The Prospector News Podcast

Michael Fox and Jeff Christian, Founder and Managing Partner of the CPM Group, provide an in-depth analysis of the 2024 performance and future outlook for platinum group metals (PGMs), including platinum, palladium, and gold. They explain that strong fabrication demand from the auto industry and reduced mine production caused unexpected price spikes in platinum during June and July 2024, along wit...

Michael Fox and Chris Temple of the National Investor discussed the recent FOMC meeting where two Fed officials dissented, highlighting concerns about the underlying economic weakness and the inflationary risks posed by President Trump's tariffs. They analyzed how revenue from existing tariffs could reach $300-400 billion annually but warned that the long-term economic costs may outweigh these...

Michael Fox interviews Dr. Dave Lawie, Chief Geoscientist at Imdex (a global mining technology company listed on the ASX), about the critical gap in processing capabilities of essential metals. They highlight China's dominance, processing over 50% of production for 18 key minerals—a strategic challenge for Western countries, reflected in a PwC report quoted by Dave. The discussion covers resou...

Michael Fox interviews Zayn Kalyan, CEO of Scorpio Gold (TSX-V: SGN), about the company's Manhattan gold project in Nevada. Zayn explains that Scorpio Gold has consolidated 75-80% of the Manhattan district by combining the Goldwedge property with the historic Manhattan Mine, including a key acquisition from Kinross in 2021. He highlights the project’s potential to become a mid-tier gold mine a...

Michael Fox interviews Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence's Chief Commodity Strategist, to analyze the recent surge in copper prices triggered by President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports to the U.S. Mike explains that this tariff move is part of Trump’s emboldened economic strategy, supported by robust U.S. stock market performance. They compare the current copper...

Michael Fox interviews Adam Hawkins, President of Global External, about the Trump administration's proposed  50% tariff on copper imports  and its implications for the U.S. mining industry. Adam explains that Global External specializes in helping mining companies navigate above-ground risks, including social, political, and regulatory challenges during project acquisition and development. Th...

Michael Fox sits down with Alain Lambert (CEO) and Dr. Craig Gibson (Chief Exploration Officer) of Prismo Metals (CSE: PRIZ) to discuss the company’s latest exploration activities and strategic direction. Project Highlights: Palos Verdes Silver Prospect (Mexico): Located in Sinaloa, this project is surrounded by Vizsla Silver , Prismo’s largest shareholder. The team is advancing a new drill progra...

Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast as he interviews Sean Kingsley, President and CEO of Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (CSE: HUNT) (OTC: HNTRF) , to uncover the company’s bold journey in Newfoundland’s gold exploration. From its 2021 inception to a game-changing deal with Firefly Metals, Sean reveals how Gold Hunter delivered massive shareholder value with 25 million dividend shares. Dive into...

Maura Kolb, President of  Dryden Gold (TSX-V: DRY) (OTCQB: DRYGF),  discussed the company's exploration activities in Northwestern Ontario. They have a large land package of 70,000 hectares centered around the Dryden region, with three main target areas. Recent drill results included high-grade gold intersections, with the most significant being 300 grams over 4 meters. Maura explained that th...

Michael Fox is joined by John Desjarlais, the Executive Director of the Indigenous Resource Network, who explained that his organization was founded five years ago to provide a positive indigenous voice in the resource industry, challenging sensationalized media portrayals and advocating for better engagement, inclusion, and procurement practices. He emphasized that two-thirds of indigenous people...

Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast as he sits down with Michael Rowley, President and CEO of  Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSX-V: PGE) (OTCQB: PGEZF) (FSE: J0G) , to discuss the future of critical minerals in the U.S. and Canada. Dive into the complexities of nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group elements (PGE) mining, and learn how Stillwater is leading the charge with its flagship...

Michael Fox and Peter Krauth of the Silver Advisor discuss the recent surge in silver prices and market activity. Peter noted that silver bugs had been anticipating this development for some time, while Michael observed a significant increase in silver stocks and prices during an investment conference in Quebec City. They agreed to review the events of the past two weeks in more detail during thei...

Michael Fox and Chris Temple discussed the Federal Reserve meeting, noting that it was a non-event with no rate changes expected. Chris highlighted the Fed's prediction of moving from "stagflation light" to "stagflation moderate" and their unchanged forecast of 2 x 25 basis points rate cuts by 2025. They also touched on President Trump's criticism of Jerome Powell, with...

