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Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastCelebrating 500 Episodes: Insights from Mining Visionary Rob McEwenIn our 500th Episode, we bring you another distinguished guest that most of you will know. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner of McEwen Mining, an exploration, development, and production mining company that mines and produces gold and silver in jurisdictions such as the US, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. Rob is a prominent figure in the mining industry, known for his innovative leadership and entrepreneurial approach. He was the former CEO of Goldcorp taking the company from a market capitalization of $50 million to over $8 billion. Rob has won numerous awards and achievements including the “Order of Canada” back...2025-01-2752 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastShovel-Ready Projects and Growth Strategies - with Scott HicksIn this episode, we chat with Scott Hicks, VP Corporate Development at Lumina Group who are a collection of junior mining companies exploring for base and precious metals across the Americas. Scott has worked on a variety of equity, debt, and advisory assignments in Canada and Australia over the last few decades. He plays major roles in the group with Lumina Gold, Strategic Resources, and Fuerte Metals and talks about each company, its projects, the country, and the general outlook for each of their assets. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lumina Gold is focused on unlocking three...2024-09-0533 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploring Iron Ore and Precious Metals with Alien MetalsIn this episode, we chat to Rob Mosig, Non-Executive Technical Director for Alien Metals who are a global minerals exploration and development company that will shortly make the transition to iron ore producer. The company now holds a collection of high-quality projects within its portfolio, spearheaded by its Hancock DSO (direct shipping ore) iron ore project in which it has a 90% holding, through its 100% owned subsidiary the Iron Ore Company of Australia (IOCA). Rob is a geologist with over 30 years of experience in lateritic terrain, platinum group metals, diamonds, and precious metals and has been previously a...2024-06-1327 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastUnveiling Three Promising Mining Projects in Arizona and Nevada - with Mike StarkIn this episode, we chat with Mike Stark, CEO of Arizona Gold & Silver, a publicly traded company engaged in junior mining exploration primarily in Arizona and Nevada. They have 3 projects, the Philadelphia property, the Silverton Gold Project, and the Sycamore Canyon Project. Mike has as over 35 years of business experience in the private sector as an owner and operator of two successful companies. His background includes corporate financing, investor relations, market support and corporate strategic development. Mike tells us more about the company, their projects, what they are looking to achieve, and what the mining environment is...2024-06-0330 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastGreen Tech: Transforming Mining with Electronic Waste RecyclingIn this episode, we chat with Basil Botha, co-founder, CEO, and Director of Greentech, a fast-growing recycling company for the processing and recycling of electronic waste. Basil is an experienced mining operator with over four decades of experience in mining minerals and metals and has been involved in a number of boards during his career. He tells us more about Greentech, what they are looking to achieve in recycling waste, and the timeframe in which you can start an operation like this up. KEY TAKEAWAYS Green Tech is a fast-growing recycling company focused on p...2024-05-3020 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploration and Transformation: A Look into Kavango Resources with CEO Ben TurneyIn the episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in January 2022 (Episode 206). Ben Turney is the CEO of Kavango Resources, who are a listed exploration company targeting world-class base and precious metal discoveries in Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ben has a background in the financial markets and also worked as an investigative writer so has been involved in many transactions within the mining industry. Ben gives us an update on Kavango Resources since we last spoke with recent financing, their move into Zimbabwe, and some very encouraging drill results. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kavango Resources...2024-05-1321 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastTom Cawley On Leading the Charge in Mining Efficiency and SustainabilityIn this episode we chat to Tom Cawley, Interim CEO and Exec Chair of MaxMine who provides a data platform service that improves mining operational efficiency, profitability, safety and sustainability in mining Tom has over 25 years experience in business, innovation, technology and energy across a range of sectors including, Mining, renewable energy, oil and gas and explains what MaxMine does, why A! and data is needed more than ever in our industry and tips on decarbonisation strategies and solutions in modern day mining. KEY TAKEAWAYS MaxMine offers a high-resolution data set that enables the...2024-04-0127 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastAddressing Skill Shortages and Energy Profiles in Mining Companies with Graeme StanwayIn this episode, we chat with Graeme Stanway, founder & chairman of the company State of Play, a global research platform that publishes the largest global survey on Strategy and Innovation in the Resources sector and has recently released a report with several key insights about the external trends impacting our industry and how industry is innovating and adapting their strategies and business models as a result. Graeme has gained extensive business and consulting experience in strategy, innovation, and large-scale transformation covering mainly mining and energy commodities, and talks about innovation, transformation, and mining as a brand in...2024-03-2137 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploring Si6 Metals: An Inside Look with Managing Director Jim MaloneIn the episode we chat with Jim Malone, MD of Si6 Metals, who are an ASX-listed exploration company focused on battery and precious metals, operating in Brazil, the Limpopo belt in eastern Botswana and the Laverton gold district in Western Australia. Jim is going to give us an overview of the company, their projects and what the outlook of the company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Si6 Metals is an ASX-listed exploration company focused on battery and precious metals, operating in Brazil, Botswana, and Western Australia. The company's main focus is on strategic direction, managing resources, and...2024-03-1425 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastUnveiling the Future of Lithium and Rare Metals Exploration - with John WisbeyIn this episode we chat to John Wisbey, Chairman and CEO of International Lithium Corp who are a well-funded and debt free Canadian-based lithium and rare metals resource exploration and development company with strategic interests in Canada, Zimbabwe and Ireland. With a background in banking, financial technology and green energy, John has a successful career as an entrepreneur and joined the company in 2017 and shares his story, the background of International Lithium Corp and what is the outlook for lithium and the company. Plus the recent discovery of rubidium. KEY TAKEAWAYS International Lithium Corp...2024-03-0730 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastShifting Perspectives: Men as Champions for Change in Gender Diversity - with Jan KwakIn this episode we chat to Jan Kwak who is Managing Director of Australia and Asia at Hatch, who are a global multidisciplinary leader in engineering, operational and development company with projects in metals, energy and infrastructure across the globe. With more than three decades of experience at Hatch, Jan has cultivated a hands-on approach to the business, playing a pivotal role in its growth to its current state and is a strong advocate of inclusive cultures in engineering and the workplace. He believes that all who show passion and dedication to their vocation should have a...2024-02-2635 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastMatador Mining: District-Scale Gold Exploration in Newfoundland - with Sam PazukiIn this episode we chat with Sam Pazuki, Managing Director and CEO at Matador Mining, an ASX listed junior exploring for high-grade gold with 2 assets, Cape Ray Gold and their Hermitage Project in Newfoundland. Sam has over 20 years of mining industry experience in senior leadership positions where he advised major mining companies, including BHP Billiton, as a management consultant within Ernst & Young’s Advisory Services practice, and most recently as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development with Oceana Gold before taking the helm at Matador. He gives an update on the company, the current junior exploration market and wh...2024-02-1532 