

The Northern Miner Podcast
The Northern Miner
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.
As an independent, fully paid news source, The Northern Miner maintains a commitment to objective reporting not influenced by any external interests.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 6min
Kari Granger on M&A management strategies and AI in the workforce
This week’s episode features TGN Consulting founding partner and CEO Kari Granger in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the practical challenges of M&A. Granger explains how company cultures can collide when joining two companies and how generalist workers can adapt better than others with very specific tasks. She also describes the importance of AI in regard to deskless and deskbound workers.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features New Pacific Metals president and CEO Andrew Williams on the company’s Silver Sand and Carangas projects in Bolivia. To learn more, visit: https://www.newpacificmetals.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

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 9min
Worldwide physical gold demand driving prices, ft CPM Group’s Jeffrey Christian
This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the gold market. Christian describes what he sees as the major factors impacting the gold price, including a growing demand for physical metal as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty and perceived stability of the financial system. He also explains why physical gold demand has a bigger impact than ETFs on price in the long term.
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

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
AI Energy CEO Mariem Akrout on AI's impact on the mining industry
This week’s episode features AI Energy CEO Mariem Akrout in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing the latest developments in artificial intelligence and its impact on the mining industry. Akrout explains how AI can create efficiencies within companies to save both money and time. She also describes how AI technology can be used to reassess deposits, providing more accurate and efficient evaluations.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features SRK Consulting’s Adrian Dance on the company’s approach to processing ore in a more efficient way. To learn more visit: https://www.srk.com/
Also:
SRK Profile - Adrian Dance: https://www.srk.com/en/consultants/adrian-dance
SRK Services https://www.srk.com/en/services/Pre-Concentration-Solutions
Adrian Dance LI's Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dance/
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

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 11min
On the front lines of the green transition, ft technician Craig Adam
This week’s episode features Craig Adam, a wind turbine technician and former uranium processing technician, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. They discuss the unique experiences and challenges of working in two industries critical to the green transition. Adam shares insights from his 14 years of experience in uranium processing in Saskatchewan, including safety precautions, security, and pay at a uranium mine. He also delves into his work in the wind turbine industry, highlighting the risks and benefits of this field.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features Novo Resources executive co-chairman Mike Spreadborough on the company’s multiple gold projects in Australia, including the Egina joint venture with De Grey Mining. To learn more, visit: https://novoresources.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