Podcasts about Metallurgy

This interview is disseminated on behalf of NevGold Corp.NevGold (TSXV: NAU | OTCQX: NAUFF | FRA: 5E50) President, CEO, and Director Brandon Bonifacio joins Stocks to Watch to discuss recent metallurgical results from the Limousine Butte Gold-Antimony Project in Nevada.Learn more about NevGold: https://nev-gold.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/cOPzU8VyLEYAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/GlobalOneMedia 

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Magee, VP of Corporate Affairs at Taseko Mines, to unpack how the company is reshaping North American copper production through major developments like the Florence Copper project in Arizona—the first new major source of U.S. copper in over a decade—and the advancing Yellowhead Project in British Columbia, which could position Taseko as one of the largest copper producers in North America.

PROK breaks down how engineered conveyor components—like advanced pulleys, HDPE rollers, and OEM-driven solutions—are helping mining operators reduce downtime, improve safety, and extend equipment lifecycle. From North American expansion to real-world engineering support, this episode reveals how smarter conveyor design directly impacts operational success.

Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Robert "Bob" Voigt, Professor with Penn State University about "Educating the Future Manufacturing Leaders". Overview The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, scheduled for November 3-5, 2023. The Industrial Talk podcast, hosted by Scott Mackenzie, features an interview with Robert Voight, a professor at Penn State Behrend, discussing the Metallurgical Engineering Trade Apprenticeship and Learning (METAL) program. Voight emphasizes the hands-on experience provided to students, including foundry visits and practical metal casting. He also discusses the evolution of materials like austempered ductile iron and the integration of digital technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality. Voight's contact information is available for those interested in learning more. Outline Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity professionals.The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with networking opportunities and expert discussions.Scott mentions their own participation and encourages listeners to mark their calendars.Contact information for the event is available on Industrial Talk. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast The podcast focuses on industry professionals and their contributions to innovation and problem-solving.Scott reiterates the podcast's mission to celebrate industry heroes and their achievements.The podcast is broadcasting from the Metallurgical Engineering Trade Apprenticeship and Learning (METAL) program at Penn State Behrend. Introduction of Robert Voight and METAL Program Scott introduces Robert Voight, also known as Bob, and highlights his role in the METAL program.The METAL program focuses on metal-related education and business involvement.Scott praises the hands-on experience provided by the program, including foundry visits.Bob shares his excitement about teaching real-world skills to students. Hands-On Experience at Foundries Scott describes the hands-on experience of pouring aluminum and working in foundries.Bob emphasizes the importance of practical experience in metal casting.The program includes business involvement, with foundries being accommodating and supportive.Bob discusses the excitement and passion that comes from working with metal. Challenges and Solutions in Metal Casting Scott asks Bob about the challenges of metal shrinkage and quality control.Bob explains the process of solidifying metal and ensuring it meets specifications.Bob shares his background, including his education at the University of Wisconsin and his transition to Penn State.The importance of having talented people in the metal casting industry is highlighted. Passion and Future of Manufacturing Scott and Bob discuss the passion and dedication required in manufacturing.Bob emphasizes the need for top talent to attract and retain employees.The conversation touches on the generational aspect of manufacturing and the importance of passing on skills.Bob shares his experience with internships and the benefits of practical training. Evolution of Metallurgy and Material Innovation Scott and Bob discuss the evolution of metallurgy and the development of new materials.Bob explains the importance of balancing performance and manufacturability.The conversation covers the history of materials like steel and aluminum and their continuous improvement.Bob shares insights into the development of austempered ductile iron and its applications. Digital Technologies in Metal Casting Bob discusses the use of digital technologies in metal casting, including computer simulations.The digital twin concept is introduced, where simulations help in achieving real-world success.Bob emphasizes the importance of a digital thread in connecting various manufacturing details.The conversation highlights the benefits of digital technologies in improving efficiency and quality. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott expresses admiration for Bob's work and the METAL program.Bob provides his contact information for those interested in learning more about the program.Scott encourages listeners to support programs like METAL and get involved in the world of metallurgy.The podcast concludes with a reminder of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress and its importance for cybersecurity professionals. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Advanced Navigation is redefining underground positioning with a breakthrough solution that combines a high-performance Inertial Navigation System (INS) with a Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS), delivering precise localization without relying on GPS, fixed infrastructure, pre-existing maps, or external aids. Tim and Ted discuss how the technology was successfully tested in Europe's deepest mine through the BHP Deep Mine Challenge, how it addresses historical INS drift limitations, and why mining companies across Australia, North America, and Latin America are increasingly demanding infrastructure-independent navigation solutions.

Our friends Marty and Alan at the Heavy Metallurgy podcast challenged us to a duel, and we fire back. The idea was simple: Offer five different albums, any genre, to cover on an episode. Of their five, we chose the only non-metal album, the stunning, beloved 1983 debut Script of the Bridge by English band, The Chameleons. How did Heavy Metallurgy handle our challenge? Find out here: https://www.youtube.com/live/BnrwkIqJ7OU?si=GHex4X8mqILUSQXn Note I: Jeff's Voivod book, ‘Always Moving: The Strange Multiverse of Voivod,' is now available. You can purchase a copy of the 540-page, 3-pound behemoth HERE: radicalresearch.org/voivod Note II: The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Music cited in order of appearance: all snippets from The Chameleons, Script of the Bridge (1983) “Don't Fall” “Here Today” “Monkeyland” “Second Skin” “Up the Down Escalator” “Less Than Human” “Thursday's Child” “A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days” “Paper Tigers” “View From a Hill” Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

Atomic Eagle CEO Phil Hoskins stated: “Our 2026 goal of increasing Muntanga's Mineral Resource is off to a great start. These initial results from Chisebuka build directly on the Company's early success, which saw a 9.7Mlb uranium resource defined at Chisebuka in a matter of months. Chisebuka's SW zone is now emerging as the next key addition with near-surface higher-grade results outside of the previous resource area and we've only scratched the surface of the planned holes into Chisebuka this year. Drilling is continuing with two rigs aiming to expand the higher-grade zones at Chisebuka whilst at the same time, we are conducting ground radiometric surveys to refine the exciting Namakande and Muntanga North targets.” Hoskins says the company has grown the resource 24% from 47M lbs to 58M lbs and is running a major 30,000-meter drill program, with early Chisebuka holes largely hitting expected mineralization and potential for meaningful satellite resource growth. He outlines larger exploration upside at Muntanga North and Namakande using layered datasets including airborne and ground radiometrics, radon-in-soils, favorable host rocks, and structural targeting. Hoskins discusses expectations for consistent heap-leach metallurgy, progress toward environmental and resettlement approvals, infrastructure advantages, a low-cost option to acquire the Sitwi uranium project, recent board changes, ongoing Niger discussions on Madaouela as option value, and an OTC move from QB to QX. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Project Update Overview 01:21 Chisebuka Drilling Results 03:10 Next Big Targets 03:46 Targeting Methodology 05:07 Metallurgy and Economics 07:06 Zambia Trip Insights 09:34 Sitwi Project Option 11:48 Board and Leadership Changes 13:51 Permitting Status 14:20 Niger Asset Update https://atomiceagle.com.au/ ASX: AEU - OTCQB: AEUXF Press Releases Discussed: https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/AEU/03089414.pdf https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/AEU/03091279.pdf https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/AEU/03083026.pdf https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/AEU/03072398.pdf Sponsor Atomic Eagle pays MSE a United States dollar ten thousand per month coverage fee. The forward-looking statement disclaimer found in Atomic Eagle's most-recent company slide deck found at www.AtomicEagle.com.au applies to everything discussed in this interview. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Ian Wagner speaks with Tudor Gold President and CEO Joe Ovsenek about the company's summer drill program at Treaty Creek in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Ovsenek outlines plans to drill 15,000 to 20,000 meters, with early focus on the CBS and Perfect Storm zones as Tudor looks to define another resource beyond the large Gold Storm deposit. He also discusses the pending underground exploration permit, a summer PEA targeting 200,000 to 300,000 ounces of annual gold production, Seabridge discussions, and efforts to consolidate full project ownership. 

Cartier Resources CEO Philippe Cloutier joins MSD's Ian Wagner in Frankfurt to discuss the company's Cadillac gold project in Québec's Abitibi region. Cloutier highlights recent metallurgical test work showing gold recoveries near 97%, improving on historic assumptions and strengthening the case for a new economic assessment. He also discusses Cartier's 3.2-million-ounce resource, a 100,000-meter drill program, new discoveries along the Cadillac trend, and strategic options ranging from toll milling and staged development to joint ventures or M&A along with the company's new U-S listing.

