ET EL STUDENT...Would you like to borrow my magnify glass - it's bigger ?
Microanalyzing this graphite sector won't solve much.
Macro will.
Meaning... I think something else is going on with several Quebec graphite junior's.
It's not by happenstance several are jv'd with, USA.
Markets have changed, funding has been redirected.
Junior's linking with tech / must comply to esg's, net zero co2.
While enviro games are unleashed.
Tip ?
Flip your hat around.
Change your thought process.
Begin thinking in terms of how to fix the situation instead of stomping one's feet
or ranting about the negatives. Sometimes those in power haven't the answers
and sometimes other's who offer ( ideas ) might spark a reaction inwhich propels
the gears in motion.
I think you've read me all wrong.
I'm more prone to finding solutions than pointing out every fault.
No, i'm not invested in NGC, but i do care about the industry as a whole inwich
i'm invested in. If i sniff stall, delay, i'm not one to blame industry slow down.
I'll be first to seek out all the ( why's ) and ways to correct.
It is my belief,
Quebec has depended solely on, batteries.
Disregarding numerous other sectors inwhich to purpose graphite / lithium.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,
admitted they needed more exucation as the technology is rapidly advancing.
My issue with this is, Canada should not be cracking critical mineral
deals with foriegn countries without first asking - will Canada need these resources ?
Lack of knowledge should never be in the mix. Though they did say, going forth
projects will see more scrutiny. ( welcomed to my ears )
Yet in this McKinsey Report,
it outlines how a countries weslth will be determined by thrir resources.
Perhaps - Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry should also read this ?
Highly reccomend shareholders reading entire pdf ( below )
Mining & Metals Scenarios to 2030
In 2030, the world is divided and countries are defined economically
by whether or not they belong to the Green Trade Alliance (GTA),
formed in 2016
Environmental standards are used as the basis for
protectionist measures by GTA countries
In 2030, the world is committed to realising the benefits of global
interconnection but has become far more complex and multipolar.
Power comes from control of resources as well as possession
of capital, with resource-rich countries playing by their own rules.
Economic power is held both by markets where there is strong
demand – such as the EU, the US, China, Brazil and India – and
by countries that control strategically important resources
In 2030, the era of globalisation is a distant memory as nations
prioritise narrow self-interest.
They hoard domestic resources, enter cartels based on regional
and ideological alliances and resource blocs, and engage in
neo-colonialism and import substitution strategies.
How have the Mining & Metals Scenarios to 2030 been developed ?
The Mining & Metals Scenarios to 2030 have been developed through a year-long process which has brought together over 200 stakeholders from the private sector, government, academia and international and non-governmental organizations in numerous discussions and face-to-face and virtual workshops (Figure 2).
Will markets be free or controlled ?
The extent to which by 2030 governments might intervene to regulate markets and decide upon the use of resources is highly uncertain. At a global level, it is unclear whether the free market paradigm or the controlled-market paradigm will prevail
https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/dotcom/client_service/metals%20and%20mining/pdfs/mining_metals_scenarios.ashx
Resources will hold power
Hoard domestic resources***
Enviro cards
A countries wealth will be based on, resources.
Govt's may intervene to control resources by 2030 - uncertain.
I'll leave you with a question, Student.
Something to ponder.
If you owned a graphite junior ( not any particular one )
What would you do to fix the current Canadian graphite market ?
Not a quick fix... something lasting, something spectacular.
Now...flip that hat.
Cheers...