Company Interviews

Interview with Shaun Bunn, Managing Director of Empire Metals (AIM: EEE).

Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/SqGQQmHU6tM

Recording date: 1st June 2023

Empire Metals has been exploring a massive mineral system with a primary focus on copper deposits. However, they recently discovered a significant high-grade titanium mineral system instead, which has the potential for market success due to the high demand for titanium in various industries, including defense. The discussion revolves around the implications of this discovery, whether they should continue pursuing titanium or refocus on finding copper. The company has raised funds for further exploration and plans to conduct diagnostic work, petrology analysis, and test work to understand the titanium mineral system. They also intend to conduct reconnaissance programs and detailed gravity analysis to narrow down copper targets. Although the copper concentration is not yet economically viable, the presence of significant copper indicators suggests the potential for a substantial copper deposit within the vast mineral system. The company acknowledges the need for drilling to confirm their findings and emphasizes their commitment to finding the trapped copper and keeping investors informed about their progress.

Interview with Gilbert Clark, Executive Chairman of Meridian Mining (TSX: MNO)

Meridian Mining aims to become the next mid-tier copper developer and producer in Brazil with its focus on the development of its Cabaçal copper-gold-silver project located in the state of Mato Grosso. The Cabaçal copper-gold-silver project is an advanced-stage district-scale VMS deposit, which was discovered in 1983 by BP Minerals. The deposit contains broad zones of coalescing Cu-Au mineralization which starts close to the surface and is open at a depth of 175 m whilst extending 2,000 m along the strike. 

Interview with Greg Liller, Executive Chairman & COO of Sierra Madre Gold & Silver (TSX-V: SM)

Recording date: 1st June 2023

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver is a mining company with a focus on gold and silver production. The company's Chief Operating Officer and Executive Chairman, Greg Liller, has over 40 years of experience in the industry and a track record of successful mine projects.

Sierra Madre's main project is the Guitarra mine, located outside of Estado de Mexico, about 120 kilometers from Mexico City. The company has previously worked on this project under the name Genco Resources. After conducting extensive exploration and drilling, they have identified several high-grade deposits and developed underground workings.

During its previous operation, the mine produced significant amounts of gold and silver, but it was later put on care and maintenance by First Majestic, the company that acquired Genco Resources. Sierra Madre now aims to restart production at the mine and utilize existing infrastructure, including a fully functional processing plant and underground mining equipment.

Interview with John Black, CEO of Aldebaran Resources (TSX-V:ALDE)

Aldebaran Resources (ALDE) is a mining company focused on the exploration and development of mineral deposits. The company is currently working on its Altar project located in the San Juan Province of Argentina. The Altar project is a large copper porphyry deposit, and Aldebaran Resources has already established a significant resource estimate of approximately 1.2 billion tons with a copper equivalent grade of 0.5%.

Recent exploration activities, including a deep geophysical survey, have indicated the potential for additional mineralization beneath the currently modeled pit. The company has been drilling and releasing positive results, suggesting the presence of mineralization immediately beneath the pit. These findings have the potential to substantially increase the existing resource.

Interview with Rick Howes, President & CEO of Reunion Gold (TSX-V: RGD)

Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/CW29CaBq6eA

Recording date: 1st June 2023

Rick Howes, the CEO of Reunion Gold, provides an update on the company's recent gold discovery in the Guyana Shield, South America. The main focus of the company has been the Local West project, and Rick House discusses the progress and upcoming resource estimate. The company has been drilling and delivering high-grade gold results, and they are about two weeks away from releasing the resource estimate, which includes data compiled over the past two years. The CEO also discusses their strategy of continuing to drill for resource expansion while moving forward with the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the project. The video highlights the company's goal of advancing the project towards production and their partnership with G Mining Services, a company with a successful track record of building mining projects in tropical regions. Rick Howes emphasizes the importance of maximizing value for shareholders and mentions the potential consolidation of mining operations in the region. The discussion touches on the significance of the upcoming resource estimate, its potential impact on valuation, and the company's commitment to delivering a successful project. Overall, the video provides insights into Reunion Gold's progress, strategy, and future plans in the context of their recent gold discovery in Guyana.

Interview with Frederick Bell, CEO of Elemental Altus Royalties (TSX-V: ELE)

Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/4m7wVUmK0h0

Recording date: 31st May 2023

Elemental Altus Royalties (ELE) is a royalty company that has experienced remarkable success in recent years. In 2022, they achieved record-breaking revenue and gold equivalent ounces, fueled by their merger with Outer Strategies. Looking ahead to 2023, ELE expects a significant 65% increase in revenue and book value growth. The company has been capitalizing on the current market conditions, which have presented attractive opportunities for royalty companies, as explorers seek alternative financing options due to the rising costs of capital. 

Interview with Francis Macdonald, CEO of Li-FT Power (CSE: LIFT)

Li-FT is a mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of lithium pegmatite projects located in Canada. The Company’s flagship project is the Yellowknife Lithium Project located in Northwest Territories, Canada. Li-FT also holds three early-stage exploration properties in Quebec, Canada with excellent potential for the discovery of buried lithium pegmatites, in addition to the Cali Project in Northwest Territories within the Little Nahanni Pegmatite Field.

Interview with Brendan Yurik, CEO of Electric Royalties Ltd. (TSX-V:ELEC)

Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/Rg25hBKISk8

Recording date: 31st May 2023

Electric Royalties Ltd. is a mining royalty company that aims to take advantage of the worldwide transition to clean energy by buying royalties on the mines which supply clean energy commodities. Energy commodities include metals such as lithium, vanadium, manganese, tin, graphite, cobalt, nickel and copper, which saw increases of up to 400% in 2022.