The Northern Miner Podcast

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week’s episode features the Decarbonization Panel from the Canadian Mining Journal’s Re-imagine Mining Symposium, featuring Emily Thorn Corthay, Founder and CEO, Thorn and Associates; Mark Fellows, Co-founder, Director, Commercial, Skarn Associates; Luke Mahoney, Head of Technology and innovation, Vale; Maarten van Koppen, VP, Product Management, MacLean Engineering; and Brian Huff, VP of Product Technology BP BHEV, Sandvik. The panel discusses a wide variety of perspectives on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a theoretical and a practical level. 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 a keynote interview with George Hemingway, Partner and Head of Innovation Practice for The Stratalis Group, at the Canadian Mining Journal's Reimagine Mining Symposium. George discusses how the mining industry is still a target for ESG advocates, as well as the challenges it faces in recruiting and keeping new talent. He also reemphasizes his core message of trust as a key aspect of branding in the 21st century. 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/