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastGrassroots Exploration in the Lithium Sector: Koby Kushner Shares Libra Lithium's Approach and SuccessesIn this episode Koby Kushner, CEO at Libra Lithium Corp a new, privately-held, Canadian lithium explorer who are focused on advancing and developing a portfolio of grassroots lithium exploration projects in Ontario's Thunder Bay Mining Division. Koby has a mine engineering background working on various mine sites around Canada before going in to equity research with Red Cloud Securities where he specialised in Lithium. Now the CEO of Libra Lithium, he gives an overview of the company, how they are going to develop their projects and the current climate in the Lithium space. KEY TAKEAWAYS2024-02-1231 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastInvesting in Natural Resources: A Deep Dive into Mining and Energy with Rob Crayfourd and Keith WatsonIn this episode we chat with Rob Crayfourd and Keith Watson, co-Fund Managers for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income and Geiger Counter Funds, both funds which provide shareholders with exposure to a broad portfolio of mining and resource-focused equities, aiming to deliver both steady dividend income and capital growth. CNR has a focus on critical commodities (including base, precious, and battery metals, as well as energy and shipping) across a diverse range of geographies, thereby generating strong returns. GCL has a more targeted position, investing exploration, development, and production of energy, particularly Uranium. Last year the...2024-02-0849 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploring the Redbank Copper Project: An Interview with Rodney IllingworthIn the episode we chat to Rodney Illingworth, Managing Director of NT Minerals, an Australian based ASX-listed resource company focused on the discovery and development of world-class mineral projects. Currently the company is concentrating its efforts on the Redbank Copper Project located in the McArthur Basin, Northern Territory. Rodney is also MD of Adroit Capital Group, is a family office established to focus specialised investment advisory and management services across resources, energy and technology. On the podcast today Rodney tells us more about NT Minerals and his knowledge of the Northern Territory region and what...2024-01-2230 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastTim Strong, MD of Asara Resources, Discusses the Company's Name Change and Outlook for 2024In the episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in Feb 2023 (Episode 316). Tim Strong, MD of Asara Resources (Formerly Golden Rim Resources) who are an ASX-listed gold exploration company who are developing significant value by spearheading the next West African gold rush in its exciting flagship Kada Gold project in Guinea. Tim is a Cambourne School of Mines geology graduate who has worked and travelled around the world working with both junior and major mining companies during his career on a range of projects from target generation through to exploration planning & strategy, resource estimation, and feasibility...2024-01-1137 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploring Beowulf Mining's Diversified Portfolio of Development Stage Projects - with Ed BowieIn this episode, we chat with Ed Bowie, CEO and Director at Beowulf Mining, a listed junior miner with a diversified portfolio of development-stage projects, in iron ore, graphite, gold, and base metal projects in Sweden, Finland, and Kosovo. With an exploration geology background, Ed has over 20 years of experience in the natural resources sector having worked in corporate, advisory, and fund management roles and across a broad range of commodities and jurisdictions. Ed recently joined Beowulf and gives us an overview and update of the company, their assets, and what he’s looking to ac...2023-11-2315 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Energy Transition and the Role of Mining: Perspectives from Mark CutifaniIn this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Dec 2021 (Episode 200). Mark Cutifani, Chairman of Vale Base Metals, who are of the biggest sustainable mining companies in the world, mining base metals such as iron ore, copper ,manganese and ferro-alloys across the world. Mark who was former CEO of Anglo American having steered the company for 9 years before stepping down last year to focus on other things including various directorships with Lang O’Rourke and Total. We are going to chat about what Mark has been doing since we last spoke, talk about mining as...2023-10-2638 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Importance of Education and Rebranding in the Mining Industry - with Rowan Phendler In this episode we chat to Rowan Phendler, Director of Natural Resources for Cripps Leadership Advisors who deliver executive search and leadership advice to dynamic CEOs and boardrooms worldwide. Rowan has a wealth of experience supporting boards, senior executives and management teams across mining, oil, gas and renewable energy sectors across the globe and we are going to discuss a report you recently released around “securing mining’s future workforce” and some other topics around skills in our industry and talent pools and mining as a brand. Rowan is going to be attending Europe’s largest...2023-10-0231 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploring the Potential of Nordic Nickel - with CEO Todd Ross In this episode we chat to Todd Ross, MD and CEO of Nordic Nickel who are a junior mining company who holds a district-scale landholding of highly prospective nickel sulphide tenements in the world class Central Lapland Greenstone Belt of Finland. Todd has a finance background with over 23 years’ experience in finance, derivatives, and corporate advisory within the Natural Resources sector. He specialises in project and acquisition financings across range of commodities in multiple jurisdictions. He has been at the helm of Nordic Nickel for 18 months now so is going to share with us his journey, what No...2023-09-2827 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastCreating a Sustainable Future: Draslovka's CEO Pavel Bruzek Jr. Discusses the Outlook for Mining In the episode, we chat to Pavel Bruzek Junior, CEO of Draslovka, who are a Czech family company and recognized as a global leader in the R&D and production of cyanide -based chemicals which are used in mining and their products are also essential in the production of many items we use in our daily lives such as smartphones or vitamins. Pavel has extensive venture capital experience with a core focus on start-ups in biotechnologies and is a board member of several successful central European start-ups. He talks about the company and what they do within...2023-09-2540 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastUnlocking Greenland's Mineral Wealth: Eldur Olafsson's Vision for Amaroq Minerals In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Feb 2022 (Episodes 209). Eldur Olafsson, Founder and CEO at Amaroq Minerals who are a Greenland-focussed mining company engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties and other strategic minerals assets in Greenland. Eldur is a geologist by background and has worked in around Greenland and Iceland for well over a decade and started Amaroq Minerals which was formally know as AEX gold back in 2017 so has come a long way since then and he shares his journey, what Amaroq Minerals has been up...2023-09-2135 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastUnlocking Value: The Power of Royalties in the Mining Sector In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared by in May 2020 (Episode 79). Adam Davidson is the CEO Trident Resources is a diversified mining royalty and streaming company, providing investors with exposure to a mix of base and precious metals, bulk materials (excluding thermal coal) and battery metals. Adam came through the US Marine Corps into the financial sector and worked for a few equity funds and a mine services company before joining Trident back in 2019 as their CEO and been there since. He discusses how the company grew from having 1 royalty when we last spoke...2023-09-1426 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastBuilding and Growing Mining Companies: Strategies and Secrets from David Garofalo In todays episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Sept 2020 (Ep 98), David Garofalo is an experienced c-suite executive with over 3 decades in the precious metals space and is the former President and CEO of Goldcorp to form the bigest gold mining company in the world. David’s passionate and focused in the creation and growth, of multi-billion dollar sustainable mining businesses, across multiple continents and is the CEO of many companies including Gold Royalty Corp, Marshall Precious Metals Fund, Gold Mining and Aris Gold Corporation. Today we talk about the various companies he...2023-09-1128 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Rise of Small Modular Reactors: Greg Hall Discusses the Future of Nuclear Energy In this episode we chat to Greg Hall who is the CEO & MD of Alligator Energy, a Australian owned uranium