Digging in
Typically, junior exploration companies are the first ones to conduct surface exploration and validate geological ideas.
Speculation
Drilling offers a glimpse of what lies below, but viable mining deposits need to be confirmed with further efforts. Early investors show interest in the project.
Discovery
Exploration reaches a turning point when drilling reveals a genuine mineral find, sparking excitement. This is typically when people outside the mining industry first hear about it, and early investors aim to profit.
Orphan Period
Confirmed discoveries demand significant capital for construction without generating income from an operational mine yet.
Institutional / Strategic Investment
This marks the stage where seasoned mine developers and financiers invest directly to transform the project into a functioning mine.
Operating Mine
The company can extract ore and generate cash flow, but risks persist, including commodity price fluctuations and management challenges. Optimising recovery and increasing the bottom line is a priority.
Let’s reduce the impact of mining by taking a holistic approach and enabling sustainable mining practices, to do as little harm to the world as possible.
