"Recently we outlined a phased approach for future development that will include initial production of lithium concentrates as phase one, followed up by chemical production as a part of a later phase two."
"We must work toward both human safety and environmental safety, and because our products typically prevent issues such as seepage and contamination of the soil and groundwater, mistakes can be very dangerous."
"Advanced data analysis is a huge growth area, and we are overloaded with opportunities for our team to address issues to optimize operations at the study and operational stages."
"We understand that transitioning from exploration to production is often fraught with danger for junior companies, so we are taking a very cautious approach. However, because so much is well known about Bralorne's minability, we believe that it is a relatively low risk endeavor."
38TH PRESIDENT, PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (PDAC)
"We are calling for improved tax treatment of Canadian critical mineral development expenses to improve our domestic competitiveness and incentivize new mines."
EY CANADA & EY AMERICAS MINING AND METALS LEADER, ERNST & YOUNG
"The most recent trend is on inflation control and recession proofing operations. As a result, right sizing operations, reducing costs, and changing the structure of organizations have been on the rise in recent quarters."
"Graphite is key to any battery supply chain as it represents almost 50% by weight of the materials needs, no matter what the chemistry of the battery."
CEO (AB) & MANAGING DIRECTOR - CANADA (DA), XCALIBUR MULTIPHYSICS
"One of our big wins was conducting a large survey over the Ring of Fire for the Ontario Geological Survey. That is public domain data, and a lot of mining companies have used that when deciding where to stake claims."
PRESIDENT, CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, MAESTRO DIGITAL MINE
"Maestro is not interested in incremental improvement. We are looking at step change, and we typically do that by disruption. The type of disruption we pursue is about simplifying our products."
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