Every once in a while, a junior mining story reaches the point where investors stop asking whether the discovery is interesting and start asking a much bigger question. How far can this go? Power Metallic Mines has attracted backing from 15 billionaires and leading mining investors, adding another layer of credibility to a story that is now entering a key validation phase. Power Metallic $PNPN / $PNPNF just delivered its second-best Lion Zone intersection to date, with hole PML-26-095 returning 22.00 metres of 11.46% CuEqRec, including 6.50 metres of 18.59% CuEqRec. CEO Terry Lynch is now pointing investors to the Foran Mining playbook. Foran is the Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold agreed to acquire for $3.6 billion. The point is not that Power Metallic is Foran today. The point is the pathway. Resource estimate. Metallurgy. Economic study. Strategic recognition. Development planning. Power Metallic controls the broader Nisk Project Area, which includes the Nisk, Lion and Tiger zones. Management has said it believes the upcoming Q3 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate could come close to Foran's contained-metal range, although the final number remains subject to completion of the estimate. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Mineral Resource Estimate Targeted For Q3 2026: Power Metallic says recent Lion Zone infill drilling will be incorporated into future mineral resource estimates, with a 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate expected in Q3. High-Grade Lion Zone Results: Hole PML-26-095 returned 22.00 metres of 11.46% CuEqRec, including 6.50 metres of 18.59% CuEqRec. The company called it the second-best intersection to date at Lion. Potential Open-Pit Development: The company says recent holes highlight robust near-surface mineralization and the potential for open-pit development. Any future mine plan or economics remain subject to formal study work. Strong Metallurgical Results: The copper equivalent calculation is based on recovered grades using recent locked-cycle metallurgical recoveries by SGS Canada. Management has also emphasized that these recoveries help address investor concerns around processing a polymetallic deposit. Preliminary Economics: A Preliminary Economic Assessment is targeted for Q4 2026. Management has referenced internal capital cost expectations of approximately $400 million, compared with Foran's reported $800 million to $900 million range, but Power Metallic's figures remain to be confirmed through formal study work.The Bigger Picture: Lynch also highlighted the rarity of orthomagmatic discoveries, saying only a small number have been found globally and that these systems have historically grown meaningfully beyond their initial discovery footprint. The Timing: The upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate is expected to give investors a clearer picture of the scale and grade of the Lion Zone. The planned Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected to provide the first formal look at potential project economics. Together, these two milestones are intended to help move Power Metallic from discovery story to de-risking story. CEO TERRY LYNCH'S MESSAGE Foran earned its valuation by advancing through a disciplined process of technical de-risking. Power Metallic is attempting to follow a similar path, starting with the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate in Q3 2026 and a Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for Q4 2026. Lynch believes the Lion Zone has the potential to support favourable economics because of its grade, shallow mineralization and location in Quebec. However, those economics still need to be confirmed through formal study work. INVESTOR TAKEAWAY Foran Mining showed how a high-grade Canadian polymetallic project can move from resource definition to technical de-risking to strategic recognition. Power Metallic is earlier in that process, but management believes the Nisk Project Area has the right ingredients to follow a similar playbook. High-grade results at Lion.

In this episode of Mining NOW with host Rory Bamford, brought to you by Crownsmen Partners, guest Jason Richards, Global Strategy Manager at Maptek, shares how their latest technologies are helping solve these challenges. The discussion covers Maptek Sentry, a rapid-deployment 3D monitoring solution designed for real-time geotechnical insight, and the NS4 scanner, a cloud-connected next-generation system built to automate workflows and improve field efficiency.

Mining operations are becoming more complex as underground environments get deeper, more variable, and more selective. In this episode of Mining Now, Orica specialists explore how Orica's 4D™ Underground Bulk Technology is changing the way engineers approach blasting by enabling true in-hole energy control during loading. Instead of relying on a single fixed energy profile, 4D™ allows energy to be adjusted within a blasthole using advanced emulsion chemistry, automated delivery systems, and digital control.

Mining is facing a serious challenge—ore grades are declining, processing costs are rising, and operators are being forced to do more with less. So how do top-tier miners keep productivity high while reducing energy use, footprint, and emissions? In this episode, Mining NOW host Jerrod Downey sits down with Glenn Stieper, Director of Growth and Solutions, and Scott Martin, Sales Director Americas at Glencore Technology, to break down how modern mineral processing is being reshaped from the inside out.

* A Tale of Two Vessels: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney mark the 114th anniversary of the tragic sinking of Titanic and draw some scientific and spiritual comparisons between the events and the two crafts.   * Mass, Metallurgy & Mercy: Just like the steel of the World Trade Center could not tolerate even sub-melting high temperatures, the steel of which Titanic was constructed may not have been optimum for the frigid North Atlantic. On the other hand, Noah's Ark, with its gopherwood and pitch was perfectly constructed to manifest God's mercy.   * Nearer my God to Thee: Titanic's orchestra reportedly played to the end.   * Jesus Light & Design: Stay tuned for release of the first in a series of Real Science Radio Teaching Books all about how light and design point to Jesus Christ as the Creator and Savior of the world.   * In The Beginning: Pre-order the 9th edition of Walt Brown's amazing, enlightening, biblically sound book explaining why Earth, (and the solar system) look the way they do!   * Sponsor a Show! Go to our store, buy some biblically oriented science material and sponsor a show!  

* A Tale of Two Vessels: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney mark the 114th anniversary of the tragic sinking of Titanic and draw some scientific and spiritual comparisons between the events and the two crafts.   * Mass, Metallurgy & Mercy: Just like the steel of the World Trade Center could not tolerate even sub-melting high temperatures, the steel of which Titanic was constructed may not have been optimum for the frigid North Atlantic. On the other hand, Noah's Ark, with its gopherwood and pitch was perfectly constructed to manifest God's mercy.   * Nearer my God to Thee: Titanic's orchestra reportedly played to the end.   * Jesus Light & Design: Stay tuned for release of the first in a series of Real Science Radio Teaching Books all about how light and design point to Jesus Christ as the Creator and Savior of the world.   * In The Beginning: Pre-order the 9th edition of Walt Brown's amazing, enlightening, biblically sound book explaining why Earth, (and the solar system) look the way they do!   * Sponsor a Show! Go to our store, buy some biblically oriented science material and sponsor a show!  

In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with WSP leaders—Scot Foster, Randy Huffsmith, and Sofia Berger—live from SME MINEXCHANGE 2026 to break down what it will actually take to build a U.S. rare earth ecosystem. This isn't just about mining. It's about processing, infrastructure, permitting, and building an integrated supply chain from the ground up. WSP shares how they're helping accelerate projects, reduce bottlenecks, and move the industry toward real independence.

Mining is facing a real challenge—attracting, retaining, and empowering the next generation of talent. In this episode of Mining NOW, the conversation goes beyond the surface to uncover what's really holding the industry back—and what needs to change now. From breaking outdated perceptions to building a more inclusive and resilient workforce, this is a discussion the entire mining sector can't afford to ignore.

Mining is getting more complex—and more expensive. Rising costs, safety risks, and ESG pressure are pushing operations to the limit, while outdated systems create downtime and slow decisions.In this Mining NOW episode, host Jerrod Downey is joined by Warren Zietsman (IFS) and Vijay Jaswal (IFS) to break down how industrial AI and a unified platform are helping mining companies move from reactive to predictive. From asset lifecycle management to real-time insights, they explain how to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.Watch the full episode to see how IFS is helping future-proof mining operations.