and energy metals project development and exploration group with clear pathways for approval and development through its multi-jurisdictional portfolio in Australia and Italy. Greg who is a mine engineer by trade has a wealth of experience in uranium and the nuclear fuel sector, working in senior management and in a CEO capacity with a few organisations. Now at the helm of Alligator Energy, he gives us an overview of the company and the project they are involved...2023-09-0445 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastFrom Exploration to Operations: Stewart McCallion's 20-Year Journey in the Resources IndustryIn this episode we chat to Stewart McCallion, MD of Burley Minerals, is an ASX-listed exploration and development Company (ASX:BUR) with strategic assets located within the globally recognised Tier-1 Provinces of Quebec, Canada and Western Australia. The tenements are prospective for Lithium, Iron Ore and Base metals Stewart has over 20 years’ experience in the resource industry with a variety of mineral commodities including copper, gold, iron, nickel and zinc and has been involved at all stages of the project life cycle from exploration, to greenfield and brownfield development and operations. and worked on projects in the Ca...2023-08-3124 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Rise of Canadian Nickel: Aston Minerals' Role in North America's EV Revolution - with Russell BradfordIn the episode we chat to Russell Bradford, Managing Director of Aston Minerals, is an ASX listed junior miner who as a development phase mining company, advancing the Edleston Project, Ontario in Canada, with a resource of over 2M tonne of Nickel sulphide in the ground. Russell has an extraction metallurgy background with extensive experience in operations, projects and executive management in grassroots to advanced exploration and the development of projects across Africa, Australia and Europe during his career. Now the MD at Aston Resources, Russell tells us more about the company and what they...2023-08-2837 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploring South Africa's Mining Opportunities: A Conversation with Errol Smart, CEO of Orion Minerals In this episode we chat to Errol Smart, managing director & CEO of Orion Minerals, who are a globally diversified metal explorer and developer which is on track to become a new generation base metals producer through the development of its flagship Prieska Copper-Zinc Project and its near-term Okiep Copper Project, both located in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Errol is a geologist with significant industry experience across all aspects of exploration, mine development and operations with experience in precious and base metals and has been on a number of boards of companies listed on both the TSX an...2023-08-2443 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastCentral Banks and Investment Demand: Key Drivers in the Gold Market - with Krishan GopaulIn this episode, we chat to Krishan Gopaul, Senior Analyst at the World Gold Council who discusses what happened with Gold Demand Trends in Q2 & Q3 for this year and what the Gold Market outlook is for the remainder of 2023. He covers Central Bank and investment demand, gold production with the gold miners and the jewellery market and why you should consider gold as part of your portfolio. KEY TAKEAWAYS Global gold demand declined 2% year on year in Q2 2023 but remained resilient due to central bank buying, healthy investment markets (particularly in China and...2023-08-2134 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastSpin-Out Companies and Future Catalysts: Scott McLean Discusses the Outlook for Transition Metals CorpIn this episode we chat to Scott McLean, President & CEO at Transition Metals Corp who are a multi-commodity project generator focused on the discovery of ore deposits in Canada. Scott has over 30 years of experience in exploration and management resulting in the discovery of various mineral deposits including the 17 million tonne Nickel Rim South deposit in Sudbury as one of his highlights where he was named as Prospector of the Year back in 2004 at PDAC. He founded Transition Metals back in 2009 and is on Dig Deep The Mining Podcast to talk about the company their Pile Warden...2023-08-1728 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastRohitesh Dhawan On Building Trust In The Mining SectorIn this episode we chat to Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals who are a leadership organisation whose vision is working for a safe, just and sustainable world that is enabled by responsibly produced minerals and metals. Ro is passionate about the transformative power of mining, particularly in emerging markets where he has spent two-thirds of his life. He has a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Masters in Environmental Change & Management and worked for the likes of KPMG and Eurasia Group before joining the ICMM. Ro talks about what...2023-08-071h 04
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastMolly Hunsacker On Geology In The FieldIn this episode we chat to Molly Hunsaker from Hunsaker Incorporated, whose family controls 100% of the Majuba Hill District, a large contiguous land position, located northeast of Reno, Nevada where their copper, silver and gold project is comprised of extensive mineral and surface rights held by private ownership, patented mining claims, and Federal Lode Mining claims. Molly is an experienced field geologist and talk us through her journey, working with her father in the family business and the exciting project that unearthing at Majuba Hill. KEY TAKEAWAYS Molly works in the wester United States...2023-07-3130 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastNiv Dagan On The Financial Markets Within MiningIn this episode we chat to Niv Dagan, Founder & Executive Director of Peak Asset Management, a boutique investment management & corporate advisory firm, with offices in Melbourne and Vancouver. Their entire principle is built on the "co-invest" model, so they only put opportunities in front of their clients that they personally back with their own capital. Niv has a background in capital markets, broking and hedge funds and talks about the company and gives us an overview of what is happening in the financial markets within the mining and resources space in the ASX, TSX and LSE and...2023-07-1729 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastMental Health In Mining - with Dan GrecoIn this episode we chat to Dan Greco, an executive performance coach who works with many people in the mining sector around performance, personal issues and challenges they face within our industry plus others. He previously worked in a catering as chef, working on mining sites remotely and on FIFO rosters so is experienced and understands what those conditions and environments are like Dan responded to my LinkedIn post about getting a guest to come on to the podcast to talk about metal health issues with FIFO lifestyles and it’s a common theme and often spoken ab...2023-07-1348 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastIgnacio Salazar On Mining in SpainIn this episode we chat to Ignacio Salazar, CEO of Highfield Resources, who are an ASX listed potash company which focuses on the construction of its flagship low cost, low capex Muga Project in Spain which is fully permitted. Ignacio has a background in economics and law and has worked in the Oil & Gas industry with Shell before moving over to the mining industry back in 2009. At the helm of Highfield Resources, Ignacio tells us more about the company, its journey and what they are looking to achieve plus also an update on what is happening in...2023-07-1043 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastChris Byrne of Legacy Minerals on The Hidden Gem Of The Australian Mining IndustryIn this episode we chat to Chris Byrne, Managing Director of Legacy Minerals who are exploring for high grade gold, copper, and base metal deposits in the World Class Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW, Australia Chris and an electrical and environmental background and started his career with Anglo American in the coalfields of NSW and QLD and has been at the helm of Legacy Minerals since 2017 and gives us an overview of the company and their journey so far and what they are looking to achieve. He talks about their exciting Bauloora Project, Fontenoy Project and Black Range...2023-07-0638 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastGene Morgan On Lithium ProductionIn this episode we chat to Gene Morgan, Founder and CEO of Zelandez, who are experts in Lithium Brine-field Technology Services whose purpose is to accelerate lithium supply, which is why Zelandez provides cutting-edge technology that helps develop lithium brine resources faster and produce more profitably. Gene has a mechanical background and worked in the Oil & Gas sector with SLB before starting Zelandez back in 2016 and talk about his journey and how they help Lithium companies who are either in exploration or production with their technology. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lithium supply is provided by Zelandez...2023-06-2621 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastJason Brewer On African-Focused Mining InvestmentsIn the episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Nov 2022 (episode 294). Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining who are an African focused mining investment company, exploring and discovering battery metals in East, Central and Southern Africa. Jason has over 25 years experience in international mining, financial markets and investment banking and has been responsible for structuring and arranging corporate and project financing facilities for mining and exploration companies with a particular focus on projects in Africa. He’s gives us an update on the company and their upcoming AIM listing, progress update on th...2023-06-2249 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastIan Wilson On How To Achieve Maximum OutputIn this episode we chat to Ian Wilson, founder and president of Makuri Technology who specialise in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-performance wear liner systems to optimise the front end of hard rock mining process plant, serving a global customers base Ian is a mining and business professional who’s worked for the largest multinational mining companies with a background in maintenance, engineering, operations, business development and executive management. Founding the company, Ian tells us more about how they help mining companies achieve maximum output using their equipment, technology and processes. KEY TAKEAWAYS...2023-06-1544 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastLithium and Graphite Supply for a Sustainable Future with Belinda LabetteIn this episode we have a returning guest who appeared in January 2022 (Episode 203). Belinda Labatte, CEO and Director of Lomiko Metals who are a Canadian junior exploration and development company with properties in Quebec, focused on the development of a graphite and Lithium project. Belinda has more than 15 years of senior management experience in mining and 20 years in the capital and investment markets and gives us an update on the company, what the companies outlook is over the next 6-12 months and what the Canadian battery market is like at the moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS...2023-06-1228 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastSpanish Mining Potential - with Tim MoodyIn this episode we chat to Tim Moody, President and CEO of Pan Global Resources, is a Vancouver based junior resources company actively engaged and focused on the discovery of copper, tin and other metal exploration in Spain. Tim has over 40 years industry experience with much of his career with Rio Tino in roles such as Exploration Director and Vice President and Director of Business Development for the company and currently holds directorships on the boards of 3 companies. Tim gives us an overview of Pan Global Resources and why theres so much potential in Spain as a...2023-06-0834 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Sunnyside Project - with Rick TrotmanIn the episode we chat to Rick Trotman, President and CEO of Barksdale Resources, a junior miner who are acquiring, exploring, and de-risking high quality precious and base metal projects in the Americas and have assets in southern Arizona, and Mexico. Rick is a geologist by background working for the likes of Barrick and Yamana Gold before moving into securities and private equity before taking the helm at Barksdale Resources over 5 years ago. He talks about their exciting Sunnyside project which is in the same region as South32’s Taylor Hermosa project and what the company has to...2023-06-0525 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe LFP Battery Space - with John PassalacquaIn this episode we chat to John Passalacqua, CEO & Director of First Phosphate, a mineral development company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of cathode active material for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry and they hold a 1.5K sq.km land claim in Quebec, Canada John is an international business strategist with over 35 years of extensive technology and capital markets experience and gives us an overview of First Phosphate, what is happening in the LFP battery space and the outlook of the company over the next 12 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS...2023-05-2926 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastGraphite and The Mining Industry In Mozambique - with Geert KlokIn this episode we chat to Geert Klok, country manager for AMG Graphite who are a leading global supplier of high-purity natural graphite, operating its own mines and vertically-integrated production facilities. They were founded over 100 years experience ago and have always been synonymous with outstanding raw materials expertise, with production sites in Europe, Africa and Asia. Apart from the country manager for AMG, Geert is also the chairman of the board for the chamber of mines for Mozambique so gives us the history of AMG Graphite and what they are currently upto, what is currently happening in...2023-05-2547 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastUnearthing The World Of The Coal Market - with David AustinIn this episode we chat to David Austin, CEO, President and Chairman of the board of Colonial Coal International, a publicly traded pure-play metallurgical coal development company who hold a 100% interest in two resource-stage coal properties in the Peace River Coalfield of northeastern British Columbia, Canada. David has a strong coal background, having previously founded Northern Energy & Mining Inc and Western Coal, so has a wealth of knowledge in the coal sector. He discusses the current coal market in more detail and what the plans are for Colonial Coal in the near term. KEY TAKEAWAYS2023-05-2224 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Art Of Underground Mining and The Role Of AI In Mining's Future - with Raffi JabrayanIn this episode we chat to Raffi Jabrayan, VP, Commercial Sales and Business Development at Exn Technologies Inc, who are pioneering autonomous aerial robot systems for complex, GPS-denied environments within the mining industry. Raffi’s background is in supply chains and worked many years for Dundee Precious Metals before moving to Exyn into a business and commercial sales role, overseeing the expansion of the business internationally in the mining sector. He explains what Exn Technologies does and how they are helping mining companies with underground mining operations KEY TAKEAWAYS Exyn is a spinoff from th...2023-05-1824 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe ESG Opportunity In Mining - with Jamie StraussIn this episode we chat to Jamie Strauss, Founder of Digbee, who are an ESG and data platform for the mining industry where their data and ESG ratings are used by investors and other stakeholders for the same reason. Jamie is an entrepreneurial CEO for the mining sector with over 30 years of experience within finance and is a seasoned independent director of listed mining companies in the past. His extensive experience has inspired him to discover software solutions, to provide a unique ESG disclosure platform for the mining industry. Jamie talks to us about Digbee’s journey and...2023-05-1543 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastEduardo Covarrubias On The Growth of Los Andes CopperIn this episode we chat to Eduardo Covarrubias, Chairman at Los Andes Copper, a TSX listed miner focused on developing its 100% owned tier-one copper-molybdenum porphyry project in Chile. A chemical & Industrial Engineer by background, Eduardo has been involved in the banking industry with Chase Manhattan Bank for almost a decade, covering the mining sector in Chile and has expertise in project financing, structured finance and mergers and acquisitions transactions. As Chairman, he is going to talk about the growth of the company, their tier-one asset the Vizcachitas project and what their strategic plans are for the future.2023-05-0122 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Difference Between Money And Currency - with Dana SamuelsonIn the episode we chat to Dana Samuelson, President of American Gold Exchange who are a leading national precious metals and rare coin company specializing in dealer-to-dealer trading and direct sales to the public. Dana has a wealth of experience in precious metals and rare U.S. gold coin buying and selling, starting this company over 25 years ago. He educates us about the history of the monetary system, why its important for everyone to have physical gold and silver especially in this current environment and what the difference is between money and currency. KEY TAKEAWAYS2023-04-271h 04
