Podcasts about Mining

Gold has been surging this year—but what's behind the rise, and what should investors keep in mind before buying in?Precious metals, such as gold and silver, have long fascinated investors, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. But are they wise investments for today? If so, how should we approach them? Mark Biller joins us today to talk about investing in precious metals.Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. The Surge in Gold and SilverGold's remarkable rise has captured headlines again, now up over $4,000 an ounce—up from about $2,600 at the start of 2025. That's a 50% gain this year on top of last year's 26% surge. Silver has jumped even higher, up roughly 60%, while gold mining stocks have more than doubled.What's behind this stunning rally? Several key forces are at play. Global central banks have been buying gold aggressively, a trend that accelerated after the U.S. froze Russia's dollar reserves in 2022. This event shook confidence in the U.S. dollar as a neutral reserve currency. Add in fears of currency debasement stemming from massive government spending since the COVID pandemic, and gold suddenly looks like a safer store of value.As investors around the world look for stability, gold—the “4,000-year-old alternative currency”—is once again shining.To understand today's prices, it helps to look at history. Adjusted for inflation, gold recently surpassed its all-time high from January 1980. Silver, meanwhile, is nearing $50 an ounce—the peak it hit in both 1980 and 2011—but still lags behind those highs when adjusted for inflation.These cycles remind investors that precious metals often move in waves—soaring during manias, then enduring long pullbacks. After its 1980 peak, silver prices dropped nearly 90%; after 2011, they fell by about 70%. Understanding those cycles helps set realistic expectations and temper “gold rush” enthusiasm.Gold as a Store of ValueUnlike stocks or bonds, gold doesn't produce income or dividends. That makes it tricky to value—but also unique. It's not a productive asset; it's a preservative one.For centuries, an ounce of gold could buy a fine men's suit. The same holds true today, illustrating its enduring purchasing power. Gold's real role isn't to generate profit—it's to store value when currencies lose theirs.Viewed this way, gold functions as an alternative currency to the world's paper money systems. As inflation rises and confidence in traditional currencies wavers, gold's relative stability stands out.Gold's appeal intensifies during uncertainty. Whether it's inflation, war, or financial instability, investors turn to gold as a hedge. While Americans rarely consider regime changes, history is filled with nations where financial systems collapsed, and gold helped preserve wealth across transitions.Even in less dramatic times, when governments respond to crises by printing more money, gold tends to perform well. As fear increases, so does the appetite for precious metals.Gold, Silver, and Mining Stocks: Knowing the DifferenceEach part of the precious metals market serves a different role:Gold is the foundation—a global monetary metal and store of value. It's what central banks buy, and it tends to be more stable.Silver is both a monetary and an industrial metal. Its demand fluctuates more with the economy, primarily due to uses in electronics and solar panels. That makes it more volatile—but also more accessible to smaller investors.Mining Stocks are speculative. While they can surge when gold prices rise, they're also risky. Over the long term, mining stocks have underperformed, so investors should approach them with caution.How to Invest Wisely in Precious MetalsWe recommend a balanced approach: Physical gold and silver provide direct ownership and long-term stability. However, storage and security are concerns, so it's best to keep this allocation small—around 5% of your portfolio.ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) offer convenience and liquidity. They're ideal for active management and diversification.Combining both approaches provides flexibility and peace of mind—anchoring part of your wealth in tangible assets while keeping another portion readily accessible for use.As with any investment, precious metals should be approached with discipline and perspective. They're best viewed as part of a long-term diversification strategy—not a get-rich-quick play.To learn more about investing wisely in gold and silver, Sound Mind Investing has released a free special report for Faith & Finance listeners. Download your copy at SoundMindInvesting.org.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I own a 100-year-old building where I live and also rent out a couple of units. It's well built but always needs work. Thankfully, I can handle many of the repairs myself, as I come from a family of electricians and real estate professionals. The issue is, I can't seem to deduct much of what I do on my taxes, even though I spend a lot of time maintaining the property. I also sometimes barter with family and friends, helping them with projects in exchange for their help. Is there a legal way for me to charge for some of my time or count this work toward deductions?I've got about $7,000 to $8,000 in credit card debt, and I'll be leaving my job soon. I have a 401(k) with a balance similar to mine, and I know that taking it out early means incurring taxes and penalties. Would it make sense to cash out my 401(k) to pay off my credit cards, or would you recommend an alternative approach?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Sound Mind Investing (SMI)Inflation History: The Rise and Fall of the U.S. Dollar (Free Report by Sound Mind Investing)Christian Credit CounselorsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Interview with Alan Carter, President & CEO of Cabral Gold Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/cabral-gold-tsxvcbr-2500oz-margins-position-brazil-project-for-exceptional-near-term-returns-8097Recording date: 16th October 2025Cabral Gold has positioned itself for a transition from explorer to producer following the recent US$45 million gold loan financing that fully funds construction of its Brazilian heap leach operation without diluting shareholders, a rare achievement in the junior mining sector. With first gold pour scheduled for Q4 2026, investors have clear visibility to cash flow generation within 12 months.The project's financial profile stands out in today's gold price environment. At US$2,500/oz gold, the operation generates a 78% IRR with just US$37.7 million in capital requirements and a 10-month payback period. All-in sustaining costs of US$1,210/oz create margins exceeding US$3,000/oz at current gold prices, translating to approximately US$75 million in annual pre-tax cash flow. This positions Cabral among the highest-margin gold developers globally, with sufficient cash generation to self-fund aggressive exploration while maintaining financial flexibility.The value proposition extends beyond near-term production. Located adjacent to Brazil's third-largest gold mine, Cuiú Cuiú produced 10 times more historical placer gold than its neighbor, suggesting substantially greater hard rock potential. With current resources of 1.2 million ounces and recent drill intercepts up to 33 g/t gold outside resource boundaries, the company has identified over 50 exploration targets across the district. Management's track record, including CEO Alan Carter's involvement in discovering the neighboring G Mining's Tocantinzinho deposit, provides operational credibility. The combination of near-term cash flow, substantial margins, exploration upside, and experienced management in a proven jurisdiction creates multiple pathways to potential value creation. For investors seeking exposure to emerging gold producers with growth optionality, Cabral presents a differentiated opportunity with both production visibility and district-scale exploration potential in one of Brazil's most established gold regions.—Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/cabral-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

We chat with Johan Coetzee, Strategy and Consulting Lead for Resources at Accenture in South Africa. Johan has extensive experience advising mining companies across the continent on how to drive digital transformation, sustainability, and operational excellence in increasingly complex environments. We'll explore how digital innovation is redefining mining in Africa, from automation and AI to sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce development. We'll also look at what's holding the industry back from wider adoption, and what Accenture's experience reveals about how to unlock real value from technology investments. KEY TAKEAWAYS A major misconception is that digital transformation requires an immediate, costly overhaul; in reality, a phased implementation focusing on high-value use cases and incremental upgrades is more realistic The industry is responsible for balancing rising international demand for critical minerals with local imperatives for inclusive growth and social development Digital innovation and advanced analytics are key to transforming sustainability from a compliance exercise into a driver of profitability by enabling measurable progress Practical first steps for miners include defining a clear end-state vision for the digitally transformed organisation, prioritising high-value projects, and focusing on capability building BEST MOMENTS "The industry needs to grab hold of that opportunity, and then do this as a phased implementation over time." "The keyword here is transparency... and one of the benefits of technology transformation is it enables mines to make sustainability measurable and then ultimately profitable." "We see technology following the money, so where major equipment manufacturers or major mining companies have invested in a country, we see technology providers follow." "It's not only about size, it's about having the focus of where you want to get to, but then finding the right partners." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ GUEST SOCIALS  LinkedIn: Accenture in South Africa Instagram: accenturesouthafrica Web address: https://www.accenture.com/za-en Email: johan.coetzee@accenture.com CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

