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In this episode we chat to Alan Carter, President & CEO of Cabral Gold, a mineral exploration company with a focus on gold and copper with a key asset being the Cuiu Cuiu gold project located in Northern Brazil. We discuss mining in South America and in Brazil in particular around the resource-rich Tapajos region in northern Brazil where Cabral Gold’s project Cuiu Cuiu is located, and the outlook for gold in the foreseeable future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining in South America is made a little easier because having the knowledge of a mere few languages can facilitate communication there. This is unlike Europe, where many language disciplines are required. Brazil is a huge producer of commodities, such as soy, orange juice and beef. The reason for this is that the entirety of the surface area of the country has cultivation potential. One of the hugest challenges in the Tapajos region was to discover the source of the incredibly rich “passive gold” accumulation; gold washed away by erosion and into the water supply there. Areas that may be rich in gold deposits are often covered in vegetation or soil, which means that the challenge is to find creative ways in which to prospect the area.  Mining is a major component of state revenues in Brazil, and so the government is supportive of the industry. With this in mind, relationships with the local community are kept at the forefront of any operation. BEST MOMENTS ’South America is an incredible continent with enormous potential’ ‘I’ve been directly involved with four gold discoveries in Brazil’ ‘We’ve got to get as smart as we can about looking through that cover, to determine where that gold is coming from' ‘We’ll be generating additional new targets as the drilling progresses!'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Cabral Gold - https://cabralgold.com/corporate/management/ Alan Carter LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-carter-636a796a/?originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we chat to Frazer Tabeart, MD of Polar X, a Copper/Gold explorer/developer in Alaska.  We talk about the exciting high grade gold and copper deposits that Polar X are developing, the Zackly project, as well as other porphyry targets they are looking at, and whats mining in Alaska is like compared to other jurisdictions. KEY TAKEAWAYS An effective blend of good management, reliable science and a keen instinct for exploration, is the required recipe for all successful mining. the COVID situation may have led to a decline in practical opportunities, but it has meant that we can take time out to build relationships, which will lead to practical opportunities later. Between 30% and 40% of the entire world’s supply of copper comes from one belt of rocks that stretches from the Western Americas into Alaska. It is one of the most valuable and concentrated areas in the world in terms of copper deposits. The biggest challenges on site, involve the terrain, which sometimes requires helicopter support, and seasonality. For a significant portion of each year, mining there is simply impossible. BEST MOMENTS ’That’s where I was given a proper grounding of science in exploration’ ‘You’ve got to have good science there. You’ve got to have good exploration play’ ‘It’s probably the most important zone of copper production in the world’ ‘Exploration requires people to make decisions on the fly, and apply different technologies' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Frazer Tabeart LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frazert/?originalSubdomain=au Polar X - https://www.polarx.com.au ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In today’s episode we chat to Sam Pazuki, Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Oceana Gold, a multinational gold producer with operating, development & exploration experience in the Philippines, New Zealand & USA. We talk about M&A activities in the gold sector, challenges around ESG in the current climate, and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining for oil and gas is typically less expensive, and incurs less overall costs, due to the fact that the results are almost immediate, and do not require lengthy periods of exploration and testing. Mining companies tend to promote themselves on an individual basis as opposed to a sector-basis. Oil and gas are far more vocal, and companies find themselves more readily represented through these groups. As the gold prices began to fall in 2013, the industry saw M&A transactions evaporate. This led to widespread frustration from shareholders due to the write-downs. The mining industry has long been split, not just upon how it can do better to disclose the positive work being done, but how to disclose it together, instead of separately. BEST MOMENTS ’There are some pretty exciting things happening in the sector’ ‘You do need one overarching body to represent the entire industry’ ’It’s important to promote the good work we do' ‘We’re getting a much better sense of what sustainability really is' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Oceana Gold - https://www.oceanagold.com/investor-centre/investor-contact/ Sam Pazuki LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sampazuki/?originalSubdomain=ca ir@oceanagold.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we chat to Alistair Ross, President and CEO at Rockcliff Metals Corporation who are a well-funded Canadian major explorer in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake greenstone belt, hosting mines and deposits that contain copper, zinc, gold and silver. We talk about Alistair’s life mission is “to bring nobility to the mining industry.” An exciting chat about the what design features in a mine could be altered to fundamentally improve the safety and health and performance of the industry and much more…. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry has been hugely beneficial to society in lots of ways, but it also has a legacy of negativity that is sometimes difficult to overcome. Perception needs to be changed. Those with highly stressful jobs, can suffer from a compromised immune system. This makes those in the mining sector especially susceptible to certain infections, and requires a greater level of self-care. Improving the mental health of mining workers may be impossible, but our industry should in no way ever detract from their mental health at any time. It is up to us to ensure that happens, and so improve the nobility of mining. As upper level management, we should seek to hire supervisors and managers who are not simply good miners, but who care about people, and who can provide real leadership as well as empathy. The challenge for larger mining companies, is to retain and encourage a sense of agility instead of becoming complacent. BEST MOMENTS ’We have a lot of work to do in order to build trust’ ‘We can create workplaces by design’ ‘It’s going to take strong leadership on the part of the management crew’ ‘We designed it to be agile, innovative, and high-performance-teamwork driven' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Alistair Ross LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-ross-96788011/?originalSubdomain=ca Rockcliff Metals - https://rockcliffmetals.com/about-us/management-and-board-of-directors/ Rockcliff Metals YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2hL7tmOtEZDcMEG-3m6XnQ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In today’s episode we chat to Iain Pickard and Richard Shirreff, co-founders of Strategia Worldwide, a company that manages interconnected risks, to protect the value of our clients’ assets covering mining, energy, infrastructure and cyber. We talk about the biggest risks that mining companies face as we emerge from the current crisis and what mining companies should be thinking about when we emerge successfully from the global pandemic. We look at how mining companies can be more resilient and we cover the security situation that Sahel miners are facing at the moment, drawing upon Richard’s military experience to provide advice on what companies operating there should be doing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Strategia gave both Iain and Richard the opportunity to bring their considerable military training and experience to the commercial sector. After the threat of lockdown and the pandemic has subsided, the companies who have acted responsibly will be far more valued by investors, and by potential investors. It’s not just the plan that matters. The process of planning generates agility. The very act of planning allows you be ready if challenges knock you off-stride. We need to move away from purely data-driven assurance. It does have its place, and can be extremely invaluable, but we must also seek to develop robust on-the-ground assurance. BEST MOMENTS ‘Our approach of linking risk and strategy is very relevant’ ‘Good ESG performance is going to help long-term success’ ‘It’s not the plan that matters - it’s the planning’ ‘We need to start recognising the world we live in' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Strategia - https://www.strategiaworldwide.com Iain Pickard LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-pickard-8861334?originalSubdomain=uk Richard Shirreff LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-shirreff-409a9618/?originalSubdomain=uk Richard Shirreff Twitter - https://twitter.com/richardshirreff?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we chat to David Archer CEO of Savannah Resources, a multi-commodity development company focussed on building cash-generative and profitable mining operations, and who have assets in Portugal and Mozambique, as well as a potential asset in Omen.  David has over 30 years of industry experience with specific expertise in the development and operation of copper/gold projects, and has held a number of executive and non-executive roles in a number of listed companies. He has also been actively involved in the international resources industry throughout his career. We talk about Savannah’s Mina do Barroso Lithium mine development which is one of Europe’s leading lithium developments, and the importance of lithium and other raw materials used in EV batteries that are sourced directly from Europe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Coronavirus and the lockdown have not really affected Savannah’s operations in any detrimental way, as their way of working already heavily leans towards remote management. There stands to be a much more comprehensive rollout of electric vehicles in the next twelve months; a development at which Savannah will be at the forefront. National governments are looking for valuable developments that can aid the speedy recovery of economies following the coronavirus outbreak. The local benefits of development are as important as the national benefits. Funding initiatives will help local communities and drive prosperity. BEST MOMENTS ‘All of the major European car manufacturers are looking at dramatic expansion’ ‘What we’re seeing at the moment are national governments in search of development’ ’This is the right project at the right time’ ’Many people are enthusiastically supportive. They see this as an opportunity' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes David Archer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-archer-6a73697?originalSubdomain=uk Savannah Resources - https://www.savannahresources.com/about-us/directors-and-management/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we chat to Jon Wylie, President of Global Natural Resources for Proudfoot Consulting, a global operational consulting group in the Natural Resources Industry sector focussing on productivity improvement through effective employee engagement, active supervisory skills, and the implementation of real-time, fact-based management behaviours We talk about how well the mining companies and industries will adapt to this new environment after COVID-19, and how they are preparing for the new normal. We discuss what the new normal may look like, and the future of mining in great depth. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you’re a region-based company, you miss out on many global opportunities. Proudfoot circumvented this by creating a global model. The best practice for consultancies are to be split into two groups: technical and general consultants. This is the general framework most companies are built upon. To be an effective consultant, you need to change people’s opinions, and you can only do this truly effectively by influencing. A post-COVID world will require much consideration. The employment and economic landscapes are now completely different. In the long term, mining will always have a future. The question is how long it will take to become fully-functional again. BEST MOMENTS ‘Proudfoot’s uniqueness lies in the way it deploys its solutions’ ‘You’re creating change by creating alignment’ ’We’re going to see greater integration with local communities' ‘In order to work as active stakeholder, we’re going to have to share the decision-making'   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Proudfoot - https://proudfoot.com/leadership/  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    

