In this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing your host Rob Tyson, Founder and Director of Mining International, a leading recruitment and headhu…
In this episode, we chat with Jorge Ganoza, President, CEO, and Director of Fortuna Mining, a Canadian mid-tier precious metals producer with three operating mines and exploration activities located in Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guyana, Peru, and Senegal. Now in its 21st year, Fortuna has undergone a significant evolution, building a reputation for disciplined execution, operational excellence, and strategic growth. Under Jorge's leadership, the company has successfully expanded its geographic footprint, strengthened its portfolio through acquisitions and divestments, and positioned itself for its next phase of growth. In this conversation, we discuss the leadership qualities required to succeed in the modern mining industry and how Jorge's own leadership approach has evolved throughout his career. We'll look back at Fortuna's journey over the past two decades, explore the company's strategy to achieve annual gold production of approximately 500,000 ounces by the second half of 2028, and examine how recent portfolio optimisation has strengthened the business. We also dive into some of Fortuna's most important growth initiatives and the company's growing exploration pipeline across West Africa and South America. Finally, we'll discuss Jorge's long-term vision for Fortuna and what investors, communities, and stakeholders can expect from the company as it moves toward the end of the decade This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org If you want to know more about precious metals, then check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. You can sign up here for free: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS The company evaluates long-term potential based on the cash margins and asset resilience an operation can maintain throughout a commodity price cycle, rather than pursuing production scale for its own sake. Managing localised political and security volatility requires strict asset evaluation alongside deeply communicative relationship-building with host governments to ensure smooth path-to-development timelines. With both the Seguela plant expansion in Côte d'Ivoire and the Diamba Sud project in Senegal heavily underway, Fortuna controls an organic 60% production growth path that does not depend on further acquisition or unproven exploration. BEST MOMENTS "Our strategy for the business is to have a business that can perform throughout the precious metals price cycle. In low prices, in medium prices, in high prices, Fortuna should be able to thrive." "More than getting bigger for bigger's sake, it's about putting together a portfolio of assets that can have those qualities... an asset base with competitive costs and exploration potential." "This business is built on operational discipline, but that will only take you as far as the asset allows you to at the end of the day." GUEST RESOURCES https://fortunamining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortunamining/ https://www.instagram.com/fortunamining/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this special series (Part 3 of 3) around HR and recruitment in the mining industry, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines. The discussion explores some of the key workforce and talent challenges shaping the future of mining, including addressing age bias in hiring, improving the industry's image to attract new talent, and creating more flexible and family-friendly workplaces. The panel also shares perspectives on educating younger generations about modern mining careers, highlighting the growing role of technology, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation across the sector. The guests discuss what organisations can do to strengthen their employer brand and improve employee retention, from leadership and career development to workplace culture, flexibility and creating environments where people feel valued, supported and able to grow professionally. Whether you work in HR, leadership, recruitment, or operational management, this episode provides valuable insights into how mining organisations can strengthen their employer brand and build high-performing teams for the future. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Mitigating age bias in recruitment requires a shift in focus toward individual competencies and experience rather than traditional career timelines and years of service. Improving the mining industry's reputation depends on genuine advancements in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and workplace culture rather than relying solely on clever marketing campaigns. Designing flexible working schedules that accommodate various family structures and life stages is essential for broadening the talent pool and retaining diverse employees. BEST MOMENTS "I think mining's reputation challenge really requires authentic transformation, not just better marketing." "The key is to recognise that family-friendly doesn't mean a one-size-fits-all approach. It means listening to employees and finding ways to adapt their working patterns." "Mining is not a dirty activity. It's a very exciting, innovative, technologically advanced environment where it's also very focused on sustainability and building things for the future." GUEST RESOURCES Paul Eagle: paul.eagle@evolutionmining.com https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-eagle-80128740 Leanne Holmes: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holmesleanne Bridget Hunter: https://za.linkedin.com/in/bridget-hunter-3a000230 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, a company focused on unlocking copper and gold opportunities across Kazakhstan through a combination of brownfields development and greenfields exploration. We discuss why major industry players such as Endeavour Mining and Xinhai chose to partner with East Star, how the company approaches exploration risk and portfolio management, and why Kazakhstan remains one of the most underappreciated mining jurisdictions globally despite its long mining history and significant geological potential. Alex also shares insights into how modern explorers should think about value creation beyond market sentiment, the challenges junior mining companies face when transitioning from discovery to development, and why understanding geology, infrastructure, and operational execution is becoming increasingly important in today's market. We also explore broader industry themes, including investor perceptions of mining, the long-term outlook for copper and gold, and why the mining sector remains fundamental to both global economic growth and the energy transition. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit https://www.mining-international.org/ KEY TAKEAWAYS East Star Resources' agreements with major players like Endeavour and Xinhai allow the junior company to advance its flagship assets toward development with minimal dilution and no added debt carriage. Despite a long history of mining, the country offers significant modern exploration potential, exceptional infrastructure, and a clear, western-modeled mineral code By leveraging and validating detailed Soviet-era drilling records, East Star Resources has managed to secure large copper and gold resource targets at a remarkably low discovery cost per ton. Successful junior mining companies must carefully manage risk by targeting infrastructure-led brownfield projects for near-term cash flow BEST MOMENTS "The reason that I moved to Kazakhstan in the first place is I wanted an absolute intimate working knowledge of the operations." "There's a whole wide world out there of people that build mines and make money and don't just mine markets, and they're the people we're interested in working with." "I like to do is not have—not be reliant on one specific thematic, one commodity that's having a hot run. We're interested in building a company here, and so we need to play long-term." "The same deposit in Kazakhstan is worth more than that deposit in Australia, or Canada, or Chile... it really is a fantastic place to work." GUEST RESOURCES ● https://eaststarplc.com/ ● https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-star-resources/ ● https://x.com/EastStar_PLC VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Andrew Thake, Director at Beacon Events, one of the leading mining-focused events and conference businesses, operating across the world. We explore the important role mining conferences and industry events play in connecting investors, miners, governments, and the wider supply chain across the sector. Andrew also shares insights into his own journey within mining, how he developed his knowledge and network within the industry, and some of the influential books, personalities, and conversations that helped shape his understanding of the sector. We also discuss some of the major trends currently impacting mining globally, including the growing influence of government policy, critical minerals strategies, supply chain security, and the increasing importance of downstream and midstream processing. Andrew gives his perspective on the evolving role of Asian financial centres such as Hong Kong and Singapore within global mining finance, the commodities attracting the most market attention today and lessons he's learned around mining investment from some of the industry's most respected investors. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit https://www.mining-international.org/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining conferences serve a dual purpose by delivering a return on investment through face-to-face business networking while providing specialized, non-Googleable educational content. A major ongoing trend in the mining sector is the rapidly increasing involvement of governments—particularly the US and Saudi Arabia—in shaping mining investment and critical mineral policies. The Western mining sector is beginning to realize the critical importance of midstream and downstream processing to build independent and resilient supply chains. Despite Western skepticism, Hong Kong remains a highly vibrant, multi-billion dollar financial center that heavily drives mining finance and listings for major companies. BEST MOMENTS "Online events are great, but there's a real power in meeting people face-to-face... that's something that the events business can really go and deliver." "What's great about the mining industry is how open everyone is, how much everyone wants to go and share information, and how passionate people feel about the mining industry..." "Whatever one may think about China, it has a 50-year plan, and it executes it really, really well. And I think that the West is now realizing that we need to have that more long-term sort of planning." "I've seen many really great conferences fail due to poor execution, and I've seen many average conferences succeed due to great execution. So for me, when I apply that to mining investment, I think if you've got a great management team, then they may be very good at executing the asset" GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-thake-0b14621/ www.imarcglobal.com www.resourcingtomorrow.com https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Ricus Grimbeek, an experienced mining executive with more than three decades of leadership across major mining operations and Executive Chair of Makor Resources, a company focused on building a district-scale copper platform in Zambia. Throughout the conversation, we explore what attracted Ricus to Makor at this stage of his career, why he believes Zambia remains one of the most misunderstood copper opportunities globally, and how long-term consolidation strategies differ from the traditional junior mining model. We also discuss the realities of building scalable mining businesses, the importance of social licence and stakeholder alignment, and what separates projects with genuine scale potential from those driven purely by market narrative. In addition, Ricus shares his thoughts on one of mining's biggest long-term challenges, responsibly integrating artisanal and small-scale mining into the broader mining economy through initiatives like Mine-Hive and why the industry must rethink how future copper supply is discovered, developed, and delivered if it's going to meet growing global demand over the coming decades. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS True project scale in modern copper mining often relies on consolidating smaller, high-grade deposits across a specific district to feed a central processing facility, rather than searching for one rare mega-deposit. Securing a social license to operate is a privilege that must be actively earned from day one through genuine, hands-on community engagement, rather than treated as a distant, compliance-driven metric. The artisanal and small-scale mining sectors comprise ninety percent of the global mining workforce but remain severely underrepresented and locked out of crucial developmental capital. Mining company failures typically stem from systemic human leadership gaps and unaddressed operational risks during the execution phase, rather than a failure to find resources. BEST MOMENTS “We actually get asked to come and operate in certain communities because of the way we operate." "True scale in a lot of places will look like that... it's not necessarily going to be the one large, big asset that that makes a company." "You don't necessarily need to spend millions of dollars to make a big difference in people's lives" "Artisanal and small-scale mining is basically ninety percent of the mining industry's workforce... and they are totally underrepresented and they really struggle to get access to capital. GUEST RESOURCES https://www.makorresources.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/makorresources/ https://www.instagram.com/makorresources/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbitMzJC4TAd5ZY5f2toaHA VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we speak to Adam McKinnon, CEO of Advance Metals, a company rapidly building one of the more exciting silver growth stories in Mexico Advance has assembled a portfolio exceeding 100 million ounces of silver equivalent across the prolific Sierra Madre Belt, positioning itself at the centre of a growing global conversation around silver supply, electrification, and precious metals demand. We discuss the strategy behind consolidating a district-scale silver platform in Mexico, the significance of the recent Yoquivo JORC Resource, and why the company believes there is substantial upside still to come from its exploration pipeline. We explore Adam's views on leadership in mining, balancing geology with capital markets, the importance of local expertise, and where he sees the biggest opportunities emerging in precious metals exploration over the next decade. