Rockfire Resources' Molaoi deposit: a European critical minerals story hiding inside a zinc deposit

Rockfire Resources PLC (LSE:ROCK) chief executive David Price talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s Molaoi project in Greece and why the asset is becoming increasingly important within Europe’s critical minerals supply chain. Price explained that while Molaoi is primarily a zinc project, the company is placing growing emphasis on the germanium contained within the deposit. He described germanium as “quite a valuable byproduct at this stage,” highlighting its importance in semiconductors, automotive technology and military applications. Price discussed the strategic advantages of operating in Greece, describing the country as a safe and mining-friendly jurisdiction with established underground mining expertise. He also pointed to Europe’s increasing focus on securing domestic supplies of critical minerals, noting that Rockfire could become an important future supplier of germanium to the region. Price said: “Rockfire is in a great position for that,” when di...