On a humid Kentucky night in July 1994, Trent DiGiuro, a rising star on the University of Kentucky offensive line, was sitting on his front porch just three days away from his 21st birthday. Without warning, a single rifle shot rang out from the darkness 100 yards away. Trent was gone before his friends even realized what the sound was. For six years, the case remained one of Lexington's most haunting mysteries. The breakthrough didn't come from a forensic lab or a high-speed chase, but from a secret whispered in a bar and a woman who had the courage to wear a wire. In this episode of True Crimecast, John and Jamie explore the life of the "big teddy bear" who walked onto the UK team and the wealthy, privileged peer who allegedly could never forgive a social slight. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Explore how Wolong Electric America is powering the mining industry with world-class heavy-duty motors. Join hosts Jerrod Downey, Matthew Conkrite, and Rory Bamford at SME Minexchange as guests John Whitfield (LMS) and Rolando Rivas (Wolong) reveal how AC and DC motors, retrofit solutions, and severe-duty designs keep mining operations running efficiently. Learn why companies are upgrading, rebuilding, and relying on Wolong for unmatched reliability and performance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWBest Lion intercept to date: 16.55m @ 15.11% CuEqRecExisting Nisk Main resource: 5.43Mt indicated @ 1.05% NiEq and 1.79Mt inferred @ 1.35% NiEqStrong metallurgy: 98.9% copper recovery plus strong recoveries for palladium, platinum, gold and silverFall PEA targeted to begin defining Lion's potential economicsLatest drilling expanded a near-surface zone that may support an early open-pit scenarioLion East and Lion West point to further exploration upsidePower Metallic says it is backed by 15 billionairesThe company is advancing an NYSE application and evaluating NASDAQ-related optionsPower Metallic is beginning to move the conversation from drill results to the question investors care about most: what could Lion ultimately be worth?At Québec's Nisk Project Area, the company recently reported its strongest copper intersection to date at Lion: 16.55 metres grading 15.11% CuEqRec. The result matters not just because of the grade, but because it continues to strengthen confidence in Lion as part of a larger polymetallic system.This is also not a company starting from scratch. Power Metallic already has an NI 43-101 mineral resource at Nisk Main, while Lion is emerging as a potentially important second pillar within the project area. CEO Terry Lynch says the combination of high grades, strong metallurgical recoveries and near-surface mineralization is beginning to shift the story beyond pure exploration toward a development discussion.Lynch says the company is targeting a fall Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) to begin framing Lion in economic terms.Investors are no longer just asking whether Lion can deliver strong drill holes. They are asking what those holes might support in a future mine scenario.Metallurgy strengthens that bridge. In January, Power Metallic reported 98.9% copper recovery, along with strong recoveries for other payable metals. According to Lynch, that helps reinforce the potential economic value of Lion's high-grade mineralization.The latest drilling expanded a near-surface zone that may be amenable to early open-pit extraction in a potential mining scenario.That is significant because many copper discoveries require deep, capital-intensive development. Lynch believes Lion may present a different geometry, potentially allowing a more manageable first phase than investors might expect.Recent exploration also points to additional upside at Lion East and Lion West, where drilling has intersected Lion-style sulphides linked to newly identified structural trends.Management believes these trends may indicate Lion is part of a broader polymetallic system rather than an isolated occurrence, potentially expanding the opportunity across the wider Nisk Project Area.Power Metallic is no longer just trying to prove that Lion is high grade.It is now trying to show that Lion could become economically meaningful.If the planned fall PEA confirms that potential, the next phase of the story may shift from exploration success to building the economic framework for a growing discovery within the larger Nisk district.MOVING TOWARD ECONOMICSWHY NEAR-SURFACE MATTERSA GROWING DISTRICT STORYINVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Wir springen ins 11. Jahrhundert, und sprechen über ein Schwert. Ein Schwert, das nach hunderten Jahren aus dem Fluss Witham in England gefischt wurde, über das wir aber eigentlich sehr wenig wissen. Wir versuchen sein mögliches Leben nachzuzeichnen, und sprechen dabei über Stahl aus Afghanistan, Schwertschmieden im Rheinland und die Bedeutung, die ein Schwert ganz abseits vom Schlachtfeld hatte. //Erwähnte Folgen - GAG158: Al-Biruni und die erste Globalgeschichte – https://gadg.fm/158 - GAG191: Aethelfled - Warrior Queen of Mercia – https://gadg.fm/191 - GAG414: Ibn Fadlān und die Reise zur Wolga – https://gadg.fm/414 - GAG519: Die Warägergarde – https://gadg.fm/519 Literatur - Androshchuk, Fedir. Viking Swords: Swords and Social Aspects of Weaponry in Viking Age Societies. Stockholm: Statens historiska museer, 2014. - Brunning, Sue. The Sword in Early Medieval Northern Europe: Experience, Identity, Representation. Boydell Press, 2019. - Davidson, Hilda R. Ellis. The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England: Its Archaeology and Literature. Woodbridge: Boydell Press, 1962/1994. - DeVries, Kelly. The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066. Boydell & Brewer Ltd, 1999. - Halsall, Guy. Warfare and Society in the Barbarian West, 450-900. London: Routledge, 2003. - Jones, Robert W. A Cultural History of the Medieval Sword: Power, Piety and Play. Woodbridge: Boydell Press, 2023. - Maryon, Herbert. "A Sword of the Viking Period from the River Witham." The Antiquaries Journal 30, no. 3-4 (1950): 175-179. - Moilanen, Mikko. Marks of Fire, Value and Faith: Swords with Ferrous Inlays in Finland during the Late Iron Age (ca. 700-1200 AD). Turku: Suomen keskiajan arkeologian seura, 2016. - Morris, Marc. The Norman Conquest: The Battle of Hastings and the Fall of Anglo-Saxon England. London: Hutchinson, 2012. - Oakeshott, Ewart. Records of the Medieval Sword. Boydell Press, 2006. - Raffield, Ben. "'A River of Knives and Swords': Ritually Deposited Weapons in English Watercourses and Wetlands during the Viking Age." European Journal of Archaeology 17, no. 4 (2014): 630-655. - Williams, Alan. The Sword and the Crucible: A History of the Metallurgy of European Swords up to the 16th Century. Leiden: Brill, 2012. - British Museum: "Sword with inscription +LEUTLRIT". Inventarnummer 1848,1021.1. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1848-1021-1 Das Folgenbild zeigt ein Ulfberhtschwert. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte //Geschichten aus der Geschichte jetzt auch als Brettspiel! Werkelt mit uns am Flickerlteppich! Gibt es dort, wo es auch Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies zu kaufen gibt: https://geschichte.shop // Wir sind jetzt auch bei CampfireFM! Wer direkt in Folgen kommentieren will, Zusatzmaterial und Blicke hinter die Kulissen sehen will: einfach die App installieren und unserer Community beitreten: https://www.joincampfire.fm/podcasts/22 //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we're showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Gordana Slepcev, CEO of Lomiko Metals, about the company's critical-minerals projects in Quebec and Newfoundland. Gordana shares Lomiko's mission to develop graphite, rare earths, and other strategic materials to support North America's energy, battery, and technology supply chains while creating long-term value for shareholders and local communities. About Gordana Slepcev Gordana Slepcev, M.Sc.P. Eng, is a Professional Mining Engineer registered in Ontario with more than 25 years of global mining experience in developing, building, and leading safe mining operations. Ms. Slepcev's extensive experience spans multiple commodities, including gold, base metals, coal, and industrial minerals. She brings considerable experience in mineral exploration, permitting, corporate and regulatory/First Nations/ Indigenous relations, and project financing to Lomiko. Before joining the Company, Ms. Slepcev held the position of COO for BMSI, a privately held company, where she was responsible for restarting the barite reprocessing facility, mitigating historical environmental impacts, and overseeing EPCM contractors. She also formerly held the role of COO of Anaconda Mining, where she was responsible for the company's operations and development of the Goldboro project. Ms. Slepcev graduated from the University of Belgrade with a M.Sc. and is the past Chair of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM). She is a WTPEO committee member and a member of the Advisory Board of the OreBit platform. About Lomiko Metals Lomiko Metals has a new vision and a new strategy in new energy. Lomiko represents a company with purpose—a people-first company focused on manifesting a world of abundant renewable energy using Canadian and Quebec critical minerals as a solution for North America. The company's goal is to create a new energy future in Canada by growing the critical minerals workforce, becoming a valued partner and neighbour within the communities in which it operates, and providing a secure and responsibly sourced supply of critical minerals. Lomiko is actively developing two main projects in the province of Quebec: La Loutre, which is held 100% by Lomiko and is being explored for high-grade large flake graphite Bourier, which has been optioned by Lomiko and is being explored for lithium Both graphite and lithium are essential to supplying North America's rapidly expanding electric battery and green energy industries. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:⁠https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.com/⁠ Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mine sites face a critical water dilemma: too little water creates dangerous fugitive dust, but overwatering can cause massive haul trucks to slide uncontrollably in "unplanned movements." How do you solve it? Host Jerrod Downey showcases Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) with Danny Irvine and Matthew Gray. They unveil ADE's core solution: intelligent spray systems that use precise ground-speed control to deliver the perfect "coverage rate," eliminating the guesswork from dust suppression for optimal safety and traction.

Mining Stock Daily welcomes back Leif Nilsson, CEO of Surge Copper, to discuss the advancing Berg project in Western British Columbia. With copper trading north of $5.00/lb and molybdenum showing strong sustained pricing, Surge is preparing a major milestone: a pre-feasibility study (PFS) slated for mid-2026.Key Topics Discussed:The 2026 PFS Roadmap: Timeline for delivery (targeting late March/early April) and expected improvements over the 2023 PEA.Scaling Up: The shift to a 120,000 tpd throughput model and the impact of new drilling on the resource model.Metallurgy & Economics: Updates on copper and molybdenum recoveries and how recent federal tax credits are influencing project economics.Infrastructure & Location: Differentiating Berg from the Golden Triangle—access via existing Forest Service Roads, proximity to grid power, and lower elevation logistics.Permitting: Preparing to formally enter the BC Environmental Assessment process and the support seen from the provincial Critical Minerals Office.The Macro Picture: Capital intensity trends and the M&A landscape for large-scale Canadian copper assets.Company InformationSurge Copper Corp. is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. The company owns a 100% interest in the Berg Project and the Ootsa Property in British Columbia.

In this episode of the Fresh Thinking podcast, Dr Gregory Zhang (Senior Geology Consultant) is joined by Dr Leon Lorenzen (Executive Consultant Metallurgy) to talk about the practical realities of geometallurgy and why linking geology, mineralogy and processing really matters. The conversation draws on real project experience, highlighting the risks of disconnects between resource models and plant performance, especially for complex ore bodies. A thoughtful discussion for geologists, metallurgists and mine planners working with increasingly challenging deposits. Key moments from the episode: 1:45 – Why geometallurgical models are often created but not used in operations 3:50 – How hardness, mineralogy and recovery should feed into daily plant decisions 6:40 – The challenge of limited data and confidence in geomet modelling 9:10 – Why sulphides, preg-robbing carbon and mineral associations matter 16:50 – When a geometallurgical model really is essential, and when it may not be If you enjoyed this episode, please Subscribe for more mining-focused technical discussions across the mine value chain. If you would like to contact Gregory or Leon: contact@snowdenoptiro.com Listen on the go: Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro is rapidly becoming the best mining podcast globally, and is available on all major podcast platforms - including YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZm0zjSNmpo27fX_tfI79Yzhxy3VXjvMt  Like, comment, and subscribe for more technical mining insights from our global consulting team. Snowden Optiro: Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to de-risk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral/Ore Reserves. Explore more: https://snowdenoptiro.com/

Dr. Alice Bunn works in space. Actual space. So when she talks about high-stakes collaboration, she means it. This conversation goes deep on leadership, trust, the courage to be wrong out loud — and why surrounding yourself with the right energy matters more than most of us admit. Alice's full bio is below.  Hope you love it  Richard

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with metallurgical expert Keith Leewis, who introduces the fundamentals of pipeline metallurgy and explains how steelmaking practices have evolved over time. The discussion explores the key concepts that influence how modern and legacy pipeline steels behave, setting the stage for a multi-part series on metallurgy and its practical impact on pipeline integrity. The episode offers listeners an accessible entry point into a highly technical topic without diving too far into the details. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

