Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast Podcast
449 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing your host Rob Tyson, Founder and Director of Mining International, a leading recruitment and headhunting agency based in the UK specialising in mining across the globe. We source and discover new talent to fill those difficult or challenging vacancies our clients have.
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Building the Right Culture and Leveraging it to Grow Fast in Mexico with Jody Kenzenko
June 05, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, we chat to Jody Kenzenko, President & CEO of Torex Gold Resources, a Canadian-based gold producer engaged in exploring, developing, and operating its Morelos Gold Property in the highly prospective Guerrero Gold Belt in Mexico. Jody is a senior mining executive with over 20 years of operational and business experience with a background in law. She has been with Torex Gold since 2018. Moving from COO to CEO within 18 months. Jody gives us an update on what has been happening ...
Recognising Artisanal Miners’ Role and Working to Positively Impact Their Lives With Hugh Brown
June 01, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, we chat with Hugh Brown, a Best-Selling Documentary Photographer within our industry. He is in the process of photographing a major book about the lives of the world's 40 million artisanal miners. Hugh is on the podcast to talk about artisanal mining. To make us aware that these people exist within our industry. He shares details of the many challenges they face, daily. Explaining how we as an industry need to acknowledge them and work to protect them in our pursuit to min...
Developing a Multi-Million Ounce District in Mexico with Michael Konnert
May 29, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode we chat with Michael Konnert, CEO and Founder of Vizsla Silver Corp, a junior mining company exploring, developing, and acquiring precious and base metal assets in Mexico. Michael is a young entrepreneur and businessperson who has founded several companies. He has cemented himself as a mining executive with a bright and prosperous future. We are going to talk about Vizsla Silver and some of the other companies he is involved in. Plus, we talk about ESG, gold, and inflation. ...
Revitalising Distressed Assets in West Africa With Dave Webster
May 25, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Dave Webster, Chairman of the 79th Resources. One of the fastest-growing natural resources companies in West Africa. They are exploring and identifying gold deposits in and around the region. Dave is a natural leader. He was previously one of the largest private landlords in the UK, David has over 27 years of experience in the property sector as both a developer and a landlord. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey and why he has moved into the natural resourc...
Adding Value to a Mining Business Using Diversification, Recycling, and Sustainability With Craig Bradshaw
May 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Craig Bradshaw, CEO of Masan High-Tech Material Corporation who has the vision to become a leading global integrated supplier of high-tech advanced materials critical to global innovation. They also operate the Nui Phao Mine, in Vietnam. Craig is an experienced mining executive with a finance and commercial background and extensive experience in South East Asia. He talks about the company and how they have transformed Mason High-Tech Material Corporation, over ...
Why Hard And Fast Exploration Works For Gold in Canada With Terry Harbort
May 18, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Terry Harbort, President, CEO & Director at Talisker Resources, a junior resource company involved in the exploration of gold projects in British Columbia, Canada. Including the Bralorne Gold Complex and its historical high-grade producing gold mine as well as its Spences Bridge Project. Terry is an experienced campaigner, with a background in structural geology with his experience being across Australia, South America, and Canada. He’s here today to share his ...
High-Grade Gold Mining in Akobo, Ethiopia With Matt Jackson
May 15, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Matt Jackson, COO of Akobo Minerals, a gold exploration and mining company focusing on projects along the Akobo river in southwestern Ethiopia, a prolific area with extensive alluvial gold production Matt is a geologist by background with experience in advising mining and investment companies. He has managed exploration programs and all stages of investment in mining. His commodity experience extends to copper, lead, zinc, silver, gold, iron ore, industrial min...
Drilling Uncovering Rich Resources in Senegal With Andrew Grove
May 11, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to 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, mana...
Investing in Gold the Right Way with Brett Richards
May 08, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to Brett Richards, CEO & Director of Goldshore Resources who are working on a major historical multi-million oz gold opportunity in Ontario, Canada. We are all keen to know more about this exciting asset. Brett has a wealth of mining experience and knowledge. Over a 30-year period, he has worked for the likes of Banro, Roxgold, Katanga Mining and Kinross. His expertise lies in financing mines, developing operations and M&A. Brett gives us an update on Goldshore Reso...
Succeeding in the Fast-Paced World of Modern Mining with Craig Parry
May 04, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Craig Parry, an Australian serial entrepreneur in the mining and resources space. Craig has started many mining companies during his career, working across a broad range of commodities. He has done so with several companies. Including G-Resources Group, Oxiana, and more recently Vizsla Resources, IsoEnergy Ltd, NexGen Energy Ltd, EMR Capital and Tigers Realm Coal. Craig is a geologist by background. He believes that the greatest wealth in the resource sector is...
