Blackstone Minerals Ltd (ASX: BSX / OTCQX: BLSTF / FRA: B9S) is focused on building an integrated upstream (Ta Khoa Nickel Project) and downstream (Ta Khoa Refinery Project) battery metals processing business in Vietnam that produces NCM Precursor products for Asia’s growing Lithium-ion battery industry (refer Figure x for project locations). The business includes an existing modern nickel mine built to Australian standards, which successfully operated as a mechanised underground nickel mine from 2013 to 2016. At both the mine and refinery level, the Company is focused on a partnership model and is collaborating with groups who are committed to sustainable mining, minimising carbon footprint and implementing a fully vertically integrated supply chain The Company’s development strategy is underpinned by the ability to secure nickel concentrate and Ta Khoa is emerging as a nickel sulfide district of enviable scale with several exploration targets yet to be tested. The company has a well-credentialed management team with a proven track record of discovery and creating shareholder wealth, including Hamish Halliday (Non-Executive Chairman), Scott Williamson (Managing Director), Frank Bierlein (Non-Executive Director), Dan Lougher (Non-Executive Director) and Alison Gaines (Non-Executive Director).