"There is a consensus that large new deposits like Escondida are rare, but the development of multiple medium-sized mines, possibly centralized around shared infrastructure, offers a significant opportunity."
"Our jurisdictional diversification is certainly a defining characteristic of Thor, but so is the fact that our projects are also diversified by stage of development."
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER – WEST REGION, AUSTIN POWDER
"Paradigm lets us run the entire blast digitally before we even drill or lay out the shot. We can simulate a model for fly rock risk, predict ground vibrations, and evaluate how blasting might impact neighbors or nearby infrastructure."
"We have an engineering team in Chile that works closely with our customers to develop bespoke solutions, which our factory in Chile can enable immediately, a capability unmatched by any competitor."
"We are aware that graphite is not rare in itself; the crux (and the real value) is the midstream processing and refining part, and that’s what we are tapping into."
"By focusing on factors within our control, we concentrate on deepening market penetration, achieving critical mass, and leveraging our existing infrastructure to drive efficiency and growth."
"Being a US producer brings a lot of advantages, as there is support from the administration, the state and federal government, and the local community."
Africa has been attracting more diverse and innovative capital flows over recent years. The US, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and even India are all crowding in, while China maintains its already well-established presence.