Tapping Into a One Billion Ounce Silver Resource With Taj Singh
May 01, 2022 23:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Taj Singh, President and CEO of Discovery Silver, a junior miner that is looking to develop its flagship Cordero project in Chihuahua, Mexico. This is a high-margin primary silver mine that could turn into one of the largest primary silver mines in the world. Taj has a background in metallurgy. He has over 20 years of experience in the mining sector in the areas of executive management, business development, capital markets, project development, engineering, an...
Lessons Learned During a 30 Year Mining Career With Steve Letwin Chairman of Cassiar Gold
April 27, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode, we chat to Steve Letwin, Chairman of Cassiar Gold, a Canadian exploration company focused on the exploration of its two gold projects in British Columbia — the Cassiar Gold and the Sheep Creek Gold projects. Steve brings over 30 years of experience from the resource sector, where he specialises in corporate finance, operational management, and merger and acquisitions, including 10 years as President and CEO of IAMGOLD. He talks about his career, lessons he learned, and the ...
Drilling in Central Finland With Mitch Vanderydt
April 24, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, we chat with Mitch Vanderydt, CEO of NorthGold AB. A Swedish-listed gold exploration and development company with resource-stage projects in Finland Mitch has a background in geotechnical engineering and metals and mining research. He has stepped into a CEO role recently and talks about NorthGold AB and what it’s like mining in Finland. A jurisdiction that has been ranked 3rd highest in the world by the Fraser Institute. KEY TAKEAWAYS North Gold´s assets are in central Fi...
Using Green Disruptive Technology Within the Mining Industry Julian Treger of Audley Capital
April 20, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to Julian Treger, CEO Designate of Audley Capital, a company that focuses on long-term investment opportunities in large-scale natural resources assets where it has identified the potential to add significant value. Julian comes from the financial industry. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Harvard University. In this episode, Julian is going to talk about the exciting project Audley Capital is involved in. Including their new venture CoTec. ...
The Benefits of Taking Social Performance Seriously With Tricia Wilhelm
April 17, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Tricia Wilhelm, Head of Social Performance for Anglo American, one of the largest and most diversified mining companies in the world. Tricia has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the mining industry. Her experience has been around Sustainable Development, Social Performance, Stakeholder Engagement, Resettlement, and Social Impact Assessment. We are here today to have a more in-depth discussion around ESG and social performance and how we as a mining commu...
Exploration and Mining in Newfoundland with Joel Freudman
April 14, 2022 10:26 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Joel Freudman, CEO & Co-Founder of TRU Precious Metals Corp, listed on the TSX Venture. They are a junior explorer drilling for gold in the highly prospective Central Newfoundland Gold Belt. Joel has a background in securities, M&A, and corporate law with a focus on mining clients, He currently serves as the CEO & Director of both public and private mineral exploration companies. As well as being the President of Resurgent Capital Corp, a Toronto merchant bank ...
Mining High-Grade Copper-Gold And Polymetals in Sweden With Peter George
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, we chat with Peter George, MD for Alicanto Minerals who are an exploration company with a portfolio of historically producing, high-grade Copper-Gold and Polymetallic Skarn and VMS projects located in Sweden. Peter is a mining engineer and mineral economist with a background in operations and management and more recently in executive management. He talks to us about Alicanto Minerals and their historic Sala project plus what it’s like to mine in Sweden. KEY TAKEAWAYS A...
Multi Metal Mining in Wales And Other Global Assets With Jo Battershill
April 06, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode, we chat to Jo Battershill, MD, and CEO of Anglesey Mining - a UK mining listed company that is listed on the LSE (and soon to be AIM). It has interests in Wales, Sweden, and Canada. The main property is their Parys Mountain project in Wales. It hosts a significant polymetallic zinc, copper, lead, silver, and gold deposit. Jo has a mining geology background but has also worked in finance and has a well-rounded career and more recently worked in a non-executive capacity for a...
Mining Challenges That Many Will Find Surprising With Alan Clegg
April 03, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this episode, we chat with Alan Clegg, who has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the Metals & Minerals Value Chain from Exploration to operations and through to Mine Closure, including financing, project management, construction & execution. As a competent person for Independent Engineers & Technical Reporting Alan presents regularly at conferences. He is here today to talk about Key Elements of an energy and environment-focused economic future. This episode is packed full of info...