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastEastern Metals and The Brown Reef Deposit - with Bob DuffinIn this episode we chat to Bob Duffin, Executive Chairman at Eastern Metals, an Australian base and precious metals exploration company with a portfolio of projects in New South Wales and the Northern Territory in Australia. Bob has more than 45 years’ experience in resource exploration, project assessment, mining investment analysis, and company management and is here today to tell us about Eastern Metals, what they have achieved and talks more about their Tara project and Brown Reef Deposit in NSW and their Arunta project in NT plus an update on the Australian mining sector. KEY TAK...2023-04-2435 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Modern-Day Gold Rush - with Rob Bergmann and Brian LentzIn this episode we chat to Rob Bergmann and Brian Lentz, of Relevant Gold who are a North American project generator, junior explorer hybrid business model, developing gold and precious metal projects throughout the USA. The current portfolio is focused on discovering district-scale, high-grade gold deposits through a “new eyes on old rocks” approach. Rob is the CEO and Brian is the Chief exploration officer and director and they tell us of their story from being university friends and being out in the field to then building business together and exploring for gold in Wyoming. KEY...2023-04-0326 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Challenge Of Delivering Clean Technology - with Fred WhiteIn the episode we chat to Fred White, Chief Commercial Officer at Descycle, a relative new company with the aim of developing clean technology for a variety of metals recycling & recovery and are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals to develop low-impact metals processing technologies. Fred is geologist and investor with a decade of international resource sector experience as a geologist, investment analyst and portfolio manager and is here today to tell us the story of Descycle and what they are looking to achieve in developing clean technology for a variety of metals recycling & recovery. 2023-03-3025 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Journey Of Toubani Resources - with Phil RussoIn this episode we chat to Phil Russo, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Toubani Resources, a Canadian-listed exploration and development company with a focus on developing their Kobada Gold Project in Southern Mali, West Africa. Phil is an experienced mining and finance professional with more than 18-years experience in corporate, project development and capital markets functions working for the likes of Barrick Gold and Perseus Mining and talks about the story of Toubani Resources, what they have achieved so far and the outlook of the company in 2023. KEY TAKEAWAYS Canada and Australia are...2023-03-2718 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Turnaround Of Tanzanian Mining - with Matthew YatesIn this episode we chat to Matthew Yates, Executive Chairman of OreCorp, who are a development and exploration company listed on the (ASX) and have an advanced high-grade multi-million ounce project in northwest Tanzania. Matthew is an experienced geologist with over 30 years experience in exploration and project development working in Australia, Central Asia and West Africa. He has been with OreCrop since 2013 moving up from CEO & Managing Director and talks about OreCrop’s journey so far and discusses their Nyanzaga project and how the mining industry has turned around in Tanzania. KEY TAKEAWAYS The ke...2023-03-2330 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Story of Critical Metals - with Russell FryerIn this episode we chat to Russell Fryer, CEO of Critical Metals, who were formed to identify and acquire brownfield mining opportunities in the strategic metals sector as defined by the United States and European Union. Their focus is on near-term production opportunities, prioritising cash flow generation over exploration upside and where the Board believes opportunities have been overlooked and under-analysed. Their primary asset is the Mol-ulu Project in the DRC’s Katangan Copperbelt, Russell’s career has been in the mining investment and equity space working for some of the major global financial institutions and shares the...2023-03-1629 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Importance of The Canadian Supply Chain - with Stephen StewartIn this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in October 2020 (episode 101) so please go back and have a listen to that podcast episode. Stephen Stewart, who is chairman of the Ore Group, a Canadian-based natural resource discovery and development organisation who pair people, projects, and capital to create wealth for their shareholders and communities. Stephen has directorships with a number of TSX listed companies including Baselode Energy, Orefinders and QC Copper and Gold. He is also the founder and Chairman of the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund, the largest mining-focused charitable organisation and fund...2023-03-1349 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastInvesting In The Resources Sector - with Ryan MeeIn this episode we chat to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals who are a multi-commodity explorer with a diverse portfolio of gold, base metal, and uranium projects positioned close to mineral rich prospective areas and producing or near producing assets in Canada. With an economics degree, Ryan is an experienced serial private investor in the natural resources space turned entrepreneur with extensive knowledge of exploration companies and has a wealth of knowledge in business and commercial acumen, raising funds, investment, strategic and business planning. He explains the story behind Fulcrum Metals and his passion for investing...2023-03-0924 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastAn Update On Celsius Resources - with Peter HumeIn this episode we chat to Peter Hume, Executive Director for Celsius Resources, who are an ASX and AIM listed exploration and development company focusing on its portfolio of copper-gold assets located in the Philippines. Peter has over 40 years’ of substantial and practical experience on major mining and construction development projects on lead roles throughout Australia and internationally working for the likes of Porgera Joint Venture, Xstrata, Anglo, Glencore and Newmont. He gives up an update on Celsius Resources with their potential world-class copper-gold assets they have in the Philippines as well as giving us an update on...2023-02-2722 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastScoping Studies With Chesser Resources - with Andrew GroveIn this episode we have a returning guest who appeared in May 2022 (Episode 237). Andrew Grove, Managing Director and CEO at Chesser Resources, an ASX listed West African focused gold junior mining company with projects located in Senegal where they have discovered two high-grade gold Projects at its flagship Diamba Sud project in eastern Senegal. Andrew is a geologist by trade and has become a high achieving Mining and Finance Executive with an established track record of achieving results, generating profits, identifying opportunities, managing risk and developing teams during his career. He gives us an update on Chesser...2023-02-2318 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastCritical Minerals and The Transition to Carbon Neutral With Oliver HaslerIn this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in Jan 2022 (Episode 205). Oliver Hasler, Chairman and CEO of PYX Resources who are the 2nd Largest Producing Mineral Sands Company Globally based on zircon resources on their large operation in Indonesia. Oliver has qualifications in mineral engineering and metallurgy and has a background in natural resources, manufacturing and the industrial sector and gives us an update on PYX which has gone through a massive growth phase in 2022. They also commenced the production of rutile and ilmenite, two critical minerals that they are stockpiling and Oliver explains why.2023-02-1617 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastA Nickel 28 Update - with Anthony MilewskiIn this episode we have a returning who appeared in June 2022 (Episode 248). Anthony Milewski, Chairman of Nickel 28 who are an innovative battery metals focused investment vehicle with a focus on metal streaming and royalty agreements offering our investors exposure to metals integral to key technologies of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets. Anthony is an entrepreneur, investor and speculator and is going to give us an update on Nickel 28 and talk about market conditions, carbon credits, commodities and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is no doubt that an energy revolution is underway. Nuclear en...2023-02-1318 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Labour Markets of Western Australia - with Darren StralowIn this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in October 2019 (Episode 46). Darren Stralow is the Chief Executive Officer at Bellevue Gold, a junior who has discovered an exceptionally high-grade gold system in the world-class Goldfields mining district and is one of the highest-grade and fastest-growing gold projects in Western Australia. Darren is an experienced mining executive and qualified mining engineer with over 20 years’ industry experience and was a member of the senior management team at Northern Star Resources for over 10 years before joining the helm at Bellevue Gold. He gives us an overview of the...2023-02-0232 