MarketOpen Podcast

MarketOpen Podcast

by MarketOpen Australia

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 125 - Element 25

Joining the podcast today is Justin Brown, Managing Director of Element 25 (ASX: E25). He’ll be discussing Element 25’s history, its strategic position in the manganese market, the significance of the Butcherbird Project, key findings from the recent feasibility study, and the company’s growth opportunities, including high-purity manganese for battery technology. We’ll also explore market dynamics, industry partnerships, financial outlook, and the company’s long-term vision in the global manganese supply chain.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 124 - PARKD Limited

Joining the podcast today is Peter McUtchen, Managing Director of PARKD Limited (ASX:PKD), a company at the forefront of modular construction innovation. In this episode, Peter takes us through PARKD’s cutting-edge Metal Deck Support System (MDSS™) and how it’s transforming the construction industry by improving efficiency, safety, and scalability. We’ll also discuss the company’s recent 5-year exclusive licensing agreement with Fielders, a division of BlueScope Steel, and what this means for PARKD’s market expansion. We’ll explore the growing demand for modular and prefabricated solutions, PARKD’s positioning in both Australia and key international markets, and the company’s strategic priorities leading into FY26 and beyond. From key projects and industry collaboration to PARKD’s long-term vision for success, this conversation provides valuable insights into what lies ahead for the company. Let’s dive in!

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 123 - Warriedar Resources

Joining the podcast today is Amanda Buckingham, the Managing Director at Warriedar Resources (ASX:WA8). Warriedar had an outstanding December 2024 Quarter and Amanda discusses the following questions: Introduction to Company: Can you provide an overview of Warriedar Resources and highlight how your focus on both gold and critical minerals, like antimony, shapes the company’s identity and strategy? Strategy: Warriedar’s strategy of targeting fresh rock extensions under shallow pits has proven successful, especially at Ricciardo. How has this approach influenced your recent resource growth, and how will it guide future exploration? Flagship Projects: The Golden Range Project, particularly Ricciardo, has shown remarkable growth with a 99% increase in contained gold ounces. What makes Ricciardo and the broader Golden Corridor standout within Warriedar’s portfolio? Market Dynamics: With rising global demand for both gold and critical minerals like antimony, how do you see current market conditions influencing Warriedar’s projects, particularly in light of recent antimony discoveries and price surges? Growth Opportunity: The updated Mineral Resource Estimate at Ricciardo and the maiden antimony resource on the horizon are key milestones. How do these developments position Warriedar for growth in both the gold and critical minerals sectors? Financial Position: Following your recent A$9.55 million equity placement and strong cash position of A$10.57 million, how is Warriedar allocating these funds to advance its exploration objectives and drive shareholder value? Upcoming Milestones: With assay results from the 2024 RC drill program due in Q1 2025 and the maiden antimony resource estimate on the way, what are the key milestones Warriedar is targeting in the near term? Industry Collaboration: The co-funded exploration grant under Western Australia’s Exploration Incentive Scheme highlights strong industry support. How important are such collaborations and partnerships in accelerating Warriedar’s exploration efforts? Vision of Success: Looking ahead, what is your long-term vision for Warriedar Resources, and how do you see the company evolving over the next five years, particularly as you expand both your gold and antimony resource base?

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 122 - Leeuwin Metals

Joining the podcast today is Chris Piggott, Managing Director of Leeuwin Metals ASX:LM1. Leeuwin Metals is a critical metals explorer committed to securing critical metals vital for the advancement of electric vehicles and renewable energy. We have projects located in Canada and Western Australia which are highly prospective for Nickel, Copper, PGE, and Lithium. Our goal is to contribute to the global shift towards decarbonisation and electrification, working towards a greener future. Led by a skilled team with expertise in project generation, discovery, development, operations, and transactions. Chris is a Geologist with extensive background in gold and nickel exploration with a track record of discovery and corporate development. Recent roles included Senior Geologist at Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX.BGL) where he was involved in the discoveries of Tribune, Viago & Deacon, that have defined +3Moz. He was also a part of the team that defined the Nova-Bollinger high grade Nickel deposit which is now owned and operated by IGO Ltd (ASX.IGO).