This week, countries may approve a carbon tax on the global shipping industry. The International Maritime Organization is poised to approve new levies on ships for their emissions, but the Trump administration argues it's a harmful tax. William Brangham has a profile of Andrew Forrest, a key business player who's attracting attention for his efforts to make industry greener. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Mark Smith, Chairman and CEO of NioCorp (NB), spotlights the rare earth mining sector. They plan to construct a mine and processing center in Nebraska that can produce multiple types of minerals. “We're anxious to start construction.” He talks about how they will be the only U.S.-based supplier of some of these rare earths and how they fit into the national security picture.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Interview with Glenn Mullan, President & CEO of Val-d'Or Mining CorporationOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/val-dor-mining-vzz-new-royalty-story-emulating-recent-success-1729Recording date: 10th October 2025Val-d'Or Mining Corporation employs a prospect generation model centered on staking mineral properties 100%, conducting minimal initial exploration with an annual budget of only $300,000, then partnering with larger mining companies to fund drilling and development work. This approach reduces the need for capital-intensive exploration and limits shareholder dilution typical in junior miners. Their current major partnership with Eldorado Gold involves $36.5 million committed exploration spending across 12 properties in Quebec and Ontario. Val-d'Or earns revenues from this partnership via 10% management fees on Ontario properties they operate, option payments totaling about $200,000 per year, advance royalty payments, and leasing income from their office building.Val-d'Or owns over 50 properties in tier-one mining jurisdictions within Quebec and Ontario, focusing on geological regions like the Abitibi greenstone belt. Their strategic property acquisition targets gaps left between major players such as Agnico Eagle, who consolidated much of the region's geology. By acquiring and thoroughly evaluating properties with modest spending, they attract partners who fund detailed exploration, while Val-d'Or retains royalty interests generally targeting a 2% net smelter return (NSR). As partners meet spending milestones and vest their interests, Val-d'Or's royalties become crystallized, providing long-term revenue without the risks and capital requirements of full mine development.The company's President and CEO, Glenn Mullan, boasts a track record of three successful exits generating over $500 million collectively by selling royalty companies rather than mines. This strategy, combined with the current high gold price environment and the industry's demand for exploration assets, positions Val-d'Or as a compelling investment. Their structure maintains significant insider ownership for stability, while the partnership model minimizes dilution and exploration risk. With drilling commencing on multiple properties and over $36 million committed from Eldorado, Val-d'Or is actively advancing their asset base toward royalty monetization in a robust gold market.In summary, Val-d'Or Mining exemplifies a non-dilutive, prospect generation model leveraging partnerships to develop a portfolio of royalty-bearing properties with diversified near-term revenue, a strong historical track record, and optimized for current market conditions in Canadian gold mining .Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/val-dor-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This week, countries may approve a carbon tax on the global shipping industry. The International Maritime Organization is poised to approve new levies on ships for their emissions, but the Trump administration argues it's a harmful tax. William Brangham has a profile of Andrew Forrest, a key business player who's attracting attention for his efforts to make industry greener. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

CleanSpark VP Rory Murray joins us to discuss bitcoin mining stocks, the macro economic environment, and bitcoin's 4 year cycle theory. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Rory Murray, VP of digital asset management at CleanSpark, joins us to talk about the explosive markets we're seeing in late 2024, why he believes Bitcoin's four-year cycle is dead, and the secular trends that will define the next chapter of crypto. We dive deep into the debasement trade, record bitcoin ETF inflows, the intersection of macro and Bitcoin mining stocks, and what keeps a veteran trader up at night. Also, Rory shares his framework for navigating animal spirits and how they relate to Bitcoin's long-term trajectory. **Notes:** - SPX up 30 basis points daily since April - Largest ever crypto ETF inflow week - Q3 earnings 3x higher than analyst forecasts - Four-year Bitcoin cycle thesis challenged - Record institutional Bitcoin adoption - CleanSpark operates across 4+ US states Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:24 Rory title upgrade 04:48 Traders 06:02 Good trading desks? 08:00 Where's the alpha? 13:01 Mining stock data sources 14:00 Stock & BTC ripping higher? 24:53 Debasement trade 28:09 Gold is back baby! 28:48 Monetary flows 31:55 Worries

Led by CEO & Director Robert Eckford, Rua Gold (TSXV: RUA | OTC: NZAUF | WKN: A40QYC) controls ground in New Zealand's Reefton and Hauraki goldfields, which have produced more than 12 million ounces historically. With three rigs drilling at Reefton and first-ever drilling at Glamorgan planned in Q4 2025, the company is targeting major catalysts ahead.Ranked as the top mining jurisdiction in Oceania, New Zealand's new policies are unlocking rapid permitting and creating strong conditions for discovery and development.Learn more about RUA Gold: https://ruagold.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/1skNW4_xLvgAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia

This week's episode features Juan Biset, consultant and former Undersecretary of Mining and Sustainability in Argentina, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Biset discusses Argentina's growing mining sector and the country's significant copper potential, as well as its efforts to position itself alongside leading South American mining jurisdictions like Peru and Chile.  All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's Spotlight features Fred Earnest, president and CEO of Vista Gold, discussing the company's Mt. Todd gold project in Australia's Northern Territory. To learn more, visit: https://www.vistagold.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets about the rise on rare earths along with the rest of the day's sharemarket action.

Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth's surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleagues at France Télévisions Lucile Chaussoy, Fabien Fougère, and Joseph Bohbot and France 24's Florent Marchais have this report.

Interview with David Detata, Managing Director of Strategic Energy ResourcesRecording date: 9th October 2025Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER), a Perth-based junior explorer with a market capitalization of approximately $4-5 million, has established a distinctive position in Queensland's copper-gold exploration sector through its prospect generator business model and hypothesis-driven approach to target evaluation.Managing Director David Detata brings an unconventional background to mineral exploration, having spent nearly 20 years as a forensic scientist specializing in analytical chemistry before transitioning to the mining sector in 2019. This scientific discipline shapes the company's methodical approach: "We see each one of our individual copper projects as its own research entity. And we're employing that hypothesis testing approach to it."The company's portfolio comprises four copper-gold projects in Queensland, with the flagship Canobie Project exemplifying SER's partnership strategy. Following 18 months of negotiation, Fortescue (FMG) entered a joint venture committing $3 million for drilling four priority targets over 12 months. The agreement includes a 5% management fee and a two-stage earn-in structure (50% then 80%) over six years. Critically, SER negotiated drilling metrics requiring 3,000 meters of basement testing at each stage, ensuring meaningful exploration outcomes rather than just cover penetration.In March 2025, SER completed a transformational acquisition of the Diamantina project from Anglo American for $600,000, accessing approximately $20 million worth of previous exploration work. The project contains proven mineralization—161 meters at 0.4% copper including a higher-grade zone of 0.6 meters at 25.6% copper. Anglo American approached SER specifically based on their exploration methodology, providing access to data the broader market had never seen.The company employs machine learning models developed with Queensland government support and Caldera Analytics to optimize target selection, particularly at the Isa North project where active drilling is currently underway. This technology-driven approach, combined with collaborations with the University of Tasmania's CODES group, aims to improve discovery probabilities before committing capital.SER's business model focuses on advancing projects to proof-of-concept stage to attract major partners, preserving shareholder capital while maintaining discovery upside. As DeTata emphasizes: "For us the only thing that moves the needle is drilling success and we are determined to keep drilling."View Strategic Energy Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/strategic-energy-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Host Anne Thompson explores the diverse and innovative methods being employed in Australia to build and retain the technical workforce in the mining industry.  From attracting new talent, to supporting early career geoscientists, to training professionals from other industries - this episode might just change your perspective on what is possible.First up, Brendan Howard, General Manager for Technical Capability at Rio Tinto and a founder of the MiEX (Minerals Industry Experience) Program, addresses the mining sector's shrinking and less diverse talent pipeline. The success of MiEX, a collaborative industry-led program, highlights the value of early engagement with undergraduate students. The pilot in January 2025 drew over 500 applicants for 69 places with 90% of participants expressing intent to pursue mining careers.  New conversations are underway in North America to bring this exciting opportunity to more students.Richard Lilly, the University of Adelaide presents NExUS (National Exploration Undercover School) based in South Australia, which provides hands-on experience and essential training to geoscience students, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements. NExUS combines technical learning with professional networking, using the South Australian Drill Core Library and nearby field sites to expose students to geophysics, core logging, and exploration through cover. Lilly is now stepping down after 10 years as Director, with the hope that this successful model will continue and be expanded to other jurisdictions to better prepare geoscientists for evolving exploration challenges.Lastly, Deng Ngang Deng, from Target Mining Resources, shares his inspiring journey from South Sudan to professional geoscientist in Western Australia.  Deng was involved in establishing the Pan Africa Resource Reporting Code (PARC) and an invited plenary speaker at SEG 2024 in Namibia. At home in Australia, he has developed an innovative approach to training and employing geoscientists and other technical mining workers.  Initiated during the pandemic, the company continues to expand and add to their portfolio of skills they train for, successfully filling a gap in mining recruitment.Many thanks to Avo Media for production support.  Theme music is Confluence by Eastwindseastwindsmusic.com 

