February 17, 2025

Power Metals: Fast-Tracking the Next High-Grade Cesium Mine w/ Haydn Daxter and Dr. Nigel Brand

24 minutes

In this episode, Haydn and Nigel discuss Power Metal's (TSXV: PWM | OTCQB: PWRMF) rare high-grade cesium discoveries, specifically the Case Lake project. They delve into the cost, timelines, and permitting processes compared to other critical minerals like lithium. The conversation includes updates on cesium carbonate market size (2,200 tons per year) and OPEX costs, exploration updates like cesium oxide intercepts greater than 20% in phase three drilling, and test work progress at SGS and Nagrom. The discussion also covers structural mapping exercises, upcoming exploration plans starting in March, and engagement with Canaccord for strategic guidance. They aim to fast-track mining operations and place Power Metals among the top four producers of high-grade cesium, with milestones such as the mineral resource estimate due by the end of Q1 and the PEA by the end of Q2.

CHAPTERS 📖

(00:00) Introduction

(02:17) Rarity of High-Grade Cesium Discoveries

(02:53) Case Lake Project: Permitting and Mining Timeline

(04:22) Market Size and Costs of Cesium Carbonate Production

(05:52) Phase Three Drilling Results and Key Findings

(07:34) High-Grade Tantalum and Its Significance

(08:43) New Exploration Permit and Targeting Strategy

(09:50) Golden Cesium Triangle: New Exploration Focus

(10:53) Next Drilling Phase and Timeline

(11:32) Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) Progress

(12:23) Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) Timeline

(13:03) Environmental Baseline Studies and Permitting

(13:42) Ore Sorting and Chemical Test Work Updates

(15:03) Cesium Chemical Production and Downstream Demand

(17:32) PDAC 2025: Plans and Stakeholder Meetings

(18:44) Canaccord Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

(20:51) Navigating the Global Cesium Market

(21:56) Resource Estimate Data Cutoff and Future Plans

(23:13) Closing Remarks

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Links 🌍

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Podcast:

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Rodney: https://twitter.com/RodneyHooper13

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DISCLAIMER

NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH

Rodney and Howard are not financial advisors nor broker-dealers, this video is for information purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please do your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website https://www.rkequity.com

Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

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