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We chat with Bert Monro, CEO of Cora Gold who are an AIM-listed gold exploration company developing 2 gold assets in Mali. Founded in 2012, their primary focus is advancing its flagship Sanankoro Gold Project in southern Mali towards the first production in the near term. Bert has a strong resources sector experience in Africa, having spent over 10 years at Hummingbird Resources in senior management, so has a great understanding of how to develop gold mining assets in West Africa. Today, Bert gives us an update since we last spoke in December 2022, results of the drill programme, an update on the permit moratorium, and funding the next phase of the project. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cora Gold has a strong focus on gold exploration and development, with a flagship project in southern Mali. The company faced challenges due to a moratorium on new mining permits in Mali, but recent developments indicate progress towards lifting the moratorium. Cora Gold's short to medium-term outlook looks positive, with expectations of significant developments in the next six to twelve months. Bert highlights the importance of safety and security measures in operating in Mali and Senegal, emphasising the company's commitment to ensuring the well-being of its team. BEST MOMENTS "Mali's obviously been unfortunately in a position where they had a permit moratorium in place since the end of 2022 while they put in place a new mining code."  "We've got a really strong looking project at San Ancoro in southern Mali. It's an oxide project. It's got over 100 meters of oxide."  "We've got a lot of moving parts to get going with. Sadly, it's not going to be breaking ground straight away, Rob."  "I think it's very important to look at Mali as a country and it's absolutely vast. So if you look at where the mines are, the mines are very much in the south of the country or in the west." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://www.coragold.com/contact/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cora-gold/ X: https://x.com/cora_gold Email: info@coragold.com The previous episode with Bert Munro - https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/137-dd ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

We chat with Michael Minosora, Chairman of Siguiri Gold who are focused on the exploration of the Siguiri Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa, where they are targeting low-cost production of a bulk-tonnage, at-surface open pit mining operation. Michael has extensive experience in both the professional services sector and the resources sector including as CFO of Woodside Petroleum Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited. He has also been Chairman of ASX-listed company Atlantic Limited and a founder of Bauxite De Kimbo Limited which developed a bauxite project in Guinea. On the show, Michael tells us more about the company & project, discusses their upcoming IPO to raise $10M, and highlights their explorations activities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Siguiri Gold is focused on low-cost production of bulk tonnage at surface open pit mining operations in Guinea, West Africa, near established gold mines like Anglo Gold Ashanti SAG mine. Siguiri Gold has conducted extensive drilling and soil sampling, with plans to deliver a maiden resource in the first quarter or first half of next year, showcasing the potential for high-grade gold deposits. Guinea is seen as a pro-mining jurisdiction with a straightforward approvals process, making it an attractive destination for mining companies looking for new opportunities. Siguiri Gold's upcoming IPO presents an opportunity for investors to capitalize on the company's potential growth, driven by ongoing drilling, reporting, and progression towards production. The focus for the next six to 12 months will be on continued drilling, reporting results, and advancing the project towards construction and production, marking an exciting phase for the company's development. BEST MOMENTS "I must say I'm a big fan of Guinea. It's a country that's been overlooked and I often muse to myself that people look at Africa and think of it as one country."  "What we do know now, and this was one of the great findings of PREDICT is if you go deeper and you're getting a fresh material, you actually often see a positive grade improvement and a significant improvement." "It is a project that will be a fast start. It is a project that doesn't have technological risk. It's simple." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org X: https://x.com/SiguiriGold LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82841329 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Owen, CEO of Metals One, a LSE-listed junior mining company who are developing brownfield projects in Finland and Norway, aiming to identify and define battery metal resources to supply an expanding European market. These metals have the potential to become strategic sources of battery metals for the European domestic market. Jonathan is an enterprising, highly resourceful, and results-driven Senior Executive, with 25+ years’ of experience in building businesses, transforming operations, and driving positive change within global mining and metals organisations. He shares the story of Metal One, news of the drilling programme, the macro view of the Nickel market, and recent news on the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act. KEY TAKEAWAYS Metals One is focused on developing brownfield projects in Finland and Norway to identify and define battery metal resources for the expanding European market. The EU's legislation aims to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals, offering opportunities for funding and permit fast-tracking for mining companies like Metals One. Nickel prices are expected to remain stable around $18,000 a ton, with growing demand for high-quality nickel sulfate driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles. While still in early stages, Metals One emphasises social engagement and transparency with local communities to ensure social license to operate. Metals One is gearing up for a busy period, with upcoming preliminary economic assessments, feasibility studies, and environmental baselining to progress their projects towards production by 2030. BEST MOMENTS "The UK has some of the finest mining consultancies based here and offering services globally."  "It's all rosy. It's been a tough year for all in the mining industry. But I'm sure it's going to turn a corner this year." "Social license to operate is number one. I think it's as important, if not more important, than the quality of your raw body." "It's hugely important. Social license to operate is number one. I think it's as important, if not more important, than the quality of your raw body." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Web: https://metals-one.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-owen/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metals-one-plc/ Company X: https://x.com/metals_one_PLC X: https://x.com/JonnyOwen_MET1 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat to Danny Keating, President & CEO of Giyani Metals who are a battery metal development company focused on becoming one of Africa's first low-carbon producers of high-purity manganese sulphate mono-hydrate, a pre-cursor material used by lithium-ion battery manufacturers for the expanding (EV) market and they are currently developing a portfolio of high-quality manganese oxide assets within the Kanye Basin, in south-eastern Botswana, Africa. Danny’s background is in both engineering and commercial & accounting working in executive management for over 15 years. He talks about their recent US$26 million fundraising, plans for the next 18 months as they are finalising their Demonstration Plant for producing high-purity battery grade manganese (HPMSM) ready for offtaker testing in Q4, and developing their Definitive Feasibility Study which is due in the first half of 2025. KEY TAKEAWAYS Giyani Metals is focused on becoming one of Africa's first low-carbon producers of high-purity manganese sulfite monohydrate for the expanding EV market. Giyani Metals recently raised $26 million in capital from strategic investors ARCH and the IDC, showcasing a strong endorsement and support for the company's vision. The construction and commissioning of the demonstration plant is a key milestone for Giyani Metals, as it will demonstrate the process flow sheet and provide a continuous production of high-purity battery-grade manganese. The involvement of strategic investors like ARCH and the IDC not only provides financial support but also brings a focus on ESG aspects and long-term patient capital, setting a solid foundation for project financing. Giyani Metals is well-positioned in the high-purity manganese market, with a focus on meeting the increasing demand for manganese in battery chemistries, aligning with the industry's shift towards lower nickel, reduced cobalt, and increased manganese content. BEST MOMENTS "We spent almost a year going through due diligence with these groups, which is a ringing endorsement when we get to the end and they make a substantive investment."  "We're trying to assist in the energy transition. That's very important in terms of some of the sustainability aspects."  "We want to make sure that we're observing the highest social, environmental and governance aspects."  "We have the permits and licensing, the DFS and the demonstration plant all the way through to the offtake. So an exciting 12 months ahead of us in terms of delivering on all these aspects."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Web: https://giyanimetals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/giyani-metals/ X: https://x.com/GiyaniMetals ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Blair Carson, President & CEO of Gladiator Gold Mines who are a U.S. based minerals firm focused on the development of their unique high-grade, 100% owned gold mine in Arizona. They own 2,300 acres with a potential of up to 1.8 million oz gold equivalent resources from known exploration targets. Blair has over 38 years of experience in project development and marketing, having founded Gold Reef Mining LLC and served as CEO of Nor-Quest Arizona, as well as previously serving in management positions with other mining firms. He gives us the story behind Gladiator Gold Mines and how they are looking to progress the project. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gladiator Gold Mines is focused on a high-grade gold mine in Arizona with approximately 0.43 ounces per ton of gold, making it a significant project in terms of grade. The mine has a rich history dating back to the 1870s, with previous mining activities and a proven track record of production, providing a solid foundation for future operations. In addition to gold, the mine also contains silver, lead, zinc, and copper, offering potential for multiple metal credits during processing. The project aims for zero discharge by utilising paste backfill technology and backfilling underground stokes, showcasing a commitment to environmentally friendly mining practices. The short-term goal is to increase the mill capacity and start production, with long-term plans to expand operations, develop additional veins, and potentially extend the project's lifespan to 20-30 years. BEST MOMENTS "I think the biggest thing about the Gladiator Gold mine is the grade. There are some other projects that have as high a grade as we do. We have approximately 0.43 ounces per ton of gold." "The current status of the project is we've got approximately 94,000 ounces of gold in the proven and probable category. We believe that with the land position that we have in the project, that we've got tremendous upside." "The short term plan is to get our capital raised behind us and put this project into production, start generating some cash flow, get into the underground." "The environmental climate is, in certain jurisdictions, it can be quite difficult. We're fortunate that we're in a mining-friendly area, and I think that has a lot of benefits." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Blair LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-carson-b63b9027/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Geoff McNamara, Co-founder and Non-exec director of Tesoro Gold who are focused on exploring gold assets with the potential to be district-scale mining projects whilst developing their flagship asset, their El Zorro project. Geoff has over 30 years of international resource sector experience as a Founder, Geologist, Project Manager & Fund Manager working for the likes of Societe Generale, Ivanhoe Mines, Lion Ore International, and Western Mining Corporation. We discuss what Tesoro Gold has been up to with their drilling campaign, what work they have been doing with the local communities, and an update on what is happening in Chile as a country and mining destination. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tesoro Gold's El Zorro project is the first intrusive related gold system discovered in Chile, with a 1.5 million ounce resource and potential for further expansion. The El Zorro project is strategically located near the coast, national highway, and infrastructure, making it an ideal working environment for mining operations. Tesoro Gold actively engages with local communities in Caldera, Copiapo, and Chanaral, sourcing personnel and services locally and supporting community initiatives. Ongoing drilling programs aim to expand the Ternera deposit to 2 million ounces in the next 12-18 months and potentially to 3 million ounces within 24-36 months. The outlook for copper and gold is optimistic, driven by supply-demand dynamics, infrastructure needs, and central bank buying, with potential for significant growth in the market. BEST MOMENTS "We've made a discovery, as I mentioned, that's the first intrusive related gold system discovered and defined in Chile." "We do have a 3 million ounce exploration target on the Ternera deposit, which is, as I mentioned, currently 1.5 million ounces."  "The reality is, yes, tax rates have gone up for copper miners. They now sit around that sort of mid-20s for corporate tax."  "I think the market's very favourable for copper. I think artificial intelligence on its own is going to drive a lot of demand for copper."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://tesorogold.com.au/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesoro-gold/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-mcnamara-020867219/ Email: geoff.mcnamara@tesorogold.com.au X: https://x.com/tesorogoldltd ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat to Graham Trusler, CEO and founder of Digby Wells Environmental who provide environmental, social, and sustainability solutions for the resource, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture sectors. Their services range from exploration to extraction to rehabilitation and closure as they have the knowledge to support you through every milestone of the project life cycle. Graham has 30 years of experience within the mining industry in metallurgical production, research, and environmental issues and talks about best environmental practices in our industry and what mining companies can do to improve standards across the globe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Graham Trusler, CEO and founder of Digby Wells Environmental, has 30 years of experience in the mining industry, specialising in environmental issues. Digby Wells Environmental provides a range of services for the mining industry, including environmental impact assessments, closure plans, and social consultation. Mining companies need to comply with international standards, such as those set by the International Finance Corporation, regardless of the country they operate in. Climate change is a significant challenge for mining operations, requiring adaptation strategies to manage risks and opportunities. The outlook for Digby Wells Environmental is positive, with plans to expand offices in Africa, North America, and Australia to meet the growing demand for their services. BEST MOMENTS "The funders, whether they're from a banking community, they normally go with International Finance Corporation or IFC rules and guidelines."  "It's been very positive over the last while, and fortunately in our space, the needs for our services are continuing to grow."  "So our bread and butter used to be environmental impact assessments or environmental and social impact assessments as they are now."  "I think it's a legitimacy challenge in a lot of the first world countries where the money is going to come from."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org LinkedIn: Digby Wells Environmental (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digby-wells-environmental/)  Facebook: Digby Wells Environmental (https://www.facebook.com/DigbyWellsEnvironmental) Instagram: @Digbywellsenviromental ( https://www.instagram.com/digbywellsenvironmental/?hl=en) Email Adress : info@Digbywells.com Contact details: 011 789 9495 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in December 2022 (Episode 298). Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, who are focused on the discovery and development of gold and copper deposits in Kazakhstan and have recently been part of BHP’s Xplor programme. Alex is a mining investment banker and resources executive based full-time in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Originally from Australia and also a former Captain in the Australian Army Reserves, he has more than 15 years of mining finance and management experience and in this episode, he provides us with an update on the company since we last spoke, their experience, and key takeaways from the Xplor programme and the progress they have been making across their assets. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alex has been focusing on gold and copper deposits in Kazakhstan. East Star Resources has been part of BHP's Xplor program, which has accelerated the company's progress over the last six months. The company has been digitising data and advancing VMS assets, with a focus on high-grade copper deposits. Alex Walker has been actively involved in promoting mining and exploration in Kazakhstan through the Kazakhstan Chamber of Mines. The next 12 months for East Star Resources involve finalising processes, potential joint ventures, and further exploration to achieve significant milestones. BEST MOMENTS "We've been able to get two targets on the belt. We've been able to advance those in terms of soil sampling, and we've been doing spectral analysis on all of those as we speak."  "It's not unrealistic to think that we won't have, you know, a couple of joint ventures on the cards as well, either in the porphyry exploration or in the SED or both, or something a bit more general."  "We've got Chris as our new technical director. We've got a new exploration manager who's also been living here for a couple of years and is fantastic in helping bring out our policies and our procedures." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.eaststarplc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-star-resources/ https://x.com/EastStar_PLC Investor presentation: https://www.eaststarplc.com/_files/ugd/9a9edb_9ff2d0d6c72d4b509708827e491759ce.pdf ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Charlie King, CEO of Tribe Tech who are a disruptive developer and manufacturer of autonomous mining equipment established in 2019 in Western Australia and has since established a headquarters and manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland. Charlie is a highly experienced manager with over 15 years of commercial and operations experience in mineral exploration working for three of the biggest drilling companies in Western Australia. As the CEO of Tribe Tech, he shares what the company has achieved in a short space of time and how their automated equipment can benefit company's exploration activities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tribe Tech was established in 2019 in Western Australia and has since expanded to Northern Ireland. The company specialises in developing and manufacturing autonomous mining equipment, with a focus on improving exploration activities in the mining industry. Tribe Tech took on the challenge of designing autonomous mining equipment from the ground up, aiming to create machines that operate without the need for human operators. This approach required significant development hours and a unique perspective on automation in the mining sector. Despite facing challenges and skepticism from the industry, Tribe Tech has achieved significant milestones, including securing contracts with major players like Anglo American and Major Drilling. The company's success is evident in its 100% tender success rate and growing demand for its autonomous equipment. Tribe Tech's focus for the next 12 months includes commercializing existing products, improving systems quality and performance, and aiming to become a self-generating profitable business. The company plans to continue solving industry challenges and driving innovation in the mining sector. BEST MOMENTS "I thought the return on investment for purchases of our equipment would be the saving in costs of personnel. But the way we believe our IP functions is actually about getting more bit on bottom a whole time drilling during a shift."  "We see our technology as helping enable a lot of that and the kind of real digital transition and trends that are happening within the sector."  "We want to continue to find areas where the sector and the big players maybe have neglected a niche. Maybe it's too small a market segment for them to take on, or they view the challenge as too big." - "We've worked through to get to a point where our first autonomous sampling system commercial model has been deployed out for Anglo-American in South Africa." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribe-tech-group/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

We chat to Andrew Chubb, CEO of Awalé Resources, one of Africa's diligent and systematic mineral exploration companies, with a primary focus on discovering large, high-grade gold and copper-gold deposits in Cote d’Ivoire. Andrew is an economic geologist with more than 20 years of exploration and mining experience in technical operational, consulting and advisory roles leading large teams from exploration to feasibility across Australia, Africa, and Europe. He’s been with Awalé Resources since 2018 as their COO before moving into the CEO role last year. He tells us more about the company's journey, their recent fundraising activities from investors and through the Newmont JV, early drilling results, the mining environment in Cote d'Ivoire, and what the company is looking to achieve in the short term.  KEY TAKEAWAYS A Toronto-listed exploration company focusing on making big discoveries in Cote d'Ivoire, with recent encouraging drill results at BBM and Charger prospects. Cote d'Ivoire has a robust regulatory framework since 2012, attracting foreign investment and becoming an economic powerhouse in Francophone West Africa. Plans to continue drilling on the joint venture, focusing on resource drilling at BBM, pipeline targets, and regional work to prove district-scale potential. Currently recruiting for various roles, including a VP of Exploration, chief geologists, junior geologists, and local content roles to support the company's growth and operations. BEST MOMENTS "I guess it is a fantastic opportunity. I mean, Australia, we're very lucky because it's such a big country and the geology is extremely diverse as well." "It's a pretty exciting time for the company and anyone that actually gets the opportunity to come on board with us."  "It's like a geologist's dream because it's a tabular ore body and it's increasing in width at depth, perhaps increasing a little bit in grade at depth as well." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org GUEST:Website: https://awaleresources.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awale-resources/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwaleResources X: https://x.com/awaleresources  ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.