00:00:00 – Show open — Talking Trek Live begins after a delayed start; DJz jokes about being “34 minutes late” 00:00:50 – Introductions: UltimatDJz, Griffin, and crew welcome listeners; early banter about G7 launch hype 00:03:00 – Server roll call and greetings from chat; players sounding off from servers 14 through 702 00:04:00 – Initial G7 impressions — DJz and Griffin discuss economy balance, bugs, and daily node issues 00:06:45 – Mining daily glitch story — DJz recalls losing credit for his G7 daily; jokes about Scopely manuals 00:07:50 – Parenting interlude — Noah calls for pizza money; Cash App limits and “$1,000 pizza” chaos ensue 00:10:30 – Homecoming audit — DJz tallies his son's expenses and admits he's “raising a diva” 00:11:30 – EV talk — Ford Lightning test drive review and why electric vehicles don't work in rural terrain 00:13:00 – Gas prices, long commutes, and chat banter about country living and spoiled kids 00:14:45 – Transition to main topic — Preview of Surge and Serene Squall as the day's focus 00:15:15 – Surge overview — new gameplay loop, location near territories, and entry requirements 00:16:00 – Fault Shard tokens explained — daily caps, double gating, and how to “work the clock” for 300 tokens 00:17:45 – Optimal ship use — three-ship limit discussion; Dauntless and Seek & Destroy mechanic tested 00:20:00 – Tips & tricks — how to chain Surges back-to-back without recalling your ships 00:22:00 – Community reaction — mixed feelings from chat on fun factor vs. complexity 00:23:30 – Dauntless performance — Tier 4 ship tested up to level 55 hostiles; seek logic review 00:25:00 – Surge rewards intro — fault charts, tiers, and “Primordial Plasma” currency explained 00:26:30 – DJz shares his first impressions — rewards feel minor for 70-and-under players 00:28:00 – Griffin explains G7 research tie-in — why Primordial Plasma matters long-term 00:29:30 – Moral discussion — “riding whale tail” and how littles can help their bigs in Surge 00:31:00 – Team math — how individual scores multiply by team totals for tier ranking 00:33:00 – Tier chart overview — examples of Tier 4, 5, and 6 runs; players earning 125 credits 00:35:00 – “Secret of the Ooze” moment — chat nicknames the Plasma currency after TMNT movie 00:36:30 – Vanilla Ice callback — “Go Ninja Go” story from Adam Sandler tour gets the crowd laughing 00:38:00 – Ops requirements — proof that players as low as Ops 36 can join Surge 00:40:00 – Coordination tips — how to keep low-ops players alive and maximize team damage 00:42:00 – Entry management — saving Fault Shards and rotating alliances through waves 00:44:00 – Do's and don'ts — ships that don't work (T'Shara, Cube Junker) and ones that do (Dauntless) 00:46:00 – Scheduling Surge events — DJz shares his alliance's Saturday 4 PM routine 00:48:30 – Comparison to formation Armadas — coordination easier than expected 00:50:00 – Reward differences — 71+ get Plasma; lower ops get ship parts and scraps 00:52:00 – Alliance tracking — participation being logged for future requirements 00:54:00 – Chat discussion — fairness of mandatory participation and reward balance 00:56:00 – Moral recap — helping bigs as thank-you for years of whale support 00:58:00 – G7 Research Tree intro — “Surge Damage,” “Surge Shields,” “Surge Hull Plating” 01:00:00 – Massive stat boosts — 3,000 to 20,000 percent numbers reveal blows chat's mind 01:02:30 – Combat impact — why these researches redefine high-level battles 01:05:00 – Comparison to Mirror Dust tree — DJz calls it “Mirror Dust on steroids” 01:07:00 – Predictions — Surge as future mandatory content for elite alliances 01:10:00 – Crew and ship strategies — speed crews for Borg Cubes and Dauntless optimizations 01:15:00 – Player questions — how to farm tokens, ops thresholds, and scoring formulas 01:20:00 – Community debate — accessibility for lower ops vs. exclusivity for G7 01:30:00 – Economy discussion — Surge rewards vs. Titan, Voyager, and Mirror events 01:38:00 – Player stories — firsthand Surge results and shared screenshots 01:43:00 – Transition to Serene Squall topic — DJz teases F2P release and community reaction 01:45:00 – Serene Squall overview — ship now free-to-play; how to earn blueprints and parts 01:47:30 – Event strategy — how to grind missions, crew lineups for efficiency 01:50:00 – Crew recommendations — La'An mitigation builds, Una-Pike-Ortegas for damage control 01:52:00 – Resource drops — comparing F2P rewards to previous paid versions 01:54:00 – Community feedback — chat celebrates F2P change as a “win for the people” 01:56:00 – DJz recap — both Surge and Serene Squall mark Scopely's most player-centric month yet 02:00:00 – Final Q&A — misc listener questions about packs, crew combinations, and upcoming content 02:05:00 – Closing remarks — thank-yous, inside jokes about “The Ooze,” and gratitude to supporters 02:06:30 – Outro — Talking Trek Live sign-off and credits

At North American Blockchain Summit in Dallas, where 30% of Bitcoin's hashrate is decided, nobody talks about Core v30. Miners care about steel, electrons, and profit—not technical debates. The disconnect between Bitcoin Twitter and real mining is massive. We're reporting live from the North American Blockchain Summit in Dallas, Texas, where roughly 30% of the world's Bitcoin hashrate is decided. The shocking reality? Bitcoin miners don't care about Core v30 or technical debates. They care about electrons, steel, aluminum, and profit. We break down how Foundry became the largest pool with 0% fees, why miners prefer FPPS revenue certainty over block variance, and the massive disconnect between Bitcoin's technical community and the mining industry. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • Foundry controls ~30% of Bitcoin's hashrate • Mining pools dropped fees from 2% to near 0% • FPPS model is “addicting” for miners • Texas becoming finance capital with new exchange • Most miners don't know their pool's Core version • Future fee markets could disrupt pool dominance Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:28 NABS vibes 01:41 Miners don't care about Core V30 03:48 Miners care about profitability 04:44 Pools 08:59 Predictable revenue 13:10 Miner incentives -

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IREN continues its hot streak with a big raise, and crypto ETFs saw a record week last week. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Ethan Vera from Luxor joins us live from NABs in Dallas to talk about IREN's $875 million convertible note following their AI cloud deal announcement, Luxor's launch of an ERCOT-certified retail electric provider enabling Bitcoin-native power payments, last week's record-breaking $5.95 billion in crypto ETF inflows, and a word on Bitcoin mining in China. **Notes:** • Hash rate exceeds 1000 exahashes per second • Hash price at $50.81 per petahash per day • IREN raised $875M via 0% convertible note • $5.95 billion in crypto inflows last week • China represents estimated 14.05% of Bitcoin hash rate • Iron secured $225M revenue over two years Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:13 Difficulty Report by Luxor 04:23 IREN 09:43 Cleanspark Ad 10:12 Luxor Energy announcement 16:40 Bull market doing it's thing 20:22 China hashrate research

In 146, we're celebrating the 75th anniversary of our favorite comic strip. Author Mark Evanier is here to talk about...Garfield? Well, yes, but also his new book "The Essential Peanuts by Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time".  But that's not all! We've also got this month's news and feedback, This Month in Peanuts History, a Random Strip of the Month, and we take a look at "Snoopy in Space", S1, Mission 1. Here's to another 75 years! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker", "Hidden Agenda" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations All audio or images used here are the property of the respective copyright holders and are used here solely for entertainment purposes. No infringement is intended.

Matt Prusak of American Bitcoin joins Mitchell Askew of Blockware to discuss Mining to Accumulate BTC, 'Cap Ex Lite' Mining, The Pro-Bitcoin White House, the crossover between Bitcoin & American Values, and more!Save on Taxes and Stack Bitcoin at a Discount by Mining Bitcoin with Blockware: https://mining.blockwaresolutions.com/consultFollow us on X:Mitch: https://x.com/MitchellHODLBlockware: https://x.com/blockwareteamMatt: https://x.com/MattPrusakAmerican Bitcoin: https://x.com/ABTC