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Advanced Metals has efficiently built a portfolio exceeding 100 million ounces of silver equivalent along Mexico's prolific Sierra Madre belt for less than $5 million USD. Recent JORC resource validation at the Yakivo project has revealed significant, high-grade unsampled core that redefines the site's potential from a narrow-vein system to a bulk-tonnage project. Establishing an almost entirely Mexican local team and advisory network is critical to navigating community relations, legal systems, and environmental compliance effectively. Significant opportunities still exist in mature mining districts by applying modern technologies like high-resolution LiDAR surveys to re-evaluate previously drilled areas. BEST MOMENTS "We have pulled together this plus-100-million-ounce silver equivalent portfolio now for a total cost, current cost, of less than $5 million US dollars." "When you look at these projects systematically and scientifically, you often get a lot further than when you take an ad hoc approach." "You want Mexican nationals to be interacting with Mexican nationals in these places... that in-country experience is absolutely invaluable." "There is a lot of value to be unlocked by looking differently at some of the exploration that has already been done... there are a lot of discoveries actually hiding in plain sight." GUEST RESOURCES https://advancemetals.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/advance-metals-ltd/ https://x.com/advancemetltd VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Matthieu Bos, CEO of Falcon Energy Materials, who are advancing an anode material project in Morocco, and he's also the Chairman of Hercules Metals, a copper explorer in Idaho. His career spans battery materials, copper, gold, royalties, and complex jurisdictions from the DRC to Morocco, Quebec, and the United States. In this conversation, we explore how he thinks about building critical minerals projects, winning sophisticated capital, assessing jurisdictional risk, and where the mining industry needs to go next to turn supply chain ambition into real production. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Falcon Energy Materials has shifted away from traditional mining to focus exclusively on the chemical processing and transformation of graphite into anode materials. Morocco is an ideal location for battery material manufacturing due to its green energy resources, supportive government, and unique free trade agreements with both the United States and Europe. The battery supply chain is highly rigid and customised, meaning anode production facilities must be tailored to specific clients, batteries, and end-product vehicles rather than producing a generic commodity. Maintaining secure asset titles is the foundational requirement for mining companies to successfully operate and protect institutional investor capital in any jurisdiction. BEST MOMENTS "We are no longer really in the mining business, we're really in the... material sciences business, the transformation of graphite concentrate into what we call anode material." "You cannot just move the little Lego blocks around... We're making one product which is generic, but it's bespoke for the specific client, and that is true up and down the whole value chain." "You should never go for a project that is sub-economic just because it is in the US. You have to go where you have the best rocks." "It is very pleasant if you go to bed at night and you wake up the next morning that you still own the same asset as that you were owning that night before." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.falconem.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/falconem/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Gerard O'Donovan, CEO of Kaoko Metals, a company taking a fresh approach to building a copper story through IPO, backed by a technically strong team and a portfolio of new assets in Namibia. Gerard brings significant experience in taking companies to market, and in this conversation we'll explore why Kaoko has chosen the IPO route, what technically attracted him to these projects, and how his previous listing experience is shaping the strategy this time around. We'll also get into why building a geology-led board matters, why copper, why now and importantly, how he thinks about jurisdictional risk in Namibia versus the broader African mining landscape. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Kaoko Metals chose the IPO route to build a transparent, technically backed copper story in Namibia, raising $6.5 million to fund its exploration efforts. The company prioritises a board with deep geological expertise to navigate early-stage exploration and identify high-value assets effectively. Their flagship Chalcos project in Northwest Namibia shows significant surface mineralization, with copper grades reaching up to 69.6%. Namibia is highlighted as a top-tier mining destination in Africa, offering a stable regulatory environment and strong local support for new investment. BEST MOMENTS "If you want to find an elephant, you have to go to elephant country sometimes, and that's where we've gone to explore." "No one is an expert in all fields... having a bit of humility in this industry is pretty important and reaching out and surrounding yourself with people who know their field well." "The structural deficit [of copper] is growing... it's driven by the technological world booming. Data centers and AI—that cabling is copper." "Our intention here is to spend money in the ground exploring... we want to start demonstrating scale." GUEST RESOURCES https://kaokometals.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaoko-metals-ltd/ https://x.com/KaokoMetals VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Charlie Forrest, CEO of Dingo, an award-winning Enterprise Predictive Maintenance Software solution for the Mining industry, that helps reduce major component failures, improve the reliability of assets and safely boost production while decreasing maintenance costs In this episode, we dig into what's really holding maintenance teams back, from fragmented OEM systems and underused data to the challenge of turning early warnings into actual decisions on the ground. We also explore what Charlie is seeing across different operations, where AI is genuinely starting to move the needle, and what the best-run sites are doing differently when it comes to reliability If you care about getting beyond dashboards and into real operational impact, this is a conversation worth paying attention to. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many mining operations are inundated with data and dashboards but lack the time or tools to translate that information into actionable maintenance decisions. Effective predictive maintenance requires combining fluid analysis, telemetry data, and visual inspections to build a comprehensive picture of asset health. Successful sites like Newmont integrate maintenance as a core pillar of the business, breaking down silos between corporate strategy and on-the-ground operations. The next evolution of the industry lies in better wireless sensor technology to eliminate common cable failures and leveraging AI for deeper, streamlined insights. BEST MOMENTS "We've gone through this phase of collecting data and a lot of data over like 10 years, and now it's almost the opposite. Everyone's got too much data; they don't know what to do with it." "We're like that safety net or that safety blanket... if just one thing falls through the cracks, it could cost them millions." "The reality is that we sell into maintenance departments which aren't the most extroverted department... and you don't get many general managers or mine managers who actually come from maintenance. They usually come from production because production is king." "The two fundamentals in any SaaS business... is data and domain expertise. That will stand the test of time, and that's fundamentally what we have as a business.” GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.dingo.com/ Email: info@dingo.com LinkedIn page: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/dingo VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Malcolm Dorsey, CEO of Torr Metals, a junior miner in British Columbia, Canada, focusing on advancing its 100% owned copper-gold porphyry and orogenic gold projects across the region. We dive into their flagship Kolos Copper-Gold Project in southern BC, unpacking the “system to source” story, what it really takes for a junior to move from proximity to majors into true relevance, and where Kolos sits on the discovery curve today. We also touch on their Filion Gold Project in Ontario, and we'll zoom out to the bigger picture: how junior explorers need to evolve in a world increasingly focused on secure, domestic supply chains and Tier-1 jurisdictions. Finally, we will speak about leadership. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org If you want to know more about precious metals, check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS Torr Metals is focused on high-grade copper-gold porphyry systems in top-tier jurisdictions like British Columbia and Ontario, prioritising projects with excellent infrastructure access. Recent drilling at the Berta target has confirmed a meaningful hydrothermal footprint, providing the technical confidence to now hunt for the high-grade intrusive source. Success for a junior explorer in a major-dominated district depends on solving logistical or supply problems for aging nearby mines rather than just being located near them. The company's long-term value is driven by "checking all the boxes" for majors: high-grade potential, district-scale repeatability, and integrated domestic supply chains. BEST MOMENTS "It's important to really separate proximity from relevance... what you need to do is you have to solve a problem for those operators that are nearby." "Majors don't just look for one deposit; they're looking for districts, and they're looking for accessible districts." "We're chasing that system, structure, source... chasing something that has the potential to become an asset and not just a headline." GUEST RESOURCES Website – https://torrmetals.com/ Email – malcolmd@torrmetals.com Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/torr-metals-inc/ X - https://x.com/CopperGoldTorr VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this special series (Part 2 of 3) around HR and recruitment in the mining industry, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines. In this episode, the focus shifts from getting hired to progressing your career once you're in the industry. The discussion explores what it really takes to move into leadership roles, stand out internally, and avoid common pitfalls that can stall progression. Drawing on experience across both operational and corporate environments, the panel shares practical advice on building a broad skill set beyond technical expertise, developing leadership capability early, and taking ownership of your own development. They also discuss the growing importance of digital skills, financial understanding, and continuous learning. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or better understand how progression works within mining organisations, this episode provides clear, actionable insights to help you position yourself for long-term success. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Demonstrating leadership qualities and taking initiative beyond one's immediate job title is essential for being considered for promotion. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of operations beyond one's technical specialty facilitates internal mobility and effective cross-functional collaboration. Actively pursuing continuous professional development, through both formal qualifications like MBAs and informal skill-building courses, is crucial for upward career progression. Actively seeking internal mentorship and external sponsorship can significantly enhance career development by providing critical guidance and advocating for individual opportunities. BEST MOMENTS "The most effective way is to show leadership before you have the title... stepping up and leading a shift... or potentially volunteering for a project that stretches you." "Leadership isn't just about technical knowledge; it's about building that trust, putting safety first, and showing others that they can rely on you and leading by example." "One of the biggest pitfalls is getting too comfortable... mining is an industry that changes very quickly... if someone stops investing in their own development, they risk becoming stagnant." GUEST RESOURCES Paul Eagle: paul.eagle@evolutionmining.com https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-eagle-80128740 Leanne Holmes: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holmesleanne Bridget Hunter: https://za.linkedin.com/in/bridget-hunter-3a000230 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Eduardo Landin, CEO of Hochschild Mining, an LSE-listed precious metals company that focuses on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of gold and silver across the Americas. In this episode, we'll walk through Eduardo's journey to leading one of the sector's most established precious metals producers and take a closer look at Hochschild's diversified portfolio across the Americas. We unpack the latest Q1 2026 update, dig into the turnaround at Mara Rosa, and explore what's next for key growth assets like Monte Do Carmo and Royropata, particularly in the context of tightening silver supply. We also discuss the role of brownfield exploration in sustaining long-term growth, and what the future could look like for Hochschild from both an operational and investor perspective and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org If you want to know more about precious metals, check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS Eduardo Landin's 20-year career with Hochschild Mining, progressing from an operations role to CEO, highlights his deep understanding of the company's evolution and core values. Hochschild prioritises brownfield exploration at its existing sites, such as the flagship Inmaculada mine, to efficiently expand resources and extend the life of its operations. The company focuses on maximising efficiency and maintaining low all-in sustaining costs across its diverse portfolio, which includes the San Jose mine in Argentina and the Mara Rosa mine in Brazil. Hochschild is actively developing new projects like Monte do Carmo in Brazil and Volcan in Chile, aiming to significantly increase production to 500,000 ounces of gold equivalent by 2029. BEST MOMENTS "I believe that the value of the mining business is what you discover." "Efficiency is everything in this business because you need to make sure that you are the one that produces at the lowest cost possible." "The most important thing for us is people, talent, and culture." "There is a real demand for gold... and with silver is happening exactly the same... there are only a few silver new deposits in the world." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.hochschildmining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hochschild-plc/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Michael Hudson, CEO of Southern Cross Gold, a TSX and ASX listed mining company is exploring for epizonal gold in the Victorian goldfields. Their flagship Sunday Creek project has made big strides, going from a relatively small-cap explorer to a multi-billion-dollar story in just a few years, driven by extraordinary drill results, growing institutional backing, and increasing geopolitical interest in critical minerals like antimony. But behind the headlines, there's a bigger story here, about what actually makes a discovery real, how companies transition from exploration success to something more durable, and what the mining industry gets right and wrong about building the next generation of projects. In this conversation, we're going to unpack not just the Sunday Creek story, but the mindset behind repeated discovery success, the realities of raising capital at scale, and the challenges of developing projects in jurisdictions that aren't always eager to say yes. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org If you want to know more about precious metals, check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael Hudson emphasises the importance of transitioning from an exploration-focused R&D mindset to a rigorous, engineering-driven development phase to ensure project durability. The success of the Sunday Creek project is underpinned by a renewed geological understanding and strong political support for mining within Victoria. Establishing a "Social License" is mission-critical; success depends on transparent communication and the vast majority of local stakeholders being genuinely supportive. For junior miners, the secret to longevity is attracting institutional investors who understand long-term gating hurdles rather than seeking quick, high-cost capital. BEST MOMENTS "Stick to the major commodities if you want an easier life; go into the specialty metals if you want a complicated life." "Investors really want honesty and competency; they want you to be smart, but not the smartest person in the room—just frank about your errors." "If you think you're going to become a great geologist by looking at a computer, that is not going to happen; you need to see the rocks." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-cross-gold https://www.youtube.com/@ASXSX2 https://x.com/SXGConsolidated https://www.southerncrossgold.com/ info@southerncrossgold.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Peter Bird, Managing Director & CEO of Akora Resources, an exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of a number of iron ore prospects in Madagascar We explore the company's journey and its positioning within the evolving iron ore and broader critical minerals space, and discussing Akora's core value proposition, what sets it apart in a competitive market, and the key milestones that lie ahead as the business continues to develop. We'll also take a deeper look into Peter's own career, his early foundations in mining, his experience at the highest levels of corporate and investment banking, and how that has shaped his leadership across global mining operations. Finally, we'll touch on some of the themes that underpin the industry itself, from the importance of people and culture to mining's role as a highly technical, innovative sector that continues to support modern life while striving to meet growing environmental and community expectations. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Akora Resources' Bekisopa project in Madagascar is a high-grade, low-impurity iron ore asset with a Post-Tax Net Present Value of approximately $150 million US, significantly higher than the company's current market cap. The project is designed as a low-capital intensity operation ($61 million US) featuring simple "rip and dig" mining and off-the-shelf processing technology. While copper is vital for electrification, high-quality iron ore remains a critical mineral necessary for building the infrastructure required for the global green revolution. While assets and funding are essential, the ability to listen, communicate openly, and manage diverse teams is the ultimate driver of success in isolated mining environments. BEST MOMENTS "The mining piece is incredibly simple: shallow pits, rip and dig, truck and chip. It's that simple." "The one critical element in any business... is people. You need a good quality asset, appropriate funding, and people who can execute." "You can't live in a silo, there's no good being hyper-critical... you really must just take an open approach and have some conviction in what you're doing." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.akoravy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/akora-resources/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Peter Krauth, one of the leading voices in the silver market, to unpack the past, present, and future of this often-overlooked metal. We start by looking at silver's long history as money and whether it could play that role again, before digging into the fundamentals of supply and demand, and the balance between industrial use and investment demand. We also explore who should consider owning physical silver, and why, and then tackle the big question for investors: if silver stocks are known for volatility, do the potential rewards justify the risk? To sign up for Peter's free newsletter, click on this link: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Silver is in a significant structural supply deficit, with annual demand consistently exceeding production from mining and recycling by 10% to 20% over the last five years. Industrial use, particularly in solar panel manufacturing, now consumes about two-thirds of the annual silver supply, a substantial increase from about half just five years ago. The gold-to-silver ratio is a critical indicator for investors, suggesting silver is undervalued when the ratio is high, as it currently takes significantly more ounces of silver to buy one ounce of gold than the historical average. Silver stocks offer significant leverage over the price of physical silver, and a substantial revaluation of these stocks is anticipated as producers report higher profit margins from elevated silver prices. BEST MOMENTS "Silver has been used as money for about 5,000 years... really, frankly, silver and or gold have backed money... for about the last 4,000 to 5,000 years." "I believe we're going to, ultimately at some point, revert back to some kind of physically backed money by precious metals in some way." "Silver has more than 10,000 industrial applications; it's the second most used commodity after oil." "I do talk in the book about my ultimate price target for silver being $300... as a sensation, I was called sensationalist for it... but I think we could certainly see that kind of thing happen again." GUEST RESOURCES https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 https://x.com/peter_krauth https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-krauth/ www.silverstockinvestor.com https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Silver-Bull-Inflation-Profit/dp/1777953502 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Tim McCutcheon, CEO of Talisman Metals, to talk about building a copper exploration company from the ground up. We start with Tim's career and how it's shaped his approach at Talisman, before diving into early field results from Fougnar, what they're seeing on the ground, and how it compares to known systems like Tizert. We also explore how he evaluates projects, allocates capital in the early stages, and builds teams to maximise discovery success. Finally, we'll zoom out to discuss sediment-hosted copper, Morocco's growing role in critical minerals, and how to create value across a portfolio without losing focus. KEY TAKEAWAYS Talisman Metals chose its project in Morocco because the copper mineralization outcrops at the surface, which eliminates the initial high-cost risks typically associated with finding a deposit. The project is located in the same sedimentary basin and just 25 kilometres away from the successful Tizert deposit, allowing the company to use similar geological models and local infrastructure. While the goal is to develop a standalone mine producing 20,000 to 30,000 tons of copper annually, the proximity to the major player Managem provides a natural "downside protection" through potential consolidation. Success in junior mining relies on a strict, step-by-step pyramid of risk removal, starting with low-cost mapping and geophysics before moving into expensive diamond drilling and feasibility studies. BEST MOMENTS "I got tired of basically commenting on what other people were doing—particularly in watching people make mistakes and seeing train wrecks way ahead of time." "The most important characteristic at this stage of exploration is enthusiasm. You can't be an entrepreneur and be pessimistic; it just doesn't work." "If the orientation of a sedimentary deposit is such that it's amenable to mining, you know exactly what you're pulling out of the ground... there's really no ambiguity between the two." GUEST RESOURCES https://talismanmetalsplc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talisman-metals-plc/ https://x.com/TalismanMining VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Andy Dennan, CEO of Halo Minerals to explore the story behind their Playa Verde copper project in Chile and what sets it apart in today's evolving mining landscape. We start with an overview of Halo Minerals and what drew the team to Playa Verde, before diving into why this tailings project could represent a more sustainable approach to copper development. Andy shares insights on the environmental advantages, as well as the key challenges the project faces as it moves forward. We also discuss the growing importance of copper in the global energy transition, and how projects like Playa Verde fit into the broader conversation around critical minerals, supply chains, and resource security. Finally, we touch on Chile's role as a mining jurisdiction, common pitfalls around permitting and community engagement, Halo's recent IPO in London, and what success looks like for the next 12 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS Halo Minerals focuses on ESG metals by reprocessing surface-accumulated legacy mining waste, effectively turning environmental liabilities into critical resource assets. Beyond copper recovery, the Playa Verde project includes a commitment to reduce arsenic concentrations to 47 parts per million or less, eventually returning the beach to the local community for recreational use. With copper demand driven by AI data centres, renewable energy, and EVs, projects in stable jurisdictions like Chile are becoming essential for global supply chain security. By processing pre-crushed tailings at the surface rather than traditional hard-rock mining, the project avoids the high energy costs, blasting, and long lead times associated with greenfield developments. BEST MOMENTS "It feels a lot less lonely being in the mining industry than the oil and gas industry... in the wake of that sort of ESG movement, people were really focused on the footprint globally of these heavy industries." "We get to make money while doing good for the world or operating with a lower environmental footprint than new greenfield mines." "We're sort of one supply disruption away from $20,000 a ton copper price." "The value of a copper deposit today is more weighted by where it is and who it can be sold to without a 50% penalty... jurisdictions with free trade agreements with the US, like Chile, have become the most valuable real estate in the mining world." GUEST RESOURCES https://halominerals.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/halominerals/ https://x.com/HaloMinerals VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Mostafa Talaat, CEO of Ankh Resources, a company gaining attention for its exploration success at the Wadi Dara project in Egypt. With recent drilling and trenching delivering encouraging gold-copper results, Ankh Resources is positioning itself at the forefront of Egypt's re-emerging mining sector. Mostafa brings extensive experience in the region, combining strong technical expertise with a clear vision for building a modern exploration company. In this conversation, we'll explore the potential of Wadi Dara, the broader opportunity in Egypt, and how exploration companies like Ankh are navigating the path from discovery to development. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ankh Resources is leveraging a homegrown expert team to navigate Egypt's new mining code and accelerate the transition from discovery to development. The Wadi Dara project has yielded significant high-grade gold and copper results, including a recent drill hole showing 102 meters of continuous mineralization. Egypt's strategic location and established oil and gas infrastructure provide unique logistical advantages, such as the 7-to-7 to Dara accessibility from Cairo. The Egyptian government is actively working to increase the mining sector's contribution to the GDP from 1% to 5% through improved fiscal terms and international promotion. BEST MOMENTS "I was lucky to join the industry at that exciting time for Egypt's first gold mining history... in the modern history." "We are lucky that so far our drill rate success is like almost 100%... the results are bringing back better than what we expect them to find." "Egypt offers a North Africa stable region with a fresh mining code built for attracting investments and serious mining investors." "You can't complete the AI technology required, you can't go into the green energy transformation required, all this without having enough copper supply." GUEST RESOURCES https://ankhresources.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ankhresourcesltd/ https://x.com/Project_Ankh VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Alan Carter, CEO of Cabral Gold, to discuss the company's flagship Cuiu Cuiu gold project in Brazil and the strategy driving its development. With a strong background in geology and extensive experience operating in Brazil, Alan brings deep insight into both the technical and commercial aspects of advancing gold projects in the region. In this conversation, we'll cover Cabral's two-stage development approach, what differentiates Cuiu Cuiu from other gold projects, and the recent share price momentum. We'll also explore why Alan believes Cabral represents a compelling investment opportunity at current levels, and what investors can expect in terms of upcoming news flow and key catalysts over the months ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cabral Gold is implementing a unique two-stage approach at Cuiú Cuiú. Phase 1 focuses on mining the weathered saprolitic soil (mud) layer, Because the initial phase targets soft mud material, it eliminates the need for expensive drilling, blasting, or crushing. Mother Nature has effectively pre-processed the rock over millions of years Cuiú Cuiú is located in the Tapajós region, home to one of the world's largest historical gold rushes. The project has a vast footprint with a 7km gold-in-soil anomaly The project recently yielded one of the most impressive drill holes in the industry. Remarkably, this discovery was made 3km away from the nearest known gold deposit, highlighting the district-scale potential. BEST MOMENTS "We want to get off that what I call hamster wheel [of share dilution] and start self-funding all of our exploration work going forward." "We're not crushing and grinding rock because Mother Nature's done all the work for us over a millions of years." "The gold rush that happened in the Tapajós in the 1980s was ten times larger than the California Gold Rush." "I've put $2 million of my own money into the company... so I am very, very heavily invested. I'm aligned with my shareholders and we're on a mission." GUEST RESOURCES https://cabralgold.