Exploring Mining

In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant interviews West Point Gold Corp (TSXV: WPG | OTCQB: WPGCF | FRA: LRA0) President & CEO Derek Macpherson. They discuss the company’s latest press release. "the results from hole GC26-148, drilled below the high-grade Northeast (NE) Tyro Zone at its flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona, which intersected 66.2 metres (“m”) of 6.57 grams pe...

In this Exploring Mining podcast episode, Cali Van Zant and Chris Temple break down the Federal Reserve’s new strategy under Chairman Kevin Warsh, including his Volcker-style two-act plan of tighter monetary policy to fight inflation followed by practical monetarism. They discuss Warsh’s Federal Reserve policy approach and interest rate hikes aimed at restoring trust in the central bank, defending...

Exploring Mining host Cali Vanzant sits down for a follow-up podcast with Kevin Reid, President & CEO of Arizona Eagle Mines (TSX-V: AZEM). Kevin provides updates on the company’s successful TSX-V listing as AZEM, upsized $8.6M financing at $1.10 per share, and strategy to acquire three past-producing high-grade silver mines along the McCabe trend—nearly doubling strike length with potential V...

In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant interviews West Point Gold Corp (TSXV: WPG | OTCQB: WPGCF | FRA: LRA0) President & CEO Derek Macpherson. They discuss the company’s C$25M Canadian financing, expanded 21,000m drill program at the flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona’s Walker Lane Trend, strong step-out results at Sheep Trail, Black Dyke, Bull 8, and NE Tyro targets, plu...

In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant sits down with veteran mining investor Jeff Phillips. With decades of experience in the natural resources sector Jeff discusses why this bull market feels different - fueled by geopolitical risks, and a stronger commodities demand by countries. Discover his investment strategy, and mindset for volatility in bull markets. With a focus on junio...

In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant speaks with Cameron Tymstra, CEO of Targa Exploration, on the Exploring Mining Podcast as he discusses the company’s major grassroots gold discoveries. Targa’s flagship Opinaca Gold Project in Quebec features a true discovery on 67,000+ hectares with zero prior exploration: With 7 of 8 maiden drill holes hitting including high-grade intercept...

In this weeks episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali VanZant interviews Axel Merk, Founder Merk Investments to explore the major macro trends shaping today’s gold and mining landscape. Axel breaks down how rising defense spending, shifting budget priorities, ongoing supply dynamics, and sustained central bank gold purchases are creating a strategic environment for precious metals investors. Drawin...

The Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Van Zant speaks with Gary C. Evans, Chairman and CEO of United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE:UAMY). In the conversation, Gary shares how he helped transform the company in just three years from a $20 million market cap to over $1 billion market cap. Topics include Department of war contracts for military-grade antimony, tungsten and cobalt projects i...

New episode of the Exploring Mining podcast hosted by Cali Van Zant, featuring Andy Bowering, of Apollo Silver and Chris Temple, Founder of The National Investor. Topics include the opportunity in established mining developers, and proven management teams in precious metals at current discounted valuations. Andy’s continued commitment to Apollo Silver, the upcoming PEA for Calico, community progre...

In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant speaks with Kevin Reid, President and CEO of Arizona Eagle Mining. Arizona Eagle Mining will begin trading on Tuesday, March 31st on the TSXV under the ticker symbol AZEM. Kevin discusses the company’s flagship McCabe mine, a past-producing high-grade gold operation in mining-friendly Arizona. The team is already underway with their inaugural...

In this episode of the Exploring Mining podcast, host Cali Van Zant sits down with silver expert Peter Krauth—author of The Great Silver Bull and editor of Silver Stock Investor—for a focused look at the 2026 silver market outlook. Fresh from PDAC insights, Peter outlines the sixth consecutive year of global deficit, industrial demand now two-thirds of total usage (driven by solar + annual battery...

Welcome to the latest episode of Exploring Mining. Host Cali Van Zant talks to Garrett Goggin, CFA and Founder of the Golden Portfolio about what’s going on with Gold, Silver, and why royalties can be your best portfolio win, and top Gold and Silver Stocks to watch About Garrett Goggin I’ve traveled the world in search of gold and silver. I’ve visited many mines and talked with the people that run...

