Views from the House

In this Views from the House interview, battery‑metals expert Ken Hoffman, special adviser to ASX‑listed Firebird Metals, unpacks the future of manganese in battery technology , investor sentiment, and how supply chains are shifting as their processing technology looks to scale globally. We dig into cost drivers, off‑take dynamics, and where Firebird fits from processing to partners, plus what to...

EPISODE 2: In this episode, we speak to Andrew Pardey, Managing Director of ASX-listed Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) . Andrew brings a wealth of experience in the mining industry, particularly in Africa where he has spent a significant part of his career. Under his leadership, PDI has made significant strides in exploration, permitting, and studies at the 5.4Moz Bankan Gold Project in Guinea.  An...

EPISODE 1: In this episode, we look at a partnership that could redefine green technology in agriculture and mining in previously challenging locations. I'm joined by Hiro Iwanaga, CEO and Co-Founder of Talus Renewables, and Lindsay Reed, Managing Director of Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB). We discus the genesis of this partnership, its future trajectory, and the pivotal role of modular technolog...