Discovery Group

Last year, I shared a post on this Discovery Group page with some #mining and #exploration companies to watch, and it sparked some great conversations. (If you missed it, you can catch it here -https://lnkd.in/gYGaJ9Ws). The 2024 lineup included: - Kavango Resources PLC LSE:KAV, - ECR Minerals Plc (AIM: ECR), - Ramelius Resources Limited, - Black Rock Mining Ltd, - Greatland Gold, and - Arc Minerals Limited ...each with an interesting story to tell. Given the buzz and relative success of last year's picks, I thought, why not give it another go? So, here's my 2025 watchlist: - Myriad Uranium - Calibre Mining Corp - RUA GOLD - Vizsla Silver - Newcore Gold What do you think? Are there others you'd add to the list this year? discoverygr.com #onestowatch #picks #miningindustry #stocks #shares #ASX #TSX #AIM #LSE #NYSE #gold #silver #copper #exploration #projects #acquisitions #discovery

SSR Mining Inc. Mining has announced the acquisition of the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Gold Mine in #Colorado from Newmont Corporation for $100M in cash, plus up to $175M in milestone payments. This acquisition strengthens SSR's position as the third-largest U.S. #gold producer, adding approximately 170,000 ounces of annual production and diversifying its portfolio across high-quality jurisdictions. With over 30 years of proven operations, CC&V aligns with SSR's focus on long-lived, high-return assets and free cash flow generation. SSR is also committed to maintaining CC&V’s high standards of health & safety, environmental stewardship, and strong community relationships in Colorado, building on its local presence through its Denver headquarters. This marks a significant step in SSR’s journey as a leading mid-tier gold producer. discoverygr.com #usa #mining #CO #Au #gold #miningnews #miningindustry #acquisition #manda #americanmining #usamining #news #discovery

Boliden & Mikael Staffas have announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Neves-Corvo mine in #Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in #Sweden from Lundin Mining Corporation for $1.3 billion, with additional contingent payments of up to $150 million. This acquisition represents a major step for Boliden, increasing zinc concentrate production by 95% and copper production by 43%, based on 2023 figures. The mines are expected to contribute $300-350 million in annual EBITDA over the next five years. It has been reported that financing for the deal includes a bridge loan, with plans to refinance approximately half through a share issue in the first half of 2025. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by mid-2025. This really is an exciting development for the sector, highlighting Boliden’s growth ambitions.

Wow, what a journey! In just three and a half weeks, we've gone from 4,000 to 5,000 followers, organically. I’m beyond grateful. As I said in the last post similar to this, five years ago, I stepped away from social media because I didn’t want my happiness tied to numbers on a screen. So excuse the irony here… again. Starting Discovery Group was my opportunity to create something meaningful, but building a presence in a competitive market felt daunting. LinkedIn has been a forum where I’ve worked to inform, share news, highlight interesting infographics and research, and, of course, showcase the executive and technical roles I’ve been entrusted with. It seems to be working, as the growth in followers reflects the value this community finds in what we share. To hit 5,000 followers in our first year, and so quickly after our last milestone, is humbling. The support, encouragement, and genuine connections we've formed are far more valuable than the number itself. From branding compliments to positive feedback on how we run our processes and deliver results, it all reaffirms why Discovery Group exists. While followers aren’t what defines the success of a business, the network we have created has made our first year extraordinary. Thank you for your trust, your engagement, and for being part of our journey. Here’s to ending 2024 on a high note and diving into an even more exciting 2025 together! Let’s keep building! discoverygr.com #mining #headhunter #headhunting #hiring #thankyou #global #executivesearch #miningjobs #opportunity #discovery

The Winu copper-gold project just got a major boost! Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation have joined forces to develop the large-scale Winu project in #WesternAustralia, marking a significant step for #copper and #gold production in the region. Explore the details of their joint venture here: https://lnkd.in/gnBmDct6. discoverygr.com #mining #miningnews #riotinto #sumitomo #winu #australia #miningindustry #coppergold #Au #Cu #WA #proejcts #discovery

