
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 22, 2022 • 46min
Episode 283: ‘Demand is going to increase across the board’, ft World Bank’s Martin Lokanc
This week’s episode features a presentation by the World Bank senior mining specialist Martin Lokanc at the Global Mining Symposium. Martin explains why the shift to green energy will be more mineral intensive than fossil fuels and how supply chains are in the process of changing around the world. He also points out how areas like the Middle East and Africa will play bigger roles in the mining industry in the years to come.
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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Mar 15, 2022 • 57min
Episode 282: George McLeod on de-dollarization, commodities and sanctions
This week’s episode features Access Mining managing partner George McLeod in conversation with Northern Miner Podcast host Adrian Pocobelli on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the potential boomerang impact of sanctions and what metals are most likely to be impacted by the conflict.
George McLeod is a Southeast Asia specialist who has worked in the region for 12 years. He served as PwC’s regional Corporate Intelligence lead where he oversaw investigation and political risk assessments, primarily for Fortune 500 clients. Prior to that, George was a journalist who reported on Southeast Asia and Iran. He has appeared in numerous regional and international media outlets including the BBC, CNN, the Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
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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Mar 8, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 281: It’s time to ‘fast-track permitting in a responsible manner’, ft George Salamis
This week’s episode features Integra Resources president and CEO George Salamis in conversation with Northern Miner Podcast host Adrian Pocobelli. George discusses the recent BMO conference in Florida, supply concerns (“We’re short on everything”), and how North America can streamline its metal production with faster permitting timelines.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features Lomiko Metals chief executive officer Belinda Labatte, who discusses the company’s La Loutre graphite and Bourier lithium projects in Quebec.
To learn more visit: https://lomiko.com/
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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Mar 1, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 280: ‘Reimagine mining to improve people’s lives’, ft Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani
This week’s episode features Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani in conversation with Northern Miner senior reporter Henry Lazenby at the Global Mining Symposium. Mark discusses the outlook for commodities (including diamonds and copper), how the company is addressing ESG, and what message the mining industry should broadcast to the rest of the world.
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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Feb 22, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 279: The psychology of ‘belonging’ in the workplace, ft Andrea Carter
This week’s episode features Master of Industrial and Organizational Psychology candidate at Adler University Andrea Carter, who discusses the importance of ‘belonging’ in the workplace and how genderism and racism, among other isms, are more common than ever, despite the common perception that things are improving. Andrea also discusses how social ostracism can have considerable health impacts, and how the mining industry might address these issues proactively.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight is sponsored by Evergold Corp, featuring president and CEO Kevin Keough.
To learn more, visit: https://www.evergoldcorp.ca/
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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Feb 15, 2022 • 57min
Episode 278: How to raise the profile of a mining company, ft Los Andes Copper CEO R. Michael Jones
This week’s episode features Los Andes Copper CEO R. Michael Jones on his shift from PGMs to copper, what it’s like to work in Chile, and common strategies to increase the profile of a mining company. He also discusses his outlook on copper and the process to list on the TSX.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight is sponsored by Manifest Climate, featuring cofounder and CEO Laura Zizzo.
To learn more, visit: https://manifestclimate.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
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Feb 8, 2022 • 49min
Episode 277: Is company culture the new ESG? ft Lincoln Strategic’s Erik Buckland
This week’s episode features Lincoln Strategic Senior Client Director, Global Mining Recruitment, Erik Buckland, who discusses the global mining labour market, as well the challenges the mining industry faces in finding new talent. He also discusses recent reports on company culture and how it may turn out to be the next big topic of discussion after ESG.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
Visit Erik’s website at https://lincolnstrategic.com/ and find him on LinkedIn.
View Jean Delebarre’s Miningverse NFT Art Gallery at: https://oncyber.io/spaces/gD8xjKmOZ4Jy7YnO4HzO
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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Feb 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 276: Tough landscape for investors as risk-on, risk-off ‘meme' fades, ft Jeffrey Christian
This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian on macroeconomics, the Federal Reserve, interest rates, the Dollar and precious metals. Jeffrey sees a slowdown in the momentum of commodity prices over the next couple of years, with new highs once again around 2023-2025. He also discusses his latest views on gold, silver, PGMs and lithium.
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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Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 13min
Episode 275: Inflation ‘sticky’ as commodity supply lines remain tight, ft Rohan Reddy
This week’s episode features Rohan Reddy, research analyst at Global X, a New York-based provider of global exchange-traded funds, including the Global X uranium ETF. In this wide-ranging interview, Rohan discusses macroeconomics, inflation and challenges in commodity supply lines. He also explains why uranium prices have seen a pullback in recent weeks and what he expects long-term for the metal.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features Boroo Chief Executive Officer Dulguun Erdenebaatar, who discusses the company’s Boroo gold project in Mongolia and the Lagunas Norte gold project in Peru.
To learn more visit: https://boroomc.com.sg/
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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Jan 18, 2022 • 52min
Episode 274: A user’s guide to building a mining company, ft Cassiar Gold CEO Steve Letwin
This week’s episode features Cassiar Gold CEO Steve Letwin in conversation with American Eagle Gold CEO Anthony Moreau about what it takes to run a mining company. Letwin discusses the difference in mindsets between running a large mining company and an explorer, as well as the need for the right people to grow your story and the importance of jurisdiction.
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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