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In this episode we speak to Ivan Bebek, President and CEO of Coppernico Metals, a company advancing its flagship Sombrero copper-gold project in Peru. With global copper demand accelerating, driven by electrification, renewable energy, infrastructure development and the rapid expansion of AI data centres, concerns are growing about whether the mining industry can deliver enough copper to meet futu...

In this episode we speak to Geraint Harris, Managing Director of Altamin, an experienced mining executive with an extensive background in mine development, operations, corporate strategy and leadership across the international mining industry.   We will explore Geraint's career journey, the challenges of developing and financing mining projects, what makes an effective leader and how to build...

In this episode I’m joined by Geoff McNamara, Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Culpeo Minerals, an ASX-listed copper exploration and development company focused on discovering and advancing high-grade copper projects in Chile. Culpeo listed on the ASX in 2021 and has since built a portfolio focused on Chile's Coastal region, including its flagship Lana Corina Project, where the company mad...

In this episode we chat to Ross Bhappu, CEO of Energy Fuels, a company working to establish an integrated rare earth supply chain at a time when securing critical minerals and reducing Western dependence on China have become major industry priorities. Ross brings a unique perspective, having spent nearly 25 years investing in mining companies before transitioning into operational leadership. We di...

In this episode we chat to Mark Mukhija, CEO of Eagle Nuclear Energy, a company focused on uranium development and advanced nuclear technology. We discuss Eagle’s Aurora Uranium Project, its scale and pathway towards a pre-feasibility study, as well as the challenges of rebuilding a domestic U.S. uranium supply chain. Mark also shares his perspective on SMRs, the potential impact of AI on nuclear...

In this episode we speak to Simon Catt, Director at Arlington Group and Founder of Catt Call as we take a closer look at some of the investment themes currently shaping the mining sector. We discuss the growing importance of US government funding for critical minerals, including the Springer Tungsten project in Nevada, and whether US-based projects now deserve a valuation premium. We also turn to...

In this episode we chat to Don Swartz, CEO and President of Rare Earths Americas, a company advancing a portfolio of rare earth projects across Brazil and the United States. We discuss the recent discoveries and heavy rare earth potential at Homer-A, the scale and development plans for Alpha in Brazil, and the emerging Foothills Rare Earths District in Georgia. Don also gives us his perspective on...

In this episode we speak to Jamie Airnes, CEO of Cornish Lithium, a pioneering mineral extraction company focused on extracting lithium from hard rock and geothermal waters in Cornwall, in the UK. The company that is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and they appeared within the first few episode of starting this podcast in 2018 when the business was still very much an exploration story....

In this episode, we chat to Nick Davis from Haynes Boone, a leading adviser to AIM-listed mining and natural resources companies. We discuss what mining companies need to get right when accessing the public markets, how geopolitics and critical minerals are changing the investment landscape, and why AIM continues to play an important role in funding growth-stage mining companies. Nick also shares...

In this episode we speak to Colin Padget, President and CEO of Founders Metals, a gold exploration company advancing the Antino Gold Project in Suriname.   Colin is a geologist with a strong business background and has helped lead the team through an impressive period of exploration success at Antino, with 11 discoveries identified across the property to date.   We discuss the story behi...

In this episode we chat to Johann Dias, CEO of URSA Mining to discuss how autonomy and artificial intelligence are changing the mining industry.   We explore where the technology is delivering real value versus the hype, what mining companies need to consider before adopting autonomous systems, and how executives can manage the risks involved.   We also look at the impact on people and s...

In this episode we chat to Jeff Court, CEO of Tungsten West, an AIM market listed mining company who own and operate the Hemerdon Mine at Drakelands, South Devon, in the UK; one of the world’s largest tungsten resources who are going to bring the Hemerdon mine back into full production   We discuss the restart of the mine, the project’s progress towards commissioning, the significance of rece...

