Brazil's key role in Western supply chains, ft. Rare Earths Americas CEO Don Swarz
The Northern Miner PodcastShow Notes
This week’s episode features Rare Earths Americas CEO Don Swarz in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the global rare earths market and Brazil’s growing importance to Western supply chains. Swarz explains why Brazil could play a critical role in securing heavy rare earth supplies, how its deposits compare with those in Myanmar, and what distinguishes the country from other emerging producers. He also discusses how differences in mineralogy influence processing requirements and where rare earths can be refined.
This week’s Spotlight features Lahontan Gold founder and CEO Kimberly Ann, who discusses the company’s Santa Fe and West Santa Fe gold projects in Nevada. To learn more, visit https://www.lahontangoldcorp.com/.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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