DIRECTOR, MINING FUTURES INITIATIVE (LW) AND ASSOCIATE CHAIR, PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & MINERAL ENGINEERING (SG), UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
"U of T Mining focuses on innovative solutions to extract, process, and reuse resources as sustainably as possible, as well as a robust and diversified talent pipeline that can support sector transformation."
"Strong market conditions for gold and critical minerals add pressure to boost production, but scaling efficiently is difficult. Many operators struggle to expand without compromising efficiency."
"STRACON has a life-of-mine agreement with Rio2’s subsidiary, Fenix Gold. We will replicate our approach from La Arena and Shahuindo, transitioning from construction to mining operations as an integrated team."
CEO (JC) AND MANAGING DIRECTOR (RE), ISQUISA & FERTIQUISA
"One significant risk is regulatory compliance, especially with chemicals like hydrochloric and sulfuric acids, which are classified as drug precursors."
"We cannot afford to be hesitant in our funding of the critical minerals space as competitors in other countries are progressing rapidly towards being the global suppliers and processors of lithium due to their higher levels of foresight and persistence."