In this episode, we chat with Neil Herbert, Chairman of Pulsar Helium, a leading primary helium exploration and development company listed in Canada and the United Kingdom, with its flagship Topaz Project in Minnesota, USA, which has one of the world's highest concentrations of helium. Neil brings over 30 years leading and advising companies from start up, through IPOs, development and over US$3bn of M&A.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Pulsar Helium is focused on a primary helium project in Minnesota, which boasts some of the highest concentrations of helium globally, with a significant advantage of having no hydrocarbon association. Helium is increasingly vital for various technological applications, particularly in microprocessor production and healthcare (e.g., MRI scanners).  The U.S. federal government is actively supporting projects like Pulsar Helium, aiming to ensure local supply chains for critical materials.  The project requires relatively modest capital expenditure (between $10 million to $50 million) due to its small footprint and the absence of toxic gases. Financing options include existing bank facilities and potential state and federal support. If current testing goes well, Pulsar Helium aims to reach a financial investment decision (FID) early next year, with potential production starting as early as 2026, depending on the success of ongoing operations and permitting processes. BEST MOMENTS "The value of helium is around 100 times that of natural gas. It's a very high value product, and the potential returns on these projects could be phenomenal." "We started looking at projects in Africa, but when this opportunity came up in the States, it was just a no brainer. It was a project that was so good, you couldn't miss it." "The biggest consumer in the world of helium is actually the United States. They have a big space program and a big healthcare industry, making local supply crucial." "We're looking at a range of CapEx around 10 to 50 million. Given the relative modest amounts of money involved, I don't expect enormous problems with that." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS  X > https://x.com/pulsarhelium LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulsar-helium-inc YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHGkYuAePJw $PLSR Insights > https://pulsarhelium.com/Community/PLSR-Insights/default.aspx https://www.pulsarhelium.com/overview/default.aspx connect@pulsarhelium.com CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat with Michael Townsend, Director of Magma Silver, who are a Canadian precious metals exploration company focused on developing the high-sulfidation Ninobamba and Jeromina silver and gold project in Peru. Michael has extensive experience in corporate finance spanning over 30 years in Capital Markets and is one of the founding partners of Altus Capital Partners, a boutique investment bank based in Vancouver, Canada. He gives us an overview of Magma Silver, how to source and what makes a good deal, the current climate, and what the future holds for junior exploration. KEY TAKEAWAYS Magma Silver, initially focused on cobalt exploration, has pivoted to developing the Ninobamba and Jeromina silver and gold projects in Peru, with plans to drill and confirm existing mineralization while establishing community agreements. A strong reputation for integrity and follow-through in the industry has led to a high volume of deal flow, allowing for selective investment in promising projects. This reputation is crucial for attracting opportunities and maintaining relationships. Current macroeconomic conditions favour commodities like silver and gold, with silver recently breaking out against gold. The exploration sector is expected to see a resurgence as public interest and investment return to the industry. The company aims to increase its market valuation by proving the substantial mineral resources in the ground, with plans for further drilling and potential acquisition of additional projects, particularly in favourable jurisdictions like Mexico. BEST MOMENTS "We have a community agreement on the Jeromina. We need to get on the ground and make a community agreement with the Ninobamba community. And that's probably the most important piece." "I think a revaluation is what happens. You say, well, that company's got to be worth a lot more than $6.5 million Canadian." "I do believe that all the best projects or most of the best projects in the world are already in a company, already in another junior explorer or major for that matter." "Silver has been to $50 twice... but when it moves, it really moves." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS  Contact: Michael Townsend mdt@altuscapital.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-townsend-062253158/ Website: www.magmasilver.com https://www.instagram.com/magmasilver/ https://x.com/MagmaSilverCorp https://www.linkedin.com/company/magma-silver/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat with Wilson Monteiro, Global Business Line Manager for Gearless Mill Drives at ABB who are a leading provider of technologies and solutions for various industries, such as mining in motion, process and robotics. Wilson tells us about ABB, gearless technology, predictive maintenance, automation, digitalisation, and much more around the process and technology space. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wilson has a diverse background in electrical engineering, sales, and management, with extensive experience in automation and artificial intelligence. His career has spanned various roles at ABB and other companies, leading to his current position managing the gearless mill drive business globally. Uptime is critical in the mining industry, not only for profit but also for sustainability. Keeping machinery operational minimises CO2 emissions and maximises the efficiency of existing assets, which is increasingly important as the industry faces pressure to reduce emissions and improve productivity. Gearless mill drives (GMDs) are highlighted as a more energy-efficient solution compared to traditional technologies, offering up to 3.6% energy savings. This efficiency is significant when considering the large number of GMDs in operation globally, contributing to lower carbon footprints in mining operations. The shift towards integrated electrification, automation, and digitalisation is essential for modern mining operations. This integration leads to safer operations, fewer personnel on-site, and improved communication between systems, ultimately enhancing productivity and safety. Predictive maintenance, powered by AI, allows for proactive management of equipment by using real-time data to anticipate issues before they occur. This approach not only extends the life of machinery but also enhances operational efficiency and safety by reducing unexpected breakdowns. BEST MOMENTS "Uptime used to be all about profit. Today, it's about sustainability, too. Even a small hiccup can mean millions in lost production."  "GMDs cut out mechanical losses because there is no gearbox or coupling. That alone gives you up to 3.6% energy savings." "It's not cost versus reliability. They go hand in hand. Reliable systems mean fewer unexpected shutdowns, which means fewer people exposed to risk." "Historically, mining has always been an industry slow to adopt change. There's a  "Today, I can see some companies moving in a different pattern. Tech Quebrada Blanca is one of them; they have the best approach for operating a mine." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS https://new.abb.com/mining/grinding/gearless-mill-drives https://www.linkedin.com/company/abb/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat with Basil Botha, co-founder, CEO, and Director of Greentech, a fast-growing recycling  company for the processing and recycling of electronic waste. Basil is an experienced mining operator with over four decades of experience in mining minerals and metals and has been involved in a number of boards during his career. He tells us more about Greentech, what they are looking to achieve in recycling waste, and the timeframe in which you can start an operation like this up. KEY TAKEAWAYS Green Tech is a fast-growing recycling company focused on processing and recycling electronic waste, extracting valuable metals like gold, silver, palladium, platinum, copper, and tin. The process of recycling electronic waste is more cost-effective and time-efficient compared to traditional mining methods. Green Tech's process requires significantly less capital expenditure and time to start production. Green Tech's recycling process is clean and sustainable, with zero emissions and no discharge, in contrast to traditional methods that involve burning materials and creating environmental hazards like tailings ponds. The global e-waste market is growing, providing a consistent and increasing source of raw materials for Green Tech's operations. The company focuses on printed circuit boards due to their high metal concentration. BEST MOMENTS "It made so much more sense to recycle electronic waste as opposed to digging holes in the ground... the ramifications as opposed to mining are so much better."  "The benefits of electronic waste recycling, as opposed to mining, is mining is a tough, tough business... It takes a long time, costs an inordinate amount of money."  "The process, although we spent about four years perfecting the process, it's purely mechanical in the front end. And then in the back end, it's a refining process."  "We didn't want to go down that route at all. We wanted a clean process. That's the difference." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-botha-91ab1027/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared back in November 2020 (episode 104). Merlin Marr Johnson, CEO of Fitzroy Minerals, who are focused on exploring and advancing commercial copper and gold discoveries in Chile, Argentina, and Canada. Merlin is a geologist by trade and has over 25 years of experience in the resources sector in technical, corporate, and capital markets roles. Merlin’s belief is that old primary industry principles of economic theory which says that wealth can only be created with ‘Land, Work, Ideas and Capital’ are still very relevant.  Today, he tells us more about Fitzroy Minerals, their projects in Chile and Argentina, and the story behind “The Con”, a series around investing in the natural resources sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fitzroy Minerals has a diverse portfolio of projects in Chile and Argentina, including a high-grade copper and gold project in Chile and a promising gold exploration project in Argentina. Investment Strategy: Merlin emphasises the importance of near-term catalysts, scale potential in geology, a competent team, financial stability, and operational independence when considering pre-discovery companies for investment. The Con is a series of educational lectures by Merlin that aims to provide a nuanced and unbiased understanding of the resources sector, encouraging investors to conduct thorough due diligence and avoid confirmation bias. Over the next six to 12 months, Fitzroy Minerals plans to focus on drilling programs, exploration activities, and potential discoveries in their projects in Chile and Argentina, presenting significant growth opportunities. BEST MOMENTS "I think when one gets to a certain age, you start putting over 25 years, because otherwise you just seem really old." "We've got a cracking portfolio of projects... high-grade copper and high-grade gold, and there just are not these kinds of deposits." "You have to be careful when you're investing. You have to do your own due diligence. You have to ask questions." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://fitzroyminerals.com https://fitzroyminerals.com/contact/contact-info/ https://x.com/Fitzroyminerals https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitzroy-minerals-inc ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we have a returning guest returning guest who appeared in April 2020 (Episode 73), although with another company. Marcus Brewster, Chief Operating Officer at Tristar Gold, who are advancing Brazil’s premier gold development project, its 100% owned flagship property Castelo de Sonhos, in mining-friendly Pará State. Listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, TriStar has completed a pre-feasibility study and is now advancing permitting while evaluating optimization options. Marcus is a competent geologist and mining engineer who has over 30 years of experience in both technical and managerial positions operating large-scale gold mines across South America, Africa, and Asia. As the COO at Tristar, he talks about company, what they are they are currently doing, and what they are looking to achieve. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tristar Gold is advancing Brazil's premier gold development project, Custodel Sonos, in a mining-friendly state. The company has a strong executive and management team with a diverse range of expertise, including geologists, miners, and mining engineers. The project is a paleoplacer deposit, similar to the Tarkwa deposit in Ghana, with significant growth potential along strike and down dip. Tristar Gold is focused on environmental permitting, expecting to receive their preliminary license in quarter two. The outlook for Tristar over the next six to 12 months includes completing drilling to convert reserves, starting the feasibility study, and potentially reaching a construction decision within 15 to 18 months. BEST MOMENTS "We've got reserves of 1.4 million ounces at 1.1 grams per tonne, of which 1 million ounces of about 1.3, most of which is in our Esperanza South pit." "We've decided to focus entirely on environmental permitting." "It's very, very similar to Tarquin and very, very similar to the, especially the Western domain of the domain anticline." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/tristar_gold LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tristar-gold/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-dQX6zJBHMXEInBWS9dSQ  Website: www.tristargold.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Neil Herbert, who is the executive chair for Atlantic Lithium, who are a lithium focused exploration and development company advancing its flagship Ewoyaa project in Ghana, West Africa to production.  