
The Northern Miner Podcast
The original global mining podcast. With over 100 years of experience serving the mining and exploration industry, crucial reports by The Northern Miner writing staff inform the decision-making process of thousands of high-performing mining professionals.
As an independent, fully paid news source, The Northern Miner maintains a commitment to objective reporting not influenced by any external interests.
Latest episodes

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 18min
'Government needs to start investing in mining companies', ft TMX's Dean McPherson | TNM Podcast 333
This week’s episode features Dean McPherson, head of business development for global mining at TMX Group in conversation with Northern Miner host Adrian Pocobelli. Dean explains why Canada continues to remain the preeminent jurisdiction for mining companies to both base their headquarters and be listed as public companies. He also describes how companies graduate from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange, as well as the role government could play to foster a more productive mining sector.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week's CEO Spotlight features Golden Arrow Resources VP exploration & development Brian McEwen on the company's cobalt and iron ore projects in Chile. To learn more, visit: https://goldenarrowresources.com/
“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 8min
Should governments be funding mines? ft Nickel 28 chairman Anthony Milewski | TNM Podcast 332
This week’s episode features Nickel 28 chairman Anthony Milewski on recent developments in industrial metals, particularly in the United States following the Inflation Reduction Act legislation. Anthony suggests that it could be an “interesting moment” for speculators, as the U.S. looks inwards to source metals for its supply chains. He also discusses his thoughts on the LME and its potential loss in credibility, particularly in regard to the nickel market, following the short squeeze in 2022.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week's CEO Spotlight features Argentina Lithium & Energy president and CEO Nikolaos Cacos on the company's four lithium projects in Argentina. To learn more, visit: https://argentinalithium.com/
“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
Stabilizing Chinese property sector to play key role in metals markets | TNM Podcast 331
This week's episode features GlobalXETF commodities research analyst Roberta Caselli in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on metals and energy markets. Roberta discusses the historically low inventories of metals such as copper and zinc, as well as the growing impact of the reopening in China and the country's stabilizing property market on metals markets. She also exlpains the fundamentals of the zinc, uranium, oil and gold markets.
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).
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Feb 14, 2023 • 48min
Highlights from VRIC and AME Roundup, ft Hirji, Hoffman, Rule and Wurst | TNM Podcast 330
This week's podcast features interviews from the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, featuring Keivan Hirji of Newmont's Sustainability and External Relations Team for North America; Kai Hoffman, Founder and Managing Director of Soar Financial Partners; Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media; and Andy Wurst, Global Chief Geoscientist with Barrick Gold. The interviews were conducted by Northern Miner senior reporter Henry Lazenby and Mining.com executive editor Frik Els.
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).
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Feb 7, 2023 • 41min
Highlights from AME Roundup 2023, ft Cochrane, Nesbitt, Ferguson and Wihlidal | TNM Podcast 329
This week's episode features highlights from the AME Roundup 2023 conference, including interviews with Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane; Manitoba Natural Resources Minister Greg Nesbitt; Mark Ferguson, Research Director and the Head of Mining Studies, S&P Global Market Intelligence; and Mitchell Wihlidal, Product Development Associate with CDN Resource Laboratories. The interviews were conducted by Northern Miner reporter Henry Lazenby and Mining.com executive editor Frik Els.
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).
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Jan 31, 2023 • 40min
Episode 328: Copper and Gold double-header ft Freeport's Adkerson and Barrick's Bristow
This week’s episode is a copper and gold CEO double-header, featuring the opening remarks of Freeport-McMoran CEO Richard Adkerson at the company’s recent Q4 conference call on Jan. 25, 2023, as well an interview with Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both CEOs emphasize the strategic importance of copper to their long-term vision and its central role in the green energy transformation.
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).
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Jan 24, 2023 • 52min
Episode 327: Alcoa faces ‘challenging markets’ on higher input costs, lower European demand
This week’s episode features highlights from Alcoa’s Q4 2022 conference call on Jan. 18, 2023. Chief executive officer Roy Harvey explains how high energy costs, China’s closure due to zero covid policy, and weak European demand all combined to create a “challenging year” for the company. Harvey expects results for 2023 to depend largely on China’s re-opening, as the country is the world’s largest consumer of aluminum.
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).
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Photo credit: Alcoa

Jan 17, 2023 • 55min
Episode 326: CPM Group’s Jeffrey Christian on gold, silver and China
This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the precious metals market and the biggest factors that are impacting them. Jeff also discusses misperceptions about the Chinese gold market and how overly optimistic silver speculators often leave money on the table.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight feature Alamos Gold president and CEO John McCluskey. To learn more about Alamos Gold, visit: https://www.alamosgold.com/
“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Jan 10, 2023 • 49min
Episode 325: AME Roundup 2023 preview, ft CEO Kendra Johnston
This week’s episode features a preview of the annual AME Roundup conference taking place in Vancouver from Jan. 23-26, 2023, with Association of Mineral Exploration president and CEO Kendra Johnston in conversation with Northern Miner Podcast host Adrian Pocobelli. Kendra discusses the agenda and speakers in this year’s conference, as well as the theme of ‘criticality’ in the context of minerals, people and economics.
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).
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Jan 3, 2023 • 48min
Episode 324: Hecla CEO Phil Baker on the silver market at the Canadian Mining Symposium
This week's episode features Hecla Mining president and CEO Phil Baker in conversation with TRX Gold chief operating officer Andrew Cheatle at the Canadian Mining Symposium in London, England. Phil discusses how Hecla has grown mine life and expanded production at its flagship projects; the importance of employees; and his assessment of the silver market in the context of the energy transition.
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).
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