In this episode we chat to Daniel Muñiz, Executive Chairman of Sinda, an emerging silver discovery in Mexico with the potential to become one of Latin America’s largest primary silver assets.   We explore the story behind the discovery, what makes Sinda particularly exciting from a geological perspective, and the opportunity that remains across a project where around 74% is still significantl...

In this episode we chat to Matthew Rowlinson, President and CEO at Solaris Resources to discuss the development of Warintza in Ecuador, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper projects.   We explore what differentiates Warintza from other major copper discoveries, the critical steps required to move a resource of this scale towards construction, and how Solaris is thinking about financi...

In this episode we chat to Andrew Chubb, CEO of Awale Resources, to discuss the company’s exploration journey at the Odienné Gold-Copper Project in Côte d’Ivoire and what it really takes to make a significant mineral discovery.   We explore what gave Andrew the early conviction to keep pushing at Odienné what the successes and importantly the failures have taught the team, and what still need...

In this episode, we chat to Steele Hemmerich, President of MetPro (Metal Prospecting AS), a copper and zinc exploration company in Norway's Grong VMS District. He brings a rare blend of hands-on field experience and capital markets execution. He started his career in the oil and gas industry before moving into corporate finance, where he worked on transactions across the mining, oil and gas, and t...

In this episode we chat to Haytham Hodaly, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, one of the world's leading precious metals streaming companies.  We discuss Haytham's journey from joining Wheaton over a decade ago to leading the business today, explore how the streaming model is reshaping mine finance, and examine the record-breaking Antamina silver streaming transaction with BHP. We...

In this episode we speak to Hugh Broadhurst, COO at Aclara Resources to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the critical minerals industry: how the West can build a secure and competitive rare earth supply chain outside of China. We’ll explore Aclara’s development of SPREC, its plans to connect South American resources with separation capabilities in the United States, and how AI, pilot p...

In this episode we chat to Richard Bowley, who is a highly experienced mining executive who has spent more than 20 years leading projects across emerging markets.   We discuss and explore the realities of delivering mining projects in challenging jurisdictions, the importance of leadership, governance and ESG, why projects run over budget and behind schedule, and the lessons Richard has learn...

In this episode we chat to Randy Turner, President and CEO of Independence Gold. Randy is a highly regarded geologist with a track record of discovering, advancing and creating value from mineral projects. He played a key role in the discovery of the Snap Lake diamond deposit, later acquired by De Beers, and was also involved in the early history of what became Artemis Gold's Blackwater mine. In t...

In this episode we speak to Pat Risner, President of South32 Hermosa project in Arizona who are advancing a multi-metal critical minerals development in the Patagonia Mountains of southern Arizona targeting zinc, manganese, silver, lead, and copper.   In this conversation we discuss what makes Hermosa such a strategically important project, the recent progress on permitting, and why Pat descr...

In this episode we chat to Chris Beer, interim CEO of ATEX Resources, who are exploring the 100% owned Valeriano Copper Gold Project located in Chile. Copper is becoming one of the world's most strategically important commodities, and few exploration stories have attracted as much attention in recent years as ATEX Resources' Valeriano Project During this conversation, we are going to discuss the e...

In this episode we speak to Harry Anagnostaras-Adams, Founder and Executive Chairman of KEFI Gold and Copper. Harry has spent more than four decades in the mining industry, building companies and advancing projects across Australia, the Middle East and Africa. With KEFI, he is now developing the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia and maintaining exposure to Saudi Arabia's rapidly growing mining se...

In this episode we chat to Diane Garrett, CEO of Hycroft Mining who are a U.S.-based gold and silver development company focused on advancing the Hycroft Mine in Northern Nevada, one of the largest undeveloped precious metals deposits in the United States.   Diane gives us an update on Hycroft Mining as the company continues to advance one of the largest gold and silver development projects i...

In this episode we chat to Graham Crew, a mining executive whose career has spanned engineering, operations, corporate leadership and investment. Fresh from leading Rupert Resources through its acquisition by Agnico Eagle, Graham shares his perspective on what the transaction says about today's mining industry and the changing landscape of project development.    We discuss leadership, p...