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastUnderstanding Greenland's Mining Potential - with Stefan BernsteinIn this episode we chat to Stefan Bernstein, CEO of GreenRoc, a junior miner with a portfolio comprised of graphite, illmenite, iron ore deposits in Greenland. And their focus is on developing mines for the production of critical minerals, that is minerals that are considered vital for the economic well-being of the world’s major and emerging economies, Stefan is a Danish geologist with over 30 years’ experience in Greenland’s mining sector, who brings a very strong knowledge base and understanding of the country and its mineral wealth, with his experience spanning both corporate and governmental advisory roles...2023-01-3026 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Booming, Exciting Mining Industry In Western Australia - with Mike MooreIn this episode we have a returning guest who appeared in December 2020 (Episode 110). Michael Moore, managing director of Golden State Mining, are an ASX listed exploration company based in Perth, Australia who have acquired a number of gold, Lithium and base metals assets around Western Australia and looking to develop these in the near future. Michael is a mine engineer by background with extensive experience in Western Australia and is also a past director of the Camborne School of Mines in the UK. We get an update on Golden State Mining, talk about their recent Lithium assets t...2023-01-2354 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Future Of Gold Exploration - with Michael WoodIn this episode we chat to Michael Wood, Co-founder & CEO or Reyna Gold Corp, a gold exploration company focused on district-scale discoveries on the two major gold belts in Mexico. Michael who has an economic and business administration started his career in the Metropolitan Police before going into mining and chats about Reyna Gold and how the company has developed, their La Gloria asset and what their plans are for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are around 50m ounces of gold having been discovered in Northern Mexico, and this is mainly in the last 30...2023-01-1623 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastAn Update On Kodal Minerals and The Future of Lithium - with Bernard AylwardIn this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in March 2021 (Episode 122). Bernard Aylward is the CEO of Kodal Minerals, a junior explorer with a primary focus on the immediate exploration and definition of the lithium mineralisation at the Bougouni Project in southern Mali. The company also holds a highly prospective suite of gold assets in West Africa. Bernard has over 30 years’ experience as a geologist in the mining and exploration in a variety of commodities in Australia, Europe, South America and in West Africa and going to give us an update on Kodal Minerals, wh...2023-01-1230 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastMining As A Brand - with Don Smith of Tempest MineralsIn this episode we chat to Don Smith, Managing Director of Tempest Minerals, an Australian based mineral exploration company with a diversified portfolio of projects in Western Australia considered highly prospective for precious, base and energy metals. Don is a geologist and entrepreneur with over 20 years in the mining industry. He has worked in operational, development, exploration and consultant roles for junior through to multinational firms spanning over 10 countries and numerous commodities including base and precious metals and energy minerals. We cover a wide range of topics including the Western Australian mining industry, mining as a brand...2023-01-0946 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastFocussing Upon Sustainable Development - with Mikael StaffasIn this episode we chat to Mikael Staffas, President & CEO of Boliden, who are a metals company with a focus on sustainable development. Operating on a global scale, their roots are Nordic and their core competence lies within the fields of exploration, mining, smelting and metal recycling and employ around 6,000 employees with a multi-billion turnover. Mikael with an engineering physics degree, has a wealth of experience in corporate and executive management, leading or all on the boards of many organisations throughout his career. Mikael talks about his extensive career, Boliden and also the climate transition in the...2022-12-1528 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Key To Mining Success Is Grit - with Alex Walker Of East Star ResourcesIn the episode we chat to Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, who are focused on the discovery and development of gold, rare earth, and copper deposits in Kazakhstan. Alex is a mining investment banker and resources executive based full-time in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Originally from Australia and also a former Captain in the Australian Army Reserves, he has more than 15 years of mining finance and management experience and gives us an overview of East Star Resources and the progress they have been making with their assets. KEY TAKEAWAYS Moving a family while working...2022-12-1237 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastGold Continuing to Ebb and Flow in Today’s Ever-Changing Economic Climate with Krishan GopaulIn this episode, we chat with Krishan again, a Senior Analyst at the World Gold Council and discuss some of the Gold Demand Trends in Q2 and Q3 of this year. He and Rob also discuss the Gold Market outlook for the remainder of the year and the start of 2023. KEY TAKEAWAYS The war in Ukraine led to gold market prices coming off slightly during Q2 of 2022. Chinese lockdowns have also had an impact during Q2. Q3 saw substantial outflows of around 227 tonnes from ETFs. For Q3 the coin and bar sector was robust, and jewellery...2022-11-1730 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastResisting Pressure From Stakeholders to Make Short Term Decisions is Key With Catherine RawIn this episode, we chat with Catherine Raw, who is an experienced executive within the mining and metals sector, and who also has experience in commodity markets, equities, and finance. She was previously the COO of Barrick Gold covering the North American region.She has a geology/earth science degree from Cambridge. We discuss a wide range of topics including industry competitiveness, investment, women in mining and much more.KEY TAKEAWAYS Successful projects balance the qualitative with the quantitative. In many cases, it is better to phase your investments and not put all of your CAPEX...2022-10-1735 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastHow Sustainability Contributes to Long-term Profits with Louise WrathallIn this episode we chat to Louise Wrathall, Executive Director, of Corporate Development at Central Asia Metals PLC who is a diversified company that operates low-cost mineral assets, producing the base metals. They have a lead/zinc line in North Macedonia and a copper operation in Kazakhstan. Louise is a qualified geologist with a background as a mining analyst and investor relations. She gives us an update on Central Asia Metal and talks about ESG and what investors are looking for in mining companies when they are looking to invest. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining...2022-09-2636 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastFocused Exploration of Never Before Explored Epithermal Veins Yielding Fast Results With Caleb StroupIn this episode, we chat with Caleb Stroup, who is the President and CEO at Headwater Gold, a junior miner that is exploring for High-Grade Precious Metals in Nevada and Idaho in the US.Caleb is a geologist with a background working in gold and base metal exploration. He gives us an overview of their recent deal with Newcrest and what the future holds for Headwater Gold. KEY TAKEAWAYS Headwater Gold was set up to explore high-grade epithermal veins in the Western US. Until now, exploration focused on finding close-to-surface deposits, which means there is...2022-09-1531 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastFocusing on Delivering Cashflow in Namibia, Kenya and South Africa with Dennis EdmondsIn this episode, we chat with Dennis Edmond, CEO of Kazera Global Investments. An investment Company focused on developing early-stage assets in Africa towards meaningful cash flow and resource realisation. We talk about the various projects they are involved in, lithium, minerals sands and their recent acquisition of a rare earths project in Kenya and what the exciting future holds for them. KEY TAKEAWAYS We have built value without requiring investors' money to keep the company going. The lithium deal they are negotiating for their tantalum Namibia project will transform the company. L...2022-08-0820 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastTight Drilling Uncovers New High-Value Gold Resources with Jim Greig of Benchmark MetalsIn this episode, we chat to Jim Greig, President and Director of Benchmark Metals, a mineral exploration company focused on proving and developing the substantial resource potential of the Lawyer’s Gold and Silver project, located in the prolific Golden Horseshoe area of northern BC, Canada. Jim