This special mini-series, The People Behind the Progress, celebrates the finalists for the UK Space and Satellite Personality of the Year Award – A distinction that honors people whose ideas, integrity, and influence have advanced the UK's role on the global stage.  In the first episode of this mini-series, we hear from Dr. Alice Bunn, President of UKspace. Dr Alice Bunn is a globally recognised leader in science and engineering, with a distinguished career spanning strategic leadership, international diplomacy, and public engagement. Awarded an OBE in the Queen's Honours List in 2022 for her services to the UK space sector, Alice is President of the UKspace Trade Association and has a 25-year career in the space sector where she has held leadership positions in national, European and global contexts. Alice sits on the Advisory Board of Strategy International and acts as strategic advisor to a number of companies spanning the UK and international space sectors. As former Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, she led a global organisation of over 115,000 members, where she successfully reversed a 15-year financial decline and implemented a transformative strategy focused on societal impact. Previously, Alice served as International Director at the UK Space Agency, where she secured record investments in the European Space Agency and pioneered new approaches to civil space security and infrastructure. Alice is a passionate advocate for science communication and is a chartered engineer. Alice is regularly called upon as a media expert contributor to all things space and engineering, appearing on BBC, Radio 4, ITN, Sky News and in demand as a speaker at international summits and conferences such as Davos, UN Summits, TEDx and more. Alice has a PhD in Metallurgy from Darwin College, University of Cambridge, and is also a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. As an avid wild swimmer, she proudly sits as the Chair of the Board at SwimTayka, a drowning prevention charity that teaches kids in developing countries to swim.

Episode: 1467 Napoleon Bonaparte and Iron in France.  Today, Napoleon builds iron monuments.

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Mechanical Engineering was the first branch of engineering to be understood by ancient civilizations. The wheel and the plough are testament to this fact. From the wheel to the steam locomotive, this episode traces the evolution of human societies and commerce, with the evolution of technology.

