In this episode, we chat to Oliver Hasler, Chairman, and CEO of PYX Resources, the 2nd largest producing mineral sands company, globally. An operation that is based on zircon resources on their large operation in Indonesia.
Oliver has qualifications in mineral engineering and metallurgy and has a background in natural resources, manufacturing, and industrial sectors and talks about PYX Resources and the zircon sector, which is a critical element needed for net-zero carbon.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

PYX Resources acquired its 2nd tenement in February 2021.
In Nov 2020, they double listed on the main board of the London stock exchange.
Mandiri has been in production since 2015. 
Its assemblage value is $1,145 per tonne because of the mineral by-products they also produce. Including, rutile and ilmenite.
Zircon is used for solar cells and semiconductors.
Their mines and factory are connected via paved roads, and they are close to an airport.
The price of zircon rose 4 times in 2021.
PYX is looking to expand rapidly.
Zircon is used in multiple industries many of which are growing at a phenomenal rate.
They are currently diversifying their customer base to protect themselves from volatility.
The share price increased fourfold in 2020 and is expected to continue to rise.

BEST MOMENTS
‘We have a very high assemblage value of $1,145 per tonne – 3 to 5 times bigger than most of our publicly listed peers. ´
‘We increased or mineral separation to 18,000 tonnes per year and have just expanded that again by 33%.’
‘London is a very strong mining market.’
 
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website: https://pyxresources.comLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/pyx-resourcesEmail: info@pyxresources.com
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Email: rob@mining-international.org
Website: https://www.mining-international.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.
Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our client's organizations in any mining discipline or level.
Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.
 
Podcast Description
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.