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In this episode, we chat with Richard Papp, Managing Director at UNEXMIN Geo-Robotics, a company that is a private spin-off arising from the U-NEX-MIN project and that has the IP of the robotic platform they have produced. The company is pioneering surveying solutions for flooded environments. During the podcast, Richard, who has a background in geology and geophysics, is going to talk about the e...

In this episode we chat to Andrew Cunningham, CEO of Walkabout Resources who are an ASX listed African-focussed energy minerals developer who is fast-tracking the development of the high-grade Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project in SE Tanzania so they can take advantage of forecast market conditions for Flake Graphite deposits with high ratios of Large and Jumbo flakes. Andrew is a geologist with a backg...

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest Michael Konnert (Episode 78 back in May 2020). He is the CEO and Founder of Vizsla Silver Corp, a junior mining company, exploring, developing, and acquiring precious and base metal assets in Mexico.   Michael is the young entrepreneur at the helm of Vizsla Silver where he has achieved a lot in a short space of time. In this episode, he discusses the...

In this episode, we chat to Kyler Hardy, CEO of Cloudbreak Discovery who is a specialist, early-stage project generator with a diverse portfolio of mineral assets. Cloudbreak owns equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa   Kyler has over 20 years of experience in the resources sector in executive and management posi...

In this episode, we chat with Denis Laviolette, Executive Chair of GoldSpot Discoveries. It is are a technology/investment company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to significantly improve mineral exploration targeting on both a regional and local scale. Denis is a geologist by background and has worked on three different continents, Canada, Norway, and Ghana during his caree...

DESCRIPTION In this episode, we chat with Anton Du Plessis, CEO of Zinnwald Lithium who are focused on fast-tracking the late stage, integrated Zinnwald Lithium Project in Germany to production. In order to supply a suite of high-value battery-grade lithium products to Europe’s rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets.   Anton has an investment banking background and is at the helm to take th...

In this episode, we chat with Ali Haji, CEO of ION Energy who is an emerging leader in the exploration and development of Mongolia’s lithium salars. They are well poised to play a strong role as the world embarks upon the third wave of the clean energy revolution. The Company has one of the largest explorations, and the first lithium brine licences ever granted in Mongolia   Ali has a Computer Sci...

In this episode, we chat to Max Denning, CEO & Director at Tungsten West who are restarting the World Class Hemerdon Tungsten-Tin Deposit located in South Devon, UK. They were incorporated in 2019 as a special purpose vehicle to purchase the Hemerdon Project out of receivership.    Max has over 10 years of experience in the mining sector mainly in commercial & finance, management consultancy and p...

In this episode, we chat to James Sykes, who is CEO and Director of Baselode Energy, a fully funded Uranium exploration company that has achieved resounding success within the region. For example, holding a portfolio of highly prospective uranium exploration properties in the eastern side of the Athabasca Basin.   James has over 10 years of experience in uranium exploration and discovery in the At...

In this episode, we chat to Steve Curtis, CEO of Caledonia Mining, a profitable cash generative gold producer with a strong growth profile. Their primary asset is the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe. They are listed on both the NY and London Stock Exchanges under the symbol (CMCL)   Steve is an accountant by background with over 30 years of experience. He has been in the mining industry for over 15 years...

In this episode, we chat with Mike Hodgson, CEO of Serabi Gold. An exploration and production company involved in the evaluation and development of gold deposits in Brazil.   Mike is a geologist by background and has worked across Europe and South America. Working for the likes of ACA Howe International Ltd, Rio Tinto and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd. His expertise is in narrow vein underg...

In this episode, we chat with Anthony Milewski, Chairman of Nickel 28, an innovative battery metal focused investment vehicle. Nickel 28´s current main focus is on metal streaming and royalty agreements. They offer investors exposure to the metals that are integral to the key technologies that the electric vehicle and energy storage markets need.   Anthony is an entrepreneur with a background in F...

