
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

Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 273: Orefinders CEO Stephen Stewart on the state of the Canadian mining industry
This week’s episode features Orefinders Resources CEO Stephen Stewart on the state of the mining industry in 2022. Stephen discussed the need for regulatory reform in Canada, the challenges of ESG, as well as Canada’s ‘huge opportunity’ to develop the North, particularly in Ontario.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features QuestEx CEO Joseph Mullin, who discusses the company’s projects in B.C.’s Golden Triangle, with a special focus on the KSP project, which is heading towards its maiden resource.
To learn more visit: https://questex.ca/
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

Jan 4, 2022 • 47min
Episode 272: Exploration companies have a role in ESG, ft Integra Resources CEO George Salamis
This week’s episode features Integra Resources president and CEO George Salamis in conversation with The Northern Miner’s Henry Lazenby at the Global Mining Symposium. Salamis discussed the latest news on the company’s DeLamar project in Idaho, as well as the mood of the political and regulatory environment in the United States. He also explains how exploration companies need to do their part in environmental, social and governmental reforms, “ESG is something we all have to do.”
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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Dec 28, 2021 • 45min
Episode 271: How to make mining ‘cool’, ft McEwen, Bobicki and Genik at the Global Mining Symposium
This week’s episode features the Making Mining Cool for the Next Generation panel at the Global Mining Symposium, with Dr. Erin R. Bobicki, Associate Professor, University of Alberta; Siri C. Genik, Principal and Founder, Bridge; and Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, McEwen Mining. The panelists debated the best ways to attract young people to the industry, with a focus on the environment, as well as a need for better messaging and more science education for the general public. The panel was moderated by Marc Borbas, VP of Talent Solutions for Glacier Media.
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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Dec 21, 2021 • 51min
Episode 270: ‘Our supply chains are too big’, ft Electra Battery CEO Trent Mell
This week’s episode features Electra Battery Materials president and CEO Trent Mell in conversation with Mining.com executive editor Frik Els at the Global Mining Symposium. Trent discussed the fragility of commodity supplies, particularly for the battery metals, and how North America should focus on nickel production on the continent rather than relying on China. He also says that Electra Battery Metals will soon be able to offer the cleanest ‘cobalt sulfate on the planet’.
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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Dec 14, 2021 • 40min
Episode 269: AME Roundup 2022 preview, ft Kendra Johnston and Zach Flood
This week’s episode features a preview of the annual AME Roundup conference taking place in Vancouver on Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, 2022. AME president and CEO Kendra Johnston and Kenorland Minerals president and CEO Zach Flood explain what the conference is all about and the many opportunities available to students and recent graduates. They also take a look back at the year in exploration and M&A, and how the conference has evolved since the onset of the pandemic.
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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Dec 7, 2021 • 48min
Episode 268: Magnetics ‘upwards of 80% of the rare earth market’, ft Cox, Chalmers and Grove
This week’s episode features the Deconstructing the Rare Earths Elements Market panel at the Global Mining Symposium, featuring Clint Cox, president of the Anchor House; Mark Chalmers, president and CEO of Energy Fuels; and Chris Grove, president of Commerce Resources. The panel discussed the role of government in promoting rare earth production, as well as which rare earths are the most used, where demand is heading, and the latest moves in China. The panel was moderated by Northern Miner senior reporter Carl A. Williams.
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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Nov 30, 2021 • 51min
Episode 267: ‘Inflation is definitely on its way’, ft Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow
This week’s episode features Barrick Gold president and CEO Mark Bristow in conversation with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro. Mark discusses the gold industry, which he describes as the ‘top of the market’, global markets, warning ‘We’re due for a big correction’, globalism, inflation and how to gain social license by genuinely helping communities prosper.
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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Nov 23, 2021 • 52min
Episode 266: Southwest Athabasca to be 'key producer’ of uranium mines, ft. Ross McElroy
This week’s episode features Fission Uranium president and CEO Ross McElroy in conversation with Northern Miner multimedia producer Henry Lazenby. Ross goes in-depth on the geology of Fission's Patterson Lake South project in Saskatchewan, which he sees as a key area of future production of the world’s uranium supply. He also discusses the company’s recent capital raise and his future outlook on the PLS project.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features Stratabound Minerals president and CEO Kim Tyler, who discusses the company’s Freemont gold project in California, as well as other projects in Canada.
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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Nov 16, 2021 • 43min
Episode 265: Agnico Eagle focuses on exploration post-Kirkland Lake merger, ft CEO Sean Boyd
This week’s episode features Agnico Eagle Mines’ Q3 conference call with CEO Sean Boyd, who discusses the company’s recent merger with Kirkland Lake Gold, which he describes as a “regional consolidation opportunity.” He also comments on record Q3 production, rising mining costs and the company’s aggressive exploration strategy moving forward.
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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Nov 9, 2021 • 59min
Episode 264: Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel 'extremely frustrated' with CRA, demands return of $777M
This week’s episode features Cameco’s Q3 conference call with president and CEO Tim Gitzel, who describes the fundamentals of uranium as the “best conditions ever.” He also discusses how nuclear energy is essential to reducing greenhouse gases and achieving ‘net zero’ carbon emissions, and the latest developments in the company’s multi-year dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features Starcore International Mines president and director Robert Eadie on the company’s San Martin and El Creston projects in Mexico. Visit them online at: https://starcore.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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