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Nick Holthouse, the newly appointed Non-Executive Director of Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX: BCM), shares his optimism about Brazil as a mining jurisdiction and BCM’s Ema project. With a strong background in critical minerals and Brazilian operations, he highlights the project's low-cost potential, in-situ leaching capability, and promising early field trial results, positioning BCM as a competitive player in the rare earths space.

Nick Holthouse brings 7+ years of experience in critical minerals, including time at Hastings and Meteoric

He views Brazil as “open for business” and a great place for mining investment

BCM’s Ema project stands out for its low CAPEX and OPEX profile

Positioned well below the cost curve, making it competitive against Chinese pricing

Ore body has high quartz content and is amenable to in-situ leaching

Scoping study has been completed, establishing key operational metrics

Pre-feasibility study is set to begin shortly

Field trials on in-situ leaching have started and are progressing positively

Early trial results are exceeding expectations

Holthouse aims to support BCM in advancing toward full-scale development

Long Shortz with Brazilian Critical Minerals: New Appointment brings a world of Experience to Brazil