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 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. This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Anthony Viljoen, CEO of Andrada Mining, who are an explorer and producer of sustainable products of new technology minerals including Lithium, Tin and Tantalum in Namibia, Africa With an agriculture Economics and Finance background, Anthony is a highly successful mining entrepreneur with over 20 years' experience in Africa and Anthony tells us more about the history of the company, their projects and the future and vision of the company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Andrada Mining has a strong core team with over 20 years of experience in the mining industry in Africa, led by Anthony and supported by a high-profile board of directors. The company's strategy has evolved to focus on the exploration and production of multiple commodities, aiming to become a significant producer of critical raw materials. Andrada Mining is actively seeking a strategic partner to vertically integrate within the lithium value chain, from mining to processing the concentrate into a refined lithium product. Namibia is a favourable investment destination with a supportive government and a highly educated mining workforce, making it an attractive location for mining operations. BEST MOMENTS "We've built operations now, we've expanded the operations, we're looking at adding new elements to the operations. So, you know, we really do have a strong core team capable of executing large-scale projects."  "We believe that identifying a strategic partner that will give us access to that part of the lithium value chain goes some way in terms of establishing that vertical integration across the entire lithium value chain."  "There is going to be a lot of consolidation within the smaller parts of the market and I think that provides us with a unique opportunity to embark on the next phase of our growth as an organisation."  "Namibia is a fantastic investment destination. It's a mining jurisdiction. Some of the biggest uranium deposits in the world are there. They understand mining. They've got a very highly educated mining human resource in the country." 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://andradamining.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andrada-mining/ X: https://twitter.com/Andrada_Mining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andradamining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKejNV_coEljBuAppkfmgCA X: https://twitter.com/AnthonyViljoen 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Gregory Beischer, President & CEO at Alaska Energy Metals Corporation, who are advancing the Nikolai project – a sulphide nickel and battery metal project with a multi-billion pound nickel potential and aiming to supply the essential strategic metals required to secure America’s energy future and drive the electric vehicle revolution. Gregory is a seasoned explorationist with a solid track record of success and highly knowledgeable on the geology of magmatic nickel–copper–platinum deposits. He also sits on the Board of Alaska’s Resource Development Corporation and serves on the Alaska Minerals Commission. On the podcast he tells us more about Alaska Energy Metals Corporation, their Nikolai Nickel project, domestic and international Nickel news and production and the outlook of the company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alaska Energy Metals Corporation is advancing their Nikola project, a sulfide nickel and battery metals project with a multi-million pound nickel potential, aiming to supply essential strategic metals for American Energy's future and the electric vehicle revolution. Gregory has a solid track record in exploration and is highly knowledgeable about the geology of magnetic nickel, copper, and platinum deposits. The Nikola project has the potential to impact the nickel market by providing a domestic source of nickel for the United States. Currently, 100% of the nickel consumed in the US is imported, with Canada being a major supplier. The US needs to secure its supply lines for nickel and other essential metals to support the transition to electric vehicles and renewable power sources. Developing domestic mineral resources, such as the Nikolai project in Alaska, is crucial for achieving this. Alaska Energy Metals Corporation is committed to environmental considerations and integrating sustainability measures into their project. They aim to engage and benefit local communities, while also ensuring high environmental standards and social governance. BEST MOMENTS "I think nickel will probably be the choke point metal for this transition." "The United States really has to secure supply lines and more aggressively encourage domestic mineral development."  "We really do know how to do it right here. The mines, at least the ones in Alaska that I know very well, they're just excellent operations that are very protective of the environment."  "We've had a lot of interest in our project and it seems like people are really supporting what we're doing." 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. This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director of Thor Energy who are an exploration company with a focus on uranium and energy metals that are crucial in the shift to a ‘green’ energy economy. Thor has a number of highly prospective projects that give shareholders exposure to uranium, nickel, copper, lithium and gold in both Australia and the US. Nicole has more than 25 years in mining and exploration in Australia, Eastern Europe and South America and her experience spans from grassroots exploration to project evaluation to open-cut & underground mining with a commodity focus on gold, copper, nickel, uranium & lithium. Nicole is a Director of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and she tells us more about Thor Energy, the rare earths and energy sectors, their collaboration with Fleet Space Technologies, and the outlook for the company in these commodities and jurisdictions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Thor Energy is an exploration company focused on uranium and energy metals for the shift to a green energy economy. The company has highly prospective projects in Australia and the US, including uranium, nickel, copper, lithium, and gold. Nicole Galloway Warland, the Managing Director of Thor Energy, has over 25 years of experience in mining and exploration. Thor Energy has a strategic partnership with Fleet Space Technologies to accelerate exploration and minimize environmental impact in their copper project in Alford East, Australia. BEST MOMENTS "We had a name change from Thor Mine to Thor Energy to really reflect our strategic direction in the uranium and energy space side of things."  "Sometimes community engagement, can take some time. You know, it's not something that one cup of tea solves all your issues."  "What's exciting with the uranium sector is we're sitting at a $73 per pound and this is sitting at about 52% high this year and a 12-year high."  "So, it's something that I monitor very regularly. It's obviously getting out and networking with people as well."  VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/company/thor-energy-plc/ https://twitter.com/ThorEnergyPLC thor@yellowjerseypr.com 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. This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in November 2022 in episode 292 so please also to that episode to see how far Ariana Resources has come in 12 months. Click here to listen to that episode: https://rb.gy/jrndcc Kerim Sener, Managing Director at Ariana Resources who are an AIM-listed gold exploration and development company focused on epithermal gold-silver and porphyry copper-gold deposits in Turkey. We are also joined by Zack Van Coller, Special Project Geologist for Ariana Resources speaking from Zimbabwe who gives us a geological overview of their projects. Kerim is an experienced exploration geologist within the junior mining space working across many of the continents during his career where he has identified over 4Moz of gold in Eastern Europe since 2005. He us an update on Ariana Resources having been at the helm for 2 decades, their projects in Turkey and Zimbabwe and their recent strategic investments within their Asgard Fund, and a new venture into Zimbabwe in conjunction with Rockover Holdings. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ariana Resources is an AIM-listed gold exploration and development company focused on epithermal gold, silver, and porphyry copper gold deposits in Turkey. The company has a strong focus on environmental sustainability and employs various measures to minimise its environmental impact, such as reforestation and using environmentally friendly vehicles. Ariana Resources utilises advanced technology, including the BoxScan multi-sensor core scanning instrument, to analyse rock samples and improve exploration efficiency. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects, including producing assets like Kiziltepe and upcoming projects like Tavshan, which are expected to contribute to future growth and value creation BEST MOMENTS "We've chosen to hold our interests in a much more advanced portfolio than the average exploration company." "We're awaiting further work on that to complete in the coming weeks, but we hope to be at the point of another mineral resource estimate by early next year." "We're just waiting for a market window. Obviously, we want to move Venus to an IPO sooner rather than later." "Certainly, we're looking forward to seeing individuals at Mines and Money. So if anyone's around and want to chat with us, please come and see us." VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: https://www.arianaresources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariana-resources-plc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArianaResources 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Ed Bowie, CEO and Director at Beowulf Mining, a listed junior miner with a diversified portfolio of development-stage projects, in iron ore, graphite, gold, and base metal projects in Sweden, Finland, and Kosovo. With an exploration geology background, Ed has over 20 years of experience in the natural resources sector having worked in corporate, advisory, and fund management roles and across a broad range of commodities and jurisdictions. Ed recently joined Beowulf and gives us an overview and update of the company, their assets, and what he’s looking to achieve moving the company forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS Beowulf Mining is a listed junior miner with a diversified portfolio of development-stage projects across commodities such as iron ore, graphite, gold, and base metals, with projects in Sweden, Finland, and Kosovo. The company has three core assets: the Kallak iron ore project in Sweden, the Grafintec graphite business in Finland, and the Vardar Minerals exploration project in Kosovo. The Kallak project has the potential to produce high-grade iron ore concentrate for the green steel industry, while the Grafintec project aims to produce graphite material for the lithium-ion battery industry. Vardar Minerals focuses on exploration in Kosovo, with potential for lead-zinc, precious metals, gold, copper, and lithium discoveries. BEST MOMENTS "We have a graphite business, Grafintec, and we have one of Europe's largest flake graphite resources in the ground." "We completed a pre-feasibility study earlier this year, which demonstrates very strong economics." "We're doing lots of sampling, lots of relatively low-cost baseline exploration, proving up all these targets." "We're expecting to complete the pre-feasibility study for Kallak during the middle to second half of next year, 2024." VALUABLE RESOURCES X – @BeowulfMining  LinkedIn – Beowulf Mining plc (https://tinyurl.com/ymlv99lg) Website – https://beowulfmining.com/ ed.bowie@beowulfmining.com 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. This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Sonia Scarselli, VP of BHP Metal Exploration and BHP Xplor, which is a global accelerator program targeting innovative, early-stage mineral exploration companies to find the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition. Sonia is a highly experienced geologist having worked in both the oil and gas and mining industries and has been with BHP for over a decade and talks to us about the global exploration market, BHP Xplor program, and BHP's exploration focus plus a lot more around the junior mining space in these difficult times. Sonia is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register NOW by going to www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on tickets using the code DIGDEEP10. KEY TAKEAWAYS The BHP Xplor program is an accelerator program targeting innovative early-stage mineral exploration companies to find critical resources for the energy transition. The future of mineral exploration is influenced by the electrification and energy transition, which increases the demand for mineral resources, especially critical minerals like copper and nickel. Partnerships and collaborations are crucial in the exploration industry, both with peers and junior mining companies, to unlock larger regions of potential and accelerate resource discovery. The BHP Xplor program provides selected companies with mentorship, technical guidance, and support in areas such as business, finance, operations, HSE, stakeholder engagement, and vendor connections. BEST MOMENTS "We need at least three times the amount of copper that we're using today by 2030." "We want them to come out of the program with the best chance to raise the capital they need."  "There is a need for partnership and collaboration with large enterprises like ourselves, with some of our peers."  "We have been learning a lot from that space, especially on running the business in a more agile and nimble way."  VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhp/  https://www.instagram.com/inside_bhp/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-scarselli-vp/  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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Segun Lawson, CEO at Thor Explorations, a West African focussed gold producer listed on both the TSX Venture Exchange and AIM Markets with the company’s flagship project is their gold producing Segilola Gold Project in Nigeria, with 2 other projects in Senegal and Burkina Faso. Segun is a geologist by background who also worked in Corporate Finance before taking the helm at Thor over 12 years ago and talks about his Thor Explorations journey, what they have achieved to date, their current operation and the outlook of the company. Segun is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register NOW by going to www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on tickets using the code DIGDEEP10. So go and get your tickets TODAY KEY TAKEAWAYS Thor Exploration is a West African focused gold producer listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and AIM, with its flagship project being the Segi Lola gold project in Nigeria. The company has achieved significant milestones, including drilling out resources, completing feasibility studies, and successfully building and operating its first gold mine in Nigeria. Thor Exploration is committed to environmental sustainability and employs measures to minimise its environmental impact, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing responsible mining practices. The company prioritises community engagement and social responsibility, implementing projects that benefit the local communities, including scholarships, employment opportunities, road building, and cooperative projects in agriculture and fish farming. BEST MOMENTS "We hope to be a multi-mine company in the next five years." "We know the prospectivity of lithium in Nigeria, and we think we're very well positioned to capitalise on it." "We've seen an influx of companies, local oil and gas companies diversify into early stage exploration." "We think the next six to 12 months are pretty exciting for the company." VALUABLE RESOURCES LinkedIn: Thor Explorations Ltd Twitter: @ThorExpl_THX Website: Thor Explorations   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in July 2020 (Episode 89) so please go and watch that episode as well. Paul Atherley, Chairman of Pensana Rare Earth, is a LSE listed exploration company soon to be bringing into production one of the world's largest and higher grade rare earth projects to bring minerals used in power magnets, wind turbines, hybrid motor vehicles and much more. In addition, they are establishing the world’s first independent and sustainable rare earth processing hub at the Saltend Chemicals Park in the Humber Freeport. Paul is a highly experienced senior resources executive with wide ranging international and capital markets experience. A mine engineer by trade, he is the founding Director of Pensana and gives us an update on what the company has achieved since we last spoke, the current activities and what the outlook of the company is moving forward. Paul is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register NOW by going to www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on tickets using the code DIGDEEP10. So go and get your tickets TODAY KEY TAKEAWAYS Pensana Rare Earths is a mining company focused on bringing rare earth projects into production, particularly for minerals used in power magnets, wind turbines, and hybrid motor vehicles. The company is establishing the world's first independent and sustainable rare earths processing hub at the Saltend Chemicals Park in Humber Freeport, UK. Pensana has successfully secured financing for its Longonjo rare earth mine in Angola, with $200 million in debt from ABSA Bank and $80 million in equity from the Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund and another undisclosed investor. The company plans to start construction on the Longonjo mine in the first quarter of next year and aims to be in production by the end of 2025 or early 2026. BEST MOMENTS "We've announced today our financing of Longonjo which is the big mine and then some indication of the framework of the financing for our SALTM project."  "The challenge for us was we were trying to raise 550 million US dollars to build a mine in Angola and a rare earth processing facility... So we've separated the two projects." "We're very fortunate that FSDA has provided us with some initial $15 million loan against the $80 million of equity they're looking to put in." "We'll be building the world's largest undeveloped rare earth mine in Angola... So it may well be that we actually have two financings done and two projects under construction." 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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Ross Bhappu, Partner and Head of Private Equity Mature Funds at Resource Capital Funds who are a mining-focused, global alternative investment firm and been in the private equity mining investment space for over 25 years and have been partnering with investors and mining firms to build strong, successful, and sustainable businesses that strive to produce superior returns to all stakeholders. Ross has a degree in metallurgy and a master's in minerals economics, with an extensive career expanding over 35 years providing both technical and financial evaluation and support in project identification, analysis, development, valuation, project finance, M&A, and sourcing of capital from both private and public markets. He has been with RCF for over 20 years and tells us more about RCF, the current financial climate within our industry, and how you might get into private equity if you wanted a change of career within mining and mining as a brand plus much more. Ross is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register NOW by heading to www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on current prices using the code DIGDEEP10.          KEY TAKEAWAYS Resource Capital Funds (RCF) is a mining-focused global alternative investment firm that has been in the private equity mine investment space for over 25 years. They have partnered with investors and mining firms to build successful and sustainable businesses. RCF has invested in over 200 mining companies in more than 50 countries and across 30 commodities. They have a diverse range of investors, including university endowments, charitable trusts, family offices, pension plans, and sovereign wealth funds. RCF has a rigorous investment decision-making process that includes thorough due diligence, site visits, technical and financial analysis, market analysis, and ESG evaluation. They also use stochastic analysis in their financial models to assess risk. The mining industry is facing a shortage of skilled professionals, and RCF believes there is a great opportunity for young people to pursue careers in mining. They recommend obtaining a technical background in mining or metallurgy and complementing it with a business degree or mineral economics master's. BEST MOMENTS "We pioneered the whole concept of private equity for mining."  "We've invested in over 200 mining companies in over 50 countries around the world."  "We have very strong technical capabilities... analyzing geology, mining, metallurgy." "We've had tremendous experience in exiting investments and making money out of those investments." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/company/resource-capital-funds/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-bhappu/  https://resourcecapitalfunds.com/  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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Peter Arkell, MD of Carrington Day who are a consulting company that assists international companies doing business in China and Chinese companies to go abroad. Peter is a prominent member of the mining sector in China, being the Chairman of the Global Mining Association of China (GMAC), the international mining community’s peak representative body, and founding Chairman of the Oriental Mining Club. Peter is also a Member of the Melbourne Mining Club International Advisory Board. We talk about the Chinese mining industry, what is actually happening in the Chinese economy, not what we just her in the media and what the outlook is for the country. Peter is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register NOW by going to www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10.        KEY TAKEAWAYS  China has a significant domestic mining industry, including gold, iron ore, copper, rare earths, lithium, and coal production. The Global Mining Association of China (GMAC) represents the international mining community in China and promotes collaboration between Chinese and international mining companies. Chinese mining companies have been actively investing in international projects and forming partnerships with Western mining companies, such as the collaboration between Rio Tinto, Chinalco, and Baosteel in the development of the Simandou project. The Chinese economy is currently facing challenges in the property market and consumer demand, but it is still projected to achieve 5% growth this year. BEST MOMENTS "China emerged in the industry, in the global industry, at the time which became known as the mining boom, going back to early 2000s, when China decided that it couldn't provide for itself from its own domestic mining that it needed to get resources from abroad."  "Mining is the solution. We need to be able to show that the mining industry is a big part of the solution. It's not the problem itself."  "China will continue to be a customer and Chinese demand will continue to be important for the industry. But China is also an investor. It's also a miner itself, an international miner."  "The mining industry is a great place to be, it's a great place to work. You and I helped to find talent to work in it. It's always a privilege." 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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to David Awram, Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Sandstorm Gold, a royalty and streaming company focused in the precious metals space David Co-founded Sandstorm Gold back in 2008 and has been instrumental in growing the company from a start-up to a leading mid-tier royalty company. David has been involved in billions of dollars worth of royalty financings and has evaluated hundreds of resource projects, including on-site due diligence at mines all over the world.  Today we are going to speak about how the company has developed and what they have been up to more recently. David is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28th-30th of November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. So get your tickets by going to: www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10 KEY TAKEAWAYS Sandstorm Gold is a royalty and streaming company focused on the precious metal space, with a strong belief in the value of owning royalties and streams. The company has a diverse portfolio of over 250 royalties and streams, with 40 cash-flowing assets and a focus on projects with long-term growth potential. Investing in a royalty company like Sandstorm Gold offers the benefits of exploration upside, expansion potential, and commodity price upside without the risks associated with owning a mining company. The mining industry is currently facing a lack of capital and outside investment, but the long-term demand for commodities like copper and gold suggests that this situation may change in the future. BEST MOMENTS "We have a real strong belief that there's a lot of great aspects of owning royalties and streams, of course, being attached to assets without having to spend the capex." "For a royalty streaming company, if you see the commodity price go up or margins go up, you can be guaranteed that as an owner, as a shareholder of it. It really is that much more protected and easy to understand model for investors looking into the space."  "The fact that nobody in the greater investment world has really taken that seriously or looked at that is really astounding. And so at some point, though, that really that problem has to come home to roost." "We've been accumulating bits and pieces of projects that we believe eventually are really going to get there. Now, of all 250 of our projects, or how many of them are going to be up and producing 10 years from now? Well, it's certainly not going to be all 250." 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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Lisa Ali, Chief People Officer at AngloGold Ashanti who are an independent, global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across nine countries on four continents. Lisa has over 30 years experience in the extractive industries in mining and oil & gas working for the likes of BP and Newcrest in an executive HR capacity. Lisa discusses the skills short in our industry, something I also echo and is going to dig deeper into this subject and hopefully provide some ideas and solutions as to how we can improve this within our industry. Lisa is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register NOW by heading to www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10.         So book your ticket NOW KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry is facing a significant skill shortage, with a growing demand for metals and minerals but a limited supply of skilled workers. The industry needs to actively promote its value proposition, including its commitment to sustainability, technological advancements, and positive contributions to local economies and communities. Closing the gender gap in the mining industry is crucial, as women are underrepresented in the workforce. Efforts should be made to attract more women to STEM careers and create a safe and inclusive work environment. Collaboration and partnerships among industry players are necessary to address the skills gap. This includes working with universities to develop programs that meet industry needs and providing opportunities for on-the-job learning. BEST MOMENTS "We've not done ourselves any favours as an industry… We have a very strong value proposition as an industry."  "We have seen a jump in enrolment of females into STEM disciplines… So those excuses don't hold."  "Be very systematic… actively go after the opportunities that will give you the on-the-job experience to build those skills."  "We've always looked for the one silver bullet… You have to go at this with a number of parallel levers all at the same time."  "We actually have to demonstrate that this is one of the best industries to be in… It provides such an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others going forward."  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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Dec 2021 (Episode 200). Mark Cutifani, Chairman of Vale Base Metals, who are of the biggest sustainable mining companies in the world, mining base metals such as iron ore, copper ,manganese and ferro-alloys across the world. Mark who was former CEO of Anglo American having steered the company for 9 years before stepping down last year to focus on other things including various directorships with Lang O’Rourke and Total. We are going to chat about what Mark has been doing since we last spoke, talk about mining as a brand and how to improve the industries image and the energy transition. Mark is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, it’s the ultimate platform to meet with mining decision-makers, gain valuable insights from industry leaders, and expand your professional network. With a remarkable 20-year history, this event has built a strong reputation for fostering new business relationships across the entire mining value chain. Tickets are selling fast, so book your tickets by visiting https://resourcingtomorrow.com/register and use the code DIGDEEP10 to receive a discount. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry needs to improve its image and brand by better explaining its role in society, such as providing the materials that make the world work and reducing its environmental impact. Access to land and minerals for the energy transition is a major challenge for the mining industry, requiring dialogue and collaboration with local communities, governments, and regulators. Governments can play a role in supporting the energy transition through policy frameworks that facilitate dialogue, access to resources, and reinvestment in infrastructure. Mark mentors individuals in various industries, focusing on leadership, sustainability, and finding solutions that balance business objectives with societal and environmental considerations. BEST MOMENTS "We make the materials that make the world work."  "The most important thing is seeing their confidence grow as they're able to implement or do things that they see working." "We can't just stop something because the people impacted, we're counting in the billions that would be devastated."  "It's about reconciling all those complexities in the role and if you can do that, then there's a good chance you've got a sustainable business for the long term." VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Ian Stalker, Executive Chairman of Bradda Head Lithium, a multi-listed junior exploration and development of World Class Lithium Deposits and Resources in Nevada and Arizona in the USA. Their projects include brine, hard rock and clay deposits, and they aim to be a leader of Lithium to the local domestic market. Ian has a wealth of experience building companies and mines across the world and holds a number of directorships, we chat with Ian about the Bradda Head Lithium story, their strong management team who have a proven track record, an update on the current projects and what they are looking to achieve in the Lithium, battery and critical mineral space in the US. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bradda Head Lithium is a multi-listed junior exploration and development company focused on world-class lithium deposits in Nevada and Arizona in the US. The company has a diverse portfolio of lithium mineralization, including brine, hard rock, and clay deposits, positioning it to be a leader in the local domestic lithium market. Bradda Head recently announced a resource update, revealing over a million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent in the clays, with the potential for further growth. The company is also actively exploring pegmatite deposits in San Domingo, with initial drilling results showing encouraging signs of mineralization. BEST MOMENTS "We've got the right package of material. We've got the right team of people working on it." "America genuinely wants its own lithium supply… They really want their own independence to a level."  "We are not discouraged with what we're seeing on the ground… We like what we see."  "We're feeling pretty healthy and bright ahead… We're feeling good." 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@braddaheadltd.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bradda-head/ X: https://twitter.com/BraddaLithium Newsletter: https://www.braddaheadltd.com/mailer 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 marketplaceThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this podcast episode, we chat with Andreas Steckenborn, COO of Borealis Mining Company, a privately owned gold company who have a project located within the Walker Lane Gold Belt in Nevada, US. Andreas, who is an active listener of the show is going to tell us more about the Borealis project, their plans with the drilling program, and what they’re looking to achieve. We also discuss how we should connect with the next generation of engineers, geologists, and other mining graduates who are entering our industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Borealis Mining Company is a privately owned gold company with a project located in the Walker Lane gold belt of Nevada in the US. The company has a history of mining in the area and has produced 650,000 ounces of gold since the 1980s. Borealis is located in one of the largest epithermal alteration zones in Nevada, which provides the potential for a large-scale mineable deposit. The company is currently conducting a 7,500-meter drill program to further build the resource and explore new prospects on site. BEST MOMENTS "We're starting a drill program. It's going to be the biggest drill program that's taken place at the mine since 2006."  "I think precious metals has a value from an ethical perspective in that people work very hard to earn their money to make a living."  "Living those values, both on the why of what you do and also the how you do it."  "We have a permitted project, as I said, we have a plant, and I think we have very good potential and a great outlook to bring this mine back into production in the 2024 period." VALUABLE RESOURCES Email:     asteckenborn@borealismining.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steckmining 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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat with Simon Popple, MD of Brookville Capital, and a sound money expert in gold investing, having dedicated his career to the gold industry for the last 15 years.  Simon is on the show to discuss the main misconceptions of investing in gold and why now is probably more important than ever to understand why gold is an important investment vehicle to maintain and build wealth. Simon is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28th-30th November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities.  So Register NOW and get your tickets by heading to www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register to receive a discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10.         KEY TAKEAWAYS Gold is a valuable investment vehicle for maintaining and building wealth. It has limited supply and is globally recognised as valuable, making it a universal currency. There are misconceptions about investing in gold. The first misconception is that people think they need to physically possess gold, but in reality, it can be stored and insured by professionals. The second misconception is that gold doesn't provide any income, but there are ways to generate income from gold investments, such as investing in gold stocks. The third misconception is that investing in gold is risky, but there are different levels of risk depending on the type of investment, and physical gold can act as a form of insurance. It is important to have a balanced portfolio that includes exposure to both gold and fiat currencies. Gold can protect against inflation and economic collapse, while fiat currencies provide stability and liquidity. The price of gold is influenced by factors such as debt levels and supply and demand dynamics. As debt continues to rise, there is a good chance that the gold price will also increase. BEST MOMENTS "I think property probably falls into that boat. So even though I did very well out of property, I didn't see it as something I could always make money from."  "You don't have to invest in the riskiest format. And I think a lot of people, they look at gold, and they hear about these junior mining stocks, and they go, that's too risky."  "I think all I would say is, I think gold's better days are ahead of it rather than behind it, so I feel comfortable with the price where it is at the moment."  "I think it's a bit scary if you've got 100% exposure to gold and silver and no exposure to fiat currencies. I think it's all about balance."  VALUABLE RESOURCES For your free download go to https://goldprogram.co.uk/free https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-popple-4a382a16/ http://www.brookvillecapital.com 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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Neil Marston, MD & CEO of Flynn Gold who are an Australian-based mineral exploration company targeting gold and battery metals (lithium, tin, nickel, zinc) in under-explored areas of Tasmania and Western Australia. Neil has over 30 years of experience in the mining and minerals exploration sector and is a proven ASX-listed company leader, with a strong governance and corporate finance background. He joined Flynn Gold just over a year ago so he talks about his career, what the company has achieved to date with its Golden Ridge project, and what the outlook is for the company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Flynn Gold is an Australian-based mineral exploration company targeting gold and battery metals in under-explored areas of Tasmania and Western Australia. The company has achieved significant drilling results at the Golden Ridge Project in Northeast Tasmania, including intersections of high-grade gold veins. Flynn Gold has expanded its portfolio by acquiring two projects in Tasmania, namely the Fire Tower and Warrantina gold projects, and plans to conduct further drilling and exploration in these areas. The company also has projects in Western Australia, including the Mount Dove and Yarri projects in the Pilbara region, and the Kooyenobbing, Forestania, and Lake Johnson projects in the Yilgarn region. BEST MOMENTS "The analogies between Northeast Tasmania and the Victorian Goldfields are very strong geologically, and there's no reason why we can't be finding some very high-grade gold deposits on our ground." "There's no doubt that it's having a negative impact on some of the companies that are exploring purely for gold. You're seeing a lot of gold explorers pivoting towards these other commodities."  "Australia is a great place to come and build a career and a lifetime of work around our industry."  "We've got some ground up in the Pilbara, which is in the northern part of Western Australia. Two projects there, Mount Dove and Yarrie. Mount Dove is surrounded by the Hemi Goldmine to the northwest of us and to the southeast and east we've got the Pilgangoora and Wodgina, which are two Lithium projects in production 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/flynn-gold/  X: https://twitter.com/FlynnGoldLtd/   /  @FlynnGoldLtd  https://flynngold.com.au/   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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in October 2021 (Episode 178). Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEx Uranium, who are a mineral resource company focused on the exploration and development of its African uranium properties in Niger and Zambia and another project in Mali. Daniel is a Camborne School of Mines mine engineering graduate and has been at the helm of GoviEx since 2012, developing the company into a position to become a Uranium producer in the near future and is here today to give us an update on the company and about the uranium market in general. Daniel is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. KEY TAKEAWAYS GoviEx Uranium is a mineral resource company focused on the exploration and development of uranium properties in Niger, Zambia, and Mali. They have two mine permitted projects in Zambia and Niger, and an exploration property in Mali. The uranium market is currently experiencing a significant rise in prices, with uranium prices jumping 12% over the past month and reaching the highest levels in 12 years. This is driven by factors such as increasing demand for nuclear power, the need for clean energy sources, and concerns about security of energy supply. The coup in Niger has affected the company's plans for the Madaouela project, as it has put a pause on the debt financing process.  The Muntanga project in Zambia is a low-cost, open-pit heap leaching operation with favourable economics. It has a net present value (NPV) of $189 million at the current uranium price, and the company believes there is potential to further improve the project's economics. BEST MOMENTS "The uranium market is actually flying at the moment. We've been talking about supply and demand fundamentals changing and improving, tightness in the market, declining inventories, all these good things. And then finally, the clock is right, and it's absolutely flying."  "If you want clean energy, you can't do it with renewables alone. And certainly, if you want it to be commercially viable, you can't do it with renewables."  "We're now able to make sure that our Zambian project is pushing forward while we wait to resolve what is going on in Niger. We keep pushing forward on that" "The momentum is definitely in the uranium market. As we said, we're massively undervalued. We've got two great projects. You're getting one of them for a third of its value and the other one you get for free. And it is a complete leverage. So if that changes around, you get all of that uplift that's sitting there in that project as well." VALUABLE RESOURCES Register NOW (www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register) to receive a discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10. 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 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Max Tuesley, Managing Director at Culpeo Minerals who are a copper exploration and development company whose interests are focused in Chile, the world’s number one copper producer. The company is concentrating on exploring potential high grade copper systems in the coastal Cordillera region of Chile. Max is a geologist with 30 years’ experience in base metal/gold exploration and mining and has a proven track record of successful project and team management, both within Australia and Internationally, working on projects in Mongolia, Sudan, Laos & Philippines. Max has been with Culpeo for the past few years and give us an overview of the company, their Lana Corina and Fortuna projects and what they are looking to achieve plus the outlook for copper. KEY TAKEAWAYS Culpeo Minerals is a copper exploration and development company focused on the coastal Cordillera region of Chile, the world's number one copper-producing country. The company has four main project areas in Chile, including Lana Corina, where they have had significant drilling success with wide, high-grade copper and molybdenum intersections. Culpeo recently acquired a new project called Fortuna, located 10 kilometers north of Lana Corina, which has multiple drill targets and potential for mineralization. Chile offers attractive opportunities for copper exploration due to its high copper reserves, well-established mining laws, and accessible infrastructure. BEST MOMENTS "Chile, as you mentioned earlier, is the number one copper producer in the world. It's got the highest reserves of copper in the world. It's a great place to look for copper."  "Chile really is a mining country. I think the general population of Chile understand the importance of the mining industry, you know, it is the main input into the GDP of Chile."  "I think short term where we're in for probably a little bit of, you know, a low price regime, but I think medium to long term, we're going to see, you know, copper certainly going to get back up to $10,000 a ton." "We certainly want to explore the ground that we've got. Over the next six months, we certainly will be bringing the drill rig back… There'll be quite a lot of drilling to report on in the next three to six months." 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.culpeominerals.com.au https://twitter.com/CulpeoMinerals  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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Rowan Phendler, Director of Natural Resources for Cripps Leadership Advisors who deliver executive search and leadership advice to dynamic CEOs and boardrooms worldwide. Rowan has a wealth of experience supporting boards, senior executives and management teams across mining, oil, gas and renewable energy sectors across the globe and we are going to discuss a report you recently released around “securing mining’s future workforce” and some other topics around skills in our industry and talent pools and mining as a brand. Rowan is going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, a great platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register NOW (www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register) to receive a discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10 KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry is facing a challenge in attracting young talent, as a recent survey showed that 70% of respondents aged 15-30 would not consider working in the industry. To address this issue, the industry needs to focus on rebranding and changing the public perception of mining. This includes showcasing the positive impact of mining on the supply chain and the role it plays in the energy transition. There is a need for a collaborative effort among industry leaders, associations, and governments to educate the public about the importance of mining and the career opportunities it offers. Companies should be open to hiring talent from diverse backgrounds and industries, not just those with mining experience. This can help bring in fresh perspectives and skills to drive innovation and growth in the industry. BEST MOMENTS "70% of respondents said they wouldn't consider working in the mining industry."  "The only way to achieve net zero, the only way to achieve the energy transition is through mining." "It's about showcasing the supply chain and the actual end result of what the consumers are holding and the importance of mining." "Changing someone's behavior doesn't happen overnight. It's about working with an outside source to initiate that change internally." VALUABLE RESOURCES Register NOW (www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register) to receive a discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10 https://www.cripps.global/ mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Todd Ross, MD and CEO of Nordic Nickel who are a junior mining company who holds a district-scale landholding of highly prospective nickel sulphide tenements in the world class Central Lapland Greenstone Belt of Finland. Todd has a finance background with over 23 years’ experience in finance, derivatives, and corporate advisory within the Natural Resources sector. He specialises in project and acquisition financings across range of commodities in multiple jurisdictions. He has been at the helm of Nordic Nickel for 18 months now so is going to share with us his journey, what Nordic Nickel have been up to with their Pulju Project and how they got on with the BHP Xplor Program. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nordic Nickel is a junior mining company with a district-scale land holding of highly prospective nickel sulfide tenements in Finland's Lapland Greenland belt. The CEO, Todd Ross, has a finance background and over 23 years of experience in finance derivatives and corporate advisory within the natural resources sector. Nordic Nickel participated in the BHP Xplor program, which supports junior exploration companies and helps them establish themselves for success. The company has a strong outlook, with ongoing drilling campaigns, an updated mineral resource estimate expected, and potential partnerships with major mining companies and OEMs in the future. BEST MOMENTS "I think we've got certainly big ambitions in Europe and looking to become a major supplier of Class 1 nickel sulphides in Europe." - "The fact that we already have a maiden resource, which we released in August last year, the maiden resource, I should mention, is 133Mt at 0.21% Nickel. That's got contained 278,000t of contained Nickel already and 12,500t of Cobalt."  "We're positioned to be a major strategic player in the whole battery metals chain, value chain that's going on in Europe."  "We've attracted the attention of the world's largest mining company already. They're very excited about what we're trying to do." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://nordicnickel.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nordic-nickel-ltd/ https://twitter.com/nordicnickel mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode, we chat to Pavel Bruzek Junior, CEO of Draslovka, who are a Czech family company and recognized as a global leader in the R&D and production of cyanide -based chemicals which are used in mining and their products are also essential in the production of many items we use in our daily lives such as smartphones or vitamins. Pavel has extensive venture capital experience with a core focus on start-ups in biotechnologies and is a board member of several successful central European start-ups. He talks about the company and what they do within the mining industry and they are the number one supplier of cyanide related projects in the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Draslovka, a Czech family-owned company, is a global leader in the R&D and production of cyanide-based chemicals used in the mining industry. The GLT technology developed by Draslovka is revolutionary in the mining industry as it combines sodium cyanide and glycine to create a more selective and efficient leaching process. The company has established partnerships with major mining companies like Barrick Gold and Bayan Airag, who are testing and implementing the GLT technology in their operations. Draslovka's outlook for the future is to continue integrating recent acquisitions, expand their market presence, and become a full solution provider for mining companies, offering not only chemicals but also process optimization and sustainability solutions. BEST MOMENTS "Draslovska is a provider of sustainable solutions that are empowering critical industrial sectors, such as mining, agriculture, and especially chemicals, with safe and at the same time, the most efficient and the most sustainable solutions."  "GLT is our proprietary and patented technology that includes several solutions that are addressing the biggest pain points of the 21st century mining industry, such as profitability and sustainability profile and environmental footprint."  "Glycat is already proven. It is already delivering, and it can fundamentally improve the financial performance of the mining companies, while at the same time, it is significantly reducing the environmental footprint of their operations."  "The future of the world depends on the mining sector, as it is really an essential and critical part of the energy transition. And we just cannot get there without mining."  VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Feb 2022 (Episodes 209). Eldur Olafsson, Founder and CEO at Amaroq Minerals who are a Greenland-focussed mining company engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties and other strategic minerals assets in Greenland. Eldur is a geologist by background and has worked in around Greenland and Iceland for well over a decade and started Amaroq Minerals which was formally know as AEX gold back in 2017 so has come a long way since then and he shares his journey, what Amaroq Minerals has been up to since we last spoke and gives us an update on the progress of the Nalunaq project. KEY TAKEAWAYS Amaroq Minerals is focused on the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties and strategic minerals assets in Greenland. Greenland has significant mineral potential, with outcropping mineral deposits and a geological prospectivity that is highly favourable for mining. Amaroq Minerals is currently focused on the development of the Nalinaq gold mine in South Greenland, with a target of increasing the resource from 320,000 ounces to well above a million ounces in the next three years. Amaroq Minerals is also actively engaged in strategic minerals exploration, including rare earths, base metals (copper, molybdenum, nickel), and PGA (platinum group elements), with ongoing drilling and geophysical surveys to identify and define new deposits. BEST MOMENTS "Greenland has in our mind, one of the best mineral potential you can find… Geological prospectivity is fantastic."  "We have a current resource of 320,000 ounces. Our target is to increase that resource to well above a million ounces in the next three years."  "We are among, if not the largest private investor in Greenland… There's been a lot of investment into things like rigs, camps, all of these things you need to be able to be successful."  "The logistical route into Greenland is via Copenhagen or via Halifax… So that's a pretty good service compared to many other countries around this Arctic region." VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we have a returning guest who appeared recently back in October 2021 (Episode 182). James Sykes, is the CEO and Director at Baselode Energy, a fully funded Uranium exploration company that has achieved resounding success within the region, like holding a portfolio of highly prospective uranium exploration properties in the eastern side of the Athabasca Basin. James is an established geologist and explorer in Athabasca Basin namely in uranium exploration and discovery. He’s been at the helm of Baselode Energy now for over 3 years so we get an update from as to what has been happening over the last few years, Baselode’s ACKIO results and what is happening in the Uranium market at the moment. He’s also going to be attending Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow, (Formerly known as Mines and Money London,) which is taking place in London on the 28-30 November, serves as a unifying platform for the entire mining value chain, fostering learning, lively debates, and providing valuable networking opportunities. Register now and receive a 10% discount on current early bird prices using the code DIGDEEP10. Click here to get your ticket to this: www.resourcingtomorrow.com/register KEY TAKEAWAYS Baselode Energy, a fully funded uranium exploration developer, has achieved success in the Athabasca Basin region, holding a portfolio of highly prospective uranium exploration properties. Baselode Energy's main focus is on the ACKIO discovery, which is a potential open-pit uranium mine. The project has expanded and shown promising results, with multiple zones of mineralization starting at shallow depths. The uranium market is currently experiencing a surge in demand, driven by increased nuclear energy needs globally. The supply side, however, is struggling to keep up, with many previous mines on care and maintenance and limited production capacity. The catalysts for money to flow into the uranium industry include rising spot prices, increased awareness and sentiment in the market, and successful funding deals for uranium companies. The outlook for Baselode Energy includes further exploration and drilling at ACKIO and Hook projects, with potential plans for additional projects in the future. BEST MOMENTS "This is an extremely hot market and it's really dominated by the lack of supply and increased demand."  "Nuclear energy does not have the best reputation in the public's eye. Albeit it's the greenest, safest source of Baseload power globally, and has been since the 50s."  "We're even seeing it in the news. You're seeing it on CNN. You're seeing it on Bloomberg. You're seeing it on the Financial Times. It's being mentioned. So that, yeah, that basically means that the sentiment is there, the awareness is there, and the money is flowing in."  "We're seeing those same spot price levels now and the sophisticated investors, the market makers, the funds, they're all seeing that same price value now."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Twitter https://twitter.com/baselodee LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/baselode-energy/ YouTube (The Ore Group channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9WVfeCJdrS29dZzFrpH5w mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared by in May 2020 (Episode 79). Adam Davidson is the CEO Trident Resources is a diversified mining royalty and streaming company, providing investors with exposure to a mix of base and precious metals, bulk materials (excluding thermal coal) and battery metals. Adam came through the US Marine Corps into the financial sector and worked for a few equity funds and a mine services company before joining Trident back in 2019 as their CEO and been there since. He discusses how the company grew from having 1 royalty when we last spoke in 2020 to over 20 royalties now and what they are looking to achieve in the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Trident Resources has experienced significant growth since their last podcast episode, going from having one royalty to now having over 20 royalties in their portfolio. The company focuses on a diversified approach, with exposure to base metals, precious metals, bulk materials, and battery metals royalty streams. Their objective is to provide investors with a means to gain exposure to the mining sector through a single share, offering inbuilt diversification and potential for steady dividends. The company is actively working on new transactions and aims to continue expanding their portfolio while also lowering their cost of capital through leveraging their asset base. They are active on social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn for updates and encourage interested individuals to sign up for their newsletter on their website. BEST MOMENTS "We want to get to the point where a generalist investor… could buy a share in Trident and through that single share have got exposure to the depth and breadth of the mining sector." "The royalty in its most basic form entitles the royalty holder to a percentage of revenue from the underlying operations." "We see opportunities in gold royalties that maybe fly below the radar of some of our peers." "Lowering our cost of capital is a key to this business… Ultimately, where we'd like to get to is a revolver, whereby you can draw down the facility to make an acquisition, pay it back from cash flow and repeat that process." VALUABLE RESOURCES X:@TridentPlc https://twitter.com/TridentPlc LinkedIn:Trident Royalties plc https://www.linkedin.com/company/tridentroyalties/ Web: https://tridentroyalties.com/ mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In todays episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Sept 2020 (Ep 98), David Garofalo is an experienced c-suite executive with over 3 decades in the precious metals space and is the former President and CEO of Goldcorp to form the bigest gold mining company in the world. David’s passionate and focused in the creation and growth, of multi-billion dollar sustainable mining businesses, across multiple continents and is the CEO of many companies including Gold Royalty Corp, Marshall Precious Metals Fund, Gold Mining and Aris Gold Corporation. Today we talk about the various companies he is involved in, monetary policy, the inflation cycle and mining equities in general so there’s a lot to cover and unpack. Hope you enjoy the episode and appreciate if you can share this with other professionals you know in the industry and with people outside of mining who want to learn about investing in gold as a safe haven to fiat currencies. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gold is seen as a form of insurance against the debasement of fiat currencies, which have been continuously devalued since the decoupling of the US dollar from the gold standard in the 1970s. The current monetary policy of easing and low interest rates is likely to continue, as central banks are limited in their ability to tighten rates due to high levels of global debt. The gold mining junior sector has faced significant challenges, including a lack of consistent access to capital and a decline in exploration and new discoveries. This has led to a decline in reserves and production levels. Consolidation and mergers and acquisitions are expected to continue in the gold mining industry, as major producers seek to sustain declining production and reserve levels and attract generalist investors. The industry is facing a shortage of talent, with a wave of retirements expected in the coming years. Attracting new talent will be crucial for the industry's future success. BEST MOMENTS "Gold is the one currency you can't print. It's a very finite quantity. We produce very small amounts of it as an industry every year."  "The juniors haven't had access to capital for a long period of time. And they're the ones that do all the heavy lifting in exploration to find new ounces in the ground, new deposits."  "There's been a flow of capital out of the mining equities. In particular, the junior sector was seeing a significant deterioration in valuations over the last year or two."  "Gold is at all-time highs in every other major currency in the world. That's reflective of the fact that monetary policy is not tightening. It's continuing to ease."  "The sector is underinvested in that end of the food chain for too long. And so I do believe there's going to be a wave of capital as the gold price gathers momentum into those earlier stage opportunities out of existential necessity for the sector."  VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Sean Wade CEO of Power Metal Resources and Tristan Pottas, CEO of First Development Resources. Power Metals Resources are a London Listed Metals Exploration and Development Company which finances and manages global resource projects and is further seeking large scale metal discoveries. The Company has a principal focus on opportunities offering district scale potential across a global portfolio including precious, base, strategic and energy metal exploration in North America, Africa and Australia. Project interests range from early-stage greenfield exploration to later-stage prospects currently subject to drill programmes. First Development Resources, who are a UK based, Australian focused exploration company with early stage interests in WA and NT and owns three highly prospective copper-gold projects in the region. Both Sean and Tristan give a great summary of both companies current activities and the short term outlook of the projects they are involved in across their portfolio. KEY TAKEAWAYS Power Metal Resources is a London-listed metals exploration and development company that focuses on opportunities with district-scale potential across a global portfolio, including precious metals, strategic metals, and energy metals. The company operates in various jurisdictions, including North America, Africa, and Australia, and has a diversified portfolio of assets in commodities such as uranium, lithium, gold, copper, and more. Power Metal Resources follows a project incubator model, where they invest in early-stage mining projects, undertake cost-effective exploration, and then monetize the value created through spin-outs, IPOs, or strategic partnerships. The company is actively engaged in exploration programs across its portfolio, with upcoming milestones including updates on the Northwind Lithium asset, Tati gold exploration in Botswana, and the uranium exploration program in the Athabasca Basin. First Development Resources (FDR) is a subsidiary of Power Metal Resources focused on early-stage exploration in Australia, particularly in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. FDR aims to make significant discoveries in gold, copper, and base metals, and is ready to commence exploration work once it completes its IPO listing. BEST MOMENTS "We are more of a project incubator…unlike a conventional mining company…we seek to crystallise the value that we create in those processes and monetise that for shareholders." "Fundamentally, what investors are looking for is an investment on the huge global economic transition to green energy…the big theme in mining really is transitioning to a greener and lower carbon world."  "We have early stage projects in Western Australia where we're focusing on copper, gold, and base metals, which is neatly complemented by our Northern Territory Transition Metal project, which is the CELTA project."  "We're part of a bigger stable…having that relationship with Power will also give FDR exposure to the resources which also contribute to Power's success."  "We're ready to go…we are ready to go for several months in terms of the documentation…we're speaking to everybody who potentially could help us through the powers network, through FDR's network, through all of our networks, with a view of getting this on market as soon as we possibly can." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.powermetalresources.com info@powermetalresources.com @PowerMetRes https://firstdevelopmentresources.com @FirstDevRes info@firstdevelopmentresources.com mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Greg Hall who is the CEO & MD of Alligator Energy, a Australian owned uranium and energy metals project development and exploration group with clear pathways for approval and development through its multi-jurisdictional portfolio in Australia and Italy. Greg who is a mine engineer by trade has a wealth of experience in uranium and the nuclear fuel sector, working in senior management and in a CEO capacity with a few organisations. Now at the helm of Alligator Energy, he gives us an overview of the company and the project they are involved in plus an update of what happening in the Uranium sector with the spot price steadily rising and more long term contracts being signed. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alligator Energy is a mid-stage uranium project development and exploration company with a focus on in situ recovery mining. The company's main project, the SAMFIRE uranium project in South Australia, has a decent-sized resource and is well-positioned for future production. Alligator Energy is actively expanding its resource base through exploration in the Alligator Rivers region and the Cooper Basin. The uranium market has seen a recent uptick in activity, driven by increased demand and long-term contracting by nuclear utilities. BEST MOMENTS "The reactors now are running at 92 to 93% uptime, and that's an amazing efficiency rate for power generation." "The long term contract in my utilities has picked up dramatically. That's the key driver of the health of the industry." "The combination of disciplined supply, the requirement to get approvals in place and new permits, means as the suppliers come on slowly." "The beauty of small modular reactors is in most countries in the world, they fit well in the grid." VALUABLE RESOURCES Greg Hall @ Alligator Energy - https://alligatorenergy.com.au/company/board-management/ mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Stewart McCallion, MD of Burley Minerals, is an ASX-listed exploration and development Company (ASX:BUR) with strategic assets located within the globally recognised Tier-1 Provinces of Quebec, Canada and Western Australia. The tenements are prospective for Lithium, Iron Ore and Base metals Stewart has over 20 years’ experience in the resource industry with a variety of mineral commodities including copper, gold, iron, nickel and zinc and has been involved at all stages of the project life cycle from exploration, to greenfield and brownfield development and operations. and worked on projects in the Canadian, Australia, Asia, West Africa and Europe. He tell us about his career and Burley Minerals and what they are looking to achieve. KEY TAKEAWAYS Burley Minerals is an ASX listed exploration and development company with strategic assets in Quebec, Canada, and Western Australia. They focus on prospects for lithium, iron ore, and base metals. Quebec, Canada, is a globally recognised Tier 1 province for lithium, and the provincial government is actively supporting the development of the critical minerals industry, including lithium, to meet the demand for the energy transition. The Chubb Lithium project in Quebec, located near Val d'Or, has significant potential. The project is close to existing infrastructure, including roads and railways, making it favourable for project development and potential cash flow. Burley Minerals is currently focused on resource expansion and definition at the Chubb Lithium project, with ongoing drilling campaigns and geophysics surveys. They are also conducting metallurgical test work to understand the ore body's characteristics and potential for processing. BEST MOMENTS "Look, you know, there's obviously exploration is ongoing and we recognise that, you know, up towards James Bay, there are some great resources that are being developed as we speak." "It's a, let's call it, there's a potential to hit cashflow early with a project like this."  "We're all looking for the big one, Rob, you know, we know where and I'm going to keep looking for that big one. But if I can make some money early, I'll make some money early." "And inevitably, we're looking at what are our opportunities or what are our options for development" VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Russell Bradford, Managing Director of Aston Minerals, is an ASX listed junior miner who as a development phase mining company, advancing the Edleston Project, Ontario in Canada, with a resource of over 2M tonne of Nickel sulphide in the ground. Russell has an extraction metallurgy background with extensive experience in operations, projects and executive management in grassroots to advanced exploration and the development of projects across Africa, Australia and Europe during his career. Now the MD at Aston Resources, Russell tells us more about the company and what they are looking to achieve with their excellent management team. KEY TAKEAWAYS Aston Minerals is an ASX listed junior miner in the development phase, with a focus on nickel and gold deposits in Ontario, Canada. The company has a significant nickel resource, with over 2 million tonnes of nickel sulphide in the ground, making it a potentially large and long-life mine. The management team at Aston Minerals has extensive experience in the mining industry, particularly in nickel mining, and has successfully worked together in the past. The Canadian nickel market is expected to play a significant role in the EV industry in North America, with government support and investment in battery plants and downstream processing facilities. Aston Minerals is currently focused on drilling and exploration activities to further define and expand their nickel and gold resources, with plans to complete a scoping study in the medium term. BEST MOMENTS "So yeah, this is where we are today. I always wanted to be a professional footballer, and I was, it's not going to happen, and I always want to be a professional golfer, it's not going to happen, so I'm going to stick to my knitting, right, and it's mining, that's it."  "I think the nickel space in Canada is going to be quite a significant contributor to the EV space in North America."  "You know, drilling is a big, big, big thing that you need to focus on. It gives you a lot of good information and it only gives you good information if you've got good geologists to interpret it."  "I think you have to be respectful where you're working and you know, you know, in the places where we've worked around the world, it's always important to make sure that you have good, you know, relations with your, you know, First Nation groups, your indigenous groups."  "I think as well, you've just got to make sure that, you know, you don't be, you know, don't be shy to make the reality that, you know, there's inflation in the world and there's, you know, the shortage of people." VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Errol Smart, managing director & CEO of Orion Minerals, who are a globally diversified metal explorer and developer which is on track to become a new generation base metals producer through the development of its flagship Prieska Copper-Zinc Project and its near-term Okiep Copper Project, both located in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Errol is a geologist with significant industry experience across all aspects of exploration, mine development and operations with experience in precious and base metals and has been on a number of boards of companies listed on both the TSX and ASX. Errol shares the story of Orion Minerals, what they have achieved and what the outlook of the company mining in South Africa. KEY TAKEAWAYS Orion Minerals is a globally diversified metals explorer and developer focused on copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, platinum, gold, and silver. The company has acquired over 9,000 square kilometers of prospecting and mining rights in South Africa's Northern Cape, including the flagship Biscara copper zinc project and the OKEC copper project. Orion Minerals has secured innovative funding packages, including a convertible loan from the Industrial Development Corporation and a streaming and royalty finance package from Triple Flag, to support the development of their projects. The company is committed to ESG initiatives and has implemented various programs, such as water provision, skills training, enterprise development, and potential agricultural fertiliser production from mine water. BEST MOMENTS "We realised that the big boom was likely to be in the copper, the nickel, the zinc and the minerals that have now become known as the critical metal suite." "South Africa is the centre of African mining. Your skill set, your supply chain all works through South Africa." "We're busy installing pumps and pumping systems and the mining contractors are busy mobilising to sites so there's a whole lot of exciting activity happening at the moment." "We see ESG as an opportunity. The stuff that we do with our community, it really does warm your heart but it doesn't detract from value." "The future of mining is going to change. The minerals that are in demand are changing. There's a greater focus on some of the more obscure minerals and things that most people didn't even think of five years ago." VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/orion-minerals-ltd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OrionMineralsLtd/ Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/orionminerals?lang=en 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Krishan Gopaul, Senior Analyst at the World Gold Council who discusses what happened with Gold Demand Trends in Q2 & Q3 for this year and what the Gold Market outlook is for the remainder of 2023. He covers Central Bank and investment demand, gold production with the gold miners and the jewellery market and why you should consider gold as part of your portfolio. KEY TAKEAWAYS Global gold demand declined 2% year on year in Q2 2023 but remained resilient due to central bank buying, healthy investment markets (particularly in China and Turkey), and resilient jewellery demand. Q2 2023 saw record gold mine production, driven by seasonality and ramping up of production in certain jurisdictions such as Ghana and Russia. COVID-related disruptions to mine production have largely subsided. Central bank demand for gold remains strong, with 387 tonnes of net purchases in H1 2023, a record first half in the data series since 2000. Emerging markets like China and Poland were significant buyers. Investment demand for gold was mixed, with outflows from gold ETFs but strong growth in bar and coin demand, particularly in China. Overall, gold investment in Q2 was up 20% year on year. The gold market outlook for the remainder of the year is influenced by factors such as inflation, interest rates, and economic uncertainty. Investment demand is expected to remain relatively stable, while jewelry and fabrication demand may be subdued due to high gold prices and affordability concerns. Central bank demand is expected to continue supporting gold demand. BEST MOMENTS "Gold is a highly liquid asset. And by that, I mean, it has an incredibly large market with a large number of participants. And it means that you can transact very, very easily." - Krishan Gopaul "Gold is no one's liability. So you own the physical gold, it's kept by yourself, you're not relying on a counterparty. So it links to not having a credit risk, for example, you're not worrying about who that counterparty is, their credit worthiness, for example, that gives you that extra security." - Krishan Gopaul "Gold is a relatively scarce material. And therefore, it is proven over time to actually preserve its value very, very well." - Krishan Gopaul "Gold is a very natural asset for central banks to own. And certainly the trend that we've seen since 2010 is very much of accumulation, and they continue to do so at a fair clip." - Krishan Gopaul "Gold is a highly diverse demand base, which gives it its characteristics, allows it to deliver long-term returns, and therefore help improve diversification." - Krishan Gopaul VALUABLE RESOURCES www.goldhub.com Twitter/X: @goldcouncil@krishangopaul mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Scott McLean, President & CEO at Transition Metals Corp who are a multi-commodity project generator focused on the discovery of ore deposits in Canada. Scott has over 30 years of experience in exploration and management resulting in the discovery of various mineral deposits including the 17 million tonne Nickel Rim South deposit in Sudbury as one of his highlights where he was named as Prospector of the Year back in 2004 at PDAC. He founded Transition Metals back in 2009 and is on Dig Deep The Mining Podcast to talk about the company their Pile Warden and Maude Lake property and what the current state of the Canadian junior and exploration market. KEY TAKEAWAYS Transition Metals is a multi-commodity project generator focused on the discovery of ore deposits in Canada. They have a portfolio of 20 projects across the country, with a focus on base metals and precious metals. The company has a tight capital structure and holds a significant amount of cash, marketable securities, and royalties, totalling around $20-25 million in assets. They also have spin-out companies, SPC Nickel and Canadian Gold Miner, which hold promising projects in the Nickel and Gold sectors. Transition Metals employs a focused approach to exploration, selecting the best projects with significant geoscientific components and potential for social license. They prioritize projects with strong sampling, geophysical targets, and the ability to work with local communities and stakeholders. The company recently completed financing, which will be used to advance their key projects, Mod Lake (Nickel, Copper, PGM) and Pike Warden (Gold). They also have plans to potentially spin out their PGM assets and are actively seeking joint venture partners for other projects. The junior and exploration market in Canada currently faces challenges in financing, with a lack of interest from investors and institutions. However, the demand for commodities is expected to increase, and the company predicts that the market will improve in the next six months, leading to more liquidity and financing opportunities. BEST MOMENTS "We've continued to build Transition out as a significant company in the junior space." "We focus our internal exploration dollars on what we think are the best projects in hand." "The demand for certain metals is in place to create a strong market for commodities." "Now is the time to be thinking about Transition Metals and taking a good look at it." "There's a limited downside on this company, I think. It's a really good opportunity in my mind." VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJgQ?guidedhelp_flow=3 rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Natascha Viljoen, Chief Executive Officer at Anglo American Platinum, who are one of the biggest mining companies in the world and is the world's largest primary producer of platinum accounting for over a third of the world's annual supply. Natascha has an engineering and processing background working for some of the biggest mining companies in the world and is approaching her 10-year anniversary with Anglo American having taken the CEO role back in 2020. She talks about her career, Anglo American Platinum and the challenges she and the group have faced over the last few years. She has gives some valuable advice what other female mining professionals can look to improve on in developing their careers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anglo American Platinum, where Natascha is currently the CEO, is a multi-commodity global mining company with Tier 1 platinum assets and an integrated value chain from mining to processing. Natascha's tenure as CEO of Anglo American Platinum has been marked by a focus on safety and culture change within the company, resulting in improved safety performance and a more inclusive and diverse workplace. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and operational issues such as a breakdown in the Anglo converter plant, Natascha and her team successfully navigated these difficulties and maintained strong financial performance. Natascha's move to Newmont as COO presents an opportunity for her to apply her skills and knowledge in a new jurisdiction and continue making a positive impact in the mining industry. She remains committed to promoting the value and potential of the South African mining industry, particularly in the context of the energy transition and the country's natural resources. BEST MOMENTS "We are absolutely driven by our values. And I think our purpose was clearly demonstrated through COVID when as a broader Anglo-American guided by our purpose, we showed up, I think in quite unique ways to support our employees and our host communities." "We've made some real inroads in our safety performance… We've made a fundamental change in the culture of this business. It is a culture where we working and we will never be perfect… It is in our systems and processes and changing that so that people are coming to work, they're safe to do their work and they are ready and empowered to do a productive day's work." "I think what I'm regretting most is exiting an industry that is complex and vibrant in terms of the BGM industry… I know that I'm going to miss so many aspects of this business… But I'm absolutely committed to continue to shine the light for South Africa and the benefits and value that we have as a country to add to the global, to the globe in terms of the energy transition, the minerals that we have that will play a critical role in the energy transition and our ability to export renewables." "We have seen significant improvements in the representation of women in the workplace… And the more we support each other, both inside the workplace and outside the workplace, we will continue to change the culture and the physical workplace to be more suitable for full inclusion and diversity." VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Cedric Simonet, Chief Executive Officer at Altona Rare Earths, who are a resource exploration and development company focused on Rare Earths in Africa. Listed on the LSE, they are currently developing the Monte Muambe Rare Earths project in Mozambique. Cedric is a PhD geologist with over 25 years’ experience in Africa and France managing exploration, development and production projects in the mining and energy industries. He has worked in many jurisdictions in Africa across many commodities and gives us an overview of Altona Rare Earths and what they are looking to achieve in Mozambique and the importance of rare earths in the modern age. KEY TAKEAWAYS Altona Rare Earths is a resource exploration and development company focused on rare earths in Africa. They are currently listed on the London Stock Exchange and are developing the Monte Mouambé Rare Earths project in Mozambique. The Monte Mouambé project is a rare earth deposit, with two significant ore bodies identified so far. The high-grade ore has an average of 2.5% total rare earth oxide (TiO), making it suitable for short-term development. The company recently moved from the Aquis Stock Exchange to the main market of the London Stock Exchange to support its growth and attract long-term investors who are familiar with rare earth projects. Rare earth elements have a wide range of uses, including in screens, magnets, wind turbines, and electric vehicles. The market for rare earths is expected to increase fivefold by 2040, driven by the world's transition to green energy. BEST MOMENTS "Rare earths are essential to our life. They are essential to the decarbonisation of our energy sources. The fundamentals are solid, including on the long term." "The market for rare earth is expected to increase fivefold by 2040. And this is due mostly to the world's transition to green energy, which is not going anywhere." "We are not going to waste time trying to drill, drill, drill to increase our resource statement to hundreds of millions of tons. We know we don't need this. We need to focus on developments." "If African governments can remove the hurdles that go into the way of doing value addition, it will make it a lot easier. We should look into it. And this is what we are doing at Altona." VALUABLE RESOURCES www.altonare.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/AltonaRareEarth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altona-rare-earths-plc/about/ Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals who are a leadership organisation whose vision is working for a safe, just and sustainable world that is enabled by responsibly produced minerals and metals. Ro is passionate about the transformative power of mining, particularly in emerging markets where he has spent two-thirds of his life. He has a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Masters in Environmental Change & Management and worked for the likes of KPMG and Eurasia Group before joining the ICMM. Ro talks about what the ICMM does and how mining companies can improve on a number topics including ESG, trust and mining as a brand and what we all need to do to improve our industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining is often seen as a destructive force, but it can elevate entire communities and lives out of poverty and provide sustainable wins for the entire planet. The ICM is a voluntary meeting of the biggest names in mining who all are passionate about raising the standards of the sector's operation. it's a true force for good. Mining operates in all corners of the world and creates economic opportunities at a scale and pace that few other sectors can ever achieve. The outcomes being sought is a world in which everyone wins, and everyone can predict these winning outcomes responsibly and sustainably. BEST MOMENTS 'Mining is an enormous force for good in the world' 'I'm looking for ways to make big business the force for good that I know it can be' 'Mining happens in parts of the world that few other sectors will ever touch' 'We push each other to raise the standards by which we operate' VALUABLE RESOURCES Rohitesh Dhawan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitesh-dhawan-b97b9513/?originalSubdomain=uk Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Scott Williamson, MD of Blackstone Minerals who are an Australian based minerals exploration company moving ahead with its flagship Ta Khoa nickel-copper-platinum group element project in Vietnam. Scott is a mine engineer by background working in operations and corporate roles during his career and took up the MD role 6 years ago and takes us through his journey and what the future is for Blackstone Minerals. He talks about the partnerships they are looking to form with car manufacturers or electronics companies and their attractive ESG credentials. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cobalt was the critical metal in lithium ion batteries, but early exploration was limited. At the same time, Scott's involvement in South Korea grew, which broadened his influence in the area. Nickel opportunities are rather scarce, with deposits really only appearing in places such as Russia, Australia, Canada, China and Africa. A conventional miner will produce nickel concentrate and sell it to a smelter. The battery industry has no way of dealing with nickel concentrate. Refineries were required. Sulphite nickel is more easily consumed into chemicals and has the benefit of the sulphur within creating its own energy source and acid. BEST MOMENTS 'It's been a real roller coaster ride' 'We looked all around the world for nickel opportunities' 'Our strategy is built on customer interaction' 'It was a focus on partners and customers that pushed us into a downstream strategy' VALUABLE RESOURCES Website https://www.blackstoneminerals.com.au/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackstone-minerals Twitter @Blackstone_BSX Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blackstoneminerals/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NvnhEJJIBqeGCxltxdOng Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Molly Hunsaker from Hunsaker Incorporated, whose family controls 100% of the Majuba Hill District, a large contiguous land position, located northeast of Reno, Nevada where their copper, silver and gold project is comprised of extensive mineral and surface rights held by private ownership, patented mining claims, and Federal Lode Mining claims. Molly is an experienced field geologist and talk us through her journey, working with her father in the family business and the exciting project that unearthing at Majuba Hill. KEY TAKEAWAYS Molly works in the wester United States, and specialises in early-stage exploration projects being staked from ground zero. Exploration geology involves beginning at the fundamental exploration stage, and deciding whether or not a mine is worth pursuing. Working in a family business can be challenging, especially when you love what you do. Down time is hard to find, as business creeps into every aspect of life. The ultimate goal of the project is to make as significant a contribution to geology as possible. This is the legacy being aimed for by the Hunsacker family. BEST MOMENTS 'I grew up in the mining industry' 'When I decided on a career, I could think of anything better than exploration and geology' 'Exploration geology is absolutely a numbers game' 'The goal is to make a significant contribution to geology' VALUABLE RESOURCES Molly Hunsacker LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-hunsaker-85a09764/ Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Prashant Chintawar, MD & CEO, Volt Resources who are a critical minerals and battery materials company listed on the ASX and are an established graphite producer with an operating mine in Ukraine and a developer of wholly owned Bunyu Project in Tanzania - one of the largest graphite deposits in the world. Volt acquired interest in three gold projects in Guinea, West Africa and three license applications in Serbia, that are prospective for lithium-borate mineralization. PC is an entrepreneurial global business leader, with a track record of creation and scaling up of new specialty material and battery material businesses, growing existing chemical businesses, product profit and loss management, negotiating and structuring deals and industrialization and tells us more about the company, the projects they are involved in and more around the battery industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a business stalwart, Prashant has not just founded them, but also grown them, and therefore can speak as both founder and manager. Mining in Ukraine is a definitely challenging due to the geopolitical climate. The power is unreliable, for instance, plus the supply chain is difficult. True leaders can surmount any barriers to action and provide solutions that allow others to fulfil their potential. It's critical to have a team with real world experience - those who have built and sold products. This allows you to be far more agile in the sector. BEST MOMENTS 'I have created businesses. We have scaled up the businesses' 'Our investors, shareholders and stakeholders can expect continuing updates' 'The second pillar is our graphite project in Tanzania' 'Don't ever assume that you know everything' VALUABLE RESOURCES Prashant Chintawar LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantchintawar/ Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes     https://www.linkedin.com/company/volt-resources/?viewAsMember=true https://twitter.com/asxvolt VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Taj Singh, President and CEO of NOA Lithium Brines, a lithium exploration and development company formed to acquire assets with significant resource potential with all of their projects located in the heart of the prolific Lithium Triangle, in the mining-friendly province of Salta, Argentina, Taj has a background in metallurgy and over 20 years of experience in the mining sector in the areas of executive management, business development, capital markets, project development, engineering and operations. Taj talks to us about the company, the energy transition and gives us an update on the projects they are involved in. KEY TAKEAWAYS NOA Lithium Brines is focussed in the north west of Argentina, and the mission is to acquire large controlling land positions and projects with existing data and resource. The energy transition is an operational opportunity for us to address climate change and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, to create a more sustainable future. Lithium is a critical component of electric vehicles, and therefore the shepherding of this resource must be in line with the ultimate aims of EVs - to encourage a cleaner, more sustainable world. The outlook for NOA Lithium is focussing upon drilling at Rio Grande, and ultimately culminating in a successful 2024. Drill targeting and data collation will be essential. BEST MOMENTS 'In our portfolio we have three key projects' 'As the CEO of a lithium mining company I know we have a pivotal role in history' 'We're seeing rapid growth in the adoption of electric vehicles' 'The potential for this to get much bigger is obvious' VALUABLE RESOURCES Taj Singh LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/taj-singh-5bab028_noa-lithium-brines-new-company-in-the-lithium-activity-7067509062778712064-gsk7/ Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Shirley Hayes, who is the founder of SHiP Copper Mines, a copper mining and development company based in the Northern Cape Province in South Africa and is a 95% subsidiary of Copper 360. Shirley is a mining entrepreneur who extensive experience in surface mining and blasting and has also run her own quarrying business in the early days. Seeking and identifying alternative commodities, she started SHiP Copper Mines focusing on the concordia tenement covering 36K hectares of the most prospective copper targets in the area. She shares her story from starting in administration to now running a listed mining company and the challenges she overcome as a female mining entrepreneur. KEY TAKEAWAYS The best rewards often come from the toughest situations. When we overcome hardships, the empowerment is multiplied. When you are starting out, you will always be in negotiation mode. Much can be learned from this period, in which you are constantly finding new ways to market yourself. Being a mining entrepreneur comes with a unique set of challenges, which are exacerbated even more by our gender. Overcoming prejudice as a woman is a factor that unfortunately wastes everyone's time. Being a mentor to someone can be precarious, as each person's journey is different and will involve different challenges. The best way is to study someone, rather than ask them to tell you what to do. BEST MOMENTS 'Those were the best years of my life' 'You are always negotiating from the point of being the weaker one' 'There are always two sides to the coin' 'Rather than think I needed to do better, I needed to be better' VALUABLE RESOURCES Copper 360 Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/copper360 Copper 360 web: www.copper360.co.za Shirley Hayes Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-hayes/ Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Niv Dagan, Founder & Executive Director of Peak Asset Management, a boutique investment management & corporate advisory firm, with offices in Melbourne and Vancouver. Their entire principle is built on the "co-invest" model, so they only put opportunities in front of their clients that they personally back with their own capital. Niv has a background in capital markets, broking and hedge funds and talks about the company and gives us an overview of what is happening in the financial markets within the mining and resources space in the ASX, TSX and LSE and what investors appetites are in regards to investing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Peak has handled everything from portfolio management to asset allocation to structured products. There was a sense that focus was needed, so curated deals became their main talent. Peak specialise in identifying great deals and putting them in front of investors - curated, highly researched and with all due diligence undertaken. There must be alignment between the investors and the corporate side of the business. Win win situations must be sought for all parties involved. Australia is seeing more money than ever being pumped into rare earth materials due to its location in and around the Asiatic continent. BEST MOMENTS 'We were tailed as the Millionaire's Factory' 'It's been a great ride' 'Going out on your own is risky' 'I always talk about alignment' VALUABLE RESOURCES Niv Dagan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivdagan/?originalSubdomain=au   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes       VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Dan Greco, an executive performance coach who works with many people in the mining sector around performance, personal issues and challenges they face within our industry plus others. He previously worked in a catering as chef, working on mining sites remotely and on FIFO rosters so is experienced and understands what those conditions and environments are like Dan responded to my LinkedIn post about getting a guest to come on to the podcast to talk about metal health issues with FIFO lifestyles and it’s a common theme and often spoken about in his work so it would be good to share some knowledge and give some tips to help improve anyone working on a FIFO basis or even working remotely. He talks about common practices any FIFO worker should follow to reduce further confrontations at home and what things you should work on to improve your mental health. KEY TAKEAWAYS No matter which job you do, there can always be a sense of routine and drudgery, which can contribute to a decline in mental wellbeing. The physical aspect of wellbeing contributes heavily to the wellbeing of our mind. If we take care of the body, the mind will benefit. We tend to deal with big things in our mind quite easily. It's the smaller things that niggle and nag at our minds which make days worse. Life keeps moving, no matter where you are. It's pointless to worry about things that are far away. Control the things you can, and leave the rest to others. BEST MOMENTS 'I experience what it was really like to bear the brunt of how harsh it can be' 'You can become conditioned' 'It's about living a communal life. It's not a normal life' 'There's a level of patience that we must develop' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Ignacio Salazar, CEO of Highfield Resources, who are an ASX listed potash company which focuses on the construction of its flagship low cost, low capex Muga Project in Spain which is fully permitted. Ignacio has a background in economics and law and has worked in the Oil & Gas industry with Shell before moving over to the mining industry back in 2009. At the helm of Highfield Resources, Ignacio tells us more about the company, its journey and what they are looking to achieve plus also an update on what is happening in the Spanish mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ignacio specialises in mining in Spain, but his experience has seen him oversee projects around the world, allowing him a broad perspective and unrivalled skill set in the mining sector. The similarities between oil and gas, and mining, are many as they both require upfront investment and both explore the planet for the resources on offer. Regionality matters and so do the size of the players. Highfield is an ASX listed company, and prefers to focus on one project in Spain - two autonomous operations. Potash and its resultant fertiliser uses are in great demand around the world, even though it may not be as well known as other mined materials. BEST MOMENTS 'I moved quickly to upstream oil and gas' 'Fertiliser is a very key commodity' 'The permitting is all behind us' 'We are shovel-ready!' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes https://www.linkedin.com/company/22269956/admin/feed/posts/ https://twitter.com/Highfield_Res www.highfieldresources.com.au VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Chris Byrne, Managing Director of Legacy Minerals who are exploring for high grade gold, copper, and base metal deposits in the World Class Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW, Australia Chris and an electrical and environmental background and started his career with Anglo American in the coalfields of NSW and QLD and has been at the helm of Legacy Minerals since 2017 and gives us an overview of the company and their journey so far and what they are looking to achieve. He talks about their exciting Bauloora Project, Fontenoy Project and Black Range project and why New South Wales is the hidden gem of Australia’s mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS The salaries of the Australian mining sector were attractive enough to compel many to join the industry back in the day. Most remained, as did Chris, whose experience has grown and flourished. Being reared in the mining industry is enough to give anyone a real sense of how systems, processes and business combine to create real growth. Legacy are focussed on fundamental stocks, and as a result are seeing great results across the board. Legacy even invests in the AI space. New South Wales produces some of the finest mining deposits in the world, including two very successful gold mines. It's a safe jurisdiction to work in, and promotes mining. BEST MOMENTS 'I haven't had a traditional exploration journey' 'This was a rapid acceleration' 'The government is not going to turn around and do anything crazy' 'We've certainly found that the work we've done has uncovered some fantastic mineral systems' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Chris Byrne - https://legacyminerals.com.au/team-members/christopher-byrne/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Marna Cloete, President of Ivanhoe Mines, a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa. The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula. Marna Cloete is a registered Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Pretoria.  She joined Ivanhoe back in 2006 and has played an instrumental role as part in Ivanhoe’s leadership team, achieving a number of strategic milestones and continues to go from strength to strength. Marna shares her journey from starting with the company with only 10 employees to now over 18,000 and why Ivanhoe is leading the way in the supply of much needed critical resources. She shares her wisdom and advice for females within the mining industry and what’s its like working  and learning from Robert Friedland. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ivanhoe employs over 18,000 people across the organisation, and have all contributed to the slow formation of this mighty mining concern. One of the most important elements of Ivanhoe is the culture, that was established at the very outset some 26 years ago, when the team was made up of just ten people. Growing slowly has allowed their personal values and culture to grow with the company. Ivanhoe has piloted an electric fleet, where issues with efficiency were noted. Work has been done to remedy these challenges, and soon they hope to transition entirely to an electric fleet. Senior executives cannot hope to operate from afar. They need to engage with their workforce and operate on the ground alongside them. BEST MOMENTS 'Sometimes I have to pinch myself when I think that I've been with Ivanhoe for 17 years' 'We were focussed on ensuring that we were supplying the next great copper supply' 'We've always tried to keep our structures flat and not too bureaucratic' 'It's important for partnerships to create value' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes https://twitter.com/IvanhoeMines_ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivanhoe-mines-ltd/ https://www.facebook.com/ivanhoemines1 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In our 350th episode we talk with Benedikt Sobotka, CEO of Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), one of the world's leading and most diversified companies in mining and processing of natural resources, with fully integrated energy, transportation and marketing operations. The Group is represented in 16 countries of the world on four continents and is one of the largest employers in the industry. Benedikt has extensive experience in the mining and energy sectors, holding various management & executive positions some of the leading companies in the world. He is also the co-chair of the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), where ERG is a Founding Member and has developed a close partnership with the World Economic Forum, taking an active role in many industry groups and wider initiatives. We discuss some of the important issues and topics in our industry and how ERG deals with these challenges in the EGG and green energy transition space. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining's public facing side has changed dramatically in the last ten years. It has gone from being a perceived shady sector, into one that provides hope and progress for future generations and their technologies. New technologies such as AI and geospatial reconnaissance are helping to make mining safer and more efficient, as well as more productive. The total mining sector spends somewhere in the regions of 150 billion dollars per year on production, which is a fraction of what the oil industry spends on production. Exploration is just that, and mining has dared to unearth some of the world's most precious resources int he most hazardous of environments. Operations must be conducted on a bespoke level, and regulations adhered to. BEST MOMENTS 'I made all the mistakes you could make' 'Technology will be at the core of meeting demand for the energy transition' 'You need projects in frontier countries to deliver these materials' 'The good projects are in predominantly more complicated regions' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Benedikt Sobotka LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedikt-sobotka-8a1847169/?originalSubdomain=lu VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Gene Morgan, Founder and CEO of Zelandez, who are experts in Lithium Brine-field Technology Services whose purpose is to accelerate lithium supply, which is why Zelandez provides cutting-edge technology that helps develop lithium brine resources faster and produce more profitably. Gene has a mechanical background and worked in the Oil & Gas sector with SLB before starting Zelandez back in 2016 and talk about his journey and how they help Lithium companies who are either in exploration or production with their technology. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lithium supply is provided by Zelandez through cutting edge technology, everything from geophysical logging, to resource and feasibility studies. Lithium brine is the resource with the lowest cost to production, but it's also the slowest speed to production, taking around 7 years to harvest. Lithium coming from the South American brines is similar to oilfield exploration and development, meaning that you are essentially producing what is a fluid resource from an underground reservoir. Zelandez started with the premise that oilfield technologies and methodologies could be applied to brine exploration and production, so a heavy focus on below ground is the foundation of thinking. BEST MOMENTS 'Our first thought is always, how can we save the client time?' 'As a company, we are passionate about lithium' 'I entered into lithium as a result of love and oil' 'The internal combustion engine's days are numbered' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Gene Morgan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-morgan-5b5a104a?originalSubdomain=bo VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Nov 2022 (episode 294). Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining who are an African focused mining investment company, exploring and discovering battery metals in East, Central and Southern Africa. Jason has over 25 years experience in international mining, financial markets and investment banking and has been responsible for structuring and arranging corporate and project financing facilities for mining and exploration companies with a particular focus on projects in Africa. He’s gives us an update on the company and their upcoming AIM listing, progress update on their Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine operations, news on their subsidiaries in Zimbabwe and Kenya and an overview on their recent acquisition. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you're on the ground in terms of project mining, it lends a sense of expediency and reliability to your operations. Marula has four key projects with a fifth in its early stages. They key project is a lithium asset in South Africa, where processing materials takes place. The reason that Marula has been able to grow so rapidly and effectively, is that a very clear strategy was decided upon - battery metals was the focus. In the next four to six weeks, Marula aims to be trading on AIM, having spent the last months preparing legally and financially. BEST MOMENTS 'I've been on the corporate side of mining here in Africa for the past 25 years' 'It was a shell of a company a year ago' 'We've been doing wonders over the past twelve months' 'Our stratgey was very much to get projects we could deliver on and get producing in several months' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Jason Brewer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-brewer-771006207/?originalSubdomain=ke VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Tony Moreau, CEO and director of American Eagle Gold, a junior miner focused on exploring for world-class gold and copper deposits in North America, namely its flagship asset… NAK copper-gold property located in British Columbia. Tony is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and worked in a variety of position’s for IAM Gold, most recently Business Development and Innovation. Apart from his role with American Eagle Gold, he also leads the Young Mining Professionals Toronto Chapter and is the Co-Chair of the YMP Scholarship Fund. We had an interesting chat around the company but also some of Tony’s experience and encounters with senior leaders of our industry, showing what a great industry the mining industry is. So please share this episode to others outside of the mining industry because its not what they think as you will discover from listening to this episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS Just because you hit stumbling blocks every now and then doesn't mean you can't pull it back. American Eagle saw its value fall, but success revamped its fortunes almost overnight. When people think of British Columbia they think of the Golden Triangle, but there is far more to the area than just this area. The problem with finding miners in their specified areas is that competitors will hire workers at a very high rate, pushing up the average costs of hire for all other companies. The two main rules about junior mining are that you must first look after your structure, and secondly if you have to fail, then do it fast. BEST MOMENTS 'We got a Pulp Fiction shot of adrenaline' 'We've got a lot of blue sky ahead, and a lot of great property' 'It's all about reserve replacement' 'The biggest challenge is to keep yourself in the news and have people know who you are' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Website: www.Americaneaglegold.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/ameaglegold Email: amoreau@americaneaglegold.ca VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Ian Wilson, founder and president of Makuri Technology who specialise in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-performance wear liner systems to optimise the front end of hard rock mining process plant, serving a global customers base Ian is a mining and business professional who’s worked for the largest multinational mining companies with a background in maintenance, engineering, operations, business development and executive management. Founding the company, Ian tells us more about how they help mining companies achieve maximum output using their equipment, technology and processes. KEY TAKEAWAYS One of the main challenges in working in developing countries is maintaining sustainability and managing local communities. When the job gets too broad it can mean that our talents are spread too thin. It's always best to focus on the niche we can do better than anyone else. Sometimes, gaps in the market can become the niches of companies. They fill the gaps and become known for that very thing. Makuri would love to work with design and procurement companies, in order to introduce better technology from day one, but the bidding wars always seem to win out. BEST MOMENTS 'I had a fairly steep learning curve' 'Sustainability of the operation was very difficult' 'I looked for a niche that i could do, and do well' 'There are always gaps in the market' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  https://www.makuritech.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/makuri-technology/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared in January 2022 (Episode 203). Belinda Labatte, CEO and Director of Lomiko Metals who are a Canadian junior exploration and development company with properties in Quebec, focused on the development of a graphite and Lithium project. Belinda has more than 15 years of senior management experience in mining and 20 years in the capital and investment markets and gives us an update on the company, what the companies outlook is over the next 6-12 months and what the Canadian battery market is like at the moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS We need to look at mining in a different way and strategic minerals is all about securing a domestic supply chain for these minerals for a future with renewable energy as well as geopolitical security. Various products can come out a graphite mine depending in the flake distribution, if the flakes are fine they can then be used for SPG graphite for the electrical vehicle market. Graphite is looking at gaining a 30-40% increase in demand but the supply is not there to meet it. Lomiko Metals is at the phase where they will generate the supply needed, they don’t want to push out anything that isn’t needed or wanted in the market. BEST MOMENTS 'I have a real appreciation for the opportunities that the raw natural resources can bring into a community and a country’ ‘The gap is going to be widening between supply and natural flake graphite and right now’ ‘For us, it’s really about creating that anode product that is suitable for a very specific us and a very specific demand or supply profile’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Tim Moody LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-moody-72065bb/?originalSubdomain=uk VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Tim Moody, President and CEO of Pan Global Resources, is a Vancouver based junior resources company actively engaged and focused on the discovery of copper, tin and other metal exploration in Spain. Tim has over 40 years industry experience with much of his career with Rio Tino in roles such as Exploration Director and Vice President and Director of Business Development for the company and currently holds directorships on the boards of 3 companies. Tim gives us an overview of Pan Global Resources and why theres so much potential in Spain as a mining jurisdiction. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tim spent 18 years as the exploration director at Rio Tinto, meaning that he worked in many areas of the world and was instrumental in many key discoveries. Pan Global is extremely well funded and has a very large exploration project underway - 20000 metre drill programme - meaning there is much to look forward to for investors. Spain has a very rich heritage in terms of mining, and is far older that many realise. Mining has been taking place there continuously for almost 3500 years. The management team in place has a very deep experience set, and brings decades of knowledge and geology specialisation to the business, making them a true powerhouse. BEST MOMENTS 'I made a few discoveries along the way' 'We have a lot of potential to grow the discovery we've made' 'Spain has a very long mining history' 'It is a famous mineral belt' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Tim Moody LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-moody-72065bb/?originalSubdomain=uk VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Rick Trotman, President and CEO of Barksdale Resources, a junior miner who are acquiring, exploring, and de-risking high quality precious and base metal projects in the Americas and have assets in southern Arizona, and Mexico. Rick is a geologist by background working for the likes of Barrick and Yamana Gold before moving into securities and private equity before taking the helm at Barksdale Resources over 5 years ago. He talks about their exciting Sunnyside project which is in the same region as South32’s Taylor Hermosa project and what the company has to offer from an investment prospective. KEY TAKEAWAYS Working in and around the finance sector can be invaluable in mining, as it helps to understand the investment point of view. Barskdale is abase metal exploration company focussed primarily in the desert of the south west and Northern Mexico. Having a co-mining neighbour that is aggressive on spending and pushing a project towards development is key to achieving purposes and goals. People are at the heart of mining, which means that inevitably, politics matter at some point in the life of any project. BEST MOMENTS 'I like to solve puzzles and look for things' 'We're looking for poly-metallic deposits' 'This is one of the key assets in the Americas' 'Each dollar you put into the ground de-risks the whole district' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Rick Trotman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-trotman-0383b13b/?originalSubdomain=ca VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Rob Smillie, MD of Southern Gold, an exploration company exploring for precious metals in South Korea. They have a highly experienced team with a track record of exploration success in Asia, Australia and Eastern Europe and have a growing Brownfields and Greenfields exploration portfolio they are developing. Rob is an experienced management and exploration professional, with over 30 years of experience, including significant epithermal gold exploration, and is particularly working in Asia for the likes of OK Tedi, Calibre Mining and Oceana Gold. Rob gives us an overview of the company and what they are up to and what’s South Korea like as a mining jurisdiction which many of you maybe surprised. KEY TAKEAWAYS Robert's experience has taken him from greenfield exploration to mining, all along the mining sector spectrum, making him well placed to act in any area of the business. South Korea's mineral potential is hugely attractive, and is massively unexplored by modern day standards. The mining business is a very small part of the economy in South Korea, and the rapid industrialisation means that high tech manufacturing is a vital part of the country's growth. There are a number of brownfields and greenfields projects under Southern Gold's belt. The main mine was mined over several levels to around 250 metres. BEST MOMENTS 'It's been a really great career and I've met a lot of tremendous people' 'What attracted us to South Korea was the potential' 'The mining industry has become a small scale industry' 'Despite being a great asset, this has very few holes in it' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Website: https://www.southerngold.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-gold-limited Twitter: https://twitter.com/SouthernGoldASX Robert Smillie, Managing Director & CEO - rsmillie@southerngold.com.au VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to John Passalacqua, CEO & Director of First Phosphate, a mineral development company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of cathode active material for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry and they hold a 1.5K sq.km land claim in Quebec, Canada John is an international business strategist with over 35 years of extensive technology and capital markets experience and gives us an overview of First Phosphate, what is happening in the LFP battery space and the outlook of the company over the next 12 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS John's background is in finance and the stock markets in which he made his name. Trading strategies and investing in private companies is where he truly staked his claim. The company is dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of LFP battery industry, working with partners. The LFP battery industry should be worth, at a conservative estimate, around $18bn by the year 2030. Phosphate is concentrated and sent to Belgium to a partner company who turn it into purified phosphoric acid. BEST MOMENTS 'I've been involved in stock markets for a number of years' 'We're really focussed on getting a mine into production and producing concentrate' 'There are very little players in the market' 'We're alowly gathering the processes and the materials all in one place' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-phosphate/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/firstphosphate?s=21&t=7V6xieURlBZRsbQCqF-rww VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Geert Klok, country manager for AMG Graphite who are a leading global supplier of high-purity natural graphite, operating its own mines and vertically-integrated production facilities. They were founded over 100 years experience ago and have always been synonymous with outstanding raw materials expertise, with production sites in Europe, Africa and Asia. Apart from the country manager for AMG, Geert is also the chairman of the board for the chamber of mines for Mozambique so gives us the history of AMG Graphite and what they are currently upto, what is currently happening in the Mozambique mining industry and what role the Chamber of Mines Mozambique plays in the countries mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS AMG Graphite originates from Germany and have a mine near the Austrian border - the traditional area for graphite in Germany. AMG have around 115 staff at the mine in Mozambique - two foreign experts and the rest made up from the local districts. The exports are mostly to Germany, who perform further processing, before the graphite ends up with the end users. Graphite has many applications in not just the electric vehicle sector, but also other wide ranging uses, such as pencils, lubricants and insulation. BEST MOMENTS 'It started way back with farmers digging up graphite from the surface' 'The roots of the company go back more than 100 years' 'Graphite is a component in so many products' 'There's more graphite in the batteries for electric cars than there is lithium' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes https://www.linkedin.com/in/geertklok/ https://www.cmm.org.mz/en/ https://gk-graphite.com/home   mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to David Austin, CEO, President and Chairman of the board of Colonial Coal International, a publicly traded pure-play metallurgical coal development company who hold a 100% interest in two resource-stage coal properties in the Peace River Coalfield of northeastern British Columbia, Canada. David has a strong coal background, having previously founded Northern Energy & Mining Inc and Western Coal, so has a wealth of knowledge in the coal sector. He discusses the current coal market in more detail and what the plans are for Colonial Coal in the near term. KEY TAKEAWAYS Raising capital in the early days was difficult as people shied away from the coal deal, but through resilience and perseverance, the results finally began to pay off. The coal quality varies for north to south. The further north you go, the better quality of coal you can expect. Thermal coal is used for generating power at stations producing electricity. Coking coal is used in the steel industry and is at a high premium. Politics and the mining sectors often collide, but when they work together, the results can create true impactful change. BEST MOMENTS 'We started on the back foot and had to keep working at it' 'Billions of dollars were put in by the government to open up this area' 'One name we don't want to hear is thermal coal' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Colonial Coal - https://www.ccoal.ca/company/board-of-directors/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Raffi Jabrayan, VP, Commercial Sales and Business Development at Exn Technologies Inc, who are pioneering autonomous aerial robot systems for complex, GPS-denied environments within the mining industry. Raffi’s background is in supply chains and worked many years for Dundee Precious Metals before moving to Exyn into a business and commercial sales role, overseeing the expansion of the business internationally in the mining sector. He explains what Exn Technologies does and how they are helping mining companies with underground mining operations KEY TAKEAWAYS Exyn is a spinoff from the University of Pennsylvania and is more of a software company in that they are hardware agnostic. The kinds of companies using the Exyn technology right now include Dundee Precious Metals, Anglo Gold and Glencore. Exyn were one of the first companies to fly fully autonomous missions underground in GPS denied areas. Exyn need no previous infrastructure or connectivity. The future of mining lies with AI and the level of autonomy that companies such as Exyn can provide. People will then move on to other areas of the sector. BEST MOMENTS 'We're more of a software company' 'We operate in government, oil and warehousing, construction' 'We made our name in mining and are one of the pioneers in that area' 'Where people or humans can't go - that is where we operate the best' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Raffi LinkedIn Exyn YouTube Exyn Twitter Exyn LinkedIn Exyn Instagram Exyn Facebook VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Jamie Strauss, Founder of Digbee, who are an ESG and data platform for the mining industry where their data and ESG ratings are used by investors and other stakeholders for the same reason. Jamie is an entrepreneurial CEO for the mining sector with over 30 years of experience within finance and is a seasoned independent director of listed mining companies in the past. His extensive experience has inspired him to discover software solutions, to provide a unique ESG disclosure platform for the mining industry. Jamie talks to us about Digbee’s journey and how ESG is a big opportunity for everyone in the mining industry, especially not only for investment but also to improve the branding and perception of our industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jamie has been focussed on ESG since 2020 when he set up a solution driven service designed to help the sector understand the issues being faced. The ESG aims were threefold - to remove confusion, to make sure there is standardisation, and to provide a communication platform to allow credible independent assessment. Explorers are really beginning to see the benefits of putting in ESG to strategies early on, allowing them to display full transparency. If you are a producer, your insurance sector needs to be able to supply information on a two way basis. This can hopefully bring down the cost of insurance premiums. BEST MOMENTS 'From our point of view, this is the spine of the business' 'We help companies to navigate this disclosure' 'The information must be easy and simple to use' 'This industry has had a bit of a tough time in the past year' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiestrauss/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/digbee/ https://digbee.com/faq VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Drew Zimmerman, CEO at Stallion Discoveries Corp who are an exploration company bred to pursue the exploration of large, under-explored land packages located in the best jurisdictions next to world class projects with the singular ambition of making significant discoveries. They have projects in the Athabasca Basin and in Idaho. Drew has a commerce & investment background and been involved in public markets in a brokage capacity before taking the CEO role at Stallion Discoveries nearly 2 years ago and takes us through that journey and what the company is looking to achieve with their uranium and gold mining projects. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a professional that has worked on both sides of the business, Drew is well versed in the factors that make business tick, both from a practical and financial perspective. The big focus is in the uranium space with their big footprint in the Athabasca basin, largely recognised as one of the world's best areas for uranium deposits. Experience has really helped each location to become a valuable one in the portfolio. Teams with great leaders and a wealth of knowledge are all important. The main aim now is to focus upon targeting lucrative areas and looking for the best targets for drills. This is built upon data from surveys. BEST MOMENTS 'The opportunity came to jump across to the other side of the street' 'Where we're going is always the most exciting thing' 'We think the Athabasca basin is the best place in the world to be looking for uranium' ‘Uranium is a commodity to watch’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes info@stalliondiscoveries.com https://stalliondiscoveries.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stallion-discoveries/ https://twitter.com/staldiscoveries https://www.instagram.com/stalliondiscoveries/ https://www.facebook.com/stalliondiscoveries VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Jake Klein, Executive Chair of Evolution Mining, a leading growth-focused gold company operating five wholly owned mines in NSW & QLD in Australia and in Ontario, Canada. Jake is an experienced mining executive with a proven track record having developed Sino Gold with a market cap of $100M to eventually selling the company to Eldorado Gold for over U$2Billion. Being at the helm with Evolution since 2011, Jake has developed the company to what it is today and talks about his journey and gives us an update on their operations at Cowal Gold Mine, Ernest Henry, Mt Rawden and Red Lake. He also talks about starting his mining career in China and their exciting project at Mt Rawden that is taking place. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many of the world's greatest mining professionals didn't plan to enter the sector, but have thrived and grown into globally recognised experts in their field, Jake among them. The main difference between the Chinese world of mining of thirty years ago and today is the rise of technology and how it has positively impacted the supply chain there. As the asset base grows, excitement is high in Evolution Mining, who can see that potential is great and that the opportunities are fruitful. Mt Rawden has the attributes that make it the most suitable operation to be turns into a pumped-hydro power generator. BEST MOMENTS 'I've always described myself as the accidental miner' 'The transformation of China - I had a window into it' 'It's been an amazing career' 'We're all tremendously excited' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Evolution Mining Address: Level 24, 175 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Phone: +61 2 9696 2900 Website: www.evolutionmining.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolution-mining VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Andrew Dinning, founder, MD and CEO of Sarama Resources, a West African gold explorer and developer focused on establishing a new mining district in Burkina Faso with a focus on their Sanutura Project. Andrew has over 30 years experience in the international mining arena having worked in across West Africa, UK, Russia and Australia and has extensive experience in mine management, operations and capital markets within the gold sector. Andrew gives us an overview of the company and what they have been up to plus describes what the sediment is in Burkina Faso and what its actually like to work there and not listening to all the media outlets putting a negative image of the country (which isn’t true). KEY TAKEAWAYS Andrew joined Western Mining's grad programme, and went through several expansions as a result, before moving across to Western Australia and managing several projects. Sarama was listed on the TSX, and much of the seed capital came from this. Focussing upon West Africa, projects were mounted in Mali, Liberia and Burkina Faso. In May of 2022, over 20,000 metres of drilling were accomplished, leading to a number of new discoveries and harvesting many tonnes of resource. Operating in Burkina is challenging in terms of security, but the negatives are outweighed by the productivity that can be achieved in the area. BEST MOMENTS 'Sarama has been a bit of a journey for us' 'We've got a second listing which raised eight million dollars' 'We're still understanding the requirements of meeting both exxchanges' 'They need to understand the granularity of what's going on - where you can operate and where you can't' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  https://saramaresources.com/ info@saramaresources.ca https://twitter.com/saramaresources https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarama-resources/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Eduardo Covarrubias, Chairman at Los Andes Copper, a TSX listed miner focused on developing its 100% owned tier-one copper-molybdenum porphyry project in Chile. A chemical & Industrial Engineer by background, Eduardo has been involved in the banking industry with Chase Manhattan Bank for almost a decade, covering the mining sector in Chile and has expertise in project financing, structured finance and mergers and acquisitions transactions. As Chairman, he is going to talk about the growth of the company, their tier-one asset the Vizcachitas project and what their strategic plans are for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS The routes into the mining business are sometimes unorthodox, generally due to the multi-varied facets of the business. Everything from finance to administration to geology and exploration are routes in. Being in a mining-friendly jurisdiction always helps when planning and strategising an exploration project. Chile is home to four of the world's largest copper mines, one of which the flagship copper concerns in the world. Mining can be used as a force for good, despite the public perception at times. Elements such as harvesting drinking water for drought-hit communities is helping to reestablish mining as a force for good. BEST MOMENTS 'I'm a chemical engineer who never worked as a chemical engineer' 'This is by any standard, one of the largest underdeveloped copper deposits out there' 'This is one of the two largest operations in Chile' 'We see this area as key, It has been particularly hard hit' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/LosAndesCopper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73801/admin/ General: info@losandescopper.com VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Dana Samuelson, President of American Gold Exchange who are a leading national precious metals and rare coin company specializing in dealer-to-dealer trading and direct sales to the public. Dana has a wealth of experience in precious metals and rare U.S. gold coin buying and selling, starting this company over 25 years ago. He educates us about the history of the monetary system, why its important for everyone to have physical gold and silver especially in this current environment and what the difference is between money and currency. KEY TAKEAWAYS When the US left the gold standard in 1971, the dollar was destined to lose purchasing power. A grass roots organisation was led to drive the re-legalisation of gold ownership. The ratio between gold and silver in value back in the 1930s was twenty parts silver to one part gold because that's how easily it was found without modern mining technology. Currency is a medium of exchange. Money is something that has an intrinsic value. Oil, for instance, is as valuable as money, but has no meaningful route to exchange. The biggest macro trend that people need to be aware of is debt. From 1795 to 1995 the US accumulated five trillion dollars in debt. Less than thirty years later they have accumulated a total of 31 trillion. Debt has increased exponentially. BEST MOMENTS 'I got a real lucky break working for the godfather of our industry' 'Gold and silver were money and currency' 'Currency is something we use as a medium of exchange' 'The biggest problem is that the federal reserve has been coming to the rescue of the economy' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Dana Samuelson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-samuelson-64793056 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Bob Duffin, Executive Chairman at Eastern Metals, an Australian base and precious metals exploration company with a portfolio of projects in New South Wales and the Northern Territory in Australia. Bob has more than 45 years’ experience in resource exploration, project assessment, mining investment analysis, and company management and is here today to tell us about Eastern Metals, what they have achieved and talks more about their Tara project and Brown Reef Deposit in NSW and their Arunta project in NT plus an update on the Australian mining sector.