Nick Jeffery and John Granger continue their Q&A conversations about Rowling-Galbraith's Hallmarked Man (if you missed the first discussion, click here to catch up). As usual, the pair promised to send links and notes along with their recorded back and forth for anyone wanting to read more about the subjects they discussed. Scroll down for their seven plus one questions and a bevy of bonus material they trust will add to your appreciation of Rowling's Strike 8 artistry and meaning. Cheers!Q1: What is the meaning of or artistry involved with Pat Chauncey's three fish in the Agency's fish tank, ‘Robin,' ‘Cormoran,' and ‘Travolta/Elton'?Mise en Abyme (Wikipedia)In Western art history, mise en abyme (French pronunciation: [miz ɑ̃n‿abim]; also mise en abîme) is the technique of placing a copy of an image within itself, often in a way that suggests an infinitely recurring sequence. In film theory and literary theory, it refers to the story within a story technique.The term is derived from heraldry, and means placed into abyss (exact middle of a shield). It was first appropriated for modern criticism by the French author André Gide. A common sense of the phrase is the visual experience of standing between two mirrors and seeing an infinite reproduction of one's image. Another is the Droste effect, in which a picture appears within itself, in a place where a similar picture would realistically be expected to appearSnargaloff pods (Harry Potter Wiki)“It sprang to life at once; long, prickly, bramble-like vines flew out of the top and whipped through the air... Harry succeeded in trapping a couple of vines and knotting them together; a hole opened in the middle of all the tentacle-like branches... Hermione snatched her arm free, clutching in her fingers a pod... At once, the prickly vines shot back inside and the gnarled stump sat there looking like an innocently dead lump of wood“— The trio dealing with the Snargaluff plant in sixth year Herbology classSnargaluff was a magical plant with the appearance of a gnarled stump, but had dangerous hidden thorn-covered vines that attacked when provoked, and was usually best handled by more than one person.Juliana's Question about the Oranda Goldfish:did anyone else notice - I confess to only noticing this on my second re-read of THM- that Travolta, Pat's third fish, dies?What do we think about this? Could this mean Mr. Ryan F. Murphy dies…? Or could it just be foreshadowing of the fact that him and Robin don't end up together? I think the fish symbolism was quite humorous and delightful paralleling such a deep and intricate plot. Just wanted to know if anyone noticed this tinge of humor towards the end of the book… As for the fish theory, Pat's three fish in the tank: Strike, Robin and the third, she calls, Travolta — ironically, named after a “handsome” man. I'm thinking JKR meant Travolta, the fish to symbolize Murphy…What I was referring to in my original comment: the three fish = the love triangle between Ellacott/Murphy/Strike. I was asking: since Travolta died in Chapter 113, do we think this foreshadows Murphy either dying physically, or just that Robin and Murphy do not end up together?John's ‘Fish and Peas' Response:It's a relief to learn that Travolta's most famous role wasn't a character named Ryan Murphy that everyone in the world except myself knows very well. Thank you for this explanation!There's more to your idea, though, I think, then you have shared. Forgive me if you were already aware of this textual argument that suggests very strongly that these Oranda goldfish have been an important part of Rowling's plan from the series from the start. In brief, it's about the peas.In Part 2, Chapter 3, of ‘Cuckoo's Calling,' Robin and Matt are having their first fight about Strike and the Agency. The chapter ends with an odd note that this disagreement has blemished the Cunliffe couple's engagement.“She waited until he had walked away into the sitting room before turning off the tap. There was, she noticed, a fragment of frozen pea caught in the setting of her engagement ring.” (73)Your theory that the fish bowl is an embedded picture of the state of Robin's feelings for Murphy and Strike, a Mise en abyme of sorts, is given credibility in the eyes of this reader by the appearance of frozen peas as the cure for the dying Cormoran goldfish. It is hard for a Rowling Reader to believe that these two mentions of frozen pea fragments were coincidental or unrelated, which means that (a) Rowling had the office Oranda goldfish scene-within-the-scene in Strike 8 foreshadowed by the Strike 1 tiff, and (b) therefore of real significance.There is another pea bit, of course, in ‘Troubled Blood' at Skegness, a passage that links Robin's heart or essence with peas.Strike was still watching the starlings when Robin set down two polystyrene trays, two small wooden forks and two cans of Coke on the table.“Mushy peas,” said Strike, looking at Robin's tray, where a hefty dollop of what looked like green porridge sat alongside her fish and chips.“Yorkshire caviar,” said Robin, sitting down. “I didn't think you'd want any.”“You were right,” said Strike, picking up a sachet of tomato sauce while watching with something like revulsion as Robin dipped a chip into the green sludge and ate it.“Soft Southerner, you are,” she said, and Strike laughed. (807-808)If you tie this in with the fish symbolism embedded in Rowling's favorite paintings and the meaning of ‘Oranda,' this is quite a bit of depth in that fish bowl -- and in your argument that the death of Travolta signifies Murphy is out of consideration.You're probably to young to remember this but Travolta's most famous role will always be Tony Manero in ‘Saturday Night Fever,' the breakout event of his acting career. Manero longs for a woman way out of his league, attempts to rape her after they win a dance contest, she naturally rejects him, but they wind up as friends.Or in a book so heavy in the cultish beliefs and practices of Freemasonry, especially with respect to policemen that are also “on the square,” maybe the Travolta-Murphy link is just that the actor is, with Tom Cruise, as famous (well...) for his beliefs in Scientology as for his acting ability.So, yes, it's fun, your ‘Peas and Fish' theory, but there's something to it.Check out this note on ‘Peas' in the Strike novels from Renee over at the weblog: https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/hallmarked-man-placeholder-post-index/comment-page-1/#comment-1699017 The fish symbolism embedded in Rowling's favorite painting: https://hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/p/rowlings-favorite-painting-and-what And the meaning of ‘Oranda:' https://www.hogwartsprofessor.com/rowling-twixter-fish-and-strike-update/Follow-Up by Julianna:I'm not sure what exact chapter this is in, but let's also not forget that on Sark, Strike procures a bag of frozen peas to soothe the spade to his face injury. I also want to add that he has used frozen peas before, to soothe his aching leg too, but I could be wrong about that…I cant remember where I've read that, so it might not be true….Lastly, after reading Renee's comment, I have to say, that now I do believe that the peas might have been an ongoing symbol for Strike (a la…the pea in the engagement ring) and…stay with me here….peas are potentially, what save Cormoran, the goldfish, from dying.“The black fish called Cormoran was again flailing helplessly at the top of the tank. ‘Stupid a*****e, you've done it to your f*cking self'.” And the very last line of the book being: “Then pushed himself into a standing position ear and knee both throbbing. In the absence of anything else he could do to improve his present situation, he set off for the attic to fetch the empty margerine tub…and some peas.” (Chapter 127).My point being: this could be a way of Rowling saying, that Strike saves himself from himself…another psychological undertone in her stories. (Lake reference: Rowling has pulled herself up out of poverty ‘by her own bootstraps' we say.) Thoughts? Thanks for induldging me here, John! I am enjoying this conversation. Apologies for the grammar and potentially confusing train of thoughts.And from Vicky:Loving the theories and symbolism around the peas and fish! Just had a thought too re John quoting the Troubled blood scene. Robin calls mushy peas by a familiar term “Yorkshire caviar”. Caviar is of course fish eggs, and poor Robin, Yorkshire born, spends much of THM agonising over the thought and pressure of freezing her eggs. Giuliana mentioned the frozen peas Strike puts on his swollen face after the spade hit...maybe this is foreshadowing to their intimate and honest dinner conversation later with Robin baring her heart to Strike about her ectopic pregnancy griefQ2: Why didn't the Strike-Ellacott Agency or the Metropolitan Police figure out how the murderer entered the Ramsay Silver vault to kill William Wright the first time they saw the grainy surveillance film of the auction house crate deliveries?Tweet UrlFrom ‘The Locked Room Lecture' (John Dickson Carr) It's silly to be disappointed in a border-line absurd Locked Room Mystery such as Hallmarked Man because improbability is close to a requirement in such stories:“But this point must be made, because a few people who do not like the slightly lurid insist on treating their preferences as rules. They use, as a stamp of condemnation, the word ‘improbable.' And thereby they gull the unwary into their own belief that ‘improbable' simply means ‘bad.'“Now, it seems reasonable to point out that the word improbable is the very last which should ever be used to curse detective fiction in any case. A great part of our liking fofr detective fiction is based on a liking for improbability. When A is murdered, and B and C are under strong suspicion, it is improbably that the innocent-looking D can be guilty. But he is. If G has a perfect alibi, sworn to at every point by every other letter in the alphabet, it is improbable that G can have committed the crime. But he has. When the detective picks up a fleck of coal dust at the seashore, it is improbable that such an insignificant thing can have any importance. But it will. In short, you come to a point where the word improbable grows meaningless as a jeer. There can be no such thing as any probability until the end of the story. And then, if you wish the murder to be fastened on an unlikely person (as some of us old fogies do), you can hardly complain because he acted from motives less likely or necessarily less apparent than those of the person first suspected.“When the cry of ‘This-sort-of-thing-wouldn't-happen!' goes up, when you complain about half-faced fiends and hooded phantoms and blond hypnotic sirens, you are merely saying, ‘I don't like this sort of story.' That's fair enough. If you do not like it, you are howlingly right to say so. But when you twist this matter of taste into a rule for judging the merit or even the probability of the story, you are merely saying, ‘This series of events couldn't happen, because I shouldn't enjoy it if it did.'“What would seem to be the truth of the matter? We might test it out by taking the hermetically sealed chamber as an example, because this situation has been under a hotter fire than any other on the grounds of being unconvincing.“Most people, I am delighted to say, are fond of the locked room. But – here's the damned rub – even its friends are often dubious. I cheerfully admit that I frequently am. So, for the moment, we'll all side together on this score and see what we can discover. Why are we dubious when we hear the explanation of the locked room? Not in the least because we are incredulous, but simply because in some vague way we are disappointed. And from that feeling it is only natural to take an unfair step farther, and call the whole business incredible or impossible or flatly ridiculous.” (reprinted in The Art of the Mystery Story [Howard Haycraft] 273-286)Q3: Hallmarked Man is all about silver and Freemasonry. What is the historical connection between South American silver (‘Argentina' means ‘Land of Silver'), the end of European feudalism, and the secret brotherhood of the Masons?How Silver Flooded the World: And how that Replaced Feudalism and the Church with Capitalism and Nation-States (‘Uncharted Territories,' Tomas Pueyo) In Europe, silver also triggered the discovery of America, a technological explosion, and a runaway chain of events that replaced feudalism with capitalism and nation-states. If you understand this, you'll be able to understand why nation-states are threatened by cryptocurrencies today, and how their inevitable success will weaken nation-states. In this premium article, we're going to explore how Europe starved for silver, and how the reaction to this flooded the world with silver. ,See also Never Bet Against America and Argentina Could be a Superpower, both by Pueyo.‘Conspiracy Theories associated with Freemasonry' (Wikipedia)* That Freemasonry is a Jewish front for world domination or is at least controlled by Jews for this goal. An example of this is the anti-Semitic literary forgery The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. Adolf Hitler believed that Freemasonry was a tool of Jewish influence,[12] and outlawed Freemasonry and persecuted Freemasons partially for this reason.[13] The covenant of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas claims that Freemasonry is a “secret society” founded as part of a Zionist plot to control the world.[14] Hilaire Belloc thought Jews had “inaugurated” freemasonry “as a bridge between themselves and their hosts”[15]* That Freemasonry is tied to or behind Communism. The Spanish dictator Francisco Franco had often associated his opposition with both Freemasonry and Communism, and saw the latter as a conspiracy of the former; as he put it, “The whole secret of the campaigns unleashed against Spain can be explained in two words: masonry and communism”.[16] In 1950, Irish Roman Catholic priest Denis Fahey republished a work by George F. Dillon under the title Grand Orient Freemasonry Unmasked as the Secret Power Behind Communism. Modern conspiracy theorists such as Henry Makow have also claimed that Freemasonry intends the triumph of Communism[17]* That Freemasons are behind income taxes in the US. One convicted tax protester has charged that law enforcement officials who surrounded his property in a standoff over his refusal to surrender after his conviction were part of a “Zionist, Illuminati, Free Mason [sic] movement”.[18] The New Hampshire Union Leader also reported that “the Browns believe the IRS and the federal income tax are part of a deliberate plot perpetrated by Freemasons to control the American people and eventually the world”[19]Umberto Eco's The Prague Cemetery, a Freemasonry Novel (Wikipedia)So much for the link between Freemasonry and Baphomet worship!‘The Desacralization of Work' (Roger Sworder, Mining, Metallurgy, and the Meaning of Life)Q4: Ian Griffiths is the Bad Guy of Hallmarked Man. His name has definite Christian overtones (a ‘Griffin,' being half-eagle, half-lion, King of Heaven and Earth, is a symbol of Christ); could it also be another pointer to Rowling's mysterious ‘Back Door Man,' Harry Bingham, author of the Fiona Griffiths series?Troubled Blood: The Acknowledgments (Nick Jeffery, November 2020)In both Silkworm and Career Rowling/Galbraith's military advisors are thanked as SOBE (Sean Harris OBE?) Deeby (Di Brookes?) and the Back Door Man. Professor Granger has identified the Back Door Man as a southern US slang term for a man having an illicit relationship, but beyond this is so far unidentified.Any thoughts on her dedications or acknowledgements? Any new leads for the elusive Back Door Man? Please comment down below.Harry Bingham's website, June 2012“My path into TALKING TO THE DEAD was a curious one. I was approached by a well-known figure who was contemplating working with a ghostwriter on a crime thriller. I hadn't read any crime for a long time, but was intrigued by the project. So I went out and bought about two dozen crime novels, then read them back-to-back over about two weeks.”Could Rowling have hired a (gasp) “ghost writer”? Or was it just “expert editorial assistance” she was looking for, what Bingham offers today?Author's Notes in The Strange Death of Fiona Grifiths (Publication date 29th January 2015, before Career of Evil):“If you want to buy a voice activated bugging device that looks like (and is) an ordinary power socket, it'll set you back about fifty pounds (about eighty bucks).”This is the same surveillance device used in Lethal White, but interestingly is not used in Bingham's book. (Nick Jeffery)Moderators Backchannel List of Correspondences between Cormoran Strike series and Bingham's Fiona Griffiths mystery-thrillers (John Granger):(1) A series that has an overarching mystery about which we get clues in every story, one linked to a secret involving a parent who is well known but whose real life is a mystery even to their families;(2) A series that is preoccupied with psychological issues, especially those of the brilliant woman protagonist who suffers from a mental illness and who is a student of psychology;(3) A series that is absorbed with death and populated by the dead who have not yet passed on and who influence the direction of the investigation more or less covertly (”I think we have just one world, a continuum, one populated by living and dead alike,” 92, This Thing of Darkness), a psychic and spiritual realm book that rarely touches on formal religion (Dead House and Deepest Grave excepted, sort of);(4) A series that, while being a police procedural because the detective is a police officer, is largely about how said sergeant works around, even against the hierarchy of department authority and decision makers, “with police help but largely as an independent agent;”(5) A series that makes glancing references to texts that will jar Rowling Readers: “All shall be well” (284, Love Story with Murders), she drives a high heel into a creepy guy's foot when he comes up to her from behind (75, This Thing of Darkness), Clerkenwell! (103, The Dead House), a cave opening cathedral-like onto a lake, the heroine enters with a mentor, blood spilled at the entrance, and featuring a remarkable escape (chapter 34, The Dead House), etc, especially the Robin-Fiona parallels....(6) A series starring a female protagonist who works brilliantly undercover, whose story is about recovery from a trauma experienced when she was a college student, who struggles mostly with her romantic relationships with men, a struggle that is a combination of her mental health-recovery progress (or lack of same) and her vocation as a detective, who is skilled in the martial art of self-defense, and who is from a world outside London, an ethnicity and home fostering, of all things, a love of sheep;(7) A series with a love of the mythological or at least the non-modern (King Arthur! Anchorites!)Q5: Can you help us out with some UK inside jokes or cultural references of which we colonists can only guess the meaning? Start with Gateshead, Pit Ponies, and Council Flats and Bed-Sits!* Gateshead (Wikipedia)J. B. Priestley, writing of Gateshead in his 1934 travelogue English Journey, said that “no true civilisation could have produced such a town”, adding that it appeared to have been designed “by an enemy of the human race”.* Pit Ponies (Wikipedia)Larger horses, such as varieties of Cleveland Bay, could be used on higher underground roadways, but on many duties small ponies no more than 12 hands (48 inches, 122 cm) high were needed. Shetlands were a breed commonly used because of their small size, but Welsh, Russian, Devonshire (Dartmoor) and Cornish ponies also saw extensive use in England.[2] In the interwar period, ponies were imported into Britain from the Faroe Islands, Iceland and the United States. Geldings and stallions only were used. Donkeys were also used in the late 19th century, and in the United States, large numbers of mules were used.[6] Regardless of breed, typical mining ponies were low set, heavy bodied and heavy limbed with plenty of bone and substance, low-headed and sure-footed. Under the British Coal Mines Act 1911 (1 & 2 Geo. 5. c. 50), ponies had to be four years old and work ready (shod and vet checked) before going underground.[15] They could work until their twenties.At the peak of this practice in 1913, there were 70,000 ponies underground in Britain.In shaft mines, ponies were normally stabled underground[16] and fed on a diet with a high proportion of chopped hay and maize, coming to the surface only during the colliery's annual holiday.* Council Flats (Wikipedia)Q6: What are Rowling Readers to think of Robin's dream in chapter 22 (174 )when she's sleeping next to Murphy but dreaming of being at Ramsay's Silver with Strike and the showroom is filled with “cuddly toys instead of masonic swords and aprons”?* ‘Harry's Dreams:' Steve Vander Ark, Harry Potter LexiconQ7: The first bad news phone call that Robin takes from her mother Linda in Hallmarked Man is about the death of Rowntree. What is the connection between Robin's beloved Chocolate Labrador, Quakers, and Rowling's Golden Thread about ‘What is Real'?‘Troubled Blood: Poisoned Chocolates' (John Granger, 2021)‘Troubled Blood: The Secret of Rowntree' (John Granger, 2021)I explained in ‘Deathly Hallows and Penn's Fruits of Solitude‘ why Penn's quotation is a key to the Hogwarts Saga finale, how, in brief, the “inner light” doctrines of the Quakers and of non-conformist esoteric Christianity in general inform the story of Harry's ultimate victory in Dobby's grave over doubt and his subsequent ‘win' in his battle against death and the Dark Lord. I urge you to read that long post, one of the most important, I think, ever posted at HogwartsProfessor, for an idea of how central to Rowling's Christian faith the tenets of Quakerism really are as well as how this shows itself in Deathly Hallows.What makes the historical chocolate connection with the Quakers, one strongly affirmed in naming the Ellacott dog ‘Rowntree,' that much more interesting then is the easy segue from the “inner light” beliefs of the Christian non-conformists to the effect of chocolate on characters in Rowling and Galbraith novels. The conscience of man per the Quakers are our logos within that is continuous with the Logos fabric of reality, the Word that brings all things into existence and the light that is in every man (cf., the Prologue to St John's Gospel). Our inner peace and fellowship, in this view, depend on our identification with this transpersonal “inner light” rather than our ephemeral ego concerns.What is the sure way to recover from a Dementor attack, in which your worst nightmares are revisited? How does Robin deal with stress and the blues? Eat some chocolate, preferably a huge bar from Honeydukes or a chocolate brownie if you cannot get to Hogsmead.Access, in other words, the Quaker spiritual magic, the “inner light” peace of communion with what is Absolute and transcendent, a psychological effect exteriorized in story form by Rowling as the good feeling we have in eating chocolate. Or in the companionship and unconditional love of a beloved Labrador, preferably a chocolate Lab.Christmas Pig: The Blue Bunny' (John Granger, 2021)“Do you just want to live in nice houses?” asked Blue Bunny. “Or is there another reason you want to get in?”“Yes,” said Jack, before the Christmas Pig could stop him. “Somebody I need's in there. He's called DP and he's my favorite cuddly toy.”For a long moment, Jack and Blue Bunny stared into each other's eyes and then Blue Bunny let out a long sigh of amazement.“You're a boy,” he whispered. “You're real.”“He isn't,” said the panic-stricken Christmas Pig. “He's an action figure called—”“It's all right, Pig,” said Blue Bunny, “I won't tell anybody, I promise. You really came all the way into the Land of the Lost to find your favorite toy?” he asked Jack, who nodded.“Then I'll be your decoy,” said Blue Bunny. “It would be an honor” (169).The Bunny's recognition here of Jack as a messiah, sacrificial love incarnate, having descended into existence as a Thing himself from Up There where he was a source of the love that “alivens” objects, is one of, if not the most moving event in Christmas Pig. Note the words he uses: “You're real.”Rowling has used the word “real” twice before as a marker of reality transcending what we experience in conventional time and space, the sensible world. The first was in what she described as the “key” to the Harry Potter series, “lines I waited seventeen years to write” (Cruz), the end of the Potter-Dumbledore dialogue at King's Cross….In a Troubled Blood passage meant to echo that dialogue, with “head” and “backside” reflecting the characters inverted grasp of “reality,” Robin and Strike talk astrology:“You're being affected!” she said. “Everyone knows their star sign. Don't pretend to be above it.”Strike grinned reluctantly, took a large drag on his cigarette, exhaled, then said, “Sagittarius, Scorpio rising, with the sun in the first house.”“You're –” Robin began to laugh. “Did you just pull that out of your backside, or is it real?”“Of course, it's not f*****g real,” said Strike. “None of it's real, is it?” (Blood 242, highlighting in original).The Bunny's simple declaration, “You're real,” i.e., “from Up There,” the greater reality of the Land of the Living in which Things have their awakening in the love of their owners, clarifies these other usages. Dumbledore shares his wisdom with Harry that the maternal love which saved him, first at Godric's Hollow and then in the Forest, is the metaphysical sub-stance beneath, behind, and within all other reality. Strike gives Robin a dose of his skeptical ignorance and nominalist first principle that nothing is real but surface appearance subject to measurement and physical sensation, mental grasp of all things being consequent to that.Christmas Pig‘s “real” moment acts as a key to these others, one evident in the Bunny's response to the revelation of Jack's greater ontological status. He does a Dobby, offering to die for Jack as Jack has done in his descent into the Land of the Lost for DP, a surrender of self to near certain death in being given to the Loser he considers an “honor.” He acts spontaneously and selflessly as a “decoy,” a saving replacement in other words, for the “living boy” as Dobby did for the “Boy Who Lived.” The pathetic distraction that saved the DP rescue mission in Mislaid despite himself, crying out in desperation for his own existence, has metamorphized consequent to his experience with Broken Angel and in Jack's example, into a heroic decoy that allows Jack and CP to enter the City of the Missed.The Blue Bunny makes out better than the House-elf, too, and this is the key event of the book and the best evidence since the death of Lily Potter, Harry's defeat of Quirrell, and the demise of the Dark Lord that mother's love is Rowling's default symbolism for Christian love in her writing. The Bunny's choice to act as decoy, his decision to die to his ego-self, generates the life saving appearance of maternal love and its equivalent in the transference attachment a child feels for a beloved toy. The Johannine quality of the light that shines down on him from the Finding Hole and his Elijah-esque elevation nails down the Logos­-love correspondence.EC: All through Hallmarked Man Robin is saying to herself, “I think I love Ryan, no, really, I know I love him…,” which of course is Rowling's way of signaling the conflict this character has in her feelings for Strike and for Murphy. What is that about?* See ‘The Hallmarked Man's Mythological Template' for discussion of the Anteros/Eros distinction in the myth of Cupid and Psyche as well as the Strike-Ellacott novels Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

