Litigation: Expropriation of Limestone Quarry in Oman
Overview A New York investor invested in a limestone quarry in Oman. The quarry was subsequently expropriated in 2006. Core Consultants was employed by the defense attorneys to assist in building a case against the Omani sultanate. Methodology Whilst several years had passed since the date of expropriation, Core Consultants valued the future potential of […]
Sulphur Dioxide Abatement In Botswana
Overview Our client mined nickel from sulphide ore and therefore produced excess, untreated sulphur dioxide which was liberated into the atmosphere. When Core Consultants joined the team, the engineering consultants were considering converting the sulphur dioxide into sulphuric acid. Methodology Core Consultants’ primary task was to establish whether producing sulphoric acid would be economically viable. […]
NSR Calculation For A Canadian Rare Earth Company
Overview Our client wished to expand their existing niobium mine to include processing their rare earths as a by-product. In order to secure investor, support they first needed to conduct a Net Smelter Return (NSR) calculation which provides insight into the value of their deposit. Methodology Core Consultants conducted an industry analysis of the rare […]
Prefeasibility Study Of Phosphate And Potash Deposit
Overview Core Consultants was commissioned to evaluate the potash/phosphate markets on behalf of their client. The assignment formed part of the Competent Person’s Report(CPR) for the NYSE listing. At the time, the company had invested in and was considering the development of four phosphate projects in four countries including Namibia, Tunisia, Mauritania and India. Methodology […]
Lithium Project Roundup
We track the latest progress in key lithium projects over the last week: Enertopia Corporation (ENRT-OTCQB) revealed that it closed the definite agreement for the acquisition of the Central Nevada Lithium Brine Project. The claims are subject to a 1.5% NSR from commercial production with the Company able to buy back the NSR at a […]
Power Infrastructure is Paramount for Botswana’s Mining
Those aiming to invest in Botswana as a mining destination need to consider installing power lines and improving transport, says mining consultancy Core Consultants MD Lara Smith, who says the landlocked country faces significant infrastructure challenges that affect its mining sector. She tells Mining Weekly that TSX- and BSE-listed Hana Mining, a prospective copper producer […]
Conflict Minerals: Responsibility falls to the Ultimate End Users
The concept of conflict minerals is becoming increasingly topical. In particular, as cobalt scarcity increases, a closer eye is being kept on the cobalt supply chain and cobalt originating from the DRC’s artisinal miners. On the 19th of January, Amnesty International and Afterwatch broke the news of child labour being used in Huayou Cobalt and […]
Can Lithium Demand Continue Indefinitely?
To quote Robert Friedland at the 2016 121 Mining Convention held in Cape Town, “The lithium market will end in tears.” Lithium carbonate prices in China have surged by 253% over the last year alone. Forecasts for lithium prices exhibit uncapped exponential growth. Against this backdrop, Mr. Friedland’s sentiments seem completely misplaced. The main reason […]
China Shopping For Copper And Gold Assets
China Molybdenum (CMOC) has long earned its reputation as a highly acquisitive company. In 2015, it made its intentions known that it would pump around $2bn into acquiring mining assets outside of China. Traditionally a molybdenum and tungsten producer, CMOC has targeted copper in recent years, paying $820m for Rio Tinto’s Northparkes copper mine in […]
Electric Bikes Expected To Double This Year
Growth in the electric bike (e-bike) market is often sidelined with the focus being on the electric vehicle market. However, the e-bike market has been growing rapidly. With respect to battery consumption, in May this year the market is estimated at 38 million cells, which is expected to nearly double to 67 million cells by […]