This week's episode features consultant and former Undersecretary of Mining and Sustainability in Argentina, Juan Biset, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the latest developments in Argentina. Biset praises Argentina and many of its neighbors in South America as "the land of opportunity," which could aid the United States and the West in securing the critical metals needed to transition to a green economy. He also emphasizes how the United States should act with more urgency and aggressiveness in its desire to foster new relationships and partnerships, given that its strategic competitor, China, has had a two-decade head start.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

In this week’s CEO Spotlight, we feature the third of three interviews with FM Global about the importance of investing in resilience. In this episode, Eric Jones, Vice President, Global Manager, business risk consulting, discusses the impacts and costs of disruption for mining companies. To learn more visit https://risk.fmglobal.com/mining/p/1

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Argentina a 'gigantic opportunity' for friendshoring West, ft Juan Biset

This week's episode features Kimberly Darlington, president and founder of Refined Substance, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the nature of investor relations in the mining industry in 2024. Darlington explains why younger investors often remain unaware of the opportunities in mining investment, as well as the challenges in reaching them through short video formats on platforms such as TikTok. She also describes the new approaches mining companies are taking in the field of investor relations.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. 

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).
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Communicating the mining story to younger investors, ft Kimberly Darlington

This week's episode features Jonathan Lafontaine, strategic advisor for exploration and promotion in the mining sector for the Government of Quebec, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the genesis of Quebec's current mining policy. Lafontaine delves into the broader social trends that motivated the government to formulate a strategy in 2019 aimed at supporting North America's supply chain. He also highlights policies that encourage mining projects for minerals crucial to transitioning towards a green energy grid. Furthermore, Lafontaine explores the vital distinction, as seen by the Government of Quebec, between critical and strategic minerals.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

In this week's CEO Spotlight, Kirkland Lake Discoveries VP of Corporate Development Stefan Sklepowicz discusses the company's Lucky Strike copper-gold project in Ontario. To learn more, visit: https://www.kirklandlakediscoveries.com/

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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Inside Quebec's critical and strategic minerals plan, ft advisor Jonathan Lafontaine

This week's episode presents an engaging discussion with PearTree founder and CEO Ron Bernbaum, as he joins host Adrian Pocobelli to explore the potential adverse effects of proposed tax changes in Canada on the exploration sector. Bernbaum outlines the challenges faced in altering the government's perspective on these changes and articulates the severe implications for the junior mining sector if these proposals are enacted. Additionally, he provides insights into the prevailing sentiment within the mining industry and shares an update on PearTree's performance amidst difficult market conditions.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. 

This week's CEO Spotlight features enCore Energy executive chairman William Sheriff on the company's in-situ uranium projects in Texas and Wyoming, and why in-situ uranium extraction is one of the cleanest ways to produce the metal. To learn more, visit: https://encoreuranium.com/

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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Fed tax change to hurt Canadian miners, ft PearTree's Ron Bernbaum on flow-through mine financing

This week’s episode features Global X Director of Research Rohan Reddy, who joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss macroeconomic factors impacting the metals markets. Reddy delves into the fundamentals of uranium, nickel, copper, and oil, and notes how declining demand out of China is offsetting lower supplies of metals such as copper. He also explains why conflict in the Red Sea is creating uncertainty in the oil market.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

In this week’s CEO Spotlight, we feature the second of three interviews with FM Global about the importance of investing in resilience. In this episode, Neil M. Chaudhuri, OVP, Operations Chief Engineer, discusses how the shift towards renewable energy is impacting the mining sector risk.fmglobal.com/mining

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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Decline in demand offsetting supply deficits, ft Global X's Rohan Reddy

This week's podcast features Canadian Nuclear Association President and CEO John Gorman in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the fresh optimism by global governments towards nuclear energy as a safe and reliable way to reduce greenhouse gases. Gorman shares insights from his experience at COP 28 in Dubai, where countries committed to tripling their usage of nuclear energy by 2050, highlighting significant changes in perspectives by decision-makers since his last appearance on the program in 2020. The discussion delves into topics such as small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear waste management, as well as concerns about nuclear weapon proliferation as a result of increased nuclear energy usage.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week's CEO Spotlight features Grounded Lithium president and CEO Gregg Smith on the company's Kindersley Lithium project in the Canadian prairies, and their recent investment from Denison Mines. To learn more, visit: https://groundedlithium.com/

