The Northern Miner Podcast

This week's episode features Cecilia Jamasmie, the editor-in-chief of MINING.com, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about BHP's recent bid for Anglo American. Jamasmie delves into the complexities and political risks associated with the deal, but emphasizes that BHP is particularly drawn to the copper assets in Anglo American's portfolio. She also provides insights into the history of Anglo American, its extensive assets, and its profound ties to South Africa. Furthermore, Jamasmie discusses the reasons why Anglo American became an attractive target for this acquisition in the first place. 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 Currie Metals & Mining Group's Cam Currie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on macroeconomics, gold stocks, copper, and lithium. Currie explains why it's not too late to buy gold stocks, as well as why BRICS nations are diversifying away from the U.S. dollar. He also shares his views on copper and why it still might be too early to invest in lithium. 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 Anthony Milewski, CEO of Nickel 28, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the latest developments in the nickel market. Milewski explains why nickel miners are struggling due to an oversupply from Indonesia, a low-cost producer that commands a 70% share of the global nickel market. He also discusses the shifting narrative in metals, moving from electric vehicle batteries to AI and the energy grid. Additionally, he shares his insights on the potential for a green nickel price and explains why China's EV manufacturers are likely to remain dominant. 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 Nouveau Monde Graphite founder, President, and CEO Eric Desaulniers in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing the reshoring of graphite production and processing in North America. Desaulniers explains the evolution of the graphite industry since 2013, when the company went public, and highlights the critical role Quebec institutions have played in the business's success. He also explores the various types of graphite and explains how battery-grade, spherical graphite is produced during processing. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Jeremy South, senior VP and CFO of Steppe Gold, who discusses the company’s two gold-producing projects in Mongolia. To learn more, visit: https://steppegold.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 features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the red-hot gold market. Christian explains his views on the main causes behind the recent sharp rise in gold prices and shares his thoughts on the relationship between interest rates and the gold price. He also delves into central bank reserves, mining supply, and all-in sustaining costs (AISCs). All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s CEO Spotlight features Terry Braun, SRK Consulting’s managing practice leader (North America) who discusses the company’s perspective on the critical metals discussion, the evolution of the Mountain Pass rare earths mine in the United States, and the importance of maintaining strong ESG principles in the search for new deposits. To learn more, visit: https://www.srk.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 features a discussion between Association for Mineral Exploration president and CEO Keerit Jutla and host Adrian Pocobelli on the latest developments concerning British Columbia’s Mineral Tenure Act. Jutla highlights that current discussions are unfolding with minimal contribution from the mining sector, positing that a more sustainable and effective solution could be achieved through enhanced collaboration with prospectors and miners. Furthermore, Jutla delves into the insights gathered from the recent Roundup and PDAC conferences, emphasizing the sense of excitement and responsibility surrounding natural resources. 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 welcomes investor and former CEO of Sprott Holdings, Rick Rule, to discuss his investing philosophy, experiences at this year's PDAC, his friendship with the late newsletter writer James Dines, green metal pricing and more. As a contrarian, Rule contends that exploration companies are actually overfunded, rather than underfunded, and explains why he believes ESG metal pricing will encompass only a small segment of the global metals markets. He also shares why gold and oil are the investments that excite him the most. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's CEO Spotlight features Jean-Philippe Mai, President and CEO of Dundee Sustainable Metals, who discusses the company's recent technological advancements in metal processing. To learn more, visit: https://dundeetechnologies.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 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/

This week's episode features MINING.com senior editor Cecilia Jamasmie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the big stories of 2023. Jamasmie sheds light on the rise of resource nationalism and the influence of social media activism, particularly in Latin America, and how this trend has introduced new uncertainties into previously stable mining regions in countries such as Chile, Panama, and Mexico. Additionally, she explores the fallout of the deal between Teck Resources and Glencore, the advancements in deep-sea mining, China's restrictions on essential minerals like germanium, gallium, and graphite, as well as the significant increase in mergers among mining companies throughout the year. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201

This week's episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on macroeconomics and precious metals. Christian continues to see a chance of recession in 2024-2025, with gold benefitting from a hostile political environment, both dometically in the United States, as well as geopolitically around the world. He continues to see investor demand as the greatest force driving gold and silver prices, and discusses the inner mechanics of how CPM Group thinks about the fundamentals of the metals. He also discusses platinum and palladium markets and the reasons behind their recent price action. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week’s episode features Access Mining managing partner George McLeod in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on gold, the Ukraine war, China, Latin America and shipping in the Red Sea. McLeod shares his “tepidly optimistic” view on commodities, and why America and Europe might be trying to distance themselves from the war in Ukraine. He also discusses the political volatility towards mining in Panama with the shutdown of First Quatum’s Cobre Panama mine, and why gold is looking bullish heading into the new year. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/