In the latest episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast, host Cali Van Zant sits down with Andy Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO, OTCQB: APGOF), for an in-depth discussion on the company’s powerhouse silver assets amid surging silver prices and a tightening global supply. Andy highlights Apollo’s robust financial position, including a recent $27.5 million private placement backe...

 Join Exploring Mining as we dive into Arizona Eagle Mining’s exciting revival of the historic McCabe Mine in mining-friendly Yavapai County, Arizona. Host Cali Van Zant speaks with Kevin Reid, President and CEO of Arizona Eagle Mining. Featuring a past-producing high-grade gold-silver deposit with a historic resource of over 800,000 ounces gold, and high grades of 11.7 g/t plus significant silver...

Exploring Mining is the premier podcast for mining and commodities investors, hosted by Cali Van Zant. In today's episode Ivan Lo from the Equedia Letter speaks about the silver rally, commodities super cycle, industrial demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, solar grids, and critical minerals. The Equedia Letter (Equedia.com), a leading Canadian mining investment newsletter with a proven...

 In this episode of the Exploring Mining podcast, host Cali Van Zant interviews Derek Macpherson, CEO & President, of West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQB: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0), about the company’s latest advancements. The discussion focuses on the January 6, 2026 drill results from four holes at the Northeast Tyro high-grade zone on the flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona https://westpoi...

In this episode of Exploring Mining, Chris Verrico, President and CEO joins the podcast to discuss Rio Silver Inc (TSXV: RYO), an emerging silver company focused on high-grade projects in Peru, the world’s second-largest silver-producing country. He covers the recent acquisitions of the Maria Norte and Santa Rita projects, highlighting their high-grade vein structures, polymetallic potential, and...

In this episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Vanzant, and Guests Andy Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), and investment guru Chris Temple, editor of The National Investor dive into silver’s explosive performance as one of the top-performing asset of 2025, with prices surging over 110%. They discuss the strong investment demand, persistent suppl...

In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant sits down with Ross McElroy, President & CEO, President and CEO of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), to discuss the latest advancements at the Calico Silver Project in California—one of the largest undeveloped primary silver deposits in the United States. The conversation covers the company’s recently announced 2026 explora...

Join Exploring Mining as we sit down with Derek Macpherson, CEO & President, of West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQB: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0), for an in-depth update on one of the most compelling new gold exploration stories in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane trend. In this episode, Derek walks us through the company’s fully funded 10,000-meter drill program at the flagship Gold Chain project. Tu...

 New Episode of Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Van Zant. In this episode we follow up with with Scott Emerson, CEO of Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (TSXV: KNG) (OTCQB: KNGRF) ( FSE: TUY). Discover the latest high-grade silver and gold drill results from the Las Coloradas project mining district of Parral Mexico, confirming a long strike extension below historic workings and unveiling massive po...

Join us for the latest episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Vanzant, and Guests Andy Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), and investment guru Chris Temple, editor of The National Investor! In this episode we focus on Silver being added to the US Geological Survey (“USGS”) 2025 List of Critical Minerals, and the significance for Apollo Silver’s Ca...

Jeff Phillips: Proven Junior Mining Strategy Behind His Biggest Wins- Share Structure & Managment  In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant interviews Jeff Phillips, a 25-year veteran of the natural resources sector and one of the most respected private investors in junior mining and exploration companies. Mentored early in his career by legendary resource investor Rick Rule, Je...

In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant interviews Ross McElroy, CEO of Apollo Silver Corp. (TSXV: APGO | OTCQB: APGOF), following the company’s successful $26.8 million capital raise—delivering over two years of financial runway to accelerate the Calico silver project in San Bernardino County, Southern California, home to the largest undeveloped silver resource in the United State...

Join host Cali Van Zant on the Exploring Mining podcast as she interviews Chris Temple, founder, editor, and publisher of The National Investor, for a detailed discussion on current market conditions and commodity opportunities. Temple shares his views on the risks of overvaluation in tech giants like NVIDIA, the potential for a stock market correction, and the importance of diversification into e...