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Why the same gold deposit can sparkle in Australia but merely shimmer in China as study reveals how valuation rules reshape what a mine is truly worth

If gold is the world’s most universal currency, it’s also one of its most misunderstood.

By Jamie Wade on November 25, 2025
Costs, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Procurement Efficiency, ESG, Regulatory Adherence, Reporting Requirements, Stakeholder Communication, Extraction, Reserve Estimation, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Collaboration with Research Institutions, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Mines & Projects, Project Overviews, Case Studies, Exploration, Geological exploration and resource modelling, Exploration technologies and methodologies
Australia, Asia, China
Precious Metals, Gold

From ore to upheaval: Alistair Stephens says critical mineral success in emerging nations hinges less on geology and more on geopolitics

When it comes to critical minerals in emerging nations, geology is often the easy part - what makes or breaks a project is navigating the politics, markets, and risks that sit behind the orebody.

By Jamie Wade on September 5, 2025
Safety, ESG, Environmental Impact Assessments, Regulatory Adherence, Stakeholder Communication, Sustainable Practices, Mine Closure Planning, Workforce, Health and Well-being Programs, Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Mines & Projects, Project Overviews, Development Stages, Case Studies
South America, Africa, South Africa, Namibia, Asia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam
Niobium, Gallium, Base Metals, Copper, Nickel, Rare Earth Elements, Neodymium, Strategic Minerals, Lithium