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The original global mining podcast. With over 100 years of experience serving the mining and exploration industry, crucial reports by The Northern Miner writing staff inform the decision-making process of thousands of high-performing mining professionals. As an independent, fully paid news source, The Northern Miner maintains a commitment to objective reporting not influenced by any external interests.

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September 8, 20261 hr 19 min

Fortuna CEO Jorge Ganoza on mining in West Africa

This week’s episode features Fortuna Mining president and CEO Jorge Ganoza in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the company’s recent acquisition of the Bambadji gold exploration project in Senegal. Ganoza explains why the project’s location and geological potential made it a compelling acquisition, noting that Fortuna had been evaluating the opportunity for some time. He also discusses the company’s decision to exit Mexico and outlines Fortuna’s broader approach to operating in frontier jurisdictions. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

September 1, 20261 hr 23 min

Gold dealers face ‘credit crunch’, ft CPM Group’s Jeffrey Christian

This week’s episode features Jeffrey Christian, managing partner at CPM Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the broader macroeconomic factors affecting the gold market. Christian discusses the implications of this year’s Federal Reserve meeting in Jackson Hole and reflects on his recent trip to India, including the impact of higher gold prices on the country’s jewellery market. He also examines recent volatility in the bond market and shares his outlook for gold through the end of the year. This week’s Spotlight features Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) president and CEO Todd Stone on recent policy initiatives he believes the Canadian government should adopt to facilitate natural resource development. He also discusses the 2027 AME Roundup conference. To learn more, visit: https://amebc.ca/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

August 25, 20261 hr 19 min

Reuters' Andy Home on declining copper and aluminum inventories on the LME

This week’s episode features Andy Home, senior metals columnist at Reuters, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on recent developments in the copper and aluminum markets. Home explains the factors behind recent volatility in copper and why aluminum prices have not shown greater strength despite robust fundamentals and very low levels of non-Russian inventory on the exchanges. He also discusses broader shifts he has observed across the metals sector in recent years, including the growing prominence of critical minerals. Home describes the current period as a “metallic age,” as metals and mining have moved from the business pages to the front page of the news. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

August 18, 20261 hr 31 min

Mineral War — China’s grand plan to dominate metals markets, ft Tomasz Nadrowski

This week’s episode features portfolio manager Tomasz Nadrowski, author of Mineral War: China’s Quest for Weapons of Mineral Destruction, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on China’s resource strategy over the past 30 years and how the West can respond to China’s dominance in the metals sector. Nadrowski explains how China made a deliberate decision to incorporate minerals into its broader grand strategy, highlighting President Xi Jinping’s “Document 9” and its emphasis on the strategic importance of mineral resources. He also discusses his definition of “critical minerals,” what makes a mineral critical, and the strategies Western countries can pursue to level the playing field. This week’s Spotlight features Southern Silver Exploration Corp. Vice President of Exploration Robert Macdonald, who discusses the company’s flagship Cerro Las Minitas polymetallic silver project in Durango, Mexico. To learn more, visit: https://southernsilverexploration.com/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

August 12, 20261 hr 25 min

Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Haytham Hodaly on the evolution of the streaming model

This week’s episode features Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Haytham Hodaly in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on how the streaming model is holding up in today’s market. Hodaly discusses the direction he plans to take the company following former CEO Randy Smallwood’s departure, including Wheaton’s recent streaming deal with BHP. He also explains the differences between royalty and streaming models, why he believes streaming offers distinct advantages, and why Wheaton remains focused on precious metals rather than expanding across the broader metals sector. This week’s Spotlight features Hayasa Metals founder and president Dennis Moore and CEO Joel Sutherland, who discuss the company’s Vardenis and Urasar projects in Armenia. To learn more, visit: https://hayasametals.com/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

August 4, 20261 hr 3 min

Is the West’s mining strategy working? Rebecca Seidl-Inglesby on policy and supply chains

This week’s episode features Rebecca Seidl-Inglesby, a partner at Baker Botts who leads the firm’s critical minerals and metals subsector, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Seidl-Inglesby examines recent policy developments and the challenges involved in rerouting Western mineral supply chains. She also discusses direct government equity investments in mining companies and the growing use of offtake partnerships between miners and original equipment manufacturers, including automakers. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

July 28, 20261 hr 27 min

Mackey warns of ‘darker future’ unless Canada accelerates minerals processing

This week’s episode features renowned metallurgist and Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee Phillip Mackey in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the latest developments in Canada’s mineral-processing capacity. Mackey discusses new processing projects taking shape across the country, as well as his proposal for a new copper smelter in British Columbia. He also stresses the need for Canada to accelerate the expansion of its domestic processing capacity, warning of a “darker future” if the challenge is not addressed with greater urgency and diligence. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Thomas Mumford, president and CEO of Scottie Resources, who discusses the company’s Scottie gold project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle. To learn more, visit: https://scottieresources.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

July 21, 20261 hr 14 min

South32's Pat Risner on FAST-41, social license and mining in the USA

This week’s episode features Pat Risner, President of South32 Hermosa, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the company’s Hermosa project in Arizona. Risner discusses how the project has benefited from the U.S. FAST-41 permitting framework, South32’s approach to earning and maintaining its social licence to operate, and the role automation will play in the mine’s development. He also examines the challenges posed by cost inflation and how rising costs are influencing the project’s economics and long-term planning. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

July 14, 20261 hr 18 min

Greenland rare earths project in limbo amid government dispute, ft Daniel Mamadou

This week’s episode features Energy Transition Minerals managing director Daniel Mamadou in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the status of the company’s Kvanefjeld rare earths project in Greenland. Mamadou outlines the project’s history and the licensing challenges it has faced with the Greenland government. He also explains why, in his view, the company and project have been unfairly politicized and targeted, and why he considers the non-renewal of the company’s exploration licence to amount to expropriation by default. He also discusses the challenges of securing and maintaining a social licence within the local community. This week’s Spotlight features Tim Crossley, managing director of Adyton Resources, who discusses the company’s three gold projects in Papua New Guinea, including its flagship Feni Island gold-copper project. To learn more, visit: https://adytonresources.com/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

July 7, 20261 hr 8 min

General Charles Flynn (Ret.) on a long-term critical minerals strategy

This week’s podcast features General (Ret.) Charles Flynn in conversation with The Northern Miner host Adrian Pocobelli on the West’s effort to reshore supply chains and build secure critical-mineral capacity. Flynn explains that while funding individual projects is necessary, it will not by itself create a durable solution. He calls for a broader structural and policy realignment, supported by a coordinated, campaign-planning approach to critical-mineral supply chains. Flynn also discusses his work with Flynn Advisors and Manifest Industries, as well as the challenges companies face when navigating and engaging with the U.S. government. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner