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In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Smith, Non-Executive Director at IRIS Metals, an ASX-listed company involved in lithium exploration in the historic Black Hills district of South Dakota. With one of the largest hard-rock lithium landholdings in the U.S., IRIS Metals is positioning itself at the heart of America’s drive for a domestic supply of critical minerals. In our conversation, we’ll ex...

In today’s episode, we're joined by Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African Resources, a company that has grown into a multi-asset, mid-tier gold producer with a market cap of over two billion dollars. Under Cobus’ leadership, Pan African has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, innovation in tailings retreatment, and a forward-looking approach to sustainability and energy security. We’ll...

In this episode, we chat with Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, who is an exploration company but has since repositioned itself as a tailings processor, an evolution summed up by its strapline: turning waste into gold. In our conversation, Ryan shares how Fulcrum is seizing this opportunity, not only to unlock value from historic mine waste but also to deliver real environmental and ESG benefits th...

In this episode, we chat with Paul Bennett, Managing Director of Medallion Metals, who are on a pathway to transforming the landscape for gold and copper mining in Western Australia with its flagship Ravensthorpe Gold Project. They have been making headlines with a major upgrade at Ravensthorpe, a feasibility study on the horizon, and a transformational deal to acquire the Forrestania operation. W...

In this episode, we speak to Paul Weibel, CEO of 5E Advanced Materials, the company advancing the Fort Cady boron project in California. We’ll explore Paul’s path into mining and the leadership lessons he’s carried to the C-suite; get a clear update on Fort Cady’s status and key takeaways from the recent Preliminary Feasibility Study; and dig into why boron matters, its market size, the industries...

In this episode, we chat to Simon Finnis, Managing Director of McLaren Minerals, a company that’s been making waves in the critical minerals space since its recent listing. McLaren is advancing its titanium project in Western Australia, a region well known for its supportive mining environment. Titanium isn’t always the first mineral that comes to mind in conversations around critical resources, b...

In this episode, we chat with Dave Mitchell and David Van Kleeck of PJKT72, who are transforming the mining industry through blockchain tokenization and redefining resource ownership through blockchain tokenization. We’re diving into a conversation at the intersection of blockchain and the natural world where two pioneers are aiming to reshape how we value, protect, and access the planet’s raw mat...

In this episode, we chat with Artem Volynets, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ACG Metals Ltd whose vision is to consolidate the copper industry through a series of roll-up acquisitions targeting copper producers with best-in-class environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics. Artem’s career spans major leadership roles across the international mining sector, from steering large-scale M...

In this episode, we chat with Michael Zolotov, co-founder and CTO of Razor Labs, who are a leading mining technology provider that delivers advanced predictive maintenance with its flagship product, DataMind AI™️. Razor Labs’ AI  Sensor Fusion technology provides real-time condition monitoring, root cause analysis, and prescriptive actions to prevent failures before they happen. Michael’s a serial...

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in Jan 2023 (Episode 307). Stefan Bernstein, CEO of GreenRoc Mining, a company focused on unlocking critical mineral resources in Greenland, with a particular spotlight on graphite at the Amitsoq project in South Greenland. We discuss the upcoming bulk sample program at the Amitsoq graphite project, progress on the Environmental Impact A...

In this episode, we chat with Patrick Thévoz, the co-founder and CEO of Flyability, and Michael Blake is the Product Manager at the company, who are a Swiss company dedicated to making the world's infrastructure safer and more efficient through innovative drone technology. The company has developed cutting-edge solutions that enable safe and efficient data collection in inaccessible and dangerous...

In this episode we chat to Dan Myerson, Executive Chairman and CEO of Foran Mining, a company at the forefront of the copper revolution and one of the only single-asset copper developers actively building a mine anywhere in the world. In this episode, we dig into why Foran remains undervalued despite its remarkable progress at the McIlvenna Bay project — now nearing 50% completion and on track for...

