Tag: Galileo Mining

Fraser Range nickel junior commences drilling program

Fraser Range nickel junior commences drilling program

DRILLING is underway at Galileo Mining Ltd.’s (ASX: GAL) Fraser Range Nickel Belt tenements, which are highly prospective for nickel-copper sulphide deposits similar to the operating Nova mine. Anticipation ahead of the drilling program has been building with the company’s share price gaining more than 50% in July alone: investor attention has tuned into the Fraser Range, along with Galileo’s highly prospective nickel targets. The commencement of Galileo’s drilling program is lining up nicely with nickel price forecasts. Research firm Wood Mackenzie anticipates nickel consumption in electric vehicle batteries to soar 64% by 2025 from 2019 levels. Supporting that view is Elon Musk’s call last week for a lift in the mining and production of nickel. Musk said Tesla will…

In the Spotlight: Galileo Mining

In the Spotlight: Galileo Mining

Mark Creasy and Galileo Mining managing director Brad Underwood. Image: Galileo Mining. BY CAMERON DRUMMOND MARK Creasy-backed Galileo Mining is one of the newest exploration companies to list on the ASX, focused on mining battery metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum and palladium. Cameron Drummond spoke with managing director Brad Underwood about the company’s drilling plans this year, and his take on WA’s position as a leader in battery minerals production. Q: What is your professional history? I have been working as a professional geologist for over 15 years. However, before then I spent some time prospecting for opals and gold and making no money in the process. I realised that a steady pay cheque certainly has its charms.…