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cabral-gold/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this special series (Part 1 of 3) around HR and recruitment, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines. Together, they share practical perspectives on recruitment, careers, and what it takes to stand out as a candidate in today's mining industry. Drawing on experience across operational and corporate environments, they highlight common mistakes candidates make, from generic CVs to lack of preparation and a limited understanding of mining's unique challenges. The conversation also explores what differentiates strong candidates, including tailoring applications, demonstrating outcomes over activities, and showing genuine curiosity in interviews. Whether you're already in mining or looking to transition into the sector, this episode offers clear, actionable advice to help you better understand employer expectations and position yourself more effectively. KEY TAKEAWAYS Generic CVs are a major red flag; candidates must specifically link their skills and achievements to the unique operational context and safety requirements of the mining industry. Successful candidates demonstrate deep curiosity by researching the company's specific operations, recent financial results, and regional challenges before the interview. HR managers are more impressed by candidates who can articulate the tangible business benefits and results of their work rather than just listing daily tasks. In the high-stakes, collaborative environment of a mine site, a candidate's alignment with core values (like safety, respect, and accountability) is often considered more important than pure technical competence. BEST MOMENTS "A CV is probably only 10% of the recruitment process... It should be a snapshot of a profile of yourself to get you that interview." "Mining is a very specific industry with unique challenges, and generic CVs don't really tell us how someone's experience relates to what we do." "I think what impresses me most is when candidates don't just share successes, but they also talk about challenges, what they learned, and how they grew from that experience." "Understand the basics of mining—the life cycle of a project and the safety and environmental considerations—then make it clear how your skills can transfer." GUEST RESOURCES Paul Eagle: paul.eagle@evolutionmining.com https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-eagle-80128740 Leanne Holmes: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holmesleanne Bridget Hunter: https://za.linkedin.com/in/bridget-hunter-3a000230 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Chris Hopkins, CEO of Canadian Energy Metals, a company advancing the Thor project, one of the more exciting emerging critical minerals developments in North America. Thor is attracting attention not only because of the scale of the deposit, but also because of its strategic importance. With North America currently importing most of its alumina, projects like this could play a significant role in strengthening domestic supply chains. Add to that a strong local infrastructure, including rail, power, and nearby hydro, and it becomes a very interesting development story. Chris brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience to the project, guiding it from early concept through testing and toward potential production. We talk about the discovery itself, the technical milestones that proved the project could work, and the broader role it could play in the future of critical minerals in North America. KEY TAKEAWAYS Initially thought to be 30 meters thick, the Thor deposit is actually over 90 meters thick. It represents approximately one-third of the world's known aluminium supply in an area the size of a medium city. Currently, North America has no major domestic sources of aluminium. The Thor project is positioned to transform local supply chains and decrease reliance on imports. The processing techniques used for the Thor project are cleaner, more effective, and use less energy than traditional bauxite recovery. The project benefits from existing rail, power, and nearby hydro-infrastructure in Saskatchewan, which allows investment capital to go directly into development rather than remote site preparation. BEST MOMENTS "The magnitude, the sheer magnitude, was overwhelming." "I can't understate how important the potential for North America to have a domestic source of aluminium can be." "Every step is a de-risking step... the risks don't go away, they change." "For me, mining is the most exciting industry in the world. It has been a spectacular career." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.canadianenergymetals.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-energy-metals-corp/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Janina Elliot, Segment Director of Mining at Seequent, a global leader in subsurface software that supports the mining and mineral exploration industry. Seequent's technology helps geoscientists and engineers better understand the earth beneath our feet, enabling smarter decisions around resource discovery, development, and management. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the innovative work Seequent is doing across the sector, including insights from their recently released Geoprofessionals Data Management Report. We explore the challenges the industry faces in managing and integrating geological data, where technology is creating new opportunities for exploration and production, and how digital innovation is shaping the future of mining. Janina will also share Seequent's perspective on the emerging ideas and technologies that could define the next chapter of the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS More than one-third of geoscientists struggle with "data wrangling," spending significant time managing data rather than performing expert analysis. Seequent emphasises an open ecosystem approach, partnering with other technology providers to ensure seamless data integration across the entire mining lifecycle. New cloud platforms like Seequent allow for faster feedback loops, enabling explorers to adjust drilling patterns and targets in real-time based on live data. The ultimate goal of emerging mining technology is to automate mundane tasks, freeing geoscientists to be the "creative thinkers" the industry needs to solve complex problems. BEST MOMENTS "What we're trying to do is to bring clarity to the complexity that is the underground." "A lot of our geoscientists in the field really struggle with the idea of having to spend a predominant amount of their time with data management and not being able to think about the problem." "Geoscientists truly are creative individuals... the idea is to provide technology that supports them every step of the way." "We're all under a lot of pressure these days... to be able to open a conversation and to be open to the idea of integrating new technologies, new ideas, into existing systems." GUEST RESOURCES Website - https://www.seequent.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/janina-elliott-a0679212/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/seequent/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Seequent X - https://x.com/seequentglobal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/seequent.software/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Jorgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, a Scandinavian-based gold producer and exploration company with operations in Ethiopia. They have quietly taken one of the most unconventional paths in modern gold mining, from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to the high-grade Segele discovery. This story is as much about judgment, discipline and trust as it is about geology. We talk about the moment the project became real, what “responsible mining” actually means when decisions have consequences on the ground, and why Ethiopia's perceived risk often differs from reality. We'll also explore execution where plans met friction and how leadership assumptions had to change when operating far from a typical Nordic environment. Finally, we look forward: investor pressure, maintaining integrity under acceleration and what Akobo's next phase truly depends on over the coming 12-24 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS Akobo Minerals has taken an unconventional path in gold mining, transitioning from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to achieving significant discoveries, particularly the high-grade Segele discovery in Ethiopia. Building strong relationships with local authorities and understanding the cultural context are crucial for navigating the regulatory landscape. The company's approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has shifted from a theoretical framework to practical, on-the-ground actions. Akobo Minerals faced significant operational challenges, including delays due to external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and local conflicts. BEST MOMENTS "In 2015, we did an RC drilling campaign. It didn't come up with much. At that point, we were a bit like, okay, this is hard, this is difficult. But we kept on going." "Trust is undervalued or underestimated. It's number one in my book. I cannot compromise, even though I'm being told to compromise." "You have to work within the local framework. In Norway, we have an extremely flat management structure. In Ethiopia, you have an extremely silo-based management system." "We're cash flow positive, we can finally lift site from the mine and back on to exploration. The mine will produce, we're doing a new vertical shaft that will close to 10 double the output by the end of the year." GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.akobominerals.com Email: jorgen@akobominerals.com LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/akobominerals/ LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgen-evjen X - https://x.com/akobominerals VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Dominic Duggan, CEO of Patriot Resources, a junior miner exploring for precious metals, copper and lithium across South America (Tassa), Zambia, Africa (Kitumba project) and in Canada. Dom has moved from the technical and operational side of mining into the CEO role, so we talk about how that changes the way you think from evaluating rocks to allocating capital and prioritising projects across multiple jurisdictions. We also get into what actually needs to be proven early to turn a project into a real development opportunity, the technical signals that justify expanding a drilling program, and why time on site often tells you more than a presentation ever can. We also discuss permitting, community engagement, capital discipline, and the kind of leader he's consciously trying to be and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Engaging meaningfully with communities can facilitate permitting processes and create mutual benefits, rather than viewing community engagement as a hurdle. Patriot Resources is prioritising its Tassa project in Peru, which has shown promising results with a maiden resource of 31 million ounces of silver equivalent Before committing to larger drill programs, the company looks for specific technical signals, such as consistent mineralization and the presence of sulfides Dom aims to be an authentic and approachable leader, focusing on understanding the operations and engaging with the investor community BEST MOMENTS "We're fortunate that there's been a relationship there for a number of years with the local community, but it's certainly something that we're looking to build on and get right from the outset." "The silver price has been really well supported. We certainly share a long-term view around a new price equilibrium or floor, away from the historical lows." "There are some technical signals that the team are seeing there, like the presence of sulfides in multiple locations, sort of consistent mineralization." "I certainly want to live the experience and spend as much time with the teams and in the assets as possible." GUEST RESOURCES Website:https://www.patriotresources.com.au Email (general enquiries):info@patriotresources.com.au Email (CEO)dduggan@patriotresources.com.au LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/patriot-resources-limited/ X (Twitter):https://x.com/Patriot_ASX VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Rob Crayfourd and Keith Watson, Co-Fund Managers for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income, the Geiger Counter Funds and Golden Prospect Precious Metals, where all funds provide shareholders with exposure to a broad portfolio of mining and resource-focused equities, aiming to deliver both steady dividend income and capital growth. We are discussing their Geiger Counter fund, which focuses on the uranium market and the investment case behind it. We discuss the fund and mandate, where they're currently seeing opportunities across the sector, and what's been driving the recent momentum in the uranium price. We also explore whether that momentum is sustainable, the fundamentals supporting uranium long-term, and how a potential supply deficit could shape global nuclear ambitions. Finally, we look at policy and regulatory shifts, and the thinking behind some of their key portfolio holdings. KEY TAKEAWAYS The uranium market is currently experiencing a supply deficit, driven by low inventory levels and increasing demand from nuclear reactors The funds focus on undervalued uranium assets, particularly in North America, with a significant emphasis on companies like NextGen and Denison There is a strong belief that the momentum in the uranium market will continue, driven by structural demand growth and the need for new uranium mines to come online Recent policy shifts in the U.S. and other Western countries are increasingly supportive of nuclear energy, which is seen as a critical component of energy security BEST MOMENTS "Nuclear power is now very strategic in that there is a clear shortage of base-load capacity in most regions around the world." "We want to be in those names that have full participation into a rising price environment... if the uranium price goes to 150, 200, 250, then they get full participation in that." "In western markets, the established nuclear markets, nuclear represents something like 20% of electricity capacity... that makes it all the more strategic." "We're seeing reactor lives being extended. There's a real shift to a much more positive political support backdrop for nuclear." GUEST RESOURCES Geiger Counter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geiger-counter/ https://ncim.co.uk/geiger-counter-ltd/ CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income Plc https://www.linkedin.com/company/cqs-natural-resources-growth-and-income-plc/ https://ncim.co.uk/cqs-natural-resources-growth-and-income-plc/ Golden Prospect: https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-prospect-precious-metals-investment-fund/ https://ncim.co.uk/golden-prospect-precious-metals-ltd/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Mark Sumner, CEO and Chairman of Daura Gold, a TSX-listed junior miner, advancing high-impact exploration projects in Peru's renowned Ancash region. We discuss what attracted the team to the country, how a re-evaluation of historic drilling at Antonella significantly upgraded the dataset without drilling a single new hole, and what that means for confidence in the scale of the system. We also talk about district context, upcoming drilling plans at Antonella, the discovery potential behind the first systematic drill program at Cerro Bayo, and what Peru is like as a mining jurisdiction. KEY TAKEAWAYS Daura Gold achieved a 51% increase in gold equivalent gram meters at their Antonella project without drilling a single new hole Despite political shifts, Peru remains a premier mining destination because of its world-class mineral endowment (Top 3 in copper and silver) and its proactive stance on promoting foreign investment The Antonella project is located in the prolific Ancash Department, immediately adjacent to Highlander Silver's Bonita project and near the legendary San Luis deposit While focusing on Peru, Daura is also actively exploring the Cerro Bayo project in Argentina. This represents the first systematic drill testing of 15 priority targets in the Deseado Massif BEST MOMENTS "Peru has that really exciting combination of incredibly prospective geology... yet so much of the country is still under-explored." "We managed to materially enhance the data set without drilling a single hole... it's completely changed the profile of the project for us." "The mineral endowment of the Ancash is incredible... we're surrounded by these incredibly rich, high-grade epithermal vein systems." "We think there's potential for a multi-million ounce deposit at Antonella... that's really what the next 12 to 18 months looks like for us." GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.dauragold.