Ken Hoffman on Manganese, Batteries & Firebird’s Global Supply Chain Strategy

Ken Hoffman on Manganese, Batteries & Firebird’s Global Supply Chain Strategy

In this Views from the House interview, battery‑metals expert Ken Hoffman, special adviser to ASX‑listed Firebird Metals, unpacks the future of manganese in battery technology, investor sentiment, and how supply chains are shifting as their processing technology looks to scale globally. We dig into cost drivers, off‑take dynamics, and where Firebird fits from processing to partners, plus what to watch in the next 12–24 months.

Predictive Discovery - Developing West Africa's Next Tier-1 Gold Mine

EPISODE 2: In this episode, we speak to Andrew Pardey, Managing Director of ASX-listed Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI). Andrew brings a wealth of experience in the mining industry, particularly in Africa where he has spent a significant part of his career. Under his leadership, PDI has made significant strides in exploration, permitting, and studies at the 5.4Moz Bankan Gold Project in Guinea.  Andrew's deep understanding of the Guinea mining landscape, and his relationships and strategic vision are pivotal as the company advances the project through what is an exciting and crucial phase.  View PDI's latest ASX announcements here [https://www.predictivediscovery.com/information-for-investors/#regulatory-news] for more details. Forward Looking Statements and Important Notice This audio contains forecasts, projections and forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that its expectations, estimates and forecast outcomes are based on reasonable assumptions it can give no assurance that these will be achieved.  Expectations, estimates, projections and information provided by the Company are not a guarantee of future performance and involve unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are out of the Company’s control. Actual results and developments will almost certainly differ from those expressed or implied. PDI has not audited or investigated the accuracy or completeness of the information, statements and opinions contained in this announcement. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, The Company makes no representation and can give no assurance, guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied as to, and takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for the authenticity, validity, accuracy, suitability or completeness of, or any errors in or omissions from, any information, statement or opinion contained in this report and without prejudice, to the generality of the foregoing, the achievement or accuracy of any forecasts, projections or other forward looking information contained or referred to in this report. Investors should make and rely upon their own enquiries before deciding to deal in the Company’s securities. Competent Person Statement and Compliance Statement The Mineral Resource estimate referred to in this audio was released to ASX on 7 August 2023. The Ore Reserve estimate referred to in this audio was released to ASX on 15 April 2024. The Company it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Mineral Resource or Ore Reserve estimates contained in this announcement and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.

Minbos & Talus: A World-Class Green Ammonia Initiative

EPISODE 1: In this episode, we look at a partnership that could redefine green technology in agriculture and mining in previously challenging locations. I'm joined by Hiro Iwanaga, CEO and Co-Founder of Talus Renewables, and Lindsay Reed, Managing Director of Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB). We discus the genesis of this partnership, its future trajectory, and the pivotal role of modular technology in powering green ammonia production as well as other green industries.