The Northern Miner Podcast

Lesley Stokes returns from the annual Kamloops Exploration Group(KEG)conference with plenty of updates on BC exploration. Meanwhile, discussion on the showdown between Eastmain Resources (TSX: ER; US-OTC: EANRF) and Columbus Gold (TSX: CGT; US-OTC: CBGDF), and Taseko Mines'(TSX: TKO; NYSE-MKT: TGB)brouhaha with investor Raging River Capital. Bonus coverage: Exclusive interview with new Pilot Gold (TSX: PLG; US-OTC: PLGTF)CEO Cal Everett, and much more! Stories referenced in this episode: Pilot CEO Everett drawn to upside at Goldstrike: http://www.northernminer.com/news/pilot-ceo-everett-drawn-to-big-upside-at-goldstrike/1003772188/ Asiamet defines BKM in Indonesia: http://www.northernminer.com/news/asiamet-defines-bkm-in-indonesia/1003772153/ Editorial: What happened to the copper rally?: http://www.northernminer.com/commodities-markets/editorial-what-happened-to-the-copper-rally/1003772132/ Music Credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil overcome long odds and technical challenges courtesy of Windows 10 to deliver another riveting episode on time and on budget. Topics include discussion on a merger between NewCastle Gold (TSX: NCA; US-OTC: CTMQF) and Catalyst Copper (TSXV: CCY; US-OTC: CATXF), Agnico Eagle Mines' (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) Amaruq gold discovery in Nunavut, and an exclusive interview with De Beers Canada CEO Kim Truter. AKA The one where Matt accidentally deletes the podcast files and we have to record three separate times. Totally random pop-culture tangents: Google's self-driving cars, Lesley's Indonesian adventures, water on the moon, and drinks with Bill Murray. Stories referenced in this episode: Warke discusses NewCastle-Catalyst deal, plans for Castle Mountain: http://www.northernminer.com/news/warke-discusses-newcastle-deal-upside-at-castle-mountain/1003771815/ AuRico CEO talks Kemess strategy, royalty portfolio: www.northernminer.com/news/aurico-ce…io/1003770604/ Music Credit: Aurea Carmina by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil tackle precious metal fundamentals, Kinross Gold's (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) plan to revitalize the Tasiast gold mine in West Africa, the new-look Barkerville Gold's (TSXV: BGM; US-OTC: BGMZF) strategy at Cow Mountain in B.C., AuRico Metals (TSX: AMI; US-OTC: ARCTF) two-pronged royalty and development upside, and an old-fashioned showdown between Eastmain Resources (TSX: ER; US-OTC: EANRF) and Columbus Gold (TSX: CGT; US-OTC: CBGDF). Obligatory irreverent pop culture references include: Led Zeppelin and airships, Transformers, drone racing, and more. Stories referenced in this episode: Kinross aims to move Tasiast from liability to ‘world-class': http://www.northernminer.com/news/kinross-aims-to-move-tasiast-from-liability-to-world-class/1003771606/ AuRico CEO talks Kemess strategy, royalty portfolio: http://www.northernminer.com/news/aurico-ceo-talks-kemess-strategy-royalty-portfolio/1003770604/ Music Credit: Aurea Carmina by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil head into the long weekend with discussions on CanAlaska Uranium's (TSXV: CVV; US-OTC: CVVUF) recent moves in the Athabasca Basin, Metanor Resources (TSXV: MTO; US-OTC: MEAOF)exploration plans around the Bachelor Lake mine, Skeena Resources' (TSXV: SKE; US-OTC: SKREF) Ron Netolitzky getting back to work at Snip in B.C., and Eldorado Gold's (TSX: ELD; NYSE: EGO) plans for its operations in China. Bonus: Simpson references, interstellar diamond creation, Justin Trudeau's first federal budget, and more. Stories referenced in this episode: Eldorado sees more ‘constructive relationship’ in Greece: http://www.northernminer.com/news/eldorado-ceo-sees-more-constructive-relationship-in-greece/1003770229/ Editorial: Is ‘Peak Gold’ finally here?http://www.northernminer.com/metals-markets/editorial-is-peak-gold-finally-here/1003769825/ Red Cloud launches equity crowdfunding platform: http://www.northernminer.com/stock-markets-investing/red-cloud-launches-equity-crowdfunding-platform/1003770469/ CanAlaska Uranium regains momentum in the Athabasca: http://www.northernminer.com/news/canalaska-uranium-regains-momentum-in-the-athabasca/1003770519/ Metanor takes aim at Moroy in Quebec: http://www.northernminer.com/news/metanor-takes-aim-at-moroy-in-quebec/1003770637/ Music Credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil host a jam-packed show featuring commentary by Exploration Insights' Brent Cook, a look at B2Gold's next mine in Mali, and a chat on rising commodity prices. Also, Matt attempts an Irish accent, and Lesley digs into Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Stories referenced in this episode: B2Gold locks up funding for Fekola mine in Mali: http://www.northernminer.com/news/b2gold-locks-up-funding-for-fekola-mine-in-mali/1003769680/ Gold should stay strong in 2016: http://www.northernminer.com/news/gold-should-stay-strong-in-2016/1003769684/ Brent Cook on the dilemma retail investors face: http://www.northernminer.com/investing/pdac-2016-brent-cook-on-the-dilemma-retail-investors-face/1003768749/ Ivanhoe, Zijin wrap up prefeasibility study at Kamoa in DRC: http://www.northernminer.com/news/ivanhoe-zijin-wrap-up-prefeasibility-study-at-kamoa-in-drc/1003769644/ Barrick Gold fined for Argentina spill: http://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-gold-fined-for-argentina-spill/1003769698/ Music Credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil are busy following a flurry of merger and acquisition deals this week, including: Lundin Mining and Freeport; Endeavour Mining and True Gold; and Silver Standard and Claude Resources. Also post-PDAC coverage with on-the-floor audio from Staff Writer Salma Tarikh, and talk on mine safety and mental health awareness in light of the Lily and Katanga mine disasters. Stories referenced in this episode: Lily, Katanga disasters underline a stark reminder on mine safety: http://www.northernminer.com/regulatory-issues/lily-katanga-disasters-underline-a-stark-reminder-on-mine-safety/1003768740/ Lundin Mining takes a US$262M shot at Freeport’s stake in Cukaru Peki: http://www.northernminer.com/news/lundin-takes-a-us262m-shot-at-freeports-stake-in-cukaru-peki/1003768721/ Claude deal offers Silver Standard a Canadian foothold: http://www.northernminer.com/news/silver-standard-eyes-canadian-production-with-claude-deal/1003768719/ Endeavour to grow in West Africa with True Gold offer: http://www.northernminer.com/ma-financing-and-restructuring/endeavour-to-expand-west-african-footprint-via-true-gold-bid/1003768716/ PDAC 2016: China remains ‘engine of growth’ for commodities: http://www.northernminer.com/metals-markets/pdac-2016-china-remains-engine-of-growth-for-commodities/1003768794/ PDAC 2016: Andrew Cheatle shares his upbeat view on the industry: http://www.northernminer.com/general/pdac-2016-andrew-cheatle-shares-his-upbeat-view-on-the-industry/1003768751/ Music Credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil talk Goldcorp's "kitchen sink" annual report, NexGen's "monster" Arrow resource at Rook I, North Korea (?!), and Integra's Gold Rush Challenge. Bonus discussion on uranium fundamentals, corebox.net, and more. Stories referenced in this episode: Nexgen's Arrow: http://www.northernminer.com/news/nexgen-unveils-monster-resource-at-arrow/1003768683/ Centerra Interview: http://www.northernminer.com/news/centerra-ceo-touts-strong-balance-sheet-organic-growth-2/1003768644/ Goldcorp's Results: http://www.northernminer.com/news/goldcorps-new-look-conservatism-fails-to-impress/1003768263/ Fraser Institute Survey: http://www.northernminer.com/investing/saskatchewan-top-canadian-jurisdiction-for-mining-investments/1003768553/ Trish Saywell's Argentina Coverage: http://www.northernminer.com/news/interview-argentinas-mines-secretary-meilan-says-country-strives-to-make-up-for-lost-time/1003768528/ Music Credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Staff writers Lesley Stokes and Matt Keevil kickoff their inaugural recording session from our studio in Vancouver. Topics include the recent spike in gold prices, the lithium boom in Nevada's Clayton Valley, and AME BC CEO Gavin Dirom's comments on the Nenqay Deni Accord between the B.C. government and Tsilhqot'in Nation. Bonus discussion on copper producers' struggles, Rubicon's Phoenix, Pretium's Brucejack, and more.