Dig Deep

In this episode, we chat with Mostafa Talaat, CEO of Ankh Resources, a company gaining attention for its exploration success at the Wadi Dara project in Egypt. With recent drilling and trenching delivering encouraging gold-copper results, Ankh Resources is positioning itself at the forefront of Egypt’s re-emerging mining sector. Mostafa brings extensive experience in the region, combining strong t...

In this episode, we chat with Alan Carter, CEO of Cabral Gold, to discuss the company’s flagship Cuiu Cuiu gold project in Brazil and the strategy driving its development. With a strong background in geology and extensive experience operating in Brazil, Alan brings deep insight into both the technical and commercial aspects of advancing gold projects in the region. In this conversation, we’ll cove...

In this special series (Part 1 of 3) around HR and recruitment, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines. Together, they share practical perspectives on recruitment, ca...

In this episode, we chat with Chris Hopkins, CEO of Canadian Energy Metals, a company advancing the Thor project, one of the more exciting emerging critical minerals developments in North America. Thor is attracting attention not only because of the scale of the deposit, but also because of its strategic importance. With North America currently importing most of its alumina, projects like this cou...

In this episode, we chat with Janina Elliot, Segment Director of Mining at Seequent, a global leader in subsurface software that supports the mining and mineral exploration industry. Seequent’s technology helps geoscientists and engineers better understand the earth beneath our feet, enabling smarter decisions around resource discovery, development, and management. In this episode, we’ll discuss s...

In this episode, we chat with Jorgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, a Scandinavian-based gold producer and exploration company with operations in Ethiopia. They have quietly taken one of the most unconventional paths in modern gold mining, from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to the high-grade Segele discovery. This story is as much about judgment, discipline and trust as it is about geol...

In this episode, we chat with Dominic Duggan, CEO of Patriot Resources, a junior miner exploring for precious metals, copper and lithium across South America (Tassa), Zambia, Africa (Kitumba project) and in Canada. Dom has moved from the technical and operational side of mining into the CEO role, so we talk about how that changes the way you think from evaluating rocks to allocating capital and pr...

In this episode, we chat with Rob Crayfourd and Keith Watson, Co-Fund Managers for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income, the Geiger Counter Funds and Golden Prospect Precious Metals, where all funds provide shareholders with exposure to a broad portfolio of mining and resource-focused equities, aiming to deliver both steady dividend income and capital growth. We are discussing their Geiger Coun...

In this episode, we chat with Mark Sumner, CEO and Chairman of Daura Gold, a TSX-listed junior miner, advancing high-impact exploration projects in Peru’s renowned Ancash region. We discuss what attracted the team to the country, how a re-evaluation of historic drilling at Antonella significantly upgraded the dataset without drilling a single new hole, and what that means for confidence in the sca...

In today's episode, we chat to Shaun Bunn, Managing Director at Empire Metals, an AIM and OTC-traded exploration & resource development company who are developing Pitfield, an emerging giant titanium project in Western Australia.  We talk about titanium, a critical mineral the West desperately needs more of and dive into the scale and purity of the Pitfield discovery in Western Australia and the u...

In this episode, we chat with Beth Borody, who is the founder of Maven, a platform putting real capital and real decision-making power into new hands, particularly women, in a sector where access to opportunity has traditionally been tightly controlled. Last time Beth was on the show, we talked about why women should be investing in mining. This time, we’re talking about what happens when you stop...

In this episode, we chat with Tim Foden, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, one of the most well-known and formidable litigation firms in the world. Tim has built a reputation for tackling complex, bet-the-company disputes and navigating some of the most challenging legal battles across industries. We’ll explore Tim’s path to Boies Schiller, what it takes to succeed in an elite litigation enviro...

In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Gillis, Director of Capital Markets at Sendero Resources, a junior exploration company focused on unlocking the vast mineral potential in Argentina. We dig into how truly differentiated opportunities are identified at the earliest stages, and why strong marketing can never compensate for weak fundamentals. Jeremy shares why capital structure is often the silent...