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The most effective way to increase resource grade or tonnage is to build upon the work done by others in the past - refining and streamlining processes for a better result. The assets lie within a defined geological province which contains primary deposits of lithium. This has caused Bob to engage in a systematic reconnaissance program. In New South Wales, the main project is Brown Reef, but they also operate in Tara where copper mineralisation has taken place in the past. The factor in which no one has any control is commodity pricing. Fortunately they are strong right now and are expected to remain so. BEST MOMENTS 'It was an all round good experience for a guy in his young twenties' 'I liked the analytical part of the stock market' 'We want to do some further work on that project in this calendar year' 'We're looking for future-facing commodities' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes info@easternmetals.com.au Website LinkedIn Twitter VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Per Wimmer, CEO of Wimmer Financial, a merchant bank specialising in project and acquisition finance within natural resources as well as sectors focussing on project debt and equity financing at the BFS/DFS stage or equivalent. Per worked for Goldman Sachs as an executive director earlier in his career before setting up Wimmer Financial in 2007 and is going to discuss the companies journey and their future. He also speaks about possibly becoming the first private Dane in space as a Founding Astronaut on Virgin Galactic and of the 3 books he has written, the “Wall Street” and “The Green Bubble”. Per will be speaking at the upcoming Mines and Money Connect Conference in London on 25th-26th April at the County Hall Venue in the heart of Westminster, London. The 2-day programme is a hub for investors and mining companies to have personal one on one meetings and listen to the market analysis, project spotlights, and pitch battles during the action-packed event. So go to this link and book your tickets: https://minesandmoney.com/connect/index KEY TAKEAWAYS By working for the most renowned of financial institutions, Per has gained a significant footing in the world of finance, and is now one of the most respected figures in his field. Today, Wimmer Financial is comprised of a suite of companies all headed by a family office, that oversees accounting, merchant banking and equity concerns. In the last five years there has been a surge in capital values. The cost of capital is very cheap and it makes way more sense to borrow that to draw upon much needed reserves. The financial sector is seeing a correction in the wake of rising inflation and interest rates, and things are challenging. This means that challenges are still out there, but more discernment is required. BEST MOMENTS 'I was there during the late 90's - the exciting boom times!' 'Day one was my mobile phone, my laptop and big hopes and dreams' 'It's been a very exciting and delightful journey' 'There are still opportunities. You just have to be a lot more selective' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Wimmer Financial - https://www.wimmerfinancial.com VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to George Salamis and Jason Kosec who are merging their two companies together. George is President/CEO of Integra Resources who are a development-stage mining company focused on the exploration and de-risking of the past producing DeLamar Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, USA. Jason Kosec, CEO, President and Director of Millennial Precious Metals who are building a multi-million-ounce, multi-asset production company unlocking value through near-surface, heap leachable gold and silver ounces in Nevada and Arizona. Integra recently merged with Millennial so we talk more about this transaction and why this is good for both companies. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." -- African proverb. KEY TAKEAWAYS When we harness the power of two teams into one force, it dramatically multiplies the strengths we have at hand. There are too many exploration and development companies in operation right now - the market is saturated. The merger is designed to be the go-to choice in the space, and to remain relevant. One of the biggest problems in the sector is people. The key to success is to secure top quality assets and top quality people. The question of potential mergers should always be seen with a bird's eye perspective. By merging, we are often doing a great service to our shareholders, and indeed to the world beyond, who could greatly benefit when two forces are yoked together. BEST MOMENTS 'We see the world from the same lens' 'These are exciting times!' 'We're getting to the nitty-gritty of what we need to execute on' 'These are the strategies and the visions that we have developed for the company in the future' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes George Salamis LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-salamis-4220b87 Jason Kosec LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jason-kosec-0a32aa30 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Dan Betts, Executive Chairman and CEO of Hummingbird Resources, an AIM listed mining company who are a leading multi-asset, multi-jurisdiction gold production, development and exploration company with two core gold projects in Mali and Guinea. Dan founded Hummingbird in 2005 and has successfully taken the company from a grassroots exploration business to a listed, producing mining company. The Betts family business has been around since 1760 and your the oldest privately-owned gold bullion smelters and refiners in the country so there’s a strong and long history of working in the precious metals industry Dan talks about the history of Hummingbird Resources and their Yanfolila Gold Mine in Mail and their Kouroussa project in Guinea what their looking to achieve as a company. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dan's family business essentially recycles metals for use in medicinal practices. This has had some crossover with his current business with Hummingbird, providing traceability for gold in mining. Hummingbird are looking to build more mines, grow the company, and engender more diversified operations in the long term. Making mistakes when trying to find your footing is not a bad thing, as there are no such thing as mistakes - only lessons that make you stronger. When you're starting out, it's wise not to over-recruit. Make use of freelancers and specialists instead of crippling the business with overburdened wage bills, until you're in a better position and can hire long term. BEST MOMENTS 'The family business is effectively a recycling business' 'We're trying to refine our ability to be a grown up mining company in terms of operations' 'You have to be honest about mistakes and learn from them' 'We've made some pretty serious management changes throughout the company' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Twitter: @HUM_gold LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hummingbird-resources/ Hummingbird Resources - https://www.hummingbirdresources.co.uk/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 topicsThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in November 2019 (Episode 51). Mike Jones is 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 and give us an update on Impact Minerals around their recent acquisition and they recent partnership with BHP Xplor, one of the first 7 companies to be selected. He also gives us an update on the Western Australia mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS To find a world-class project takes time. You may get lucky, but it takes an extraordinary amount of work. Resilience is the key, especially in the face of challenges in certain countries and COVID, but persistence and hard work lead to results. Impact Minerals is one of the first seven companies, globally, to be chosen to be part of the BHP Explore programme. Perth is becoming a battery hub involved in downstream processing. Required acids are available freely in this port region. Across South East Asia, many countries are starting to grow, with technology leading the field. This requires an entirely new way of mining with an endless stream of demand. BEST MOMENTS 'The philosophy of generating targets is what led me to start Impact Minerals' 'We've been pretty discriminating about the targets we've chosen' 'All of a sudden gold came back. Lithium started to raise its head' 'We're getting better bang for our buck' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes www.impactminerals.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-minerals-limited http://twitter.com/ImpactMinerals https://www.instagram.com/impact_minerals VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Spencer Cole, Chief Investment Officer for Vox Royalty who are a mining royalty company with a portfolio of over 60 royalties and streams spanning 8 jurisdictions. Since the beginning of 2020, Vox has announced over 25 separate transactions to acquire over 50 royalties. In the past 6 months alone Vox has dual listed on the NASDAQ exchange, launched a maiden dividend and announced +160% annual revenue growth. With a Masters of Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce, Spencer co-founded Mineral Royalties Online (MRO), a specialist marketplace/brokerage for mineral royalties underpinned by developing the world’s largest proprietary royalty database, which was subsequently sold to SilverStream in 2019. While at MRO, Spencer was involved in over $1 billion of royalty transactions. In addition to co-founding MRO, Spencer has spent over 10 years at BHP, South32 and UBS Investment Bank in a wide range of commercial and technical mining roles. Spencer gives us an update on VOX Royalty and give us a more in-depth understand of the royalty space and why data is becoming more important than ever within the mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Toronto is the home of many mining companies, but the true understanding required for the industry is not quite there. The ASX continues to support African projects more, whereas the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX venture support South American more consistently. Junior explorers have historically sold mining projects and kept a contract that gives them a future royalty scheme. There is a huge volume of data in the mining industry that is not being properly processed and evaluated. This is representative of the opportunity we have in the sector to find insight and benefit. Royalty a mainly North American-focussed sector. Most royalties are generated when businesses sell mining claims. There are simply more gold royalties in North America because it’s a rich area in terms of gold. BEST MOMENTS 'I'm a reformed investment banker' 'There's a slight bias in terms of which geographies they'll allocate capital to' 'Toronto is a pretty fun place to live, particularly as a mining executive' 'We're typically finding these royalty contracts sitting in the hands of prospectors' 'The benefit of hindsight is always a double-edged sword' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes spencer@voxroyalty.com https://voxroyalty.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/voxroyalty/ https://twitter.com/vox_royalty VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Rob Bergmann and Brian Lentz, of Relevant Gold who are a North American project generator, junior explorer hybrid business model, developing gold and precious metal projects throughout the USA. The current portfolio is focused on discovering district-scale, high-grade gold deposits through a “new eyes on old rocks” approach. Rob is the CEO and Brian is the Chief exploration officer and director and they tell us of their story from being university friends and being out in the field to then building business together and exploring for gold in Wyoming. KEY TAKEAWAYS Exposure to the full spectrum of the mining industry allows us to gain a wide perspective about the sector's potential from the beginning. We must always take advantage of new concepts when re-exploring older projects so as to unlock potential that may have been dismissed in the past. Many of the areas in Wyoming have been historically mined, and so a systematic geological approach is necessary. As well as Relevant Gold, the space is currently being developed by US Gold Corp in Cheyenne. State support and community support is lending ease to this transaction. BEST MOMENTS 'We haven't just been business partners for 15 years - we've been friends for much longer' 'We both had a vision for discovery' 'It's an old eyes on new rocks kind of approach' 'It's such a big concept' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Website: www.relevantgoldcorp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/relevant-gold-corp/ Email: ir@relevantgoldcorp.com Phone: +1.763.760.4886 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Fred White, Chief Commercial Officer at Descycle, a relative new company with the aim of developing clean technology for a variety of metals recycling & recovery and are guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals to develop low-impact metals processing technologies. Fred is geologist and investor with a decade of international resource sector experience as a geologist, investment analyst and portfolio manager and is here today to tell us the story of Descycle and what they are looking to achieve in developing clean technology for a variety of metals recycling & recovery. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's crucial to get some kind of field experience in the sector before you settle into your chosen area. It helps to have some "dirt under your fingernails" Descycle is aiming to change the way the world processes and recycles metals, hoping to replace pollutive, high energy expensive processes. Descycle's unique form of chemistry involves using metals which behave differently than in any other processing system in use today. In the world's attempts to achieve net zero, we need to electrify economies, which requires a vast quantity of metals. DES is a new class of chemistry made of non-toxic biodegradable, mass produced inputs. They are non-water based mixtures of salts and organic compounds. BEST MOMENTS 'I went from the bush in Zambia to the mean streets of Mayfair' 'It gives you a bit of dirt underneath your fingernails' 'This novel chemistry is a new class of chemistry' 'The world is trying to reach net zero' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Fred White LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/fred-white-893b7561 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Phil Russo, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Toubani Resources, a Canadian-listed exploration and development company with a focus on developing their Kobada Gold Project in Southern Mali, West Africa. Phil is an experienced mining and finance professional with more than 18-years experience in corporate, project development and capital markets functions working for the likes of Barrick Gold and Perseus Mining and talks about the story of Toubani Resources, what they have achieved so far and the outlook of the company in 2023. KEY TAKEAWAYS Canada and Australia are the epicentre of mining and finance, so many find themselves drawn there, specifically in the burgeoning mining sector. Toubani's projects produce somewhere in the region of 100,000 ounces per year. It is advanced and well-permitted, providing a robust platform upon which to flourish. Toubani's main strategy will be to be even more methodical in their approach towards assets. BEST MOMENTS 'The project is rather advanced' 'They call that the dark side' 'We're really fortunate to have these guys' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Phil Russo LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/phil-russo-1b319554 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Matthew Yates, Executive Chairman of OreCorp, who are a development and exploration company listed on the (ASX) and have an advanced high-grade multi-million ounce project in northwest Tanzania. Matthew is an experienced geologist with over 30 years experience in exploration and project development working in Australia, Central Asia and West Africa. He has been with OreCrop since 2013 moving up from CEO & Managing Director and talks about OreCrop’s journey so far and discusses their Nyanzaga project and how the mining industry has turned around in Tanzania. KEY TAKEAWAYS The key to creating a thoroughbred mining operation is pulling together the varying skill sets of partners and founding a collective that is strong and talented. When we have the faith and resources of robust partners, it allows us to move on any opportunities that may arise. You must strike when they appear. Over the past two years, much progress has been made in Tanzania, with full permits being granted for special mining licenses, as well as bringing in $56 million dollars in equity to see the company through pre-development. BEST MOMENTS 'We ended up staring grass roots projects in those countries' 'We saw great geological endowments' 'We're very well backed!' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Website: https://orecorp.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orecorp-ltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/OreCorpLimited Email: maude@nwrcommunications.com.au Phone number: +61 8 9381 9997 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Julian Soles, CEO of First Mode who are a global carbon reduction company focused on heavy industry and exist to solve the most dire and pressing problems for people and our planet. Julian has a background in architecture and engineering and has worked in naval/marine for most of his career before moving to the mining sector with Anglo America to be their head of technology, developing and implementing step change new technologies and practices, focusing on reducing water and energy consumption, minimizing land disturbance and waste production, preventing soil, water, and air pollution at mine sites, and conducting successful mine closure and reclamation activities. He talks about First Mode and what they are doing to help decarbonise the mining industry, specifically looking at machinery, plant and energy consumption on mine sites. KEY TAKEAWAYS Oil and gas is needed, but we also need to stop using it eventually, and so a transition must begin and take place in an orderly fashion is the planet is to survive. We can definitely decarbonise and innovate in the mining space, but it will take a new way of thinking and a brave way of exploring change. A new generation of working requires an entirely holistic way of looking at the problem. It's not enough to change the vehicles, we also need to revolutionise the entire mining infrastructure. BEST MOMENTS 'In the oil and gas space - there needs to be a transition' 'They were looking someone who can bring different thinking to mining' 'What we're trying to do is get the same level of performance with new gen' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Website: www.firstmode.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstmode/ Twitter: @firstmodehq or https://twitter.com/FirstModeHQ Instagram: @firstmodehq or https://www.instagram.com/firstmodehq/ Email: hello@firstmode.com Julian Soles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-soles/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Russell Fryer, CEO of Critical Metals, who were formed to identify and acquire brownfield mining opportunities in the strategic metals sector as defined by the United States and European Union. Their focus is on near-term production opportunities, prioritising cash flow generation over exploration upside and where the Board believes opportunities have been overlooked and under-analysed. Their primary asset is the Mol-ulu Project in the DRC’s Katangan Copperbelt, Russell’s career has been in the mining investment and equity space working for some of the major global financial institutions and shares the story of Critical Metals and their new project in the DRC that has recently gone into production. KEY TAKEAWAYS In 1997, Russell got a glimpse of what the global world of mining looked like due to shifts in the South African market, allowing him a set of rare insights and providing a wealth of experience and wisdom. In 2010, the world entered an economic world war, beginning with China shutting off the rare earth supply to Japan. Dividends are beginning to pay off in terms of contracts and exploration. Projects begun years before are now attracting investors and interest. BEST MOMENTS 'I've been investing in mines since 1991' 'We've got a 30 year encyclopaedia book of opportunities' 'We're trying to keep the cash burn low' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Twitter: https://twitter.com/CriticalMetals Email: info@criticalmetals.com VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in October 2020 (episode 101) so please go back and have a listen to that podcast episode. Stephen Stewart, who is chairman of the Ore Group, a Canadian-based natural resource discovery and development organisation who pair people, projects, and capital to create wealth for their shareholders and communities. Stephen has directorships with a number of TSX listed companies including Baselode Energy, Orefinders and QC Copper and Gold. He is also the founder and Chairman of the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund, the largest mining-focused charitable organisation and fund, supporting mining engineering and geology education in Canada. Stephen talks about the Ore Group and associated companies plus the important of the Canadian supply chain and why his favourite commodity is gold. KEY TAKEAWAYS Baseload made a uranium discovery in 2021, and the drills are about to get going in 2023. The year ahead looks to be productive and interesting. The market is currently very tough and it's hard to gain traction. You have to be producing things that capture people's imagination. Gold is the great commodity that seems to act as the bell-weather for the sector. It is insurance, and has been under appreciated. One day it will go up and up, and that's because when uncertainty strikes, gold is the mainstay of the global economy. BEST MOMENTS 'That's who we are and that's what we focus on' 'We know so much about this asset - it ticks all the boxes' 'You have to get people excited' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Stephen Stewart at Ore Group - https://oregroup.ca/team/stephen-stewart/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals who are a multi-commodity explorer with a diverse portfolio of gold, base metal, and uranium projects positioned close to mineral rich prospective areas and producing or near producing assets in Canada. With an economics degree, Ryan is an experienced serial private investor in the natural resources space turned entrepreneur with extensive knowledge of exploration companies and has a wealth of knowledge in business and commercial acumen, raising funds, investment, strategic and business planning. He explains the story behind Fulcrum Metals and his passion for investing in the resources sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fulcrum was founded upon the principle that shareholder value was paramount, and that value was being added at all times - both above and below ground. Since Fulcrum was set up, a number of projects have been assimilated, making the future of the company far more exciting. The company is focussed on Canada with four gold and base metal projects in Ontario and two uranium projects in Saskatchewan. The geology in Canada is highly prospective. BEST MOMENTS 'The heartbeat of why we set up Fulcrum was that we wanted to invest in a company that had shareholders interests at heart' 'This gives us a fantastic opportunity to leverage our position on the market and grow the company' 'Canada is recognised as one of the top jurisdictions for mining investment' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Ryan Mee - https://fulcrummetals.com/team-member/ryan-mee/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in December 2021 (Episode 195). Richard Williams is the CEO of Cornish Metals, who are a dual-listed (TSX & AIM) company focused on advancing the South Crofty high-grade, underground tin project through to delivery of a feasibility study, as well as exploring its additional mineral rights, all located in Cornwall, SW England. The Company’s mineral rights have potential for the discovery of tin, copper, lithium, tungsten, zinc and silver mineralization. Richard is a Professional Geologist who has over 30 years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector principally in southern Africa, and south and Central America. He also serves as CEO of Winshear Gold Corp, an exploration company with gold projects in Peru. He gives us an update on Cornish Metals and what is happening in the UK mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS South Crofty is an iconic mine in Cornwall with operations stretching back to 1592, and which operated continually up to 1998. it served principally as a tin mine. Construction of the water treatment plant is on track for May / June commissioning. Feasibility Study underway, with three drill rigs collecting samples for metallurgical test work, including ore-sorting and paste backfill studies, from various parts of the Mineral Resource The longer term view of Cornish Metals is to grow the company, The technical committee meets regularly to discuss development and advancement. Cornish mining engineers are famed for their ingenuity and innovation. Practices they have pioneered have become the norm throughout the mining world on a global basis. BEST MOMENTS 'We focussed on the underlying tin mine operation' 'Since we acquired the project, we've not secured the environmental permits' 'It's full steam ahead!' 'it's very much a team effort' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Richard Williams LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/richard-williams-4a82456 Facebook.com/cornishmetals Twitter.com/CornishMetals Linkedin.com/company/Cornish-metals-inc VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Tim Strong, CEO of Golden Rim Resources, 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 lived in many countries around the world but most of his work has been in Africa working with both junior and major mining companies. Leading Golden Rim Resources, he gives us an overview of the company and the projects they are developing. We also talk about age bias within the mining industry and the up-skilling of local African geologists which need to be improved. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many are drawn not just to the geological side of mining, but also to the business side of things. That's the beauty of a career in mining. You can come from any background or have any type of passion, and there will be a place in mining for you. There's a huge disconnect between academia and the student body, especially in geology. There seems to be a negative connotation towards mining, which can be seen as dirty and destructive. This image needs to change. Golden Rim resources is one of the legacy operators in West Africa and still operates in Burkina Faso. Guinea is now the flagship project. Qualifications are all very well, and can prove useful in certain situations, but the lack of them is never a barrier to growth and development in the mining space. BEST MOMENTS 'I built my experience and cut my teeth in the field' 'We need to start talking to a lot of geology teachers' 'A lot of retailers don't see the bigger picture' 'I am always learning' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-strong-8b375813/ Twitter – timothystrong88 Email – tim@goldenrim.com.au VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Peter Hume, Executive Director for Celsius Resources, who are an ASX and AIM listed exploration and development company focusing on its portfolio of copper-gold assets located in the Philippines. Peter has over 40 years’ of substantial and practical experience on major mining and construction development projects on lead roles throughout Australia and internationally working for the likes of Porgera Joint Venture, Xstrata, Anglo, Glencore and Newmont. He gives up an update on Celsius Resources with their potential world-class copper-gold assets they have in the Philippines as well as giving us an update on the Philippine mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dealing with indigenous communities can be challenging, but also very rewarding. Experience in this field gives you a definite benefit in terms of strategy. Running the day-to-day operations can be extremely challenging, and requires devotion to the job. You have to make sacrifices and compromise, but the results speak for themselves. The investment climate was very quiet during the pandemic, but things are picking up now, substantially. The Philippine government suffered economic impact and now see mining as a way of bouncing back, financially. BEST MOMENTS 'A lot of it was practical experience' 'It's quite challenging when you're running companies' 'Unlocking the economic value is a little challenging' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Celsius Resources - https://celsiusresources.com/about/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared in May 2022 (Episode 237). Andrew Grove, Managing Director and CEO at Chesser Resources, an ASX listed West African focused gold junior mining company with projects located in Senegal where they have discovered two high-grade gold Projects at its flagship Diamba Sud project in eastern Senegal. Andrew is a geologist by trade and has become a high achieving Mining and Finance Executive with an established track record of achieving results, generating profits, identifying opportunities, managing risk and developing teams during his career. He gives us an update on Chesser Resources, details on their recent scoping study and what they are looking to achieve during the year.. KEY TAKEAWAYS With scoping studies having been carried out, there is good reason to believe that resource growth will continue incrementally over the next years. Chesser has updated a study, and now see a prospect of over 800,000 ounces. It clearly shows a low-wisk high value operation is foreseeable at the site. In Senegal, phase nine of the drill programme has been completed, which aims to expand the sites and create new exploration projects. BEST MOMENTS 'We've defined mineralisation' 'We got some really good rock chips!' 