The Northern Miner Podcast

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Saad Dara, cofounder and CEO of Mangrove Lithium. Dr. Dara shares insights into the company’s innovative electrochemical lithium refining method, delves into the fundamentals of lithium, and explores the potential for restructuring the electric vehicle battery supply chain in the coming years. Additionally, he elucidates how electrochemical processing can be both environmentally friendly and cost-efficient, whilst delivering a superior purity of the end product. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “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/

In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting John DeMaio, CEO of Graphex Technologies and president of the Graphex Group. In our in-depth conversation, John delves into the current state of critical minerals processing, particularly graphite, and how over 90% of graphite processing is done in China, which holds a near monopoly on the industry. John further elaborates on how the ongoing rerouting of supply chains is being fueled by the confluence of funding, motivation, and acceptance. He emphasizes that for aggressive reshoring timelines to fulfill the increasing demand for critical minerals, there must be a collective desire for change - as he puts it, "everybody's got to want this to happen." All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “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/

In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Steve Durkin, director at Safescape, Bortana, and 3ME Technology. Steve delves into the current state of the mining industry, focusing on its environmental impact and emissions. He sheds light on how strict adherence to quarterly guidance goals can sometimes result in less efficient mining operations and how diesel fuel subsidies in Australia can contribute to a substantial waste of energy. Moreover, Steve emphasizes the importance of prioritizing efficiency for miners of all sizes as the primary means to reduce a company's environmental footprint. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “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/

This week's episode features Global X Director of Research Rohan Reddy, who joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the macroeconomic landscape and delve into the fundamentals of the oil, uranium, copper, and lithium markets. Additionally, the show kicks off with an update on Glencore's hostile takeover attempt for Teck Resources and examines Chile's recent efforts to increase government involvement in the country's lithium industry. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits “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

This week’s episode features MINING.com senior editor Cecilia Jamasmie on recent developments surrounding a $23 billion takeover bid for Teck Resources by Glencore. Cecilia highlights the major elements of the story, including valuations, ESG concerns, new CEOs in both companies, and potential involvement by the Canadian government. She also describes how several other companies have shown interest in Teck since Glencore’s bid, and how shareholders have been reacting so far. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “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/

This week’s episode features Epiroc Canada digital solutions manager Dawn Larsen in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the latest development in mine digitalization. Dawn explains how a digital roadmap should be created by miners from the earliest stages of exploration to provide maximum long-term benefits, and how sensors, data and software can provide ‘situational awareness’ to mine operators in order to improve traffic at the mine, and reduce the likelihood of accidents, among many other use cases. Digitalization can also dramatically enhance the speed of rescue operations and also help provide automation and better working conditions for miners that can work from the comfort of a control room rather than deep underground. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's CEO Spotlight features Radius Gold president and CEO Bruce Smith on the company's Tropico silver project in the Fresnillo district, in Zacatecas, Mexico. To learn more, visit: https://radiusgold.com/ Music Credits: “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/

This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the latest development in the precious metals markets. Jeff sees the current strength in precious metals as a result of investor demand in January, as well as fears relating to the banking system in March. And though he sees the world moving away from the dollar, he explains that it will likely take place over a much longer period than people expect. He also discusses the BRICs and the challenges relating to creating an alternate currency, and why China might not want to replace the dollar with its own reserve currency, as well as why we might be in the initial stages of a larger crisis. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “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/

This week’s episode features Northern Miner Group president Anthony Vaccaro in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on this year’s PDAC conference, geopolitics and precious metals. Anthony explains why government is better off funding processing facilities over mines, how China and supply chains are at the centre of the mining conversation, and why precious metals remain an attractive investment. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “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/

This week’s episode features Northern Miner Podcast host Adrian Pocobelli on mining stories from around the world, including the multipronged diplomatic push by the United States into Africa, VW's ambitions in the resource sector, Goldman Sachs' view on commodities, and deep sea mining in China and Canada. 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/

This week’s episode features geopolitical and natural resource commentator Paul from the Sirius Report in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Paul explains why the Global South is becoming increasingly skeptical of Western positioning and policies and how this fits into a larger global trend toward de-dollarization. He also discusses the bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank and how it feeds into a perception from the Global South that the West has two sets of rules: one for itself, and one for everyone else. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's CEO Spotlight features Aston Bay Holding CEO Thomas Ullrich, who discusses the company's Nunavut and Virginia projects. To learn more, visit: https://astonbayholdings.com/ Music Credits: “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/