has a geology background and has worked in Africa and Canada over the past 25 years. He talks to us about Benchmark Metals which currently has a 3-million-ounce 43-101 compliant resource with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate coming out shortly and much more…. KEY TAKEAWAYS Benchmark Metals...2022-06-0920 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastTrends That Are Redefining Mining in 2022 with Andrew SwartIn this episode, we chat with Andrew Swart, Global Mining and Metals Leader at Deloitte. He talks about their recently released 2022 Global Mining Trends Report. A report that focuses on the top 10 trends that will impact the mining industry in the next 12-18 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS This year´s report focuses on redefining the mining industry. There are currently many external forces driving change. Including, ESG, changing values, labour forces, and changes in demand. A lack of talent is making a huge difference to the culture of mining. Turning to less traditional talent pools and adopting m...2022-03-1022 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastLeveraging the Joint Venture Model to Create New Royalties and Mines in Canada with Glenn MullanIn this episode, we chat to Glenn Mullan, President/CEO of Val D’Or Mining, a junior natural resource issuer involved in the process of exploring, evaluating, and promoting its mineral property assets in Canada Glenn is a well-seasoned CEO with a demonstrated track record in the mining-metals and exploration industry. In this podcast, he talks about the journey Val D’Or Mining has been on and what the prospects are for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Val D’Or Mining has come up with a model that sets them apart from the many ot...2022-02-2822 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastLos Andes Copper Milestones with Michael JonesIn this episode we chat to Michael Jones, CEO and President of Los Andes Copper - a TSX-listed Canadian company focused on developing the Vizcachitas copper-moly porphyry project in Chile. Michael is a geologist by background with a proven track record in discovering and developing mines. He tells us more about Los Andes Copper and the milestones they have achieved including an upcoming re-rating of the asset. KEY TAKEAWAYS Los Andes is focused on developing the Vizcachitas deposit in Chile. The asset is now properly consolidated, with permits for over 3oo drill holes. It...2021-12-1619 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastTwo Highly Profitable Silver Projects That Are About To Go Into Production with David SteinIn this episode, we chat to David Stein, CEO of Kuya Silver who is developing first-class, high-margin sustainable silver mining operations in Peru. They are focused on growth and cash flow with a focus on low-cost silver operations in mining-friendly jurisdictions David has a background in geology and engineering and founded Kuya Silver back in 2017 so he talks about their flagship project Bethania and their newly acquired silver project in Northern Ontario. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bethania, Peru was in operation until 2016 and Kuya is due to start production again by the end of 2022. M...2021-11-2527 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastAthabasca Basin Uranium Update with James Sykes of Baselode EnergyIn this episode, Rob welcomes back James Sykes who appeared back in July this year (Episode 156). When they had just made a fresh discovery. ACKIO in the Athabasca Basin. James Sykes is the CEO and Director of Baselode Energy, a fully funded Uranium exploration company that has achieved resounding success within the region, like holding a portfolio of highly prospective uranium exploration properties in the eastern side of the Atha-basca Basin. James has over 10 years of experience in the Athabasca Basin uranium exploration and discovery sector. He is on the podcast to discuss another exciting discovery he...2021-10-2526 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastTap into New Cyanide Monitoring Technology to Extract More and Reduce Costs with Benedikt KirchgaesslerIn this episode, we chat with Benedikt Kirchgaessler who is the CEO and founder of CyanoGuard. A company that manufactures and provides the best solution for safe and efficient cyanide monitoring and management within the mining industry. Their mission is to minimize toxic reagent usage, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve precious metal recoveries for gold mines by providing a reliable, user-friendly, and intelligent real-time cyanide monitoring and optimization solution. Benedikt has a background in biochemistry and biotechnology as well as the founder of CyanoGuard. He talks about the company and how gold mining companies can benefit...2021-09-1622 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastAn Update on the State of Gold - Interview with Krishan Gopaul of the World Gold CouncilIn today´s episode, we have a returning guest, Krishan Gopaul who is the Market Intelligence Manager at the World Gold Council. He talks about the Gold Demand Trends quarterly report for Q1 2021, and what’s been happening in the world of gold over the last few months. He briefly talks about the history of gold and why it’s been valued throughout history. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is still a strengthening demand for gold. This is the case for gold coins and jewellery too. Central banks are continuing to buy gold...2021-08-3037 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastJumbo Flake Graphite Mining starts in Tanzania with Andrew CunninghamIn this episode we chat to Andrew Cunningham, CEO of Walkabout Resources who are an ASX listed African-focussed energy minerals developer who is fast-tracking the development of the high-grade Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project in SE Tanzania so they can take advantage of forecast market conditions for Flake Graphite deposits with high ratios of Large and Jumbo flakes. Andrew is a geologist with a background. He has worked across Australia and Africa during his 20 years-plus career, managing all areas of exploration and development projects from project generation to the completion of feasibility studies. Here we talk more about...2021-08-1925 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastInterview with Kyler Hardy CEO of Cloudbreak Discovery Early Stage Project and Royalty GeneratorIn this episode, we chat to Kyler Hardy, CEO of Cloudbreak Discovery who is a specialist, early-stage project generator with a diverse portfolio of mineral assets. Cloudbreak owns equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa Kyler has over 20 years of experience in the resources sector in executive and management positions and talks to us about project generation and the projects they are involved in. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cloudbreak Discovery has evolved. They are a dynamic firm tha...2021-08-1231 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastEuropean Lithium Production in Germany - Interview with Anton Du PlessisDESCRIPTION In this episode, we chat with Anton Du Plessis, CEO of Zinnwald Lithium who are focused on fast-tracking the late stage, integrated Zinnwald Lithium Project in Germany to production. In order to supply a suite of high-value battery-grade lithium products to Europe’s rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets. Anton has an investment banking background and is at the helm to take this project forward. He explains more about the European lithium battery market and how Zinnwald Lithium will play a major part in this. KEY TA...2021-08-0527 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastWhy Small-scale Gold Mining in Brazil Makes Financial Sense with Mike Hodgson, CEO of Serabi GoldIn this episode, we chat with Mike Hodgson, CEO of Serabi Gold. An exploration and production company involved in the evaluation and development of gold deposits in Brazil. Mike is a geologist by background and has worked across Europe and South America. Working for the likes of ACA Howe International Ltd, Rio Tinto and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd. His expertise is in narrow vein underground mining operations. He is here today to talk about Serabi gold, their recent acquisition and plans for development and exploration for Coringa, mining in Brazil and how to overcome n...2021-07-1942 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastFinland – An Easy Place to Work That is Ripe for Exploration – Insights from James WithallIn this episode, we chat to James Withall, CEO of Rupert Resources who are a junior miner with advanced exploration and near-term production potential in Northern Finland James, a geologist by background has over 20 years of experience in mining. Working in the field and the investment space. We discuss his journey and how Rupert Resources has evolved. Talking about their Ikkari discovery, their Pahtavaara mine, and what potential Finland has as a mining jurisdiction. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rupert Resources is for the most part a mineral exploration company, but they now also working the assets...2021-07-0850 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastExploiting the Great Potential That WA Now Offers with Shaun Bunn of Empire MetalsIn this episode, we chat to Shaun Bunn, Managing Director of Empire Metals who is an AIM-listed exploration and resource development company with a multi-commodity project portfolio comprising gold and copper interests in Australia, Georgia, and Austria. With a metallurgy background, Shaun has over 35 years of industry experience in technical and executive management positions working across many jurisdictions including Australia, Africa, and Europe and has recently taken up the hot seat with Empire Metals and will give us an overview of the company and its prospects. KEY TAKEAWAYS Emp...2021-06-2832 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastInterview with Hu Fleming – Water Management – Meeting the Challenges Now and in the FutureIn this episode, we chat with Hu Fleming, an expert, and senior executive in water management. He was the head of water management for Anglo American. Here, he talks about all things water within the mining industry. We are going to cover water topics that are maybe not obvious to many in the industry. Things that you should be aware of when making everyday decisions. Water will become much scarcer as we move into a commodities super-cycle. So, this episode is a must-listen. Enabling you to learn how to help preserve as much water as possible. 2021-06-1434 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastInterview with Naheed Memon of Oracle Power – Gold and Coal DiversificationIn this episode, we chat with Naheed Memon, CEO of Oracle Power who is an international natural resource project developer listed on London’s AIM market. The Company is focused on delivering reliable and affordable power in emerging developing markets with projects in Pakistan and Australia. Naheed has worked in the public and private sectors, working in consulting and banking, and sits on the boards of a few companies. She explains the story behind Oracle Power and its coal and gold projects in Pakistan and Australia. KEY TAKEAWAYS Oracl...2021-06-1031 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastCoking Coal Mining in Zimbabwe and Gold Mining in Mali with Carl EspreyIn this episode, we chat to Carl Esprey, Executive Director of Contango Holdings who have a large stake in the Lubu Coal Project which is a high-value coking coal project in Zimbabwe and also has their Garalo gold project in Mali. Carl is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst and has a long career in the natural resource investment and development sector. He gives us an overview of both projects and a better understanding of the coking coal sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS Recently there´s been strong pric...2021-06-0726 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastWhy Despite Peaks and Troughs Mining is Always a Great Industry to Work in with John RyanIn this episode, we chat to John Ryan, CEO & Director of Gold Express Mines, a multi-asset mineral resource company focused primarily on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of precious metal properties across the US. John is a mine engineer by background and also studied finance enabling him to start, develop and operate a handful of natural resource companies during his career. We chat about his career and about many of the projects he has worked on with a handful becoming a success. KEY TAKEAWAYS John has worked in t...2021-05-3153 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Future of the European Lithium Market with Keith CoughlanIn this episode, we chat to Keith Coughlan, Managing Director at European Metals who is an Australian and UK listed mineral exploration and development company advancing a Lithium/Tin Project in the Czech Republic. Keith’s background is in stockbroking and funds management and has been involved in the funding, promoting, and acquisitions of resource companies listed on various stock exchanges like the ASX, AIM, and TSX during his career. We talk about the European Lithium market and the Cinovec lithium project that European Metals are developing in the Czech Republic KEY...2021-05-2731 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastThe Ethos That FuelsTectonic Metal´s Success with Tony Reda of Tectonic MetalsIn this episode, we chat to Tony Reda, President, and CEO of Tectonic Metals who are a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, discovery, and development of mineral resources from district-scale projects in politically stable jurisdictions that have the potential to host world-class orebodies in Canada and US. Tony talks about Tectonic Metals and their Tibbs and Seventymile projects and what the future holds for the company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tony´s first big discovery was the Coffee Gold Project that was later acquired for $520 million. Focusing on r...2021-05-2433 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastWest African Gold Mining Opportunities with Bert MonroIn the episode, we chat to Bert Monro, CEO of Cora Gold who are a UK-based AIM-listed company that is a gold exploration company with a focus on gold exploration in Mali and Senegal. Bert has a strong background in Africa having spent over 10 years at Hummingbird Resources in senior management, so has a great understanding of how to develop gold mining assets in those regions. He shares what Cora is currently focusing on, explaining why and elaborating on the opportunities that still exist in the area and how investors and others can tap into t...2021-05-2024 min
Growth Moves with Rob Tyson3 Steps To Live Video Success On Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube with Ian Anderson GrayToday, Rob's guest is Ian Anderson Gray, the king of live video. Discover how you can create loads more impact, authority and profit with the power of confident Live Video on the big, high traffic platforms where your prospects hang out: Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube… TRANSCRIPT: Rob Tyson: Welcome back listener. Rob Tyson here. Now, in the last episode, I talked to B2B lead generation expert Sarah Hughes about four free ways to generate B2B leads in lockdown and beyond. So, be sure to catch up on that if you missed it. But I'm...2020-05-0649 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastRob Tyson Meets Rob Tyson?! of Peel MiningIn this first episode of 2020, we interview Rob Tyson (no I’m not interviewing myself!), Managing Director of Peel Mining Ltd, an Australian company focused on exploring and developing precious base metals resources in New South Wales, Australia. Peel Mining is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is continuing to build shareholder value by recognising, enhancing and developing undervalued mineral resource assets and which has three base and precious metals projects in NSW. We chat about how Peel Mining is developing assets in Cober, NSW, the discoveries they have made, exploration in the Cobar Basin, and wh...2020-01-0233 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastRob Meets Author And MD Gerard Wood - Bluefield Asset Management SpecialistRob talks to Gerard Wood, Managing Director of Bluefield Asset Management Specialists and author of Simplifying Mining Maintenance, about the varied services that Bluefield offer, and how they contribute to the mining industry by focussing on efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gerard began in the mining industry in his teens as a tradesman on the shop floor, working his way up and studying. By applying himself from the beginning, Gerard obtained a practical experience of the entire process, an education that has stood him in good stead as managing director of Bluefield Asset Management...2019-05-3028 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastRob Tyson interviews General Manager of Saudi Comedat Rodney LacyIn this international episode, Rob visits and interviews Rodney Lacy who is currently working in Saudi Arabia, mining phosphate. They discuss the role of the expat and what you should be doing if you aspire to be a successful general manager in the industry. Listen in to find out more about the development of mining in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities available. KEY TAKEAWAYS What Is It Like To Work As An Expat? It can be difficult to get into the overseas market but if you can get in and build a reputation it can...2019-01-3154 min
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast PodcastWelcome To Dig Deep The Mining PodcastWelcome to the first ever episode of “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast! Today, let’s meet the host, Rob Tyson, and know more about what he’s got something up his sleeve for the next episodes! Aside from being the Director of Mining International Ltd., Rob is passionate about helping the mining community and aims to do it through this podcast. Rob lets you in the reason why he chose the podcasting platform, how he plans to interview mining people, and how you could be part of this endeavour. In the next episodes, Rob will be chatt...2018-11-0825 min