The Mining Insider

Gold Expansions, Rare Earth Riches & Copper Chaos: Duparquet Drilling, Nyanzaga Launch, and Greenland’s Strategic Find (28/04/25)

Host Logan Ore dissects April 28th’s critical developments: 1. Duparquet’s Drill Surge: First Mining’s second rig accelerates exploration in Quebec’s Abitibi gold belt. 2. Nyanzaga’s $523M Bet: Perseus Mining bets big on Tanzanian gold, targeting 2027 production. 3. Copper’s Price Rollercoaster: Tariff tensions and inventory drops keep traders guessing. 4. Greenland’s Rare Earth Boom: Eclipse Metals’ 2.01% TREO discovery reshapes supply chain dynamics. 5. Cobalt’s Supply Shock: DRC’s export halt tightens markets, but long-term surplus looms. Keywords: First Mining Duparquet, Perseus Nyanzaga, copper price volatility, Eclipse Metals Greenland, cobalt DRC export halt, Peru copper forecast.

Rare Earth Delays, Indigenous Conservation & U.S. Reform: Russia’s Setback, Brazil’s Ywy Ipuranguete, and Pilbara’s Green Lithium (04/04/25) Show Notes:

Host Logan Ore dissects April 4th’s pivotal developments: 1. Russia’s Rare Earth Delay: Zashikhinskoye’s decade-long postponement tightens global supply and amplifies Western vulnerabilities. 2. Brazil’s Indigenous Stewardship: How Ywy Ipuranguete’s 6M-hectare initiative reshapes mining access and biodiversity protection. 3. U.S. Critical Mineral Act: Bipartisan bill aligns federal lists to streamline domestic mining and recycling efforts. 4. Australia’s Lithium Revival: Pilbara’s electric calciner project aims to decarbonize processing while capturing value onshore. 5. Yukon’s High-Grade Hunt: Star River’s drill campaign tests one of the Yukon’s most promising precious metal targets. Keywords: Zashikhinskoye delay, Brazil Ywy Ipuranguete, U.S. Critical Mineral Act, Pilbara lithium plant, Yukon Metals Star River, robotics conference London. Sources: Irkutsk government statement, Brazilian Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, U.S. Senate bill text, Pilbara Minerals announcement, Yukon Metals press release.

LME Record Volumes, Zinnwald’s German Boost & Collective Mining’s Drill Blitz: Robex’s Guinea Gold Push, Silver Elephant’s Bolivian Silver, and Royal Road’s Moroccan Copper (02/04/25)

Host Logan Ore analyzes April 2nd’s top mining developments: 1. LME’s Record Trading: How surging nickel and copper volumes reflect global demand for industrial metals. 2. Zinnwald Lithium’s German Backing: The strategic importance of Saxony’s support for Europe’s critical minerals independence. 3. Collective Mining’s Aggressive Drilling: Inside the expanded program targeting Colombia’s Guayabales and San Antonio projects. 4. Robex Resources’ Guinea Gold Project: Advancing toward production and its implications for West African gold mining. 5. Silver Elephant’s Bolivian Silver Production: Starting operations at Paca Apuradita and the role of partnerships with state-owned entities. 6. Royal Road Minerals’ Moroccan Copper Exploration: Promising results from Lalla Aziza and Morocco’s growing mining appeal. Keywords: LME trading volumes, Zinnwald Lithium German support, Collective Mining drill program, Robex Resources Kiniero gold, Silver Elephant Paca Apuradita silver, Royal Road Minerals Lalla Aziza copper. Sources: LME press release, Zinnwald Lithium announcement, Collective Mining financing update, Robex Resources project update, Silver Elephant Mining contract details, Royal Road Minerals exploration results.

Record Gold Output, Commercial Milestones & Market Debuts: Contango Cash Flow Surge, Luca’s Tahuehueto Success, and Revival Gold’s PEA (31/03/25)

Host Logan Ore covers March 31st's biggest mining developments: 1. Contango ORE's Record Cash Distribution: Peak Gold JV exceeds expectations with strong Q1 performance and $24M cash flow boost. 2. Luca Mining's Commercial Production: Tahuehueto mine hits key milestone with sustained throughput above 800 tpd and ambitious 2025 guidance. 3. Revival Gold's Mercur PEA Results: Promising economics highlight heap leach potential and significant resource expansion opportunities in Utah. 4. Lipari Mining's Market Debut: New listing on Cboe Canada positions Lipari to advance high-grade South American gold projects while attracting investors. 5. American Pacific's Permit Update: Madison Copper-Gold Project advances with new drilling phase targeting high-grade zones in Montana. Keywords: Contango Peak Gold cash distribution, Luca Mining Tahuehueto commercial production, Revival Gold Mercur PEA results, Lipari Mining Cboe Canada listing, American Pacific Madison permit update. Sources: Contango ORE press release, Luca Mining announcement, Revival Gold PEA report, Lipari Mining market debut statement, American Pacific permit update release.

Australia’s Lithium War, AI’s Glacier Strike & Nigeria’s Gold Gamble: Hydrogen Fleet Revolution, Cobalt Fraud Fallout, and the Battle for Andean Copper (29/03/25)

Host Logan Ore dissects March 29th’s seismic shifts: 1. Australia’s Lithium Embargo: How a ban on exports to China disrupts global EV supply chains and accelerates the tech cold war. 2. AI’s $200B Copper-Gold Find: The discovery beneath Chile’s glacier—geopolitical goldmine or environmental time bomb? 3. Nigeria’s Gold-Backed Currency: Can bullion stabilize a collapsing economy, or will corruption tarnish the plan? 4. Fortescue’s Hydrogen Fleet: Pilbara’s green mining revolution and its ripple effects across heavy industry. 5. Cobalt Recycling Scandal: Fake ESG certs expose systemic flaws in ethical sourcing—and who pays the price. Keywords: Australia lithium export ban, AI mineral discovery Chile, Nigeria gold-backed currency, Fortescue hydrogen mining fleet, cobalt recycling scandal, ICJ lithium dispute. Sources: Australian Prime Minister’s Office, BHP-BostonAI joint statement, Nigerian Central Bank, Fortescue Metals press release, Global Witness investigation, ICJ case filing.