Extracting Low-Cost High-Quality Heavy Rare Earths From Adsorption Clay Deposits With Tim Harrison
March 30, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, we speak to Tim Harrison, MD of Ionic Rare Earths that is focused on developing its flagship Makuutu Rare Earths project in Uganda into a significant, low-cost, supplier of high-value critical and heavy rare earths. Tim has a chemical and metallurgy background with a track record across both mineral processing and hydrometallurgy. He has worked with a wide range of commodities and talks to us more about Ionic Rare Earths. Including providing a project update. KEY TAKEAW...
How Sustainability And Digital Tools Are Reducing Production Costs With Ricus Grimbeek
March 27, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn the episode, we chat to Ricus Grimbeek, CEO of Trevali Mining Corp. A global zinc producer operating three revenue-generating mines focused on delivering sustainable shareholder value through transformative technology and ESG practices. Their property portfolio is focused and located in established mining jurisdictions of Canada, Burkina Faso, and Namibia Ricus is a mine engineer by background with over 30 years of industry experience in South Africa, Australia, and Canada. He tells us h...
How True Inclusivity is Benefiting the Mining Industry with Stacy Hope
March 24, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Stacy Hope, who is the MD of Women in Mining UK and a global advisor on subjects including ESG, Social Investing, Climate, gender Smart Cities, and Resilience. She has a background in Anthropology and talks to us about Women in Mining and their purpose and discusses some topics around ESG, social investing, and gender equality. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dr. Stacy is a strategic advisor for various multilateral agencies including the UN Group and The World Bank, an...
Exploiting Gold, Copper, Vanadium And More Assets in Multiple Jurisdictions With Scott Hicks
March 21, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Scott Hicks, VP of Corporate Development & Communications for Luminex Resources, a Vancouver-based Canadian & precious metals exploration and development company focusing on a Gold and Copper project in Ecuador. Over the last decades, Scott has worked on a variety of equity, debt, and advisory assignments in Canada and Australia. He talks about the company, its projects, and the general outlook for commodities. Luminex Resources is one of Ross Beaty’s developme...
Transforming Mine Planning to Improve Profits with Mark Bowater
March 17, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, we chat with Mark Bowater, an experienced mine engineer and business owner with over 30 years of industry experience. In Australia, he worked with some of the majors and, during his career, has had directorships & ownerships of companies. Mark has recently written a free book called "Crimes Against Mine Planning". During this podcast, he tells us more about the book and why he thinks mine planning is a broken model, and what needs to be used instead. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mark...
An Update on Cloudbreak Discovery´s Base and Battery Metals Successes with Kyler Hardy
March 14, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared in Aug 2021 (Ep 161). Kyler Hardy is the CEO of Cloudbreak Discovery, a junior exploration/development company that partners with explorers and developers to advance assets. Cloudbreak has a focus on battery and base metals projects. They own equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa. Kyler has a background in finance and executive management/Directo...
Trends That Are Redefining Mining in 2022 with Andrew Swart
March 10, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn 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 ...
On The Verge of Huge Growth in Mexico and Canada With Ralph Shearing of Altaley Mining Corp
March 07, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, we chat to Ralph Shearing, CEO & President of Altaley Mining Corp who is a Canadian publicly listed mining company on both the TSX and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. They operate in Mexico where they engage in exploration, development, and operation of polymetallic mineral resource projects Ralph is a geologist by background. He has been with the company for an incredible 36 years. Ralph is on the podcast to talk about the company and its gold and zinc projects, entrepreneu...
Successfully Investing in a Responsible and Sustainable Way with Marc Bishop Lafleche
March 03, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode, we chat to Marc Bishop Lafleche, CEO for Anglo Pacific Group - a global natural resources royalty and streaming company listed on both the London and Toronto Stock Exchange. They are giving investors exposure to commodities such as cobalt, copper, nickel, vanadium, and uranium. Marc has a banking and international finance background and has been with Anglo Pacific for the past 8 years. He talks about the company, his new role as the CEO, and explains the strong ESG principl...
Leveraging the Joint Venture Model to Create New Royalties and Mines in Canada with Glenn Mullan
February 28, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn 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 ...
Mining a Tier One USA Asset for Gold and Silver with George Salamis
February 24, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, we chat to George Salamis, President, and CEO of Interga Resources who is a development-stage mining company focused on the exploration and de-risking of the past-producing DeLamar Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, USA. George has a geology background and over 30 years of experience in the mining and resource exploration industry and has been involved in over $2 billion of M&A transactions, either through assets sales or his involvement with junior mining companies. He tells us...
