The Northern Miner Podcast

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

This week’s episode features Juan Biset, consultant and former Undersecretary of Mining and Sustainability in Argentina, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Biset discusses Argentina’s growing mining sector and the country’s significant copper potential, as well as its efforts to position itself alongside leading South American mining jurisdictions like Peru and Chile.  All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Fred Earnest, president and CEO of Vista Gold, discussing the company’s Mt. Todd gold project in Australia’s Northern Territory. 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 VRIC and VRIC Media president and CEO Jay Martin in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the ongoing bull market in gold and his investment strategy as record highs continue to be broken daily. Martin also shares his investment outlook on other key metals, including silver, copper, and nickel, and offers his perspective on the U.S. government’s recent investments in mining companies. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's Spotlight features Becker Mining Systems Canada CEO Albert Bower on the company's cutting edge communications technologies for both overground and underground mining, as well as how artifical intelligence is helping improve outcomes on mine sites. To learn more, visit: https://www.becker-mining.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 Northern Miner Western Editor Henry Lazenby in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the Precious Metals Summit and Mining Forum Americas conferences. Lazenby highlights how discipline has become a central concern for both major and junior companies, the continued popularity of streaming and royalty companies as financing vehicles for explorers, and the major announcement of Barrick Mining’s Fourmile project at Mining Forum Americas. 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 Canaccord Genuity senior investment advisor Cam Currie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on gold and silver stocks, the bond market, the dollar, and industrial metals. Currie explains why he believes gold stocks are set to continue performing, and why equities offer better opportunities than the metals themselves. He also shares his outlook on silver, copper, and lithium, and highlights why some of the greatest opportunities often lie in overlooked markets. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Major Drilling Chief Technology Officer Marc Landry and GeoSolutions Services Manager Patricia Frisch, who discuss the company’s latest developments, including the Rock5 real-time data platform for senior mining clients, as well as collaborations with DGI Geoscience and KORE Geosystems. To learn more, visit: majordrilling.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 Nicole Richards, CEO of Allonnia, a biotechnology company developing innovative solutions for mining waste. Richards discusses how recent advances in biotech in the last five years are enabling cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally sustainable approaches to one of the industry’s toughest challenges. 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 Agnico Eagle chair Sean Boyd and Northern Miner Group president Anthony Vaccaro on the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt—a contest launched by the Northern Miner that hides a treasure box on public land, containing a code redeemable for C$1.3 million in gold. Boyd also shares his insights on the gold market and Agnico Eagle’s philosophy, while both guests reflect on mining in Canada, mining and the Arctic. Get you first clue to the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt at http://treasure.northernminer.com All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Dale Verran, CEO of Fortune Bay, who discusses the company’s Goldfields and Poma Rosa gold projects in northern Saskatchewan and Mexico. To learn more, visit fortunebaycorp.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