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Eagle's Eye: The Responsible Mining Podcast

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Responsible mining is a term that's used often, but what does it really mean? By developing its first mine in true partnership with local First Nations, communities, suppliers and contractors Noront Resources is setting new industry standards as a mining company that is considered truly inclusive and sustainable. In this Podcast CEO Alan Coutts and his guests shed light on what it means, in practical terms, to responsibility develop the first mine in Northern Ontario's highly prospective Ring of Fire region.

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Episodes

Writing the New Rules to Success with JP Gladu

September 29, 2020 15:15 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Former Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business President and CEO JP Gladu is as comfortable in the halls of Parliament and Queen’s Park as he is on the land and reserve. He talks to Eagle's Eye host Alan Coutts about his connection to the land, how he adjusted when COVID-19 led him in an unexpected direction, and how he is writing the new rules to success for economic partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous business communities.

The Road to Electric Vehicles May Be Paved with Canadian Cobalt

July 28, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

First Cobalt CEO Trent Mell explains the role of cobalt in the rapidly evolving battery market. He talks about why it is a scarce ingredient, the importance of ethical sourcing and how a partnership with Glencore raised the profile of his company with the US Department of Energy and may lead to a significant role in upstream battery recycling.

Engineering a Better World with John Bianchini CEO of Hatch Global

June 16, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

In this episode Alan Coutts interviews John Bianchini, CEO of the engineering firm Hatch. They talk about how Hatch marries technical and business skills to create sustainable value for customers, the company’s manifesto to engineer a better world and the importance of working with like-minded partners and collaborative relationships on transformative projects like the Ring of Fire.

Engineering a Better World with John Bianchini, CEO of Hatch Global

June 16, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

In this episode Alan Coutts interviews John Bianchini, CEO of the engineering firm Hatch. They talk about how Hatch marries technical and business skills to create sustainable value for customers, the company’s manifesto to engineer a better world and the importance of working with like-minded partners and collaborative relationships on transformative projects like the Ring of Fire.

First Nation Communities and COVID-19 with Glenn Nolan

May 26, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Glenn Nolan, a former Missanabie Cree First Nation Chief and Vice President Government Affairs at Noront talks to host Alan Coutts about Covid-19. They discuss the at-risk status and fragility of remote First Nation communities, the measures that mining companies are taking to help their community partners, and the opportunity for this pandemic to be a springboard for collaboration among government, industry and First Nations to ensure a more secure future.

Mining The Ring of Fire: The Big Picture

October 11, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this episode Noront Resources VP Exploration Ryan Weston explains what makes the Ring of Fire mining district so special, how nickel, chromite, zinc, copper and gold were discovered there and why it's an important source of stainless steel for developing countries as the construct much needed infrastructure. Ryan also discussed how Noront is integrating our community partners into our Exploration programs.

What Is Responsible Mining…Exactly? with Sybil Veenman

September 26, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Diversity is an important aspect of responsible mining for former Barrick Gold General Counsel and Noront Board Member Sybil Veenman. Over the course of her 20 year career in mining, Sybil has seen the industry progress in its approach to safety, environmental sensitivity and sustainability. In this episode she brings her perspective to today's challenge: understanding how to partner with First Nation communities, particularly on large scale mining opportunities like the Ring of Fire.

Nickel and the Emerging Electric Vehicle Battery Market

September 13, 2019 20:10 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode, host Alan Coutts chats with veteran nickel miner and Noront Chief Development Officer Steve Flewelling about the importance of nickel to production of stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries. They also discuss how Noront is poised to "plug into" the emerging electrical power market which is in its infancy and expected to grow exponentially as power is redistributed and big infrastructure becomes a thing of the past.

Community Partnership: A First Nation's View with Chief Bruce Achneepineskum

September 13, 2019 20:05 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Marten Falls First Nation Chief Bruce Achneepineskum was born on a trap line 40 km from the Eagle's Nest Mine site in what is now called the Ring of Fire. He talks to Alan Coutts about his early years living on the land, why he decided to return and serve on his community council and what inspired him to become Chief. He also shares his vision for the future, how he would like to see First Nations participate in government and industry outreach and the benefits that development can bring to F...

An Introduction to Eagle's Eye

September 09, 2019 19:09 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MB

In this episode, host Alan Coutts introduces the Eagle's Eye podcast. Alan is President and CEO of Noront Resources, the company leading development of Ontario’s emerging, mineral-rich Ring of Fire mining district. His career has literally taken him to the ends of the earth–from the Arctic Circle to the South Pacific. He has also worked extensively throughout Canada, Scandinavia and Australasia for some of the world’s largest mining companies. Regardless of where mining has taken him, coll...