Blackstone Minerals (ASX: BSX) is an Australian mining company dedicated to the exploration and development of nickel sulfide projects, primarily focused on its flagship Ta Khoa Nickel-Copper-PGE Project in northern Vietnam. Situated approximately 160 km west of Hanoi in Son La Province, the Ta Khoa Project encompasses a modern underground mine, which operated until 2016 and is currently on care and maintenance.
Blackstone is advancing its plans to become a significant player in the battery materials supply chain. In 2021, the company completed a Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) for a hydrometallurgical refinery in Vietnam, designed to produce battery-grade NCM 811 precursor materials to meet the rising demand within Asia’s lithium-ion battery industry.
Committed to sustainability and community engagement, Blackstone Minerals aims to deliver “green” nickel products while upholding environmental responsibility and safety standards. The company’s strategic vision includes developing high-value nickel sulfate for the global battery market, positioning itself as a forward-looking leader in the transition to clean energy.
Scott Williamson – Managing Director
Scott Williamson is the Managing Director of Blackstone Minerals Limited, an Australian mining company focused on nickel sulphide projects. He has over 20 years of experience in technical and corporate roles within the mining sector and equity capital markets. Williamson holds a degree in Mining Engineering and Commerce from the West Australian School of Mines and Curtin University.
Before joining Blackstone Minerals, he served as Investor Relations Manager at Resolute Mining Limited and as a Resources Analyst at Hartley’s Research, where he was responsible for analysing and valuing mining equities.
Under his leadership, Blackstone Minerals has advanced its flagship Ta Khoa Nickel-Copper-PGE Project in Vietnam, aiming to become a significant player in the battery materials supply chain. Williamson emphasises sustainability and environmental responsibility, positioning the company to produce “green” nickel products for the global battery market.
In addition to his role at Blackstone, Williamson serves as a Non-Executive Director at Leeuwin Metals Ltd, further showcasing his commitment to the mining and resources industry.
