#116 DD - A Conversation with Eldur Olafsson - Founder and CEO at AEX Gold

In this episode we chat to Eldur Olafsson, Founder and CEO at AEX Gold, a Greenland-focussed mining company engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties in Greenland.

He is a geologist by background and we discuss the exciting opportunities that are present within Greenland and the future of mining within this jurisdiction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Iceland is the perfect landscape in which to develop as a geologist, as it so rock-based. Surrounding the country are many geothermal hotspots that can further this knowledge base.
Island working presents problems in terms of supply. As many products are imported, it is incumbent upon any project to be well stocked.
Operational ease is incredibly important when it comes to remote areas, such as islands. Forward planning and accurate forecasting is essential.
Infrastructure is key to establishing a well-run geological operation. There are not just transport and supply issues to consider, but also environmental.

BEST MOMENTS

'A knowledge of operating in Iceland is very good'

'Geology and Iceland go well together'

'The glacier has done a lot of the digging for you'

'In every drill hole, we are always finding more and more and confirming what is there'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes

Eldur Olafsson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldur-olafsson-58670522/?originalSubdomain=is

AEX Gold - https://www.aexgold.com/about/the-team/

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.

Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

www.mining-international.org

https://twitter.com/MiningConsult

https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat to Eldur Olafsson, Founder and CEO at AEX Gold, a Greenland-focussed mining company engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties in Greenland.

He is a geologist by background and we discuss the exciting opportunities that are present within Greenland and the future of mining within this jurisdiction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Iceland is the perfect landscape in which to develop as a geologist, as it so rock-based. Surrounding the country are many geothermal hotspots that can further this knowledge base.
Island working presents problems in terms of supply. As many products are imported, it is incumbent upon any project to be well stocked.
Operational ease is incredibly important when it comes to remote areas, such as islands. Forward planning and accurate forecasting is essential.
Infrastructure is key to establishing a well-run geological operation. There are not just transport and supply issues to consider, but also environmental.

BEST MOMENTS

'A knowledge of operating in Iceland is very good'

'Geology and Iceland go well together'

'The glacier has done a lot of the digging for you'

'In every drill hole, we are always finding more and more and confirming what is there'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes

Eldur Olafsson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldur-olafsson-58670522/?originalSubdomain=is

AEX Gold - https://www.aexgold.com/about/the-team/

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.

Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

www.mining-international.org

https://twitter.com/MiningConsult

https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.