{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Company Interviews","title":"Collective Mining - Unearthing a Polymetallic Giant in Colombia's Mineral-Rich Landscape","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2107,"description":"Interview with Ari Sussman, Executive Chairman of Collective Mining Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/collective-mining-tsxvcnl-cashed-up-to-prove-scale-of-a-new-colombian-gold-camp-5057Recording date: 10th September 2024In a recent interview we conducted with Ari Sussman, Executive Chairman of Collective Mining during the Precious Metals Summit at Beaver Creek, he provided insights into the company's exploration activities in Colombia. The discussion centered on their projects, strategy, and Sussman's perspectives on the mining industry.The conversation primarily focused on the Apollo project, which Collective Mining discovered in 2022. Sussman described a mineralized system measuring 600 by 400 meters and extending 1.2 kilometers vertically. Of particular interest is the high-grade mineralization identified from surface, including an oxide zone in the top 30 meters. Sussman highlighted initial metallurgical test work results, citing favorable recovery rates for multiple metals: 93-96% for gold, similar rates for copper, around 75% for silver, and 70% for tungsten.The project's location appears to be strategically advantageous, situated on elevated terrain near the Pan-American highway. Sussman suggested this could provide logistical benefits for potential future operations. While Apollo is the company's flagship project, Sussman also mentioned other prospects within their portfolio, including the Trap target and the Plutus target, described as a copper-gold porphyry prospect.Regarding the broader context of operating in Colombia, Sussman spoke positively about the country as a mining jurisdiction. He noted that environmental permits are typically processed within 10 months and highlighted the region's long history of mining activity. Community relations appear to be a priority for Collective Mining, with Sussman discussing their partnership with the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation. This alliance, according to Sussman, focuses on...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1wv-MFlQAgnm-ca64e5kK4984dZB0os8-HJdRVsI74M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzNTcyLzE2MjM5/NTQyMDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}