The Northern Miner Podcast

This week’s podcast feature geopolitical and natural resource commentator Paul from the Sirius Report in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Paul delves into the nuances of gold and silver premiums on the Shanghai Gold Exchange and highlights the substantial silver acquisitions by the Chinese government in recent years. Paul observes a burgeoning disparity between the paper and physical gold and silver markets, a divide he anticipates will be rectified once the “West is drained of metal.” Additionally, he sheds light on the evolving energy strategy of Russia as the nation progressively curtails its energy product exports. 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, Dean McPherson, TMX Group’s Head of Global Mining, joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the latest trends in the capital markets in the context of the resource sector. McPherson describes a general sense of disappointment among miners in 2023 regarding mining stock valuations, particularly given the potential seen in the green energy transition. He delves into the geopolitical and macroeconomic influences that have dampened the global investment enthusiasm for mining and explains why this could present an opportunity for long-term investors. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Archer Exploration president and CEO Tom Meyer, who discusses the company’s Grasset nickel project in Quebec. To learn more, visit: https://archerexploration.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 Ana Gabriela Juarez, president of CTA Environmental Consultants and founder of WIM Central America, in a wide-ranging conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on ESG, her new children’s book, and how women are faring in the mining industry. Juarez also explains why Central America represents a great opportunity for mining companies that often overlook the region in favour of South America. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Purepoint Uranium president and CEO Chris Frostad, who discusses the company’s Hook Lake and Smart Lake projects in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin.. To learn more, visit: https://purepoint.ca/ 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 Canaccord Genuity senior investment advisor Cam Currie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the undervaluation in gold stocks as well as potential opportunities in silver and copper. Currie sees a recession on the horizon while warning about banks, sovereign debt, and fiat currencies. He also shares his view on the BRICS summit in August and what the macroeconomic implications might be for the future of the world. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Vizsla Silver president and CEO Michael Konnert, who discusses the company’s Panuco silver project in Mexico. To learn more, visit: https://vizslasilvercorp.ca/ 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, Clareo's Managing Director Satish Rao joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss the U.S. critical minerals strategy. Rao delves into how the Inflation Reduction Act has emphasized downstream products like batteries and electric vehicles, but may have overlooked upstream challenges, particularly the mining of essential raw materials. He points out that permitting processes can take up to two decades in the U.S., emphasizing that the aims of friend-shoring critical metals might fall short unless there's a tangible shift in focus and policy direction. This week’s CEO Spotlight features PearTree Canada founder and CEO Ron Bernbaum on how changes to tax policy in the 2023 federal budget could undermine the financing of exploration companies in Canada. To learn more, visit: https://peartreecanada.com/ 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 Caelen Burand, founder of Young Mining Professionals Arizona and ASM consultant & engineer, who joins host Adrian Pocobelli to discuss how the mining industry is performing from young people’s perspectives. Burand delves into why many individuals who enter the mining industry after college tend to move on after only a few years, and suggests ways the industry could better retain them. He also touches on the growing interest among young professionals in “whole rock mining”—the concept of extracting all minerals from a rock rather than just a select few. Lastly, Burand discusses his consulting work with artisanal and small-scale miners, emphasizing ways the industry can enhance its strategies in this crucial sector. 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/ Print

This week's episode features Zelandez CEO Gene Morgan in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the challenges related to lithium extraction. Morgan, whose company is a lithium brine service provider, explains how technological developments are enabling a faster understanding of lithium resources as well as better extraction methods, but he states that the industry still faces hurdles, including slow permitting and a lack of qualified talent. He describes how the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act legislation is helping develop local supply chains, and how these will be crucial to meeting future demand for lithium in electric vehicles and the electrification of the grid. 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 Northern Miner senior staff writer Colin McClelland in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on Colin’s recent visit to the Yukon, where he toured several mining projects. Colin shared his takeaways from the visit, such as the infrastructure challenges, as well as the unique opportunities for miners in the largely unexplored area. He also described how some large-scale miners, such as B2Gold, were taking interest in the region and discussed the possibility of a multi-project consolidation.  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 Northern Miner western editor Henry Lazenby in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on mining developments in Tonopah, Nevada. Lazenby narrates his firsthand account from a recent multi-site tour near this mining hub, shedding light on a range of promising ventures involving precious metals and lithium clay. Lazenby describes the ‘electric’ excitement of the local community, who support the developments on both a political and financial level. Furthermore, he hints at the growing interest of major players in the industry, a development that further underscores the strategic importance and potential profitability of Tonopah's mining landscape. 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 Ore Group chairman and Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund founder Stephen Stewart in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on how Canadian exploration companies are faring in the markets. Stewart explains how the great majority of junior miners in Canada receive very little investment from both retail and institutional investors, and why this could potentially hinder the search for the metals necessary to power the green energy transition. He also discusses the permitting process in Canada, suggesting that a less cumbersome process at the beginning of the exploration cycle could lead to more discoveries within the country. 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/