Natural graphite demand is projected to grow substantially as the need for lithium-ion batteries and active anode material accelerates leading to an expected near-term supply deficit in the non-metallic mineral. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that clean energy demand will account for 54% of graphite demand by 2030 in its stated policies scenario (STEPS). […]
Orbminco (ASX:OB1) has begun geophysical surveying at its Bronze Fox Copper-Gold Project located in the Southern Gobi region of Mongolia to prepare for an upcoming drilling program. Covering 175km2 in the Southern Gobi porphyry belt, this program will target priority prospects West Kasulu and Shuteen North induced polarisation and ground gravity surveys. Previous sampling at […]
The Hong Kong investment market appears to be opening up again for Australian and Canadian resources players. Peak Asset Management Executive Director Niv Dagan tells Mining.com.au there are a lot more inflows from Hong Kong funds and institutions through to the ASX. After a six-year hiatus, the firm is heading back to Hong Kong for […]
BPH Global (ASX:BP8) has received assay results that support the company’s view that seaweed has potential to act like a sponge for precious and base metals in seawater. The company is conducting an ongoing research and development program with Temasek Innovation Holdings and Singapore-based R&D consultant Gaia Mariculture. Phase one focused on cultivating sesuvium portucalastrum […]