'We're progressing now. It's feasible to see mining licenses' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Andrew Grove LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-grove-17491a30 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in May 2022 (Episode 241). Dave Webster, Chairman of the 79th Group,  with one of their brands 79th Resources being one of the fastest growing natural resources companies in West Africa exploring and identifying gold and other mineral deposits around the region Dave is a natural leader and previously one of the largest private landlords in the UK, with many years experience in the property sector as both a developer and a landlord. He moved into the resource sector 10 years ago and has developed a large portfolio of natural resource projects in West Africa, measured by the number of natural resource concessions under management across the region. The portfolio of resources consists of Gold, Bauxite, Iron Ore, Diamond & Co-coa concessions, the majority of the concessions being situated across Guinea. Today, he gives us an update on activities in West Africa and also new developments they are involved in across the Middle East. He gives us important lessons in business and in everyday life as he is an experienced and successful businessman. KEY TAKEAWAYS You need to be on the ground testing in person and meeting the people involved that’s our USP and we act quickly We de-risk and don’t go into things blind like other people do There are always markets bottoming out and you need to be spotting it We are doing it differently because what worked previously is broken We look at where the damage and negativity are and position ourselves on the other side We are the ultimate buyer of our own investor network and are well-backed by our private funders That UAE is really important and they now have a long-term vision, they’ve committed to us and we’ve committed to them Having a brilliant team and great CEO releases me to be able to buy cheap and think about where we need to be Money’s made between the black and white  you have to weave your way through the problems and you’ve got to think differently We give more back to the local communities than anyone because the local communities are the key to our mines BEST MOMENTS ‘Minerals are the true currency on earth’ ‘It started as a bit of fun buying a gold mine and now we have that many we are the largest operator on earth’ ‘It’s all about the quality of the people you have in your team’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in Jan 2022 (Episode 205). Oliver Hasler, Chairman and CEO of PYX Resources who are the 2nd Largest Producing Mineral Sands Company Globally based on zircon resources on their large operation in Indonesia. Oliver has qualifications in mineral engineering and metallurgy and has a background in natural resources, manufacturing and the industrial sector and gives us an update on PYX which has gone through a massive growth phase in 2022. They also commenced the production of rutile and ilmenite, two critical minerals that they are stockpiling and Oliver explains why. KEY TAKEAWAYS Our production grew by 129% and we increased sales volumes by 38% In 2022 with permits and we started the production of rutile and ilmenite which we are stockpiling, when we start to sell it will have a positive impact on our bottom line It’s predicted the gap between supply and demand will continue to grow Zircon is a critical mineral in the transition to carbon neutral as it's used for energy cells and electric car batteries It's important to be able to react quickly to customer demand and having stock closer to the market reduces shipping costs and time BEST MOMENTS ‘We have done exactly what we said we would do in our five-year plan in 2020’ ‘We started to produce rutile and ilmenite’ ‘I’m constantly looking for opportunities to add to our group with a focus on synergy’ RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE @ResourcesPyx on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/company/pyx-resources/ Website: https://pyxresources.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3  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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning  who appeared in June 2022 (Episode 248). Anthony Milewski, Chairman of Nickel 28 who are an innovative battery metals focused investment vehicle with a focus on metal streaming and royalty agreements offering our investors exposure to metals integral to key technologies of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets. Anthony is an entrepreneur, investor and speculator and is going to give us an update on Nickel 28 and talk about market conditions, carbon credits, commodities and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is no doubt that an energy revolution is underway. Nuclear energy and electric cars are as established reality and are helping to save the planet. Copper is going to become more of an interesting commodity going forward. Uranium is also going to be a major material in order to fuel the electric shift. The performance of every publicly traded carbon operation is down due to negative publicity, but this does not reflect the reality of demand. BEST MOMENTS 'I spun out to focus on the green energy transition that's underway' 'The whole space has gone harder and longer than we anticipated' 'The demand from corporates continues to grow' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Anthony Milewski LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/anthonymilewski VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we have returning guest who appeared back in November 2020 (Ep 102). Mike Battersby, Chairman and MD of Maelgwyn Mineral Services Limited, a privately owned limited company and is establishing itself as a world leader in the development and implementation of innovative cost-effective technologies and processes in the field of mineral, chemical and waste processing. Mike has a background in mineral processing started the business over 25 years ago developing technology that can achieve significant environmental benefits in terms of reduced energy and waste for operations. The company has grown significantly to what it is today and Mike gives us an update on what has happened over the last few years KEY TAKEAWAYS A new subsidiary in South Africa and a series of engineers and agents located around the world are all seeing to it that the new reactor technology has been largely accepted by the mining industry. Flotation technology is a type of pneumatic technology, and is remarkable different from the tank tech that has been well established. It is far more efficient. During lockdowns and travel restrictions, new measures were needed in order to push this environmentally beneficial technology. But there was only so much that could be done remotely. BEST MOMENTS 'This can add serious value to the bottom line of gold mining operations' 'We're developing a range of products and processes based around these technologies' 'We've had to bite the bullet!' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/maelgwyn-mineral-services-ltd/?viewAsMember=true YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7AERwlwV_Z7PdZcleCxxQ Email - mbattersby@maelgwyn.com Website - www.Maelgwyn.com VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to John Black, Natural Resources and Energy Director at BDO UK who are an international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms which perform professional services John is a qualified accountant and worked for some of the biggest companies in this space and talks about some of the challenges mining companies or entities facing in the industry today and in particular Africa with BDO producing a report about the African mining industry. We also discuss the key trends for the industry including talent and ESG KEY TAKEAWAYS When we have great leadership and experience at the top, it trickles down to the rest of the team, empowering them to give a better quality of service. There is no substitute for experience in the mining sector. The more we learn and grow, the more the sector looks to you for guidance. They key to growth is communication. Better outlets to share ideas allow the sector as a whole to grow and develop. BEST MOMENTS 'The importance of sector focus enables people to develop' 'We have a really experienced partner and director team' 'Our challenges are pretty unique' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes BDO Natural Resources: https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/industries/natural-resources-energy/natural-resources-energy-articles-and-reports John’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-black-63b2a978/ BDO’s Mining Report: https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/insights/industries/natural-resources-and-energy/the-role-of-africa-in-the-global-mining-industry VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsultThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in October 2019 (Episode 46). Darren Stralow is the Chief Executive Officer at Bellevue Gold, a junior who has discovered an exceptionally high-grade gold system in the world-class Goldfields mining district and is one of the highest-grade and fastest-growing gold projects in Western Australia. Darren is an experienced mining executive and qualified mining engineer with over 20 years’ industry experience and was a member of the senior management team at Northern Star Resources for over 10 years before joining the helm at Bellevue Gold. He gives us an overview of the company and what they are looking to achieve during 2023 and beyond. We discuss the labour market in WA and how Bellevue Gold set itself apart from other junior miners. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bellevue is a startup company that has grown exponentially in the last six years, based upon an existing mine from the 1890s, and which was an on/off operation. Coming from a broad corporate world has allowed Darren to hone his experience and gain a wide ranging set of tools that has equipped him well. Bellevue already had a high quality team, but as it has grown over the last twelve months, it has led to a huge upswing in talent, and has allowed them to pull towards more ambitious goals. BEST MOMENTS 'It's an amazing journey for a young professional to be involved in' 'Bellevue as a company has built a significant high grade asset' 'We've gone through the journey of being an exploration company, and now a development company' 'You need to surround yourself with the right people' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Darren Stralow LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/darren-stralow-88158432 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Stefan Bernstein, CEO of GreenRoc, a junior miner with a portfolio comprised of graphite, illmenite, iron ore deposits in Greenland. And their focus is on developing mines for the production of critical minerals, that is minerals that are considered vital for the economic well-being of the world’s major and emerging economies, Stefan is a Danish geologist with over 30 years’ experience in Greenland’s mining sector, who brings a very strong knowledge base and understanding of the country and its mineral wealth, with his experience spanning both corporate and governmental advisory roles. He talks about GreenRoc and what they have achieved and what Greenland is like as a mining destination. KEY TAKEAWAYS Stefan has been engaged in mineral research within may roles - from Senior Researcher at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, to Head Of Department there. GreenRoc has been staging explorations for a number of projects in Greenland, focussing mainly in the north, and upon titanium minerals. The graphite needs for European productions arms is set to dramatically increase four-fold between 2022 and 2025, and then ten-fold by 2030. BEST MOMENTS 'This really sparked my interest for mineral exploration' 'GreenRoc has been working in Greenland for some years now' 'The demand is just around the corner' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Stefan Bernstein LinkedIn - https://dk.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bernstein-51514a1a VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Dawn Larsen, Digital Solutions Manager for Epiroc who are a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. Dawn has a strong background in software and digital technology in the mining industry and give us an insight to Epiroc and discusses how their new digital technology can help mining companies become more efficient and improve safety. KEY TAKEAWAYS Epiroc is known for its world-class mining equipment and technology, but to maximise value to customers, they have also acquired world-class software solutions so as to best provide customer focussed solutions. It's vital, when making acquisitions, to ensure that not just solutions are being found, but also a cohesion of values. Customers and clients who have so far utilised Epiroc's software solutions have seen dramatic increases in productivity and a marked increase in capability. Real time data and information exchange means that greater application can be maintained. For a rescue team, each moment is vital, and software such as this saves lives. BEST MOMENTS 'We can now work with our mine customers and really engage, and identify even more business value' 'Software and digitisation is the roadmap to the future' 'It equips them with intelligence very quickly' 'The software helps to analyse things in real time' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Epiroc Digital Solutions Canada, learn more:  https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/digital-solutions-for-underground-mining Subscribe to Mining Software News Updates:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/mining-software-news-updates-6955516167738310656/ Schedule a No-cost Digital Roadmap Strategy Session:  dawn.larsen@epiroc.com Contact:   Dawn Larsen, Epiroc Digital Solutions Canada 1-249-377-9983   Case Studies: HudBay: Increased mucking rate by 7%                  Up to 15% increase in productivity Interview with Michael Place, Mine Manager at Gold Fields, Australia on Vimeo Fosterville: Expects to cut half the time off evacuations with Epiroc Digital Solutions’ Mobilaris Emergency Support https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/customer-stories/2020/mobilaris-at-kirkland-lake-gold Goldfields: Expect a 12-month ROI on Implementing Digitalization in the Mine  https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/customer-stories/2020/gold-fields-australia-modernization-program Software Solutions Discussed in the Podcast: Mobilaris Situational Awareness: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/sustainable-and-safe-operations/mobilaris-situational-awareness Onboard: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/operational-performance/mobilarisonboard Pocketmine: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/operational-performance/mobilaris-pocketmine Emergency Support: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/sustainable-and-safe-operations/mobilaris-emergency-support Short Term Interval Control, Planning and Scheduling: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/planning-and-scheduling/mobilaris-scheduling Event Automation: https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/products/digital-solutions/connected-assets/mobilaris-event-automation Enterprise Data Integration Platform:  MineRP: https://www.minerp.com/enterprise-interoperability VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared in December 2020 (Episode 110). Michael Moore, managing director of Golden State Mining, are an ASX listed exploration company based in Perth, Australia who have acquired a number of gold, Lithium and base metals assets around Western Australia and looking to develop these in the near future. Michael is a mine engineer by background with  extensive experience in Western Australia and is also a past director of the Camborne School of Mines in the UK. We get an update on Golden State Mining, talk about their recent Lithium assets they have acquired, the graduate market and mining in Western Australia. KEY TAKEAWAYS Investors have been desperately interested in new opportunities around the battery metals in Western Australia. Working in lithium and other battery minerals and materials has meant that a solid bank of shareholders has emerged, committed to driving the sector forward. Western Australia is one of the richest terrains for exploration in the world in terms of talent available and geological output. BEST MOMENTS 'We've seen a massive flood of IPO since 2018' 'Western Australia is the best place to be exploring in the world' 'There's a great future for minerals exploration here' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Golden State Mining - https://goldenstatemining.com.au/team/mike-moore/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Alan Matthews, an experienced mining executive with over forty years of experience working in executive roles within the industry and has recently written a book, Overseas and Underground: Adventures of a Modern Cornish Miner. He graduated from the Camborne School of Mines in 1974 and spent the next half a century globe-trotting around the world from mine sites as far flung as Peru and Papua New Guinea. With this, Alan decided to write a book so we dig deep into the contents the book, and understand Alan’s career and see what we can learn from his overseas knowledge and experience. KEY TAKEAWAYS Striking out on your own in the industry is the natural impulse for those with experience. Opportunities that once seemed distant become a reality when we absorb the wisdom of others. When you hit a brick wall in terms of the administrational governance of certain countries, it's best to realise you're licked, count your losses and move on. If you have an offer to travel and work in other countries, always make sure you do your due diligence on not just the company itself, but the country and its culture and values. You need to align with all of it. We learn by the stories of others, and take teachings from the experiences they have had. This is why it's vital that all of life and its adventures are documented in some way. BEST MOMENTS 'I raised a few bucks, drilled a few holes' 'We realised that being in Ecuador was not sensible at the time' 'Do some research on the country you're going to' 'You need three or four years' experience!' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Overseas and Underground : Adventures of a Modern Cornish Miner - https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Matthews-Alan-F/Overseas-and-Underground--Adventures-of-a-Modern-Cornish-Miner/9781912015153 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Michael Wood, Co-founder & CEO or Reyna Gold Corp, a gold exploration company focused on district-scale discoveries on the two major gold belts in Mexico. Michael who has an economic and business administration started his career in the Metropolitan Police before going into mining and chats about Reyna Gold and how the company has developed, their La Gloria asset and what their plans are for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are around 50m ounces of gold having been discovered in Northern Mexico, and this is mainly in the last 30 years. Many believe these are extensions of gold trends from the coast of America. Reyna are using a lot of geo-science, including satellite imaging, and also have harnessed the skills of local geologists. There are a few competitors that operate within a close proximity to Reyna's interests, but the diversity and breadth of Reyna's interests mean that their operations are never hampered. BEST MOMENTS 'About 5% of all gold ever produced has come out of the west coast of America' 'We're very happy with the targeting that's been done to date' 'We're combining geo-science with local expertise' 'Hopefully we can advance substantially in '23' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Michael Wood LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wood-67b1b526/?originalSubdomain=hk VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in March 2021 (Episode 122). Bernard Aylward is the CEO of Kodal Minerals, a junior explorer with a primary focus on the immediate exploration and definition of the lithium mineralisation at the Bougouni Project in southern Mali. The company also holds a highly prospective suite of gold assets in West Africa. Bernard has over 30 years’ experience as a geologist in the mining and exploration in a variety of commodities in Australia, Europe, South America and in West Africa and going to give us an update on Kodal Minerals, what the future holds for them and an overview of the Lithium market, present and future. KEY TAKEAWAYS With the end of the COVID lockdowns and the settling of the pandemic in general, the world of mining is looking forward to a more optimistic era. Kodal's priority is to develop their lithium project as quickly as possible. Drilling and acquisition began in 2016 and they are on track to keep the rhythm going. Kodals; rapid turnaround means that they will hit the ground running in 2023, with a product that is in extraordinarily high demand. The pressure on groups trying to acquire product is very high right now. The market actually rises rises to what the auction price tends to be. BEST MOMENTS 'A very fast turnaround from a project that had no previous drilling' 'We think we can be up and running from securing finance. No later than 15 months' 'We see this as a great entry point' 'We are in a positive pricing environment' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Kodal Minerals - https://kodalminerals.com/the-company/board-management/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Don Smith, Managing Director of Tempest Minerals, an Australian based mineral exploration company with a diversified portfolio of projects in Western Australia considered highly prospective for precious, base and energy metals. Don is a geologist and entrepreneur with over 20 years in the mining industry. He has worked in operational, development, exploration and consultant roles for junior through to multinational firms spanning over 10 countries and numerous commodities including base and precious metals and energy minerals. We cover a wide range of topics including the Western Australian mining industry, mining as a brand, technology in mining and why you shouldn’t be using emails. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry is not just about geology and excavation. It's a broad sector where pursuits as varied as accountancy and administration and logistics make up a core of invaluable skills. Projects are not just limited to localised areas. Tempest look for potential in all corners of the globe and are attracted by quality rather than ease of operation. There are some slight constraints emerging in the mining sector these days. Funding junior explorers keeps every MD of a mining company awake at night. Know your stuff and be technically knowledgeable in your area of expertise. Understand the commercials of what you are doing, and who it is that you need to talk to. Have the right story and marketing narrative in place. BEST MOMENTS 'I've. been in the industry my entire life' 'August was the turning point for the market' 'I personally am always looking worldwide' 'Knowing who to talk to is crucial' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Don Smith LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrdrck/?originalSubdomain=au VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this special 300th podcast episode edition we chat to Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye StillWater, who are a multinational mining and metals processing company with a diverse portfolio of mining and processing operations and projects and investments across five continents. They have established themselves as one of the world’s largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is also a top tier gold producer and recently have moved into the battery minerals. Neal has a wealth of experience in the industry working for the likes of Goldfield, Harmony Gold, Gold One and Uranium One during his career before taking the helm of CEO at Sibanye Still-Water. He also serves as the VP of the Minerals Council in South Africa. So in this special 300th episode, we get to know Neal, what he has achieved, his vision, his wisdom and the journey of Sibanye StillWater and what the future holds for them. We like to thank all the guests that have appeared on the show and all the listeners and mining community for your support and encouragement on this journey. We couldn’t of produced this podcast without you, so thank you again. Please keep sharing this content and podcast through out the world so the mining community can be informed, inspired and educated in what goes on in our industry. Happy Mining KEY TAKEAWAYS There has been a dramatic shift in the power structure within the mining sector. The word ahead is far more diverse and inclusive, and allows for more talent to shine through. Creating true shared value for all stakeholders happens when a company is profitable and sustainable, and led by people who care about the future as well as the present. The only way that the mining sector can move into the world of tomorrow, is if we have leaders who embrace the new and allow thought to prevail over tradition. Delivering true economic value is the same as nurturing a tree. We must plant in fertile soil and ensure a steady flow of nutrients. BEST MOMENTS 'There's a very significant soft side to us' 'Management has always seemed like an exclusive club' 'I see it as my duty to create an environment where people from different backgrounds can work together' 'Creating an empowering background, promoting teamwork, inclusivity and diversity, has been a very big part of our success' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Neal Froneman - https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/about-us/leadership/neal-froneman/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Mikael Staffas, President & CEO of Boliden, who are a metals company with a focus on sustainable development. Operating on a global scale, their roots are Nordic and their core competence lies within the fields of exploration, mining, smelting and metal recycling and employ around 6,000 employees with a multi-billion turnover. Mikael with an engineering physics degree, has a wealth of experience in corporate and executive management, leading or all on the boards of many organisations throughout his career. Mikael talks about his extensive career, Boliden and also the climate transition in the mining sector, in essence doing fossil free mining which he is very passionate about. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being safe and conservative has helped Boliden to stake out their claim as one of the most reliable companies working today. Despite being conservative when it comes to risk, Boliden have realised the value in investing in technology and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the market. There is now scale when it comes to sustainability, however, Boliden's record speaks for itself. Being more sustainable is the key to implementing generational revenue. Boliden have smaller settlements around their operations. This is something that has been designed strategically, so that their people may live in the area in which they operate. BEST MOMENTS 'We're big and small at the same time' 'We are competing on a global market' 'Safety is extremely important' 'We have some of the most productive mines in the world' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Boliden - https://www.boliden.com/operations/about-boliden/corporate-governance/group-management VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, who are focused on the discovery and development of gold, rare earth, and copper deposits in Kazakhstan. Alex is a mining investment banker and resources executive based full-time in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Originally from Australia and also a former Captain in the Australian Army Reserves, he has more than 15 years of mining finance and management experience and gives us an overview of East Star Resources and the progress they have been making with their assets. KEY TAKEAWAYS Moving a family while working in the mining industry is challenging, but rewarding, as successes and achievements can be shared with those we love, as they happen. The one key thing that is transferrable from the military to mining, is grit and determination. There are multiple occasions that demand perseverance, and the army teaches that very well. East Star Resources listed on the London Stock Exchange in January of 2022 and have gained multiple licenses in their areas of operations already. When you have a high percentage of liberation, it means that deposits become economic and environmentally friendly. BEST MOMENTS 'We fell in love with the exploration potential of the place' 'There are a lot of scenarios where things don't go perfectly right' 'There's no crushing, no grinding. It's literally an earth moving process' 'Kazakhstan is the land of opportunity' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Alex Walker LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-walker-a2873016/?originalSubdomain=kz VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who was one of our first guests when we launched this podcast back in Nov 2018 (Episode 3). Jeremy Wrathall, founder, and CEO of Cornish Lithium, who is a pioneering mineral exploration and development company focused on the environmentally responsible extraction of lithium from geothermal waters and hard rock in the historic mining district of Cornwall, UK Jeremy has over 30 years of experience in the mining, finance, and investment banking industry and has advised mining companies on transactions globally on all of the world’s major mining exchanges. A Camborne School of Mines graduate, he founded Cornish Lithium in 2016 and has successfully developed the company into what it is today. We discuss the journey they have been on and how the UK mining industry is shaping up. KEY TAKEAWAYS The lithium brine in Cornwall has very low salinity, which makes it easier to process. This brine is hot, so Cornish Lithium is exploring the possibility of putting that heat to green use. They are also developing an existing open pit to extract lithium hydroxide or carbonate. There is another lithium project in Europe that is at the exploration stage. Having access to locally mined lithium is crucial for the UK’s EV automotive industry. They need it to meet the rules of origins standards that come into force in 2027. It is estimated that both facilities will be able to produce a total of 15 to 20,000 tonnes. Cornish Lithium is very focused on sustainability and keeping the environment safe. The UK still has a lot of minerals and other resources that are just waiting to be extracted. In the UK, people still do not really understand that without mining there will be no green revolution. The UK has many talented engineers, in particular chemical engineers. They are gradually waking up to mining as being a beneficial field to be involved in. BEST MOMENTS ‘One side of the business is focused on … the associated heat in that water.’ ‘We've got plenty of money in the bank at the moment, which is great.’ ‘We have had very, very strong support for our projects from the local community and from the council, ´ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://cornishlithium.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cornish-lithium-limited Twitter: https://twitter.com/CornishLithium Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornishlithium Previous Dig Deep Podcast with Jeremy Wrathall - https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/003-finding-finance-in-mining-with-jeremy-wrathall VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who has appeared twice before (in July 2020...Episode 86 and in Oct 2021…Episode 177). Alan Carter is the President & CEO of Cabral Gold, a mineral exploration company with a focus on gold and copper with a key asset is the Cuiu Cuiu gold project located in Northern Brazil. A geologist by background, Alan has an extensive career across South America so is well-positioned to develop this gold project in Brazil and give us an update on the Cuiu Gold project plus news on other discoveries in the local area. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alan´s obsession with finding the source of the gold that was being mined in 100 streams across a 250 km area of Brazil has resulted in several major finds. Currently, Cabral Gold has about 1.2 million ounces of already defined resources in the Cuiu Cuiu district, across a 5 to 6 km area. They currently have another 14 very promising targets. The mine next door to them, TZ, is set to go into production during Q2 2024, which has greatly improved the infrastructure in the region. Today’s low prices provide a golden opportunity to invest in good assets where the management team has already invested personally. Alan is the largest shareholder of Cabral Gold. The team is very experienced, and their assets are in a proven and well-supported mining jurisdiction. Cabral is currently very undervalued.  Investing in junior mining is for long-term investors, there will be lows, but the right companies offer high long-term profits. Cabral is currently investigating the possibility of running a heap leach operation, which will have a low start-up cost and fast results. BEST MOMENTS ‘I've been involved in five grassroots discoveries myself. ´ ‘I think we’ve got a tiger by its tail here… the potential for this project is really multimillion ounce’ ‘It'd be a lot like a lot of the big gold mines in Nevada and other areas of the world where you have central processing facilities fed by deposits within a few kilometres of the resources.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter - https://twitter.com/cabral_gold LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/cabral-gold Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Cabralgold00/ Email: - alan@cabralgold.com/ Website: https://cabralgold.com/ Previous DDMP episodes Alan Carter appeared on / https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cabral-gold-update-gold-deposits-43-new-targets-and/id1440020656?i=1000537785750 and https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/the-creative-challenges-of-gold-with-alan-carter VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in May 2021 (Episode 137). Bert Munro, CEO of Cora Gold which is a UK-based AIM-listed company. A gold exploration company developing 3 gold assets in Mali and SenegalBert has a strong background in the resources sector and in Africa having spent over 10 years at Hummingbird Resources in senior management, so has a great understanding of how to develop gold mining assets in those regions. He has been the CEO of Cora for nearly 3 years and takes us through that journey. Bert provides us with an update on developments and what the outlook is for the company moving forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS Over the past 2 years, they have been expanding rapidly. They now have over a million ounces of resources in the ground. Two-thirds of the resources are indicated and a third are inferred. They mostly sit in easy-to-dig material. Cora Gold´s initial brownfield exploration shows another 1.3 million ounces of gold in the area. Returns for shareholders have been good and there is every reason to expect this to continue. It is an open pit oxide mine, which has a very low technical risk and costs. Currently, the mine has an expected life of 6 to 8 years, with quite a bit of potential to expand this. There is a lot of positivity around their financing. The plan is to start producing gold in 2024. For the mining sector in Mali, the future is bright. It is a very mining-friendly country and there are plenty of talented people to employ there. BEST MOMENTS ‘We've been rapidly expanding our resources. So, we've now got nearly a million ounces of resources, mineral resources in the ground. ´ ‘A really good high margin project with a 1.2 year payback period over 50% IRR project.’ ‘If you go to Mali, everyone is studying mining. Everyone wants to work in the mining sector.’ EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://www.coragold.com/contact/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kola-goldTwitter: https://twitter.com/cora_goldEmail: info@coragold.comThe previous episode with Bert Munro - https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/137-dd VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining. An African-focused mining investment company, exploring and discovering battery metals in East, Central and Southern Africa. A mine engineer by trade, Jason has over 25 years of experience in international mining, financial markets and investment banking and has been responsible for structuring and arranging corporate and project financing facilities for mining and exploration companies with a particular focus on projects in Africa. He talks about Marula Mining and what they are looking to achieve in the battery sector in Africa including their Blesberg mine, their potential graphite mine and copper development in Tanzania and their rare earths project in Zambia. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marula Mining has projects in South Africa, Zambia, and Tanzania. Their portfolio includes Lithium, Tantalum, Rare Earths, phosphates They are planning to move into graphite, copper, and other battery products. For new projects, the focus is on operations that can be put into production within a year. They aim to get returns for shareholders fast. Blesberg has a lot of historical mining for other materials. Much of the waste generated over the past 80 years has processable spodumene in it. The first sales of lithium out of Blesberg are expected in Jan 2023. Their customers have provided the funding they needed to do this. They are exploring the idea of wind power for the mine. Marula has found surface copper deposits at their Zambia project. In Tanzania, they have good copper results. Their Zambian rare earths project is already JORC compliant. BEST MOMENT ´ We're looking at projects, which we feel we can get into production within a six to 12-month period. ´ ´ We're are ahead of schedule of where I thought we would be.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-brewer-771006207/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JB_MiningAfrica Twitter Marula PLC: https://twitter.com/MarulaPlc     VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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 tThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Ron Mitchell, MD of Global Lithium Resources who are a rapidly growing lithium exploration company with a focus on two highly prospective 100%-owned Western Australian projects - the Marble Bar Lithium Project (MBLP) in the Pilbara region and the Manna Lithium Project in the Goldfields region. Ron is an experienced commercial, business development and sales executive with +25 years of experience in the government, manufacturing, mining, renewable/conventional energy and natural resource sectors. He has extensive global experience in the lithium, battery materials and the electric vehicle industry, developing strategic collaboration and partnership opportunities with key members of the EV and battery materials supply chain, Ron is also a founding member of the London Metal Exchange (LME) Lithium Committee and currently presides as the inaugural Chairman. He discusses Global Lithium’s two projects and how Australia is the number one jurisdiction for EV and electrification resources. Ron is also going to be speaking at “Resourcing Tomorrow”, which is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference. See below for details of how to book your discounted ticket for the event. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Manna Lithium Project has an initial maiden inferred mineral resource position of close to 10 million tonnes at 1.14% Global Lithium Resources recently acquired the remaining 20% of that project. First production is planned for 2026. The Pilbara exploration is yielding good results too. Western Australia is a good jurisdiction with plenty of potential, good infrastructure, and plenty of support. Lithium supplies are set to remain tight for at least the next 10 years, so some car manufacturers are looking at having direct agreements with mining companies. The world needs Australia´s minerals to deliver its green targets. When it comes to creating a better world for our children, lithium has a big role to play. BEST MOMENTS ‘It's an advanced exploration. We have completed around 30,000 metres of RC drilling, and about 6000 metres of diamond drilling and the results are quite simply outstanding. ´ ‘Here in Western Australia, we're lucky, we've got a community that's become wealthy on the back of the resource sector.’ ‘The globe cannot achieve its electrification ambitions without Australia.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://globallithium.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-lithium-resources/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/global_lithium   Ron is also going to be speaking at “Resourcing Tomorrow”, which is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference dedicated to global sustainability goals and is coming to London this November. This Mines and Money event will be held at the Business Design Centre from the 29th of November to the 1st of December.   Companies like Rio Tinto, Alcoa, Barrick, Ma'den, and Anglo-American are attending alongside 2000 other decision-makers, mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from 75+ countries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. It gives you a chance to see what the majors and juniors are forecasting heading into next year and you can catch up with other like-minded professionals in the industry.   If you haven’t booked your ticket, then please do so at resourcingtomorrow.com and use code DIGDEEP10 to receive 10% off your pass.    VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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 industrThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Kerim Sener, Managing Director at Ariana Resources, an AIM-listed gold exploration and development company focused on epithermal gold-silver and porphyry copper-gold deposits in Turkey. Kerim is an experienced exploration geologist within the junior mining space. He has worked in Australia, Europe, Africa, and North America and gives us an update on Ariana’ Kiziltepe, Tavsan and Salinbas projects and what Turkey is like as a mining jurisdiction. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ariana Resources has an operational gold and silver mine in the Kiziltepe sector, in Turkey. Several satellite projects are being explored around the Kiziltepe mine and mill. The Tavsan gold and silver project is in development and is due to be up and running in Q3. More exploration is running alongside this. In Cyprus, Ariana Resources is developing a series of copper-gold projects with Venus Minerals. The Turkish government has been supportive of mining. In 20 years, the country has gone from one active mine to 17. Ariana Resources is currently the only AIM-listed company exploring for gold in Turkey. They have enhanced datasets which means they have the edge when it comes to exploring Turkey, which is underexplored. Their team includes a full geological team, including geochemists, geophysicists, a GIS manager, resource specialists and remote sensing specialisation. Ariana Resources have been involved in developing important pieces of successful technology. This has kept their gold discovery per ounce cost down to the lowest in the world. The company has successfully raised a lot of cash. Shareholders have already received high premiums. BEST MOMENTS ‘Kiziltepe was a huge milestone for the company because we made the successful transition that few make in our space from pure exploration, into production. ´ ‘Turkey is the largest gold producer in Europe currently. And it's one of the largest gold producers in the world.’ ‘We very much pride ourselves on our use of technology, not just using bits of technology and kit to our advantage, but actually being an integral part of the development.’ EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariana-resources-plc?originalSubdomain=uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArianaResources?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSnkV2Rvye7fLRRskBuHQzQ/videos VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Krishan again, a Senior Analyst at the World Gold Council and discuss some of the Gold Demand Trends in Q2 and Q3 of this year. He and Rob also discuss the Gold Market outlook for the remainder of the year and the start of 2023. KEY TAKEAWAYS The war in Ukraine led to gold market prices coming off slightly during Q2 of 2022. Chinese lockdowns have also had an impact during Q2. Q3 saw substantial outflows of around 227 tonnes from ETFs. For Q3 the coin and bar sector was robust, and jewellery and central bank purchasing was also up. If you register at goldhub.com you get access to all the datasets the World Gold Council uses. Jewellery underwent a firm recovery. Krishan explains how and the role China had in this. When inflation is high, initially private individuals tend to move money into gold which typically holds its value better. How gold performs now depends on whether the primary focus is on inflation or on interest rates. Why is explained in the episode. Crypto has been quite turbulent, and some of those investors are turning to gold. Central banks have bought a record amount of gold, and many are planning to continue to do so. Why is explained, in the podcast. Upcoming festivals and celebrations usually lead to an uptick in demand for gold jewellery. That should still happen in Q4, but inflation may make this spike smaller.     BEST MOMENTS ‘Quarter two was slightly weaker than what we saw in quarter one. ´ ‘Jewellery demand overall in q3 was back up to those pre-COVID levels.’ ‘It could be that some people are looking to gold, given the turbulence that we've seen in the crypto space,’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.Goldhub.com and www.gold.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrishanGopaul     VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Pleasure Mnisi, a mining manager at Exxaro Resources who talks to us about his passion which is around the subject of “Moving from Digital Strategy to Operations”Pleasure has an industrial Engineering background and has been in the mining industry for 15 years and working for Anglo-American for nearly a decade and was a nominated finalist for South Africa’s rising star in Mining & Minerals back in 2020.He is also going to be speaking at “Resourcing Tomorrow,” which is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference dedicated to global sustainability goals and is coming to London this November. This Mines and Money event will be held at the Business Design Centre from the 29th of November to the 1st of December. Find out how to attend this fantastic event to learn from and network with industry leaders below. Use Rob´s code to get a discounted ticket. KEY TAKEAWAYS When it comes to transformational change and technology most mines face remarkably similar challenges. The best way to decide where to focus your efforts is to understand what problems you are trying to solve. Winning ideas come out of that. The wrong culture eats strategy for breakfast. Basing your decisions on hard facts helps to cut through resistance that can hold you back. Getting accurate feedback quickly is essential in mining. If the change does not work, you need to know fast, otherwise, you burn a lot of money. Don't be scared to invest money in trying things out. If you don 't , you stand still. Deploying technology properly pays huge dividends. In the episode, Pleasure shares an example that brought a mine into production, one year early. What the market wants, and the political situation can also play a role in deciding what technology should be used and how it will be deployed. The entire operational chain including contractors and transport needs to be readied to handle the step-up in production. Technology enhances safety, which helps to convince the unions despite possible job losses. In South Africa, there have been relatively few overall job losses. Instead, the resulting growth has meant most people have been retrained or taken to the next level. BEST MOMENTS‘A lot of operations do not know where to start. ´‘Mining is not as agile, as other industries,’‘It's one thing, talking strategy. It's another thing being on the coalface.’‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Keep it simple.’ EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://www.exxaro.com/LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/pleasure-mnisi-b009911bTwitter: https://twitter.com/pleasuremnisiEmail: pleasure.mnisi@exxaro.com “Resourcing Tomorrow,” which is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference dedicated to global sustainability goals, is coming to London this November. This Mines and Money event will be held at the Business Design Centre from the 29th of November to the 1st of December.Companies like Rio Tinto, Alcoa, Barrick, Ma'aden, and Anglo American are attending alongside 2000 other decision-makers, mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from 75+ countries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. It gives you a chance to see what the majors and juniors are forecasting heading into next year and you are able to catch up with other like-minded professionals in the industry. “Book your tickets now at resourcingtomorrow.com and use code DIGDEEP10 to receive 10% off your pass.”VALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Neil Herbert, Chairman of Atlantic Lithium, a junior miner that is looking to develop Ghana’s first Lithium producing mine. They are targeting first production in 2024. Neil is an experienced advisor and investor in leading growth companies from start-up, through to IPO and development. During his career, he has been involved in a number of mining companies in Africa.  He is going to talk us through Atlantic Lithium and how they are on course to become Ghana’s first lithium mine. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ewoyaa is an exceptional lithium project. It is 100% spodumene, which the processors prefer. Getting the mine on stream is going to be simple because all the key components are already in place. There is a strong workforce, great infrastructure, and good support from stakeholders. Ghana has a very long mining tradition. The government understands the industry. Ghana is actively trying to diversify into mining other minerals. The compliance bar is high but managed fairly so it is not hard to navigate that requirement. The project has already grown by a third and has the potential to grow again. The price of Lithium is soaring so Ewoyaa’s low operating costs mean profits will be high. All of the current data points to there being a deficit of lithium over the next decade or so. Atlantic Lithium is already well financed and has the groundwork laid for further financing should it be needed. BEST MOMENTS ‘Ewoyaa is exceptional in that it's an all-spodumene project… it's the most desirable in terms of the recoveries, it's what the converters prefer. ´ ‘the resource just gets bigger and bigger. We increased it from 20 million tonnes to 30 million tonnes.’ ‘Any new mines that can be bought forward on a short-term timeline are particularly welcome. Ewoyaa fits in nicely into that, with first production in 2024.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtlanticLithium LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/6401998/admin/ Volt Rush by Henry Sanderson - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Volt-Rush-Winners-Losers-Green/dp/0861543750 Neil is also going to be speaking at the upcoming Mines and Money event in London at the end of November 2022 so is sure to reach out to him there in person if you have any further questions. Book your tickets now at www.resourcingtomorrow.com and use code DIGDEEP10 to receive 10% off your pass. Enjoy the episode.   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with David Stein, President & CEO of Kuya Silver, who is a listed silver-focused mining company Kuya's flagship asset is the high-grade Bethania Silver Mine in Peru.David has a geology, mine engineering and finance background and his passion is to build long-term investments in both people and resource assets like Kuya. He tells us more about the company, its projects, and the challenges of mining investment, in the current climate.He is also going to be speaking at the upcoming Mines and Money event in London at the end of November so be sure to reach out to him there in person if you have any further questions or want more information. KEY TAKEAWAYS When the silver bull market comes there will be a lot of investors funnelling into very few companies. Kuya Silver owns 100% of the Bethania Silver Mine, which is a high-grade silver polymetallic resource, in Peru. Over the past two years through acquisition and land purchase they have added 5,300 hectares to the resource. The mine can be put into operation very quickly once the market strengthens. They have recently made new discoveries at Bethania and have further promising targets to explore. Over the past two years, they have focused on acquisitions to strengthen their portfolio. Including buying the Silver Kings mine in Canada. Once gold moves, silver will too. It always has. The current macroeconomic situation should lead to the price of gold rising. Silver shortages seem to be getting tighter and tighter, which will be good for the price. Despite political changes in Peru, the operating environment has changed very little. Peru is a large and diverse country, so the challenges are different in each area. Kuya is lucky enough to be in an area that is easy to operate in. Kuya has high-grade, minimal-risk quality silver assets that are growing. Yet, right now, the valuation is still next to nothing. BEST MOMENTS‘I did pick up silver companies and I was the first analyst back in 2004, or five around there to pick up First Majestic and Fortuna. ´‘The challenge in the industry right now, including with Kuya is to, is to recruit these sorts of longer-term buy and hold investors.’‘I think the macro is good. But the micro is even better for silver right now.’ EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://kuyasilver.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuya-silver/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KuyaSilverFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuyasilvercorp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KuyaSilverCorp/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7YU27yR9RLHdG-frVAuxg “Resourcing Tomorrow” is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference dedicated to global sustainability goals and is coming to London this November. This Mines and Money event will be held at the Business Design Centre from the 29th of November to the 1st of December. Companies like Rio Tinto, Alcoa, Barrick, Ma'den, and Anglo American are attending alongside 2000 other decision-makers, mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from 75+ countries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. It gives you a chance to see what the majors and juniors are forecasting heading into next year and you are able to catch up with other like-minded professionals in the industry.“Book your tickets now at resourcingtomorrow.com and use code DIGDEEP10 to receive 10% off your pass. VALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Greg Cochran, MD of Aurora Energy Metals. It is an Australian-owned company focused on the exploration and development of its Aurora Energy Metals Project in Oregon, USA. The project hosts a defined uranium resource and is prospective for lithium. Greg is a highly regarded international mining executive with over 30 years of experience in general management and in senior commercial and technical roles. With a background in mine engineering, he has operated at the MD/CEO level for the last 15 years, in Africa, Australia and Asia, in a broad spectrum of minerals including uranium, potash and other industrial minerals and base metals. He tells us more about Aurora Energy Metals and discusses, in more depth, the uranium market which is his expertise.Greg is also going to be speaking at the upcoming Mines and Money event in London at the end of November 2022. So, be sure to reach out to him there in person if you have any further questions. Enjoy the episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a uranium revival on the way. Energy security is fundamental and the benefits of nuclear are being recognised. Their Oregon project is one of the largest uranium projects in the US. Mining uranium at scale is far more environmentally sustainable than the old approach of hundreds of small operations. Having both lithium and uranium to mine provides Aurora with the ability to pivot between the two. The mineral Acts that have been passed by Biden are supportive of minerals, which is good news for Aurora Energy Metals. There is the potential for state funding. The site can tap into a renewable energy source, which is extremely cheap as well as clean. Potentially a pipeline or conveyor can be used to get the ore to Nevada for processing. Transportation solutions that have an exceptionally low impact on the environment. BEST MOMENTS‘produce for 10 to 50 years 1.5 to 2 million pounds of uranium. ´‘Countries are recognising nuclear energy’s benefits as we recognise renewables benefits.’‘Number 1 it´s (renewable energy) cost-effective. Number 2 it's clean, it's zero emissions.’ EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://auroraenergymetals.com/FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Aurora_1AEFOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-energy-metals “Resourcing Tomorrow” is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference dedicated to global sustainability goals and is coming to London this November. This Mines and Money event will be held at the Business Design Centre from the 29th of November to the 1st of December.Companies like Rio Tinto, Alcoa, Barrick, Ma'den, and Anglo American are attending alongside 2000 other decision-makers, mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from 75+ countries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. It gives you a chance to see what the majors and juniors are forecasting heading into next year and you are able to catch up with other like-minded professionals in the industry.“Book your tickets now at resourcingtomorrow.com and use code DIGDEEP10 to receive 10% off your pass. VALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Andrew Cooper, who is an Energy Specialist with New Gold, a Canadian-focused producing gold mining company with a portfolio of two core producing assets located in Canada. It also has a stake in the Artemis Gold Blackwater development project.   Andrew is an enthusiastic and energetic Strategic Energy Management Specialist and is an International Energy Manager of the Year award winner. In 2020, he was inducted as a Fellow Member with the Association of Energy Engineers, in recognition of his significant contribution to energy management. In this episode, he outlines why energy conservation needs to be a key component of a mining company’s low-carbon objectives going into 2023 and beyond. KEY TAKEAWAYS New Gold has two operational mines. Their New Afton mine became the 1st in North America to implement the ISO 50,001 energy management system Energy conservation is all about reducing waste, which saves a lot of money. Most businesses, including mines, waste 8 to 10% of the energy they pay for. In terms of energy conservation, there is still a lot of low-hanging fruit. As technology and working practices evolve, new low-hanging fruit (easy wins) emerge. Minimising energy waste by between 30 and 50% takes a sizeable chunk out of your greenhouse gas reduction target. Reducing energy waste has to be a corporation-wide target. When it comes to energy conservation, your employees will be the ones that have the best ideas. Make it super easy for people to make suggestions. Incentivise them to do it and reward them. BEST MOMENTS ‘Within our industry, we have a lot of waste. In fact, energy waste at a mining operation can account for up to 8 to 10% of your energy expense. ´ ‘Energy conservation is at the end of the day all about minimising waste and maximising efficiency.’ ‘Suggestions came from the whole cross-section of the mine, from maintenance, finance, procurement, the mining and milling - all groups.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.newgold.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-gold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewGoldInc VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Trevor Jones is the CEO of Lynx Global Intelligence, a software provider, that is helping mining explorers and producers capture ESG data at the asset level.   Trevor holds an MA in International Security from the University of Denver and sits on the Colorado Advisory Committee of the US Global Leadership Coalition and the Board of Directors for the Global Chamber Denver. His focus is on making complex global systems consumable through technology within the mining industry and talks to us about the company and how his technology will help mining companies with the ESG.   Trevor is also going to be speaking at the upcoming Mines and Money event in London at the end of November so be sure to reach out to him there in person if you have any further questions or require any further information.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Lynx Global Intelligence provides miners with tools on their phones and tablets that enable them to log ESG data, in live time, on-site. It is a bit different from what others in the market offer. Their software is used globally, and it tried and tested across numerous cultures and environments. It can be used to log all aspects of ESG, including wildlife, monitoring human rights and many other metrics. The reports and data are designed to be flexible, so they can be shared with all kinds of outside organisations and regulations. Quantifiable ESG metrics play a role in securing finances, and insurance and working more efficiently. ESG compliance and innovation are playing a crucial role in reducing friction and resistance to mining projects.       BEST MOMENTS ‘Lynx helps miners aggregate ESG data at the site level. ´ ‘It even works without an internet connection… in some pretty austere places.’ ‘if you talk to miners there is a genuine notion that we're going to try to figure this out as a community, not greenwash and be transparent.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.lynxglobalintelligence.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynx-global-intelligence/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynxglobalintel “Resourcing Tomorrow” is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference dedicated to global sustainability goals and is coming to London this November. This Mines and Money event will be held at the Business Design Centre from the 29th of November to the 1st of December. Companies like Rio Tinto, Alcoa, Barrick, Ma'den, and Anglo American are attending alongside 2000 other decision-makers, mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from 75+ countries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. It gives you a chance to see what the majors and juniors are forecasting heading into next year and you are able to catch up with other like-minded professionals in the industry. “Book your tickets now at resourcingtomorrow.com and use code DIGDEEP10 to receive 10% off your pass.   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Zeff Reeves, MD of Tesoro Resources, who is an Australian publicly listed company with exploration-stage gold assets in Chile. It is in the process of carrying out a significant drilling program at its flagship El Zorro Project to identify and establish targetsZeff is a geologist and executive with over 20 years of experience in the resources sector who has significant management and operational experience in the gold and base metals sectors within Australia and overseas. He talks about the company and their flagship El Zorro Gold project and the progress they have made so far. He is also going to be speaking at the upcoming Mines and Money event in London at the end of November so be sure to meet up with him. See the offer in the Episode Resources section to get your ticket at a discounted rate.KEY TAKEAWAYS As a geologist, it is important not to have tunnel vision. Pigeonholing deposits prevent you from discovering other ores or minerals that may be present. Tesoro Resources is in control of over 600sq km of concessions, in Chile. Since 2017, they have drilled over 105,000 metres. Using a unique approach, they have uncovered a million-ounce-plus resource quickly. Being able to drill diamond cores early has played a significant role in their success. The few drill holes that have not resulted in finds taught them a huge amount. So far, they have identified 10 potential deposits. In Chile, both power and water can be an issue. But neither is a problem in the area Tesoro Resources operates in. There are plenty of very experienced miners available for work in Chile. BEST MOMENTS‘Myself and a couple of other guys have been really integral to delineation discovery design. ´‘They are able to directly sample those rocks and assess them for potential, for gold mineralization.’‘There's been some recent initiatives by the Chilean government to really reinvigorate foreign investment into Chile.’EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://tesorogold.com.au/LinkedIn: https://iq.linkedin.com/company/tesoro-goldTwitter: https://twitter.com/TesoroGoldLtd“Resourcing Tomorrow” is Europe's largest and most in-depth mining conference dedicated to global sustainability goals and is coming to London this November. This Mines and Money event will be held at the Business Design Centre from the 29th of November to the 1st of DecemberCompanies like Rio Tinto, Alcoa, Barrick, Ma'aden, and Anglo American are attending alongside 2000 other decision-makers, mining leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and educators from 75+ countries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. It gives you a chance to see what the majors and juniors are forecasting heading into next year and be able to catch up with other like-minded professionals in the industry. “Book your tickets now at resourcingtomorrow.com and use code DIGDEEP10 to receive 10% off your pass.”VALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode, we chat with Chad Peters, Presidential, DEO and Director of Ridgeline Minerals (TSX listed - TSX.V:RDG and OTCQB:RDGMF) who are an exploration company focused on exploring high-grade Carlin-Type gold deposits in Nevada.Chad has a background in geology and Co-founded Ridgeline Minerals in 2018 with a focus on exploring Tier-1, Carlin-Type gold deposits in Nevada. He talks about their partnership at the Swift project and their Selena projectKEY TAKEAWAYS Ridgeline Minerals was co-founded with a drilling company, which has significantly reduced its exploration costs. This also de-risks the early part of the exploration process, which trips most companies up. When it comes to exploration, they are always pushing the envelope and trying innovative ideas, which is producing results across their five projects. They have recently closed a significant financing deal. In the fall, they will be drilling their flagship Selena project. Selena hosts a zoned Ag-Au-Pb-Zn Carbonate Replacement Deposit (CRD). There is also potentially open-pittable Ag-Au at Chinchilla, Juniper, Revival and Broken Egg and maybe a deeper high-grade potential at the CRD Zone. At Swift, they have had intercepts at up to 5 metres of 400/420 grams silver point, 6 grams of gold and about 9% lead/zinc. Nevada is still an easy place to mine. There is little pushback from the community and good infrastructure. BEST MOMENTS‘Not only did they like that we were pushing new ideas, tying some different concepts, but we also could drill at a significantly cheaper cost. ´‘I’m the largest shareholder in the company... the whole focus is on de-risking the exploration process.’‘We don't have to go find 4/5 million ounces of gold to make an economic mine, half a million is enough.’EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://www.ridgelineminerals.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RidgelineNVYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiFM-fxadZHDJoLpoRXpFqQ/Email: info@ridgelineminerals.comVALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Catherine Raw, who is an experienced executive within the mining and metals sector, and who also has experience in commodity markets, equities, and finance. She was previously the COO of Barrick Gold covering the North American region.She has a geology/earth science degree from Cambridge. We discuss a wide range of topics including industry competitiveness, investment, women in mining and much more.KEY TAKEAWAYS Successful projects balance the qualitative with the quantitative. In many cases, it is better to phase your investments and not put all of your CAPEX upfront. Taking care of stakeholders is a vital component of success. If the community wants you there, you face far fewer hurdles. Ultimately stores of value are important, so things will turn around. There is a lot of pressure on management to make short-term decisions, at the expense of longer-term decisions. The best companies resist that pressure. Women who are successful in mining stand their ground, but not in an aggressive way. We need to be able to explain the relevance of mining to the current and future generations. Mining needs to understand that people want a better work-life balance, they are no longer prepared not to sacrifice their personal and family lives. BEST MOMENTS‘I got to go to all of the cutting-edge geological frontiers and understand the investments there. ´‘You need to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.’‘The power industry is mining without all of the geology and mining.’VALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Brian McEwen, VP of Exploration and development for Golden Arrow. A Vancouver-based explorer with a history of success in identifying, acquiring, and advancing precious and base metal discoveries in Argentina and is a member of the Grosso Group. It is a resource-focused management group that pioneered the mineral exploration industry in Argentina and has operated there since 1993.Brian has over 30 years of exploration and production experience in open-pit and underground mining projects. He has worked on operations throughout the world including Latin America and talks about Golden Arrow and the progress they are making.KEY TAKEAWAYS The CEO and team have a lot of experience working in Argentina. Golden Arrow has made 4 discoveries in Argentina. They sold one and used the capital to invest in more advanced projects. San Pietro is an advanced copper-gold-iron oxide/cobalt project located in a well-developed mining district in Chile. They have the permits and cash to drill already, but are exploring the geology, so will start drilling in the first quarter of 2023. For their sites, they have paved access, which helps to keep exploration costs relatively low. Golden Arrow also has multiple joint venture projects on the go in several mining districts. BEST MOMENTS‘We are sandwiched right between Mantle Verde…which has over half a billion tonnes…and the Santa Domingo operating mine. ´‘we still have I believe it's $9/$10 million in the bank….a good portion of those funds are actually in SSR.’‘We´ve got neighbours on both sides that are very interested in our project… there are joint venture opportunitiesEPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://goldenarrowresources.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-arrow-resources-corporationTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoldenArrowResFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldenarrowresourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenarrowresources/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenarrowresourcesVALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

