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The Northern Miner Podcast

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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 19min

Fortuna Mining CEO Jorge Ganoza on working in frontier jurisdictions

This week's episode features Fortuna Mining cofounder, president and CEO Jorge Ganoza in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on key aspects of the company's operations. Ganoza shares insights into the decision behind rebranding from Fortuna Silver to Fortuna Mining, emphasizing the evolving scope of their business. He also highlights the distinction between stakeholder engagement and communication, stressing its importance in the mining industry. Ganoza’s positive approach to seeking projects in frontier regions such as Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Argentina is explored, along with his leadership philosophy. He also emphasizes the significance of finding the right people and empowering them to navigate the complexities of operating across multiple jurisdictions. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's CEO Spotlight features Awale Resources CEO Andrew Chubb, who discusses the company's Odienné project in Côte d'Ivoire. To learn more, visit: https://awaleresources.ca and find them on the TSX Venture Exchange at TSX.V: ARIC.  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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Sep 3, 2024 • 50min

The story of Pretium Resources, ft Tudor Gold CEO Ken Konkin—part 2, Heartbreak

In this week's episode, Ken Konkin, President and CEO of Tudor Gold, reflects on his experiences at Pretium Resources, particularly the challenges the company encountered when Strathcona raised concerns about the company's Brucejack project in late 2013. Konkin discusses how Strathcona’s decision to go public with their concerns may have been premature, and how their methodology, designed to avoid the "nugget effect", may have been inadequate in addressing Pretium’s ultra-high-grade deposit. 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 17min

The story of Pretium Resources, ft Tudor Gold CEO Ken Konkin—part 1, Discovery

In this week's episode, Ken Konkin, President and CEO of Tudor Gold, shares insights from his time at Pretium Resources and the pivotal moments that led to the company's high-grade gold discoveries in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Konkin recounts how five companies had previously drilled the claims without success, only for Pretium to make a breakthrough. He emphasises the critical role of thorough sampling, explaining that some drill cores, which appeared barren upon visual inspection, later revealed significant high-grade gold when sampled, underscoring the value of comprehensive exploration techniques. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's CEO Spotlight features Surge Battery Metals chairman and director Graham Harris, who discusses the company's Nevada Morth Lithium project. To learn more, visit: https://surgebatterymetals.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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 13min

‘The gold price action is not a Western story’, ft Canaccord Genuity’s Cam Currie

In this week's episode, Cam Currie, senior investment advisor at Canaccord Genuity and founder of Currie Metals and Mining Group, joins host Adrian Pocobelli to analyze the recent surge in gold and gold stocks. Currie offers his insights on how autocratic BRICS nations are driving up gold prices as they move toward establishing a new gold standard. He also explains why he believes gold stocks remain undervalued and underowned, emphasizing that "the narrative isn’t there yet" and suggesting there may still be significant potential for gold stock appreciation. 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Aug 13, 2024 • 55min

Canadian capital markets show strength, ft TMX Group's Dean McPherson

In this week's episode, Dean McPherson, Head of Global Mining at TMX Group, joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the renewed focus on the Canadian mining industry within Canadian capital markets. McPherson highlights how both the TSX and TSX Venture exchanges are reaping the benefits, though he notes that the majority of investment is flowing towards larger issuers on both platforms. He also addresses concerns regarding recent warnings from the Canadian government about foreign investments in resource companies. 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 3min

Rick Rule looks back on ‘original gold bug’ James Dines

In this week's episode, Rule Investment Media CEO Rick Rule joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the legacy of renowned newsletter writer James Dines (1931-2022). Rule delves into the 'larger than life' impact Dines had on the resource investment community and highlights his pioneering contributions to mass psychology and technical analysis in newsletter writing. Additionally, Rule shares personal anecdotes about his friendship with Dines, recounting how they met and what it was like to spend time with the legendary "Mr. Dines." All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Rick Rule's Virtual Private Placement Bootcamp: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/rick-rule-s-virtual-private-placement-bootcamp?utm_source=aff&utm_campaign=5 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 14min

Chief Dawna Hope on Victoria Gold’s ongoing heap leach pad failure

This week's episode features Chief Dawna Hope of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Chief Hope discusses her experience dealing with the heap leach pad failure at Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine in Yukon. She shares how she discovered the disaster, the responses from the Yukon and federal governments, as well as the company's actions. Chief Hope expresses her concern over the lack of urgency in the response, and she also highlights the numerous risks the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun faces concerning groundwater contamination and the potential impact on their traditional lifestyle. 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 12min

Copper centre-stage at Rule Symposium, ft Henry Lazenby

This week’s episode features Northern Miner western editor Henry Lazenby in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing his experience at the Rule Symposium in Boca Raton, Florida, held from July 7-11, 2024. Lazenby highlighted the significant interest in copper and silver among metals investors, noting the growing activity in the United States as miners look to capitalize on the rerouting of supply chains. He also observed that the conference was well-attended, with a notable presence of young people eager to learn more about the industry. 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 11min

MineConnect’s Marla Tremblay on connecting the mining industry

This week’s episode features MineConnect Executive Director Marla Tremblay in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about how the organization facilitates relationships within the mining industry at both provincial and international levels. Tremblay discusses MineConnect's history and its role in the industry, highlighting its origins as a connector between miners and suppliers. She explains that the organization is primarily funded through memberships and, despite having a staff of only four employees, successfully hosts international delegations and organizes events for mining conferences. All this and a Victoria Gold update 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 4min

What’s happening at Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine in Yukon? ft Blair McBride

This week’s episode features Northern Miner production editor Blair McBride in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing recent developments at Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine in Yukon. McBride recounts a series of unusual events, including a heap leach pad failure at the mine, which occurred while he was attending an investment conference in Dawson City. He details the company’s and the Yukon government’s responses, noting that a government official has warned of ongoing risks of further landslides that could contaminate the water supply. 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 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

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