The Northern Miner Podcast

This week's episode features Randy Smallwood, CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals and Chair of the World Gold Council, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Smallwood explains how the streaming business is thriving amidst low gold stock prices, as companies are reluctant to issue shares at reduced prices, thus making streamers an appealing alternative. He also adds that funding challenges are compounded by high interest rates. Moreover, Smallwood delves into the World Gold Council's pioneering initiative, Gold 24-7, which aims to introduce a provenance-based gold token on the blockchain. 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 Canaccord Genuity senior investment advisor Cam Currie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on macroeconomic trends within the industrial and precious metals sectors. Currie delves into the intricacies of the copper market, emphasizing its looming supply deficit and the complexities surrounding the permitting of copper mines within the United States. Furthermore, he sheds light on the ongoing accumulation of gold by central banks worldwide, particularly those in autocratic nations. Currie posits that this movement is largely ignored by the West, despite its profound geopolitical implications pertaining to gold's role and the ongoing de-dollarization process. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Patrick Cruickshank, who discusses the company’s Nine Mile Brook project in New Brunswick. To learn more, visit: https://ninemilemetals.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/

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by American Eagle Gold CEO Anthony Moreau, who discusses the company’s NAK property located in the Babine Copper-Gold Porphyry district in central British Columbia. Anthony also shares his thoughts on the recent investment by Teck Resources into the company as well as his thoughts on copper, iron ore and coal. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Patrick Cruickshank, who discusses the company’s Nine Mile Brook project in New Brunswick. To learn more, visit: https://ninemilemetals.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/

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/