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The Northern Miner
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.
As an independent, fully paid news source, The Northern Miner maintains a commitment to objective reporting not influenced by any external interests.
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May 3, 2022 • 52min
Episode 289: Demand and political risk weigh on mining stocks, ft Rohan Reddy
This week’s episode features Global X director of research Rohan Reddy in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on mining stocks, market sentiment, the dollar and precious metals. Reddy suggests that mining stock valuations are suffering because of jurisdicitional risk and he expects the rally in uranium to maintain itself based on low supplies.
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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Apr 26, 2022 • 47min
Episode 288: A brief history of aluminum and Alcoa conference call highlights
In this week’s episode we take a closer look at Alcoa’s earnings call and the subsequent stock price reaction downward. The call features Alcoa president and CEO Roy Harvey and CFO William F. (Bill) Oplinger, who discuss rising energy costs, leaving Russia, shipping challenges and ongoing environmental intiatives towards zero carbon smelters.
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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Apr 19, 2022 • 56min
Episode 287: How are the miners doing? A look at valuations of the top 10 mining companies
This week’s episode features a close-up look at the top ten mining companies by market capitalization. We examine the stock prices, charts, P/E ratios and dividends, and speculate on the large divergences between company valuations. We also take a look at this week’s big stories and the latest metal 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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Apr 12, 2022 • 54min
Episode 286: How far have we come? ft Women in Mining Central America founder Ana Gabriela Juarez
This week’s episode features Ana Gabriela Juarez, president of CTA Environmental Consultants and founder of WIM Central America. Ana discusses her work as the president of an environmental consultancy focused on mining, as well as the challenges women face in the mining industry, particularly in South America. She also describes some of the educational initiatives WIM Central America has undertaken to help give a balanced view of the mining industry to children.
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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Apr 5, 2022 • 1h 10min
Episode 285: Jeffrey Christian on the ‘secretive nature’ of precious metals markets
This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the inner mechanics of the gold market and the various methodologies that can be used to estimate the size of a country’s gold reserves. He also shares his surprising views on Russia’s gold, how sanctions may impact the global economy, as well as his outlook on precious metals.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
To attend CPM Group’s 2022 Annual Gold Market Update and Yearbook Launch on Wed. April 6, visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3153093006571274767
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 29, 2022 • 58min
Episode 284: Gold ‘mimicking the 1970s charts’, ft Gareth Soloway on markets, metals and bubbles
This week’s episode features InTheMoneyStocks.com chief market strategist Gareth Soloway in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on recent developments in financial markets. Gareth explains the nature of technical analysis while giving his view on interest rates, the stock market, commodities and speculative asset bubbles. He also shares his views on recent movements in the gold, which have a remarkable similarity to gold charts from the 1970s.
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 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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