The Northern Miner Podcast

This week's episode features an interview with Northern Miner senior reporter Carl A. Williams, who discusses all things mining and science, including biogeochemical prospecting, artificial intelligence and space mining. He also described his experience at this year's PDAC conference, which was his first time at the event. All this and more with editor and host Adrian Pocobelli. Articles by Carl referenced in the interview: Reading the tree leaves, by Carl A. Williams AI, machine learning to deliver ‘wave of discoveries’, by Carl A. Williams Photo credit: Four views of asteroid Bennu along with a corresponding global mosaic. The images were taken on Dec. 2, 2018, by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft’s PolyCam camera. Credit: NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona. 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 veteran mining recruiter Erik Buckland, senior client manager at Lincoln Strategy International. Buckland describes how the mining industry has held up relatively well compared to the rest of the economy, with mining jobs still in high demand. He also explained how new protocols have been developed to enact social distancing on mine sites, and how there has been an increased interest in job expertise relating to health and safety. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features a fireside chat with senior executives from Kinross Gold, including president and CEO Paul Rollinson, Chief Financial Officer Andrea Freeborough, Chief Technology Officer Paul Tomory, Corporate Development, External Relations & Chief Legal Officer Geoffrey Gold, and Tom Elliott, Investor Relations & Corporate Development. The event was put on by the TD Securities Management Speaker Series, and was moderated by Greg Barnes, Equity Research. The wide-ranging discussion hits on many of the topical issues that have arisen during the coronavirus pandemic, such as supply chain risks, how to protect a mine site, how the company is dealing with its corporate debt, what the impact of the oil price is, and what social distance means at a mine site. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features a keynote speech by Pretium Resources president and CEO Joe Ovsenek at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto. Ovsenek discusses the history of the Brucejack mine from concept to production over more than 20 years. He also warns miners to beware of royalty deals at the early stage of mine development, and mentions how the company hopes to find another large-scale deposit on the property. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features the second part of a keynote speech by mining mogul and financier Robert Friedland at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto. Friedland discusses how the anti-microbial qualities of copper can help eliminate superbugs, such as the coronavirus, and will be needed in places such as hospitals and cruise lines. He also warns about an impending shortage in copper as the world becomes greener and more electrified. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features the first part of a keynote speech by mining mogul and financier Robert Friedland at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto. Friedland discusses how the proposed Green New Deal will generate a massive increase in copper demand, how Chile is more difficult to business in than its reputation would suggest, and how electric vehicles will create an insatiable demand for metals such as copper, platinum and palladium. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features a keynote speech by Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto. Bristow discusses how gold production is "teetering on the brink of a production decline" and how Barrick plans to circumvent the situation by developing 'Tier 1' mines and prospects. He also explains how ESG is becoming a major factor in investment decisions, and how mining companies have a moral obligation and duty to develop local communities. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features a speech by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his vision for the mining industry in the context of climate change at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto on March 2, 2020. Trudeau draws comparisons between today’s climate debate and the NAFTA debate from the late-1980s; responds to Teck’s decision to cancel its Frontier oil sands project; and explains why Canadian miners should take a leading role in developing a responsible and socially conscious mining industry. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features excerpts from Cameco's Feb. 7, 2020, conference call. Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel discusses the fundamentals of the uranium market, spot market purchases, vision and strategy, ESG, the company's tax dispute with the CRA, and supply risk in the uranium market. All this and more with online editor and 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 episode features excepts from the Barrick Gold and Freeport McMoRan conference calls. Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow discusses the focus on ESG as a ‘strategic imperative’, the company outlook, the dividend, and the gold market. Freeport-McMoRan CEO Richard C. Adkerson discusses the company’s focus on ESG and safety, the copper market, and the latest news from its massive Grasberg project in Indonesia, which is the subject of media speculation as a potential Barrick acquisition. All this and more with online editor and 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/