Sarah A. Vega

About Me

Until recently, I spent my time as a content writer for a publication that covers the global metals and mining industry. With an MA in Journalism from the University of Hong Kong and three years of experience in media and communications, I am passionate about delivering high-quality and engaging content to diverse audiences.

At my most recent employment, I specialized in writing in-depth features, interviewing senior mining executives, and monitoring mining news and trends. I also have experience in video production, editing, copywriting, and publishing, as well as social media management and general freelance journalism.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and conversational Mandarin Chinese, I have a strong interest in East Asian studies and have lived/studied in the greater China region since 2012.

My Latest Work

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S2 Resources Announces Sale of Finland Assets For C$7M

S2 Resources Ltd (ASX: S2R) has advised that (following due diligence) Outback Goldfields (TSXV: OZ) and S2 have entered into a letter of intent (LOI) in which Outback will purchase S2’s Finnish assets, also known as Sakumpu, for C$7M.

Outback intends to undertake a concurrent non-brokered private placement to raise C$5M as an integral condition of the transaction to position itself to explore S2’s highly prospective land holding in the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt (CLGB) of northern Finland
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The Rise of MENA: Saudi Arabia & Morocco’s Ambitions in the EV Battery Supply Chain

Saudi Arabia and Morocco are making head way in the race to secure a foothold in the global lithium-ion battery supply chain. By leveraging state support, different policy approaches, and geopolitical trends these Middle East/North Africa (MENA) countries are aiming to attract investors and bolster their presence in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.

In December, nearly 200 nations reached an agreement at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels by mid-century. Saudi Arabia has earmarked g
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Falcon Gold Receives Drill Permit Approval at Great Burnt Copper Project

Falcon Gold Corp. (TSXV: FG | GR: 3FA | OTCQB: FGLDF) has received drill permit approval to conduct a diamond drilling programme at its Great Burnt Copper Project in central Newfoundland, Canada.

The company initially plans to test up to 10 geophysical anomalies with a maximum of 1,100m of drilling. The company will provide further guidance on an estimated drill start date once logistics for the programme are determined and service providers are confirmed.

“We are extremely pleased to have bee
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Northisle Copper Announces High Gold & Copper Recoveries at Northwest Expo

Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. (TSXV: NCX) has announced preliminary metallurgical results from its Northwest Expo target within the North Island Project. The results demonstrate combined flotation and leach recoveries ranging from 88.7% to 92.6% for gold and flotation ranging from 68.7% to 87.7% for copper.

“We are very pleased to receive these positive metallurgical results at Northwest Expo within the North Island Project,” commented Northisle president & CEO Sam Lee. “Gold recoveries were s
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Riding the Uranium Wave: Supply Risks and US Enrichment Calls Push Prices to 16-Year Highs

Amidst a remarkable turnaround in the uranium market, prices have surged to a staggering 16-year high. This week, uranium hit an impressive US$106/lb, an admirable feat compared to the modest prices of below US$49/lb seen in 2023.

“With short-term dynamics remaining supportive, prices seem on course to exceed the June 2007 all-time highs of US$136/lb.” Jefferies analysts Chris Drew and Christopher LaFemina told the WSJ.

This extraordinary price surge underscores a significant shift in market d
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Prospects & Pitfalls: Exploring the Effects of the IRA

The Inflation Reduction Act has seen an eventful first year in action, catalyzing US$270B in investments and at least 83 new or expanded manufacturing facilities as a result, according to the American Clean Power Association.

The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, has attracted heavy investment into US battery supply chains that largely did not exist prior. Passed on 16 August 2022, it was enacted by the US Congress and President Joe Biden to stimulate funding and support efforts towards US goals
121 Mining Investment TV •

The Assay TV - Douglas Chikohora, Chief Executive Officer, CAA Mining

The Assay TV speaks with Douglas Chikohora, CEO of CAA Mining, a private, multi-commodity explorer focused on the Mankesim Lithium Project, Ghana.

Douglas explains that the company is bullish on lithium, emphasising that now is the perfect time for lithium exploration given its global demand.

In addition, CAA’s inaugural RC drill programme commenced in November 2023 with 16 holes completed to date, 14 of which intersected pegmatites ranging from 10-150m in width.
Douglas urges investors to look out for compelling news flow in the coming months, including the possibility of CAA Mining becoming publicly listed on the ASX.

Website: www.caamining.com
Primary ticker: PRIVATE
Stage of development: Exploration
Commodities: Gold, Lithium
Projects to promote: Mankesim Lithium Project, Akoko Gold Project
Project location: Ghana
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The Assay TV - Murray Hill, Managing Director & CEO, Elevate Uranium (ASX:EL8 | OTCQX:ELVUF)

The Assay TV catches up with Murray Hill, CEO, and managing director of Elevate Uranium (ASX: EL8 | OTCQX: ELVUF), a uranium exploration company that has significant resources in Namibia and Australia and is making new discoveries through active exploration programmes.

Last month, the company announced an updated JORC inferred mineral resource estimate of 48Mlb eU3O8 for its Koppies Uranium Project, Namibia, representing a 136% increase. Murray states that this substantially advances the status of the project, building the company’s global mineral resources to 142Mlb eU3O8.

Elevate currently has three drill rigs operating to further expand the resource. The next resource update will include the drilling currently in progress and is expected to be completed in Q1 2024.

Website: www.elevateuranium.com.au
Primary tickers: ASX:EL8, OTCQX:ELVUF
Stage of development: Exploration
Commodity: Uranium
Projects to promote: Namibian & Australian Projects
Project locations: Namibia, Australia
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The Assay TV - Colin Moorhead, Executive Chairman & MD, Xanadu Mines (ASX:XAM | TSX:XAM)

Website: www.xanadumines.com
Primary tickers: ASX:XAM, TSX:XAM
Stage of development: Exploration, Development
Commodities: Copper, Gold, Silver
Project to promote: Kharmagtai
Project location: Mongolia

This interview was recorded at our 121 Mining Investment Hong Kong event from 9-10 October 2023. For more information about the event and those who participated, click here: https://www.weare121.com/121mininginvestment-hk/