The Northern Miner Podcast

This week's episode presents an engaging discussion with PearTree founder and CEO Ron Bernbaum, as he joins host Adrian Pocobelli to explore the potential adverse effects of proposed tax changes in Canada on the exploration sector. Bernbaum outlines the challenges faced in altering the government's perspective on these changes and articulates the severe implications for the junior mining sector if these proposals are enacted. Additionally, he provides insights into the prevailing sentiment within the mining industry and shares an update on PearTree's performance amidst difficult market conditions. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.  This week's CEO Spotlight features enCore Energy executive chairman William Sheriff on the company's in-situ uranium projects in Texas and Wyoming, and why in-situ uranium extraction is one of the cleanest ways to produce the metal. To learn more, visit: https://encoreuranium.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

This week’s episode features Global X Director of Research Rohan Reddy, who joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss macroeconomic factors impacting the metals markets. Reddy delves into the fundamentals of uranium, nickel, copper, and oil, and notes how declining demand out of China is offsetting lower supplies of metals such as copper. He also explains why conflict in the Red Sea is creating uncertainty in the oil market. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. In this week’s CEO Spotlight, we feature the second of three interviews with FM Global about the importance of investing in resilience. In this episode, Neil M. Chaudhuri, OVP, Operations Chief Engineer, discusses how the shift towards renewable energy is impacting the mining sector risk.fmglobal.com/mining 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 podcast features Canadian Nuclear Association President and CEO John Gorman in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the fresh optimism by global governments towards nuclear energy as a safe and reliable way to reduce greenhouse gases. Gorman shares insights from his experience at COP 28 in Dubai, where countries committed to tripling their usage of nuclear energy by 2050, highlighting significant changes in perspectives by decision-makers since his last appearance on the program in 2020. The discussion delves into topics such as small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear waste management, as well as concerns about nuclear weapon proliferation as a result of increased nuclear energy usage. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's CEO Spotlight features Grounded Lithium president and CEO Gregg Smith on the company's Kindersley Lithium project in the Canadian prairies, and their recent investment from Denison Mines. To learn more, visit: https://groundedlithium.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/

This week's episode feature geopolitical and natural resource commentator Paul from the Sirius Report in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on Ukraine-Russia, the Red Sea, the Middle East and Africa's Sahel region.The discussion centers on the crucial role of natural resources in the unfolding of global events, and how the Global South is strategically utilizing its resource wealth to counterbalance the West. Additionally, Paul examines the West's intensified efforts in deep-sea mining as it strives to secure essential metals for its economies. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. In this week's CEO Spotlight, we feature the first of three interviews with FM Global about the importance of investing in resilience. In this episode, Michael Beaumont, Group Manager, Account Engineering, discusses the various forms of risk on mine sites. to learn more visit https://risk.fmglobal.com/mining/p/1 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 Veracio's Chief Alliance Officer, Annelie Lundström, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the latest developments in mining industry technology. Lundström describes how artificial intelligence is creating massive efficiencies in both exploration and mineral processing, and how companies, both large and small, can take advantage. She also discusses Europe's prospects in reaching its green energy transition goals and what will be required to achieve them. 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/

In this week's episode, AME President and CEO Keerit Jutla joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the state of mining in Canada and the upcoming AME Roundup conference. Jutla delves into the challenges faced by the mining industry and society in securing critical minerals and explores how Canada and the mining sector are advancing in mining practices, engaging with Indigenous peoples, and fostering reconciliation. Additionally, he provides a sneak peek at the AME Roundup conference, set to take place from January 22-25, 2024, in Vancouver. 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/

This week's episode features MINING.com senior editor Cecilia Jamasmie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the big stories of 2023. Jamasmie sheds light on the rise of resource nationalism and the influence of social media activism, particularly in Latin America, and how this trend has introduced new uncertainties into previously stable mining regions in countries such as Chile, Panama, and Mexico. Additionally, she explores the fallout of the deal between Teck Resources and Glencore, the advancements in deep-sea mining, China's restrictions on essential minerals like germanium, gallium, and graphite, as well as the significant increase in mergers among mining companies throughout the year. 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/ Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201

This week's episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on macroeconomics and precious metals. Christian continues to see a chance of recession in 2024-2025, with gold benefitting from a hostile political environment, both dometically in the United States, as well as geopolitically around the world. He continues to see investor demand as the greatest force driving gold and silver prices, and discusses the inner mechanics of how CPM Group thinks about the fundamentals of the metals. He also discusses platinum and palladium markets and the reasons behind their recent price action. 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/

This week’s episode features Access Mining managing partner George McLeod in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on gold, the Ukraine war, China, Latin America and shipping in the Red Sea. McLeod shares his “tepidly optimistic” view on commodities, and why America and Europe might be trying to distance themselves from the war in Ukraine. He also discusses the political volatility towards mining in Panama with the shutdown of First Quatum’s Cobre Panama mine, and why gold is looking bullish heading into the new year. 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/

This week's episode features Michele Ashby, CEO and founder of Ashby Consulting Enterprises, in an engaging discussion with host Adrian Pocobelli about women on corporate boards. Ashby shares insights on the progress made in the mining industry to include more women in board roles, addressing both personal and societal challenges women encounter in this journey. She offers valuable strategies for aspiring board members on how to secure a board position and effective ways to contribute once they are on the board. Additionally, Ashby delves into the broader role of boards, highlighting when they should intervene in company decisions and emphasizing the growing significance of artificial intelligence in corporate governance. 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/