Best Nickel Based Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Commodity Prices: Redefining Success in the Mining Industry with TRX Gold 24:01

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In this episode, we chat with Stephen Mullowney, CEO of TRX Gold, who are a listed mining company with its flagship project, the Buckreef Gold Project in Tanzania. Stephen’s going to unpack the human side behind Buckreef’s rapid growth: the moments that forced him to rethink his approach, the wins that mattered more to people than markets, and the …

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The Strategic Importance of the Norra Kärr Project in Europe's Supply Chain 33:46

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We're joined by Kurt Budge, CEO of Leading Edge Materials are a European-focused company at the forefront of the energy transition, developing projects in critical raw materials that are essential to the future of clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced technologies. In this episode, we’ll get an overview of Leading Edge Materials and discuss…

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Building a Legacy: Elvis Kamba on How Mark Bristow and Randgold Resources Redefined Mining in Africa 46:32

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In today's episode, we're joined by Elvis Kamba, author of the new book on Mark Bristow and the extraordinary rise of Randgold Resources. Elvis worked inside Randgold and later Barrick under Bristow’s leadership, giving him a unique front-row perspective on one of the most influential mining stories of the last 30 years. In this conversation, we ex…

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From Wall Street to Mining: Chris Showalter's Journey and Vision for Sustainable Nickel Production 28:13

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In today's show, we're joined by Chris Showalter, CEO of Lifezone Metals, the company behind the Kabanga Nickel Project in north‑west Tanzania, one of the world’s highest‑grade, development‑ready nickel sulphide deposits. We discuss how the company fits into the evolving critical minerals landscape, its role in building Western refining capacity, a…

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Unlocking Stranded Assets in Mining - with Alastair Goodship 30:57

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Alastair Goodship, COO of Mila Resources, a mining company that targets stranded assets with robust geological potential, by leveraging existing infrastructure and geological data, and then applying their team's multi-disciplinary experience, they are able to identify key value opportunities where they can advanc…

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The Power of Broad Experience in Mining 25:59

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Brad Valiukas, Managing Director of Kaiser Reef, an Australian gold producer with operations in Victoria and Tasmania. We talk about Brad’s journey from his early days on site to leading Kaiser Reef, what’s driving the company forward, and his views on gold in today’s market. We’ll also discuss how his hands-on e…

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The Mine of the Future: How SiTration's Technology is Transforming Metal Recovery and Sustainability 36:53

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This time we talk to Brandon Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of SiTration, a company redefining metal recovery with a chemical-free separation process. Brandon recently presented at the ACG Mine Closure conference, highlighting SiTration’s breakthrough results in recovery yields and purity — achieved without traditional chemical reagents. We discuss how …

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Understanding the Impact of Gold Prices and Supply Chain Dynamics 55:00

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Martin Horgan, a well-known figure in the mining industry with a proven track record in exploration, development, and operations, from leading Toro Gold through to his time as CEO of Centamin. Martin shares his thoughts on what drives him to set up a new mining company, what kind of opportunities he’s targeting n…

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Gender Based Violence And What It Means For The Mining Industry 1:07:48

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Today we’re taking on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: gender-based violence, or GBV, and what it means for mining’s culture, safety, and future. Joining me are three people who’ve helped bring this issue into sharper focus recently and their recent collaboration on The Intelligent Miner opened up a powerful and, at times, uncomforta…

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Future-Proofing Mining: Supply, Geopolitics, and Innovation - with Mark Cutifani 37:39

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In today’s episode, we're joined by one of the industry’s most respected leaders, Mark Cutifani, former CEO of Anglo American and Chair of the ICMM. We discuss the long-term supply outlook for mining, the risks, opportunities and disruptions shaping the next decade. From critical minerals and geopolitical shifts to innovation and resilience, Mark s…

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From Politics to Mining: Dominic Raab's Journey and Insights on Critical Minerals 24:33

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Dominic Raab, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and now Head of Global Affairs at Appian Capital Advisory, one of the leading investors in the mining and metals sector. We’ll be discussing his transition from politics to mining, how Dominic’s experience in government influences his new role, and the growing importa…

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The Role of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 57:52

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Darryn Quayle, Vice President, Global Mining Sector Leader at Worley, someone with deep experience across government, engineering, and sustainable mining development. Darryn recently returned from an intense and insightful visit to Brazil, as part of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030, where he and oth…

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Understanding Corporate Governance: The Role and Responsibilities of Boards of Directors 42:12

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In today’s episode, we're delighted to be joined by Elaine Dorward-King, an accomplished mining executive and board director with over three decades of international experience in the resources sector. Elaine currently serves as a non-executive director for Sibanye-Stillwater, Kenmare Resources, and NovaGold, and has previously held senior leadersh…

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The Sleeping Giant Awakens: Abcourt Mines' High-Grade Gold and the Future of Narrow-Vein Mining 35:11

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Pascal Hamelin, President and CEO of Abcourt Mines, a Canadian gold producer and explorer with a strong footprint in Quebec. We’ll be discussing Abcourt’s flagship Sleeping Giant Mine, the company’s focus on narrow vein underground mining, and how innovation, automation, and community engagement are shaping its n…

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Reviving Copper Mountain: Uranium, AI, and the Domestic Supply Chain with Tom Lamb 41:12

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Joining us today is Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium, who are breathing new life into the historic Copper Mountain District in Wyoming, a project first drilled by Union Pacific in the 1970s, but now being revived with modern tech, modern exploration thinking, and at a time when the U.S. urgently needs domestic uranium. We’re going to discuss what…

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From Feasibility to Production: Tungsten West's CEO on the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead 42:34

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Jeff Court, CEO of Tungsten West, the company redeveloping the Hemerdon tungsten project in Devon, UK Jeff’s worked on mining projects all over the world, and we’ll be talking about his journey into leadership, why tungsten is such a critical mineral, and what it takes to bring a historic mine back into productio…

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Rebooting The North American Silver and Critical Minerals Supply Chain Anchor 21:42

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In this episode, we chat with Heather White, CEO of the Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company, a U.S.-based developer focused on revitalizing one of North America’s most historic and high-grade silver districts. Under Heather’s leadership, the company is advancing plans to bring its projects back into production while also expanding into the cr…

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Building Australia's Next Great Copper Company 40:45

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In this episode, we chat to Matt Fifield, Executive Chair of Cyprium Metals, an emerging Australian copper producer focused on bringing the Nifty Copper Project back into production. They recently completed an A$80 million equity raise, strengthening their balance sheet and securing new institutional support from Tribeca and the Tanito Group. With …

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Anthony Vaccaro On The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt 40:54

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In this episode, we chat with Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group, which includes The Northern Miner, Canadian Mining Journal, and Mining.com, some of the most trusted voices in global mining media. We talk about a truly unique initiative; The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt, a nationwide adventure blending Canada’s love of explorat…

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Digital Pillars: Unlocking Sustainability and Operational Excellence in African Mining 29:49

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We chat with Johan Coetzee, Strategy and Consulting Lead for Resources at Accenture in South Africa. Johan has extensive experience advising mining companies across the continent on how to drive digital transformation, sustainability, and operational excellence in increasingly complex environments. We’ll explore how digital innovation is redefining…

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Tesoro Gold's Growth Strategy: Drilling for Multi-Million Ounce Gold in Chile 29:59

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In this episode, we chat with Geoff McNamara, Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director of Tesoro Gold who are an ASX-listed company, looking to advance its flagship El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, home to the 2-million-ounce Ternera deposit with an exploration target of up to 3 million ounces. They have recently raised $34M so we’ll discuss how the fund…

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The Future of Copper Mining: Strategy and Sustainability in the Energy Transition 22:51

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In this episode, we chat with Joachim Braun, Global Division President, Process Industries, at ABB, to explore the future of copper mining and its critical role in the global energy transition. With copper demand forecast to significantly outpace supply by 2035, the mining industry faces both enormous opportunity and intense pressure. We discuss ho…

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Revolutionising Mining Finance with Blockchain and Tokenisation 39:16

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In today’s episode, we chat with Sean Wade, CEO of Power Metal Resources, and Ian Freeman, CEO of Minestarters. Sean has been on the show before, and Power Metal has been building momentum with its diverse portfolio and project incubator model. Ian joins us for the first time to introduce Minestarters, a new platform bringing blockchain and tokenis…

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Critica's Jupiter Project: Scale, Simplicity, and Speed in the Rare Earth Space 25:37

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Jacob Deysel, CEO of Critica, a company that is exploring rare earths in Western Australia. Jacob brings a wealth of experience across multiple commodities and jurisdictions, and is now focused on building a project in Australia at a time when rare earths are front and centre in the global supply chain conversati…

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From Exploration to Production: New Frontier Minerals' Strategy for Australian Critical Minerals 25:47

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Kevin Das, Senior Consultant at New Frontier Minerals, who sit right at the crossroads of the energy transition and geopolitics, with a portfolio of heavy rare earths and copper project, including their Harts Range project in the Northern Territory, and their copper asset at their Big One project. We’re going to …

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Jody Kuzenko on Torex's Golden Future 31:04

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex Gold Resources. Under her leadership, Torex has established itself as a leading intermediate gold producer with a strong footprint in Mexico. We’re going to talk about the successful completion of the Media Luna Project, recent acquisitions, Torex’s approach to operating in …

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Pioneering Lithium Production in the U.S. Amidst Rising Demand 32:59

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In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Smith, Non-Executive Director at IRIS Metals, an ASX-listed company involved in lithium exploration in the historic Black Hills district of South Dakota. With one of the largest hard-rock lithium landholdings in the U.S., IRIS Metals is positioning itself at the heart of America’s drive for a domestic supply o…

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Navigating the Gold Rush: Cobus Loots on Pan African Resources' Journey to a $2 Billion Market Cap 24:24

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In today’s episode, we're joined by Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African Resources, a company that has grown into a multi-asset, mid-tier gold producer with a market cap of over two billion dollars. Under Cobus’ leadership, Pan African has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, innovation in tailings retreatment, and a forward-looking app…

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Transforming Waste into Wealth: Ryan Mee on Fulcrum Metals' Innovative Tailings Processing Strategy 33:28

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In this episode, we chat with Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, who is an exploration company but has since repositioned itself as a tailings processor, an evolution summed up by its strapline: turning waste into gold. In our conversation, Ryan shares how Fulcrum is seizing this opportunity, not only to unlock value from historic mine waste but also…

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Transforming Gold and Copper Mining: Paul Bennett on Medallion Metals' Vision for Ravensthorpe 28:54

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In this episode, we chat with Paul Bennett, Managing Director of Medallion Metals, who are on a pathway to transforming the landscape for gold and copper mining in Western Australia with its flagship Ravensthorpe Gold Project. They have been making headlines with a major upgrade at Ravensthorpe, a feasibility study on the horizon, and a transformat…

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Critical Minerals and Energy Transition: How Boron Plays a Key Role in the U.S. Supply Chain 35:32

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In this episode, we speak to Paul Weibel, CEO of 5E Advanced Materials, the company advancing the Fort Cady boron project in California. We’ll explore Paul’s path into mining and the leadership lessons he’s carried to the C-suite; get a clear update on Fort Cady’s status and key takeaways from the recent Preliminary Feasibility Study; and dig into …

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McLaren's Innovative Solutions for Environmental and Community Engagement 29:57

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In this episode, we chat to Simon Finnis, Managing Director of McLaren Minerals, a company that’s been making waves in the critical minerals space since its recent listing. McLaren is advancing its titanium project in Western Australia, a region well known for its supportive mining environment. Titanium isn’t always the first mineral that comes to …

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Exploring MetWave Green and Black Tokens in the Mining Industry 23:28

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In this episode, we chat with Dave Mitchell and David Van Kleeck of PJKT72, who are transforming the mining industry through blockchain tokenization and redefining resource ownership through blockchain tokenization. We’re diving into a conversation at the intersection of blockchain and the natural world where two pioneers are aiming to reshape how …

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Navigating Competitive Copper Acquisitions - with Artem Volynets 33:47

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In this episode, we chat with Artem Volynets, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ACG Metals Ltd whose vision is to consolidate the copper industry through a series of roll-up acquisitions targeting copper producers with best-in-class environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics. Artem’s career spans major leadership roles across the intern…

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From Downtime to Uptime: How DataMind AI is Transforming the Mining Industry 34:55

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In this episode, we chat with Michael Zolotov, co-founder and CTO of Razor Labs, who are a leading mining technology provider that delivers advanced predictive maintenance with its flagship product, DataMind AI™️. Razor Labs’ AI Sensor Fusion technology provides real-time condition monitoring, root cause analysis, and prescriptive actions to preven…

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From Exploration to Production: The Journey of Greenroc Mining's Graphite Venture in Southern Greenland 31:17

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In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in Jan 2023 (Episode 307). Stefan Bernstein, CEO of GreenRoc Mining, a company focused on unlocking critical mineral resources in Greenland, with a particular spotlight on graphite at the Amitsoq project in South Greenland. We discuss the upcoming bulk sample program at the Amitsoq graphi…

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Revolutionising Mining Inspections: The Impact of Flyability's Elios 3 Drone Technology 38:32

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In this episode, we chat with Patrick Thévoz, the co-founder and CEO of Flyability, and Michael Blake is the Product Manager at the company, who are a Swiss company dedicated to making the world's infrastructure safer and more efficient through innovative drone technology. The company has developed cutting-edge solutions that enable safe and effici…

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Saskatchewan's Strategic Advantage: The Importance of Jurisdiction in Mining with Dan Myerson 34:47

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In this episode we chat to Dan Myerson, Executive Chairman and CEO of Foran Mining, a company at the forefront of the copper revolution and one of the only single-asset copper developers actively building a mine anywhere in the world.In this episode, we dig into why Foran remains undervalued despite its remarkable progress at the McIlvenna Bay proj…

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The Future of Tungsten: Jeremy Gray Discusses Opportunities and Challenges in a Changing Market 46:37

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In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Gray, a seasoned CEO and visionary leader at the helm of multiple high-impact ventures, including Pilar Gold, Pure Tungsten, Tucano Gold, and Gold Road. With decades of experience navigating the complex world of mining finance, exploration, and operational leadership, Jeremy has earned a reputation for revitaliz…

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The Strategic Role of NOVAGOLD in Alaska's Mining Landscape 25:12

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In this episode, we chat with Greg Lang, President and CEO of NOVAGOLD, who are a well-financed precious metals company focused on the development of its 60% owned, federally permitted Donlin Gold project in Alaska. Greg brings a wealth of experience, having held senior leadership roles at some of the world’s largest mining companies, including Bar…

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The Future of Mining in India: Opportunities for International Collaboration and Investment 22:54

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In the episode, we chat with Dr Pradeep Kumar Jain, who was the Chief Mineral Economist for the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and has recently retired. With over 42 years of experience in mineral economics, geology, and mining legislation, he has been deeply involved in shaping India's mineral policy, pricing mechanisms, and strategic res…

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Exploring Finland's Mining Potential: Noora Ahola On the Future Outlook 28:35

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In this episode, we chat to Noora Ahola, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Mawson Finland, a gold development company working in the mining friendly jurisdiction of Finland, who are developing and advancing the Rajapalot Project in the northern region of the country. Noora has a background in studying forestry, landscape managemen…

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Navigating Financial Challenges in Mining: Insights from Euro Sun's CEO Grant Sboros 29:31

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In this episode, we chat to Grant Sboros, CEO of Euro Sun Mining, a publicly listed development-stage mining company focused on unlocking value through the responsible development of the Rovina Valley Project, one of Europe’s largest gold-copper projects. Grant is a chartered accountant by background has extensive mining experience in Africa in bot…

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Alex Passmore on New Murchison Gold's Journey in the Murchison Gold Field 24:50

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In this episode, we chat with Alex Passmore, CEO of New Murchison Gold, who are an ASX listed mineral exploration and development company that holds a substantial package of tenements in the prolific Murchison goldfield near Meekatharra in Western Australia. Alex is a geologist by background but spent much of his career on the finance side of the i…

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The Critical Mineral Driving Modern Technology with John Lee 48:02

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In this episode, we chat to a returning guest, who appeared in October 2024 (episode 471). John Lee, CEO and Executive Chairman of Silver Elephant, but also the CEO of CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp who are a listed critical mineral exploration company who acquired Campbell-Crotser Fluorspar project in Kentucky. John has an Economics and Engineerin…

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From Exploration to Production: Scott Williamson Discusses Blackstone Minerals' Journey 38:23

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In this episode, we have a returning guest who last appeared on the show back in July 2023 (Ep 360). Scott Williamson, MD of Blackstone Minerals, a listed mining company who are developing a high-grade undeveloped copper-gold porphyry projects in the world and is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the untapped potential of the Mankayan Copper-Gol…

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Understanding the Essential Role of Mining in Modern Society with Tim Biggs 33:26

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In this episode, we chat with Tim Biggs, an experienced company adviser and part-time academic, focused on the mining industry. He is a director of Grainge Advisory Limited, which provides advisory and consultancy services to companies, investors, and other organisations, predominantly in the mining sector. We met recently at the UK mining conferen…

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Building a Culture of Safety and Efficiency in Mining with Paul Heut 1:37:22

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In this episode, we chat with Paul Heut, Executive Chair and CEO of Americas Gold & Silver, who are a growing precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America, including the Galena Complex in Idaho, US, and their Cosala operation in Mexico. With a mine engineering background, Paul has a strong command of capital markets and has …

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Blake McLaughlin on Axcap Ventures and the Future of Gold Mining 23:07

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In this episode, we chat with Blake Mclaughlin, Vice President of Exploration at Axcap Ventures, a North American investment firm with a focus on mining, holding some of the most prospective gold belts in the United States and Canada, combining historical drilling success with modern exploration upside. Blake has spent over a decade in the mining a…

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Ecora Resources' Journey Towards a Sustainable Future with Marc Bishop-Lafleche 32:44

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In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared twice back in 2022 (episodes 217 and 267). Marc Bishop Lafleche, CEO of Ecora Resources, who are a leading royalty company focused on supporting the supply of commodities essential to creating a sustainable future. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, they have a…