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May 27, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Utah ranked top jurisdiction for mining investment by Fraser Institute

To arrive at the ranking, the Fraser Institute surveyed approximately 2,045 mining-related firms globally between August 16, 2023, and January 9, 2024, tallying their opinions on both mineral endowment and policy factors. These companies had reported exploration expenditures of $4.2 billion in 2022 and $4.1 billion in 2023, according to Canadian think tank. The top rankings for 2023. Credit: The Fraser Institute Rounding out the top five were the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Quebec, followed by Western Australia, which topped the list in 2021. Overall, Canada has the most jurisdictions within the top 10. On the other end of

March 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Unlocking the Treasure Trove: Glencore’s Expanded Investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals

Dazzling Discoveries Unveiled The recent technical report in January 2023 showcased a staggering 1.6 billion lb. of nickel, copper, and cobalt nestled in the inferred resources of Stillwater Critical Minerals. Nestled within 255 million tonnes of material at an average grade of 0.39% nickel equivalent (or 1.19 g/t palladium equivalent), this treasure trove represents a 62% uptick in tonnage from its initial estimate. An Impressive Geological Landscape Within the 9-kilometer central area of the property, Stillwater district has witnessed a vibrant history of mining PGEs, nickel, copper, chromium, among other valuable commodities. The project is strategically positioned next to the