Interview with Julian Treger, President & CEO of CoTec HoldingsRecording date: 7th October 2025CoTec Holdings is pioneering a new era in mining by repurposing industrial waste and tailings through six proprietary technologies, aiming to develop nearly 20 assets by 2030 with potential net present values exceeding $2-3 billion. Led by CEO Julian Treger, a seasoned investor who scaled Anglo Pacific's earnings from $5 million to over $100 million in eight years, the company holds a current market value of $130 million CAD, with 60% insider ownership driving a goal of surpassing $1 billion in valuation. Treger's approach exploits market gaps: outdated extraction methods persisting despite decades of R&D spending, and undervalued waste sites containing extractable metals like iron ore, copper, tungsten, manganese, vanadium, nickel, and tin.From a Canadian shell acquired at 12 cents per share with $90 million in tax losses, CoTec assembled a board featuring Rio Tinto's former CEO Tom Albanese and Rio Ventures' John McGagh. They screened 400 technologies, selecting mid-stage innovations at readiness levels 5-9—avoiding lab experiments—for equity stakes, licenses, or partnerships. These enable processing hard rocks, fine particles, and low-grade ores, with a standout in rare earth magnet recycling from e-waste, developed by Birmingham University for over $100 million.Flagship assets illustrate the model: Quebec's Cartier mine tailings (120 million tons) bought for $2 million, projecting $130-150 million NPV on $60 million capex, while slashing government rehabilitation costs from $200 million to under $100 million. A Minnesota iron ore site, with 2.6 billion tons and a $1 billion NPV, gives CoTec 17% ownership. The U.S. magnet business, 60% owned, plans three $600 million NPV hubs starting production in 2027, addressing China's export blacklists to defense firms. Treger notes ongoing talks with the White House, calling recycling a "very good plan B insurance policy" against supply risks.Financing emphasizes asset-level raises at 30-40% NPV discounts, using government funds to limit parent dilution and preserve value. Treger prioritizes capital gains over salaries, targeting "warp speed" timelines—2-3 years versus mining's 29-year average. With patents and first-mover access to 10,000+ Canadian closed mines, CoTec positions for strategic minerals in electrification and defense, backed by Treger's $500 million-to-$3 billion investment track record. This nimble model promises outsized returns amid global reshoring.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Chris Frostad, President & CEO of Purepoint UraniumPrevious interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/purepoint-uranium-tsxvptu-high-grade-uranium-found-with-isoenergy-jv-7520Recording date: 8th October 2025Purepoint Uranium Group has emerged as a differentiated uranium exploration company through its combination of a significant new discovery in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin and a self-sustaining business model built on strategic partnerships with major industry players. The company's recent progress demonstrates how junior explorers can advance high-quality projects while maintaining capital efficiency and minimizing shareholder dilution.The Dorado discovery represents the company's most significant value driver. Four drill holes have intersected high-grade uranium mineralization in a region where CEO Chris Frostad notes that "98% of the drill holes that get poked up there in Saskatchewan come back with this much uranium." This statistically unusual success rate, combined with the discovery's location on trend with IsoEnergy's Hurricane deposit, suggests potential for district-scale mineralization. Management has committed to deploying substantially more capital on Dorado during the upcoming winter drilling season than was spent across all company projects in the previous year, signaling clear prioritization of this highest-conviction target.Purepoint's partnership structure provides unusual financial sustainability for a junior exploration company. The company operates six joint ventures with Cameco, Orano, IsoEnergy, and Foran Mining across 10 Saskatchewan projects. As exploration operator, Purepoint earns management fees that cover substantially all annual overhead expenses while receiving partners' capital monthly for drilling programs rather than carrying full exploration costs. This structure allows the company to advance multiple projects without burning through capital simply to maintain operations.The 50-50 partnership with IsoEnergy on Dorado and surrounding properties covering 100,000 hectares demonstrates sophisticated deal-making that protects Purepoint's interests through the entire project lifecycle. The agreement establishes Purepoint as exploration operator through resource definition, at which point IsoEnergy would assume development responsibilities. Detailed provisions address financing decisions, security arrangements, and mechanisms to protect both parties' interests, recognizing that partners may have different objectives and timeframes.Capital efficiency remains a key competitive advantage. Purepoint's recent $6 million financing was executed entirely through charity flow-through shares at premiums exceeding 50% above market price, with IsoEnergy contributing $1 million. This financing mechanism—which enables non-Canadian investor participation and generates substantially higher premiums than traditional flow-through shares—significantly reduces shareholder dilution compared to conventional equity raises. The company also has approximately $5 million in unexercised warrants currently in the money, providing additional capital optionality.The upcoming winter drilling season beginning in January represents a critical catalyst period. Systematic exploration of Dorado will provide real-time feedback allowing continuous vectoring toward mineralization zones, while partner budget meetings over the coming months will define additional work programs across Hook Lake and other joint venture projects. The company's measured approach to drilling—maximizing information value from each hole rather than racing to complete large programs—reflects management's commitment to capital discipline.For investors seeking exposure to uranium exploration in a tier-one jurisdiction, Purepoint offers a genuine discovery in its early stages, operational leverage through major partnerships, and a business model that provides financial sustainability while maintaining significant equity upside. The systematic winter drilling program will determine whether Dorado represents a district-scale opportunity or a more limited occurrence, with results expected to flow throughout the season as exploration progresses.View Purepoint Uranium's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/purepoint-uranium-group-incSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with  Sam Lee, CEO of Northisle Copper & GoldOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/northisle-copper-gold-tsxvncx-district-scale-is-the-prize-8032Recording date: 6th October 2025Northisle Copper & Gold is advancing one of British Columbia's most significant undeveloped copper-gold assets at a pivotal moment when political alignment, commodity fundamentals, and strategic capital partnerships have converged to enable accelerated development. The company controls a major porphyry project hosting over 7 million ounces of gold and 3.5 billion pounds of copper on Vancouver Island.Since CEO Sam Lee joined in October 2020, the company has systematically addressed the critical questions defining success in large-scale porphyry development. Exploration success at Northwest Expo and West Goodspeed delivered higher-grade zones that dramatically reduced capital intensity while improving project economics, culminating in what Lee characterizes as "one of the strongest PEAs I've seen in the market in the last decade."The company's recent $40 million financing marked a transformational milestone, bringing Wheaton Precious Metals as cornerstone investor alongside nine institutions. This partnership establishes a pathway to exceptionally low-cost capital, with streaming arrangements expected to provide financing at 0-4% cost when finalized. Combined with potential Asian strategic partnerships offering 2% export credit financing, Northisle expects blended capital costs of 2-3% for project development.A distinctive feature of Northisle's project is its substantial gold component, which serves as a financial bridge to larger copper production. "We have a very high margin gold project upfront in phase one that allows us to bridge into a big capital intensive copper project," Lee explained. This structure provides execution advantages over copper-only projects while reducing financing risk.The company has assembled a world-class technical team including Kevin O'Kane as Chief Operating Officer, bringing 37 years of BHP experience, and Dr. Pablo Mejia as VP Exploration from Ero Copper. Lee emphasizes unprecedented political alignment across First Nations, provincial, and federal governments as creating an optimal window for accelerated permitting. "In my 30 years of being in the mining industry, I've never seen such political alignment for natural resource development projects like ours," he stated.With favorable copper market dynamics including negative treatment charges and institutional backing secured, Northisle is positioned to advance rapidly toward production while maintaining district-scale expansion potential across a 30-year mining horizon.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/northisle-copper-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Alberto Orozco, CEO of Capital Silver Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/capitan-silver-tsxvcapt-mexico-explorer-raises-53m-at-premium-and-announces-exploration-plan-6828Recording date: 6th October 2025Capitan Silver Corp. has achieved what no company has accomplished in over a century: consolidating Mexico's historically productive Cruz de Plata silver district under single ownership. Through two strategic transactions in 2022 and August 2024, the company has reunited lands where Peñoles mining company operated its first mine, producing 300 up to 2,000 g/t silver from the late 1800s until the Mexican Revolution fragmented the property in 1908.The consolidation has unlocked more than just historical mining grounds. A geological breakthrough revealed that mineralization wraps around an intrusive body, expanding the company's exploration targets threefold from 7 to over 20 kilometers of cumulative structural targets. The addition of over 2,000 hectares provides multiple discovery pathways within a single unified project, creating portfolio diversification that reduces exploration risk while maximizing upside potential.Leading this effort, CEO Alberto Orozco and the management team is composed primarily of ex-Argonaut Gold personnel who built and operated three mines on time and on budget. Their operational experience distinguishes Capitan Silver from exploration peers focused solely on resource definition. The team evaluates Cruz de Plata through a developer's lens, considering mining methods, processing requirements, and operational costs from the earliest exploration stages, with recent hires focused specifically on development aspects signaling medium-term production ambitions.Management's strategic discipline during the challenging markets of 2022-2023 demonstrates commitment to long-term shareholder value over short-term activity. Rather than pursuing dilutive financing to continue drilling when capital markets were unfavorable, the company paused exploration to focus on property consolidation and royalty removal. This counter-intuitive approach positioned Capitan Silver with a royalty-free asset and exceptionally clean capital structure—including zero warrants outstanding and recent financings completed at 30% premiums to market—precisely as silver fundamentals strengthened and capital returned to the sector.The Jesus Maria target, where 1.5 kilometers of strike length has been defined through drilling, exemplifies the project's key advantages. Mineralization outcrops at surface and extends to depth without requiring penetration through barren overburden, enabling cost-efficient reverse circulation drilling to test the upper 150-200 meters rapidly before committing to more expensive diamond drilling. The first 11 holes from the current program have already identified a new high-grade zone and delivered one of the best results in the property's history.Cruz de Plata represents an intermediate sulfidation epithermal system, a deposit type that has generated billion-dollar valuations through successful examples including Vizsla Silver's $2 billion market capitalization. At Capitan Silver's current valuation of approximately $180 million, the company trades at a significant discount to established peers, offering potential 10x+ upside if drilling validates the expanded geological model and demonstrates comparable scale and grade.The timing appears favorable on multiple fronts. Silver prices approach $50 per ounce, driven by strengthening industrial demand from solar panels and electric vehicles combined with traditional investment demand. Mexico's regulatory environment has improved measurably under the Sheinbaum administration, with permitting advancing across the sector. Strategic investor participation, including Michael Gentile since 2021, provides patient capital and validation through extensive due diligence.For investors seeking leveraged exposure to silver exploration with proven management capable of advancing discoveries toward production, Capitan Silver offers a compelling opportunity built on historical validation, modern geological understanding, and disciplined execution in a strengthening fundamental environment.View Capitan Silver's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/capitan-silverSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

...in which we congregate in autumnal Upper Borrowdale to explore the history of Seatoller.  In the company of Steve Uglow – author of Seatoller: History of a Hamlet – we ascend the flanks of High Doat and return to the last Ice Age, when two glaciers carved out a cloistered valley. Reflecting on the likely in-roads made by Norse incomers (did they settle in the valley? maybe), we move into the age of the Monasteries, when lay bothers from Fountains and Furness Abbeys made Borrowdale productive. It was the Dissolution that set Upper Borrowdale on a unique course, the Great Deed of Borrowdale securing the freeholds of farmers, transforming their dwellings and safeguarding the ancient valley-side woods. While the wealthy wad mines of Seathwaite impacted little on back-road Seatoller, the green slate of Honister bought money, miners and cottages to the growing village, and a new private road that opened the pass to motor vehicles. Before subjecting Steve to our quickfire questions (favourite fell – Fleetwith Pike; favourite pub – The Yew Tree; favourite Lakeland season - spring, summer, autumn and winter), we follow Seatoller into the tourist age, and discuss the ‘Cambridge' link with Seatoller House, which gave rise to the remarkable Trinity and Trevelyan ‘Manhunts'. Steve's books are published by Bookcase. You can find volume 1 here: bookscumbria.com/product/uk-books/countryside-and-nature/seatoller-1-monks-monarchs-farmers/ and volume 2 here: bookscumbria.com/product/uk-books/countryside-and-nature/seatoller-2/ You can read more about the Manhunts at medium.com/@Real_XC/pursuit-what-can-be-learned-from-a-manhunt-on-the-fells-0ad18f6cd4f7

