The Northern Miner Podcast

This week’s episode features Pierre Lassonde, co-founder of Franco-Nevada, as he receives The Northern Miner Lifetime Achievement Award for pioneering the modern royalty model and helping reshape mine finance. Lassonde delivers an acceptance speech and then sits down with Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group, to reflect on key moments from his career. He also explains how his personal motto—carpe diem—led to the most consequential deal of his life: acquiring the royalty on Barrick Gold’s Goldstrike asset. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Frederick Earnest, President and CEO of Vista Gold, who discusses the company’s Mt Todd gold project in Australia and what lies ahead for the company. To learn more, visit: https://www.vistagold.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features the “Unlocking Ontario: One Project, One Process” panel from the International Metals Symposium in London, England, held on December 1, 2025. The discussion brought together Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines; Ross Beaty, Chairman of Equinox Gold and member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame; and Mark Selby, CEO and Director of Canada Nickel, to examine what can be done to advance mining development in Canada. The panel was moderated by Colin McClelland, Editor-in-Chief of The Northern Miner. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Michael Hudson, President and CEO of Southern Cross Gold, who discusses the company’s Sunday Creek gold–antimony project in central Victoria, Australia. Learn more at: https://www.southerncrossgold.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Rule Investment Media CEO Rick Rule in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli at the Investor Breakfast during the International Mining Symposium in London. Rule discusses his preferred sectors in metals and energy, offers his perspective on government intervention in mining markets, and outlines what he believes is needed to support long-term investment in the sector. This week’s Spotlight highlights Fortune Bay CEO Dale Verran, who discusses the company’s Goldfields project in Saskatchewan, along with the Poma Rosa project in Mexico. Learn more at https://fortunebaycorp.com/. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Monica Banting, National Mining Leader at PwC Canada, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about mining policy in Canada. Banting discusses the recent federal budget and its implications for the mining industry, and outlines approaches to policy and strategy that could help accelerate resource development across the country. She also comments on the significant shift in public perception toward mining in the last year. This week’s Spotlight features Mike Spreadborough, Executive Chairman of Novo Resources, who discusses the company’s outlook as a greenfields project generator focused on gold and copper in Australia. To learn more, visit: https://www.novoresources.com All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Michelle Smith, Vice President of the Global Mining Practice at Syntax, in discussion with host Adrian Pocobelli. Smith explains how exploration companies are using AI to increase employee efficiency, track drill results, and streamline office practices. She also outlines how companies can successfully adopt these technologies—by starting small and focusing on one area at a time rather than attempting to implement everything at once. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

Alon Olsha, a Senior Industry Analyst for Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights on Glencore's evolving strategy. He discusses growing shareholder pressure due to Glencore's declining copper output and the complexities of its controversial trading division. Argentina emerges as a critical growth area, though challenges abound. Alon also dives into the hurdles of a potential Teck Resources bid, including cultural clashes and coal divestment issues, and the pressures faced by Glencore's smelting operations in a competitive market.

This week’s episode features Ian London, Executive Director of the Canadian Critical Minerals and Materials Alliance, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the challenges of rebuilding Canada’s critical minerals supply chain. London explains why the business community must adapt to an environment where quarterly profits are no longer the top priority, and why Canada should be strategic in selecting which metals to develop. He also highlights the need to leverage mining industry expertise to identify the most viable projects and shares his perspective on the recently tabled federal budget and where it could be improved. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Ron Bernbaum, founder and CEO of PearTree Canada, who shares his insights on the Government of Canada’s recently tabled budget and where he believes it can be improved. To learn more, visit: www.peartreecanada.com “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

Join seasoned mining executive Jack Lundin, President and CEO of Lundin Mining, as he discusses critical minerals and the challenges facing the mining industry today. He shares his unique experience participating in the World’s Deepest Marathon, shedding light on the event's goals to modernize mining's image. Albert Bower, CEO of Becker Mining Systems Canada, joins the conversation to talk about cutting-edge underground communications, the role of AI in mining, and innovative tech shaping the future of the industry.

Theo Yameogo, EY’s Americas Metals & Mining Leader, shares insights on the evolving landscape of the mining industry. He highlights operational complexity as a top risk due to declining ore grades and rising costs. Yameogo discusses significant investments in AI and digital technologies aiming for productivity boosts. He also emphasizes the importance of ESG priorities and community engagement amid workforce pressures. As the industry faces geopolitical challenges, the focus shifts towards capital allocation and vertical integration strategies.

This week’s episode features Jeffrey Christian, managing partner at CPM Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the state of the current gold bull market. Christian examines the parallels with the late 1970s and offers insight into China’s expanding influence on global precious metals. He also shares his perspective on copper and what may lie ahead for the metal. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Rob King, Executive Vice President for North America at Seequent, who discusses the growing demand for metals to power artificial intelligence infrastructure and how Seequent’s advanced software is driving innovation across the mining industry. To learn more, visit: https://www.seequent.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner