Company Interviews

Interview with Gerard Barron, Chairman & CEO of The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC)

The Metals Company is an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for the clean energy transition with the least possible negative environmental and social impact and (2) accelerate the transition to a circular metal economy. The Company through its subsidiaries holds exploration and commercial rights to three polymetallic nodule contract areas in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean regulated by the International Seabed Authority and sponsored by the governments of Nauru, Kiribati and the Kingdom of Tonga. 

In this video, Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One Materials, introduces the Canadian technology company and its mission to improve the production of lithium-ion battery cathode materials. With manufacturing facilities in Quebec and Burnaby, Nano One Materials is bringing a solution to the market that can improve the security of the supply chain, reduce costs, and simplify the manufacturing process. They acquired Johnson Matthey Battery Materials Canada, which includes an LFP manufacturing plant and experienced staff, and partnered with Rio Tinto, BASF, and Yumicore for joint development and investment.

Blondal shares their plans to retrofit the Quebec plant to produce 200 tons per annum of cathode using their technology. He also discusses the importance of having cathode manufacturing in North America and their partnerships with OEM markets and governments. Additionally, he touches on their efforts to expand their reach in the solid-state or liquid-state battery market, highlighting their ability to provide cathode materials for all types of batteries. Tune in to learn more about Nano One Materials and their advancements in battery technology.

Interview with Chris Reed, Managing Director & CEO of Neometals Ltd. (ASX: NMT)

Neometals Ltd. is an Australian mineral development company, involved in the recovery of a large array of battery metals including lithium, titanium and vanadium. The company’s core business units consist of its lithium-ion battery recycling company, Primobius JV, which is an operating recycling facility for lithium batteries in Germany and also the recycling technology partner for Mercedes Benz, its vanadium recovery project in Finland and its Lithium chemicals unit, a joint venture (JV) with Bondalti Chemicals SA via Reed Advanced Materials (RAM) Pty Ltd. 

Interview with David Cates, President and CEO of Denison Mines (TSX: DML, NYSE: DNN)

Denison Mines Corp. is a TSX and NYSE- listed uranium exploration and development company focused on the advancement of its projects located in the Athabasca Basin region of Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The company’s flagship project is the Wheeler River project. The company holds a 95% effective interest in the project and it is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the Eastern part of the Athabasca Basin. The company also has a 22.5% interest in the McClean Lake joint venture with Orano Canada, which is comprised of several uranium deposits and the McClean Lake uranium mill. The McClean Lake uranium mill is an operating and licensed processing facility which has been contracted to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine, majority-owned by Cameco Corporation, under a toll milling agreement.  

Interview with Dan Noone, CEO, and Boaz Wade, VP Exploration of G2 Goldfields Inc. (TSX-V:GTWO)

G2 Goldfields Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of gold deposits in the Guiana Shield of Guyana, a country on South America’s North Atlantic coast. The company owns a 100% interest in two past gold-producing mines namely the Peters and Jubilee Mines in the Puruni district. 

Interview with Trevor Walker, President & CEO of Frontier Lithium (TSX-V:FL)

Frontier Lithium is an emerging lithium mineral and salts company focused on the development of its 100%-owned PAK Lithium Project in Ontario. With increased ‘local’ supply chain desires around the world the Company's objective is to become a strategic domestic supplier. Frontier Lithium is aiming to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide and lithium salts to the growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets in North America as well as premium mineral concentrates supplier for high-quality glass manufacturers.

Interview with Peter Londa, President & CEO of Tantalus Systems (GRID)

Tantalus is a smart grid technology company that transforms ageing one-way grids into future-proofed multi-directional grids that improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of utilities and the communities they serve. Their solutions are purpose-built to allow utilities to restore power quickly after major disruptions, adapt to rapidly shifting consumer expectations and population shifts, innovate solutions based on the adoption of distributed energy resources and evolve their grid infrastructure at their own pace without needless cost or complexity. All this gives their user community the flexibility they need to get the most value from existing infrastructure investments while planning for future requirements.

Interview with Gregory Hall, CEO of Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE)

Alligator Energy is a strategically uranium focussed project development and exploration group with clear pathways demonstrated for approval and development through its multi jurisdictional portfolio.

Interview with Curtis Moore, Senior VP of Marketing & Corporate Development from Energy Fuels (NYSE: UUUU)

In this video, we hear from Curtis Moore, Senior VP of Marketing and Corporate Development at Energy Fuels. Energy Fuels is the largest US uranium producer and has recently expanded into the Rare Earth element space. Curtis discusses their attendance at the World Nuclear Fuel Conference in the Netherlands, where they are engaging in contract negotiations with North American utilities for the sale of uranium. With concerns over security and supply due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, utilities are looking to shift away from Russian suppliers and are interested in companies like Energy Fuels to fill the gap.

In addition to their uranium production, Energy Fuels is also producing Rare Earth elements at their White Mesa Mill and has made an investment decision to install Rare Earth separation capabilities. This will allow them to produce up to 1,000 metric tons of neodymium prasiodymium oxide per year, which is enough for up to a million electric vehicles. This video provides valuable insights into the uranium and Rare Earth element markets, and the role that Energy Fuels is playing in meeting the growing demand for these commodities.

Interview with Simon Clarke, CEO of American Lithium Corp (TSX-V:LI) 

In this video, Simon Clarke, CEO of American Lithium, speaks while attending the RBC Battery Conference in London about the company's plans for lithium production in Peru. The company is well-capitalized, with no debt or off-takes, and has a strong balance sheet of $40 million. Clark discusses the company's focus on exploration and its plans to aggressively launch the PFS phase. He also talks about the potential of cesium, which has strong military and DOD applications, as part of the company's overall flow sheet.

Clark also touches on the growing demand for lithium and the need for a guaranteed supply to meet the increasing demand for EVs. He explains how American Lithium is well-positioned to take advantage of this growing demand and how the company is waiting for the approval of drill permits in Peru, which are imminent. This informative video provides an insightful look into American Lithium's plans for the future and its commitment to sustainable and responsible lithium production.