In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Gray, a seasoned CEO and visionary leader at the helm of multiple high-impact ventures, including Pilar Gold, Pure Tungsten, Tucano Gold, and Gold Road. With decades of experience navigating the complex world of mining finance, exploration, and operational leadership, Jeremy has earned a reputation for revitalizing assets, unlocking value, and delivering sustai...

In this episode, we chat with Greg Lang, President and CEO of NOVAGOLD, who are a well-financed precious metals company focused on the development of its 60% owned, federally permitted Donlin Gold project in Alaska. Greg brings a wealth of experience, having held senior leadership roles at some of the world’s largest mining companies, including Barrick Gold. Today, we explore his journey to the he...

In the episode, we chat with Dr Pradeep Kumar Jain, who was the Chief Mineral Economist for the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and has recently retired. With over 42 years of experience in mineral economics, geology, and mining legislation, he has been deeply involved in shaping India's mineral policy, pricing mechanisms, and strategic resource planning. He talks about critical factors fo...

In this episode, we chat to Noora Ahola, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Mawson Finland, a gold development company working in the mining friendly jurisdiction of Finland, who are developing and advancing the Rajapalot Project in the northern region of the country. Noora has a background in studying forestry, landscape management, and mining and has developed strong experience...

In this episode, we chat to Grant Sboros, CEO of Euro Sun Mining, a publicly listed development-stage mining company focused on unlocking value through the responsible development of the Rovina Valley Project, one of Europe’s largest gold-copper projects. Grant is a chartered accountant by background has extensive mining experience in Africa in both operations and finance. Working for the likes of...

In this episode, we chat with Alex Passmore, CEO of New Murchison Gold, who are an ASX listed mineral exploration and development company that holds a substantial package of tenements in the prolific Murchison goldfield near Meekatharra in Western Australia. Alex is a geologist by background but spent much of his career on the finance side of the industry. He is an experienced corporate executive...

In this episode, we chat to a returning guest, who appeared in October 2024 (episode 471). John Lee, CEO and Executive Chairman of Silver Elephant, but also the CEO of CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp who are a listed critical mineral exploration company who acquired Campbell-Crotser Fluorspar project in Kentucky. John has an Economics and Engineering degree, a CFA charterholder, and accredited inve...

In this episode, we have a returning guest who last appeared on the show back in July 2023 (Ep 360). Scott Williamson, MD of Blackstone Minerals, a listed mining company who are developing a high-grade undeveloped copper-gold porphyry projects in the world and is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the untapped potential of the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. Scott is a mining en...

In this episode, we chat with Tim Biggs, an experienced company adviser and part-time academic, focused on the mining industry. He is a director of Grainge Advisory Limited, which provides advisory and consultancy services to companies, investors, and other organisations, predominantly in the mining sector. We met recently at the UK mining conference in Cornwall, and Tim, who is a regular listener...

In this episode, we chat with Paul Heut, Executive Chair and CEO of Americas Gold & Silver, who are a growing precious metals mining company with multiple assets in North America, including the Galena Complex in Idaho, US, and their Cosala operation in Mexico. With a mine engineering background, Paul has a strong command of capital markets and has served at all levels of engineering and mine opera...

In this episode, we chat with Blake Mclaughlin, Vice President of Exploration at Axcap Ventures, a North American investment firm with a focus on mining, holding some of the most prospective gold belts in the United States and Canada, combining historical drilling success with modern exploration upside. Blake has spent over a decade in the mining and metals industry and is highly experienced in ta...

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared twice back in 2022 (episodes 217 and 267). Marc Bishop Lafleche, CEO of Ecora Resources, who are a leading royalty company focused on supporting the supply of commodities essential to creating a sustainable future. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, they have a proven track record of delivering value-accretive...

In this episode, we chat to Honourable Shane Jones, member of the NZ government and the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Resources, Associate Minister of Finance, and Associate Minister for Energy. Shane entered Parliament in 2005 and joined New Zealand First as an MP in 2017. As a proud born and bred Northlander, Shane has always asked the tough q...