Michael Fox and Robert Wares, CEO of Osisko Metals (TSX-V: OM), discussed the progress of the Gaspé Copper Project, one of Canada's largest copper development projects. Robert highlighted the project's updated mineral resource estimate of approximately 824 million tonnes indicated and 670 million tonnes inferred, with a copper equivalent grade around 0.34-0.38%, representing a significant...

Michael Fox interviews Jeff Swinoga and Ken Tylee about  Exploits Discovery's (CSE: NFLD) (OTCQB: NFLDF) (FSE: 634)  recent growth and acquisitions. The company has secured two option deals in the past three weeks: the Hawkins project in Ontario, which has a historical resource of 328,000 ounces of gold near surface, and three properties in Quebec with combined resources of about 340,000 ounce...

Michael Fox is joined by Dryden Gold ’s (TSX-V: DRY) (OTCQB: DRYGF) Chairman Trey Wasser and President Maura Kolb to discuss Dryden Gold's exploration progress in Northwest Ontario. They highlighted a successful 15,000-meter drill program, with encouraging visual gold observations in new targets, including a hanging wall structure and a foot wall structure. The team plans to continue drilling...

Michael Fox introduces Ted Elwood, the President and CEO of Peloton Minerals (CSE:PMC) (OTCQB:PMCCF) , at the Mining Expo in Quebec City. Ted provides an overview of Peloton, describing it as a junior exploration company that recently discovered a promising lithium prospect in northeastern Nevada, adjacent to a rich deposit found by Surge Battery Metals. He mentions that Peloton has invested about...

Michael Fox interviews Guy Goulet, the President and CEO of Cerro de Pasco Resources (TSX-V: CDPR) (OTCMKTS: GPPRF) (FRA: N8HP) , to discuss the company's history and projects. Guy highlights that the investment in Cerro de Pasco Copper Corporation was once considered the greatest investment of the 20th century in Peru. The company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange a few years after it...

Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast at the Quebec City Mining Conference with Jean-Sébastien David, President & CEO of NioBay Metals (TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF). Explore NioBay’s critical minerals focus, including the Crevier Niobium & Tantalum project in Quebec and James Bay Niobium project in Ontario. Learn about niobium’s vital role in steel and battery industries, with Crevier t...

Michael Fox is joined by Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic Mines (TSX-V: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV), discusses the company's projects, focusing on the Nisk project in Quebec. The company has discovered significant copper deposits in addition to nickel, with recent results showing 12.5 meters of 11% copper equivalent. Power Metallic Mines plans to drill 100,000 meters by the end of...

In this episode Michael Fox is joined by regular contributor, Ted J Butler to discuss the recent attempt by BlackRock to acquire parts of the Panama Canal and 43 global ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson for $22 billion. The deal has stalled due to the ongoing US-China trade war and complications with Panamanian authorities. Ted notes that Chinese influence in Panama has increased significan...

Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 Trends in Mining Finance Conference in New York City, hosted by the SME New York Chapter. In this exclusive interview, Michael sits down with Kai Hoffmann, CEO of Soar Financial Group, to discuss the latest developments in mining finance, equity financings, and commodity markets. Key Topics Covered: • The state of mining finance...

In this episode Michael Fox is joined by Mike McGlone, Senior Commodities Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, to discuss the current state of global markets and the potential for a significant market correction. He compared current market conditions to historical periods like 1929, 1989, and2008, noting similarities in stock market valuations and economic indicators. McGlone emphasized the risk...

Michael Fox interviews Andy Bowering, Chairman of ApolloSilver (TSX-V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF) (Frankfurt: 6ZF0) , a junior resource explorer with projects in California and Mexico. They discuss the recent Pan American Silver-Mag Silver merger, which Andy views as positive for the silverindustry and Mexico's mining sector. Andy explains how the merger affects Apollo Silver's properties and re...

In this episode Michael Fox is joined by Dr. Peter Megaw, former Chief Exploration Officer for Mag Silver, discussed the recent $2.1 billion acquisition of Mag Silver by Pan American Silver. Given Peter made the Fresnillo discovery for Mag, he is the perfect person to discuss the merger. He explained how Mag Silver's discovery of the Valdecañas vein in the Fresnillo district led to the deal, h...