
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

Oct 18, 2022 • 51min
Episode 313: The case for Canada, ft mineral economist Douglas Silver
This week’s episode features Douglas Silver, mineral economist, keynote speaker and author at the Q3 Global Mining Symposium. Douglas gives a data-rich presentation on how Canada is measuring up in the mining industry on an international level. He describes Canada as the “centre of the universe” in regard to international mining and explains why the country as well as its mining companies are positioned to lead the industry for the next several years.
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
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Oct 11, 2022 • 1h 13min
Episode 312: Mining industry communication ‘has to shift’, ft Stratalis’ George Hemingway
This week’s episode features George Hemingway, Managing Partner Head of Innovation Practice, Stratalis, in conversation with Northern Miner production editor Blair McBride at the Q3 Global Mining Symposium. George discusses how the mining industry needs to take a more personal approach to persuade younger people to have a more positive view of it.
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
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Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 311: A guide to mining in Quebec, ft Lafontaine, Goulet, Moorhead and Fréchette
This week’s episode features the Quebec Thought Leadership presentation from the Q3 Global Mining Symposium, featuring Jonathan Lafontaine, Mining Exploration Activity Monitor, Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles; Christian Goulet, Pilote de système, Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles; James Moorhead, Resident Geologist, Ministère de l’Énergie et des ressources naturelles du Québec; and Vincent Fréchette, Mining Engineer, Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles. The panel was moderated by Northern Miner senior reporter Henry Lazenby.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight feature Lomiko Metals CEO and director Belinda Labatte. To learn more about Lomiko Metals, visit: https://www.lomiko.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
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Sep 27, 2022 • 1h 18min
Episode 310: CPM Group’s Jeffrey Christian on the case for gold in a time of uncertainty
This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the precious metals market, central bank gold buying and investor demand. He also discusses the latest rumours about a BRIC currency, the Moscow Gold Exchange and outflows of the metal from west to east.
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
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Sep 20, 2022 • 58min
Episode 309: Global X's Rohan Reddy long-term ‘top picks’ lithium and uranium
This week’s episode features Global X director of research Rohan Reddy in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on macro, energy, industrial metals and precious metals. Reddy sees the markets as ‘late-cycle’, with strong lont-term fundamentals in uranium and lithium, and short-term opportunities in copper and silver.
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
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Sep 13, 2022 • 53min
Episode 308: Canadian mining regulation needs reform, ft Stephen Stewart
This week’s episode features Ore Group founder and chairman Stephen Stewart on where things stand for the mining industry in the second half of 2022. Stephen discusses Canada’s opportunity in the context of global geopolitical events, as well as the need to reform Canada’s mining regulatory bodies. He also shares his favourite commodities.
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

Sep 6, 2022 • 55min
Episode 307: Around the world in 60 minutes—Taking stock of energy, metals exchanges and more
This week’s episode features Northern Miner podcast host Adrian Pocobelli on mining stories from around the world, including new smelter shutdowns in Europe, warnings from Taiwan, Chinese gold buying, opportunities for Canada, joint ventures between mining companies and automakers, and a surprising amount of tragedies at mines.
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

Aug 30, 2022 • 2h 18min
Episode 306: Fall preview with Paul from the Sirius Report on geopolitics and metals exchanges
This week’s episode features geopolitical and natural resource commentator Paul from the Sirius Report in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Paul discusses the increasing vulnerability of European nations to energy shortages, as well as the ongoing development of precious metals exchanges around the world, and the challenges Western companies could face competing with higher energy and labour prices.
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
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Aug 23, 2022 • 48min
Episode 305: Editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate on the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
This week’s episode features Northern Miner editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate, who describes her experience of this year’s Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, and shares her thoughts on the industry and the return of real-world events. She also discusses the Northern Miner’s new TNM Drill Down feature, as well as upcoming events on the mining calendar.
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

Aug 16, 2022 • 56min
Episode 304: A primer on the risks of foreign investment, ft Dentons’ Howie, Langley and Hay
This week’s episode features the Canadian Mining Journal’s ‘Investment Protection in Mining’ panel with Dentons partners Rachel A. Howie, James Langley and John J. Hay on the risks investors and companies face when operating in another country. The panel was moderated by Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Tamer Elbokl with information on the importance of learning trade agreements beforehand and ways that lawyers can help improve legal protection for companies and investors.
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
Photo: José Miguel Cordero Carvacho | Wikimedia Commons