Mine No. 3 Profitable Ahead of Schedule and Annual Production Reaches Half a Million Ounces with Jeff Quartermaine
February 21, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in July 2019 (Episode 36). Jeff Quartermaine is the MD & CEO of Perseus Mining who are a rapidly growing, West African gold producer, developer, and explorer who currently operate 3 gold mines in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Jeff has been with Perseus for over 12 years and has more than 30 years of experience in senior corporate, financial, and strategic management roles with ASX and TSX-listed resources companies involving operations...
Exploring Pampa Metals' 8 100% Owned Properties in Chile’s Rich Mineral Belt with Paul Gill
February 17, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Paul Gill, CEO, and Director of Pampa Metals. A junior miner that is listed on the Canadian and Frankfurt stock exchanges. They own a highly prospective portfolio of eight projects for copper and gold located along the proven mineral belts in Chile Paul is an executive leader with a strong background in the resources industry. He talks about Pampa Metals, their management team, and the exciting projects they are developing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pampa Metals has eigh...
Gold Has Weathered the Storm and the Future is Bright with Krishan Gopaul
February 14, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode, we speak to Krishan Gopaul, Senior Research Analyst at the World Gold Council. He discusses what happened with Gold Demand Trends in 2021 and in more current times, the Gold Market outlook for 2022, and what the Gold market expects. KEY TAKEAWAYS In 2021, the jewellery, technology, and motoring sectors recovered, so demand for gold was strong from them. The Indian jewellery market was especially interesting. Demand from banks was high. Krishan explains why and which ones...
Achieving 26% Per Year Growth with Shaun Usmar of Triple Flag Precious Metals
February 10, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, we chat with Shaun Usmar, Founder & CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals. A growing, gold-focused royalty and streaming company with proven execution capabilities in the most attractive segment of this market. With a Metallurgy and Minerals background, Shaun is an international mining executive with over 25 years of experience working around the globe in operational, financial, and executive leadership roles working for the likes of Xstrata, BHP, and Barrick Gold. We discuss ...
How Technology and Robotics are Transforming the Mining Industry - with Michelle Ash
February 07, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Michele Ash again who appeared back in April 2019 (Ep 22). She is about to join OZ Minerals in a newly created role as a technology executive which will involve work around digital, robotics and automation, mining technology, and transformation Michelle talks about how the industry is using robotic mining now and will do so in the future. As well as the subjects of using small swarm robots to mine and using blockchain as a way to drive exploration investment. ...
Exploring and Mining the Virgin Mineral and Gold Resources of Greenland with Eldur Olafsson
February 03, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn 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. Eldur has a background in geology. He talks about AEX Gold and what they have been up to recently. Eldur also discusses Greenland as a mining jurisdiction and talks about the companies exploring this under-developed country with huge potential. KEY TAKEAWAYS Southern Greenl...
Advanced Precious and Base Metal Exploration in Ontario Canada with Peter Schloo
January 31, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, Rob speaks to Peter Schloo, the CEO and director of Heritage mining, a well-capitalized private mining company that is focused on acquiring tier-one advanced stage precious and base metal exploration projects. Along with junior micro producer project stage assets. Peter´s background is in capital markets, operations, and assurance. He has worked with both junior miners and financial institutions during his career. Peter is on the podcast to tell us more about Heritage Mini...
Upwards And Onwards: The Continuing Success Of Altus Strategies - with Steven Poulton
January 27, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with a returning guest that appeared in June 2019 on episode 31. Steven Poulton is the co-founder of Altus Strategies who are a project and royalty generator in the mining sector with a focus on Africa who creates value by making mineral discoveries across multiple licences. They are listed on the London & Toronto Stock Exchange, and we get an update on what they have been doing since we last spoke and discuss what projects they have been involved in. KEY TAKEAWAY...
Exploring the Virgin Territory of Botswana Using Remote Sensing Technology with Ben Turney
January 24, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, we chat with Ben Turney, CEO of Kavango Resources - a mineral exploration company listed on the London Stock Exchange focused on mining within the friendly jurisdiction of Botswana. 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. He is going to tell us about Kavango Resources and give us an update on the exciting things they are involved in. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kavang...
Profiting From Zircon Extraction And By Product Mineral With Oliver Hasler
January 20, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, we chat to Oliver Hasler, Chairman, and CEO of PYX Resources, the 2nd largest producing mineral sands company, globally. An operation that is 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 industrial sectors and talks about PYX Resources and the zircon sector, which is a critical element needed for net-zero carbon. KEY TAKEAWAYS P...