Rauno Perttu, CEO and Chairman of Provenance Gold (CSE:PAU) (OTCQB:PVGDF), joins us for a comprehensive exploration update on the Eldorado Gold project in eastern Oregon; across both their Eldorado West and Eldorado East claim block areas.  We also get into Oregon as a mining jurisdiction and dispel some common misconceptions.   Eldorado West is where most of the historic work and modern exploration work has been completed, and it hosts a historical resource estimate of 1.98 million oz at 0.75 g/t gold, with ~22,000 meters (m) of historical drilling. On October 8th the Company announced the first step-out drilling results from the Herman Area of its Eldorado West gold project, significantly expanding the potential scale and scope of gold.   Highlights from these step-out holes:   Drill hole #ED27 returned 25 g/t gold over 44.20m, within 179.83m of 0.67 g/t gold  Drill hole #ED28 returned 1.01 g/t gold over 108.20 meters within 0.82 g/t gold over 172.21m   Drill holes ED27 and ED28, the first holes completed in the newly permitted Herman Area, are located 730 meters south of recently reported hole E26; and intersected broad, pervasive intervals of strong gold mineralization from surface. These 2 holes also identified a new mineralized contact zone between the host sedimentary rocks and the diorite which is shallow-dipping, laterally extensive, and projects south, west, and northwest of ED27 and ED28.  The company will continue stepping out in future drilling to test the limits of the system before then working on validating and expanding the historic resources.   Eldorado East now includes the recently acquired 5,867 acres where there is ground-work, sampling, and drill permitting underway and is expected to be ready to drill by Spring 2026.  There are historical resource estimates at Sunday Hill with roughly 170,000 oz at 23.15 g/t gold and the Randall Mine area with roughly  50,000 oz at 8 g/t gold.   We then shift the conversation over to common investor misconceptions about mining and mineral development in eastern Oregon, and some of the permitting progress being made by other nearby companies in that part of the state with local stakeholders and the government.   Wrapping up we shift to the financial health of the company to execute on their immediate work initiatives, and how things could even be expanded more rapidly moving into next year.   The estimates mentioned within are considered to be historical in nature, should not be relied upon, and is provided only for historical context on development of the property. A Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource, and it predates current CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum) categories. Provenance is not treating the historical estimate as a current mineral resource or reserve. Significant data compilation, redrilling, resampling and data verification will be required by a qualified person before the historical estimate can be classified as a current resource.     If you have any follow up questions for Rauno about Provenance Gold, then please email us at Fleck@kerport.com or Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the news at Provenance Gold

