Restarting Sudbury’s Crean Hill Nickel & Copper Mine with Paul Fowler of Magna Mining
At the Rule Symposium of Natural Resource Investing in Boca Raton, Florida, Steve interviewed Paul Fowler, Senior VP of Magna Mining Inc. (TSXV: NICU). Fowler provided comprehensive insights into Magna’s operations and strategic plans.
The conversation centered on Magna’s projects in the renowned Sudbury mining district, with particular emphasis on their flagship Crean Hill nickel-copper-PGM project. Fowler outlined the company’s strategy to revitalize this brownfield site, emphasizing the significant advantages of operating in an established mining region with existing infrastructure and skilled workforce.
“We have all the agreements in place such that when we start mining, we simply mine the ore, we send it to one of the local mills, and we start generating revenue,” Fowler shared. “That process will start from surface — the blasting will start from the surface next week, we’ll stockpile it for a short period of time, and then we’ll send it off, in this case to Glencore Strathcona Mill. Shortly thereafter, we’ll start generating modest revenues.”
Fowler detailed Magna’s imminent plans for test mining at Crean Hill, a crucial step in de-risking the project and validating its economic potential. He also discussed the company’s ore-selling agreements with major mills in the area, highlighting Magna’s ability to leverage existing processing facilities rather than building their own.
Addressing broader industry challenges, Fowler discussed the current capital market landscape for junior miners. He touched on Magna’s key investors, potentially indicating strong institutional support for the company’s plans.
Looking ahead, Fowler emphasized Magna’s execution-focused approach for the coming year.
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