In this episode we chat to Craig Bradshaw, Managing Director of EQ Resources, a company that has become one of the most talked-about names in the tungsten space.   After nearly two decades working overseas, he’s now back in Australia and back in the mining industry at a time when critical minerals and geopolitics are firmly in the spotlight.   EQ Resources operates across Spain and Australia, is a...

In this episode, we chat with Aymone Schendel, a connector, community builder, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of mining networks in the UK and beyond.   She is an inspiration behind The Oxford Mining Club, a global network designed to connect students, professionals, and leaders around thoughtful discussion, innovation, and responsible development in the sector. She also...

In this episode, we chat with John Shively, CEO of Pebble Partnership, to discuss what is widely regarded as one of the most scrutinised and controversial mining projects in the world. John has spent decades working in Alaska, from his early career through senior public service roles, to leadership positions on some of the state’s most significant mining operations. Today, he leads a project that...

In this episode, we speak with Gilbert Clark, CEO of Meridian Mining, a mineral exploration and development company focused on unlocking high-value copper, gold, silver and other metal resources in Brazil. Meridian’s flagship asset is the advanced Cabaçal Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide project in Mato Grosso.    We discuss Meridian’s recent resource milestones, how the company is positioning itself...

In today's episode, we speak with Gerard Wood, founder of Turbo Leadership Coaching and Wood & Media, and someone well known across the mining and industrial sectors for his practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership, culture, and performance. Gerard has spent decades working alongside leaders, frontline teams, and tradespeople, helping businesses close the gap between strategy and execution. M...

In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Gray, a highly active mining executive and entrepreneur currently serving as CEO of Pilar Gold, Pure Tungsten, Tucano Gold, and Gold Road and most recently the founder of Chancery Royalty, who are building a portfolio of producing gold & silver royalty assets to become a significant player in the industry.  Jeremy is operating across multiple commodities, juris...

In this episode, we chat with Michael Rawlinson, one of the most experienced and well-known figures in mining finance and our industry. Michael’s career spans multiple decades and cycles, from growing up in a mining family to early roles in investment banking and equity research, co-founding Liberum, senior roles at Barclays, and now a portfolio career as a non-executive director across the mining...

We're joined by Tom Elliott, the founder of Hotspur Helium, who holds the largest multinational primary helium portfolio globally.  We discuss what Hotspur Helium is building and the ambition behind the company, before stepping back to look at why helium has become such a compelling focus for investors and operators alike. Tom shares insight into the critical uses of helium — from healthcare and a...

In this episode we chat to Jamie Strauss, CEO and co-founder of Digbee, a company working at the intersection of mining, capital markets, and sustainability. Jamie has spent decades observing the mining industry through multiple cycles—booms, busts, and long stretches where the sector struggled for relevance with investors and the broader public. In this conversation, we’ll step back from short-te...

In this episode, we chat with Paul Barrett, CEO of Rome Resources, a company working on the front lines of tin, copper, and zinc exploration at a time when critical minerals have never been more in focus. We’ll unpack what it really takes to operate in the DRC, how Rome has kept momentum through regional uncertainty, and where newly raised capital is being deployed as the company looks toward 2026...

In todays show, we're joined by Farhad Abasov, Chairman of Millennial Potash, a listed miner who are advancing the Banio Potash Project in Gabon, West Africa, a large, low-cost potash deposit strategically located on the Atlantic coast. Farhad is a veteran mining executive with over $3B in exits. We dig into the real impact of China’s production drop, the rise of Africa’s Atlantic potash corridor,...

In this episode, we chat with Stephen Mullowney, CEO of TRX Gold, who are a listed mining company with its flagship project, the Buckreef Gold Project in Tanzania. Stephen’s going to unpack the human side behind Buckreef’s rapid growth: the moments that forced him to rethink his approach, the wins that mattered more to people than markets, and the misconceptions outsiders still hold about this ind...