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/daura-gold-corp/ X: https://x.com/DauraGold VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's episode, we chat to Shaun Bunn, Managing Director at Empire Metals, an AIM and OTC-traded exploration & resource development company who are developing Pitfield, an emerging giant titanium project in Western Australia. We talk about titanium, a critical mineral the West desperately needs more of and dive into the scale and purity of the Pitfield discovery in Western Australia and the upcoming drill programme. Why its location and government backing matter, and what makes this deposit fundamentally different from most titanium projects worldwide. Most importantly, we discuss how that difference could give Empire a serious strategic advantage as secure supply becomes a global priority. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Pitfield project is described as one of the world's largest titanium systems, with a 2.2 billion-tonne mineral resource that covers less than one-fifth of the identified anomaly. Titanium is a critical mineral for the West, particularly for NATO defence and aerospace; currently, supply is heavily concentrated in China (60%) and Russia. Unlike 90% of the world's supply which comes from ilmenite, Pitfield consists of anatase and rutile in sandstone, which lacks common impurities like chrome or uranium. Because the minerals are already oxidised, they can be processed at lower temperatures (just over 100°C) without the intensive acid and energy requirements of traditional smelting. BEST MOMENTS "We've found what is clearly the world's largest titanium system on the planet... it probably represents at least a third of the world's total resource in one spot." "Titanium is as strong as steel and half the weight... but the concentration of supply sits in, firstly China—something like 60% of all the metal—and Russia." "Metals is one of the key cornerstones of the mining industry... you need innovation, you need courage amongst all things to tackle some of these projects." "It's like replicating the chemistry that's already happened over time, only trying to do it in 24 hours and not 600 million years." GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.empiremetals.com/ Contact: https://www.empiremetals.com/contact/ X: https://x.com/Empiremetalsltd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empiremetals/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Beth Borody, who is the founder of Maven, a platform putting real capital and real decision-making power into new hands, particularly women, in a sector where access to opportunity has traditionally been tightly controlled. Last time Beth was on the show, we talked about why women should be investing in mining. This time, we're talking about what happens when you stop asking for a seat at the table and start building a new table altogether. We'll get into resistance, capital flows, ESG reality versus rhetoric, and whether changing who controls money might change mining itself. KEY TAKEAWAYS After identifying that women were often excluded from mining investment due to systemic barriers and a lack of specific research, Beth transitioned from educational advocacy with Femina Collective to founding Maven, a female-led mining company. Maven distinguishes itself by building in the open, intentionally making the mining process and investment opportunities accessible to those outside the traditional industry inner circle. Maven prioritises a proactive ESG approach, emphasising community partnership and environmental due diligence from day one he venture aims to tap into the $1 trillion wealth transfer currently moving into the hands of women, directing that capital toward the mining sector BEST MOMENTS "Why aren't we actually building a mining company that's based on the values and ethos of what we've built with Femina?” "We want to turn that on its head and say, 'No, we don't think so. We think that everyone should have access to mining. Mining's happening in everyone's backyard, especially here in Canada and the US.'" "The fact of the matter is we need mining so badly right now, and we need so much more mining right now that that pie is only going to get bigger." "We don't want to have to retrofit later down the road social issues or environmental issues that come up because we just ignored them at the front." GUEST RESOURCES Website - www.mavenexploration.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/maven-exploration/ Instagram - radically_maven VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Tim Foden, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, one of the most well-known and formidable litigation firms in the world. Tim has built a reputation for tackling complex, bet-the-company disputes and navigating some of the most challenging legal battles across industries. We'll explore Tim's path to Boies Schiller, what it takes to succeed in an elite litigation environment, and how lawyers think about strategy when the pressure is on and the consequences are real. We'll also talk about the evolving role of trial lawyers, lessons learned from major cases, and what young attorneys and even business leaders can take away from the way top litigators approach decision-making and risk. Whether you're a lawyer, a founder, or simply curious about how major legal battles are fought and won, this episode offers a rare inside look. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining companies are increasingly recognising the importance of involving legal counsel early in the process, especially when facing potential disputes or changes in mining codes The mining industry is heavily influenced by geopolitics, with major international powers becoming more involved in the politics surrounding mining projects Companies often make critical errors, such as failing to document agreements properly or engaging in corrupt practices like bribery, which can jeopardise their legal claims in the future When investing in mining, especially in regions like Africa and South America, it's crucial to establish a holding structure that provides treaty protection BEST MOMENTS "If you take, for example, Mali, this is a perfect example. Mali enacts a new mining code in 2023, and everyone has these existing mineral development agreements that suggest they should be immune from any changes." "Junior mining companies are run by frontiersmen... The problem is sometimes they start to get into problems with the sovereign and all of a sudden, having done everything on their own, they think they know best in that arena too." "If you pay a bribe to get a license... you might really have deprived yourself of the opportunity to bring a claim down the road." "Sovereigns are increasingly putting diplomatic pressure on states to avoid the kinds of outcomes... to get more involved, to restore licenses." GUEST RESOURCES Tim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-l-foden-6a12496/ YouTube video of the cross-examination from day three of the Winshear Gold vs Tanzania hearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9bX0yvyCas&list=PLTPAfLBOjfQJS8VymC4os9jvefqE7rMHO&index=5 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Gillis, Director of Capital Markets at Sendero Resources, a junior exploration company focused on unlocking the vast mineral potential in Argentina. We dig into how truly differentiated opportunities are identified at the earliest stages, and why strong marketing can never compensate for weak fundamentals. Jeremy shares why capital structure is often the silent killer of otherwise good projects, why people matter more than rocks in early-stage companies, and why disciplined capital allocation is especially critical for non-cash-flowing explorers. We also explore why Sendero is not just a “closeology” story. From integrated data and system-level thinking to local knowledge, stakeholder alignment, and jurisdictional risk, this is a discussion about mining projects viewed through the lens of operators—not just explorers. We'll talk about balancing discovery upside with a clear path to development and exit, what Sendero is doing differently with data integration, and how experience on the ground changes outcomes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Projects with well-utilised data significantly increase the chances of making successful discoveries, while poor data can lead to misguided efforts and wasted resources. Building relationships with local stakeholders, including governments and communities, can facilitate smoother operations and project advancement. Poor capital structures can hinder growth and lead to significant challenges, especially in a market where every dollar raised must be carefully managed. In the early stages of mining exploration, the expertise and experience of the team are often more critical than the geological potential of the site BEST MOMENTS "In a very crowded market of 1,700 companies, not just being dependent upon metal prices has sort of set us apart." "If you know what to do with data... you are building a pathway to finding something." "The rocks are exceptional. Now, the government... has certainly made strides. There is a mining pedigree there." "If you have an idea... you could waste a lot of money." GUEST RESOURCES Socials- Sendero Resources (@SenderoRes) on X, (Sendero Resources) on LinkedIn, and (@sendero_resources) on Instagram. Website- https://senderoresources.com/ Email- info@senderoresources.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode we chat to Craig Bradshaw, Managing Director of EQ Resources, a company that has become one of the most talked-about names in the tungsten space. After nearly two decades working overseas, he's now back in Australia and back in the mining industry at a time when critical minerals and geopolitics are firmly in the spotlight. EQ Resources operates across Spain and Australia, is already producing, and has seen its market capitalisation grow from under $100 million to over $600 million in a relatively short period. Meanwhile, tungsten prices have surged dramatically, and governments globally are paying closer attention to secure supply chains. We talk about Craig's return to Australia, EQ's journey and challenges, their assets, what's driving the tungsten market, and what the future looks like for EQ Resources. KEY TAKEAWAYS The tungsten market is currently experiencing a surge in prices, driven by a supply-demand imbalance. China dominates the market, supplying 83-85% of the world's tungsten, while geopolitical tensions and increased defence spending are further straining supply. EQ Resources operates two key assets: Barruecopardo in Spain and Carbine in Australia. Both assets have significant historical production and potential for resource expansion, with ongoing improvements in recovery rates due to advanced sorting technology. EQ Resources utilises proprietary sorting technology that allows for a 90% rejection rate of waste while achieving a 99% recovery of ore. This technology enhances the efficiency and profitability of their operations. The company aims to increase production significantly, targeting an annual output of 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of contained tungsten by mid-2026. BEST MOMENTS "The market is short of tungsten. We're on a trajectory that's going to take us to be the number one producer in the rest of the world by the end of 2026." "If it wasn't for the sorters, the sorters are the differentiator that makes our operations viable." We've got a number of customers who are looking for increased production. We've got the ability to double the production at our carbine asset." GUEST RESOURCES Company: EQ Resources Limited (ASX: EQR)Website: https://www.eqresources.com.au/ASX announcements: https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/investors/asx-announcementsEmail alerts sign-up: https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/contact/email-alertsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eq-resources-ltd/X: https://x.com/EQResourcesASX VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Aymone Schendel, a connector, community builder, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of mining networks in the UK and beyond. She is an inspiration behind The Oxford Mining Club, a global network designed to connect students, professionals, and leaders around thoughtful discussion, innovation, and responsible development in the sector. She also plays a key role in Women in Mining UK, an organisation dedicated to advancing gender diversity, visibility, and leadership across the industry. She is also behind MinSouth, a fast-growing initiative focused on connecting mining professionals and investors with opportunities across the Global South. What sets her apart is her ability to bring people together across disciplines, generations, and geographies to create spaces where ideas, opportunities, and leadership can thrive. She has focused her career on building platforms that strengthen collaboration and inclusivity in mining, and we'll explore what inspired her to build these communities and the impacts they've had. What achievements she's most proud of, and the lessons she's learned along the way, including the advice she would give her younger self starting out in this career. KEY TAKEAWAYS Individuals from non-technical backgrounds can successfully enter the mining industry, as demonstrated by Aymone's journey from medical instrumentation to mining through various roles. Building impactful networks is crucial in the mining industry. Quality connections and active listening are emphasised as key components of effective networking. Organisations like the Oxford Mining Club and Women in Mining UK focus on creating inclusive spaces for professionals to connect, share ideas, and foster collaboration New entrants to the mining field are encouraged to seize opportunities, engage with industry professionals, and not shy away from networking events, as these can lead to valuable relationships and career advancements. BEST MOMENTS "I'm proof that anyone can work in the industry, even if you do not have a technical background. Don't let anyone tell you you can't work in mining." "Networking with impact requires focusing on quality connections, not quantity. Create spaces of value. It's your time. It's their time. It's precious." "If the opportunity is presented to you to work in the mining industry, don't dismiss it. Get all the facts, get out there, network, talk to people." "We strive to make the industry as rewarding and fulfilling a place to start and grow a career, especially now, creating safe spaces for women to come together." GUEST RESOURCES The Oxford Mining Club: Website: http://www.oxfordminingclub.