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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Canadian Nuclear Association president John Gorman on shifting perspectives towards nuclear energy

This week's episode feature geopolitical and natural resource commentator Paul from the Sirius Report in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on Ukraine-Russia, the Red Sea, the Middle East and Africa's Sahel region.The discussion centers on the crucial role of natural resources in the unfolding of global events, and how the Global South is strategically utilizing its resource wealth to counterbalance the West. Additionally, Paul examines the West's intensified efforts in deep-sea mining as it strives to secure essential metals for its economies.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

In this week's CEO Spotlight, we feature the first of three interviews with FM Global about the importance of investing in resilience. In this episode, Michael Beaumont, Group Manager, Account Engineering, discusses the various forms of risk on mine sites. to learn more visit https://risk.fmglobal.com/mining/p/1

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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Global South leveraging its resources against the West, ft Paul from the Sirius Report

This week's episode features Veracio's Chief Alliance Officer, Annelie Lundström, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the latest developments in mining industry technology. Lundström describes how artificial intelligence is creating massive efficiencies in both exploration and mineral processing, and how companies, both large and small, can take advantage. She also discusses Europe's prospects in reaching its green energy transition goals and what will be required to achieve them.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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'Rapid change' coming to mining tech, ft Veracio's Annelie Lundstrom

In this week's episode, AME President and CEO Keerit Jutla joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the state of mining in Canada and the upcoming AME Roundup conference. Jutla delves into the challenges faced by the mining industry and society in securing critical minerals and explores how Canada and the mining sector are advancing in mining practices, engaging with Indigenous peoples, and fostering reconciliation. Additionally, he provides a sneak peek at the AME Roundup conference, set to take place from January 22-25, 2024, in Vancouver.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits:

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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AME CEO Keerit Jutla on Canada, reconciliation and Roundup

This week's episode features MINING.com senior editor Cecilia Jamasmie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the big stories of 2023. Jamasmie sheds light on the rise of resource nationalism and the influence of social media activism, particularly in Latin America, and how this trend has introduced new uncertainties into previously stable mining regions in countries such as Chile, Panama, and Mexico. Additionally, she explores the fallout of the deal between Teck Resources and Glencore, the advancements in deep-sea mining, China's restrictions on essential minerals like germanium, gallium, and graphite, as well as the significant increase in mergers among mining companies throughout the year.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits:

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Resource nationalism, M&A and China restrictions: Looking back on 2023 with Cecilia Jamasmie

This week's episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on macroeconomics and precious metals. Christian continues to see a chance of recession in 2024-2025, with gold benefitting from a hostile political environment, both dometically in the United States, as well as geopolitically around the world. He continues to see investor demand as the greatest force driving gold and silver prices, and discusses the inner mechanics of how CPM Group thinks about the fundamentals of the metals. He also discusses platinum and palladium markets and the reasons behind their recent price action.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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‘Hostile political environment’ to fuel gold prices higher in 2024, ft CPM Group's Jeffrey Christian

This week’s episode features Access Mining managing partner George McLeod in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on gold, the Ukraine war, China, Latin America and shipping in the Red Sea. McLeod shares his “tepidly optimistic” view on commodities, and why America and Europe might be trying to distance themselves from the war in Ukraine. He also discusses the political volatility towards mining in Panama with the shutdown of First Quatum’s Cobre Panama mine, and why gold is looking bullish heading into the new year.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Access Mining's George McLeod on gold and geopolitics

This week's episode features Michele Ashby, CEO and founder of Ashby Consulting Enterprises, in an engaging discussion with host Adrian Pocobelli about women on corporate boards. Ashby shares insights on the progress made in the mining industry to include more women in board roles, addressing both personal and societal challenges women encounter in this journey. She offers valuable strategies for aspiring board members on how to secure a board position and effective ways to contribute once they are on the board. Additionally, Ashby delves into the broader role of boards, highlighting when they should intervene in company decisions and emphasizing the growing significance of artificial intelligence in corporate governance.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Women on boards: Strategies, challenges and positive outcomes, ft Michele Ashby

This week’s episode features Canaccord Genuity senior investment advisor Cam Currie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the divergence between gold prices and gold stocks. Currie also elaborates on the influence of ETFs in shaping market trends and shares his strategies for navigating the precious metals markets as gold reaches a record high in U.S. dollars. Additionally, he offers insights into the merger of Calibre Mining and Marathon Gold, noting his stakeholder position in both companies.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s CEO Spotlight features Nine Mile Metals CEO Patrick Cruickshank, who discusses the company’s Nine Mile Brook project in New Brunswick. To learn more, visit: https://ninemilemetals.com