In this episode we chat to Adam Davidson, CEO of Trident Resources, a diversified mining royalty and streaming company, providing investors with exposure to a mix of base and precious metals, bulk materials (excluding thermal coal) and battery metals.  Adam came through the US Marine Corps into the financial sector and worked for a number of equity funds before joining Trident. We talk about royalties and streaming within the mining finance world, and why investors would prefer exposure to this type of arrangement compared to equity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Royalties are an upfront cash consideration to mining companies in exchange for a percentage of their revenue from an agreed asset. Royalty can be a non-dilutive source of financing for those struggling to raise equity. Also, it only begins paying out when the project begins performing. There is much opportunity to be had in consolidating royalties in the non-precious space, as they presently don’t have a natural home. Because royalties are essentially built from cash-flowing assets, you can easily approach debt providers and obtain leverage against that portfolio. BEST MOMENTS ‘Royalties tend to have their day as they ebb and flow’ ‘You get an extra kicker in terms of returns’ ’This is a good time to deploy capital’ ‘It’s going to be a buyer’s market for the foreseeable future'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Adam Davidson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/afdavidson/ Trident Resources - https://www.tridentresources.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we chat to Michael Konnert, Founder, President/CEO of Vizsla Resources Corp who are a publicly-listed mineral exploration company engaged in the discovery, development and acquisition of precious and base metal assets in safe jurisdictions. We chat about how Vizsla Resources started and developed, and how their Panuco Silver-Gold project in Mexico is developing. We discuss also why is now a good time to buy precious metals stocks. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining and exploration are very hands-on processes, and it’s important to be a part of every aspect. But it’s equally important to have a team you can trust to do the job well, and to let those around you do the jobs that they’re best at. The average grade in Mexico is between 300-400 grams per ton. Vizsla is fortunate in that their explorations so far have netted them grades between 400 and 4000 grams per ton. COVID-19 has meant a halt to operations in Mexico, so as to comply with governmental regulations. This has meant a huge challenge in terms of time, as the contract there is only for two years. Part of Vizsla’s success has come from exploring regions that other companies have been wary of due to security concerns. But with the right attitude and outlook, these security concerns can be overcome. Quantitative easing around the world means that now is an incredible time to be taking advantage of governmental investment in mining BEST MOMENTS ‘In a business like this, it’s all about the team’ ‘We’re very excited about the opportunity that we have here’ ’This is a once in a lifetime opportunity’ ‘All these things are pointing to an all-time high in the price of gold' VALUABLE RESOURCES Michael Konnert LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkonnert/?originalSubdomain=ca Michael Konnert Twitter - https://twitter.com/konnertm?lang=en Vizsla - https://www.vizslaresources.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we chat to Jacqui Murray, the Deputy Challenge Director of Faraday Battery Challenge at Innovate UK, which will make the UK the go-to place for world-leading in vehicle battery technology by 2027. Innovate are funding research, innovation and scale-up facilities in the UK for the electrification of future vehicles and other applications that support an electrified economy, with the aim of lowering carbon and improve air pollution while creating new opportunities and industries. Jacqui is a specialist in automotive steels, regulation and transformational, and in this episode we talk about the predictions for the growth of Electric Vehicles and UK manufacturing, and what the UK Government is doing, particularly for the Faraday Battery Challenge. We also talk about the supply of critical raw materials for the battery industry and the potential insufficient mineral reserves for the battery industry. We cover what the government is doing about the recycling of electric vehicles and the recovery of critical raw materials, and what the possible impact of Covid-19 will be on raw material supplies for electric vehicles. KEY TAKEAWAYS Universities and other professionals have come together to not just provide solutions, but to identify tomorrow’s problems. By pooling resources and knowledge, Innovate are leading the charge. The general assumption was that electric vehicle adoption would be a gradual process. The environmental movement has hurried this adoption along at remarkable pace, which has led to further regulation, and a deficit in raw materials. Battery technology is due to change rapidly, with many new iterations of highly efficient materials being adopted in new and innovative ways. This will inevitably lead to a supply and demand issue. The technology of electric vehicles is exciting and explosive in terms of appeal, but it important that we remember the reasons behind its purpose. BEST MOMENTS ‘Faraday is actually a mission’ ‘Don’t forget that we’re trying to catch up with a hundred years of the combustion engine’ ‘It’s not cars, but all forms of transport that are headed towards electrification’ ‘All of this takes huge, joined-up thinking. What I love is the overwhelming challenge' VALUABLE RESOURCES Innovate UK - https://innovateuk.blog.gov.uk Jacqui Murray LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-murray-0078364b/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3