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxford-mining-club-limited/?viewAsMember=true Women in Mining UK: Website: https://www.womeninmining.org.uk/LinkedIn: Women In Mining UK (WIM UK) MinSouthWebsite: https://minsouth.org.uk/LinkedIn: MinSouth Aymone Schendel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aymone-schendel-48202a3/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with John Shively, CEO of Pebble Partnership, to discuss what is widely regarded as one of the most scrutinised and controversial mining projects in the world. John has spent decades working in Alaska, from his early career through senior public service roles, to leadership positions on some of the state's most significant mining operations. Today, he leads a project that sits at the intersection of technical feasibility, environmental sensitivity, community engagement, and shifting political realities. We talk candidly about what the mining industry still misunderstands about Pebble from a technical and operational standpoint, how engagement with Alaska Native corporations and communities has evolved over time, and what it's really like to lead a project where engineering solutions and political outcomes don't always align. Finally, John shares personal reflections on leadership under pressure, resilience in the face of prolonged uncertainty, and what he would say to the next generation of mining professionals considering a career on projects that are technically sound but politically complex. KEY TAKEAWAYS The design of the tailings impoundment facility at Pebble is unique, focusing on draining liquid through the tailings to minimise risks associated with moisture and potential failures Building credibility with local communities and stakeholders is essential. Effective engagement strategies, such as the Elders Conference, have been implemented to foster dialogue and address concerns The Pebble project has the potential to significantly contribute to the U.S. copper supply, addressing the growing demand for critical minerals necessary for energy transition and technological advancements Leading a controversial project requires patience, resilience, and the ability to navigate shifting political landscapes. BEST MOMENTS "I don't know whether this project can be done environmentally responsibly or not. So if you want a cheerleader, find somebody else." "Our Environmental Impact Statement... says we can do the project without harming the fish." "The biggest risk is price. So, you know, today that price looks pretty good." "You have to believe in the product and what it can do. And that's what keeps me going." GUEST RESOURCES https://pebblepartnership.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/pebble-ltd.-partnership VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we speak with Gilbert Clark, CEO of Meridian Mining, a mineral exploration and development company focused on unlocking high-value copper, gold, silver and other metal resources in Brazil. Meridian's flagship asset is the advanced Cabaçal Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide project in Mato Grosso. We discuss Meridian's recent resource milestones, how the company is positioning itself for execution and growth, the de-risking of the project, skills within the Brazilian mining industry, an update on the Brazilian mining industry and what the outlook could look like as it moves toward becoming a meaningful copper-gold producer in a critical global market. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gilbert transformed Meridian Mining from a manganese-focused company into a high-value copper and gold explorer by leveraging the historical data of a decommissioned BP/Rio Tinto project. The Cabaçal project is uniquely positioned as a "brownfield restart," meaning it has established infrastructure and historical production data that significantly mitigate geological, metallurgical, and permitting risks. Mato Grosso offers a mature mining environment with affordable hydroelectric power, established logistics from the agricultural sector, and a supportive local community and government. The greatest risk to the industry is "generational change" and a lack of skilled engineers. Meridian addresses this through deep local university partnerships and a culture of independent decision-making BEST MOMENTS "We are a fundamental building block of everyone's daily going about their business. It is mining." "For me, as a reasonably experienced private equity investor in natural resources, my fundamental concern is risk. If I'm going to deploy capital, do I risk it?" "My greatest concern long-term... is demographics. You've got to extract as much knowledge from the 45-to-50-year-old guys and transfer that into the 20-year-old men and women." "There's a fundamental rule in mining: You go to work with ten fingers and ten toes, and you go home at night with ten fingers and ten toes." GUEST RESOURCES https://meridianmining.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-mining/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzVr6ILYF_Ax2hI6oBoCaOw https://x.com/meridianmining VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's episode, we speak with Gerard Wood, founder of Turbo Leadership Coaching and Wood & Media, and someone well known across the mining and industrial sectors for his practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership, culture, and performance. Gerard has spent decades working alongside leaders, frontline teams, and tradespeople, helping businesses close the gap between strategy and execution. Many of you will know him as the author of 'Simplifying Mining Maintenance', a book that challenged how our industry thinks about reliability, accountability, and systems. Our conversation centres on Gerard's new book, 'Only Tradies Improve Reliability', due to be released in late-February which takes those ideas further, focusing on leadership, culture, and the often-overlooked role of tradies in building high-performing organisations. We'll be unpacking why this book needed to be written, what prompted Gerard to write it now, and how leaders can extract real, practical value from it in their own businesses. We'll also explore why Gerard cares so deeply about tradies, how leaders can recognise when cultural change is required, and how this book builds on the foundations laid in Simplifying Mining Maintenance. If you're a leader looking to improve performance, engagement, and culture, particularly in operational environments, this is a conversation you'll want to stay tuned for. KEY TAKEAWAYS While technical reliability tools (like RCM or RCA) are essential, they are ineffective without a positive trades culture. True reliability is built on the floor, not just in an office. Reliability issues often stem from "normalised" defects. Tradies and leaders may stop noticing problems because they have become part of the daily environment, requiring a shift in standards to correct. High turnover is a primary indicator of a poor culture. A healthy environment is one where leaders genuinely care for their teams and employees feel valued enough to speak openly about problems. BEST MOMENTS "If you can't talk about the problems openly and honestly, you have no ability to improve." "Reliability of equipment... is all centred around getting the culture around trades to be effective and doing good quality work." "Culture is not something that you just let happen. Because if you just let it happen, you may not get the one you want." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-wood-146a3212/ https://gerardwood.com.au/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Gray, a highly active mining executive and entrepreneur currently serving as CEO of Pilar Gold, Pure Tungsten, Tucano Gold, and Gold Road and most recently the founder of Chancery Royalty, who are building a portfolio of producing gold & silver royalty assets to become a significant player in the industry. Jeremy is operating across multiple commodities, jurisdictions, and business models at a time when gold, critical minerals, and alternative financing structures are all firmly back in focus. In this conversation, we'll explore how he thinks about building and running multiple companies simultaneously, why gold and tungsten matter right now, what royalties offer that traditional mining doesn't, and how he sees the next phase of the mining cycle unfolding. For more information and to request an investor pack, please visit this link: https://www.chanceryroyalty.com/chancery-royalty-equity-raise?SQF_LEAD_SOURCE=deep KEY TAKEAWAYS Jeremy attributes his success in managing six companies simultaneously to finding strong management teams and "letting go" of control The royalty business is significantly less stressful than mine operation. Jeremy views the gold royalty model as a "deal-making" pinnacle that avoids the 24/7 operational burdens of being a producer. Unlike many popular minerals, tungsten hasn't seen a new mine built in nearly 40 years. Because China has shifted from a dominant exporter to a net importer, the lack of new supply has created a high-value, strategic opportunity Chancery Royalty differentiates itself by moving faster than traditional firms. They avoid charging high due diligence fees and aim to close funding deals within weeks rather than months BEST MOMENTS "The key... is to delegate and to let go and not to control everything that comes in the company... My job was to find them the money to start the gold mines or to start the tungsten mine in South Korea and just let them run with it." "Don't be too quick to sell... I think we're in early stages of a very, very big move and don't be scared by these high prices. They're not coming down anytime soon." (On the gold market) "Being a gold miner is like being a doctor on 24-hour, seven-day-week call, and a royalty guy is lots of long lunches." GUEST RESOURCES For more information and to request an investor pack, please click on this link: https://www.chanceryroyalty.com/chancery-royalty-equity-raise?SQF_LEAD_SOURCE=deep VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Michael Rawlinson, one of the most experienced and well-known figures in mining finance and our industry. Michael's career spans multiple decades and cycles, from growing up in a mining family to early roles in investment banking and equity research, co-founding Liberum, senior roles at Barclays, and now a portfolio career as a non-executive director across the mining sector. Few people have seen the industry from as many angles: advisor, analyst, investor, and board member and in this conversation, we'll reflect on how mining, capital markets, and leadership have evolved, what's genuinely different about the current cycle, and what still hasn't changed at all. KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael's extensive career was heavily influenced by growing up in a mining family and witnessing the inherent volatility of the industry firsthand across Africa. The mining industry has undergone a massive shift from a "Wild West" mentality to a highly regulated environment where ESG and safety standards are fundamental to operations. Modern mining finance has transitioned from a reliance on traditional London equity markets to more sophisticated private equity firms and the robust superannuation system in Australia. Despite technological advancements and new ESG requirements, the industry remains governed by 20-30 year "metronomic" cycles of supply and demand BEST MOMENTS "The world of mining is the oldest, most boring, most basic of industries, and in a sense, it never changes. It is the most volatile sector there ever was... the cycles are brutal, they are relentless." "We've gone from a Wild West to having better safety, environmental, better governance, and regulation. It's overall a better place, a smaller industry in terms of people and share of GDP, but the tons grow for most commodities." “The globalisation of Britain has actually just meant that money's gone elsewhere." "The next 20 years, for the people who've learned the skills in these technical industries, they're going to do well... This is revenge of the high-viz vest land." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rawlinson-244750101/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
We're joined by Tom Elliott, the founder of Hotspur Helium, who holds the largest multinational primary helium portfolio globally. We discuss what Hotspur Helium is building and the ambition behind the company, before stepping back to look at why helium has become such a compelling focus for investors and operators alike. Tom shares insight into the critical uses of helium — from healthcare and advanced manufacturing to space and technology, and the demand trends reshaping the global supply landscape. We also discuss how Hotspur Helium thinks about where to operate globally, what differentiates the company in an increasingly competitive space, and where it currently sits in its growth journey. Finally, we dive into the commercial realities of helium projects, including off-take interest, project economics, payback potential, and what the outlook looks like over the coming years. This is a practical, forward-looking conversation about a niche commodity that plays an outsized role in modern industry, and how Hotspur Helium is positioning itself within that opportunity KEY TAKEAWAYS Hotspur Helium differentiates itself by targeting "elephant" prospects—large-scale deposits (at least 5 BCF of recoverable helium) in the Middle East and Southern Africa, rather than the smaller pockets often found in North America. While 95% of global helium is currently a byproduct of the oil and gas industry, Hotspur is focused on "primary helium" exploration. This ensures a stable supply that isn't subject to the volatility of LNG market prices. Helium is irreplaceable in high-growth sectors, specifically semiconductor manufacturing, MRI scanners, and space exploration. Each SpaceX launch, for instance, consumes roughly 6% of daily global helium production. Since its founding in 2024, the company has acquired 20,000 square kilometres of acreage. They aim to finalise surface exploration in 2026, begin drilling in 2028, and bring the first helium online by 2030. BEST MOMENTS "Hotspur Helium... holds the largest multinational primary helium portfolio globally." "Someone said to me the other day, 'Oh, so you're elephant hunting.' And that's essentially what we're doing... we're the first people through the door and we're able to acquire the best acreage." "Right now, is helium the tail on the dog or is it the flea on the end of the tail of the dog? Right now, given the size of the LNG industry, it's pretty small... " "It's an extremely lucrative commodity... worth something like 200 to 300 times that of natural gas” GUEST RESOURCES Web: www.hotspurhelium.com Email: info@hotspurhelium.com LinkedIn (Hotspur): https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotspurhelium/ LinkedIn (TE): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-elliott-230731316 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode we chat to Jamie Strauss, CEO and co-founder of Digbee, a company working at the intersection of mining, capital markets, and sustainability. Jamie has spent decades observing the mining industry through multiple cycles—booms, busts, and long stretches where the sector struggled for relevance with investors and the broader public. In this conversation, we'll step back from short-term commodity noise and dig into the deeper structural questions facing mining today: what the industry keeps getting wrong, why ESG has become such a polarising concept, and where sustainability and credibility genuinely translate into financial value rather than narrative. We'll also explore some uncomfortable truths about mine development and operation, the most under appreciated opportunities hiding in plain sight, and what ultimately breaks if the sector continues to rely on the same playbook as it heads toward 2026. We talk about execution, trust, and whether mining can evolve fast enough to meet the world's growing dependence on its outputs—without losing its licence to operate along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry often suffers from optimism bias, where management teams underestimate risks and overestimate timelines for project completion Despite skepticism surrounding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, there is a growing recognition that responsible mining practices can lead to lower operational risks To regain trust, companies must communicate transparently about their operations and sustainability efforts, demonstrating accountability and responsibility to investors, communities, and regulators. Companies that effectively integrate sustainability into their operations tend to outperform their peers. By focusing on responsible practices, these companies can reduce risks and enhance their market position BEST MOMENTS "Every cycle, the industry convinces itself that this time is going to be different." "The biggest problem with that in the current market is most of the money is coming from private equity, and they have seven-year lives, typically." "The industry has done a terrible job of communicating this... We have just not proven it." "If you can begin to demonstrate how you're taking care of your workers... you tend to end up with less problems." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiestrauss/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/digbee/ https://digbee.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Paul Barrett, CEO of Rome Resources, a company working on the front lines of tin, copper, and zinc exploration at a time when critical minerals have never been more in focus. We'll unpack what it really takes to operate in the DRC, how Rome has kept momentum through regional uncertainty, and where newly raised capital is being deployed as the company looks toward 2026 and beyond. Paul will also share his views on value creation from potential partnerships or integration with bigger players, to Rome's own path forward, along with insights from his career and the experienced team behind him. And with global M&A heating up in the mining sector, we'll explore whether consolidation may be part of Rome's future, and how shifting demand for tin and other metals could reshape opportunities ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rome Resources operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which presents unique challenges such as regional instability and complex regulatory requirements Rome Resources recently raised £2 million to fund a drilling program targeting deeper, wider intercepts of tin and copper. The company aims to complete this drilling by early 2024, with plans to update resource estimates shortly thereafter. The tin market is expected to remain strong due to its critical role in technology and manufacturing, while copper demand is also projected to grow, particularly in infrastructure projects The company is exploring potential partnerships, particularly with nearby Alphamin, to enhance value creation BEST MOMENTS "The level of scientific rigour put to drilling holes in the ground for mining is much, much less... I'm trying to bring some of that science in, especially some of the stratigraphic work." "We have a dialogue with IRH on that particular project... extracting Kalai and putting it through Alphamin's facility will not require much in the way of modification." "The tin market is a fascinating market... it's quite small... and of course that then means that it's quite volatile in terms of price reaction to supply hiccups." “We're concentrating really on adding that value, taking that a bit deeper and seeing where we get to with this next drilling program." GUEST RESOURCES https://romeresources.com/ https://x.com/Rome_Resources https://www.linkedin.com/company/rome-resources-ltd/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In todays show, we're joined by Farhad Abasov, Chairman of Millennial Potash, a listed miner who are advancing the Banio Potash Project in Gabon, West Africa, a large, low-cost potash deposit strategically located on the Atlantic coast. Farhad is a veteran mining executive with over $3B in exits. We dig into the real impact of China's production drop, the rise of Africa's Atlantic potash corridor, and how Millennial just delivered a 275% jump in Measured and Indicated resources. Farhad breaks down what +100 metres of cumulative potash thickness means for solution mining, how far the system could extend beyond the 5% drilled area, and the toughest technical challenges posed by ERCOSPLAN. We also look at how the U.S. DFC-funded Feasibility Study evolves with this new data, what risks have now been de-risked, and what it means for future supply into Brazil, the U.S and Africa. KEY TAKEAWAYS Millennial Potash has reported a 275% increase in measured and indicated resources, raising the total from 1.7 billion tons to over 6 billion tons, indicating a substantial potential for the Banio Potash project. The project is strategically located on the Atlantic coast of Gabon, allowing for competitive shipping costs to key markets such as Africa, Brazil, and the Eastern seaboard of the U.S The Gabonese government is actively developing infrastructure, including a new port and power facilities, which will support the potash project and enhance operational efficiency. The thickness of the potash deposit, exceeding 100 meters in some areas, will allow for larger caverns, further reducing operational costs. BEST MOMENTS "We think that the drilling that took place last year and this year removes a lot of that technical risk. Now we know that the resource is large, capable of producing at a significant scale." “This was a major milestone for us... we did not expect that it would go up this much. We basically took the resource from 1.7 billion tons all the way to over 6 billion tons." "We think this is going to have a huge impact on supply, specifically for Africa, Brazil, and the Eastern seaboard of the U.S." "We have very good understanding of the southern part of the property... we think that mineralization actually is quite continuous." GUEST RESOURCES Millennial Potash Social Media Links Website: https://millennialpotash.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/millennial-potash-corp X: https://x.com/MLPotash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLPotash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ml_potash YouTube www.youtube.com/@MLPotash Ticker Symbols: (TSXV: MLP | OTCQB: MLPNF | FSE: X0D) Email: ir@trxgold.com Tel: (437) 224-5241 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In this episode, we chat with Stephen Mullowney, CEO of TRX Gold, who are a listed mining company with its flagship project, the Buckreef Gold Project in Tanzania. Stephen's going to unpack the human side behind Buckreef's rapid growth: the moments that forced him to rethink his approach, the wins that mattered more to people than markets, and the misconceptions outsiders still hold about this industry. We explore how leaders handle unpopular decisions, where the real bottlenecks are at site level, the technologies reshaping operations and the ones that haven't lived up to the hype. We'll also look beyond production metrics to ask a bigger question: what does success truly look like for TRX in the next five years, and how sustainable is its current growth path? KEY TAKEAWAYS Effective leadership in the mining industry involves understanding the human side of operations, making decisions that prioritise long-term success over short-term gains, and empowering team members to contribute to decision-making processes. Many people mistakenly attribute a mining company's success solely to commodity prices. While prices do play a role, a strong focus on operational efficiency, growth, and cost discipline is crucial for sustainable success, regardless of market fluctuations. Mining operations face numerous bottlenecks at various stages, from drilling and blasting to crushing and milling. Identifying and addressing these bottlenecks is essential for maintaining efficiency and productivity. The mining industry is gradually adopting new technologies, particularly in areas like exploration and communication. BEST MOMENTS "Mining is a commodity space, and a lot of people give credit for success based on the commodity price, but if you don't keep a good focus on growth and cost discipline, it doesn't matter what commodity price you have." "There's always a bottleneck, and there's always a problem, and it's always in a different spot. Mining has so many little things along the process timeline that can knock you down." "I think technology is really going to help us on the exploration side. We're doing studies now to identify new structures, and competing technology can be good there." "I think the model of not diluting has been good for TRX at Buckreef, and it could continue. I don't see any reason why it can't." GUEST RESOURCES ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRXGoldCorp ● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trx-gold-corporation/ Email: ir@trxgold.com Tel: (437) 224-5241 VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
We're joined by Kurt Budge, CEO of Leading Edge Materials are a European-focused company at the forefront of the energy transition, developing projects in critical raw materials that are essential to the future of clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced technologies. In this episode, we'll get an overview of Leading Edge Materials and discuss how today's shifting geopolitical landscape creates unique opportunities for companies strategically positioned in the critical minerals space. We'll also explore the broader outlook for rare earth elements and natural graphite, and where Leading Edge is focusing its efforts across its three core business areas. Kurt shares why the Norra Kärr project in Sweden is considered so vital to Europe's supply chain resilience, and we'll look ahead at what's next for the company as it helps build a more sustainable and secure materials future for the region. KEY TAKEAWAYS Leading Edge Materials is a Canadian company focused on critical raw materials projects in Europe, including a graphite mine in Sweden and a heavy rare earth project called Norra Kärr, which is vital for Europe's supply chain resilience. The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, have heightened the urgency for Europe to diversify its supply chains for critical raw materials Rare earth elements, particularly heavy rare earths, are crucial for defence applications and the energy transition, making projects like Norra Kärr strategically important for Europe's industrial and military capabilities. The permitting process for mining projects in Europe is often slow and complex, which has hindered the development of critical projects like Norra Kärr BEST MOMENTS "What we've seen in the rare earth space, specifically in geopolitics this year, is a trade conflict between the US and China... the drive for diversification is more important than ever to build... resilience on a single supplier of critical raw materials." "Norra Kärr is the most advanced heavy rare earth project in Europe... it has this long history of other groups saying this is strategically important to Europe." "If you want a mine to produce, you can't just turn a tap and stop the critical raw materials flow. We are talking probably a minimum of 10 years from discovery to a built mine that's producing." "We need to take responsibility for putting these supply chains together... the Critical Raw Materials Act is great legislation, but we need to do more and we need to do it now." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-budge-b75287/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/leading-edge-materials-corp/ https://www.leadingedgematerials.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's episode, we're joined by Elvis Kamba, author of the new book on Mark Bristow and the extraordinary rise of Randgold Resources. Elvis worked inside Randgold and later Barrick under Bristow's leadership, giving him a unique front-row perspective on one of the most influential mining stories of the last 30 years. In this conversation, we explore what inspired him to capture the Randgold journey, how Bristow's leadership philosophy shaped the company, and what made Randgold's approach to Africa so different from everyone else. We'll dive into the pivotal moments from Morila, the “company maker,” to the hard lessons of Syama, the engineering triumph of Kibali, and ultimately the “merger of the century” with Barrick. Elvis also reflects on Randgold's culture, its ability to build elite teams, its relationships with governments and communities, and the broader message he wants the industry and young professionals to take from his book. It's a rare, insider look at one of mining's most remarkable success stories KEY TAKEAWAYS Unlike many mining companies that view Africa primarily as a source of resources, there were opportunities for investment and community development The challenges faced at Syama Gold Mine served as a crucible for Randgold, leading to the development of better project selection frameworks and enhanced environmental and social capabilities, ultimately strengthening the company's operational discipline. Morila was pivotal for Randgold, transforming it from a small exploration company into a globally respected producer by generating significant cash flows that funded further expansion and exploration. The final chapter of the book emphasises the positive contributions of mining to society, advocating for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach while highlighting the industry's role in technological advancements and community development BEST MOMENTS “Mark Bristow is a leader that represents one of the most transformational leadership... He had an inherent interest for the country and the people that were in the places where he did the business." "Morila was Randgold's first world-class deposit... It transformed what was known as a small exploration company into a globally respected producer." "Syama was like a crucible where Randgold's ability to manage future mines was forged... They developed a smarter project selection framework, which they popularly called our filters GUEST RESOURCES www.linkedin.com/in/elvis-kamba-8897b236 Amazon Link to Book: https://bit.ly/3YhqKzA VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's show, we're joined by Chris Showalter, CEO of Lifezone Metals, the company behind the Kabanga Nickel Project in north‑west Tanzania, one of the world's highest‑grade, development‑ready nickel sulphide deposits. We discuss how the company fits into the evolving critical minerals landscape, its role in building Western refining capacity, and why its Hydromet Technology could be a game-changer compared to traditional smelting. Chris will also share highlights from the recent Feasibility Study and the key milestones Lifezone is targeting over the next 12–24 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS LifeZone's innovative approach leverages chemistry to process ores, reducing the carbon footprint and operational costs associated with high-temperature smelting. The recent feasibility study for the Kabanga project revealed a net asset value of $1.58 billion and a 23.3% internal rate of return (IRR) at conservative nickel pricing LifeZone is actively seeking partnerships and funding to support the development of the Kabanga project. The company is working with the U.S. Development Finance Corporation and other international entities to secure approximately $700 million in debt financing Over the next 12 to 24 months, LifeZone aims to finalise its equity consortium and advance its project financing. Additionally, the company is exploring other opportunities, such as recycling metals from autocatalytic converters BEST MOMENTS "We are going to be one of the most critical sources of nickel with byproducts of cobalt and copper for the Western nations to wean away from the tightly controlled Indonesian market." "HydroMet is focusing on water-based solutions and really letting the chemistry do the hard work in a much more energy-efficient process." "Our total ore production is 52.2 million tons, creating 1.98% nickel, which is very high... that drives the economics." "Kabanga's time has come. This mine will be built. It's these flagship projects with this kind of grade, and this is the right time for Kabanga." GUEST RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifezone-metals/ Website: https://lifezonemetals.com/ Email address: info@lifezonemetals.