Stephen Grootes speaks to Heidi Sternberg, Sector Specialist: Mining at the Public Investment Corporation, about Africa’s largest asset manager’s decision to invest R1.35 billion in early-stage mining ventures. The move aims to boost South Africa’s mining sector by backing projects from post-scoping to bankable feasibility stage, through private equity, venture capital, and joint partnerships, while balancing risk and returns for PIC clients. In other interviews, Rui Morais, CEO of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, outlines how the retail pharmacy giant plans to drive sustainable growth through digital transformation, supply chain efficiency, and expansion into healthcare services. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Mark Chalmers, President & CEO of Energy FuelsOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/energy-fuels-nyseuuuu-us-critical-minerals-production-hub-7503Recording date: 8th October 2025Energy Fuels represents a uniquely positioned opportunity in the critical minerals sector, combining operational uranium production generating positive cash flow with strategic development of rare earth and heavy mineral sands assets addressing acute Western supply chain vulnerabilities. The company recently validated this strategy through a $700 million convertible bond offering completed in one week with Goldman Sachs as sole bookrunner, oversubscribed six to seven times at a remarkably low 0.75% interest rate.The investment thesis centers on several compelling factors. First, Energy Fuels operates the only conventional uranium mill in the United States with existing permits and infrastructure capable of processing radioactive monazite ore. This creates a significant competitive moat that would require competitors years and hundreds of millions of dollars to replicate. The White Mesa Mill in Utah provides operational flexibility to process either uranium (240,000 pounds per month capacity) or rare earths depending on market conditions, allowing management to optimize revenue generation dynamically.Second, the uranium business is currently cash flow positive and ramping toward two million pounds of annual production from 100% owned mines. Management projects this uranium revenue will generate sufficient cash to fund all corporate expenses plus rare earth and heavy mineral sands development without requiring ongoing equity dilution. This self-funding model distinguishes Energy Fuels from development-stage competitors who must continuously access capital markets. The White Mesa Mill restarted processing Pinyon Plain ore in early August 2025 and will run "well into next year," providing visible near-term cash generation.Third, Energy Fuels' strategic focus on monazite processing provides access to heavy rare earths—specifically dysprosium, terbium, and samarium—that MP Materials' bastnäsite deposits lack. These heavy rare earths are essential for high-performance permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense applications. Critically, heavy rare earth prices currently command premiums three to four times higher than Chinese alternatives, while neodymium-praseodymium prices have surged from $55 to $85-90 per kilogram, reflecting strong demand for non-Chinese supply.Fourth, the company has tangible near-term development opportunities rather than aspirational long-term projects. The Donald rare earths project in Australia is fully permitted, shovel-ready, with capital costs estimated at $300 million and exceptionally high grades of heavy rare earths. Phase 1 would produce approximately 7,000 tons per year of monazite. The Phase 2 expansion at White Mesa would create processing capacity comparable to Lynas. Multiple feasibility studies on Toliara (Madagascar), Donald, and White Mesa Phase 2 are expected by year-end, providing updated development economics.Fifth, partnerships demonstrate downstream integration progress. POSCO collaboration has advanced to producing sintered magnet blocks being incorporated into electric vehicles in 2025. The company has engaged former General Motors personnel to assist with metal, alloy, and magnet development, showing serious commitment to building integrated non-China supply chain capabilities.The macro context amplifies the opportunity. China controls approximately 70% of global rare earth production and nearly 90% of processing capacity, while the United States imports more than 90% of its uranium. Western governments view these dependencies as national security risks, particularly as clean energy transition, transportation electrification, and defense modernization drive unprecedented critical minerals demand.Energy Fuels offers investors operational cash generation today funding strategic positioning in materials where Western supply chain security commands significant price premiums, backed by existing infrastructure, proven execution capability, and exceptional recent market validation through favorable institutional financing.View Energy Fuels' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/energy-fuelsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Dr. Terry Christopher, President & CEO, Zonte MetalsRecording date: 7th October 2025Zonte Metals has spent seven years methodically building one of the most comprehensive datasets in Newfoundland's underexplored eastern copper terrain, and the junior explorer is now poised to test nine drill-ready targets at its Cross Hills Copper Project. Led by President and CEO Dr. Terry Christopher, a geochemist with over 30 years of industry experience and a track record of discoveries in Mexico, the company has transformed a grassroots exploration concept into an advanced iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) play spanning 14,000 hectares.The company's patient, data-driven approach reflects the complexity of IOCG systems, which require understanding redox boundaries, structural controls, and geophysical signatures to effectively target mineralization. Rather than rushing into aggressive drilling, Zonte spent its first five years integrating ground gravity surveys, magnetics, alteration mapping, structural analysis, and multiple soil geochemistry techniques. This comprehensive surface work paid off in 2023-2024 when the company achieved proof-of-concept at its K6 target—the smallest of its nine prospects—successfully intersecting copper mineralization and validating the exploration methodology."K6 was proof that we're in a fertile copper system," Christopher explained. "If we hadn't hit on K6 then that would have changed the property."The gravity anomalies across Zonte's property show dimensions comparable to major global IOCG deposits like Prominent Hill in Australia (300 million tons at 0.9% copper) and La Calenderia in Chile (700 million tons at 0.5% copper). With copper prices returning above $5 per pound and electrification driving unprecedented demand, large-scale copper discoveries in stable jurisdictions are attracting premium attention from both institutional investors and major mining companies.Newfoundland's sixth-place global ranking for mining attractiveness, combined with the project's tidewater access, hydroelectric power, and paved road infrastructure, significantly reduces development risk. As Zonte enters its drilling phase, the company is pursuing non-dilutive financing options to test multiple targets while minimizing shareholder dilution—a strategic approach that could deliver multiple value inflection points as results emerge from nine distinct prospects.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/zonte-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Matt Manson, President & CEO of Radisson Mining Resources Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/radisson-mining-tsxvrds-reviving-high-grade-gold-in-quebec-with-smart-low-capex-strategy-5941Recording date: 6th October 2025Radisson Mining Resources presents investors with a compelling value proposition in high-grade gold development: exceptional discovery economics, capital-efficient processing strategy, proven management execution, and substantial leverage to rising gold prices. The company is advancing the O'Brien Gold Project in Quebec's world-class Abitibi mining district, where historical production between the 1920s and 1950s established the deposit's credentials through museum-quality visible gold specimens and half-ounce head grades.The investment thesis begins with remarkable discovery economics. Radisson trades at approximately C$150 per ounce of resources while adding new ounces at C$30-40 per ounce discovery costs—a 4:1 spread that creates immediate value with every successful drill result. The company has defined 1.5 million ounces of high-grade gold at 8 grams per tonne in indicated resources and is systematically drilling toward a 3-4 million ounce target. The geological model—mesothermal gold deposits along the prolific Cadillac-Larder Lake Break—provides predictable exploration targets with demonstrated success. CEO Matthew Manson described the approach: "We said okay let's get aggressive with the drilling. Let's do these big stepouts. So let's drill deeper. And yeah, we hit and we've hit everywhere we've drilled."Rather than building standalone processing facilities requiring hundreds of millions in capital, Radisson targets ore processing through existing regional mills. This hub-and-spoke model reduces initial capital requirements to C$175 million for mine development, underground infrastructure, and water treatment. A recent engineering study demonstrated C$500 million net present value at $2,500 gold using only 740,000 ounces—less than half current resources—delivering a 3:1 NPV-to-capex ratio. Mill owners actively seek ore feed to maintain operations, creating competitive dynamics favorable to suppliers.The project benefits from exceptional infrastructure positioning adjacent to highways, existing power lines, and established mining communities. This eliminates costly remote camp construction and enables commuting workforce, reducing both capital requirements and operating costs while improving social acceptability.The board collectively brings experience from nine mine construction projects. Manson successfully led the on-time, on-budget construction of the Renard mine in Quebec and advanced Marathon Gold's Valentine project to recent production. This track record directly addresses execution risk—the primary concern for development-stage mining investments.As a high-grade deposit, O'Brien delivers disproportionate margin expansion as gold prices rise. With mining costs relatively fixed and revenue per tonne increasing directly with gold price, the recent engineering study based on $2,500 gold appears increasingly conservative as prices approach $4,000 per ounce.Prominent resource investor Michael Gentile serves on the board with personal family capital invested, providing both credibility and strategic guidance while supporting European institutional roadshows. The company maintains flexibility to pursue toll milling agreements, joint ventures with regional producers, or corporate transactions—positioning to deliver optimal risk-adjusted returns.Radisson offers exposure to high-grade Quebec gold development with exceptional discovery economics, capital-efficient strategy, proven management, and strong gold price leverage. The combination of immediate value creation through drilling, multiple pathways to development, and substantial upside to rising gold prices creates a compelling risk-reward profile for resource investors seeking exposure to advanced-stage projects with clear paths to production.View Radisson Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/radisson-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Kiril Mugerman, CEO, Geomega ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/geomega-resources-gma-i-got-a-better-way-i-discovered-a-star-311Recording date: 8th October 2025Geomega Resources has secured a $4.5 million demonstration license agreement with Rio Tinto to deploy proprietary bauxite residue processing technology at a Quebec facility, marking a strategic pivot from mineral exploration to a technology royalty business model. The agreement includes $1.4 million in immediate payment, $100,000 in early 2026, and up to $3 million through construction and production milestones as Rio Tinto validates the technology before potential commercial-scale deployment.The company's three-circuit processing system addresses a century-old challenge facing the global aluminum industry. Approximately 100 refineries worldwide produce millions of tons of bauxite residue annually, creating massive environmental liabilities with no economically viable processing solution. Geomega's technology reduces this waste by 80-85% while extracting critical metals including scandium, gallium, iron, high-purity silica, and alumina. CEO Kiril Mugerman explained that the process works sequentially, with circuit one handling caustic components, circuit two processing iron, and circuit three recovering high-value critical metals.The technology achieves reagent recovery rates above 90%, having completed hundreds of piloting cycles using the same materials repeatedly. Unlike traditional mining metallurgy requiring aggressive acids and special reactor coatings, Geomega employs weaker reagents compatible with standard equipment. The modular design allows customization for different bauxite sources, from Jamaican deposits with high scandium content to other geographic variations.Geomega owns 100% of its intellectual property through patents and trade secrets, with a lean 20-person technical team focused on research and expanding piloting capacity. The non-exclusive licensing model enables simultaneous engagement with multiple refineries, positioning the company for capital-light expansion. Following successful demonstration, Rio Tinto would negotiate a commercial license structured as production royalties, creating recurring revenue without requiring Geomega to fund plant construction. This partnership validates the technology for broader industry adoption across the global aluminum refining sector.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/geomega-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Bart Jaworski, CEO of Group Eleven ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/group-eleven-resources-tsxvzng-pitch-perfect-october-2025-8200Recording date: 6th October 2025Group Eleven Resources has emerged as one of Ireland's most significant mineral explorers following the discovery of high-grade zinc-lead mineralization extending 2.6 km along a prospective 6 km trend. The Ballywire project delivers exceptional grades averaging 10% zinc-lead with 100 grams per ton silver, substantially exceeding the 6% global average for operating mines. This positions the company to capitalize on Ireland's reputation for producing clean, high-quality concentrates favored by major smelters worldwide.Recent drilling has identified significant copper mineralization beneath the zinc discovery, intercepting 6 meters grading nearly 4% copper and 1,000 g/t silver. This copper-silver horizon represents a strategic shift, exposing the project to the high-demand copper market where major mining companies actively seek new supply sources. The discovery places Ballywire within a historical copper belt hosting several prospects, two previously mined.With CAD $8.4 million secured through recent financing, Group Eleven has funded over 25,000 meters of drilling extending through 2027. The company operates three drill rigs year-round with plans to expand to four, benefiting from Ireland's exceptionally low drilling costs of $150 CAD per meter and year-round accessibility. The exploration strategy focuses on testing three remaining gravity anomalies and delineating copper-silver mineralization at depth.The project benefits from backing by Glencore and mining entrepreneur Michael Gentille, plus strategic proximity to Glencore's nearby 50-million-ton deposits. Ireland's government supports the sector through its EUR 30 million Irish Mining Fund, which provides equity investment alongside private capital.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/group-eleven-resources-corpSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Brian Miller, Director & CEO of Astra ExplorationOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/astra-exploration-astr-gold-silver-project-drilling-commences-2262Recording date: 6th October 2025Astra Exploration has positioned itself as one of the more compelling junior exploration stories in the current precious metals bull market, combining proven high-grade mineralization, significant expansion potential, sophisticated backing, and immediate drilling catalysts at its La Manchuria gold-silver project in Argentina.The investment case rests on exceptional initial drill results that delivered 35 g/t gold with 8,300 g/t silver and over 200 g/t gold in separate intervals, all within 100 meters of surface. These results validated a reinterpreted geological model developed by head of exploration Diego Guido, who worked on the property 20 years earlier and recognized that previous operators had missed the high-grade feeder zones at depth by focusing exclusively on shallow bulk-tonnage potential. With over 20,000 meters of historical drilling providing a robust data foundation, Astra's technical team identified an opportunity that had been hiding in plain sight.The company's capital structure distinguishes it within the junior exploration space. Michael Gentile, a respected mining investor, holds approximately 17% after participating in multiple financing rounds since his initial $1 million investment in 2022. Together with management and a consortium of cornerstone investors, insiders control 75% of shares, leaving just 25% in public float. This concentration signals strong conviction from sophisticated investors who have conducted thorough due diligence, though it also creates liquidity constraints and potential for amplified volatility in both directions.Immediate catalysts emerge from the 10,000-meter dual-rig drill program launching in October 2025. One rig will systematically expand known mineralization along strike and at depth, where success should incrementally build confidence in the system's scale and continuity. The second rig will test previously unexplored regional targets, offering blue-sky discovery potential that CEO Brian Miller describes as "a game changer" capable of taking the company "to a whole new level." Initial results are expected by year-end 2025, with steady news flow through mid-2026 providing multiple re-rating opportunities.Management's capital efficiency discipline and shareholder alignment deserve emphasis. The team worked without pay for 13 months during the La Manchuria acquisition rather than dilute shareholders in a challenging market environment. This approach—prioritizing per-share value creation over aggressive growth—contrasts sharply with the capital-destructive behavior common among junior explorers and positions Astra to benefit as the exploration funding cycle develops.The macro backdrop appears increasingly favorable. Gold at record highs and silver approaching $50 per ounce generate substantial producer free cash flow that must eventually flow toward reserve replacement and exploration. While Miller acknowledges that this cycle "has been much slower to develop" than historical patterns, the direction of travel seems clear: cash-rich producers need quality exploration assets, and companies with proven teams, high-grade discoveries, and near-term catalysts should command premium valuations.Risks remain substantial. Exploration is inherently uncertain—even well-conceived programs can disappoint. The tight float could amplify downside volatility on negative news as readily as it might magnify gains on success. Commodity price corrections would impact both discovery value and strategic acquisition premiums. Investors should approach Astra as a high-conviction, high-volatility opportunity appropriate only for risk capital allocated to the exploration segment, with position sizing reflecting both the asymmetric upside potential and the meaningful probability of capital loss inherent in discovery-stage ventures.View Astra Exploration's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/astra-explorationSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Interview with Louis-Pierre Gignac, President and CEO of G Mining Ventures Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/g-mining-ventures-tsxgmin-champion-iron-tsxcia-playbook-for-success-7198Recording date: 7th October 2025G Mining Ventures Corp. presents investors with one of the most compelling growth profiles in the mid-tier gold sector, combining immediate cash flow generation with a clear pathway to nearly triple production by 2028—all without shareholder dilution. The company is executing a disciplined strategy that leverages operational cash flows and non-dilutive debt financing to fund aggressive expansion during a period of historically elevated gold prices.The foundation of G Mining's investment case rests on its Tocantinzinho mine in Brazil, which generates substantial cash flow with all-in sustaining costs of $1,170 per ounce. At current gold prices above $2,600 per ounce, this creates operating margins translating to more than $250 million in annual operating cash flow before royalties and corporate costs. The mine's structural advantages—including access to cheap hydroelectric power, low strip ratios, and modern infrastructure—provide cost competitiveness and protection against inflation that many peers lack. This cash generation is funding G Mining's transformation into a multi-asset producer. The company recently announced a $350 million corporate credit facility with a $150 million accordion feature that, combined with Tocantinzinho's cash flows, fully finances development of the Oko West project in Guyana without equity raises. The 350,000 ounce per year project will bring total company production to 500,000 ounces by 2028—representing 186% growth from current levels.Oko West's development is progressing ahead of schedule, with 35% engineering completion and nearly $100 million invested by August 2025. All major equipment procurement has been completed, de-risking delivery timelines that have challenged many mining projects. The company received its full permit in September 2025 and targets first gold production in October 2027, with 700 workers currently on site ramping to 1,500+ by Q1 2026.Despite this progress, G Mining trades at a P/NAV of 0.86x—below its peer group—creating what management views as significant re-rating potential. At $3,400 gold prices, Gignac noted that Oko West alone carries a $4 billion net asset value, compared to the company's current total market capitalization of $5-6 billion. "We do expect to have that rerate process taking place in our valuation as we continue developing and advancing the project," he explained. "We go and get that valuation just by successfully executing on the project."Beyond the near-term growth to 500,000 ounces, G Mining's Gurupi project in Brazil offers additional upside. With an existing 2.6 million ounce resource that management believes can expand to 4-5 million ounces, Gurupi could support a third 200,000+ ounce per year operation. The first drilling since 2019 begins in November 2025 following the recent lifting of a historical injunction, providing near-term exploration catalysts independent of Oko West's construction timeline.For investors seeking exposure to gold with exceptional operational leverage, proven management execution, and multiple near-term catalysts, G Mining warrants serious consideration. The combination of non-dilutive growth financing, below-peer valuation, and a clear pathway to production expansion creates a compelling risk-reward profile in the current precious metals environment.View G Mining Venture's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/g-mining-venturesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

