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Pelangio Exploration (TSX-V:PX)
Pelangio Exploration is a junior gold exploration company that acquires and explores camp-sized land packages in world-class gold belts, while using innovative corporate restructuring to maximize shareholder value.
Pelangio’s most recent success was the acquisition, exploration, re-envisioning and subsequent sale to Detour Gold of the Detour Lake deposit in northern Ontario (now has a 15.6 million ounce reserve and excellent growth potential). As at Detour Lake, Pelangio consistently focuses on acquiring large land packages in existing gold camps.
The Company is now seeking even greater success on its latest projects: the Manfo, Akroma and Obuasi Properties in Ghana, West Africa. Pelangio’s 100 square kilometre Manfo Property, which lies on the Sefwi greenstone belt between the Ahafo and Chirano mines, respectively operated by Newmont and Kinross, is the site of near-surface discoveries, both high grade and bulk tonnage, on seven separate targets. The 160 square kilometer Block A and Block B Akroma property is located north of the Sefwi belt and has geochemical targets for testing in 2013. The Company is also actively exploring its 290 square kilometre Obuasi Property, located on strike and adjacent to AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine, which has produced over 30 million ounces of gold since 1897.
For more information visit the Pelangio Exploration website.
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An Investor’s Guide to Copper in 3 Charts
Explore three key insights into the future of the copper market, from soaring demand to potential supply constraints.
An Investor’s Guide to Copper
Copper is the world’s third-most utilized industrial metal and the linchpin of many clean energy technologies. It forms the vital connections in our electricity networks, grid storage systems, and electric vehicles.
In the above infographic, iShares digs into the forces that are set to shape the future of the copper landscape.
How Much Copper Do We Need?
Copper is poised to experience a remarkable 54% surge in demand from 2022 to 2050.
Here’s a breakdown of the expected demand for copper across clean energy technologies.
| Technology | 2022 (kt) | 2050P (kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity networks | 4364 | 8862 |
| Other low emissions power generation | 93.7 | 142.2 |
| Solar PV | 756.8 | 1879.8 |
| Grid battery storage | 24.6 | 665.2 |
| Wind | 453.5 | 1303.3 |
| Hydrogen technologies | - | 0.22 |
| Electric vehicles | 370 | 3582.9 |
| Other uses | 19766 | 22382 |
Copper is vital in renewable energy systems such as wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicle batteries because of its high electrical conductivity and durability.
It ensures the effective transmission of electricity and heat, enhancing the overall performance and sustainability of these technologies.
The rising demand for copper in the clean energy sector underscores its critical role in the transition to a greener and more sustainable future.
When Will Copper Demand Exceed Supply?
The burgeoning demand for copper has set the stage for looming supply challenges with a 22% gap predicted by 2031.
Given this metal’s pivotal role in clean energy and technological advancements, innovative mining and processing technologies could hold the key to boosting copper production and meeting the needs of a net-zero future.
Investing in Copper for a Prosperous Future
Investors looking for copper exposure may want to consider an ETF that tracks an index that offers access to companies focused on the exploration and mining of copper.
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