Neil is a Chartered Certified Accountant with over 30 years of experience in finance and has been involved in growing mining and oil and gas companies, both as an executive and an investor, for over 25 years. He is also involved in a number of board positions but as chair of Atlantic Lithium, he gives us an overview of the company and its flagship project, what's currently happening in the lithium market, and what the company ultimately wants to achieve. KEY TAKEAWAYS Neil Herbert has over 30 years of experience in finance and has been involved in growing many mining and oil and gas companies. Atlantic Lithium's flagship project in Ghana, is a straightforward operation with low operating costs and industry-leading numbers. The lithium industry is experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing demand for electric vehicles, presenting both opportunities and challenges for companies like Atlantic Lithium. Ghana is a stable and prosperous nation with a long history of mining experience, making it an attractive location for mining projects. Atlantic Lithium is actively looking to expand its footprint in Ghana and potentially explore projects in Africa that align with their focus on low-cost operations and straightforward exploitation. BEST MOMENTS "We have electricity and all the resources we need locally. And Ghana is a great country. We have an enormous depth of experience and education in terms of the personality and country." "We do this by far, I think the simplest project in terms of being able to take it to production. It's a very straightforward operation."  "We hope over time that we'll get that interest. And finally, this was a commitment we made to the government because this is one of their initiatives in terms of building Ghana to get more companies onto the exchange sooner."  "Obviously, the listing forms a number of catalysts that the company has ahead of it during this obviously immensely important year" VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlantic-lithium-limited/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtlanticLithium Website: https://www.atlanticlithium.com.au/ Email address: IR@atlanticlithium.com.au ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Brian Savage, CEO of Electric Metals, a US-based exploration and mineral development company developing the high-grade Emily manganese mine in Minnesota with the intention of producing high-value high purity manganese products for electrification and decarbonization energy transition strategies, particularly the electric vehicle and energy storage sector. With a mine engineering degree and a master's in mineral economics, Brian is an entrepreneurial executive with a history of identifying, building, transforming, and growing businesses in challenging jurisdictions in the mining industry and gives us an overview of Electric Metals, what they are looking to achieve, an update on the manganese market and what is happening in the North American mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Electric Metals is focused on developing the high-grade manganese mine in Minnesota to produce high-value purity manganese products for electrification and decarbonisation strategies. The company aims to become the low-cost producer of domestically sourced high-purity manganese products, particularly targeting the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. Manganese is the fourth most used metal by tonnage, primarily used in the steel industry, with high-purity manganese products being essential for electric vehicle batteries. Electric Metals' strategic goals include accelerating mine development, constructing a high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate plant, and capitalizing on the growing demand for metals in the green energy transition. The importance of domestic manganese production in the US is highlighted for national security reasons and to reduce supply chain risks associated with heavy reliance on imports from China. BEST MOMENTS "Manganese is the fourth most used metal by tonnage, behind iron, copper, and aluminium. And so when you look at the development of the economy, anything that needs to be built generally has steel in it."  "We want to get into production just as quickly as we possibly can in order to take advantage of that market. And while the electric vehicle and the battery sector are starting to push forward, all that manganese that's being imported, we want to start displacing that."  "National security, that's probably the main driver. There is a strategic stockpile of manganese. There's the critical minerals list that they come up with, and they list all the minerals that are primarily critical for national security purposes."  "We want to accelerate the development of that mine to get it into a mine plan and mine development just as quickly as we possibly can." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://electricmetals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-metals/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/electricmetalsusa X: https://twitter.com/emetalsusa Brian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansavage/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In the episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in January 2022 (Episode 206). Ben Turney is the CEO of Kavango Resources, who are a listed exploration company targeting world-class base and precious metal discoveries in Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ben has a background in the financial markets and also worked as an investigative writer so has been involved in many transactions within the mining industry. Ben gives us an update on Kavango Resources since we last spoke with recent financing, their move into Zimbabwe, and some very encouraging drill results. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kavango Resources has made significant progress in the last two years, focusing on exploration projects in Botswana and Zimbabwe. The company is pursuing near-term cash-generating opportunities in Zimbabwe, with plans to scale up and build a significant business in the region. Kavango Resources has secured strong financial backing, allowing them to accelerate their exploration and mining activities. The company is strategically managing the complexity of exploration and mining by establishing a separate entity, Kavango Mining, to focus on revenue generation. The outlook for Kavango Resources in 2024 includes high-impact drilling campaigns in Botswana and ongoing exploration efforts in Zimbabwe, aiming to prove the presence of a copper mineralising system. BEST MOMENTS "We're very bullish on the future, but we see in the near term that there being some hard times still to come." "We're very excited about the opportunity in Zimbabwe to scale up and build quite a big business."  "I think any companies that can make it through this time, and I think we are going to see quite a lot of failure that we haven't seen in the past." "It's brutal out there at the moment for pretty much the entire sector is on its knees."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://kavangoresources.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsih6H-kRxDm9Zc8aMZ2Ag X: https://twitter.com/KavangoRes ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Tawana Bain, CEO of American Clean Resources Group who are an environmentally sustainable development platform, at the forefront of renewable and environmental development in the United States, through comprehensive Resource Management and processing of precious minerals and metals in a carbon-neutral and environmentally safe manner. Dedicated to revolutionizing the new American Supply Chain by aiming to deliver goods with a net-zero environmental impact. Tawana is a leading marketing strategist and visionary and she discusses how the company is progressing and how they are leading the way in providing Sustainable Solutions for America's Resource Independence. KEY TAKEAWAYS American Clean Resources Group is dedicated to environmental sustainability through the management and processing of precious metals and minerals in a carbon-neutral and environmentally safe manner. Tawana has a diverse background in French, computer science, sales, marketing, and environmental consulting, bringing a unique perspective to the mining industry. The company aims to address the significant issue of mining tailings in the United States, with a focus on cleaning up hundreds of millions of tons of tailings to improve air quality, water quality, and land health. American Clean Resources Group has acquired SWIS Community, an environmental water technology company, as part of its water treatment division, with plans for further acquisitions in the future. BEST MOMENTS "I have no desire to be an expert metallurgist or an expert engineer."  "The red dots that we use to demonstrate how big the problem is, the map might as well bleed red."  "I don't know it all. I don't claim to. I don't pretend to."  "I hope that our success in catapulting a company that will help residents be alerted and therefore safe from any sort of toxic drinking water conditions."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://acrgincorp.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-clean-resources-group/ X : https://twitter.com/acrgincorp Tawana's social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_fancy_with_t/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tawana.bain Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawanabain/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Randy Smallwood, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp,  is one of the world’s largest precious metals streaming companies that offer investors cost predictability, direct leverage to increasing precious metals prices, and a high-quality asset base. With a mine engineering and geology background, Randy was involved in the founding of the company back in the day when he was VP of corporate development, primarily focused on growing the company through the evaluation and acquisition of streaming opportunities before moving into the CEO role in 2011. We discuss his career, how streaming is different from royalties, and how they are benefiting from the significant rise in the gold price. KEY TAKEAWAYS Randy has been involved in the mining industry for several decades, starting as an exploration geologist and eventually becoming the CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals. Wheaton Precious Metals focuses on partnerships and streaming agreements with mining companies, providing upfront capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of metal production. The company's focus on profitable partners, low operating costs, and high margins sets them apart in the streaming and royalty space. Randy Smallwood draws inspiration from his mentor, Ian Telfer, for his ability to build strong teams and make strategic decisions in the mining industry. Wheaton Precious Metals is poised for significant growth in the next few years, with a strong production profile and potential benefits from rising gold prices. BEST MOMENTS "The stronger our partners are, the stronger we are. So we owe it to our partners to try and help them be as strong as possible."  "We're not a royalty company. We never have been a royalty company. We're a streaming company. A streaming company is based on partnerships."  "We have to make sure we continue to find ways to help our partners be stronger."  "We're perfectly positioned for this kind of market right now because we've got about 40 to 50 percent growth in production over the next five years."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://www.wheatonpm.com/Home/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-smallwood-39092b17/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wheatonpm/ X: https://twitter.com/Wheaton_PM ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Christopher Gerteisen who is the Executive Director and CEO of Nova Minerals, a minerals explorer and developer focused on gold and lithium projects in North America and has made substantial progress toward becoming Alaska’s next low-cost gold producer having built up an inventory of nearly 10 million ounces in resources, which continues to grow rapidly both in size and more importantly confidence levels. With 21 prospects, including two already defined large deposits, Nova is unlocking the wider Estelle Gold Trend, similar in scale and potential resources to Nevada’s Carlin Trend – one of the richest gold mining districts in the world. Christopher is a geologist by background with 20 years of experience managing and advancing complex and challenging resource projects across the world. He’s going to talk about developing North America’s next major gold trend, moving quickly towards joining the ranks of +10Moz explorers in Alaska, and the recent discovery of multiple advanced prospects. It's quite interesting talking of a project of Estelle’s magnitude one would consider an asset a major would own but with a market cap of a junior, which in itself is an exceptional opportunity KEY TAKEAWAYS Nova Minerals is focused on developing the Estelle Gold Project in Alaska, with significant resources in gold and critical metals like antimony. Nova Minerals is planning to list on the US stock exchange, aiming to attract more investors and increase its market value. The company plans to conduct aggressive drilling and exploration activities, focusing on expanding resources at RPM and exploring new prospects like the Train area. Nova Minerals is on a path to production, with plans to complete a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) by the end of 2025 and potentially start production by 2028-2029. With a strong focus on gold and critical minerals, Nova Minerals presents an attractive investment opportunity, especially considering the leverage to the gold price and potential for byproduct credits. BEST MOMENTS "We're on a path to production. So we're not here to flip the project or anything like that. We're an aspiring gold producer." "Our ounces in the ground are valued at less than a dollar. The leverage to the gold price for a project like this is just phenomenal, right? It's one of those once in a lifetime things." "We're on a lot. We're on their radar.  A lot of them, have are looking for us to advance a bit further. Some of them want us to see to get to PFS." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://novaminerals.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nova-minerals-limited/ X: https://twitter.com/novaminerals ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat with Peter Leon, Partner & Africa Chair at Herbert Smith Freehills, who are one of the world's leading international law firms, engaging and tackling the most important challenges and opportunities facing their clients in the mining industry. Peter is regarded as one of the world’s prominent lawyers within the resources industry winning various accolades during his career. He is going to speak to us about new developments in mineral law, how African countries are looking at implementing laws and policies in securing critical minerals, and how the Middle East is emerging as a major player in our space. Peter is going to be attending and speaking at the upcoming London Indaba at the InterContinental Park Lane on 25th & 26Th June titled “Investing in resources and mining in Africa” with a focus on Africa’s critical role in the minerals and metals of the future. He will be joined by many other renowned speakers in our industry talking about Africa’s critical minerals. So book your tickets below and we will see you there: https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024?book=1 The event: https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024 KEY TAKEAWAYS Herbert Smith Freehills is a global law firm known for its work in the mining industry, providing services to major mining companies worldwide. Mineral law frameworks have evolved significantly in the past 20 years, with a focus on environmental regulations, human rights, community benefits, and independent regulators in mining jurisdictions. Africa's critical minerals play a crucial role in the global geopolitical context, with the continent being a key producer of essential minerals for the green energy transition. The Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, is emerging as a major player in the mining industry, focusing on developing modern mining laws, processing hubs, and attracting mineral processing to the region. BEST MOMENTS "I think this is Africa's time has come. Because if you look at the whole green energy transition, Africa is pretty key to it."  "I think the ability to think out the box is extremely important. You're not going to find the answer to many of the issues I deal with pretty much on a daily basis in a mining textbook."  "I think the Indaba, the London Indaba, this is the second Indaba that the organisers have arranged and then the one last year I thought was very, very successful."  "I think the kingdom's approach is both to massively develop its mining industry. So the government's embarked on a very extensive Airborne Geological Survey, which is about half done now."  "I think the ability to think creatively, to think laterally, to think around the corner is really important. And having an understanding of geopolitics I think in the work I do, and we do, is absolutely critical."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-leon-/ https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5177268/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Krishan Gopaul, Senior Research Analyst at the World Gold Council, who are the authority on Gold. They explore the unique gold market and industry research, producing analysis, commentary, and insights on the precious metal to improve the understanding, access, and trust in the yellow metal. Krishan has been with the World Council for over 14 years and is here today to give us an update on their latest Gold Demands Trend report for the first quarter of this year, some of the main drivers of gold at the moment, investor demand, and the activities of the central banks, and more. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the first quarter of 2025, total gold demand increased by 1% to 1,206 tonnes, marking the highest first quarter of gold demand since 2016. Investment demand, particularly from gold ETFs, was a significant driver of this increase. The main drivers for gold demand included macroeconomic factors such as inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties. Central banks continued to be a major source of demand, with ongoing purchases contributing to the overall support for gold prices. Retail investment in gold, particularly in bars and coins, saw a 3% year-on-year increase in the first quarter. This growth was driven by heightened uncertainty in the market, prompting both institutional and retail investors to seek gold as a safe haven asset. Central banks have been net buyers of gold since 2010, with significant purchases continuing into 2025. Emerging market central banks, such as those in Poland and China, were noted as key purchasers, maintaining a robust demand for gold. Jewellery demand faced pressure due to rising gold prices, with a 21% year-on-year decline in consumption. However, the value of gold jewellery sales increased by 40% year-on-year, indicating that consumers were spending more despite purchasing less volume, reflecting a shift towards viewing jewellery as an investment. BEST MOMENTS "We saw total gold demand in the first quarter up 1% to 1,206 tonnes, the highest first quarter of gold demand that we have seen since 2016." "In times of heightened uncertainty, gold tends to perform well; people see it as a safe haven asset." "Central banks have been net buyers of gold since 2010, and this trend is likely to persist." "Jewellery consumption was down 21% year on year, unsurprisingly given the rapid increase in price that we've seen." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GDT Q1 2025 Press Release: https://bit.ly/3YwykqH  GDT Trends Q1 2025 Report: https://bit.ly/3ERvS7z  GUEST SOCIALS https://www.gold.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishan-gopaul-32576114/ https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-demand-trends/gold-demand-trends-q1-2025 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Laura Benger and Sarah Garvey who work for Miners Promise, who are a specialised, trauma informed, crisis support agency within the mining industry. They are a registered charity providing practical, emotional, and financial support to mining and resources sector families and communities in times of crisis which is so important in today's environment. Laura and Sarah discuss how they help people and the immediate challenges that families face following a fatal mining accident. They discuss the partnerships the charity has developed enabling them to achieve their purpose and the new initiatives and projects they want to adapt around serious and life-threatening injuries to mining professionals in our industry. Please share this episode with everyone in the mining industry so our industry is aware of the service they provide to everyone who is seriously injured or has a fatality in and outside of the workplace within the mining industry. Please visit their website here: https://www.minerspromise.org.au/ To make a donation, visit here: https://www.minerspromise.org.au/donate-now/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Miners Promise: A specialised trauma-informed crisis support agency within the mining industry in Australia, providing practical, emotional, and financial support to families and communities in times of crisis. Miners Promise covers the entire mining sector in Australia, offering support agnostic of company or resource being mined, including mining and oil and gas sectors. Families face immeasurable grief and shock following a fatal mining accident. Miners Promise provides emotional, practical, and financial support, as well as advocacy to help families navigate the aftermath. The organisation relies on charitable donations from mining companies and other organisations. Sustainable funding is crucial to continue fulfilling their purpose and expand services. BEST MOMENTS "We wish that there wasn't a need for us. But we're very, very proud and grateful to serve the Australian mining community." "Families describe our support as irreplaceable, priceless, immeasurable. We're there when families need us most and in their darkest of days." "We're immensely proud of the work that the team delivers, the high quality. We have a strong culture of care across the board and the organisation." "To all the companies out there, I'm going to ask you to dig deep on the Dig Deep podcast and support Miners' Promise so we can continue supporting the Australian mining and oil and gas industries." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org GUEST: Email: info@minerspromise.org.au (Miners’ Promise) https://www.minerspromise.org.au/ (Miners’ Promise) https://www.dirtyholedesigns.com.au/collections/fundraiser  (Dirty Hole Designs) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minerspromiseorg X: https://twitter.com/MinersPromise  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minerspromise/  ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Jimmy Brock, President and Chief Executive Officer at CONSOL Energy, one of the leading energy companies in the US who produce and export high-BTU bituminous thermal coal. It owns and operates some of the most productive longwall mining operations in Pennsylvania. With a career in coal spanning five decades, Jimmy started from the bottom up as a foreman working his way up to his current position of CEO and gives us an overview of CONSOL Energy, discusses more about their Not So Fast campaign and the thermal coal environment in general. KEY TAKEAWAYS The campaign aims to challenge the narrative that coal is becoming obsolete and emphasises the importance of coal in the energy mix for the foreseeable future. Consol Energy is actively pursuing innovation and sustainability initiatives, such as the 21st Century Power Plant Project, to reduce emissions and explore new uses for coal beyond electricity generation. Coal plays a crucial role in ensuring America's energy security and self-sufficiency, especially during times of supply disruptions or extreme weather events. Consol Energy places a strong emphasis on environmental compliance and voluntary projects to reduce their environmental footprint, showcasing their commitment to environmental stewardship. Consol Energy's outlook for the next six to 12 months and beyond is positive, with a focus on being a low-cost producer and continuing to use technology and innovation to improve operations and sustainability. BEST MOMENTS "I think we're going to survive for the future and if we want to have 24-7 reliable electricity we're going to need to be part of that energy mix."  "We are the low cost producer in northern Appalachia. I think we'll continue to be that." "We're a vital part of the energy mix." "We are gonna be here for a long time. I think decades, not years, I think decades." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Company website: https://www.consolenergy.com NotSoFast website: https://thecoalhardtruth.com Phone: +1  724-416-8300 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/consol-energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsolEnergy ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Guy Winter, who is an Energy and Natural Resources Partner at Fasken, who are a leading international law firm providing practical and innovative legal services to solve the most complex business and litigation challenges faced by organisations in various industries including in the mining and resources industry. Guy’s background is in M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Restructures, and advises clients across the entire battery minerals value chain. Today he talks about why the Mining Majors haven’t done more deals in the critical minerals sector and what the deal landscape currently looks like in terms of asset classes and transacting parties. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining majors have been hesitant to invest in critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt due to market volatility and lack of transparency in the battery minerals market. Non-traditional players such as Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, government-backed entities, and automotive manufacturers are increasingly investing in critical mineral projects. Governments are starting to understand the complexity of the mining industry, especially in critical minerals, and are developing strategies to support access to these materials. Differential pricing for ESG-compliant minerals is on the horizon, potentially creating a new funding market for projects that meet environmental, social, and governance standards. While stability is being reached in certain critical minerals like lithium and nickel, the future outlook for the remainder of 2024 remains uncertain, with bullish sentiments for copper and potential deficits in nickel by 2028. BEST MOMENTS "The collapse of the LME nickel market in 2022 caused seismic shocks throughout the market, undermining confidence and reducing majors' appetite for critical minerals investments." "The US Inflation Reduction Act has pumped liquidity into the energy transition, creating a funding gap between the US and other Western countries in the critical mineral space." "The US has surged ahead in critical minerals investment, while the EU is lagging behind. The UK is focusing on refining, processing, and recycling to play a role in the critical minerals supply chain." "Will the two-tier pricing for green and regular minerals create a new funding market for ESG-compliant mining projects?" VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-winter-86376112/ Website: https://www.fasken.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

 In this episode we chat to Donald Swartz, CEO of American Rare Earths, who are developing their 100% owned magnet metals projects; Halleck Creek in Wyoming and the La Paz in Arizona, both with the potential to be among North America’s largest rare earth deposits. Donald is an executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in the domestic and international mining industry. A mine engineer by background, he has a proven track record of success in developing and executing business development strategies, resulting in significant revenue growth and talks to us about American Rare Earths, their projects and whats happening in the rare earths space KEY TAKEAWAYS American Rare Earths has a significant rare earth deposit in Wyoming with the potential to be among North America's largest. The company's scoping study showed promising results with low operating costs compared to competitors. The DARPA breakthroughs allowed for pre-concentration of ore, resulting in cost-effective separation of magnetics. The metamict structure of the deposit naturally facilitates processing, requiring lower heat levels for leaching. American Rare Earths is focused on achieving pre-feasibility study milestones in the next six to twelve months. BEST MOMENTS "Undoubtedly large resource and really our focus since that time has been around the metallurgy, but We've only, we've only drilled out about 25% of the resource."  "Mother Nature has kind of done the cracking for us. So if you go to Linus and you're talking about a thousand degrees C cracking circuit, there's no need for that."  "Wyoming, for your listeners who may not be familiar, is probably the biggest extractive kind of mining state in the U.S."  "I think it's not too dissimilar from lithium cobalt, copper, nickel, where you're starting to see a little bit of recovery in copper these past few weeks and it's undoubtedly linked to macroeconomic factors."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org www.americanree.com YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTk3D2fQZ5DSTMKbR1jMVw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-rare-earths/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Eric Desaulniers, President & CEO of Nouveau Monde Graphite, who are striving to become a key contributor to the sustainable energy revolution as the is working towards developing a fully integrated source of carbon-neutral battery anode material in Québec, Canada for the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. A geologist by background, Eric’s specialises in geophysics and integrated 3D earth modelling before joining the team at NMG back in 2011. He is going to talk about: The role of Canadian miners in the North American energy transition. How the company is establishing a sustainable supply of domestic graphite to companies like General Motors and Panasonic. Why the future of North American mining is promising…. as more companies look to onshore rather than import/offshore as more environmental regulations/trade tariffs are put in place. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nouveau Monde Graphite has secured agreements with major companies like General Motors and Panasonic, showcasing the company's commitment to sustainable supply and domestic production of graphite. The future of North American mining looks promising as companies like Nouveau Monde Graphite focus on onshore production to meet the increasing demand for critical minerals in the green energy revolution. Eric highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the mining industry, emphasising the importance of understanding the entire supply chain, from mining to transformation, for companies like GM and Panasonic. The company is focused on achieving a final investment decision (FID) to move forward with their large-scale project, demonstrating the commitment of stakeholders and governments towards sustainable mining practices. BEST MOMENTS "It's not that much the mining that is a challenge. It's only one third of the cost, one third of the capex and the opex. It's the two-thirds and also the expertise."  "So now it's clear we have the best partner out there. And our goal was never to be the only open pit mining or electric mining operation. It was to have the most electric operation out there." "Graphite represents about one kilogram per kilowatt hour of battery capacity. If you have a Tesla, it's about 100 kilograms of graphite, so it's quite significant." "It's not like a typical mining project. It's really every year you need to do something more on the product, you need to qualify it with customers, you need to understand what they do with your product." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://nmg.com/ X: https://twitter.com/NYSE_NMG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nouveaumondegraphite/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NouveauMondeGraphite/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared in November 2023, episode 391 so you can listen here: https://rb.gy/adu23f Sonia Scarselli, Vice President, BHP Metal Exploration division and also VP of BHP Xplor program which is a cohort-based accelerator program to support early-stage mineral exploration start-ups find critical resources, such as copper and nickel, to drive the energy transition. Sonia has a background in geology, starting her career in the O&G industry with Exxon-Mobil before joining BHP over 10 years ago. She is an expert in envisioning the future and turning those visions into reality and is redefining the landscape of mining exploration through her work creating BHP Xplor. Sonia gives us an update on the 2024 Xplor program, improvements they have made from the 2023 program, and her outlook for juniors in the exploration space. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Xplor program is an accelerator program designed to support early-stage mineral exploration startups in finding critical resources such as copper and nickel to drive the energy transition. The program aims to provide financial, technical, and entrepreneurial support to selected companies over a six-month period, helping them accelerate their exploration activities and cut timelines. The selection process for the program focuses on evaluating the geological concept, leadership and technical capabilities of the companies, and their potential for growth and scale. The partnership between major mining companies and juniors through programs like Explore helps bridge the gap in investment and support, leading to stronger exploration opportunities and partnerships. The junior exploration space has faced challenges in securing capital for exploration, but there is a growing need for resources, indicating potential for increased investment in the future. BEST MOMENTS "The accelerator concept is something that has been heavily used in the technology world with some big firms like Y Combinator, Intel, and so on, as well as in pharmaceuticals."  "The ultimate effect has been that the discovery rate, especially in copper, has dropped down quite significantly in the past 20 years with no significant new discoveries, new large mines, large discoveries happening."  "The main advice is to make sure that when they think about their opportunities, they don't just focus on the next three to six months activities, but really advertise their opportunity on what it could be."  "So for us, the intent to start this program first and then continuing was to open up our ability to understand what are the best opportunities around the world." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.bhp.com/about/our-businesses/xplor  https://www.youtube.com/@bhpBHP Xplor - YouTube ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Darren Hazelwood, CEO of Panther Metals Plc, an LSE-listed company that invests in or acquires companies or projects within the natural resources sector that have the potential for growth and value generation over the medium to long term. The company will focus its search on highly attractive established and politically stable mining jurisdictions such as Australia, North America, and Canada. Darren is a highly experienced private sector business leader and experienced investor, focusing on value accretion within rapidly growing natural resources companies. He gives us an update on Panther Metals, what they have achieved, and their outlook ahead plus Darren gives his views on the market and where we are now in the life-cycle. KEY TAKEAWAYS Panther Metals has a diverse portfolio of assets in Ontario, including projects focused on graphite, VMS, and rare earths. The company has been cautious in its approach to fundraising, prioritising the protection of existing shareholders and waiting for the right market conditions. Panther Metals is considering building an advisory board to enhance its network and strategic decision-making. Darren emphasises the importance of tier one jurisdictions like Australia and Canada for mining investments. The mining industry is poised for growth, with increased government funding and interest from end users and major companies. BEST MOMENTS "I think there's going to be a lot of news flow in a very short space of time with us. But, yeah, it's going to be a very, very busy summer and I've warned my wife to that extent." "I'm a big bull on tier one jurisdictions, Australia, Canada. I think there is more than enough that's undiscovered in those locations that you can remove some of the geopolitical risks by looking at those areas."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org www.panthermetals.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-hazelwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/panther-metals-plc/ https://twitter.com/panthermetals https://www.facebook.com/panthermetalsltd/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Tom Cawley, Interim CEO and Exec Chair of MaxMine who provides a data platform service that improves mining operational efficiency, profitability, safety and sustainability in mining Tom has over 25 years experience in business, innovation, technology and energy across a range of sectors including, Mining, renewable energy, oil and gas and explains what MaxMine does, why A! and data is needed more than ever in our industry and tips on decarbonisation strategies and solutions in modern day mining. KEY TAKEAWAYS MaxMine offers a high-resolution data set that enables the measurement and optimisation of a greater range of processes in mining, providing unique insights and improvement rather than just data. The mining industry is one of the least digitised industries globally, with significant opportunities for productivity improvement through data utilisation. AI and data are crucial for achieving operational efficiency and sustainability in mining. Mining companies face increasing operating costs, labor shortages, turnover, and the need for high-quality data to drive behaviour change and operational improvements. Data and modelling play a key role in decision-making for decarbonisation strategies in mining, enabling companies to optimise existing efficiency and make informed investments in sustainable technologies. BEST MOMENTS "AI needs lots of data to get to a level of certainty... If you don't have a lot of data, it can't get to a level of probability of saying, 'Yes, I'm pretty sure this is X or Y.'"  "Mining's got this double net zero imperative... We must supply the minerals at the transition or there is no transition." "We have this unique high-resolution data set which enables you to measure and optimise a greater range of processes than that's been hitherto unseen." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website link: https://maxmine.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maxmine/ Contact: info@maxmine.com.au, +61 8 8223 6000 ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in June 2022 (Episode 246). Jonathan Awde, President and CEO of Dakota Gold Corp, listed on the NYSE are a junior mining gold exploration and development company with a specific focus on revitalizing the Homestake District in Lead, South Dakota. Jonathan spent the last 15 years raising financing for various junior resource companies, focusing on institutional accounts, high net worth, and family offices, and has raised more than $600 million for public and private companies in the natural resources sector during this period. He gives us an update since we last spoke on Dakota Gold’s projects and what they have achieved and his opinion of what's happening in the gold market. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dakota Gold Corp's Progress: Dakota Gold Corp has made significant progress since the last podcast episode nearly two years ago, moving past the proof of concept stage to determine the size of their gold system. The company has made two significant discoveries at the Maitland project, with high-grade hits such as 4.87 ounces per ton. They have also found a new type of mineralization at the Unionville project, showcasing the potential for multiple discoveries. Dakota Gold Corp is set to release a maiden resource for the Richmond Hill project next month, compiling historical drill holes and new ones to outline the resource's potential for expansion and growth. The company is optimistic about the future, with upcoming catalysts like the Richmond Hill resource release and continued exploration at Maitland. They are also actively engaged in ESG initiatives and have a strong focus on community relations and responsible mining practices. BEST MOMENTS "We've got this resource coming out at Richmond Hill next month. And we've chosen to move all of the rigs to Maitland."  "We did also make a rare earth discovery at Richmond Hill that we announced last month." "I think it's a really exciting time. It's a pretty crazy time, but it's super exciting for our industry."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Email: info@dakotagoldcorp.com Phone: +1 778 655 9638 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dakotagold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DakotaGoldCorp   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we speak with Ken Brinsden, who is the CEO and Managing Director at Patriot Battery Metals, who are a hard-rock lithium exploration company focused on advancing its district-scale 100% owned Corvette Property located in the James Bay region of Quebec. Ken is a mining engineer from the Western Australia School of Mines with over 25 years of experience in surface and underground mines and has been involved in the development of Atlas Iron Limited and more recently, discovering the world’s largest hard rock lithium deposit for Pilbara Minerals in Western Australia. Ken gives an overview of the company and the resources they have discovered with the excellent geology around the Quebec region. He discusses the current lithium market and the positive outlook of the sector he believes is around the corner. A must listen to all in the Lithium space. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Corvette project in Quebec benefits from a favourable infrastructure, including proximity to Hydro-Quebec's dams and distribution networks, which will support the development of the mine. Quebec's mining industry, with a history dating back to the 1840s, provides a strong foundation for the development of mining projects like Corvette, with a skilled workforce and supportive regulatory environment. The lithium market, despite recent price fluctuations, shows promise for growth, especially with the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Patriot Battery Metals is focused on delivering an upgraded resource, completing feasibility studies, and obtaining environmental approvals to commence construction at Corvette in the next three to three and a half years. BEST MOMENTS "The life of mine is shy of 22 years, currently at 800,000 tons per annum of spodumene production, which would make it the second biggest mine in the world currently." "I think the growth in China is material. Their moves to dominate the lithium-ion battery industry are very, very significant. And I cannot see them slowing down." "There's a lot of positives around lithium for the future. So obviously don't be disheartened with the price of lithium at the moment."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: www.patriotbatterymetals.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Patriot_Battery  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patriot-battery-metals/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Adam Oehlman, CEO of African Gold, an ASX-listed junior explorer who are exploring and developing a multi-million ounce potential at the Didievi Gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. With qualifications in Geology, Mineral and Energy Economics and an MBA, Adam is an experienced mining professional with a strong background in both technical and commercial roles, holding key positions at Northern Star, Hancock Prospecting, and Goldfields. At the helm of African Gold, he gives us an overview of the business, recent activities they have undertaken, and some of the challenges they have faced and overcome. He understands the importance of mentoring, so he will provide some advice to young professionals starting out and the value you should always be looking to give your employees and others you work alongside in the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Young professionals should seek guidance from experienced individuals and actively pursue opportunities rather than waiting for them to come. African Gold operates in Cote d'Ivoire, a premier West African mining jurisdiction with strong infrastructure and support from existing mining companies. The company is focused on exploring and developing its Didievi Gold Project, which has a maiden inferred resource of 450,000 ounces. The company is currently executing a 10,000-meter drilling program aimed at expanding its resource base. Adam believes that the current resource is just the beginning, with the potential to exceed one million ounces. Adam highlights the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. African Gold actively supports local communities, including educational programs and training for locals, to foster trust and demonstrate the benefits of mining. With gold prices at record highs, African Gold is well-positioned to capitalise on market conditions. The company plans to release a resource update and continue drilling to unlock additional resource zones, maintaining a steady flow of positive news for investors. BEST MOMENTS "I think you'd be crazy not to have a big focus on community and environment these days. It's a massive focus of us." "Every drill program we do, every hole we put in, there's gold in mind. It's not just drilling to test science; it's drilling to find answers and add shareholder value." "Cote d'Ivoire is just an absolutely lovely place. I've just been so surprised how welcoming the people are, how good the infrastructure is." "I always think people, you can probably live in your head a bit too much. So I think you probably need to think less and do more." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS Website: https://www.african-gold.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-gold/ X: https://x.com/AfricanGold_Ltd Email: info@african-gold.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Graeme Stanway, founder & chairman of the company State of Play, a global research platform that publishes the largest global survey on Strategy and Innovation in the Resources sector and has recently released a report with several key insights about the external trends impacting our industry and how industry is innovating and adapting their strategies and business models as a result. Graeme has gained extensive business and consulting experience in strategy, innovation, and large-scale transformation covering mainly mining and energy commodities, and talks about innovation, transformation, and mining as a brand in our industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry needs to focus more on product marketing and branding to unlock value and improve its negative perception. Energy profiles of mining companies are expected to shift towards renewables, with solar and wind being the primary sources. There is a skill shortage in the mining industry, particularly in areas like remote operations and project development. Future research areas for State of Play include exploring physical innovation acceleration, energy downstream processing, and perceptions in the industry. BEST MOMENTS "The big surprise for me is how much, if you stand back and look at asking questions about what major trends are going to drive the industry, energy has just gone through the roof in the last five years from a very small expectation."  "There's value left on the table, but it's a question of how you get that. We can only focus on so many things. So on the perception side, that's on the company branding side, mining's got, well, from our research, it's got a very negative perception."  "People are well aware of the broad issues, but I'd say leap harder at some of those things where we can be seen positively."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org www.linkedin.com/company/innovation-state-of-play/ www.stateofplay.org Contact details: contact@stateofplay.org ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this new episode, we chat with George Bennett, CEO of Rainbow Rare Earths, who aims to be a forerunner in the establishment of an independent and ethical supply chain of the rare earth elements that are driving the green energy transition with projects in South Africa, East Africa, and Brazil. George has over 25 years of experience in mining, finance, and management, leading a number of mining companies including Shanta Gold and OreCorp, and also established DMD Engineering which built mineral processing plants and mine infrastructure before selling this to Foster Wheeler. He gives us an overview of Rainbow Rare Earths, what they have achieved to date, and where he is going to take the company moving forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rainbow Rare Earths aims to establish an independent and ethical supply chain of rare earth elements driving the green energy transition. George Bennet, with his extensive experience in mining finance and management, leads Rainbow Rare Earths with a strong team including key technical director Dave and chief metallurgist Chris. Rainbow Rare Earths is developing projects in South Africa, East Africa, and Brazil, focusing on extracting rare earths from phosphogypsum stacks with high-grade rare earths. The US government's Development Finance Corporation has earmarked $50 million for equity financing into Rainbow's Phalaborwa project, showcasing strong support for the company. Rainbow Rare Earths anticipates profitability even in the current market conditions, with plans for production to start in late 2026 and a strong focus on building an independent supply chain outside of China. BEST MOMENTS "We are very keen on trying to build this independent supply chain outside of China." "We believe we'll be the lowest OPEX cost of any project in the world, even below the Chinese, apparently."  "We've also seen a slight slowdown in wind turbine generation. Once again, that will have to pick up quite strongly to meet those demands."  "We believe that subsidies will have to come back in from European and even US governments to drive this take-up of EVs."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainbow-rare-earths/  X: https://twitter.com/RainbowREarths  Website: www.rainbowrareearths.com Email: cathym@rainbowrareearths.com  | rainbowrareearths@tavistock.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In the episode we chat with Jim Malone, MD of Si6 Metals, who are an ASX-listed exploration company focused on battery and precious metals, operating in Brazil, the Limpopo belt in eastern Botswana and the Laverton gold district in Western Australia. Jim is going to give us an overview of the company, their projects and what the outlook of the company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Si6 Metals is an ASX-listed exploration company focused on battery and precious metals, operating in Brazil, Botswana, and Western Australia. The company's main focus is on strategic direction, managing resources, and increasing shareholder value through strategic spending. Si6 Metals recently acquired a 50% interest in Foxfire Metals in Brazil, with a focus on lithium and rare earth exploration in Minas Gerais. The company completed a drilling program in Botswana, with promising results expected from the Maibele North project.   Si6 Metals plans to deploy capital primarily in Brazil over the next 12 months, with a strategic focus on advancing projects in tier one mining jurisdictions. BEST MOMENTS "We've got some great opportunities there and we are in areas where other companies have been very successful." "Botswana is a great place to do business in the mining space in Africa."  "We've got good people, you know, for a small company. And we don't have an office, I work out of a house."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: https://www.si6metals.com/ X: https://twitter.com/Si6Metals LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/si6-metals/ Email: info@si6metals.com Jim Malone Email: jm@si6metals.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to John Wisbey, Chairman and CEO of International Lithium Corp who are a well-funded and debt free Canadian-based lithium and rare metals resource exploration and development company with strategic interests in Canada, Zimbabwe and Ireland. With a background in banking, financial technology and green energy, John has a successful career as an entrepreneur and joined the company in 2017 and shares his story, the background of International Lithium Corp and what is the outlook for lithium and the company. Plus the recent discovery of rubidium. KEY TAKEAWAYS International Lithium Corp is a well-funded, debt-free Canadian-based company with strategic assets in Canada, Zimbabwe, and Ireland. The company is primarily focused on lithium exploration but has recently acquired a copper project and is excited about the potential of rubidium as well. The outlook for lithium remains positive despite recent price fluctuations, with increasing demand driven by the shift towards electric vehicles and clean energy solutions. Copper is also expected to see high demand in the coming years, with significant growth targets requiring unprecedented levels of production. International Lithium Corp is planning to continue exploration and development efforts in Canada, Zimbabwe, and potentially expand into new projects to capitalize on the growing demand for battery metals. BEST MOMENTS "Lithium is a very key component of almost all the battery technologies at the moment."  "Rubidium prices have consistently been around a million dollars a ton in the last few years."  "Zimbabwe is number six in terms of world production of lithium at this point."  "We recently did a survey of 20 mining stocks in Canada, and every lithium-related company has gone down." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/ILCtsxv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/internationallithium/ Email: IR@internationallithium.ca ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Steve Cope, President and CEO at Silver Viper Minerals Corp who are a Canadian-based junior mineral exploration company focused on precious metals exploration in Sonora, Mexico, and operates its 100% owned La Virginia Gold-Silver Project, acquired from the most recent operator, Pan American Silver Corp. Steve’s mining experience has covered a wide range of areas including financing companies, project evaluation, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. He has been with Silver Viper since 2016. Steve shares his story and gives us an update on Silver Viper Minerals, whats happening in the Mexican mining industry, and discusses the silver market in more detail around supply and demand and pricing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Silver Viper is taking a cautious approach to capital allocation, focusing on mapping, sampling, and exploring new areas to understand the project better. The company has discovered new areas on the project, indicating potential drilling targets and new discoveries beyond El Rubi, showcasing the project's exploration potential. Geophysical work has revealed a deep target below El Rubi, suggesting a significant gold, silver, and base metal system that could be a game-changer for Silver Viper. With an updated resource estimate expected at the end of the year, Silver Viper aims to expand its resource base, potentially exceeding a million ounces equivalent with room for further growth. Despite current challenges, a positive market shift could significantly benefit Silver Viper, potentially leading to substantial growth and increased investor interest in the company. BEST MOMENTS "We made our discovery at the El Rubi area after taking over the project. It's, you know, we produce some pretty spectacular grades." "The AMLO regime has not been the best for mining companies and mining exploration companies. It hasn't affected our exploration work."  "It's the first time we've ever been paused and not drilling on the project and we've really been playing catch up on mapping, sampling, exploring the project."  "You look at a company like Pan American Silver, who was the number two silver producer in the world, and for that company to survive, they become a gold company." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org GUEST:  Website: https://silverviperminerals.com/ Email: info@silverviperminerals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilverViperMinerals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBfJYkqkcjS06sc4ZhiQ7Q X: https://twitter.com/SilverViperCorp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silver-viper-minerals-corp/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Alice Dineen, North American Sales Manager at Geotek Limited, who specialises in high-resolution, non-destructive analysis of geological cores. For over 25 years, they have designed, built, and supplied a range of Multi-Sensor Core Logger systems, using a suite of geophysical and geochemical sensors primarily aimed at non-destructive core analysis across the mining industry. Alice has an earth science and geology degree and has been with the business for over 5 ½ years and discuss Geotek, what they do and how mining companies benefit from using their equipment and expertise in logging core. KEY TAKEAWAYS Core scanning is essential for connecting remote sensing surveys to the subsurface, providing ground truth data for exploration and mining projects. Core scanning technology, such as the BoxScan system, automates core logging processes, ensuring consistent and non-subjective data collection for better geological interpretations. Machine learning algorithms, like k-means clustering, can be applied to core scanning data to segment and analyze mineral content, enhancing exploration and resource characterisation. Core scanning systems, like those offered by Geotech, can help expedite the transition to green energy by providing valuable data for critical mineral initiatives and carbon capture storage. Public awareness and education about the importance of core scanning in the mining industry and its role in the green energy transition are crucial for driving innovation and sustainability in the sector. BEST MOMENTS "Core is the most important resource we have from an exploration standpoint and in the mining sector in general."  "Core scanning can be hugely beneficial in the carbon capture storage sector because you're wanting to characterise rocks which might be suitable hosts for carbon."  "I think large file sizes can definitely be a real problem, particularly with high-resolution data collection."  "I think core scanning in general can be hugely beneficial for the green energy transition." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Email: alice@geotek.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)1327311666 Website: www.geotek.co.uk LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/alice-dineen-b38116a5 Geotek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geotek-ltd ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Jan Kwak who is Managing Director of Australia and Asia at Hatch, who are a global multidisciplinary leader in engineering, operational and development company with projects in metals, energy and infrastructure across the globe. With more than three decades of experience at Hatch, Jan has cultivated a hands-on approach to the business, playing a pivotal role in its growth to its current state and is a strong advocate of inclusive cultures in engineering and the workplace. He believes that all who show passion and dedication to their vocation should have a chance to grow and thrive. We discuss the growing gender diversity in STEM industries, gender pay gap as well as emerging industry trends. What women in our industry need to do excel and what men need to do to encourage more inclusivity in the workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gender diversity and inclusion in the mining industry are crucial for innovation and competitiveness. Men play a significant role in creating an inclusive culture and normalising diversity in the workplace. Women need to be confident and assertive to break through into higher positions in the industry. Industry organisations like Women in Mining provide essential support and mentorship for women in the field. The energy transition and adoption of AI in the mining industry are key areas for growth and innovation in the coming years. BEST MOMENTS "The mining industry is in a period of rapid change, and we need new ideas, new ways to serve society's needs at the highest level."  "Men need to create space and be inclusive to normalise an inclusive culture for women to succeed in the industry."  "The gender pay gap is a measurement of the lack of women in senior roles. It'll be zero when women are just as likely to be in high-paying roles as men."  "It's time to start innovating again and try new things in the mining industry to stay competitive and adapt to change."  "I really hope the circular economy becomes real and that companies start trying new, real options for energy transition in 2024."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.hatch.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Ana Juarez, who is the President Canadian Operations for CTA Environmental Consultants who are an established environmental consulting group, developing best in class professionals, delivering a suite of long-term environmental solutions, tailored to mining client’s requirements. Ana is also the founder & Executive Director of Women in Mining Central America and is an author, recently writing and releasing a book “Ana's Adventures in the Mine” and was also honoured to be included among the Top 100 Most Inspirational Women in Mining globally and talks to us about her work, her book and the importance of education with in our industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ana is a prominent figure in the mining industry, with a diverse background in environmental sciences and a strong commitment to education and advocacy. Ana's work with Women in Mining Central America highlights the importance of promoting diversity and empowering women in the mining sector. The Kids Mineralogist Club, initiated by Ana, serves as a valuable educational platform for children to learn about minerals and mining, fostering interest and understanding from a young age. Ana's book, "Ana's Adventures in the Mine," not only educates children about mining but also promotes gender diversity and showcases real female role models in the industry. The importance of education and outreach in the mining industry is emphasised, with suggestions for companies to engage in initiatives like open days, educational programs, and social media outreach to improve public understanding and perception of mining. BEST MOMENTS "I think we really need to work on addressing misconceptions in the industry."  "We need to have a stronger voice and support the industry by balancing the information out there."  "It's crucial that we all start taking a bit more responsibility and showcasing everyone what our industry is about."  "We really have to think bigger than what we have been doing and not just focus on the communities, but the entire chain."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Anajuarez@cta-consultoria.com  Www.cta-consultoria.com Www.wimcentralamerica.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctaanajuarez?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app  Amazon book https://a.co/d/7pn8mWe Ana Juarez - http://anagabrielajuarez.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in November 2021 (Episode 186). Alistair Waddell, President & CEO at Inflection Resources & Chairman at Headwater Gold who are both junior explorers working across Australia and the US focusing on high-grade precious metals and copper assets.  Alistair is an experienced exploration geologist by background with experience in early-stage opportunity recognition spanning from greenfields exploration to feasibility studies working for the likes of Kinross. He has solid commercial capabilities in the capital markets and is going to give us an update on both companies under the NewQuest Capital Group of companies plus the details of the agreement with Newmont and Anglo Gold Ashanti. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alistair is the President and CEO of Inflection Resources and Chairman of Headwater Gold, both junior explorers focusing on high-grade precious metals and copper assets in Australia and the US. Inflection Resources is focused on large-scale copper-gold exploration in northern New South Wales, specifically targeting the Macquarie Arc, a belt of rocks known for hosting big mines like Cadia. Inflection Resources has a multi-year joint venture with AngloGold Ashanti, who are funding their copper-gold exploration program in New South Wales. Headwater Gold is a US-focused gold explorer, specifically looking for high-grade epithermal veins. They have acquired projects on open ground and have partnered with Newmont Mining (formerly Newcrest Mining) for exploration. NewQuest Capital is the umbrella company overseeing Inflection Resources, Headwater Gold, and other exploration ventures. They focus on early-stage exploration, acquiring district-scale land positions, and drilling targets that have not been tested before. BEST MOMENTS "We've been systematically drill testing very large geophysical features, looking for these very large copper-gold porphyry deposits."  "We love drilling big targets with the potential for big discovery that have not been drill tested before."  "It's a very exciting ride for both myself and for our investors. You're getting exposure to the bit of the unknown."  "Inflection is all about drilling at this point." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org NewQuest Capital: https://www.nqcapitalgroup.com/ Headwater Gold:https://headwatergold.com/ Inflection Resources:https://inflectionresources.com/ Red Canyon Resources: https://www.redcanyonresources.com/ Finex Metals https://finexmetals.net/ Conduit Nickle: https://conduitnickel.com/ Social LinksNewQuest: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nqcapital/ https://twitter.com/NQCapital Inflection: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflectionresources/ https://twitter.com/InflectionAUCU Headwater: https://www.linkedin.com/company/headwater-gold-inc/ https://twitter.com/HeadwaterGold Red Canyon: https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-canyon-resources https://twitter.com/RCR_RedCanyon Finex: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finex-metals https://twitter.com/FinexMetals Tickers Headwater Gold: CSE: HWG | OTCQB: HWAUF Inflection Resources: CSE: AUCU | OTCQB: AUCUF | FSE : 5VJRed Canyon Resources: CSE: REDC Mailing list Subscription links: NewQuest Capital: Headwater Gold: Inflection Resources: Red Canyon Resources: Finex Metals ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat with Sam Pazuki, Managing Director and CEO at Matador Mining, an ASX listed junior exploring for high-grade gold with 2 assets, Cape Ray Gold and their Hermitage Project in Newfoundland. Sam has over 20 years of mining industry experience in senior leadership positions where he advised major mining companies, including BHP Billiton, as a management consultant within Ernst & Young’s Advisory Services practice, and most recently as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development with Oceana Gold before taking the helm at Matador. He gives an update on the company, the current junior exploration market and what are the enablers and catalysts for the mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Matador Mining is a junior exploration company focused on high-grade gold exploration in Newfoundland. The company has a district-scale land package and a strong board of directors with extensive industry experience. The CEO, Sam Pazuki, emphasises the importance of transparency and communication with shareholders in the junior exploration space. The market has been challenging for junior exploration companies, but Matador has secured strong shareholders and raised funds to support its exploration activities. The outlook for Matador Mining includes ongoing exploration activities, a winter drill program, and potential listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. BEST MOMENTS "We've got a district scale land package on the largest Gold structure that's significantly under-explored."  "The market likes news flow. So you really need to set up a program where you're doing work for much of the year as possible."  "We need to do a better job to lower costs. But a big catalyst is easing of those inflationary pressures, easing of the supply chain issues." "We're all adults here. And, you know, our reputations are on the line, our credibility is on the line." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Website: matadormining.com.au Email: info@matadormining.com.au Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matador-mining X: @matadormining ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Nicole Richards, CEO of Allonnia, who are a company harnessing nature to solve the biggest environmental challenges for net positive impact. They transform liability into value by leveraging the power of biotechnology and engineered systems to help our customers reach their ESG goals in a waste-free world. Nicole has over 28 years of industry leadership within water treatment, mining, and chemicals industries and gives us the history and story behind Allonnia, how they work with mining companies, how their technology helps mining companies hit their sustainability goals and thoughts on the trade wars that are having an impact on our industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Allonnia is leveraging synthetic biology to innovate within the mining industry, focusing on transforming waste into value and addressing sustainability challenges through biotechnology. The company is developing solutions for environmental contaminants like 1,4-Dioxane and PFOS, showcasing the potential of biotechnology to remediate harmful substances in various industries, including mining. Allonnia's first product, D-Solve, aims to selectively remove impurities from ore, which can enhance the grade of metals like nickel and improve overall mining efficiency while reducing environmental impact. The mining industry is increasingly open to innovation, with major companies actively seeking partnerships with startups to test and implement new technologies, creating opportunities for faster commercialisation. Focus on Value Unlocking: The immediate economic drivers for biotech in mining are centred around unlocking value from low-grade ores and waste streams, with long-term goals of reducing environmental liabilities and promoting sustainable practices. BEST MOMENTS "Waste is a failure of the imagination. How do you take synthetic biology or really transformational biology and bring that into these processes?"  "In the near term, the biggest driver is in the value unlock... around metals recovery from low-grade ores and waste streams."  "If you shut down a mine for a minute, the millions of dollars they're going to lose is incredible."  "The way we look at it... is that that's been a huge improvement. They're creating innovation challenges."  "What is rare is countries being able to domesticate the processing of those rare earths." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS Get in touch at https://allonnia.com/contact-us/ Follow Allonnia on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/allonnia/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode Koby Kushner, CEO at Libra Lithium Corp a new, privately-held, Canadian lithium explorer who are focused on advancing and developing a portfolio of grassroots lithium exploration projects in Ontario's Thunder Bay Mining Division. Koby has a mine engineering background working on various mine sites around Canada before going in to equity research with Red Cloud Securities where he specialised in Lithium. Now the CEO of Libra Lithium, he gives an overview of the company, how they are going to develop their projects and the current climate in the Lithium space. KEY TAKEAWAYS Libra Lithium Corp is a Canadian lithium explorer focused on grassroots lithium exploration projects in Ontario's Thunder Bay region. The company's exploration strategy involves targeting large pegmatites with spodumene, a lithium-bearing mineral, at surface. They prioritise projects with good infrastructure access and low exploration costs. Despite recent fluctuations in lithium prices, the company maintains a long-term outlook and aims to make low-cost spodumene discoveries and acquire projects with high potential. BEST MOMENTS "We're not just chasing whatever's hot."  "We believe there's plenty of low-hanging fruit, as lithium exploration was basically non-existent before 2022."  "We need large pegmatites in order to delineate a large resource."  "The de-stocking cycle is due to come to an end this year, and then we'll be back in restocking mode." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org info@libralithium.com www.libralithium.com Libra Lithium Corp. (@libralithium) • Instagram photos and videos Libra Lithium (@LibraLithium) / X (twitter.com) https://www.linkedin.com/company/libra-lithium-corp/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat with Rob Crayfourd and Keith Watson, co-Fund Managers for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income and Geiger Counter Funds, both funds which provide shareholders with exposure to a broad portfolio of mining and resource-focused equities, aiming to deliver both steady dividend income and capital growth. CNR has a focus on critical commodities (including base, precious, and battery metals, as well as energy and shipping) across a diverse range of geographies, thereby generating strong returns. GCL has a more targeted position, investing exploration, development, and production of energy, particularly Uranium. Last year the CNR fund won Investment Week’s Trust Investment Company of the Year, pipping Blackrock World Mining to the post. They talk about all 3 funds and discuss further around particular commodities, what happening geo-politically, the current financial markets, and the commodity outlook for 2024.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The funds focus on the energy and mining sector, with a particular emphasis on critical commodities, including base and precious metals, uranium, and energy. The funds aim to provide shareholders with exposure to a broad portfolio of mining and resource-focused equities, with a focus on steady dividend income and capital growth. Uranium is a key focus for the funds, as it has been the strongest commodity in recent years and is expected to continue to perform well due to increasing demand and supply disruptions. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in regions such as the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, can have a significant impact on commodity prices and shipping routes, which is something the funds take into consideration. The funds are cautious about the potential impact of rate cuts and deflation on the gold market, but they remain optimistic about the medium-term outlook for gold and believe that gold equities are attractively valued. BEST MOMENTS "We think central banks can be quite cautious there about cutting too aggressively because they don't want to see a kind of repetition of the 70s where they cut too quickly and then they see inflation coming back." "We're cautious on certain regions. The stands generally get a bit of a wide berth, but there are exceptions to that. Kazakhstan has been okay to operate in, for example."  "We're constructive on the space. We reflect that in the portfolio where we've increased the relative weighting. We expect central bank demand to remain strong given the geopolitical uncertainty, China dumping US treasuries."  "We think the names have kind of lagged at the back end of the underlying miners and the equities have lagged at the back end of 2023 with a bit of profit taking given the strong returns that they've delivered."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org GUESTS Website: https://ncim.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geiger-counter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cqs-natural-resources-growth-and-income-plc/ Fund: CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income plc: https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/CYN/cqs-natural-resources-growth-and-income-plc/company-page Fund: Geiger Counter: https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/GCL/geiger-counter-limited/company-page Fund: Golden Prospect: https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/GPM/golden-prospect-precious-metals-limited/company-page ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Luke Knight, CEO of Central Copper Resources, a copper exploration and development company with a significant, highly prospective landholding in the Central African copper belts with 2 assets in the DRC and the other in Zambia with all three projects having significant high-grade resource potential. Luke has over 25 years of experience in the industry managing exploration and development projects in various countries in Africa and South America. More recently as a director at AMED funds, he focused on investments in the mineral/commodity space across Africa, responsible for portfolio monitoring before taking the helm at Central Copper. We talk about the company, the 3 projects: West Congolian project, and Kayeye project in the DRC, and their Lunga project in Zambia and raising capital in the junior mining space.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Central Copper is a copper exploration and development company with significant high-grade resource potential in Central Africa Copper Belts. The company has three projects, two in the DRC and one in Zambia, with the flagship project being the West Congolian project in the DRC. The West Congolian project has an existing high-grade copper deposit with the potential for using sorting mechanisms to produce direct shipping ore, reducing capital expenditure and fast-tracking production. The company's second project, Kayeye, is located adjacent to Ivanhoe's Kamoa Kukula mine in the DRC and has shown geological continuity with Kamoa Kakula, indicating potential for future discoveries. Central Copper is also exploring the Lunga project in Zambia, which has shown promising soil geochem anomalies and the potential for a near-surface oxide resource. BEST MOMENTS "We've got quite a lot of work planned there over the next 6 to 12 months."  "We've got an existing exploitation right over our flagship deposit that was awarded in 2022."  "We've got some very good soil geochem anomalies... and now it's time to drill."  "We're looking at raising, while staying private now, a significant raising for a private exploration company."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org luke@centralcopper.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-copper/ https://centralcopper.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Oliver Gunasekara, CEO of Impossible Metals, whose missions is to preserve the deep ocean ecology while we unlock the potential of seabed critical metals, accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. We have built an underwater robot which selectively pick up these battery rocks without harming the environment. Oliver is a business leader with thirty+ years experience, encompasses three of the major technology trends: mobile computing, cloud computing, and multimedia technologies. He discuss Impossible Metals’ approach to deep sea mining – using underwater vehicles that collect metals critical for EV batteries without harming the seabed ecosystem. Great episode for those that would like to know more about deepsea mining. KEY TAKEAWAYS Impossible Metals is a technology startup focused on deep sea mining, with a mission to preserve the deep ocean ecology while extracting critical metals for sustainable energy. They have developed advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that can collect battery rocks from the seabed without harming the ecosystem. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and aims to minimize sediment disturbance, noise, and light pollution in their mining operations. They collaborate with marine scientists and environmental organizations to gather input and conduct research to better understand and mitigate the impact of deep sea mining. Impossible Metals emphasizes transparency in their operations and plans to provide detailed information, including video data, for each ton of material collected. They also support the idea of a battery passport to track the extraction and utilization of metals. BEST MOMENTS "We desperately need these metals... We need 500% more mining to get these transition metals to get to net zero."  "What if we could replace all of that with the seabed?... I feel very good about what we're doing."  "We are trying to show people that Deep Sea Minerals has a great opportunity here... We can do it with the lowest cost."  "We're about to test what we call Eureka 2 in the deep ocean... We will be only the second company in the last 50 years to achieve that." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/impossible-metals/ https://youtu.be/GM5xBpMa3B0 https://www.youtube.com/@impossiblemetals https://impossiblemetals.com/blog/current-status-of-deep-sea-mining-regulations/ https://impossiblemetals.com/blog/why-will-deep-sea-mining-be-less-expensive-than-traditional-land-based-mining/ https://impossiblemetals.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared twice before in Nov 2019, (episode 51) and in April 2023 (episode 327). Mike Jones, Managing Director at Impact Minerals Limited, an exploration company listed on the ASX with four extensive tenement holdings within Australia, featuring significant potential for high-grade mineral deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper and nickel. A graduate from the Royal School of mines, Mike is a very experienced geologist across Australia and in particular WA working on over 80 projects both in greenfields and near mine exploration in a wide variety of mineralised terrains during his career and he gives us an update the progress on the company, results of the scoping study and metallurgical test results and an update on the Western Australian mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Impact Minerals is focused on the development of the Lake Hope project, a high purity alumina project in Western Australia. The pre-feasibility study for the Lake Hope project is underway, with the aim of bringing the project into production in the next couple of years. The project has the potential to be a world-class deposit, with a significant supply deficit of high purity alumina expected by 2026. Impact Minerals is also actively exploring its Arkan project, which has shown significant anomalies for nickel, copper, PGE, gold, and rare earths. The Australian mining industry has seen a downturn in certain commodities like lithium and nickel, but there are opportunities in gold and uranium. Financing for junior miners has been challenging, but there has been a recent flurry of activity in the market. BEST MOMENTS "It's always been my opinion that doing a small scale mine is a waste of time. It's a bit like that old quote, you know, it's not worth getting out of bed in the morning for less than 100 or 150,000 ounces of gold a year."  "We're now in the process of putting a mine, hopefully, into production over the next couple of years and being on the track to development."  "We believe that we can produce material much cheaper than anyone else. And that's a very good place to be in bulk commodities."  "We've got a significant copper only anomaly coming out very shortly as well. And we will be pushing forward with that project as well."  "The resources sector has just been a bit of a malaise over the last six months. Unfortunately, it's not getting any better at the moment because lithium and nickel are just completely in the doldrums."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.impactminerals.com.au/site/content/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jones-48831615/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-minerals-limited/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to John Sisay, who has two decades of senior leadership experience in the mining industry working for the likes of Weatherly International and Allied Gold Corp before becoming the CEO of Sierra Rutile Limited, managing one of the largest natural rutile deposits in the world. During John’s career, he has operated in over ten African countries, including roles at De Beers and America Minerals Fields (now part of First Quantum). John is currently the CEO of Ongopolo Mining and Processing Ltd and talks about a variety of subjects including: Namibia’s recent decision to ban the export of unprocessed ore The countries mining policies The opportunity to develop local supply chains to improve the sector’s sustainability and impact Why copper prices must be maintained at >$10,000 per ton to ensure supplies meet demand by 2030, and Government’s role in ensuring this KEY TAKEAWAYS John Sisay has two decades of senior leadership experience in the mining industry, working for companies like Weatherall International and Allied Gold Corp. He is currently the CEO of Ongopolo Mining and Processing Limited, which is developing a copper mine in Namibia. Namibia has transparent laws, a stable court system, and predictable investment incentives, making it an attractive destination for mining companies. The country's mining policies prioritize retaining value within the country and developing local supply chains to promote sustainability and create high-skilled jobs. Copper prices need to remain above $10,000 per tonne to meet future demand, especially with the growth of the electric vehicle market and the need for sustainable energy solutions. BEST MOMENTS "The government's intention is to really spread the footprint of the wealth from mining in the country."  "Namibia is an excellent country in terms of the rule of law, in terms of the mining legislation, but also has a history of mining."  "To incentivise all of us to do more and expand more, we need that price to hike. And I'm confident that the price will go up because the major paradigm shift is the EV revolution." "A lot of these resource-based countries are also looking and thinking, well, why are we not at the table? Why are we just exporting all the wealth?" VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Guest Mail: jbs@ccopper.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In the episode we chat to Rodney Illingworth, Managing Director of NT Minerals, an Australian based ASX-listed resource company focused on the discovery and development of world-class mineral projects. Currently the company is concentrating its efforts on the Redbank Copper Project located in the McArthur Basin, Northern Territory. Rodney is also MD of Adroit Capital Group, is a family office established to focus specialised investment advisory and management services across resources, energy and technology. On the podcast today Rodney tells us more about NT Minerals and his knowledge of the Northern Territory region and what they are looking to achieve as a company. KEY TAKEAWAYS NT Minerals is currently concentrating its efforts on the Redbank Copper Project located in the MacArthur Basin in the Northern Territory of Australia. Rodney and his team have a strong background in working with mineral companies, particularly in exploration and development. NT Minerals has a performance-based remuneration structure for its executives, with Rodney receiving a salary of $1 per annum plus options. The company's strategy is to focus on building out the current copper resources, while also exploring opportunities for consolidation and expansion in the mining market. BEST MOMENTS "We're not just protecting our investment, we want to increase the investment."  "There's an opportunity there to develop that out and then grow it out from that."  "I think there's an opportunity to do some consolidation in that space."  "All the money that you get is going into the ground."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-illingworth-10201419/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ntmineralslimited/ https://ntminerals.com.au/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Jeff Townsend, founder of the Critical Minerals Association, who are an organisation that brings expertise in enabling them to intersect with government and industry, to support its members in developing secure and responsible critical mineral supply chains. Jeff is an experienced public affairs and campaign strategist with experience working in the highest levels of business and politics and knows the importance of the mining sector, in securing the UK’s critical mineral supply chains. He tells us more about the association and what they do and also discusses the government and do they really understand mining? KEY TAKEAWAYS The Critical Minerals Association is an organisation that supports its members in developing and securing critical mineral supply chains. The association works with governments and industry to advocate for the mining sector and the importance of critical minerals in securing the UK's supply chains. Jeff has a background in politics and public affairs, which has helped him understand the intersection of mining, politics, and international development. Governments are starting to take the critical minerals space more seriously, but there is still a gap in understanding and the ability to deliver on the necessary actions. BEST MOMENTS "The reality is there is no free market in the critical mineral space."  "We need critical minerals and we need to change the way that we secure those critical minerals and the speed at which we secure those critical minerals if we have a shot of meeting the required actions."  "We're into tridents now. Anyway, one is going to be the track and trace. So I think there's going to have to be more on that ESG and that track and trace and being deliverable against set kind of goals."  "I'm a big fan of Lava Blue out in Queensland. I'm a big fan of the Queensland government in general. Their critical mineral strategy is excellent. Their critical mineral minister is a superstar." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org LinkedIn: Critical Minerals International Alliance X: @CMIA_alliance   Website: www.cmialliance.com Email: jeff@criticalmineral.org ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Farzad Nader, Director and COO of Red Paramount Iron, a Canadian emerging steel feed production company that is fully committed to reducing global emissions by producing zero-emission green steel feed.  With over 25 years industry experience, Farzad is a professional engineer experienced in valuation, optimization, and complete development cycle of greenfield mining projects and expansion of existing mines and facilities. He has been involved in developing multi-billion-dollar mining projects in various locations and early-stage projects with Newmont and Teck Resources. He talks to us about Red Paramount Iron and how they are going to become the world’s leading supplier of green steel. KEY TAKEAWAYS Red Paramount Iron is a Canadian emerging steel feed production company that is fully committed to reducing global emissions by producing zero emissions green steel feed. The company has a significant iron ore resource of around 527 million tons with high quality and low impurities, making it suitable for green steel production. The project is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, which offers advantages such as existing infrastructure, access to low-cost electricity, and abundant water sources. The company has secured government funding and is in discussions with other investors to raise capital for the project. The management team has extensive experience in mining and is supported by a board of advisors with expertise in various areas. BEST MOMENTS "Steel production is one of the most pollutant industries. At the moment for every ton of steel that is being produced around 800 kilograms of coal is required."  "The Canadian advantage is two things. All the Canadian iron ore, or majority, 95% of that is located in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec."  "We have secured around four million dollars of government funding so far. We are also in discussions with some other investors to bring some additional funds."  "The fact that the process is very easy, the infrastructure is available, we have access to low cost electricity, which brings the development cost much, much lower than developing a mine."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://redparamount.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzadnader/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In the episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in Feb 2023 (Episode 316). Tim Strong, MD of Asara Resources (Formerly Golden Rim Resources) who are an ASX-listed gold exploration company who are developing significant value by spearheading the next West African gold rush in its exciting flagship Kada Gold project in Guinea. Tim is a Cambourne School of Mines geology graduate who has worked and travelled around the world working with both junior and major mining companies during his career on a range of projects from target generation through to exploration planning & strategy, resource estimation, and feasibility level studies. In the episode, Tim gives us an update on Asara Resources and the reason why the company have changed their name recently. We also discuss how investors should analyse companies, and what they should be researching if they are looking to invest. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tim Strong is the MD of Asara Resources, formerly known as Golden Rim Resources, an ASX listed gold exploration company. Asara's flagship project is the Kada Gold Project in Guinea, which has a near-surface oxide gold deposit. In 2023, Asara Resources conducted a significant drilling program at the Kada Gold Project, resulting in an indicated resource of nearly one million ounces of gold. Asara Resources also has a 2 million ounce gold deposit in Burkina Faso, which they are looking to divest due to ongoing issues in the country. The company is focused on advancing their projects in Guinea and is looking to divest non-core assets to strengthen their financial position. BEST MOMENTS "We've spent the year building up the confidence level of that project."  "I think, the current situation in the Middle East, the disruption to shipping through the Middle East, I think this is just all a perfect storm for a great gold market." "I think, the world needs junior miners. The big companies aren't, you know, they're not out there finding their own deposits. They're buying small companies like Asara."  "Give some love to your junior miners. It's been a tough year for us. And, you know, we're all out here doing the best job we can. And, we need support to find discoveries."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Karl Akueson, Founder, CEO, and Director of Switch Metals, who are the largest holder of coltan (tantalum and niobium) and lithium licences in Côte d’Ivoire with over 3,000 km2 of licences with their flagship project being the Issia coltan project. Karl is a natural resources entrepreneur and former investment banker with BMO Capital Markets in London, who co-founded Awale Resources and has now established Switch Metals. In this episode, he talks through his entrepreneur journey, the background to Switch Metals and their projects, Côte d’Ivoire as a mining jurisdiction, and the tantalum market, plus more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Switch Metals is primarily focused on tantalum, a metal used in various electronic devices due to its unique properties, such as heat resistance and conductivity. This focus differentiates the company from other mining ventures that typically concentrate on more common commodities like lithium. Cote d'Ivoire is highlighted as an attractive mining jurisdiction due to its infrastructure, stability, and under-explored potential. The country has a growing mining sector, particularly in gold, which provides a supportive environment for new ventures like Switch Metals. The company aims to generate early cash flow through shallow coltan placer mining at the Issia Coltan Project. This approach is designed to provide a strong cash flow foundation, allowing for sustainable operations and further exploration without relying heavily on equity financing. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are integral to Switch Metals' operations. The company emphasises ethical sourcing and community engagement, ensuring that local communities are informed and involved in the mining process, which helps mitigate the risks associated with artisanal mining. The immediate focus for Switch Metals is on resource definition through systematic pitting and bulk sampling to estimate the grade of tantalum. Following this, the company plans to conduct metallurgical studies and a scoping study to establish economic parameters, paving the way for future production. BEST MOMENTS "Tantalum is a metal that we use daily... It's used in capacitors, in the electronics industry particularly, but also in the cutting industry, in the alloy industry in general." "Cote d'Ivoire had that potential, but nobody really knows about it... I decided to build a company around this potential in the past few years." "We have this advantage of having both some material at surface... It's generally called placer deposits... It's something you can scratch from at the surface very shallow, it's free dig." "ESG is inherent to what we do... We have no choice but to meet all these ESG criteria because our end clients want us to demonstrate that we have traceability." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com GUEST SOCIALS https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-akueson-b3456617/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/switch-metals/ https://switchmetals.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to John Cash, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Ur-Energy who engages in the identification, acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of uranium projects and currently own and operates the Lost Creek in-situ recovery uranium facility in south-central Wyoming. John has nearly 30 years of experience in uranium exploration, radiation safety, regulatory and legislative affairs, uranium recovery operations, and international trade, as well as extensive management experience. Before joining Ur-Energy, he worked for established uranium mining companies, including BHP, Rio Algom Mining, and Crow Butte Resources, a subsidiary of Cameco. He talks about why venture capitalists are so hot on nuclear energy, the future of energy supply, uranium stocks and ETF, how geopolitical risks and project development challenges could constrain global uranium supply, and how to tackle the looming shortfalls. KEY TAKEAWAYS John Cash has over 30 years of experience in the uranium industry and has dedicated his entire career to this sector. Ur-Energy is a publicly traded uranium company that owns and operates the Lost Creek in situ recovery uranium facility in Wyoming. The company utilises in situ mining technology, which involves injecting CO2 and oxygen into the mineralised uranium zone to dissolve the uranium and pump it back to the surface for processing. Geopolitics plays a significant role in the uranium market, particularly with Russia's dominance in uranium refining and potential supply disruptions due to geopolitical tensions. The US defense sector may increase its demand for uranium in the future, requiring the establishment of domestic enrichment facilities to ensure national security. BEST MOMENTS "It certainly is an exciting time in the uranium space."  "The advantages are the capital expenditure is minimal. The environmental footprint is very small and the operating costs tend to be very low."  "Russia really dominates the world in those two steps with conversion and enrichment."  "We're going to continue to ramp up production at Lost Creek, working as hard as we can to do that."  "We would love to sign three, four, five more contracts within the first quarter to two quarters of next year."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Guest Website: https://www.ur-energy.com/ Guest X: https://twitter.com/ur_energy  ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Greg Brouwer, Sr VP Technical and Andrea Leroux, Head of Digital Analytics from Teck Resources who are one of Canada’s leading mining companies with operations and projects in Canada, the United States, Chile and Peru. We are going to talk about how Teck Resources used the power of artificial intelligence to generate value in the mining industry and about some exciting recent developments. We’re recording this episode shortly after the Resourcing Tomorrow conference in London, where Greg shared some examples of what Teck has been up to in this space, so we hear some additional details directly from Greg and Andrea about recent AI developments. KEY TAKEAWAYS Teck Resources, a leading mining company, has successfully leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) and digital analytics to drive value in the mining industry. The company's Race 21 program, which stands for Renew, Automate, Connect, and Empower, focused on sensorisation, data connectivity, automation, and leveraging advanced analytics to solve real-world mining problems. Teck Resources has seen significant success in deploying digital solutions that have had a positive impact on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughputs, recoveries, and water treatment. The company is now focused on operationalising its software development capability and scaling its commercial-grade solutions across all of its mining operations. Teck Resources is actively seeking collaboration with other mining organisations to drive innovation and create a mining digital technology ecosystem. They believe that collaboration and sharing of technologies and techniques will lead to the greatest sustainable value for the industry as a whole. BEST MOMENTS "We're constantly changing... We have merged the technology expertise with the SME knowledge."  "Digital analytics is Teck's in-house software development capability... providing stable and predictable outcomes at our operations."  "We realised that there was likely a significant potential there that we could go after... there's something here." "It's the understanding of how you apply that technology... and how you build and sustain that technology in a cost-effective, reliable way. That's really tricky." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.teck.com/technology/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In the episode we spoke to Tom Meyer, CEO of Archer Exploration who are a Canadian Nickel, Copper-Cobalt & PGE’s focused exploration and development company with an extensive portfolio of assets in Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Tom a professional engineer with over 23 years in the mining industry, including 16 years in Canadian and international capital markets as a highly ranked and respected mining equity research and commodity analyst. He took over the CEO role at Archer 15 months ago and talks to us about the company, their Grasset project and financing in the Canadian mining industry and what the outlook for Nickel. KEY TAKEAWAYS Archer Exploration is a Canadian nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGE-focused exploration and development company with assets in Quebec and Ontario, Canada. The company's flagship asset is the Grisset project in the Abitibi Greenstones of Quebec, which has an existing resource of about 5.5 million tons at 1.53% nickel equivalent. Archer Exploration is focused on expanding the existing resource at Grisset and aims to double or triple the resource and increase the grade. The company recently raised funds successfully, indicating investor interest in their low-risk, high-grade project. BEST MOMENTS "We have other indications of other similar type of targets along that trend, which will be following up in due course."  "We went out looking for about one and a half million dollars and we decided to cut it off at $2 million. It was oversubscribed, which we just closed at the end of November."  "I think we're on the cusp of something bigger happening... We're in a spot right now where that technology is advancing through decarbonisation plans. That brings us back to where these metals come from to make all this stuff happen."  "With nickel sulfides that have grade and in all cases carry energy with it in the form of sulfur, you can have a much lower carbon footprint... When those constraints become visible, it's going to be a step change." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/archer-exploration-corp/about/ https://archerexploration.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.