BASE METALS ANALYST, INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY RESEARCH, CORMARK SECURITIES
"Organic opportunities are finite and we anticipate established producers will inevitably have to look to acquisitions for growth, cognizant that many of the larger scale projects capable of ‘moving the needle’ are in fact held by juniors."
"Most of the uncertainties in the sector have been resolved. There is human capital to make mining possible, and stable institutions and transparency to give foreign investors peace of mind."
"Our vision is to target US and European steelmakers, turning the asset into a critical step towards South Africa’s re-industrialization and wealth generation."
CHAIRMAN, SOUTH AFRICA & REGIONAL COORDINATOR (AFRICA), SRK GLOBAL
"Regulations are evolving rapidly across Africa, driven by increasing awareness of ESG issues and the need for greater transparency and accountability in business practices."
"As the only advanced mine project in the US that could produce two federally designated critical minerals — manganese and zinc — Hermosa can help put Arizona in the driver’s seat of the clean energy race."
Brazil’s mining sector has roared to life in 2024. This year, the country was in the international spotlight, hosting the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and preparing to host the COP 30 in 2025.