• Burger bonanza kicks off with Five Guys extra bacon recommendations competing against Kuma's Corner heavy metal burger joints serving half-pound pretzel bun creations named after metal bands while Goblin Cock burger combines Vienna beef hot dog toppings creating food comas lasting entire weekends• Guest introduction welcomes Justin Hobart from Ambrose Design whose woodworking journey began working maximum security prison sixteen-hour shifts before basement craftsman table saws launched ring-making operations using mini lathes and diamond inlays while spray foam insulation jobs provided sweaty Tyvek suit misery• Rapid-fire questions reveal cats dominate jerk animal rankings while horse-sized duck battles seem manageable compared to fifty duck-sized horses plus potato life goals involve finding Mrs. Potato Head and Taylor Swift karaoke requires ten drinks minimum before attempting• Prison code education teaches "12" means police presence somewhere nearby while Chicago terminology differs creating regional communication mysteries plus TED Talk expertise centers on inspecting cat buttholes demonstrating questionable presentation topics• Ross jewelry cabinet saga continues with drawer rail disasters requiring complete disassembly after forgotten lock channels plus moving blanket grease stains and blue fuzzies destroying fresh white paint forcing shop returns and customer negotiations for high-gloss lacquer upgrades• Benjamin Moore accent paint promises lacquer-like curing over two weeks requiring proper spray tip sizing switching from 313 to 210 nozzles preventing drip catastrophes while JC Licht paint store expertise saves projects from Home Depot bear cabinet enamel mediocrity• Undermount drawer glide advocacy intensifies as side-mount failures plague forty-inch wide drawers creating alignment nightmares while commercial cabinet companies embrace adjustable clips allowing seasonal wood movement without constant carpenter frustration• Construction progress includes Hardy siding installations over Tyvek weatherproofing plus PVC trim preventing Florida rot while custom door frame reconstruction requires super glue wood filler tricks repairing butchered hinge pockets creating professional results from disaster scenarios• Screwdriver history deep-dive explores Leonardo da Vinci's 1400s thread-cutting machine designs plus Henry Phillips 1936 cross-head patents revolutionizing Ford assembly lines while P.L. Robertson's superior square drive failed globally because licensing stubbornness lost to Phillips cooperation• Interactive trivia game starts contestants with thousand-dollar stakes bidding on fastener knowledge questions covering everything from coal tar synthetic dye origins to metric bolt 10.9 strength ratings representing thousand-megapascal tensile capacities with ninety-percent yield ratios• Metallurgy mysteries reveal grade-eight bolts display six radial lines on heads indicating 150,000 PSI tensile strength while 316 stainless steel provides marine-grade corrosion resistance and quenching-tempering processes harden steel through 1500-degree heating followed by rapid cooling• Final scores show Ross dominating at $2,450 while Justin maintains respectable $150 historical references separate winners from losers in fastener knowledge competition• Pricing wisdom shares material-plus-twenty-percent formulas plus triple-material-cost shortcuts for smaller projects while deposit requirements prevent sketch-drawing theft and hourly rates between fifty-to-sixty dollars cover garage operations versus commercial shop overhead demanding higher rates• Snuggets deliver Craftsman door jig warnings about useless router bits plus diamond plate sharpening stone recommendations for field chisel maintenance while elderly driver safety concerns prompt family discussions about retesting requirements protecting communities from intersection disasters

Send us a textTessa Axsom blends deep mechanical engineering know‑how with the craft of product marketing. Today she serves as Product Marketing Manager – CNC at Fictiv, the on‑demand manufacturing partner known for its robust CNC resources and design guides. In this role, she translates shop‑floor realities into crisp messages, actionable guidance, and programs that help engineers build better parts faster. Before moving into marketing, Tessa wrote extensively for Fictiv's Resource Center, authoring practical articles on topics like drawing best practices, corrosion vs. oxidation, and developing people skills as an engineer.Her path began at Purdue University in mechanical engineering and wound through metallurgy and aerospace, including design of aluminum plate‑and‑fin heat exchangers and quality leadership in chemical analysis labs. That blend of materials, design, and operations experience anchors her marketing perspective in real constraints: tolerances, surface finish, manufacturability, and supplier capability—especially in CNC machining.Beyond the written word, Tessa shows up as an educator and voice in the community. Fictiv has featured her in webinars and industry conversations, from manufacturing complex designs to commentary on timely topics. She also runs Precision Pen & Quality, where she applies engineering rigor to technical communication and consulting.Across all of it, Tessa advocates for a simple idea: engineers who can communicate—who can frame tradeoffs, tell a crisp story, and align stakeholders—ship better products. That's why her work on people skills for engineers resonates so strongly with our audience of builders and problem‑solvers. LINKS:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-axsom/Guest website: https://www.fictiv.com/Email: tessa.axsom@fictiv.comAaron Moncur, hostClick here to learn more about simulation solutions from Simutech Group.

“Sonaspection has been keeping inspectors honest since 1980—by making flaws on purpose. This week, Jeremy Ring joins me to talk NDT, mentorship, and how controlled cracks build better inspectors.”   This week on the Arc Junkies Podcast, I'm joined by Jeremy Ring, President of Sonaspection. If you're not familiar with Sonaspection, they've been training inspectors since 1980 by creating controlled flaws in real welded samples. Their work keeps inspectors sharp, welders accountable, and industries safe. Jeremy shares his journey from NASCAR engineering to NDT leadership, and we dig into how flawed specimens help inspectors build the confidence to make the right call in the field. We also talk about mentorship, the future of inspection with AI, the global shortage of inspectors, and why proper training is critical to preventing failures that could put lives at risk. If you've ever wondered how inspectors sharpen their skills—or why “known flaws” are the best teachers—this is an episode you don't want to miss.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: American Welding Society Conferences Pipeline Conference https://www.aws.org/community-and-events/conferences-and-events/pipeline/ Use ARCJUNKIES at Checkout and get a free gift at the event.   Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods     Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch. ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase    

$nicu.v $mgmnf .@MagnaMining interview with CEO Jason Jessup on site at their producing high-grade Cu, Ni, PGM+Au McCreedy Mine after touring underground. Video of McCreedy underground and the Massive Chalcopyrite Veins running +20% Cuhttps://x.com/drjimjonesceo/status/1946964172018704554I'm a PRIVATE ACTIVIST INVESTOR, enjoying early retirement after a successful and fulfilling career managing investment portfolios with a focus on the resource sector (including oil and gas). I am completely independent. My only client is me. No one pays me, I don't sell subscriptions or offer sponsorship deals or special access to my trading info. Anything I write/post is done free. My money where my due diligence is and I explain why.I employ common sense, Fundamental, bottom-up analysis that incorporates but not limited to: currency exchange rates, cost of labor, raw materials cost, geology, Metallurgy, cost of capital, infrastructure, macro influencing factors, capital discipline by management, etc. If the data changes (company, sector or macroeconomic environment) then I do, no emotion about it, let the data guide your investments.Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjimjonesceoPodcast channel:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/due-diligence-by-doc-jones-resource-investor-hunting/id1568221675Research, research, research. I run a highly concentrated and due diligence focused portfolio. If you want to invest along side me, it's your money, your responsibility, buy and sell for your own reasons not mine. It's your money.The best investment you can make is in your own education.I am driven by the treasure hunt. This is my passion in life. I'm a big research nerd. Always double-check and only trust the numbers that you have vetted. Commit to memory: “NOT all ozs, pounds & barrels in the ground are created equal” understanding this basic principle will increase your wealth and your ability to sleep at night...Best,Doc Jones

Jonathan talks knives and knife making with Jamison Chopp, a bladesmith who works with a group of individual knife makers at Acre Forge, in Portland, Oregon.We talk about what's changed and what hasn't about the way knives are made today; we dive into the details of blade shape, blade materials, and handles; we talk about what separates a great knife from a mediocre one; and more.If you're interested in culinary knives but somehow haven't come across Jamison or Acre, you're going to really enjoy this episode. And for those of you who haven't invested in a really quality knife, well, fair warning, this conversation might change that.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberMad FritzMad Fritz CoffeeDavid Arthur VineyardsWinemakers ReviewTOPICS & TIMES:Skis? (3:53)Getting into Knifemaking (9:37)Is there a more conventional path? (16:29)Current State of Bladesmithing (17:43)The Acre ‘Collective' (23:23)Knife Maintenance (27:11)Metallurgy (30:07)Carbon Steel (32:52)Materials (36:00)Acre Macrum Knife vs ‘Signature' Knives (43:08)Hand-Forged vs Machine-Made (46:52)Styles: Japanese vs Western Knives (53:44)Acre vs ‘Big Box Store' Knives (56:21)Acre vs Other High-Performance Makers (1:00:54)Sharpening (1:05:21)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode: 1384 The samurai sword and quality control through ritual.  Today, let's talk about ceremony and technology.

