Interview with Ashley Jones - CEO of Bryah Resources

The Sub11 Podcast

Bryah Resources: An Overview

• Ash Jones, CEO of Bryah Resources, discusses the company's operations, asset portfolio, and market insights with Chris Titley of the Sub11 podcast.

Company and Operations

• Bryah Resources is a small junior company with valuable assets, including a manganese JV with RMH Hollins and another JV with Australian Vanadium.
• They have a diverse portfolio of assets, including lithium, copper, and degreaser (high-risk, high-reward copper target).
• The company's operations are based in the Bryah Basin, known for its copper deposits, with Sandfire's DeGrussa as the biggest success story.
• The region is also prospective for manganese and gold, with the Fortnum Goldmine nearby.

Market Insights

• Manganese market was subdued but recently jumped from $2.80 to $5.60 due to a cyclone damaging South 32's Groote Eylandt deposit, affecting 25% of the world's manganese trade.
• Ash expects this high price to sustain for ~15 months, providing an opportunity for Bryah Resources.
• The copper market is expected to grow due to electrification, with increased demand for electric engines requiring more copper.
• Studies suggest a need to double copper production in the next 30 years to achieve net zero, ensuring long-term demand.

Joint Ventures and Projects

• The Copper-Nickel-Gold Project with Australian Vanadium involves processing their tails to extract copper, nickel, and cobalt sulfides without mining or processing ore.
• Bryah Resources focuses on adding value to its assets through exploration and monetization, with a proactive approach to capital allocation.

CEO Insights and Resilience

• Ash emphasizes the importance of technical expertise, exploration, and making their own luck through smart drilling with investor funds.
• He acknowledges the challenge of balancing market sentiment with personal beliefs, adapting messaging to align with shareholder expectations.
• Resilience in the mining industry requires the right personality, a combination of luck, timing, and taking action through exploration and drilling.

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