Electric Royalties Provides Seven Updates on Its Lithium, Graphite, Copper, Nickel, and Tin Royalties
Electric Royalties provided key updates on its lithium, graphite, copper, nickel, and tin royalties. The company awaits a decision on the Penouta mine permit appeal by May 31 and is optimistic about resuming production, potentially boosting revenue. Despite a downturn in lithium prices, the North American Lithium joint venture continues ramping up operations, with potential contributions from the Authier deposit.
Greenwing Resources plans to bring the Graphmada graphite mine back into larger-scale production, pending financing. The Zonia copper project in Arizona is advancing towards a feasibility study, while the Graphite Bull project progresses towards a pre-feasibility study following Aboriginal Heritage clearances.
Additional updates include Tartisan Nickel's acquisition of new claims at the Kenbridge project and ongoing exploration at the Chubb Lithium project. These developments reflect the strong pipeline in Electric Royalties' portfolio, potentially enhancing near-term cash flows and long-term value.
- Penouta tin-tantalum mine production increased by 20% year-over-year before suspension.
- Tin prices increased by over 30% since production suspension.
- Resumption of Penouta mine could yield significant revenue.
- North American Lithium joint venture continues ramping up operations despite lithium market downturn.
- Authier deposit could contribute to North American Lithium's steady-state production.
- Greenwing Resources targets larger-scale production for Graphmada graphite mine.
- Zonia copper project advancing towards feasibility study.
- Graphite Bull project cleared for recommencement of drilling, moving towards pre-feasibility study.
- Tartisan Nickel expanded Kenbridge Project claims and began baseline study fieldwork.
- Penouta mine operations suspended, affecting production and revenue.
- No production, sales, or revenue reported for Penouta in Q1 2024.
- Ongoing legal dispute regarding Penouta's environmental impact accusations.
- Lithium prices downturn pressures North American Lithium operations.
- Graphmada graphite mine's return to production depends on securing financing.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2024 / Following the recently announced acquisition of an Ontario lithium royalty and option package comprising a portfolio of 50 assets (see news release dated May 1, 2024), Electric Royalties Ltd. (TSXV:ELEC)(OTCQB:ELECF) ("Electric Royalties" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the following update on other royalties in its portfolio.
Brendan Yurik, CEO of Electric Royalties, commented: "With another series of positive developments across our royalty portfolio, we are excited to see further confirmation that we have selected strong, fast-moving projects. In particular, we are closely following our Penouta, Authier, and Graphmada royalties as potential catalysts for new, near-term cash flows.
"We are anticipating a decision on the Penouta tin-tantalum mine permit appeal by May 31. Because production levels increased by
"Despite a downturn in lithium prices, the joint venture partners at North American Lithium are committed to ramping up operations, positioning North American Lithium as Quebec's next major lithium producer. The feasibility study forecasts
"Greenwing management's renewed focus on bringing their Graphmada graphite mine back into production is encouraging. Previously the mine operated continuously for over 18 months, and Greenwing is targeting a return to production at a larger scale, pending financing. This
"As for other key development catalysts paving the way to production, the Zonia copper oxide project, selected for its relative simplicity and advantageous location in Arizona, is progressing well. With copper prices at record highs, World Copper management's focus on a feasibility study should attract more institutional interest, advancing the project towards production.
"Meanwhile, the Graphite Bull graphite project has shown remarkable progress since we acquired it three years ago. Now moving towards a prefeasibility study, this project exemplifies the value add of royalties, with all development funded at no cost to Electric Royalties."
Highlights since the Company's previous update on April 2, 2024:
Penouta Tin-Tantalum Mine (
On April 15, Strategic provided an update on the Spanish Court's provisional suspension of Penouta's section C permit, which it had subsequently appealed. Strategic was notified on April 9 that the court will reach its verdict with respect to the suspension on May 31, 2024.
On May 8, Strategic meticulously disputed accusations from Spanish NGO confederation Ecologistas en Acción that Strategic's activities impacted a site outside of its mining concession and announced it "reserves the right to take legal action because of the falsehood of the accusations made."
Graphmada Graphite Mine (
Authier Lithium Project (
Graphite Bull Graphite Project (
Zonia Copper Oxide Project (
On May 21, World Copper reiterated its focus on advancing Zonia to a feasibility study, followed by construction and production. World Copper has adopted a two-phase plan to develop Zonia towards production within the next three to five years. Phase one would target only the portion of the project located on private land. Phase two will target copper mineralization located on non-private land so that it could be permitted for future inclusion into the anticipated mine plan. To satisfy the parameters of a feasibility study, World Copper has the goal to convert a major portion of the inferred resources in a prior preliminary economic assessment to indicated resources during phase one. This would likely entail an infill drilling campaign. Other phase-one programs include environmental studies, land and water use permits, metallurgical studies, mine planning, engineering, financing modelling and construction planning.
Phase-two programs include permitting the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") land (non-private) that surrounds the Zonia private land, environmental studies, and some exploration drilling. According to World Copper, the BLM lands are three times the size of the private land package and have the potential to increase Zonia's copper resources. The phase-two programs are planned to be initiated in parallel with the phase one activity.
Kenbridge Nickel Project (
Tartisan also commenced 2024 baseline study field work which includes aquatic and terrestrial fieldwork within the project footprint and access road options. These studies, along with baseline data previously collected, will be used to develop baseline environmental reports to support provincial and federal reviews, approvals, and permitting for advanced exploration and eventual mine development.
Chubb Lithium Project (
Burley's geochemical consultant recommended that exploration mapping, sampling and, when warranted, further drilling, should focus on areas south of the completed Chubb North drilling.
Electric Royalties is relying on the information provided by Burley and is unable to verify the reported drill results.
David Gaunt, P.Geo., a qualified person who is not independent of Electric Royalties, has reviewed and approved the technical information in this release.
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About Electric Royalties Ltd.
Electric Royalties is a royalty company established to take advantage of the demand for a wide range of commodities (lithium, vanadium, manganese, tin, graphite, cobalt, nickel, zinc and copper) that will benefit from the drive toward electrification of a variety of consumer products: cars, rechargeable batteries, large scale energy storage, renewable energy generation and other applications.
Electric vehicle sales, battery production capacity and renewable energy generation are slated to increase significantly over the next several years and with it, the demand for these targeted commodities. This creates a unique opportunity to invest in and acquire royalties over the mines and projects that will supply the materials needed to fuel the electric revolution.
Electric Royalties has a growing portfolio of 40 royalties in lithium, vanadium, manganese, tin, graphite, cobalt, nickel, zinc and copper across the world and interests in 32 lithium properties in Ontario, Canada. The Company is focused predominantly on acquiring royalties on advanced stage and operating projects to build a diversified portfolio located in jurisdictions with low geopolitical risk, which offers investors exposure to the clean energy transition via the underlying commodities required to rebuild the global infrastructure over the next several decades toward a decarbonized global economy.
For further information, please contact:
Brendan Yurik
CEO, Electric Royalties Ltd.
Phone: (604) 364‐3540
Email: Brendan.yurik@electricroyalties.com
https://www.electricroyalties.com/
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