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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Canaccord Genuity’s Cam Currie on the divergence between gold and gold stocks

In this week's episode, we feature Stephen Stewart, Chair of Ore Group and Founder of the YMP Scholarships Fund, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Stewart discusses recent developments from the Young Mining Professionals organizations, highlighting the YMP Scholarship Fund's significant impact. This initiative not only supports students but also aids miners in recruiting top talent directly from universities. Additionally, Stewart talks about the Eira Thomas and Peter Munk awards, noting that nominations for mining industry professionals under 40 are open until year-end. He also shares his latest insights on Canada's exploration sector and suggests improvements to facilitate the development of new mines in the country.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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Stephen Stewart on YMP Scholarships and the exploration sector

This week’s episode features Graphex Technologies CEO John DeMaio in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the latest developments in the graphite industry. DeMaio delves into the various applications of graphite, especially its importance in the green transition. He highlights graphite's critical role in electric vehicle batteries, where it constitutes more than half of the mass, and distinguishes between natural and synthetic graphite, including the potential impact of China's recent export restrictions on Western markets. He further underscores the need for Western countries to collaborate in order to localize supply chains to enhance resilience in Western economies.

This week's CEO Spotlight features Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau and Julie Joncas, executive director at the Local Workforce Planning Board.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits:

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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In-depth on graphite, China and the green transition with Graphex Technologies CEO John DeMaio

This week's episode showcases an insightful discussion between the Geological Survey of Finland's associate professor Simon Michaux and host Adrian Pocobelli about the challenges and solutions in the green energy transition. Michaux acknowledges the necessity of moving away from fossil fuels but critiques the current green energy strategies as impractical due to supply limitations. He advocates for alternative energy sources like geothermal and thorium, highlighting their potential as practical solutions to the energy crisis and exploring the challenges they must overcome to effectively replace traditional wind and solar power.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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‘Green transition in its current form is not feasible’, ft GTK Prof. Simon Michaux

In this week's episode, mining magnate Frank Giustra engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Northern Miner editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate at the Canadian Mining Symposium. Giustra presents a compelling argument that we are at a 'very transitional moment' in history, emphasizing that investors can ill-afford to overlook the consequences of a 'shifting geopolitical landscape.' He offers an insightful analysis of how the U.S. might deploy a mix of 'sticks and carrots' to maintain the dominance of the Dollar and counter the rising economic influence of China and the BRICS nations. Despite this, he candidly characterizes the West as 'asleep at the switch,' predicting an imminent intensification in the global scramble for commodities. He also discusses the value in mining stocks and his new approach to exploration companies.

Also, Precious Metals Summit Conferences CEO Jessica Levental and Northern Miner Group president Anthony Vaccaro give a preview of the upcoming Precious Metals Summit in Zurich on Nov 13-15, 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.precioussummit.com/

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits:

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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US to use ‘sticks and carrots’ to prolong Dollar hegemony, ft Frank Giustra at CMS

This week's episode features Manulife's chairman and the former president and CEO of Teck Resources, Don Lindsay, in conversation with Northern Miner Podcast host Adrian Pocobelli at the Canadian Mining Symposium in London, England. Lindsay shared his broad perspective on Glencore's attempt to acquire Teck in 2023, as well as his views on coal and the green energy strategy. He also discussed the disadvantages of resource nationalism in a global economy.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits:

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Decarbonization ‘all about copper’, ft Don Lindsay at the Canadian Mining Symposium

This week’s episode features mining mogul Robert Friedland in conversation with Northern Miner Group president Anthony Vaccaro at the Canadian Mining Symposium in London, England. In a candid discussion, Friedland shared his reservations about the green transition strategy, yet hinted at the promise of emerging battery technologies favouring lithium metal over traditional lithium-ion batteries. He also delved into the Middle East conflict, disruptions in the supply chain, the core dynamics of gold and oil markets, and explained why rising interest rates have triggered metal destocking worldwide, consequently suppressing metal prices.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s CEO Spotlight features New Pacific Metals CEO Andrew Williams, who discusses the company’s Silver Sand project in Bolivia. To learn more, visit: https://www.newpacificmetals.com/

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“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).

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