with Derek Macpherson, Executive Chairman & Sam Pelaez, President & CEO of Olive Resource CapitalRecording date: 7th September 2025Olive Resource Capital delivered exceptional returns in September 2025, posting gains of 38-39% for the month and bringing year-to-date performance to 121%. The results significantly outpaced major commodity benchmarks, with both the GDX gold ETF and COPEX copper ETF gaining 20% during the same period.Executive Chairman Derek Macpherson and President Sam Pelaez attribute the outperformance to strategic positioning ahead of what they characterize as an emerging commodity bull market. Despite allocating only half of assets to precious metals, the fund achieved returns comparable to dedicated gold investment products while maintaining broader commodity exposure.A critical market dynamic highlighted during their discussion involves the relationship between equity and commodity performance. Gold equities outperformed the underlying commodity by approximately 4x in both August and September, with stocks gaining 20% monthly while gold itself advanced 5-7%. This pattern typically signals fresh capital entering the sector from generalist investors outside traditional commodity circles.The capital raising environment supports this assessment. Over $1 billion flowed into the sector in a single week, primarily toward pre-production projects. Financings exceeding $100 million generally indicate institutional participation, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of mining development.Management believes the bull market remains in early stages—approximately the "third inning" using a baseball analogy. Key drivers include central bank buying and US dollar weakness, with gold approaching $4,000 per ounce. Notably, the market has not yet exhibited the speculative excess characteristic of late-cycle behavior.The investment strategy focuses on continuous position reassessment rather than mechanical profit-taking. Management argues that companies posting strong results may actually be cheaper on a relative basis after gains, given improved fundamentals and higher commodity prices. They cite K92 Mining as an example: purchased at $6 with an initial $15 target, the stock now trades at $18 but may still be undervalued given doubled gold prices and significantly higher sector valuations.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

China's commerce ministry has announced it is imposing new rules limiting the export of rare earths and associated technology, including related to overseas companies using Chinese rare earths. The move comes amid long-standing trade talks with the United States and ahead of expected talks between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump later this month. Also in this edition: Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen vows to keep fighting for his brand's social activism.

Torniamo a parlare di freedom technologies raccontandovi BitChat, l'app di messaggistica incensurabille e crittografata che usa un mesh network bluetooth per sconfiggere la sorveglianza.Inoltre: gli immancabili aggiornamenti su OP_RETURN, il Brasile punta sul mining per la sua corrente elettrica in esubero, un paper dettaglia da dove arrivano i fondi per gli sviluppatori Bitcoin (e non solo), torna la tokenizzazione e Michael Saylor dimostra di essere uno shitcoiner.It's showtime!

Accountability has suddenly become selective and the blame war is on. The Comey indictment is already revealing a lot. The veteran guardian of a fragile system. Mining data and crunching numbers. This involves controlling elections. This involves Russian intel and the phone locations of artillery crews. Fancy Bear is code written by Ukrainians at Crowd Strike. John Brennan was the burglar. You financed the Russia hoax. Hacking elections to claim certain software was used. The German servers provided coms. Hunter, his dad, and Obama were all involved. This predates Comey. That whole 911 thing had to be covered up. The FBI awarded contracts involving the DNC server hacks. A cyber security company was at the center of it all. Retroactive code and false cyber evidence. Who's the investigator on this F'g case? Network breeches and valuable data. The RNC was a target too. Who approved the bids? It sounds like a techno-thriller. Full control is usually the only answer. What is Pole Vault 7 again? On paper it makes sense, off paper it makes deals. Thousands of purposeful errors to create illusions. Private partners do all the dirty work. We must all be ready for traitors from within. History proves those are the most dangerous kind.

Guest: Garrett Goggin Welcome to the Porter & Co. Black Label Podcast – a provocative, no-holds-barred space where Porter and Aaron talk about markets, politics, and life with a series of very special guests. This month's special guest is Chief Analyst and Founder of Golden Portfolio, Garrett Goggin. You can learn more about Garrett here. Show highlights include: The enormous move in gold… The central banks that are buying gold… Mining royalty performance… The ratio when mining does the best… The greatest business in the history of capitalism… The best management teams in the gold industry… Why traditional investors hate the mining industry… How to invest in gold… What Porter learned from Garrett… And much more… Click here to listen to the full podcast now.  To get Porter's daily newsletter, go to: https://portersdailyjournal.com/ And be sure to follow us on X at https://x.com/Porter_and_Co and https://x.com/porterstansb. To your success, Porter & Co.

Interview with Ron Heeks, MD of Larvotto ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/larvotto-resources-asxlrv-advancing-high-grade-gold-antimony-project-in-nsw-australia-5758Recording date: 8th October 2025Larvotto Resources is advancing Australia's largest antimony-gold operation at Hillgrove, New South Wales, with production targeted for mid-2026 following an accelerated 8-month construction program. Managing Director Ron Heeks has structured a $150 million development leveraging inherited infrastructure acquired from administration, compressing what would typically require $300 million and multiple years into a capital-efficient restart. The project secured $100 million USD in bond financing and $60 million AUD equity, reflecting strong investor confidence in the operation's cash generation potential amid surging antimony prices.The Hillgrove development benefits from exceptional existing assets including 15 kilometers of underground development, a permitted processing plant, mains grid power, and proximity to Armidale, Australia's third most livable town. This infrastructure foundation enables a fully residential workforce, eliminating fly-in-fly-out costs while supporting local community integration. The 500,000-ton-per-annum processing facility will produce approximately 5,000 tons of antimony metal and 40,000 ounces of gold annually, translating to 140,000 gold-equivalent ounces with all-in sustaining costs of negative $2,000 per ounce at current metal prices.Antimony has emerged as the most critical strategic mineral following China's September 2024 export ban, with prices surging from $20,000 to over $60,000 per ton. The metal's defense applications in armor-piercing ammunition and night vision equipment, combined with solar panel manufacturing requirements, have created structural supply deficits that position Larvotto among fewer than five Western projects approaching near-term production. A strategic offtake agreement with Wogen Resources provides mine-gate pricing based on Rotterdam indices, transferring logistics complexity while maintaining full commodity price exposure. The conservative feasibility study economics modeled antimony at prices $20,000 below current levels, creating substantial margin upside that flows directly to cash generation given the byproduct credit accounting structure.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/larvotto-resources-limitedSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode, I speak with Krystal Ramsden. Krystal was raised in an ultra-religious, homeschooled environment. Her early world was one of strict boundaries, until science, education, and the wider world cracked it open. What followed was a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and a career that has taken her from field camps in the Yukon to the geopolitical battlegrounds of mining finance and fragile states.Krystal also shares her parallel story of surviving abuse, and transforming trauma into advocacy and other practical initiatives.  We explore her expertise in the geopolitics of resources, how inequality, governance, and security converge in the global race for critical minerals.Recorded on 26 August 2025.Connect with Krystal on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/krystalramsden/.Instagram: @at.the.coalfaceAnd don't forget to subscribe to At the Coalface for new episodes every two weeks.Help us produce more episodes by becoming a supporter. Your subscription will go towards paying our hosting and production costs. Supporters get the opportunity to join behind the scenes during recordings, updates about the podcast, and my deep gratitude!Support the show

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Trump's $35 million investment in an Alaskan mining company sounds patriotic—but it's crossing into dangerous territory. In this episode:How the Trump administration took a 10% government stake in Trilogy Metals—and an option for moreWhy “fighting China” shouldn't mean becoming China with government-owned industriesThe long history of public-private “partnerships” that enrich the elite while taxpayers take the riskHow socialism always benefits the wealthy—from Carnegie to “too big to fail” to today's Big ClubWhy government should permit business, not own it—and how this move blurs conservative linesEven if the goal is national security, government equity in private companies is socialism in disguise—and it's a bad look for an administration that promised to drain the swamp.

