The unique geological conditions in the Jequitinhonha Valley favor spodumene crystallization, making it one of the best areas globally for lithium extraction."
"Carajás represents a frontier mining region where significant deposits are still viable, and we have already identified considerable mineralization, hinting at potentially groundbreaking discoveries."
Featuring insights from nearly 50 mining executives, the second pre-release edition of GBR's Peru Mining 2025 sheds light on the industry's current state while highlighting the country's window of opportunity with the energy transition and copper's critical role.