In this episode, we chat with Diane Mather, who specialises in tunnelling. Apart from working for Inland Rail as the design manager, she is also the chair for the Australian Tunnelling Society. She has worked on multiple rail-related tunnelling projects as well as in several mining settings.   Diane was introduced to us by Michael Moore having studied together at Camborne School of Mines. She stud...

In this episode, we chat to James Withall, CEO of Rupert Resources who are a junior miner with advanced exploration and near-term production potential in Northern Finland James, a geologist by background has over 20 years of experience in mining. Working in the field and the investment space. We discuss his journey and how Rupert Resources has evolved. Talking about their Ikkari discovery, their P...

In this episode, we chat to Nick Bridgen, Chief Executive at Ferro-Alloy Resources, who is developing a giant vanadium deposit in southern Kazakhstan.   Nick is a chartered accountant by background and also studied a degree in Psychology, Statistics, and Physics. His career has been in executive management within the resources industry. So, he is well versed in developing Ferro Alloy Resources to...

In this episode, we chat to Ravi Sood, Chairman of Galane Gold who is a gold producer and explorer with mining operations and exploration tenements in Botswana, South Africa, and the US.   Ravi is an entrepreneur with many business interests. He tells us about Galane Gold, its future prospects, and some of the other interests that Ravi is pursuing with the mining and resources space. We also talk...

In this episode, we chat to Shaun Bunn, Managing Director of Empire Metals who is an AIM-listed exploration and resource development company with a multi-commodity project portfolio comprising gold and copper interests in Australia, Georgia, and Austria.   With a metallurgy background, Shaun has over 35 years of industry experience in technical and executive management positions working across man...

In this episode, we chat with Dan Myerson, Executive Chairman of Foran Mining Corporation, a diversified exploration, and development company with projects in central Canada's Flin Flon mining belt.   They are looking to develop the world's first carbon-neutral copper mine.   Dan has a finance and resources background and worked for some leading financial institutions and mining companies during h...

In this episode, we chat with Michael DiRienzo, Executive Director of The Silver Institute. A non-profit international association that draws its membership from across the breadth of the silver industry. Established in 1971, the Institute serves as the industry’s voice in increasing public understanding of the many uses and values of silver. Michael has been a long-standing member of the silver i...

In this episode we chat to Chris Gerteisen, Executive Director and CEO of Nova Minerals, a minerals explorer and developer focused on gold and lithium projects in North America. These projects include Nova’s Estelle Gold Project in Alaska and the company’s majority-owned Snow Lakes Resources, which is a lithium project in Canada.   Chris is a geologist by background, with 20 years of experience ma...

In this episode, we chat with Hu Fleming, an expert, and senior executive in water management. He was the head of water management for Anglo American. Here, he talks about all things water within the mining industry. We are going to cover water topics that are maybe not obvious to many in the industry. Things that you should be aware of when making everyday decisions. Water will become much scarce...

In this episode, we chat with Naheed Memon, CEO of Oracle Power who is an international natural resource project developer listed on London’s AIM market. The Company is focused on delivering reliable and affordable power in emerging developing markets with projects in Pakistan and Australia.   Naheed has worked in the public and private sectors, working in consulting and banking, and sits on the b...

In this episode, we chat to Carl Esprey, Executive Director of Contango Holdings who have a large stake in the Lubu Coal Project which is a high-value coking coal project in Zimbabwe and also has their Garalo gold project in Mali.   Carl is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst and has a long career in the natural resource investment and development sector. He gives us a...

In this episode, we chat to Kyle Floyd, founder, chairman, and CEO of Vox Royalty who is a high-growth precious metals royalty and streaming company with a portfolio of over 50 royalties and streams spanning nine jurisdictions and are one of the fastest-growing companies in the royalty sector.   Kyle is an investment banker with a background in the mining sector. We hear about his journey in growi...

In this episode, we chat to John Ryan, CEO & Director of Gold Express Mines, a multi-asset mineral resource company focused primarily on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of precious metal properties across the US. John is a mine engineer by background and also studied finance enabling him to start, develop and operate a handful of natural resource companies during his care...