Exciting new scholarship from Noel B. Reynolds sheds light on how the scriptures were produced and how many of the ancient prophets were trained. Beginning with Egypt, their scribal school taught both administrative and holy writing. But they were also taught many of the other skills such as metallurgy (think Nephi) and military stratagem and physical combat. Website- www.cwicmedia.com

In this week's episode, Beau Wigington chats with Tim Luskin from Tim Welds, a welding and mechanical engineer specializing in aerospace. Tim dives into his unique journey into aerospace, detailing the processes, metals, and meticulous standards involved. He also shares jobs in the aerospace field on the NDT side that people often overlook and gives us some insight into the inspiration of starting his YouTube channel Tim WeldsKey Topics Discussed:What is Aerospace Welding?Exploring gas turbine engines for jets and land-based turbines.Welding exotic metals like nickel alloys and stainless steels.Getting started in Aerospace:Importance of TIG welding and other processes like electron beam and laser welding.Advice on gaining industry experience through entry-level positions.Welding Tests & Qualifications:Typical tests in aerospace welding, dealing with thin materials and precision.Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):Careers in inspection, dye penetrant testing, ultrasonic inspection, and more.Engineering & Welding Intersection:How welders can transition into engineering roles.Understanding how engineers design welds considering fatigue, corrosion, and real-world applications.Metallurgy in Welding: Insight into the chemistry behind welds, sensitization, and alloy selection.Misconceptions Between Welders and Engineers:The importance of effective communication and collaboration.Tim's Journey & YouTube Channel:Starting Tim Welds, transitioning from projects to educational content.Favorite projects including V8-powered cordless drill and custom-built go-karts.Quotes:“Get a job somewhere doing what you think you want to do—even if it's deburring parts. Getting in the door is the first step.” – Tim Luskin“Engineers who've worked as welders or machinists are typically way better engineers.” – Tim LuskinRecommended Resources:AWP CWI Prep Course - https://foxly.link/08Kcg0Connect with Tim Luskin:YouTube: Tim Welds - https://www.youtube.com/@TimWeldsInstagram: @timwelds - https://www.instagram.com/timweldsWebsite: TimWelds.com - https://timwelds.comConnect with Beau Wigington:Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding/Email: BeauW@weld.com WELD App: @beaudiditDownload the WELD App: https://foxly.link/b7xDzp

Debbie is a hardrock mining policy expert with over 30 years of hands-on expertise with the environmental and public land laws and regulations pertaining to mineral exploration and mine development.She provides environmental permitting and government relations consulting services to mineral exploration and mining clients. She has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in legislative and administrative issues on the state and federal levels and in securing project permits for exploration and mining projects.Since 1993, she has been an active participant in the legislative dialogue to change the U.S. Mining Law. She has provided testimonies at Congressional hearings on the National Environmental Policy Act, on abandoned mine policies, and the state and federal environmental regulatory framework applicable to modern mines. Most recently, she testified on behalf of the Women's Mining Coalition in July 2021 and May 2022 before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources at hearings on the U.S. Mining Law.Her legislative work in Nevada includes playing a key role in repealing a special state tax on federal mining claims, helping persuade legislators to abandon a legislative proposal to tax minerals prior to severance, and convincing legislators not to raise the tax rate on mineral, oil and gas, and geothermal energy production.She is also one of the founders of the Women's Mining Coalition and currently serves on the Coalition's Board of Directors. She is a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Her professional memberships include the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America; the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc.; and the Geological Society of Nevada. She has served twice as a trustee of the Northwest Mining Association (now the American Exploration & Mining Association).

A graduate of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (now the University of Missouri–Rolla), Keith Bailey's initial degree was in mechanical engineering. His academic record was augmented several years later with a professional degree in mechanical engineering from UMR and the completion of studies at the Harvard University Program for Management Development. In 1973 Keith became an assistant to the V.P. of Operations at Williams Pipeline Company. In the succeeding years, he assumed growing responsibilities with various units of the company until he was named President in 1992. In 1994 he was named CEO and Chairman of the Board.As a dedicated supporter of the United Way, Keith has served as a Campaign Chair as well as Board Chair. His United Way involvement extended to the national level. His commitment to education resulted in his service to the University of Tulsa with two terms as Board President.Listen to Keith talk about the difficulties in getting his first job, his admiration for John Williams, and 9/11 on the podcast and website VoicesOfOklahoma.com.

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Troy Johnson, founder and partner at Resource Development Group, LLC, about the deep history and modern implications of mining. From the earliest days of salt extraction to the role of rare earth metals in global geopolitics, the conversation covers how mining has shaped technology, warfare, and supply chains. They discuss the strategic importance of minerals like gallium and germanium, the rise of drone warfare, and the ongoing battle for resource dominance between China and the West. Listeners can find more about Troy's work at resourcedevgroup.com (www.resourcedevgroup.com) and connect with him on LinkedIn via the Resource Development Group page.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:17 The Origins of Mining00:28 Early Uses of Mined Materials03:29 The Evolution of Mining Techniques07:56 Mining in the Industrial Revolution09:05 Modern Mining and Strategic Metals12:25 The Role of AI in Modern Warfare24:36 Decentralization in Warfare and Governance30:51 AI's Unpredictable Moves in Go32:26 The Shift in Media Trust33:40 The Rise of Podcasts35:47 Mining Industry Innovations39:32 Geopolitical Impacts on Mining40:22 The Importance of Supply Chains44:37 Challenges in Rare Earth Processing51:26 Ensuring a Bulletproof Supply Chain57:23 Conclusion and Contact InformationKey InsightsMining is as old as civilization itself – Long before the Bronze Age, humans were mining essential materials like salt and ochre, driven by basic survival needs. Over time, mining evolved from a necessity for tools and pigments to a strategic industry powering economies and military advancements. This deep historical perspective highlights how mining has always been a fundamental pillar of technological and societal progress.The geopolitical importance of critical minerals – Modern warfare and advanced technology rely heavily on strategic metals like gallium, germanium, and antimony. These elements are essential for electronic warfare, radar systems, night vision devices, and missile guidance. The Chinese government, recognizing this decades ago, secured global mining and processing dominance, putting Western nations in a vulnerable position as they scramble to reestablish domestic supply chains.The rise of drone warfare and EMP defense systems – Military strategy is shifting toward drone swarms, where thousands of small, cheap, AI-powered drones can overwhelm traditional defense systems. This has led to the development of countermeasures like EMP-based defense systems, including the Leonidas program, which uses gallium nitride to disable enemy electronics. This new battlefield dynamic underscores the urgent need for securing critical mineral supplies to maintain technological superiority.China's long-term strategy in resource dominance – Unlike Western nations, where election cycles dictate short-term decision-making, China has played the long game in securing mineral resources. Through initiatives like the Belt and Road, they have locked down raw materials while perfecting the refining process, making them indispensable to global supply chains. Their recent export bans on gallium and germanium show how resource control can be weaponized for geopolitical leverage.Ethical mining and the future of clean extraction – Mining has long been associated with environmental destruction and poor labor conditions, but advances in technology and corporate responsibility are changing that. Major mining companies are now prioritizing ethical sourcing, reducing emissions, and improving worker safety. Blockchain-based tracking systems are also helping verify supply chain integrity, ensuring that materials come from environmentally and socially responsible sources.The vulnerability of supply chains and the need for resilience – The West's reliance on outsourced mineral processing has created significant weaknesses in national security. A disruption—whether through trade restrictions, political instability, or sabotage—can cripple industries dependent on rare materials. A key takeaway is the need for a “bulletproof supply chain,” where critical materials are sourced, processed, and manufactured within allied nations to mitigate risk.AI, decentralization, and the next era of industrial warfare – As AI becomes more embedded in military decision-making and logistics, the balance between centralization and decentralization is being redefined. AI-driven drones, automated mining, and predictive supply chain management are reshaping how nations prepare for conflict. However, this also introduces risks, as AI operates within unpredictable “black boxes,” potentially leading to unintended consequences in warfare and resource management.

Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Is it all smoke and mirrors? Your questions, comments, and complaints answered by the president of Diamond Blade knives.   Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. https://www.diamondbladeknives.com/ https://www.knivesofalaska.com/Home   Shell Shock Use code RSO10 at checkout to get 10% off your purchase Shop Shell Shock: https://alnk.to/6TzzKuj   Links: Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/ Facebook:  / ronspomeroutdoors  Instagram:  / ronspomer    Who is Ron Spomer For 44 years I've had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa's cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I've photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I've tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that's the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.   Produced by: Murray Road Agency - https://www.murrayroadagency.com/     Disclaimer All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Mewburn, one of Australia's last blacksmiths, takes you inside the "iron cathedral", where blacksmithing is still very much alive.Matt didn't grow up dreaming of forging knives and sculptures over heat as hot as volcanic lava.He thought he might take over the family farm or become a scientist.But when Matt was 20 years old, his father unexpectedly died, and Matt went looking for a hobby to keep himself distracted through the grief.A spontaneous trip to the local TAFE in Sydney introduced him to the magic of metallurgy and a burning passion was forged for the creativity and simple perfection of smithing.Matt developed his skills in his apprenticeship and then overseas during his so-called Journeyman years, spending time in a seminary in the hills of Tuscany, and in Scotland and Norway. For the last decade, Matt has been the custodian of Australia's largest and most historic rail works in Sydney.This episode of Conversations discusses apprenticeships, trade school, art, death of a parent, grief, origin stories, family dynamics, life story, loss, reflection, death, how to grieve, farming, regional Australia, Eveleigh, Carriage Works, Sydney, Australian history, vocational training, iron ore, steel.

We discuss some very interesting new developments in the maverick research being done on the ancient stone vases from Egypt. Ben and Russ took a trip to Florida to get some fragments of vases examined using a Scanning Electron Microscope. No copper was found, but there were traces of other metals that the ancient Egyptians are not supposed to have had access to. We were streaming this live, so we were also responding to questions from the chat. You can watch the youtube version here: https://www.youtube.com/live/z2ZwN7bcDPY?si=YiN3aGzHMTL5vnsB Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros