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Ellis Martin had the pleasure of visiting with the Honorable Ranj Pillai, Minister of Economic Development for the Yukon Territory while they both were attending the Precious Metals Summit at Beaver Creek, Colorado. The Yukon Government along with the Yukon Mining Alliance under the direction of Minister Pillai has been very proactive with regard to reaching out beyond the borders of the territory and Canada in illustrating opportunities in mining in the jurisdiction, more so in the editor's opinion than any other Canadian province or territory. Several producing mines have gone into production during the last few years alone, with many of the majors looking into further acquisitions there. In this special segment of The Ellis Martin Report, we learn the motivation and the methodology behind the Minister's success in collectively fortifying a positive business environment for the Yukon before, during and beyond the pandemic, with a clear path forward. Listen to this rare interview. Ellis also speaks with Claudia Tornquist, the CEO Kodiak Copper Corp (TSX-V:KDK)(OCT:KDKCF) as the company reports 1.03% CuEq Over 117 m, within 0.34% CuEq Over 735.4 m at Gate Zone, and Discovers New Trend at Prime Zone. We also chat with Jordan Trimble, CEO of Skyharbour Resources (TSX-V:SYH/OTC:SYHBF). Mr. Trimble reviews the macro outlook for the uranium sector as well as partner projects in the company's massive land holdings in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. http://www.skyharbourltd.com http://www.kodiakcoppercorp.com http://www.ellismartinreport.com
Ellis Martin had the pleasure of visiting with the Honorable Ranj Pillai, Minister of Economic Development for the Yukon Territory while they both were attending the Precious Metals Summit at Beaver Creek, Colorado. The Yukon Government along with the Yukon Mining Alliance under the direction of Minister Pillai has been very proactive with regard to reaching out beyond the borders of the territory and Canada in illustrating opportunities in mining in the jurisdiction, more so in the editor's opinion than any other Canadian province or territory. Several producing mines have gone into production during the last few years alone, with many of the majors looking into further acquisitions there. In this special segment of The Ellis Martin Report, we learn the motivation and the methodology behind the Minister's success in collectively fortifying a positive business environment for the Yukon before, during and beyond the pandemic, with a clear path forward. Listen to this rare interview. Ellis also speaks with Claudia Tornquist, the CEO Kodiak Copper Corp (TSX-V:KDK)(OCT:KDKCF) as the company reports 1.03% CuEq Over 117 m, within 0.34% CuEq Over 735.4 m at Gate Zone, and Discovers New Trend at Prime Zone. We also chat with Jordan Trimble, CEO of Skyharbour Resources (TSX-V:SYH/OTC:SYHBF). Mr. Trimble reviews the macro outlook for the uranium sector as well as partner projects in the company's massive land holdings in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. http://www.skyharbourltd.com http://www.kodiakcoppercorp.com http://www.ellismartinreport.com
Today, we will hear interviews from members of the Yukon Mining Alliance during Day 1 of the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference. Companies in this episode include Klondike Gold, Snowline Gold, White Gold, Rockhaven Resources, Whitehorse Gold and Flow Metals
This episode features the Next-Gen Leaders Panel at The Northern Miner's annual Canadian Mining Symposium held at Canada House in London, U.K., earlier this year. The panel consisted of Frederick Bell, managing director, Elemental Royalties; Shaun Usmar, CEO, Triple Flag Mining Finance; Olivia Markham, director and portfolio manager, BlackRock; and Dean Braunsteiner, national mining leader, PwC Canada, with Patrice Merrin, director, Glencore, as the panel moderator. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features the Yukon Territorial Panel at The Northern Miner's annual Canadian Mining Symposium held at Canada House in London, U.K., earlier this year. The panel consisted of Yukon Premier Sandy Silver; Graham Downs, president and CEO of ATAC Resources; Brandon Macdonald, president and CEO of Fireweed Zinc; John McConnell, president and CEO, Victoria Gold; and Paul West-Sells, president and CEO of Western Copper and Gold, with Andrew Cheatle, senior vice-president for Africa with Forbes & Manhattan, as the panel moderator. The companies on the panel are all part of the Yukon Mining Alliance, a government-industry initiative designed to promote investment in the territory. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this episode, acting editor-in-chief Trish Saywell interviews Americas Silver CEO Darren Blasutti on macroeconomics, silver prices and the economic challenges of silver miners. Blasutti says many silver companies will need much higher prices before they can enjoy the financial benefits because of an excess of high-grading at low prices. He also discusses developments at the company's Relief Canyon gold project in Nevada. Topics include: 2019 as the worst year in a decade for raising equity; whether consolidation is needed in the mid-tier gold mining space; the need for self-funding models; and the importance of listening to shareholders. Visit Americas Silver Corp at https://www.americassilvercorp.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week's episode features an interview with Lucara Diamond president and CEO Eira Thomas on what the company is doing to respond to challenges in the diamond market, including competition with synthetic diamonds, as well as the need for consolidation in the diamond space, and why the company plans to maintain its 7% dividend. The interview was conducted by Dean McPherson, TMX Group head of business development for global mining, at the 2019 Canadian Mining Symposium, which took place at Canada House in London in May 2019. Topics include: the benefits of running a company with women in 80% of leadership roles; synthetic diamonds as an entry-level product into the diamond market; the pitfalls and benefits of M&A; and how the company plans to remain profitable in a challenging space. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a speech on the difficulties of raising capital by Steve Letwin, Iamgold president and CEO, at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium, which took place at Canada House in London in May 2019. In his trademark plain-spoken style, Steve explains the pre-eminent importance of cash flow to the current market environment and why capital intensive businesses such as junior mining will continue to struggle with passive investors. Topics include: 2019 as the worst year in a decade for raising equity; whether consolidation is needed in the mid-tier gold mining space; the need for self-funding models; and the importance of listening to shareholders. Our “Mining Minute” sponsored segment has Peter Corcoran, vice-president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Canada, speaking on Sandvik's R&D and its work on Barrick Gold's Hemlo mine. Visit www.rocktechnology.sandvik/en/contact-us/world/americas/canada/ and www.home.sandvik/en/ for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week's episode features one of the luminaries of the Canadian mining industry, executive chairman of Yamana Gold Peter Marrone, who gives a speech on some of the company's biggest projects and how it overcame financial difficulties after a challenging 2014. The discussion was recorded live at The Northern Miner‘s Canadian Mining Symposium held at Canada House in London, U.K., on May 22, 2019. Topics include: Yamana Gold as an 'Americas-focused' miner; Marrone's focus on 'mining certainty'; the company's Cerro Moro and El Peñón mines, as well as Canadian Malarctic and other strategic assets. Our "Mining Minute" sponsored segment has Peter Corcoran, vice-president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Canada, speaking on Sandvik's recent Newtrax acquisition. Visit www.rocktechnology.sandvik/en/contact-…cas/canada/ and www.home.sandvik/en/ for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Franco-Nevada CEO David Harquail speaks on his company's performance as well as the royalty business model at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium held at Canada House in London, U.K., on May 22, 2019.. Topics covered include Franco's growing profile of long-life assets; precious-metals royalties and streaming as a business model; succession plans with chairman Pierre Lassonde retiring next year; and David's own experiences as a major benefactor of health care and education in Canada. Listen to the previous episode 142 for David's remarks on gold investment as chair of the World Gold Council. Our "Mining Minute" sponsored segment has Peter Corcoran, vice-president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Canada, speaking on Sandvik's innovative product lines for clients. Visit www.rocktechnology.sandvik/en/contact-…cas/canada/ and www.home.sandvik/en/ for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Franco-Nevada CEO David Harquail takes to the stage at The Northern MIner's Canadian Mining Symposium at Canada House in London in May 2019 to speak in his role as chair of the World Gold Council. David talks about how the WGC's focus has changed over the years from promoting gold jewellery consumption to promoting institutional gold investing, and what the WGC is doing today in this area. With 26 members comprising most of the world's senior gold miners. the World Gold Council says its purpose is to "stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership, and be the global authority on the gold market." Visit www.gold.org for more information on the WGC as well as gold-market news and statistics. Our Mining Minute sponsored segment has Peter Corcoran, vice-president of Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Canada, speaking on how Sandvik fosters innovation in mining in Canada and worldwide. Visit www.rocktechnology.sandvik/en/contact-us/world/americas/canada/ and www.home.sandvik/en/ for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We have a treat for gold investors this episode, with a moderated conversation between two deep-thinkers who are executives of leading, Canadian intermediate gold miners: Steve Letwin, president and CEO of Iamgold; and Peter Marrone, executive chairman of Yamana Gold. Moderated by senior staff writer Trish Saywell, this free-wheeling discussion was recorded live at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium held at Canada House in London, U.K., on May 22, 2019. Topics include: whether consolidation is needed in the mid-tier gold mining space; what are the best financial metrics that apply to gold miners; and the big picture for gold production, gold prices, and the stock prices of gold mining companies. RELATED ARTICLE: Editorial: Top gold mining CEOs Bristow, Letwin and Marrone weigh in on consolidation https://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-top-gold-mining-ceos-bristow-letwin-and-marrone-weigh-in-on-consolidation/1003807056/ This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features an in-depth interview with the man of the hour in the gold-mining industry: Mark Bristow, president and CEO of Barrick Gold since Jan. 1, 2019, when its merger with Bristow-led gold miner Randgold Resources took effect. This exclusive interview was recorded live as a "fireside chat" with senior staff writer Trish Saywell at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium held at Canada House on Trafalgar Square in London, U.K., on May 22, 2019. Mark and Trish touch on several topics, including: his fondness for extreme sports; his drive to optimize Barrick's legacy mines; how to determine which assets are non-core to Barrick's mission; his long-term bullishness on gold prices; and the need for expanded roles for younger mining engineers, especially in Canada. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED ARTICLES: Barrick and Newmont forge ‘historic' joint venture in Nevada https://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-and-newmont-agree-to-form-sensible-joint-venture-of-nevada-assets/1003804708/ Bristow seeks to build the world's most valuable gold company https://www.northernminer.com/news/barricks-mark-bristow-we-are-clearly-well-out-of-the-starting-blocks-on-this-exciting-voyage/1003804168/ The Northern Miner Podcast – Miner Moment #20: Is Barrick still Canadian and does it matter? Ft Lassonde, Bristow https://www.northernminer.com/news/the-northern-miner-podcast-miner-moment-20-is-barrick-still-canadian-and-does-it-matter-ft-lassonde-bristow/1003804121/ Editorial: Barrick-Randgold merger full of promise and possible pitfalls https://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-barrick-randgold-merger-full-of-promise-and-possible-pitfalls/1003799777/ Barrick and Randgold to merge in US$18B deal https://www.northernminer.com/fast-news/barrick-and-randgold-agree-to-us18b-merger/1003799714/ Randgold's Mark Bristow dreams big https://www.northernminer.com/news/randgolds-mark-bristow-dares-to-dream-big/1003389172/ Music Credits: “Miami Nights – Main Theme” and “Hiding Your Reality” by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This podcast features SolGold CEO Nick Mather accepting The Northern Miner's "Mining Person of the Year" award for 2018, first announced in March 2019. The award is in recognition of Nick's role as the driving force behind the wildly successful grassroots exploration team that has drilled off the world-class Alpala copper-gold deposit at its Cascabel project in Imbabura province in northern Ecuador. Even with 3 billion tonnes now sitting in the resource category, these are still early days for SolGold at Cascabel, with potentially many more discoveries to come in the region. This podcast was recorded live at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium held at Canada House at Trafalgar Square in London, U.K., in late May 2019. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED ARTICLES: SolGold's Nick Mather our Mining Person of the Year for 2018 https://www.northernminer.com/news/solgolds-nick-mather-our-mining-person-of-the-year-for-2018/1003804362/ SolGold's Alpala: getting bigger, with higher grade https://www.northernminer.com/news/solgolds-alpala-getting-bigger-but-also-higher-grade/1003806253/ Music Credits: "Jet Fueled Vixen" rhythm tracks by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode wraps up our two-part conversation with strategist, lawyer and author Bill Gallagher on the topic of Canada's Indigenous People and their land rights, and what it all means for resource development in the country. Based in Waterloo, Ont., Bill is the author of two popular books on the topic: the recently published "Resource Reckoning: a Strategist's Guide from A to Z" and the 2012 milestone "Resource Rulers: Fortune and Folly on Canada's Road to Resources." To buy the books and for more information, visit www.billgallagher.ca and find him on Twitter at @ResourceRulers. In this episode Bill covers several topics, including: the Peel River Watershed decision in the Yukon; Ring of Fire politics in Ontario; and international aspects of Indigenous land rights including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Pope's latest encyclical on the same issue, and the Standing Rock pipeline showdown in the United States. In the last of a series of four promoted-content Mining Minute segments, Max Sali, CEO of newly listed Barrian Mining (TSXV: BARI), talks about the team that will be guiding exploration of the firm's flagship Bolo gold asset in Nevada. Visit www.barrianmining.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). For part 1 of the interview with Bill Gallagher, visit: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner/episode-137-indigenous-people-as-resource-rulers-in-canada-ft-bill-gallagher-part-1 RELATED ARTICLES: Commentary: SCC decision on Peel watershed in Yukon another win for First Nations https://www.northernminer.com/aboriginal/commentary-scc-decision-peel-watershed-yukon-another-win-first-nations/1003792080/ Commentary: Aboriginal Peoples score 200 legal wins in Canada's resources sector https://www.northernminer.com/aboriginal/commentary-aboriginal-peoples-score-200-legal-wins-in-canadas-resources-sector/1003508077/ Bill Gallagher: SCC ruling means it's time to ‘reboot perspectives' https://www.northernminer.com/aboriginal/commentary-a-supreme-court-ruling-40-years-in-the-making/1003134735/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features the first of a two-part conversation with strategist, lawyer and author Bill Gallagher on the topic of Canada's Indigenous People and their land rights, and how that relates to resource development in the country. Based in Waterloo, Ont., Bill is the author of two popular books on the topic: the recently published "Resource Reckoning: a Strategist's Guide from A to Z" and the 2012 milestone "Resource Rulers: Fortune and Folly on Canada's Road to Resources." To buy the books and for more information, visit www.billgallagher.ca and find him on Twitter at @ResourceRulers. In this episode Bill touches on a wide range of topics that include: the legal framework underpinning native land rights in Canada; the 279-decision "winning streak" of aboriginal groups in Canadian courts with respect to land rights cases; psychological pitfalls to avoid at the negotiating table; native land rights in Labrador, Quebec and British Columbia; and tales from his days as an advisor to Inco as it negotiated with Innu and Inuit groups near its Voisey's Bay nickel project in Labrador. In a promoted-content Mining Minute segment, Max Sali, CEO of newly listed Barrian Mining (TSXV: BARI), talks about his firm's Sleeper silver-gold project in New Mexico, which complements the firm's flagship Bolo gold asset in Nevada. Visit www.barrianmining.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED ARTICLES: Commentary: SCC decision on Peel watershed in Yukon another win for First Nations https://www.northernminer.com/aboriginal/commentary-scc-decision-peel-watershed-yukon-another-win-first-nations/1003792080/ Commentary: Aboriginal Peoples score 200 legal wins in Canada's resources sector https://www.northernminer.com/aboriginal/commentary-aboriginal-peoples-score-200-legal-wins-in-canadas-resources-sector/1003508077/ Bill Gallagher: SCC ruling means it's time to ‘reboot perspectives' https://www.northernminer.com/aboriginal/commentary-a-supreme-court-ruling-40-years-in-the-making/1003134735/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this mini-podcast, we share a 10-minute highlight from Cameco's hour-long quarterly results call, with president and CEO Tim Gitzel arguing why 2018 was a "pivotal year" for the uranium market and what lies ahead for the long-suffering uranium mining industry and Cameco. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Jet Fueled Vixen" rhythm tracks by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this gutsy speech first recorded at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum in late 2017, Iamgold (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) president and CEO Steve Letwin speaks about the need to be ever-vigilant with regards to cost control and innovation when running a business - and what calamities can happen if you're not. This is an encore broadcast of Steve's keynote in honour of his upcoming appearance at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium to be held at Canada House in London, U.K., in late May. Other featured speakers at the upcoming symposium include: Mark Bristow, president and CEO of Barrick Gold; David Harquail, CEO of Franco-Nevada and chairman of the World Gold Council; Peter Marrone, executive chairman of Yamana Gold; and Eira Thomas, president and CEO of Lucara Diamond. Visit https://www.northernminer.com/2019-canadian-mining-symposium/ for more information on the event. In a promoted-content Mining Minute segment, Max Sali, CEO of newly listed Barrian Mining (TSXV: BARI), talks about his firm's Bolo gold asset in Nevada. Visit www.barrianmining.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Palladium has been the top performer among mined commodities over the past two years and now trades at record levels, well above gold and platinum on a per-ounce basis. Jim Gallagher, president and CEO of Toronto-based North American Palladium (TSX: PDL; US-OTC: PALDF) joins the podcast to give us details on the supply and demand fundamentals of the palladium market, and why it's unlikely the key autocatalyst market will revert to platinum as a substitute for palladium any time soon. North American Palladium is the world's only pure-play palladium producer, and mines the metal at its Lac des Iles mine in northwestern Ontario. Jim also gives us an update on the mine and tells his company's remarkable turnaround story. In a promoted-content Mining Minute segment, Max Sali, CEO of newly listed Barrian Mining (TSXV: BARI), talks about his firm's gold assets in Nevada. Visit www.barrianmining.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Editorial: Palladium has its day in the sun https://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-palladium-has-its-day-in-the-sun/1003805212/ Cobalt, palladium on Scotiabank's ‘Naughty and Nice' list of 2018 https://www.northernminer.com/news/palladium-and-cobalt-on-scotiabanks-naughty-and-nice-list-of-2018/1003802826/ North American Palladium doubles down underground at Lac des Îles https://www.northernminer.com/news/north-american-palladium-doubles-down-underground-at-lac-des-iles/1003800224/ North American Palladium website: www.nap.com Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features highlights from the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame's 31st annual induction ceremony held in Toronto earlier this year. The 2019 inductees are discoverer Kate Carmack, geologist James M. Franklin, company-builder James W. Gill, mine-builder Sandy Laird and geologist Brian Meikle. For more information on each inductee and the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, please check the links below. This episode includes a "Mining Minute" promoted-content segment with Amit Gupta, chairman and CEO of Montreal-based gold explorer Yorbeau Resources. Yorbeau has gold properties in Quebec's Abitibi region, including one that has been newly optioned to Iamgold. Visit www.yorbeauresources.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Tribute videos from the CMHF 2019 Induction Ceremony https://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/tribute-videos-from-the-cmhf-2019-induction-ceremony/1003805291/ Canadian Mining Hall of Fame welcomes five trailblazers https://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/canadian-mining-hall-of-fame-welcomes-five-trailblazers/1003805271/ Five industry influencers named to Canadian Mining Hall of Fame https://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/five-industry-influencers-named-to-canadian-mining-hall-of-fame/1003800071/ Canadian Mining Hall of Fame website, including inductee biographies and information on nominations https://www.mininghalloffame.ca/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This mini-podcast features Franco-Nevada chairman Pierre Lassonde speaking at the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame 2019 induction ceremony in Toronto, telling the story of a chance meeting he had with Barrick Gold geologist Brian Meikle that forever changed Pierre's life and Franco Nevada's fortunes. During the Hall of Fame ceremony, the late Brian Meikle was one of five inductees for his major gold discoveries with Barrick Gold, including the company-building Goldstrike which grew to 60 million oz. gold and became North America's largest gold mine and the world's second-largest. Read about the ceremony and Brian's life at: Canadian Mining Hall of Fame welcomes five trailblazers https://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/canadian-mining-hall-of-fame-welcomes-five-trailblazers/1003805271/ View Brian Meikle's CMHF tribute video at: https://youtu.be/dsigfZtb6GA Pierre Lassonde also takes his final bow as master of ceremonies at the CMHF induction ceremony after 18 years, with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro taking up MC duties next year. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Jet Fueled Vixen" rhythm tracks by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Global iron ore markets are under great stress in the wake of Vale's horrific tailings-dam disaster near Brumadinho in Brazil, which has resulted in 10% of the world's iron ore pellet production being removed from the market. Iron ore expert Matt Simpson, co-founder and CEO of junior Black Iron (TSX: BKI), joins the podcast to explain the new landscape for iron ore markets worldwide. Matt also updates us on developments with Black Iron's Shymanivske iron ore project in Ukraine, where the company has signed a milestone financing and offtake MOU with supermajor Glencore (LON: GLEN) to help develop the project. He further explains Ukraine's current geopolitical situation in this interview recorded on Feb. 28, 2019. This episode includes a "Mining Minute" promoted-content segment with Amit Gupta, chairman and CEO of Montreal-based gold explorer Yorbeau Resources. Yorbeau has gold properties in Quebec's Abitibi region, including one that has been newly optioned to Iamgold. Visit www.yorbeauresources.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Black Iron, Glencore discuss offtake for Shymanivske in Ukraine https://www.northernminer.com/news/black-iron-inks-mou-with-glencore-on-shymanivske-iron-project-in-ukraine/1003804135/ Site visit: Black Iron advances Shymanivske premium iron ore project in Ukraine https://www.northernminer.com/news/site-visit-black-iron-advances-shymanivske-premium-iron-ore-project-in-ukraine/1003797480/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Expert mining lawyers Rebecca Campbell and John Tivey of international law firm White & Case join the podcast for a discussion of the major risks that lie ahead for the global mining industry, including a slowing Chinese economy and worsening metal-import tariffs between major powers such as China, the U.S., Russia and the European Union. The discussion centres around a report by Campbell and Tivey published on Jan. 19, 2019, entitled, "Mining & Metals 2019: China and trade tensions top industry fear list." The report can be downloaded for free at: https://www.whitecase.com/publications/insight/mining-metals-2019-china-and-trade-tensions-top-industry-fear-list Visit www.whitecase.com for more information. This episode includes a "Mining Minute" promoted-content segment with Amit Gupta, chairman of Montreal-based gold explorer Yorbeau Resources. Yorbeau has gold properties in Quebec's Abitibi region, including one that has been newly optioned to Iamgold. Visit www.yorbeauresources.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped in on the annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada in Toronto on March 5, 2019, for a sit-in interview conducted by outgoing PDAC president Glenn Mullan. In this unabridged 20-minute interview, topics that Justin and Glenn touch on include technological innovation, sustainable mining practices, federal regulatory changes and reconciliation efforts with Canada's First Nations. This episode also includes a "Mining Minute" promoted-content segment with Amit Gupta, chairman of Montreal-based gold explorer Yorbeau Resources. Yorbeau has gold properties in Quebec's Abitibi region, including one that has been newly optioned to Iamgold. Visit www.yorbeauresources.com for more information. Full transcript of interview: https://www.northernminer.com/news/pdac-interview-justin-trudeau-speaks-on-canadian-mining-innovation-aboriginal-engagement/1003804813/ This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This mini-podcast features a clash of visions between Franco-Nevada chairman Pierre Lassonde and new Barrick Gold president and CEO Mark Bristow on the value of keeping Barrick's Canadian identity and robust head office presence in Toronto. With Bristow becoming Barrick's operating head on Jan. 1 with the finalization of the merger between Barrick and Bristow's Randgold Resources, Lassonde had a few choice words to say about the matter in the media and at the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame induction ceremony in January. During Bristow's first conference call with Barrick shareholders on Feb. 13, he gave a fuller explanation of the company's corporate restructuring, and rebutted what he called "those short little hysterical cries about us closing down stuff." Mark Bristow will be one of five keynote speakers at The Northern Miner's third annual Canadian Mining Symposium at Canada House in London on May 22. Visit https://www.northernminer.com/2019-canadian-mining-symposium/speakers/ for more details. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Jet Fueled Vixen" rhythm tracks by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Simon Moores, managing director of battery minerals advisory firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, appeared before a U.S. Senate committee for energy and minerals in February 2019 to once again sound the alarm on the lack of a domestic supply chain in the U.S. for the battery minerals lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite. (With Tesla's Gigafactory in Nevada being a notable exception.) The podcast presents 11 minutes of mining-related highlights from the 2.3-hour public hearing, and features comments from, in order of appearance: Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Simon Moores; Senator Joe Manchin III (D-West Virginia), ranking member of the committee; Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada); Ethan Zindler, head of Americas for Bloomberg New Energy Finance; and Senator Angus S. King, Jr. (D-Maine), The formal name of the the hearing is "Full Committee Hearing on the Outlook for Energy and Minerals Markets in the 116th Congress" and a link to the entire hearing on video is available at: https://www.energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/2/full-committee-hearing-to-examine-the-outlook-for-energy-and-minerals-markets-in-the-116th-congress Simon Moore's written testimony to the U.S. Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee is available at: https://www.energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/files/serve?File_id=9BAC3577-C7A4-4D6D-A5AA-33ACDB97C233 Visit Benchmark Mineral Intelligence at www.benchmarkminerals.com. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Jet Fueled Vixen" rhythm tracks by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features an in-depth interview with Andrew Swart of accounting and management-consulting giant Deloitte on the topic of major trends that miners need to keep an eye on in 2019. Based in Toronto, Andrew is Deloitte's Canadian Leader for Mining & Metals, and its Global Consulting Leader for Mining & Metals. Andrew emphasizes the need for miners to improve strategies regarding the emerging technologies of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost operational performance and to better manage risk. Other topics include water and power usage, changes in corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the evolving workforce. The interview coincides with the publication by Deloitte's global mining team of its 11th annual report, "Tracking the trends: the top 10 issues transforming the future of mining" which is available for free download at: https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/tracking-the-trends.html The podcast begins with an update on Vale's Feijao tailings spill disaster in Brazil, which at the time of recording had left 84 dead and 276 missing, most of whom were Vale employees. Read more on the disaster at : https://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-tailings-spill-at-feijao-is-vales-worst-yet/1003803607/ This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED ARTICLE: Commentary: Mining in the digital age by Andrew Swart https://www.northernminer.com/news/commentary-mining-in-the-digital-age/1003804015/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a round-table discussion on "Big Data" recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto in October 2018. The panelists are: Talia Dabby, director in the Technology Consulting, and People and Organization Practices at PwC Canada; Humera Malik, founder and CEO of Canvass Analytics; Glenn Mullan, president of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and president and CEO of Golden Valley Mines; Gordon Stothart, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Iamgold; and Shelby Yee, co-founder and CEO of RockMass Technologies. The panel is moderated by Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming. We also have the last in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Kiril Mugerman, president and CEO of GeoMega Resources, explaining how his company has developed a new, clean approach to mining and refining Rare Earths in North America. The episode has the fourth and final promoted-content "Mining Minute" segment with Cobalt 27 Capital chairman, CEO and founder Anthony Milewski talking about the team that's been assembled to push his streaming and royalty company forward. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
GeoMega Resources (TSXV: GMA) president and CEO Kiril Mugerman discusses the problems with the current mining and processing of rare earth elements (REEs) that are critical to making rare earth magnets used in advanced technology such as clean power generation, smartphones and electric vehicles. Over the past five years, his Montreal-based firm has developed a proprietary, clean rare earths separation technology and has a goal of scaling it up to commercial production levels. This is an edited portion of a sponsored presentation Mugerman gave at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto in October 2018. Visit ressourcesgeomega.ca for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Jet Fueled Vixen" rhythm tracks by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Peak Power COO Matt Sachs talks about how industrial users of electricity can use predictive technology to move off grid power during peak load times, and save money. This is an edited portion of a sponsored presentation Sachs gave at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto in October 2018. Visit www.peakpowerenergy.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Jet Fueled Vixen" rhythm tracks by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a round-table discussion on clean mining recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto in October 2018. The panelists are: Jason Goodhand, vice-president of business development at e-Zn Inc.; Cory McPhee, vice-president of corporate affairs, communications and sustainability at Vale Canada; John Mullally, vice-president of corporate affairs at Goldcorp; Nathan Stubina, managing director of innovation at McEwen Mining at the time of recording; Carl Weatherell, executive director and CEO of Canada Mining Innovation Council; Raziel Zisman, co-founder and partner, sustainable governance initiative, Whittle Consulting. The panel is moderated by Northern Miner staff writer Richard Quarisa. We also have the eighth in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has two managers from drilling company Major Drilling: Marc Landry, vice-president responsible for technology and supply chain; and Ian Wilson, innovation manager. The episode has our third in a month-long series of promoted-content "Mining Minute" segments with Cobalt 27 Capital chairman, CEO and founder Anthony Milewski talking the reasons behind his firm's growing exposure to nickel in addition to cobalt. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a round-table discussion on mine automation recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto in October 2018. The panelists are Mikko Koivunen, business line manager for automation at Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology; Walter Siggelkow, president and founder of HLS Hard-Line Solutions; Daniel Lucifora, manager of mine automation at Goldcorp; Jason Cox, executive vice-president of mine engineering at Roscoe Postle Associates; and Douglas Morrison, president and CEO of the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI). The panel is moderated by Alisha Hiyate, editor-in-chief of the Canadian Mining Journal. The episode begins with a quick chat with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro to unveil news of our upcoming Canadian Mining Symposium in London, U.K., on May 22, 2019, as well as the purchase by Northern Miner parent company Glacier Media of the rest of MINING.com and Mining Intelligence. We also speak with MINING.com editor Frik Els to get his reaction. We also have the seventh in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has IMP Automation's general manager of its North America Division Brad McBain talking about mine automation and integration of technologies. The episode has our second in a month-long series of promoted-content "Mining Minute" segments with Cobalt 27 Capital chairman, CEO and founder Anthony Milewski talking about his firms two big cobalt- nickel deals in 2018 at Voisey's Bay and Ramu. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Barrick Gold Retreats From Digital Reinvention https://www.wsj.com/articles/barrick-gold-retreats-from-digital-reinvention-1544103641 Harquail, Letwin and Eira Thomas to headline TNM's Canadian Mining Symposium in 2019 www.northernminer.com/news/harquail-letwin-and-eira-thomas-to-headline-tnms-canadian-mining-symposium-in-2019/1003801770/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features an in-depth interview with independent diamond analyst and consultant Paul Zimnisky on the rise this year of laboratory-created diamonds and their effect on the retail diamond market as well as the prospects of traditional miners of natural diamonds. In the interview, Paul and Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming also take a look at some of Paul's stock-market investments in the diamond-mining sector including Mountain Province Diamonds. Paul is reached via Skype in the New York City region. The episode also begins a month-long series of promoted-content "Mining Minute" segments with Cobalt 27 Capital chairman, CEO and founder Anthony Milewski talking about the electric-vehicle revolution and its relation to cobalt consumption. We also have the sixth in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has BTI Breaker Technologies director of sales for North America/International Terry McKague giving a profile of BTI's business and talking about its evolving teleremote-operation technology. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Paul Zimnisky website: www.paulzimnisky.com/ Article: "2018: The Year of the Lab-created Diamond" by Paul Zimnisky www.paulzimnisky.com/the-year-of-the-lab-created-diamond The Northern Miner Podcast - Episode 109: Diamond outlook brightens ft Paul Zimnisky and SRK's Hetman & Jakubec https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner/episode-109-diamond-outlook-brightens-ft-paul-zimnisky-and-srks-hetman-jakubec Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode concludes our two-part feature interview with Rob McEwen, chairman and chief owner of McEwen Mining, in conversation with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro, recorded live on the sidelines of the Silver & Gold Summit in San Francisco in late October 2018. Rob and Anthony continue their freewheeling conversation, touching on topics including: innovation in the mining industry; Peter Munk's legacy; the generosity of mining companies and the philanthropy of mining execs in Toronto; and the need for more rationality in developing Canada's resource industries in order to support wealth creation in wider society. We also have the fifth in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Cementation Canada president Roy Slack speaking about innovation in his company, plus his new role as incoming president of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Rob McEwen biography from McEwen Mining website: https://www.mcewenmining.com/about-us/rob-mcewen-bio/default.aspx The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 125: ‘Strive to Build' – in conversation with Rob McEwen, part 1 https://www.northernminer.com/news/the-northern-miner-podcast-episode-125-strive-to-build-in-conversation-with-rob-mcewen-part-1/1003800914/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This special episode features Rob McEwen, chairman and chief owner of McEwen Mining, in a freewheeling conversation with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro, recorded live on the sidelines of Cambridge House's Silver & Gold Summit in San Francisco in late October 2018. Rob and Anthony cover a wide variety of topics, including: gauging management's commitment to a company; the history of inflation, interest rates and gold prices; cryptocurrencies; new money entering the mining market; and Rob's temptation to run for political office. We also have the fourth in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has PwC Canada's Dean Braunsteiner speaking in his new role as National Mining Leader at PwC Canada. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Rob McEwen biography from McEwen Mining website: https://www.mcewenmining.com/about-us/rob-mcewen-bio/default.aspx The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 126: ‘Breaking Models' – in conversation with Rob McEwen, part 2 https://www.northernminer.com/news/the-northern-miner-podcast-episode-126-breaking-models-in-conversation-with-rob-mcewen-part-2/1003801094/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features Rick Howes, president and CEO of gold miner Dundee Precious Metals, in a keynote speech recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto in October 2018. Rick delves into the many complex issues revolving around driving innovation at a mining company, especially during the current era of accelerated technological improvement in computing power. We also have the third of our "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate catching up with Walter Siggelkow. Walter is president, owner and founder of Hard-Line Solutions, which specializes in automation solutions in mining. Visit www.hard-line.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINK: "Chelopech Revitalised" by Mining Magazine https://s21.q4cdn.com/589145389/files/doc_news/2017/Chelopech-revitalised-MM-November-2017.pdf Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features Agnico Eagle Mines vice-chair and CEO Sean Boyd in a "fireside" chat with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro. The in-depth interview was recorded live on-stage at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto in October 2018. Sean and Anthony cover a wide range of topics, including: innovation at Agnico's Goldex and LaRonde gold mines in Quebec; what it was like to follow in the footsteps of Agnico founder Paul Penna; how to foster prudent succession and internal promotions; and Agnico's emerging Nunavut operational platform. We also have the second of our "Sponsor Spotlight" segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate catching up with Sandvik's Mikko Koivunen on the sidelines of the event. Mikko is Business Line Manager of Mine Automation and Digital Solutions at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technologies in Canada. RELATED LINKS: Agnico Eagle's Sean Boyd is TNM's Mining Person of the Year http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/agnicos-sean-boyd-tnms-mining-person-year/1003794361/ The Northern Miner Podcast – Miner Moment #14: Agnico CEO Sean Boyd accepts TNM's Mining Person of the Year Award http://www.northernminer.com/news/the-northern-miner-podcast-miner-moment-14/1003800491/ Interview: Agnico's Sean Boyd says Meliadine to produce in Q2 2019 http://www.northernminer.com/news/agnicos-meliadine-project-on-track-for-production-in-q2-2019/1003797806/ Editorial: Industry veterans Boyd, Howes and Hemingway weigh in on innovation http://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-industry-veterans-boyd-howes-and-hemingway-weigh-in-on-innovation/1003800316/ "For the Long Haul" YouTube video regarding Sandvik technology being employed at Hecla Mining's Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec https://youtu.be/SbJwFySi9HU This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a keynote speech by one of the mining industry's leading futurists: George Hemingway, Partner and Head of the Innovation Practice at The Stratalis Group in New York City. Recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto in mid-October 2018, George's keynote touches on all aspects of how a mining company can formulate the best strategies to drive innovation. We also have the first of our "Sponsor Spotlight" segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate catching up with Goldcorp's Manager of Mine Automation Daniel Lucifora on the sidelines of the event. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this episode, staff writer Richard Quarisa interviews three mining portfolio managers at this year's Precious Metals Summit in beautiful Beaver Creek, Colo., in late September as all three share their takes on the future for the gold market plus a few of their favourite picks among the precious metals juniors. In order of appearance, Richard speaks with Doug Groh, portfolio manager at Tocqueville Asset Management; Robert Cohen, vice-president and portfolio manager at Dynamic Funds; and Joe Foster, portfolio manager at Van Eck Associates. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this episode we welcome into the Toronto studio author Nean Allman to talk about her newly published coffee table book "A history: Placer Development Limited and Placer Dome Inc." Nean and Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming explore the rich legacy of the Vancouver-based major that grew to become one of the world's largest gold mining companies before its takeover by Barrick Gold a decade ago. Nean shares stories that include Placer Dome's exotic origins and its connection to U.S. aviator Amelia Earhart and her final flight in the South Pacific. Buy the book at www.aplacerdomehistory.com. Read a book excerpt at http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/book-excerpt-placer-development-and-amelia-earharts-final-flight/1003799921/ This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Part 3: Some people love me and some people hate me. "I'd been burned. You wake up and you don't have a friend in the world. You don't have anyone who will come in and save you." Margaret Kent We conclude our exclusive, in-depth interview with Stratabound Minerals chairman Margaret "Peggy" Kent, carried out by Northern Miner senior staff writer Trish Saywell on the sidelines of the PDAC convention in Toronto earlier this year. Peggy deals head on with questions about the most contentious episode of her career: her and her management's handling in the 1990s of Royal Oak Mines' problematic Giant gold mine in Yellowknife, N.W.T., which was plagued with labour, financial and environmental difficulties -- culminating in 1992 in the shocking murder by a striking miner of nine replacement workers and union members who had crossed the picket line to return to work. On a lighter note, Trish unearths some personal details about Peggy's family and exercise regimen, and the interview wraps up with discussion of Peggy's experiences as a female executive in a male-dominated industry. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). RELATED LINK: Canadian Encyclopedia: The Giant Mine Murders https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/giant-mine-murders/ Audio Editorial Assistant: Liam Zisman Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Andrea's Theme" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Part 2: I took too much risk. "That's the problem with this business: people drink their own Kool-Aid." Margaret Kent We continue with Part 2 of our exclusive, in-depth interview with Stratabound Minerals chairman Margaret "Peggy" Kent, carried out by Northern Miner senior staff writer Trish Saywell on the sidelines of the PDAC convention in Toronto earlier this year. Peggy goes into detail on various aspects of the Royal Oak Mines gold mining empire at its peak in the early 1990s when she was CEO, including the controversial expropriation of the Windy Craggy copper deposit by the B.C. government to make a park, and the perils of a miner taking on too much debt. She also shares some fond remembrances of her lifelong business partner Ross Burns, who passed away two years ago, including their weird "opportunity" to invest in Bre-X Minerals before it was proved to be a fraud. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Audio Editorial Assistant: Liam Zisman Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Andrea's Theme" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Part 1: My world came crashing down. "There's a few of us still left around the industry who have seen it all and done it all." So begins this exclusive, in-depth interview with Stratabound Minerals chairman Margaret "Peggy" Kent, carried out by Northern Miner senior staff writer Trish Saywell on the sidelines of the PDAC convention in Toronto earlier this year. In Part 1 of the interview, Peggy reflects on some of the wisdom she's gained from her long and controversial run as a mining executive, including as CEO of Royal Oak Mines (when she was named Peggy Witte) including major problems at the Giant mine in Yellowknife, N.W.T., and the gold major's devastating bankruptcy in the mid-1990s. She also talks about the Yukon and her latest venture Stratabound Minerals, with its grassroots gold property in the territory. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Audio Editorial Assistant: Liam Zisman Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Andrea's Theme" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode takes a look at the junior graphite market, which is awakening from a five-year slumber as demand for graphite in the electric vehicle and grid storage sectors begins to take off. Our feature interview is with Gregory Bowes, CEO of Ottawa-based graphite developer Northern Graphite (TSXV: NGC; US-OTC: NGPHF), who gives an overview of graphite prices and the latest global supply and demand trends, plus an update on his firm's advanced Bissett Creek graphite project in Ontario. Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming also gives a roundup of junior graphite plays around the world. RELATED LINK: Commentary: The graphite opportunity within the EV boom http://www.northernminer.com/commodities-markets/minerals-commentary-the-graphite-opportunity-within-the-ev-boom/1003798139/ This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a discussion on the biggest factors affecting mining investment worldwide, with heavy-hitter panelists Jeffrey Couch, managing director and head of investment and corporate banking for Europe at BMO Capital Markets; Dean McPherson, head of business development for global mining at TMX Group; and Shea Small, co-leader of global mining at McCarthy Tetrault. The panel was moderated by Chris Hinde, director of reports at SNL Metals & Mining, and recorded live at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium at Canada House in London, U.K., in April 2018. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a wide ranging panel discussion on the future of "responsible mining" as end users of metals such as BMW and Apple demand more information from miners and assurances their mineral products are being sourced ethically. The discussion features panelists Lisa Davis, CEO of PearTree Securities; Aidan Davy, COO of the International Council on Metals & Mining; and Sandra Gogal, partner and aboriginal leader at Miller Thomson. The panel was moderated by Andrew Cheatle, senior vice-president for Africa at Forbes & Manhattan Group, and recorded live at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium at Canada House in London, U.K., in April 2018. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this final installment of our trilogy on the Canadian diamond mining scene, we present a wide-ranging discussion on the topic by three veteran mining execs: Matt Manson, president and CEO of Stornoway Diamond; George Read, VP of exploration & development at Star Diamond (formerly Shore Gold); and Peter Ravenscroft, managing director of Burgundy Diamonds. The panel was recorded live at The Northern Miner's inaugural Diamonds in Canada Symposium at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto in June 2018, with Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming as moderator. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Recorded live at The Northern Miner's inaugural Diamonds in Canada Symposium in Toronto in June 2018, this episode features in-depth "fireside" chats with two Canadian diamond mining icons: Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee and Diavik co-discoverer Gren Thomas and his daughter Eira Thomas, president and CEO of Lucara Diamond. Gren tells about how he got into mining, shares the excitement of the Diavik discovery, and gives his views on the current state of Canadian diamond exploration. Eira offers her own perspective of the Diavik discovery and updates on us Lucara's efforts to recover mega-size diamonds. She also discusses Lucara's new interest in M&A, and its intention to shake up the diamond selling system via a new acquisition named Clara Diamond Solutions Corporation. Serving as interviewer is Alisha Hiyate, editor of Diamonds in Canada magazine (www.northernminer.com/digital-editions/diamonds-in-canada) and editor-in-chief of Canadian Mining Journal (www.canadianminingjournal.com). This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). RELATED LINKS: Diamonds an enduring passion for Gren Thomas http://www.northernminer.com/news/diamonds-an-enduring-passion-for-gren-thomas/1003796949/ Eira Thomas takes the reins at Lucara http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/eira-thomas-takes-the-reins-at-lucara/1003796952/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode features a panel with Integra Resources chairman and VRify CEO Stephen de Jong, PwC national mining leader Liam Fitzgerald, and SAP global head of mining Georg Grandl. The trio give a glimpse of some of the new technology that could be adopted in the mining industry, plus new ways of communicating when telling the story of mining to the next generation of stakeholders. Recorded live at the Canadian Mining Symposium at Canada House in London, U.K., in April, with JWN Energy president and CEO Bill Whitelaw serving as moderator. The episode begins with Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming giving a run-down of metal prices and the slew of new reports on the supply and demand fundamentals of industrial metals. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week we serve up a double-header offering of highlights from the Canadian Mining Symposium in London: an interview with Condor Gold chairman and CEO Mark Child; and a panel session with Yukon Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Stephen Mills, Atac Resources president and CEO Graham Downs, and Alexco Resources president and CEO Clynton Nauman. Serving as interviewer is Bill Whitelaw, president and CEO of JWN Energy. The panel moderator is Thomas Horton, vice-president of project development at Pembridge Resources. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Fresh from The Northern Miner's inaugural Diamonds in Canada Symposium in Toronto in mid-June, we present a featured talk by New York City-based analyst Paul Zimnisky on the encouraging supply and demand outlook for diamonds. Then we turn to SRK consultants Casey Hetman and Jarek Jakubec for their latest thoughts on the technical challenges of diamond exploration and mining. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). RELATED STORY: Editorial: De Beers enters synthetic diamond jewellery market http://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-de-beers-enters-synthetic-diamond-jewellery-market/1003796818/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Are Canada's Northwest Territories a prime destination for the world's mineral explorers and developers? While the NWT may have gained a reputation a decade ago as having become too bureaucratic for miners, the territorial government has in recent years emerged with stronger regulatory powers taken on from the federal government and a new drive to make the jurisdiction attractive for mineral investment. Featured is a NWT panel session held at the Canadian Mining Symposium in London in April 2018 with: Wally Schumann, Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment and Minister of Infrastructure (introductory remarks); Tom Jensen, Northwest Territories Deputy Minister, Tourism and Investment; Michael J. Byron, president and CEO, Nighthawk Gold; Joseph Campbell, CEO, TerraX Minerals; Ken Armstrong, president and CEO, North Arrow Minerals; and Robin Goad, president and CEO, Fortune Minerals. Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming served as moderator. We also have a new Ric's Picks segment with Northern Miner staff writer Richard Quarisa. John sets the table with a roundup of the biggest commodity and mining news. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week we present a fascinating panel discussion delving into relations between First Nations, mining companies and the provincial government in northwestern B.C.'s Golden Triangle mining camp. The panel, which took place at the Canadian Mining Symposium in London in April, was moderated by Northern Miner staff writer Richard Quarisa. The panelists are Dave Nikolejsin, Deputy Minister, Province of British Columbia; Walter Coles Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Skeena Resources Ltd; Chad Norman Day, President, Tahltan Central Government; Corinne McKay, Secretary-Treasurer, Nisga'a Lisims Government; and Charles J. Greig, Vice President Exploration, GT Gold Corp. Editor-in-chief John Cumming rounds out the episode with review of commodities and a first look at the biggest news in years in the diamond industry: De Beers' full embrace of lab-grown diamonds through its newly formed Lightbox Jewelry business. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This focus of this week's episode is Quebec's Plan Nord — the multi-decade and multi-billion dollar program by the Quebec government to build infrastructure and develop resource industries in the province's far north. The discussion takes place at Canada House in London, beginning with welcoming remarks by Janice Charette, Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and then moves to a feature talk by Robert Sauvé, CEO of the Société du Plan Nord — the Quebec government-owned company tasked with overseeing execution of the plan. Then we launch into a lively panel discussion with Sauvé joined by the heads of three junior mining companies active in the Plan Nord territory: Guy Bourassa, president and CEO of Nemaska Lithium; Pascal Hamelin, president and COO of Metanor Resources; and Darin Wagner, president and CEO of Balmoral Resources. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Cobalt, lithium and other battery minerals are the focus of this week's episode. First we interview Cobalt 27 Capital's chairman and CEO Anthony Milewski and delve into the latest cobalt news. Follow Anthony Milewski on Twitter at https://twitter.com/A_Milewski Download Cobalt 27 Capital's latest corporate presentation explaining cobalt in electric vehicles at http://co27.com/investors/presentation/ Then we move to a panel discussion at the Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium in London with Nemaska Lithium president and CEO Guy Bourassa, Fortune Minerals president and CEO Robin Goad, CRU Consulting's head of technology metals and energy Rebecca Gordon, and Cobalt Blockchain president and COO Lance Hooper. The panel is moderated by Northern Miner staff writer Richard Quarisa. The podcast also has our traditional commodities round-up by Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme", "Hot Pursuit" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this episode, U.S. Global Investors Inc.'s CEO Frank Holmes joins us from San Antonio, Texas, to talk about the big picture for the global economy and what it means for gold, copper and the U.S. dollar. Frank shares his experience launching U.S. Global's new gold ETF, and discusses where things are headed with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, as well as his chairmanship of Vancouver-based HIVE Blockchain Technologies Inc. (TSXV: HIVE). Northern Miner editor-in-chief and podcast host John Cumming sets the table with a review of the latest commodity prices and news. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Barrick Gold president Kelvin Dushnisky is recorded live at the Canadian Mining Symposium at Canada House in London as he accepts a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of Barrick founder Peter Munk and speaks on Peter's legacy. Then he is interviewed by Canaccord Genuity mining analyst Carey MacRury on a host of topics including Barrick's slimming down over the past four years and what the future holds for Canada's largest gold miner. Northern Miner editor-in-chief and podcast host John Cumming sets the table with a review of the latest commodity prices and news. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). REFERENCED LINKS: Editorial: Former Massey CEO Blankenship convicted of conspiracy http://www.northernminer.com/court-cases/editorial-former-massey-ceo-blankenship-convicted-of-conspiracy/1003734871/ YouTube: "Ditch Mitch" Don Blankenship Campaign Ad https://youtu.be/nW4cSKWPre4 Fox News: Blankenship defends controversial remarks, addresses critics https://youtu.be/adb_VbX5h80 Mining titan and philanthropist Peter Munk's lifetime of achievement http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/mining-titan-and-philanthropist-peter-munks-lifetime-of-achievement/1003795347/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We travel to the heart of London to bring you this week's episode featuring an in-depth interview by Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro with Franco-Nevada chairman and Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee Pierre Lassonde. This exclusive interview is recorded live at the Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium held in late April in Canada House at Trafalgar Square. Pierre touches on a few stories from his youth; recounts how he and his partner Seymour Schulich bought the fateful royalty on Barrick Gold's Goldstrike property; assesses Franco's current royalty model; and gives his outlook for gold in the years ahead. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Show less
Still podcasting from the heart of London, we feature in episode 102 an exclusive interview by CopperBank Resources executive chairman and CEO Gianni Kovacevic with the iconic mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty, chairman of Pan American Silver and Equinox Gold, and Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee. The interview is recorded live at The Northern Miner's Canadian Mining Symposium held in late April at Canada House at Trafalgar Square. Despite his many years involved with silver and copper projects, Ross reveals himself here to be keenest on gold's prospects, saying "I love gold right now ... I'm buying lots of gold ... I'm fired up about it ... it's my principal focus." He also touches on copper being the ultimate "energy metal" and has some choice words to say about what he perceives as hypocrisy shown by some environmentalists. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this episode we celebrate dual milestones of 100 episodes and 100,000 listens with two mystery guests from Vancouver familiar to longtime podcast listeners. We also take a tour through the latest commodity prices and news. Our feature interview is with renowned geoscientist and Cornell University prof John F.H. Thompson, who is heading up the organization putting together the trailblazing Resources for Future Generations 2018 conference from June 16-21 in Vancouver(www.rfg2018.org). (Read his bio here: http://www.eas.cornell.edu/people/profile.cfm?netid=jft66.) Much thanks to our regular podcast sponsors the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Street Party", "Miami Nights - Main Theme", "Hot Pursuit" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This episode is all about base metals, with the latest news in iron ore, copper and zinc. And the biggest news of all is the imposition of sanctions by the U.S. government on Russian aluminum giant Rusal, whose shares immediately dropped by more than 50%, and the turmoil this has created in global aluminum markets. Plus, a look at the past month of trading of mining stocks on Canadian exchanges and a new episode of Ric's Picks. A big thank you to our regular podcast sponsors the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme", "Andrea's Theme", "I can feel it coming" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this episode Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming and senior staff writer Trish Saywell take a look back at the remarkable life and career of Barrick Gold founder Peter Munk, who died on March 28. From humble origins as a immigrant to Canada, Munk's business savvy shone bright through a series of ventures that ranged from consumer electronics and South Pacific resorts to gold mining and real estate. In addition to our regular podcast sponsors the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com), we welcome our Mining Minute sponsor SRK Consulting (www.srk.com/en). Related story links: Barrick to continue gold acquisition http://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-to-continue-gold-acquisition/1000171880/ Profile: Robert Smith: ALL THE RIGHT MOVES http://www.northernminer.com/news/profile-all-the-riaght-moves/1000123651/ Nevada gold mine forms foundation for Barrick http://www.northernminer.com/news/nevada-gold-mine-forms-foundation-for-barrick/1000125179/ `Mining Man of Year' awarded jointly to Barrick's Munk and Smith http://www.northernminer.com/news/mining-man-of-year-awarded-jointly-to-barrick-s-munk-and/1000133878/ 1994: A LOOK BACK — The events that led to . . .The making http://www.northernminer.com/news/1994-a-look-back-the-events-that-led-to-the-making/1000139679/ Barrick aims to take top spot in gold production http://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-aims-to-take-top-spot-in-gold-production/1000160864/ PDAC honors Felderhof and Munk http://www.northernminer.com/news/pdac-honors-felderhof-and-munk/1000161593/ OBITUARY — Robert Smith http://www.northernminer.com/news/obituary-robert-smith/1000101402/ Munk, James enter Canadian Mining Hall of Fame http://www.northernminer.com/news/munk-james-enter-canadian-mining-hall-of-fame/1000110859/ Barrick looks for 2003 turnaround http://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-looks-for-2003-turnaround/1000118619/ Metals Commentary: Barrick's hedging moratorium explained http://www.northernminer.com/news/metals-commentary-barrick-s-hedging-moratorium-explained/1000155359/ Barrick eyes last bite of Placer http://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-eyes-last-bite-of-placer/1000201392/ Regent takes reins at Barrick http://www.northernminer.com/news/regent-takes-reins-at-barrick/1000089604/ Barrick Raising US$4B To Slash Hedge Book http://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-raising-us-4b-to-slash-hedge-book/1000341381/ Editorial: Is Barrick tired of gold? http://www.northernminer.com/commodities-markets/is-barrick-tired-of-gold/1000409128/ Miners open their wallets at ‘Rock of Ages' gala http://www.northernminer.com/news/miners-open-their-wallets-at-rock-of-ages-gala/1000519462/ Munk gives $18M to heart research http://www.northernminer.com/news/munk-gives-18m-to-heart-research/1000717239/ Munk, Bharti give millions to Ontario institutions http://www.northernminer.com/news/munk-bharti-give-millions-to-ontario-institutions/1000732205/ Lumwana's margins below Barrick's expectations http://www.northernminer.com/news/lumwanas-margins-below-barricks-expectations/1000954827/ Editorial: Barrick hints at Munk's retirement http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/barrick-hints-munk-may-soon-retire/1002710720/ Editorial: Barrick-Newmont fling ends in acrimony http://www.northernminer.com/financial-matters/editorial-barrick-newmont-fling-ends-in-acrimony/1003039906/ Editorial: Barrick goes CEO-less, doubles down on presidents http://www.northernminer.com/commodities-markets/editorial-barrick-goes-ceo-less-doubles-down-on-presidents/1003173879/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme", "Andrea's Theme", "I can feel it coming" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In this episode we take a journey deep into the jungle of Suriname to talk to some of the people behind Iamgold's turnaround of its Rosebel gold mine. Once slated to close in 2018, mine life now extends past 2028, with over 14 million oz. gold in resources. Featured interview by editor-in-chief John Cumming with GM Suresh Kalathil, CFO Gord Stothart and VP of Exploration Craig MacDougall. We have breaking news of Peter Munk's passing, and then appearances by Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro to talk about the upcoming Canadian Mining Symposium in London on April 24-25, staff writer Richard Quarisa with his "Ric's Picks" segment and online editor Adrian Pocobelli to review the latest social media postings and trends including Bitcoin, James Turk, James Dines and #MeTooMining. In addition to our regular podcast sponsors the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com), we welcome this month's Mining Minute sponsor SRK Consulting (www.srk.com/en). Related story links: Editorial: Glimmers of hope for uranium miners http://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-glimmers-of-hope-for-uranium-miners/1003795038/ Site visit: Iamgold turns around Rosebel in Suriname http://www.northernminer.com/news/site-visit-iamgold-turns-around-rosebel-in-suriname/1003795015/ Bitcoin versus gold debate at PDAC, archived on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/190183217710201/posts/10156357631023958 John Davies on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renegadestyle/status/978360391800705024 Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme", "Andrea's Theme", "Outfoxing the Fox", "I can feel it coming" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Join The Northern Miner's Toronto editorial team as we survey the latest in the junior mining scene in Canada and beyond. Editor-in-chief John Cumming looks at declining metal prices, junior gold M&A and recent market stats; senior staff writer Trish Saywell reports on banking and newsletter panels at the PDAC; and staff writer Richard Quarisa digs up intriguing mining company stories in his Ric's Picks segment. In addition to our regular podcast sponsors the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com), we welcome this month's Mining Minute sponsor SRK Consulting (www.srk.com/en). This is followed by our feature interview with Brady Fletcher, managing director of the TSX Venture Exchange (www.tsx.com). Follow Brady on his twitter feed at https://twitter.com/fletcher_brady . Articles referenced: Hecla to acquire Klondex for US$462 million http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/hecla-to-acquire-klondex-for-us462-million-in-cash-and-shares/1003794872/ Editorial: New DRC tax rates chasten foreign miners http://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-new-drc-tax-rates-chasten-foreign-miners/1003794691/ PDAC 2018: Bankers on lessons learned, exploration, finance trends