Today we’re sharing an enlightening discussion into the world of making discoveries, African exploration and having an edge, with First Quantum’s Mike Christie.We explore whether mining companies have lost the plot, where he’d explore if he had a blank canvas, how the approach of the Chinese differs and a whole heap more. Sign-up for the Director’s Special Please read our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer here Discounted tickets available for AUSIMM Underground Operators conference exclusively via Money of Mine. Get $100 off using the code MOM100.Adelaide, 7 - 9 April 2025 (Matty will be there in full conference mode) Thank you to our Partners: Mineral Mining Services – Your preferred mining contractor
[email protected] - 1300 546 117 Grounded - Infrastructure for remote mining and civil projects Australia wide Paul Natoli -
[email protected] Sandvik Ground Support – The only ground support you’ll ever need http://www.rocktechnology.sandvik/groundsupport CRE Insurance – Insurance Brokers for the Construction, Resources and Energy sectors
[email protected] - +61 2 9493 6100 K-Drill – Safe, reliable, and productive surface RC drilling
[email protected] - +61 416 015 876 Saltbush Contracting - Bulk Haulage (Mine to mill) and earthmoving specialists
[email protected] - +61 400 722 059 Swick - Seventeen million metres drilled. Twenty-plus global sites. Ninety rigs.
[email protected] - +61 8 6253 2310 Quattro Project Engineering - Global Engineering partnerships delivered with efficiency, innovation and energy
[email protected] - +61 8 9373 1140 Cross Boundary Energy – Independent Power Producer for the global mining industry
[email protected] - +61 466 184 943 Buy Money of Mine MERCH Join our exclusive Money Miners Facebook Group & request access to the Hooteroo chat group. Money of Mine on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram(0:00:00)Introduction(0:02:22)Have western mining companies lost the plot?(0:05:25)Permitting and approvals(0:07:30)Who has the best chance of discovery?(0:13:22)AI and machine learning for exploration(0:16:35)Where are the hot spots?(0:20:15)Tech advancements in processing(0:25:50)First Quantum's exploration success(0:35:50)Reliance on NPV and IRR analysis