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Ted Feldmann
@teddyfeld
Founder @durinmining. Automating drill rigs to accelerate mineral discovery. It's time to MINE!
Apr 21, 2024 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
I am often asked about book recommendations to learn more about the mining industry, so I've compiled a list of my favorites.

Here are my TOP TEN BOOKS ABOUT MINING.

⛏️🧵 1. The World for Sale

@JavierBlas and @jfarchy's 2021 classic was one of the books that got me interested in the mining and commodities world. They cover in detail some of the largest commodity trading firms, including Glencore, Trafigura, Vitol, and Cargill. Image
Feb 6, 2024 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL CHINESE PROJECT IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

What is SICOMINES, and why are they controversial?

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In 2008, the DRC and China signed a first-of-its-kind "minerals for infrastructure" deal.

The deal established a new Chinese-controlled mining company, Sicomines, in exchange for $3B of infrastructure investment.
Nov 7, 2022 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
What you missed this week in AMERICAN CRITICAL MINERALS.

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In an interview on Friday Elon Musk stated that "it is increasingly likely for some of the critical elements of batteries that Tesla will need to get into the mining business."

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The ARPA-E MINER program grants were announced supporting the development of sustainable and carbon-negative mineral extraction.

16 projects received $1M-5M each, including 12 universities, 2 national labs, and 2 companies: Travertine Technologies and Phoenix Tailings.