http://www.northernminer.com/news/pdac-bankers-discuss-lessons-learned-exploration-mine-finance-trends/1003794607/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme", "Andrea's Theme", "Outfoxing the Fox", "I can feel it coming" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Northern Miner podcast takes a turn this week as it relocates to our Toronto head office with a new cast of regular hosts including editor-in-chief John Cumming, senior staff writer Trish Saywell, staff writer Richard Quarisa and online editor Adrian Pocobelli. We start with a salute to our Mining Person of the Year for 2017: Sean Boyd of Agnico Eagle Mines. We then move into a quick review of commodity prices, recent DRC news, and a look at some of the exploration and mining stats that were released during the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention. In addition to our regular podcast sponsors the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com), we welcome this month's new Mining Minute sponsor SRK Consulting (www.srk.com/en). We introduce a new segment called "Ric's picks", where Richard tells us of a few miners that caught his eye on the stock market in the past week. That's followed by a feature interview with Stephen Stewart, who is a CEO of Orefinders Resources (www.orefinders.ca) and a director and co-founder of the Toronto chapter of the Young Mining Professionals (www.youngminingprofessionals.com). Articles referenced: Agnico Eagle's Sean Boyd is TNM's Mining Person of the Year http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/agnicos-sean-boyd-tnms-mining-person-year/1003794361/ Editorial: New DRC tax rates chasten foreign miners http://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-new-drc-tax-rates-chasten-foreign-miners/1003794691/ Facts ‘n' Figures: BC mining and exploration see resurgence, study finds http://www.northernminer.com/news/facts-n-figures-bc-mining-exploration-sees-resurgence-study-finds/1003794648/ Helicopter attacked in mid-air at Tahoe's Escobal http://www.northernminer.com/news/helicopter-flying-tahoes-escobal-mine-attacked/1003790366/ Catherine Raw, Stephen de Jong named ‘Young Mining Professionals of the Year' http://www.northernminer.com/news/ymp-test/1003793693/ Orefinders assembles western Abitibi land package http://www.northernminer.com/news/orefinders-assembles-abitibi-land-package/1003792140/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week we're talking infrastructure! The show will specifically focus on the Sept. 2 announcement of the $360-million Yukon Resource Gateway Project. The joint federal and territorial initiative is designed to "improve road access in two mineral-rich areas: the Dawson Range in central Yukon and the Nahanni Range Road in southeastern Yukon." The project will reportedly upgrade "over 650 km" of road and build or replace numerous bridges, culverts, and stream crossings. We're joined by Yukon Mining Alliance chair, and president and CEO of Western Copper and Gold (TSX: WRN; NYSE-MKT: WRN), Paul West-Sells to discuss the funding process and what the project could mean for mineral exploration and development in the territory. We talk Goldcorp's (TSX: G; NYSE: GG) Coffee project and the impact of major mining investment. Meanwhile, Matt digs into a few eye-catching headlines that came across the newswire recently, including new drill intercepts from GT Gold's (TSXV: GTT; US-OTC: GTGDF) emerging Saddle South discovery in B.C. and Kirkland Lake Gold's (TSX: KL; NYSE: KL) strategic investment in Australia-focused explorer Novo Resources (TSXV: NVO; USOTC: NSRPF). 5:05 Base metal update (zinc, nickel, copper) 5:45 Gold and USD update 6:46 Headlines around the mining world ft. Novo Resources, GT Gold, and Lundin Mining 13:00 Yukon Mining Alliance chair, and president and CEO of Western Copper and Gold, Paul West-Sells on instractruture Articles referenced: The Progressive Mine Forum in Toronto: www.northernminer.com/progressive-mine-forum/ Kirkland Lake rides high grades towards banner year: http://www.northernminer.com/news/kirkland-lake-rides-high-grades-towards-banner-year/1003789201/ Novo Resources strikes gold at Purdy's Reward in Australia: http://www.northernminer.com/news/novo-resources-strikes-gold-purdys-reward/1003788541/ GT Gold surges on greenfield discovery: http://www.northernminer.com/news/gt-gold-surges-greenfield-discovery-bcs-golden-triangle/1003788300/ Site visit: Western Copper approaches final mine design at Casino: http://www.northernminer.com/news/site-visit-western-copper-closes-final-mine-design-casino/1003783863/ Music Credits: "Cool Rock" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Isolated" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
There's plenty to talk about on this week's Northern Miner podcast as Matt swings by the International Metal Writers Conference in Vancouver to catch-up with some of our favourite newsletter analysts and companies. First, we sit down with the Mercenary Geologist, Mickey Fulp, to catch up on junior mining markets. Mickey digs into exploration innovation, the state of copper markets, and unveils his new red-metal pick: Trilogy Metals (TSX: TMQ; NYSE-MKT: TMQ). We talk district-scale land packages, the next generation of discoveries, and much more! Then Matt checks in with Yukon Mining Alliance chair, and Western Copper and Gold (TSX: WRN; NYSE-MKT: WRN) CEO, Paul West-Sells to talk about the upcoming field season in the Yukon and how the presence of so many major gold miners has impacted the jurisdiction. We discuss infrastructure challenges, including the potential for liquefied natural gas (LNG), and geopolitical risk. Timeline: Mickey Fulp junior mining and commodity update: 3:15 State of junior markets and exploration: 5:10 Investment my the gold majors: 7:10 Innovation in exploration: 9:10 Base metal update ft. copper & zinc: 13:10 Precious metal update ft. gold & silver: 20:45 Dr. Paul West-Sells of the Yukon Mining Alliance: 26:45 B.C. NDP-Green coalition: 37:15 Articles referenced: Lukas Lundin: Copper is the ‘commodity of choice': http://www.northernminer.com/news/lukas-lundin-copper-commodity-choice/1003786598/ Barrick, Acacia embroiled in political turmoil in Tanzania: http://www.northernminer.com/news/barrick-acacia-embroiled-political-turmoil-tanzania/1003786659/ Facts ‘n' Figures: Global silver mine production drops for first time in 14 years: http://www.northernminer.com/commodities-markets/facts-n-figures-global-silver-mine-production-drops-first-time-14-years/1003786595/ Facts ‘n' Figures: World copper mine production soars 5% in 2016, ICSG finds: www.northernminer.com/commodities-ma…ds/1003785422/ AllianceBernstein: More investment in copper needed: www.northernminer.com/news/investmen…ys/1003785134/ Eldorado eyes the Abitibi with $590M bid for Integra: http://www.northernminer.com/news/eldorado-eyes-abitibi-590m-integra-deal/1003786331/ Music Credit: Energy Recorded by Bensound (www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/energy) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0 Music Credit: Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week: Ellis interviews Dr. Gretchen Bakke, author of The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future. Listen for updated news from Kootenay Silver, new Yukon Mining Alliance sponsor Victoria Gold, Silvercrest Metals and Northern Vertex as Ellis tours the Moss Mine Project in NW Arizona. Pure Energy Minerals, Silvercorp Metals and Goldcliff Mining Corp round out the program this week.
This week: Ellis interviews Dr. Gretchen Bakke, author of The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future. Listen for updated news from Kootenay Silver, new Yukon Mining Alliance sponsor Victoria Gold, Silvercrest Metals and Northern Vertex as Ellis tours the Moss Mine Project in NW Arizona. Pure Energy Minerals, Silvercorp Metals and Goldcliff Mining Corp round out the program this week.
Join Ellis Martin for an interview with Cambridge House International President, Jay Martin as we discuss the upcoming CanTech Conference (Technology) on January 18, 2017 and the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference on January 22-23, 2017. Ellis will be attending both and conducting interviews at the Yukon Mining Alliance's Pavilion at the Vancouver event! This is a must attend event if you love mining resource stocks! Also in this episode, Ellis speaks with Patrick Highsmith of Pure Energy Minerals (PEMIF)(PE.V), Peter Dasler of Canalaska Uranium (CVVUF)CVV), George Sanders of Goldcliff Resource Corp (GCFFF)GCN.V), Ken Berry of Northern Vertex (NHVCF)(NEE.V) and James McDonald with Kootenay Silver (KOOYF)(KTN).
Join Ellis Martin for an interview with Cambridge House International President, Jay Martin as we discuss the upcoming CanTech Conference (Technology) on January 18, 2017 and the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference on January 22-23, 2017. Ellis will be attending both and conducting interviews at the Yukon Mining Alliance's Pavilion at the Vancouver event! This is a must attend event if you love mining resource stocks! Also in this episode, Ellis speaks with Patrick Highsmith of Pure Energy Minerals (PEMIF)(PE.V), Peter Dasler of Canalaska Uranium (CVVUF)CVV), George Sanders of Goldcliff Resource Corp (GCFFF)GCN.V), Ken Berry of Northern Vertex (NHVCF)(NEE.V) and James McDonald with Kootenay Silver (KOOYF)(KTN).
Ellis Martin was recently invited to Dawson City,Yukon Territory of Canada. He was a guest of the Yukon Government's department of Economic Development, attending an event sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance. He interviewed Brent Bergeron of Goldcorp GG, Geologist and Newsletter writer, Mickey Fulp, Graham Downs of ATAC Resources TSX-V:ATC, John McConnell of Victoria Gold Corp TSX-V:VIT and Tara Christie of Banyan Gold TSX-V:BYN, Also in this broadcast, hear Kolin Ozonian of Nobilis Health HLTH.
Ellis Martin was recently invited to Dawson City,Yukon Territory of Canada. He was a guest of the Yukon Government's department of Economic Development, attending an event sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance. He interviewed Brent Bergeron of Goldcorp GG, Geologist and Newsletter writer, Mickey Fulp, Graham Downs of ATAC Resources TSX-V:ATC, John McConnell of Victoria Gold Corp TSX-V:VIT and Tara Christie of Banyan Gold TSX-V:BYN, Also in this broadcast, hear Kolin Ozonian of Nobilis Health HLTH.