The Northern Miner Podcast

The Northern Miner
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Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 8min

Jeffrey Christian on gold: Impact of US elections, the Middle East, and interest rates

This week’s episode features CPM Group Managing Partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing the key factors influencing gold prices. Christian highlights how certain uncertainties have yet to be factored into the market and explains why lower interest rates are likely to continue supporting higher prices. He also touches on trends in silver, nickel, and lithium. 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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Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 18min

‘Enthusiasm’ growing for mining in Argentina, ft former Undersecretary of Mining Juan Biset

This week’s episode features consultant and former Undersecretary of Mining and Sustainability in Argentina, Juan Biset, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. They discuss the latest developments in Argentina's mining sector, highlighting a shift in public perception as more positive stories emerge in the media about mineral extraction, particularly in the context of the green transition. Biset also explains the incentives introduced by President Javier Milei's government to attract foreign investment, especially in mining. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features SRK Consulting’s Findlay Fraser, Principal Structural Geologist, and Andrew LeRiche, Senior Consultant in Rock Mechanics, on the company’s new HiveMap 3D digital mapping solution. To learn more visit: ⁠https://hivemap3d.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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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 13min

Management surfaces as key issue at precious metals conferences, ft Henry Lazenby

This week's episode features Northern Miner western editor Henry Lazenby in discussion with host Adrian Pocobelli on key insights from two major events in September 2024: the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek (Sept. 10-13) and the Denver Gold Group’s Gold Forum Americas in Colorado Springs (Sept. 15-18). Lazenby highlights how management issues, geopolitics, record gold prices, and supply chain challenges dominated discussions at both conferences. He also notes a shift in focus, with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) concerns taking a backseat after being at the forefront of industry conversations for years. 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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Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 21min

Ana Juarez on her new children’s book on mining

In this week’s episode, Ana Juarez introduces her latest children’s book, Ana’s Adventure at the Mine: Enigmas Buried in History, the sequel to her previous work, Ana’s Adventure at the Mine: The Secret of La Esperanza. Juarez highlights the vital role metals have played in shaping civilizations and explains why it’s essential for children to gain a balanced perspective on mining as part of their education.  All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Major Drilling’s  Marc Landry, Chief Technology Officer, and David Clarke, Senior Advisor Geological Technologies, on the company's recent innovations in imaging and AI. To learn more, visit: https://majordrilling.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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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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