6ix Virtual Spring Conference: Breakout Room 4

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Meeting Overview The meeting focused on the current state and future predictions of the metals and mining industry, with insights from various CEOs on market trends, challenges, and opportunities. The discussion highlighted the impact of inflation, supply chain issues, and the importance of technological advancements in driving the industry forward. Key Discussion Points - Predictions for the metals and mining industry in 2022, emphasizing asset scarcity and high commodity prices. - The impact of declining grades in major mines and the challenges of exploration success. - The increasing demand for metals, particularly in relation to green energy initiatives. - The importance of human capital and technological advancements in the industry. - The significance of supply chain awareness and its implications for mining operations. Decisions Made - No explicit decisions recorded. Action Items & Next Steps - [Rick Van Ewenhuis] : Complete the feasibility study and permitting process for th...

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[Speaker identities could not be resolved; generic labels used] [00:08] Speaker 1: Hello, everyone, and welcome to the 4th breakout room of day 3 at this year's 6th virtual spring conference. I'm joined today by Rick Van Ewenhuis, President and CEO of Contango Ore, Brian Skanderbeg, President and CEO of GFG Resources, [00:20] Speaker 1: Chris Jourdan, President and CEO of Superior Gold, and John Wilton, President, CEO, and Director at B Metals Corp. Over the last few days, you've had the opportunity to watch these companies' presentations and pose questions to them. Today, we'll be addressing not only those, but also any questions that come in live. Feel free to ask questions of our panel anytime during today's session using the Q&A tab found on the right hand side of your screen. With that being said, let's get started. 1st question to the group, between inflation hedging, green industrial demand, a nuclear market about to realize its need for fuel. The basic materials sector is poised for growth and has historically [00:54] Speaker 1: outperformed other sectors during recessionary periods. So [00:57] Speaker 1: what are your predictions for the metals and mining industry in 2022? [01:01] Speaker 1: Brian, maybe you can lead us off on that. [01:04] Speaker 2: Yeah, look, thanks, Cam. [01:05] Speaker 2: Happy to [01:06] Speaker 2: speak to you a bit on this. You know, when we think about the macro theme of this space and we're all commodities [01:12] Speaker 2: driven here, whether we're explorers or developers or producers, [01:16] Speaker 2: I just see continued asset scarcity. And when you think about the drivers for this, we're an exploration vehicle. We're constantly looking for new assets and opportunities. [01:25] Speaker 2: So we're looking at people as a com...