"The main reform we are undertaking is the re-drafting of the Mineral Resources Law to facilitate the investment environment in the mineral sector and provide clarity."
"As the most prominent lithium-focused royalty company, LRC has established itself as the go-to name in this sector, garnering substantial brand recognition."
"Our vision is to explore, mine and produce concentrates for a lithium conversion plant capable of producing the required chemicals for battery manufacturers. This is a made-in-Ontario story."
"We are excited to be moving towards the production of MREC later in 2023 at Makuutu by the role Makuutu can play in developing a magnet and heavy rare earth supply outside of China."
AFRICA MANAGER, ERM SUSTAINABLE MINING SERVICES (PREVIOUSLY CSA GLOBAL)
"The former CSA Global team, experts in exploration, geology, mining, engineering and processing, joined forces with ESG specialists from ERM to offer a potent solution."
"The country is experiencing a real boom, in the sense that we've enjoyed several years of stability. The problem is how the Congo is perceived abroad."
"The biggest challenge in developing KSM is its immense scale. With over 11 billion t of economic mineral resources, coupled with a projected construction cost of US$6.4 billion, there are few potential partners capable of building and operating the mine."
"For exceedingly remote sites, we will deliver cargo and personnel as far as the runway will take us, and Custom Helicopters will complete the journey."
As the second half of 2024 approaches, Peru stands at a crossroads. According to the latest figures, the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed Peru as the second-largest copper producer. Cabinet changes under Boluarte's administration and ongoing corruption cases have taken a toll on investor confidence, and illegal mining remains a pressing issue. However, not everything is lost for the Andean country, and the mining sector presents growth opportunities.