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's episode, we're joined by Alastair Goodship, COO of Mila Resources, a mining company that targets stranded assets with robust geological potential, by leveraging existing infrastructure and geological data, and then applying their team's multi-disciplinary experience, they are able to identify key value opportunities where they can advance to tangible production-stage studies. We discuss Mila's strategy and portfolio, then zero in on the Yarrol project in Queensland and what exploration has shown so far, what the next phase is targeting, and the key milestones on the horizon. We'll finish with the outlook for the wider Queensland portfolio and what shareholders should watch next. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mila Resources' strategy is to find de-risked assets that are stranded due to lack of funding or being lost in a larger portfolio, but which possess clear potential for scalability. Personal career development should include gaining broad experience across various disciplines and dedicated time to up-skill in areas like data set management and remote sensing to improve exploration efficiency. The Yarrol project is compelling because it has a historical resource, significant drill intercepts to depth, and satellite targets that all indicate gold mineralisation but has been largely overlooked for 20-30 years. The near-term focus is on aggressively drilling to expand the mineralised footprint, with a key milestone being the announcement of a new, updated resource for Yarrol to drive future development strategy. BEST MOMENTS "Mila's aim is to find assets that have already been de-risked and progressed along the development curve, but are stranded due to lack of funds or being stuck in a larger portfolio of projects." "I had the space then to actually spend some kind of dedicated time actually getting understanding how the data works, how these processes work... and build my own skill set at the same time." "The first thing for us was to get some validation drilling in there... Every hole we put in hit, which gave us confidence to really move forward and be a bit more aggressive with Yarrol." "We've got a really prospective ground and we feel we're on to something, as do most juniors obviously, but we think we're backing it up with the data we have." GUEST RESOURCES Website - https://milaresources.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mila-resources/ X - https://x.com/MilaResources VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's episode, we're joined by Brad Valiukas, Managing Director of Kaiser Reef, an Australian gold producer with operations in Victoria and Tasmania. We talk about Brad's journey from his early days on site to leading Kaiser Reef, what's driving the company forward, and his views on gold in today's market. We'll also discuss how his hands-on experience has shaped his leadership and what advice he'd give to the next generation of mining professionals. KEY TAKEAWAYS Broad, hands-on experience in every part of a mining operation is essential, as it helps professionals apply knowledge and understand the needs of their internal "customers". Working for a mining contractor in Australia is strongly recommended early in a career, as it provides diverse experience and helps disseminate good practices throughout the industry. Career success requires a desire to grow and continuously push forward, with a mindset of never being content because every single operation is depleting a resource. When faced with the global financial and geopolitical issues currently impacting the gold market, Kaiser Reef maintains a conservative view on gold price while aiming for maximum exposure to potential price upside. BEST MOMENTS "I always try and get through to everybody is learn every part of the operation." "The contracting industry in Australia is so strong and it's such a big driver for the success." "We never, never ever sitting back in terms of putting eight operations online, basically in eight years, never ever sitting back and saying, right, that's enough, we're in a comfortable position now." "Think of yourself as a mining professional. So you might have an expertise in geology or engineering or surveying or geotech. You know, try and try and let go of that a little bit." GUEST RESOURCES https://kaiserreef.com.au/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
This time we talk to Brandon Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of SiTration, a company redefining metal recovery with a chemical-free separation process. Brandon recently presented at the ACG Mine Closure conference, highlighting SiTration's breakthrough results in recovery yields and purity — achieved without traditional chemical reagents. We discuss how the technology works, what challenges come with scaling innovation in mining, and what the future of resource recovery could look like as SiTration grows. KEY TAKEAWAYS The technology is capable of recovering multiple metals, including copper, cobalt, nickel, and precious metals like gold and platinum, making it applicable across various mining and recycling processes. The company has successfully conducted tests with real-world samples, confirming that their recovery yields of over 90% and purity levels of 99% can be achieved outside of controlled laboratory conditions. While regulatory challenges are minimal due to the chemical-free nature of the process, technical and cultural barriers remain significant. The integration of technology could lead to more sustainable mining practices, enabling the recovery of critical minerals from waste streams and reducing the need for new mining projects BEST MOMENTS "Our main thesis in my PhD and postdoc work was if you could transition a lot of these standard kind of chemical and heat-based separations, you could reduce a lot of that energy consumption and have a major impact." "We can actually recover the copper in a very similar way just by mechanically removing it in a very kind of streamlined process from the electrodes." "The short answer is yes, absolutely. It can offset... we're probably never going to get away entirely from new mining, but we can drastically supplement the supply chain with critical minerals recovered from waste." "We want that to loop back to how we're actually doing the mining and making it much more versatile and nimble." GUEST RESOURCES ● www.sitration.com ● Brendan's email: bsmith@sitration.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/company/sitration-inc ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendansmith2/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's episode, we're joined by Martin Horgan, a well-known figure in the mining industry with a proven track record in exploration, development, and operations, from leading Toro Gold through to his time as CEO of Centamin. Martin shares his thoughts on what drives him to set up a new mining company, what kind of opportunities he's targeting next, and how his past experiences have shaped his approach to risk and value creation. We discuss whether gold remains his focus or if other minerals are on the radar, how market factors like high gold prices influence decision-making, and how investor perspectives align with management's view of risk. Martin also reflects on the lessons learned from Toro and Centamin. Martin is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world's mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and many more mining professionals in the industry. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow. To register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a strong desire to re-enter the mining sector, driven by a combination of personal enjoyment and the current geopolitical landscape, which presents unique opportunities for mineral supply and investment. When evaluating potential projects, the primary focus is on geological potential, followed by the stability and regulatory framework of the jurisdiction. The current high gold prices influence decision-making, particularly in terms of project evaluation and negotiations with local partners. Funding Strategies: The choice between private equity and public markets for funding is crucial. BEST MOMENTS "I think it's a really interesting time within the sector where increasingly people are focusing back on it... where the various basic building blocks of society actually are sourced from." "We feel comfortable working somewhere within that sort of life cycle... there's probably more opportunity in the sort of exploration resource phase than there is maybe in the pre-development development phase." "I think the ideal model would be if you're in a cash flowing business, the listed space is very good... if you're in a pre-development basis, exploration as well, I think the private equity model works." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-horgan-038b298/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Today we're taking on a topic that doesn't get nearly enough airtime: gender-based violence, or GBV, and what it means for mining's culture, safety, and future. Joining me are three people who've helped bring this issue into sharper focus recently and their recent collaboration on The Intelligent Miner opened up a powerful and, at times, uncomfortable conversation about how mining can — and must — do better. Carly Leonida, founder and editor of The Intelligent Miner; Abbi Buxton, an independent consultant who partners with organisations across the resource sector, including mining companies, to tackle GBV and advance equality in workplaces and communities and Mahmood Sonday, Managing Director at Reos Partners, a global advisory firm that helps organisations address systemic challenges. He has worked with numerous mining companies to develop and implement strategies to successfully tackle GBV and harassment. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining sector has a strong culture that can hinder open discussions about GBV. There is a need for leadership commitment to change this culture, which includes creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak up Tackling GBV requires a collaborative approach that involves not only mining companies but also governments, civil society, and communities Companies must go beyond relying solely on formal grievance mechanisms to understand the prevalence and nature of GBV within their organisations Addressing GBV is not a one-time project but requires sustained effort and commitment BEST MOMENTS "Gender-based violence is a human rights violation and I think often we forget that." "The impacts of violence against women and girls amounts to something like 2% of global GDP every year, which is quite staggering when you think about it." "The road to hell is paved with good intentions and bad incentives." "It's not hard to imagine how these things that we might think are unadministrative or bureaucratic can lead to incidents of violence in the home or at work." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org ● Intelligent Miner article: https://theintelligentminer.com/2025/07/16/silence-breeds-shame-why-the-mining-industry-needs-to-keep-talking-about-and-acting-upon-gender-based-violence/ ● Intelligent Miner homepage: https://theintelligentminer.com/ ● Carly's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyleonida/ ● Abbi's LinkedIn profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/abbi-buxton-67bba433 ● Abbi's Email: abbi@abbibuxtonconsulting.com ● https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme ● Abbi's Briefing Paper: https://www.iied.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/2025-03/22610iied.pdf ● Mahmood's LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/mahmoodsonday ● https://reospartners.com/ ● Mahmood's Email: sonday@reospartners.com ● https://reospartners.com/blog/gbv-positive-corporate-culture CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
In today's episode, we're joined by one of the industry's most respected leaders, Mark Cutifani, former CEO of Anglo American and Chair of the ICMM. We discuss the long-term supply outlook for mining, the risks, opportunities and disruptions shaping the next decade. From critical minerals and geopolitical shifts to innovation and resilience, Mark shares his perspective on what's coming and how the industry can prepare. Mark is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world's mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and many more mining professionals in the industry. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow. To register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS No single country dominates global mineral supply, meaning the world needs to trade across geopolitical blocks to function effectively. The core challenge to supply is not a lack of resources, but the 20+ year timeframe required to get projects approved and materials to market. Companies that can inherently flex their production volume based on market demand and commodity price cycles significantly outperform their peers. Long-term success is built on pre-planning and quick capital return (3-5 years), excellent technical execution, and securing the right people and talent at every phase. BEST MOMENTS "No one country dominates global minerals and metals supply. And for the world to function, and for individual countries to function effectively, we're going to need to trade." "The bigger risk is one of permitting... a problem with supply not because of exploration, but because of the processes to get those materials to market." "Your ability to average a price 10 to 15 to 20% above the average price through the cycle, puts you in my experience the top quartile performers in the industry." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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