The Northern Miner Podcast

This week's episode features the Northern Miner editorial team discussing this year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention. Editor-in-Chief Alisha Hiyate, Western Editor Henry Lazenby, Senior Staff Reporter Colin McClelland, and Copy Editor and Production Editor Blair McBride share their thoughts on the main takeaways from the conference. These include a general positive sentiment, junior mining finance struggles, Minister Wilkinson's comments on Chinese investment, Barrick Gold's Mark Bristow, Ontario’s Ring of Fire, and Indigenous participation in mining. 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

This week's episode features consultant and former Undersecretary of Mining and Sustainability in Argentina, Juan Biset, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the latest developments in Argentina. Biset praises Argentina and many of its neighbors in South America as "the land of opportunity," which could aid the United States and the West in securing the critical metals needed to transition to a green economy. He also emphasizes how the United States should act with more urgency and aggressiveness in its desire to foster new relationships and partnerships, given that its strategic competitor, China, has had a two-decade head start. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. In this week’s CEO Spotlight, we feature the third of three interviews with FM Global about the importance of investing in resilience. In this episode, Eric Jones, Vice President, Global Manager, business risk consulting, discusses the impacts and costs of disruption for mining companies. 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 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

This week's episode features Kimberly Darlington, president and founder of Refined Substance, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the nature of investor relations in the mining industry in 2024. Darlington explains why younger investors often remain unaware of the opportunities in mining investment, as well as the challenges in reaching them through short video formats on platforms such as TikTok. She also describes the new approaches mining companies are taking in the field of investor relations. 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

This week's episode features Jonathan Lafontaine, strategic advisor for exploration and promotion in the mining sector for the Government of Quebec, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the genesis of Quebec's current mining policy. Lafontaine delves into the broader social trends that motivated the government to formulate a strategy in 2019 aimed at supporting North America's supply chain. He also highlights policies that encourage mining projects for minerals crucial to transitioning towards a green energy grid. Furthermore, Lafontaine explores the vital distinction, as seen by the Government of Quebec, between critical and strategic minerals. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. In this week's CEO Spotlight, Kirkland Lake Discoveries VP of Corporate Development Stefan Sklepowicz discusses the company's Lucky Strike copper-gold project in Ontario. To learn more, visit: https://www.kirklandlakediscoveries.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

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/