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May 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Arizona Lithium starts production drilling at Prairie project in Saskatchewan

The drilling program, covering a total of three pads, will extend over the next few months. Production and disposal testing of the wells on the first pad is scheduled to start in June, the Australia-based lithium developer said. According to the company, the start of drilling operations would mark the launch of Canada’s first commercial lithium production plant. The initial phase will involve drilling vertical wells to explore the Souris River and Duperow formations for commercial viability. It will then move onto the Dawson Bay formation and specific disposal targets. “These are very deep holes being drilled by a heavy duty oil

March 27, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

First Majestic Unveils Exclusive Bullion Collection at Nevada Mint

Introducing First Majestic’s Nevada Mint Facility First Majestic revealed the launch of its environmentally sustainable and highly efficient production line at the Nevada mint facility. This cutting-edge technology enables the mint to generate more than 10% of the company’s existing silver production, sourced from its Mexican operations. Commemorative Bullion Bars for Sale The first-ever production run of bullion bars will be sold as exclusive collectibles, each accompanied by certificates of authenticity and distinctive packaging. These limited-edition “First Strike” products, as named by the company, will consist of 1,000 one-kilogram bars, 2,500 ten-ounce bars, and 5,000 five-ounce bars. Expanding Portfolio and

March 20, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

CleanTech Lithium’s Renewable Energy Oasis Sprouts in Chile

The Dawn of a Lithium Extravaganza With the promise of growth and sustainability, CleanTech Lithium (AIM: CTL) proudly unveiled the initiation of operations at its direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot plant nestled in the serene region of Copiapó, northern Chile. This venture marks the genesis of a new era for the company, set against the backdrop of its flagship Laguna Verde project 250 kilometers away. This technological marvel boasts a design capacity of one tonne per month of lithium carbonate equivalent in the form of concentrated eluate. Earmarked for global export, the maiden production of eluate has successfully materialized, poised

February 23, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Exploring the Future: Community Consultation Commences for Pan American Silver’s Escobal Mine

An Overview of the Past Turmoil Back in 2017, the tumultuous journey of Tahoe Resources took a sharp turn when operations at the Escobal mine abruptly came to a standstill. Guatemala’s Supreme Court wielded its gavel, suspending the mine license, catalyzed by a case filed by environment and human rights advocate CALAS against the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM). The allegation? The MEM had negated the pre-grant right of consultation with the local Indigenous communities before bequeathing Tahoe’s Guatemalan offshoot the Escobal mining license. A Stance of Resistance The ramifications of the court’s decision reverberated far and wide. Protesters