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Henk van Alphen: Mining for the Electric Future

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Henk van Alphen, Founder and CEO of Wealth Minerals shares his personal journey from living in the Netherlands to becoming involved in the mining exploration business with The Green Insider. He entered the mining industry and founded his own resource company in 1989, pioneering mining exploration in Argentina.

The conversation concluded with detailed discussions about the lithium and copper markets, including current market conditions, future projections, and the importance of infrastructure changes for electric vehicles.

Lithium and Electric Vehicles

  • Henk discussed the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the resulting demand for battery metals, especially lithium.
  • He highlighted the importance of lithium for modern batteries and the “lithium triangle” in South America for efficient extraction.

    • Lithium Market Trends

    • Lithium prices have been volatile, dropping from $80,000 to $8,000 per ton, now rising to $11,000.
    • A shortage is expected due to limited new mine development at low prices.
    • EV adoption is faster in China than in Europe; infrastructure changes are needed for wider EV use.
    • Advancements in battery technology, such as solid-state batteries, promise longer range and faster charging.

      • Vancouver’s Mining Industry

      • Vancouver has a long history as a hub for mining and exploration companies.
      • The Vancouver Stock Exchange evolved into part of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
      • Henk’s office in Vancouver houses multiple mining companies sharing overhead costs.

        • Copper’s Role

        • Copper demand is increasing due to its use in EVs and artificial intelligence applications.
        • Developing new copper mines is challenging and time-consuming.
        • Wealth Minerals is making progress in Chile, with lithium production permits finally being issued after a decade of delays.

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