Copper Mining in Namibia with Pierre Leveille
January 17, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Pierre Leveille, President, and CEO of Deep-South Resources, a mineral exploration company that is focused on the exploration and development of quality assets close to infrastructure in stable countries. Their expertise is in copper, in Africa, namely Namibia. Pierre has a background in investment and mining exploration and has been heavily involved in the mining industry in Namibia over the past 25 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the ...
Mining With All Stakeholders in Mind With Belinda Labatte
January 13, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Belinda Labatte, CEO and Director of Lomiko Metals which is a Canadian junior exploration and development company with properties in Quebec. They are focused on the development of two main graphite and Lithium projects. Belinda has more than 15 years of senior management experience in mining. She has also worked in the capital and investment markets, for 20 years. Belinda tells us more about the exciting changes that Lomiko Metals has recently gone through and ...
Mining Gold and Silver and Generating Green Electricity in Guatemala Jack Lundin
January 10, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode we chat to Jack Lundin, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Bluestone Resources, a natural resource company focused on advancing the permitted, high-grade Cerro Blanco gold project located in south-eastern Guatemala; and the Mita Geothermal project, which is an advanced-stage renewable energy project, licensed to produce up to 50 megawatts of power. Jack is part of the Lundin family and Lundin group of companies that are renowned in the mining industry. Apart...
4% Yield with Huge Potential and More Growth Planned with Paolo Lostritto of Sailfish Royalty
January 06, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, we chat to Paolo Lostritto, VP Corporate Development of Sailfish Royalty Corp, who is a precious metals royalty and streaming company with two main assets in the Americas: a gold stream in Nicaragua and another hold project in Nevada. Paolo has a rock mechanics degree and spent his career in the banking, investment, and research side before moving into executive management and board. He is here today to tell us more about Sailfish Royalty and what the future holds for them....
Building a Career You Love While Making a Positive Difference with Mark Cutifani
January 03, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOur 200th podcast episode features Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, one of the world’s biggest mining companies. In April of next year, he will be stepping down after 9 years at the helm. We have the privilege of spending some time with Mark to understand more about his career, his thoughts, wisdom, and his perception of the future of the mining industry as we enter a new era. An episode not to be missed. KEY TAKEAWAYS The best way to get to the next job is to do the current job well...
Starting Gold and Exploring on an Orogenic Mesothermal System in Nicaragua with Akiba Leisman
December 23, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, we chat to Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako Mining Corp who is a publicly listed gold mining, development, and exploration company operating the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nicaragua. Akiba is a chemical engineer by background and worked in investment banking and holds a few board roles. He talks to us more about Mako Mining and what exciting things they have been up to in their ramp-up and exploration. KEY TAKEAWAYS Makro Mining has an area of 200 square meters to ex...
Mining Silver in Mexico and Germany with Brendan Cahill
December 20, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, we chat to Brendan Cahill, President & CEO of Excellon Resources who is a TSX listed Canadian mining company that is in full production with their 100% owned Platosa Mine in Durango in Mexico. It has been Mexico’s highest-grade silver mine since production commenced in 2005 Brendan has a background in law with a proven track record within the mining industry and talks about the fortunes of Excellon Resources and their Silver City project in Saxony, Germany which has a long ...
Los Andes Copper Milestones with Michael Jones
December 16, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn 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 Chi...
Fast Progress in Both Brazil and Argentina with Mark Brennan of Cerrado Gold
December 13, 2021 08:01 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared in episode 106 in Dec 2020. Mark Brennan, CEO, and Co-Chairman of Cerrado Gold, a privately-owned Toronto-based growing precious metals mining and exploration company building a portfolio of assets in South America including Argentina and Brazil. Mark gives us an update on Cerrado Gold and around their Minera Don Nicholas operating mine and an update on what’s been happening at their Monte do Carmo project. KEY TAKEAWAYS Monte d...
Tapping Into the Rich Metal Resources of Cornwall Richard Williams, CEO of Cornish Metals
December 09, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, we chat with Richard Williams, CEO of Cornish Metals who is an Associate Company of Osisko. They are building a portfolio of strategic metals assets in the United Kingdom and North America. Their near-term strategy is to focus on exploration of the near-surface high-grade copper and tin mineralization at the United Downs project in Cornwall, UK. Richard is a Professional Geologist who has over 30 years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector. Principally...