Dr Todd Bond is marine ecologist who goes where very few humans have ever been: the underworld, or the deep ocean. There, he studies the strange, scary and often cute creatures who call the deepest parts of our oceans home.This part of the ocean starts at 6000 metres deep, and is known as the 'Hadal Zone'.Todd travels there in a small titanium submersible, not much bigger than his own 6'4'' frame.Waiting there for Todd, in the inky darkness, is mysterious and magic, and is still largely unexplored by humans.And when he can't get there himself, Todd sends cameras down to poke around these trenches and caverns.Dr Todd Bond is the Deputy Director of the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre at The University of Western Australia. You can read more about what the centre does online.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores fish, marine biology, marine science, Twiggy Forrest, deep sea, space, exploration, human curiosity, why fish matter, bio-medicine, submarines, OceanGate, Titan submersible implosion, James Cameron, Anglar Fish, snail fish, UWA, university, PhD, doctorate, how to study fish, why we study fish, Mariana Trench, Christmas Island, Java Trench, puffer fish, Antarctica, marine park, conservation, off-shore mining, manganese mining, deep sea mining, ethical science.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

“In the next 25 years, the world will need more copper than in all of human history.”Amendment - I said 3.2 billion kg of copper in opening question, I should have said 320 million kg. In this episode, journalist and author Vince Beiser returns to the podcast to discuss his book Power Metal, a sobering look at the metals that make modern civilization possible — and the extraordinary cost of extracting them.We cover the story of copper — the wire of empire. Beiser reveals why humanity will need more copper in the next 25 years than we've used in all of history, and how that quest is reshaping geopolitics, the environment, and our very ideas of progress. From Chile's drought-stricken Atacama mines to the e-waste yards of Lagos, Nigeria, we follow the real people and places behind our “clean-energy” future — and the dirty truths that power it.We also unpack the rise of deep-sea mining, the billionaires behind it, and the tensions between state power, corporate ambition, and the planet's limits. Along the way we meet Robert Friedland, Gerard Barron, Dan Gertler, and a cast of characters who prove that the world still runs on digging — and that the future will too.If you liked The World in a Grain or stories about how our material world shapes our moral one, this conversation will hit home.Topics: Resource wars, clean-tech paradox, deep-sea mining, copper shortage, China's industrial strategy, EV economics, and how to reduce demand without going backwards. Guest: Vince Beiser - author of Power Metal and The World in a Grain Subscribe to his newsletter Power Metal SubstackThe World In A Grain (Vince's First Appearance on The Curious Worldview in 2021) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rf8QskOPtzvp2g8tm3lMk?si=zxA1ycpKRViBFt5S3XTCLgTimestamps.00:00 – Intro: Vince Beiser & Power Metal 02:00 – Chile's Copper Boom & the Atacama Water Crisis 07:00 – Congo's Cobalt, U.S. Retreat, and Copper Geography 10:00 – The No-Free-Lunch of the Green Transition 12:30 – Lagos E-Waste Recyclers & the Hidden Cost of Recycling 19:10 – Deep-Sea Mining and the Billionaires Behind It 23:00 – The UN vs Trump: Who Owns the Ocean Floor? 33:00 – Robert Friedland, Steve Jobs & Congo's Mining Empire 41:00 – Corruption, Crony Capitalism & Dan Gertler 47:00 – Commodity Volatility and State Intervention 52:00 – China's Industrial Patience vs Western Myopia 55:00 – Rethinking Cars, Cities & Demand Reduction 58:00 – The Future of Resources — and Civilization Itself

Interview with Richard Osmond, CEO of Element 29 ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/element-29-resources-tsxvecu-developing-the-next-major-copper-mine-in-peru-6293Recording date: 5th October 2025Element 29 Resources is advancing its Elida porphyry copper-molybdenum-silver project in Peru with about 14,000 meters of drilling completed and a maiden resource estimate published in 2022. The company aims to grow the initial 300 million tons resource to over 500 million tons through ongoing exploration. Recent magnetotelluric (MT) geophysical surveys have identified a hydrothermal alteration footprint exceeding six kilometers in strike length, which includes low resistivity anomalies at depth. These anomalies suggest the presence of a high-grade copper core that remains untested at around 1.5 kilometers below the surface.Element 29 has secured approximately $10 million in treasury, raised through $6.1 million in financing and $4 million from warrant exercises, to fund a 7,000-meter drill program. Drilling costs average $450-500 USD per meter. The project benefits from a five-year community access agreement and is expanding drill permits from 20 to 40 platforms ahead of Peru's 2026 election cycle. Peru's government has shown increased support for mining development after losing its position as the world's second-largest copper producer to the Democratic Republic of Congo.The Elida project displays favorable characteristics including a 4:1 strip ratio, an absence of a water table which reduces environmental liability, expectations of clean concentrate with no arsenic, and potential for transitioning from an open pit to underground mining. This transition could extend the mine life beyond the initial 15-year production timeline at 100,000 tons per day. The geological setting is defined by multiple mineralization phases within a porphyry intrusive complex, with late-stage sulfidation overprints upgrading the system and increasing grades at depth.The company's CEO, Richard Osmond, emphasizes the rarity of such discoveries today and the project's potential as a tier-one asset. The strategy focuses on resource expansion through systematic drilling and geophysical targeting, supported by Peru's improving regulatory environment and strong investment protections. Element 29 is positioning itself to deliver a de-risked copper asset that could satisfy major mining companies' requirements for large-scale, economically viable resources in world-class jurisdictions.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/element-29-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This week's episode features VRIC and VRIC Media president and CEO Jay Martin in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the ongoing bull market in gold and his investment strategy as record highs continue to be broken daily. Martin also shares his investment outlook on other key metals, including silver, copper, and nickel, and offers his perspective on the U.S. government's recent investments in mining companies. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's Spotlight features Becker Mining Systems Canada CEO Albert Bower on the company's cutting edge communications technologies for both overground and underground mining, as well as how artifical intelligence is helping improve outcomes on mine sites. To learn more, visit: https://www.becker-mining.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

Australia suffered what is still our worst industrial disaster when an explosion ripped through the Mount Kembla mine on 31 July 1902. Strikingly, lead rescuer Henry MacCabe had 15 years earlier been acclaimed a hero of the 1887 Mount Keira explosion, which was our previous worst industrial catastrophe. Yet Henry's legacy isn't quite black and white.It's easy to get a free trial that will give you access to ad-free, early and bonus episodes. Hit either of these links:Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: apple.co/forgottenaustraliaWant more original Australian true crime and history? Check out my books!They'll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia's Sweetheart:https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.htmlEmail: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every postcard has a story to tell, and this one from my collection takes us into the world of Utah mining. The front of the card is filled with colorful illustrations of mines, towns, and the people who worked them. At the center is a portrait of an older prospector, George P. Watson, who spent nearly five decades searching for ore in Utah. Around him are views of famous mines: the Alta United Mine, Park City Consolidated Mine, Horn Silver Mine at Milford, the Utah Copper Mine at Bingham, and the Chief Consolidated Mine at Eureka. Together, these images form a kind of collage, showing how important mining was to Utah's identity in the early 20th century... Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/postcards-from-the-past-utah-mining/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Gold and silver expert Don Durrett explains how investors should analyze mining stocks (0:35). 3 undercovered names (14:10). Differences between explorers, producers, and developers (19:00). Gold corrections (28:45). This is an excerpt from a recent webinar.Show Notes:Buying To The Bottom In Gold & Silver With Don DurrettGold glitters above $3,900 as yen sinks and U.S. shutdown fuels safe haven rushGold, Silver And The Fear TradeHow Much Further Will Gold And Silver Run?Episode transcriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock and ETF quant scores, and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions

Bitcoin rallies to $121K as BlackRock's ETF cracks top 20, hash rate hits 1 zettahash milestone, mining stocks surge 624%, and ordinals show signs of life. Uptober is absolutely delivering. “Uptober” is absolutely delivering Bitcoin pushes $121K with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF breaking into the top 20 ETFs by AUM - a meteoric rise for an asset that was "a scam" according to Larry Fink just two years ago. Hashrate hits the historic 1 zettahash milestone, mining stocks see 624% gains led by AI pivots, and ordinals collections pump double digits. The gang breaks down ETF inflows, network security, and why this cycle's retail is hiding in plain sight. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • Bitcoin trading at $121K, nearing ATH • BlackRock's ETF entered top 20 ETFs by AUM • Hashrate reached 1 zettahash milestone • US ETFs saw $675M single-day inflow Oct 1st • Mining stocks up 624% since June (Iris leading) • Ordinals collections up double digits on week Timestamps 00:00 Start 00:27 Pump it UP 02:08 IBIT Breaks Top 20 ETFs 09:09 Hashrate 21:18 Ordinals are SO BACK! -

ICE raided an ASIC repair shop this week, and a look into the crystal ball for Bitcoin's hashrate at the end of the year.Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Ben Harper from Luxor Technologies joins us to talk about the brutal hash rate environment as hashrate surges past 1 zettahash. For news, we break down ICE's raid on a Bitcoin miner repair shop in Pyote, Texas, Core Scientific's shareholder vote for the CoreWeave acquisition, and Tether's massive 86,000+ BTC treasury.  **Notes:** • Difficulty increased 6%, up 26% over 7 adjustments • Hashrate expected to reach 1.2 zeta by year-end • Core Scientific vote scheduled for October 30th • Tether holds 85,335 BTC worth $10.4 billion • ICE arrested 12-13 undocumented workers at TX ASIC repair shop Timestamps: 00:00 Start 04:27 Difficulty Update by Luxor 06:48 ICE raids ASIC repair shop 11:30 Hashrate Forwards 23:03 End of year Forward projections 25:41 Cleanspark Ad 26:10 Core Sci Update 28:44 Tether holds more BTC than you think