#China has announced the #discovery of the world’s largest #gold deposit in the Xinjiang region, a find valued at over $80 billion. This remarkable discovery could position China as a global leader in gold production, bolstering its already substantial influence in the #preciousmetals market. The deposit is estimated to hold an incredible 50 million #ounces of gold, with the potential for decades of mining #operations. Not only does this mark a significant economic milestone, but it also highlights the advancements in #mineral #exploration technologies and the ongoing competition for natural resources on a global scale. Discoveries like this remind us of the immense resources that could still be uncovered... See the stories here; https://lnkd.in/gUYeX4uX & https://lnkd.in/gWVBwPDu discoverygr.com #Mining #GoldDiscovery #China #Asia #Au #mining #miningnews #miningindustry #exploration #discovery

This month we’ll be taking a closer look at another company in the #mining industry, highlighting what they’re doing, their approach, leadership, and the recent news they’ve released. This month, we’re focusing on… West African Resources. West African Resources is making significant strides in the gold mining sector, with its operations in Burkina Faso. #gold #mining #preciousmetals #africa #westafrica #Au #burkinafaso #goldmining #discovery

Northern Star Resources Limited Star Resources has announced a significant move to acquire De Grey Mining Ltd in a deal valued at approximately AUD 5 billion. This transaction marks a pivotal step in Northern Star's strategy to strengthen its position as a leading gold producer. The acquisition includes full ownership of De Grey's #Hemi project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia - a tier-one, low-cost #gold asset expected to produce substantial output annually for the first decade of its operations. The agreement underscores Northern Star's broader ambition to surpass its two-million-ounce annual production target. The company has been investing heavily in infrastructure, including a major mill expansion at its Kalgoorlie Super Pit, and this new acquisition aligns well with its growth plans. Additionally, the deal is structured to integrate De Grey’s expertise into Northern Star's operations, ensuring the Hemi project reaches its full potential while maintaining strong community and Indigenous partnerships. This move consolidates Northern Star's standing as Australia's largest listed gold miner and positions it among the top global players in the sector, reflecting broader trends of strategic acquisitions in response to surging gold prices... discoverygr.com #NSR #DeGrey #Acquisition #manda #australianmining #mining #westernaustralia #pilbara #miningnews #news #preciousmetals #Au #goldmining #discovery

Discovery Group are excited to introduce our latest assignment with a well-funded private organisation focused on base metals and critical minerals. This newly created Operations Manager role is pivotal to their flagship operation, taking the project from #feasibility and #development into full-scale #production. This individual will oversee strategic #leadership at the #operation and spearhead critical site improvements, ensuring the transition is seamless and aligned with their long-term vision. We are seeking someone with strong #expat experience and a proven track record of mentoring and developing national teams. This role requires a combination of operational leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to instill best-in-class standards across the site. After significant investment in new talent and infrastructure over the past year, the focus now shifts to optimizing the remaining areas and ensuring every aspect of the operation achieves its full potential. Stay tuned - this opportunity will soon be live on discoverygr.com. #baseMetals #operations #feasibility #production #engineering #leadership #mentorship #expatlife #mining #executivesearch #discovery

Major #gold and #copper discoveries are becoming rarer and rarer... In 2023, there were no major #Gold discoveries globally despite #exploration expenditures reaching approximately $5.9 billion. This marks a significant decline compared to previous years and underscores a growing trend of diminishing new #discoveries. Since 2020, only five #major gold finds have been recorded, contributing a total of 17 million ounces to global #reserves. These discoveries represent a smaller scale, with an average size of 3.5 million ounces, down from the 5.5 million-ounce average between 2010 and 2019. This scarcity highlights a critical challenge for the gold mining #industry, as older mines deplete and new large-scale deposits fail to materialize. With global gold production forecasted to peak at 110 million ounces in 2026 and decline thereafter, the industry's ability to meet future #demand remains under pressure. As for #Copper, according to S&P Global, major copper discoveries have seen a sharp decline since 2000, raising significant concerns about future #supply. Between 1990 and 2021, only 12 of 228 identified deposits were discovered in the past decade, contributing just 5.2% of total copper found since 1990. EY added that "#Mining companies must continue to develop better ways to extract and optimize critical minerals and metals to meet soaring demand, while also protecting our environment. This complicated problem is driven by interwoven factors. Declining ore grades increase the costs of extraction. #Exploration budgets are up, but so are costs, and fewer discoveries are being made." I've researched and made an infographic below to highlight this #discovery 'issue' the industry has been seeing since the turn of the millennium... discoverygr.com #discoveries #geology #exploring #exploration #gold #copper #mining #mininginfo #preciousmetals #basemetals #supplyanddemand #Au #Cu #discovery