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 121 - Artemis Resources

Joining the podcast today is George Ventouras, Executive Director at Artemis Resources. Artemis Resources is a gold and copper focused resources company with an attractive suite of growth projects in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. George has over 15 years’ experience in the resources sector and over 30 years’ experience in business development, corporate restructuring and marketing. He has managed multiple businesses in various industries and has served as a Non-Executive Director on various ASX listed company boards and leading IPO teams. George is currently a Non-Executive Director of Errawarra Resources Ltd (ASX:ERW). Previously, he was joint-founder, non-executive director and General Manager of Apollo Consolidated Ltd, an ASX listed exploration company which was the subject of a successful $180 million takeover.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 120 - Godolphin Resources

Joining the podcast today is Jeneta Owens, the Managing Director of Godolphin Resources (ASX:GRL). GRL is an established asset base of gold, copper and rare earths projects in Australia's best mining jurisdiction Jeneta has over 15 years of mining and exploration experience, working on a range of deposit styles and commodities. For the last decade, her particular focus has been on porphyry copper-gold and epithermal gold exploration in NSW, leading exploration activities at Northparkes’ Cu-Au mine and Sandfire Resources’ NSW projects. Most recently, Ms Owens launched her own geological consultancy, conducting strategic and exploration planning as well as project evaluation for junior explorers. Ms Owens is a qualified geologist and member of both the AusIMM and AIG.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 119 - Perpetual Resources

Joining the podcast today is Allan Stephens, the Exploration Manager at Perpetual Resources Perpetual Resources (ASX: PEC) is an ASX listed company pursuing exploration and development opportunities within the critical mineral sector. Perpetual is active in exploring for lithium and other critical minerals in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil, where it has secured approximately 120km2 of highly prospective lithium exploration permits, within the pre-eminent lithium (spodumene) bearing region that has become known as Brazil’s “Lithium Valley". Allan brings over 9 years of extensive experience in the mining and exploration sector as a seasoned geologist. His career spans pivotal roles at leading mining entities such as BHP Group Limited, AngloGold Ashanti, and Northern Star Resources. In his recent tenure as the Western Australian Team Leader and Senior Consultant Geologist at MEC Mining, a leading geological consulting firm, Allan spearheaded exploration initiatives encompassing a diverse spectrum of commodities and deposit styles across Australia and West Africa. Experienced in grassroots lithium exploration projects within the Pilbara and Yilgarn regions, Allan has crafted and executed numerous successful exploration strategies for domestic and international mining firms. His profound insights have been instrumental in advancing exploration efforts, contributing significantly to the industry's growth. Allan holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Geology from the University of Western Australia. Additionally, he possesses a professional certificate in Environment, Sustainability, and Governance from AusIMM, underlining his commitment to industry best practices. Actively engaged in professional associations, Allan is a valued member of both AusIMM and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 118 - Hawsons Iron

Joining the podcast today is Hawsons Iron (ASX:HIO) CEO Tom Revy. Hawsons flagship project, the Hawsons Iron Project is set to supply one of the world’s highest-grade iron ore concentrate products to the global steel industry – essential to steelmakers transitioning to low-carbon ‘green steel’ production using renewables and less to no fossil fuels. Tom Revy BAppSc, Metallurgy Grad Diploma Businesss 35 plus years’ experience in global resources sector ASX experience across mining (graphite, magnetite, gold) Corporate development and strategic planning Equity raising experience (ASX, AIM, JSE and IPOs) Project development experience Technical and financial project evaluation experience

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 117 - Lunnon Metals

Joining the podcast today is Edmund Ainscough, Managing Director at Lunnon Metals (ASX:LM8) Lunnon Metals is a gold/nickel explorer developer with an enviable position in one of the world’s great dual commodity belts, the St Ives (Au) / Kambalda (Ni) district. With over A$20M cash at hand, the company is enjoying considerable discovery success for gold and offers unrivalled leverage for investors to both gold and nickel discovery and development.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 116 - InFocus Group Holdings

Joining the podcast today is Ken Tovich, the CEO of InFocus Group Holdings Limited (ASX:IFG) InFocus Group Holdings Limited (IFG) is a data intelligence and software solutions company with proven expertise in data analytics as well as software and platform development. IFG operates three business units: InFocus Analytics, the Frugl Grocery app, and Trienpont International. A fourth business unit, Prodigy9, is in the process of being acquired following shareholder approval at the 2024 AGM. Together, these business units provide IFG with enterprise-scale capabilities across data analytics, business intelligence, software and platform development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and team augmentation.

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