In this episode we chat to Paul Gill, CEO & Director at Lomiko Metals who are focused on the exploration and development of minerals for the new green economy, such as lithium and graphite, and who have a development in Canada. We find out more about the new green economy and why its important for sustainability and for the future of mining.

We talk about the relationship between major trends around a greener economy (ie, graphite and lithium) in the mining industry compared to the traditional mining industry and why Lomiko has focused on graphite, and the future demand of this commodity.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Paul has always been forward-thinking, and so the renewables market has always been his main focus. Renewables are the future.
• A greater public awareness had led to a surge in interest in the renewables market, which has caused a subsequent spike in interest from investors.
• It’s vital to have at least a ten-year supply of materials in your inventory so as to supply future demand.
• Copper is a huge driver in the renewables market. Paul acknowledges this and by using the same rationale, views graphite as a driving force in fifteen year’s time.
• Lithium and graphite are heavily used in fields such as pharmaceutical, manufacturing, lubricants, composites, and in materials such as carbon fibre.

.BEST MOMENTS

‘Graphite is the “dark horse” of the renewables market’

‘When there’s a pinch in supply, all of a sudden there’s a huge increase in the price of lithium’

’There is no large corporation involved in the production of graphite right now’

‘We try to put money into the ground instead of into fancy offices’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes

Paul Gill LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-paul-gill-2b65b114/?originalSubdomain=ca

Lomiko - https://www.lomiko.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.

Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

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