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CEO Emily King Live at WIM USA!
Emily King hosted a LIVE session of On the Rocks at WIM USA, featuring Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, a pioneering engineer and investor who has helped deploy over $6 billion in private capital into America's battery supply chain.
Ashley shares insider perspectives from her time as US Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Minerals, discussing the challenging realities of competing with non-market actors like China in critical mineral markets. The conversation explores policy mechanisms to establish secure Western supply chains, including price floors and midstream processing development, while offering valuable insights for women looking to capitalize on opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.
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From Discovery to Demand: How AI-Driven Exploration is Reshaping Industrial Supply Chains
- AI is revolutionizing mineral exploration, replacing guesswork with precision and speed — a shift exemplified by Earth AI’s $15 billion palladium and platinum discovery in Australia.
- For investors, this means faster, lower-risk opportunities and a new frontier in both mining and AI technology investment.
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Trump Administration Adds Key Mining Projects to FAST-41
- To boost domestic critical mineral production, the Trump administration is streamlining permitting through the FAST-41 program, aiming to cut red tape, improve agency coordination, and reduce reliance on foreign mineral imports.
- Several mining projects have been added to the program to accelerate development while maintaining environmental oversight.
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Politicians Aiming to Win Over Mining Sector Ahead of Australian Election
- As Australia heads to a May 3 election, both major parties are vying for support from the influential mining sector, with Labor emphasizing renewables and a critical minerals reserve, while the Coalition backs nuclear energy and promises to cut permitting red tape and reinstate exploration incentives.
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From Blood Diamonds to Critical Minerals: Sierra Leone’s Mining Transformation
- Once known for conflict and blood diamonds, Sierra Leone is now leveraging its vast but underdeveloped mineral resources – including iron ore, gold, rutile, and bauxite – to drive economic growth and attract long-term investment.
- With new legal reforms, foreign interest, and major projects underway, the country aims to turn mining into a catalyst for sustainable development.
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RANKED: World’s Biggest Copper Mines
- Global copper demand is set to surge 70% by 2050 due to its essential role in clean energy and infrastructure, requiring up to $2.1 trillion in investment.
- The world’s biggest copper mines—led by Escondida, Grasberg, and Collahuasi—will be key players in meeting this growing demand.
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