For this episode, Rob has a returning guest Nikolaos Cacos, who visited him a few episodes ago to speak about his other company Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp of which he is president, director, and CEO. Today, he sits down with Rob to talk about and provide an overview of Blue Sky Uranium, where he is also the CEO. With more than 4000 kilometres of prospective tenement, it is one of Argentinian's best-positioned uranium and vanadium exploration companies.KEY TAKEAWAYS Blue Sky is a unique company that has uncovered a huge new uranium district, in Argentina. The area has similar geology to the rich and low-operating cost uranium deposits found in Kazakhstan. They have already discovered just under 23 million pounds of uranium to the 11.5 million pounds of vanadium, which they are also able to expand. Blue Sky will be drilling two more target sites and have more to explore. Because Argentina has a nuclear power industry, so they are a potential customer. Argentina has silver, gold, copper, zinc, rare earths and more. It has an exceptionally large land mass with immense potential for far more mineral and metal mining projects. Blue Sky is a member of the Grosso Group which pioneered mineral exploration in Argentina. They already have strong ties and a good relationship with the community. Nuclear is carbon-free and demand for this power source is growing. BEST MOMENTS‘This district has a lot of geological similarities with other districts that represent some of the largest uranium deposits with some of the lowest operating costs. ´‘If the uranium price is hovering around $50 a pound, we have demonstrated that we can produce for around $16 a pound.’‘It’s not enough to go into Argentina with deep pockets, it's important to have the social licence.’EPISODE RESOURCESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueskyuraniumcorp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueskyuranium1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueskyuranium/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-sky-uranium-corpTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blueskyuraniumVALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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, 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Will Dawes, CEO and co-founder of Mkango Resources, a junior miner developer in the Songwe Hill rare earths project in Malawi. A company that also has an extensive exploration portfolio in the country.Will has a background in geology and mineral exploration with a lengthy career in the resource sector, which encompassed investment banking, equity research, mineral exploration, mining, and metallurgy. For over a decade, Will has been at the helm of Mkango Resources. He gives us an insight into his journey, as well as an update on the company and the rare earths market.KEY TAKEAWAYS Malawi has been known as a rare-earth mineral province for many years. Exploration of the historic Songwe Hill rare earths project has yielded good results. Infrastructure has improved vastly. Mkango has a mine, refine, recycle strategy. The carbonate they have contains the full suite of rare earths and their approach is to refine as far downstream as possible to create as many products as possible. They plan to use nitric technology, which produces no liquid waste stream. Currently, less than 5% of rare-earth magnet elements are recycled, Mkango Resources plan to use the latest technology to start recycling far more of them. Mkango is working with university researchers to also start recycling magnetics and do so in a highly efficient way. They are examining working in partnership with other companies to open up new opportunities for both parties. The future for rare earths is extremely promising, demand is growing fast and is coming from multiple sources. BEST MOMENTS‘There are a number of carbonatite type deposits in Malawi. ´‘We will produce a purified mix of rare-earth carbonate from Malawi which contains the whole suite of rare-earths, a high-value product.’‘Ultimately, the vision for us is to be able to supply sustainably produced rare earths as well as recycled rare-earths.’‘By using a rare-earth permanent magnet motor, it means you can have a smaller battery for the same sort of efficiency.’EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://www.mkango.ca/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/mkango-resources-ltdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MkangoResourcesEmail: will@mkango.caVALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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, 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Shawn Khunkhun, CEO & Director at Dolly Varden Silver Corp, a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its 100% held Kitsault Valley Project, which is located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia.Shawn has a wealth of experience in the capital markets, mineral exploration, and the development sector and has a focus on enhancing shareholder value. He has served in a variety of strategic roles including investor relations, and corporate development. Shawn is also a director of Goldshore Resources and Director & CEO of StrikePoint Gold. He is going to give us an update on Dolly Varden, the history of the company and assets and an overview of the current silver marketKEY TAKEAWAYS In just a few years, Dolly Varden has grown, in terms of market cap, by about five times. During that time, the share price doubled. The company was undercapitalized. Bringing in $45 million has solved that problem. Shawn tripled the company´s mineral inventory. They have about 63 million ounces of high-grade silver and 1 million ounces of gold in the ground. Instead of continuing to rely on consultants, Dolly Varden has built up an experience in an internal team that has resulted in fast growth. They have identified 7 deposits in Kitsault Valley in an area that they own outright. There is hydroelectric power available in the area. The deeper they drill the higher the grades and the wider the deposits get. Dolly Varden is number one for size vs grade in the jurisdiction. Silver is still a niche market, there is not enough to meet demand 5 years from now. Historically the price of silver follows gold, but this time around demand is likely to have more of an impact. BEST MOMENTS‘I transfer wealth and my scientists create wealth. ´‘In my experience, with consultants, you pay top dollar, and you get a slow turnaround.’‘The people are almost as important as the projects…. We´ve got a really strong team.’‘Historically, silver moves when gold is reaching the mature stages of its cycle.’EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://dollyvardensilver.comToll free number - 800-321-8564Twitter   - @silvervardenIG - @dollyvardensilver1910LinkedIn - dollyvardensilverFacebook - Dolly Varden SilverVALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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, 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Nikolaos Cacos, president, director, and CEO of Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp who is focused on acquiring high-quality lithium projects in Argentina and advancing them towards production in order to meet the growing global demand for the battery sector. Nikolas has a wealth of experience in executive-level management and advisory expertise in the mineral exploration industry and serves as an officer and director of a number of TSX Venture Exchange listed companies. We talk about Argentina Lithium and what they have been up to.KEY TAKEAWAYS Despite being the 8th largest country in the world, until 1992, there was virtually no mining in Argentina. When the government decided to let outside investors develop mines, Nikolaos was one of the earliest people to get involved in exploring and opening mines.  The Grasso Group of which Argentina Lithium is a member has made 4 world-class discoveries along with many others. Argentina Lithium has acquired 4 high-class lithium deposits and has recently added Rincon West, which sits next to two other projects that are already producing Lithium.  Direct Lithium extraction technology is making it far easier to extract Lithium and do so even for low-grade lakes. In Argentina, mining is controlled at a province level, so there are a few differences between provinces. But there is staunch support for mining everywhere. Even 30 years ago, before ESG requirements, the Grasso Group has always involved the local community. BEST MOMENTS‘We started a couple of years ago, acquiring high-quality projects, as the price of lithium was beginning to firm up, ´‘We have a very long history there…we understand how to work effectively there (in Argentina).’‘We made a significant contribution to help them devise and put together mining regulations and mining laws.’EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://argentinalithium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/argentinalithiumcorpTwitter: https://twitter.com/arglitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/argentinalithium/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/argentina-lithium-&-energy-corp./TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@argentinalithiumVALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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, 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Louise Wrathall, Executive Director, of Corporate Development at Central Asia Metals PLC who is a diversified company that operates low-cost mineral assets, producing the base metals. They have a lead/zinc line in North Macedonia and a copper operation in Kazakhstan. Louise is a qualified geologist with a background as a mining analyst and investor relations. She gives us an update on Central Asia Metal and talks about ESG and what investors are looking for in mining companies when they are looking to invest. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry is becoming more diverse. More diversity really does result in more diverse thoughts, ideas, and solutions. Louise was able to gradually increase the amount of time she spent working as her son got older. A process that resulted in her developing a unique mix of skills, which now greatly benefits everyone. Central Asia Metals has a strong ESG focus. Publishing standalone sustainability reports is one of the things that keep them on track. They run two charitable foundations, one for each site that is funded out of their revenue. Even if the mine closes, the communities will still thrive. Central Asia Metals were the first to use the SX process to produce copper using a form of electrolysis. They have paid out more than half of the $500 million cap in dividends, over the past 10 years. There are 3 reasons people invest in mining, which Louise outlines, in the podcast. Central Asia Metals has two low-cost long-life projects, but they are exploring and looking beyond those.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Last year, we sponsored three of our women, at two sites, through the Women in Mining Mentoring programme. ´ ‘We´ve set ourselves a target to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50%.’ ‘The capital discipline aspect that our dividend brings is something that some of our shareholders have said that they appreciate.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: https://twitter.com/camlmetals   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Peter Dembicki, President and CEO of Tier One Silver which is an exploration company that was spun out from Auryn Resources in 2020. The Company is focused on creating significant value for shareholders through the discovery of world-class silver, gold, and base metal deposits in Peru.Peter has a background in wealth management and gives us an update on the companies Curibaya and Hurricane Projects and the significant discoveries they have made and how his first 18 months as the CEO have been.KEY TAKEAWAYS The grades they have been finding are bonanza grades far better than anyone in the industry had seen focused in one area before. Their first drilling program had an unprecedented success rate of 30%. They got excellent results, including 2.5 grams of gold and over 1000 grams per tonne of silver. The Hurricane Silver project is progressing well and has copper, cobalt, platinum and surprisingly nickel too. Tier One Silver has the only complete system in Southern Peru, which means immense potential for multiple metals. They have got their exploration licences and have not experienced any operational delays due to the jurisdiction that they are working in. The civil unrest has not negatively affected them. Peru wants mining and local communities understand the benefits too. Christian Rios, who has a well-deserved reputation for making discoveries, is their new exploration SVP. Unlike others, they are successfully raising capital. BEST MOMENTS ‘There is a huge gap between investor and geologist knowledge. I was asked to bridge that gap. ´ ‘Nobody in the industry had seen grades like this before.’ ‘People want to work, they don't want to stop mining in Peru. They know that it is a big part of their GDP.’ EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://www.tieronesilver.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgW9vCEIjzmUsziJAbsGdawTwitter: @TierOneSilverLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tier-one-silverPrevious Dig Deep Podcast with Peter Dembicki - https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/mining-world-class-silver-gold-and-base-metals-inVALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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, 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Caleb Stroup, who is the President and CEO at Headwater Gold, a junior miner that is exploring for High-Grade Precious Metals in Nevada and Idaho in the US.Caleb is a geologist with a background working in gold and base metal exploration. He gives us an overview of their recent deal with Newcrest and what the future holds for Headwater Gold. KEY TAKEAWAYS Headwater Gold was set up to explore high-grade epithermal veins in the Western US. Until now, exploration focused on finding close-to-surface deposits, which means there is enormous potential for large, but deeper finds. Focusing on generating new projects, from scratch, avoids the sometimes-negative baggage that comes with developing established claims. High grades in a good jurisdiction is a recipe for high profits. They have a big pool of high-quality projects that are ready to be developed. Their new partnership with Newcrest will enable them to develop multiple projects rapidly. This year, they have 3 new drill sites planned along with exploration of a new stake. BEST MOMENTS‘Through generative work and claim staking, the properties are 100% owned and royalty-free. ´‘Our philosophy is to have a very specific technical criterion…. but, to drill early and see if it is there right away.’EPISODE RESOURCESWebsite: https://headwatergold.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/headwater-gold-inc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headwatergoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Headwater-Gold-105759361618271Corporate Presentation: https://headwatergold.com/presentations/VALUABLE RESOURCESmailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3ABOUT THE HOSTRob 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, 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 METHODrob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/Podcast DescriptionRob 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Diane Garrett, CEO of Hycroft Mining which is a precious metals development company that owns the Hycroft Mine. The 2nd largest gold mine in the US, located in the prolific mining region of Northern Nevada.  Diane has a background in minerals economics. She is an engineer with 20 years of senior executive management experience in the mining industry. Someone who has an exceptional track record for developing projects and building companies. During this podcast, Diane provides us with an update on Hycroft Mining and what they are planning to do next.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Diane´s team is taking a mining operation that has been successful since the 1980s to the next level, by transitioning from near surface oxide heat bleaching to a large-scale sulphide milling operation. Hycroft has over 20 million ounces of gold equivalent and has a very large silver deposit. During the transition, they are not actively mining, but are still producing gold and silver off of the leach pads. When Hycroft Mining takes over a project, they do not simply continue with the same approach. Instead, they take a step back and look at things with fresh eyes and use the most up-to-date technology to re-explore the asset. The former owners never allowed their geologists to explore fully. Diane´s team drilled all 3 of the feeder systems and have had significant hits. Tapping into the power of social media has attracted a lot of new investors. Women still tend not to think about working in mining. Diane´s advice is for women to just try it.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Hycroft has a very long successful history of open pit heap leach mining, dating back to the 1980s. ´ ‘We come in with a fresh pair of eyes… you have to remember that technology does change, our thinking changes.’ ‘I'm not a woman in mining, I'm not a woman CEO, I'm just a CEO… it never occurs to me that I am the only one…I am just there to do my job.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Diane’s personal Twitter account: @DianeG_CEO   Other social media pages: Hycroft Twitter: @HycroftMining Hycroft website: www.hycroftmining.com Hycroft YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyva8FkEqdn7bizFjMG8tw Diane’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-garrett-hycroft/ Hycroft LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hycroftmining/   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we spoke to Arnoud Star Busmann who is the CEO of Minehub Technologies. A platform company dedicated to realising the digital transformation of the global mining & metals supply chains. Arnoud has a background in Maths & Science and has over 20 years of experience in strategy execution, enterprise transformation and “blue chip” start-ups. He is one of the pioneers in the intersection of commodities, finance and blockchain technology. Arnoud tells us more about Minehub and how they are working with companies in the mining industry to solve their supply chain challenges in the digital world.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Minehub has created a unique way of managing information exchange in supply chains. The efficiencies found in the supply chain are huge, so big that, in some cases, they are cancelling out inflationary rises. Improvements have been made in supply chain resilience, security, ESG compliance, cash flow, compliance with local regulations and access to capital. When supplies are moved, they go through dozens of companies and agents, all of whom spend time exchanging information. Sometimes the information is not available on time, is miskeyed or is lost. Minehub stops all that. They have also streamlined the assay exchange process. The blockchain Minehub uses is quite different from the one used by cryptocurrencies. The blockchain creates an immutable audit trail. BEST MOMENTS ‘We signed BHP a couple of months ago as a launching customer. ´ ‘We put all that information in one place, one database, so everybody´s on the same page, all of the time, in real-time.’ ‘I believe we will be an enabler for cleaning up supply chains, because of the level of transparency.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.minehub.com Information for investors: www.minehub.com/investors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minehubtech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/minehub Email: arnoud@minehub.com VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in Dec 2019 (Episode 57). Ivan Bebek is an entrepreneur in the private and public Mining / Exploration sector with over 20 years of experience with a strong ability to finance, monetize and advance exploration assets into the development stage. He is on a number of boards. Including Torq Resources and more recently co-founded Copernico Metals, also splitting Auryn Resources into three companies Fury Gold Mines, Coppernico and Tier One Silver. He is here to give us an update on these companies. Plus, a general talk on the junior space and financial markets.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Currently, prices and sentiment are flat or negative, which is not uncommon when a bear market transitions into a bull one. When things are down that is when the best opportunities exist. Recent discoveries are boosting the price of Torq Resources stocks. Gold price increases tend to come in waves. With the upcoming election in the US, more money is likely to be printed, which should trigger a change in the markets. Ivan thinks that most junior and mining equity companies are shorted. Small companies explore and the big guys mine it. Tier One Silver is a robust silver find with one to 300 kilos of silver in 80 samples. Fury Gold has over a million ounces in Quebec and another half a million in Northern Canada. They are following up on a silver find in Peru and are also expecting to find copper there. Coppernico is likely to be listed between this September and January 2023. The current market conditions are similar to the way they were in 2009 before things took off. BEST MOMENTS ‘I personally think that we´re in the transition phase from bear to bull market for junior and mining equities. ´ ‘Watch the dollar, watch fiscal monetary policy and how things are evolving.’ ‘For gold August is a great buying month, September is a good selling month... February is one of the best performing months’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: @ivanbebek71 on Twitter Email:  ivan@coppernicometals.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-bebek-73038763/ Previous Dig Deep Mining Podcast episode with Ivan Bebek - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-ivan-bebek-of-auryn-resources/id1440020656?i=1000460774533 VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Paul Cronin, MD, and CEO of Adriatic Metals, an ASX and LSE-listed precious and base metals explorer and developer that owns the world-class Vares silver project in Bosnia and the Raska zinc deposit in Serbia. Paul's background is in corporate finance, investment banking, funds management, and commodity trading and is a co-founder of Adriatic Metals. He describes their journey in developing this world-class polymetallic underground mine in Eastern Europe and what this is going to bring to the region.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Bosnia has a well-developed coal mining industry. But their regulations are a little outdated compared to other jurisdictions. About two-thirds of their staff live locally, which is good for their standing in the community. Bosnia is rich in natural resources. The country has an abundance of cheap power and a fairly young diaspora that is starting to return to Bosnia, bringing all of their skills and experience with them. Inflation is having an impact. For example, the cost of diesel has proved to be a big issue. But, in Bosnia, the cost of power has not soared as it has in other jurisdictions. Bosnia is a vibrant, extremely beautiful, culturally rich, and welcoming place. People are extremely helpful, although some elements of bureaucracy move slowly. The expectation is that they will hit the ore body on their underground mine by October 2022. Production is scheduled to commence in Q2.   BEST MOMENTS ‘If we look at the way the two exchanges have behaved, we are still getting more liquidity on the ASX. ´ ‘We are a company that delivers what it says it’s going to deliver. Largely on budget and on time.’ ‘The prime minister was quoted in the Financial Times last year speaking very positively about the company and the industry.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.adriaticmetals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adriatic-metals-limited/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdriaticMetals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriaticmetalsplc/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Scott Levy, the CEO of Bedford Row Capital who is a non-bank originator that exists to serve a diverse range of firms who are unable to access the services of banks and want to raise finance in the debt capital markets. Scott has a background in financial services which includes asset-backed securities, securitisation, debt capital markets, structuring, Islamic finance, and asset management. We talk about current financing for mining companies and in particular, the royalty and streaming model that is becoming increasingly popular in the mining industry.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Bedford Row Capital´s primary function is to create access to finance using alternative sources. Over the last 15 years, vanilla investment banking has gone increasingly vanilla. A reluctance to invest in things that are not seen as totally ESG or green is making it increasingly difficult to secure capital for industries that need it. Since 2016, Bedford Row Capital has completed over 150 transactions, with most of the firms they arranged finance for being listed. It is the mid-tier transactions that need support. Streaming and royalty financing is used to fill the gap until you are ready for investors. For investors this form of finance is attractive, Scott explains why, in the podcast. It is in everyone's interest to continue production, which keeps the cash flowing. Not enough people yet understand the royalty and streaming model. Miners who want to tap into this form of finance must be sensitive to the sensibilities of new investors.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We´re in very interesting times, at the moment. ´ ‘Merchant banking, at least in the UK, is virtually dead.’ ‘Royalty financing is a way to attract new investors into the sector.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://bedfordrowcapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bedford-row-capital-advisers/ Website: https://www.raptorcapitalstreaming.com/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in March this year (Episode 217). Marc Bishop Lafleche is the CEO of Anglo Pacific Group who is a global natural resources royalty and streaming company listed on both the London and Toronto Stock Exchanges. They are giving investors exposure to commodities such as cobalt, copper, nickel, vanadium, and uranium. Marc has a banking and international finance background and has been with Anglo Pacific for the past 8 years. He moved into the CEO role, early this year. Marc gives us an update on the company and their latest acquisition of a $185m copper and nickel royalty portfolio from South32.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Anglo Pacific Group is dual listed in London and Toronto. They are focused on future-facing commodities – the metals needed to achieve a more sustainable world. Their strong financial performance has enabled them to repay debts and de-risk their balance sheet. The royalty model they follow has insulated them from many of the current economic issues. Anglo Pacific has just completed a copper and nickel royalties acquisition from South32, which now holds a 16.9% stake in Anglo Pacific Group. They have reported their fourth consecutive quarterly record portfolio contribution. The current market and economic conditions suit the way the Anglo Pacific Group operates. BEST MOMENTS ‘Our portfolio has been performing exceptionally well. ´ ‘We are firmly positioned as the leading royalty company in the non-precious metals, future-facing commodity space.’ ‘We see a path to sustainable royalty income in the range of $100 million.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.anglopacificgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anglo-pacific-group-plc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngloPacificPLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngloPacificGroup/ The previous episode with Marc Bishop / https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/successfully-investing-in-a-responsible-and/id1440020656?i=1000552762597   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in May 2021 (Episode 138). Tony Reda is the founder, President, and CEO of Tectonic Metals. A mineral exploration company, which is focused on the acquisition, exploration, discovery, and development of mineral resources from district-scale projects in politically stable jurisdictions that have the potential to host world-class orebodies in Canada and the US Tony has been in mining for 20+ years and has been involved in several developments and acquisitions in the past. He gives us an update on Tectonic since we last spoke and talks about junior exploration and what Alaska has to offer as a mining jurisdiction. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the last 15 months, Tectonic Metals has acquired a new project which has 50 historical drills that showed extremely good grades. The mineral belt they are working on has enormous potential. The details are shared in the episode. They contact the native corporation in Alaska early and ask if they want to work collaboratively on mining projects. Alaska is vastly untapped. There is a lot of potential for tier one projects. The weather and lack of daylight in the winter are challenging. But this can, and is, being overcome. Now, is a good time to consider investing in mining. Tony explains why he thinks that is the case. We are likely to see more global companies setting up their own exploration and mining companies as Elon Musk has.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We work directly with native corporations in Alaska on native-owned land. We engage early as part of the acquisition process. ´ ‘Alaska is an untapped jurisdiction for mining.’ ‘The fundamentals behind the mineral space, in my opinion, are quite strong.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.tectonicmetals.com/contact/ LinkedIn Tectonic Metals: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18826447/admin/ LinkedIn Tony Reda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-reda-319b9211/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TectonicMetals/ Email: info@tectonicmetals.com Previous Tony Reda episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whajviz1VS0   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Ritch Wigham, CEO and Director of Slave Lake Zinc. A mineral exploration company focused on the development of critical and precious minerals at its O'Connor Lake property located in the South Slave regions, in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Ritch has a finance background. He is leading this junior miner into the future. Today, he talks to us about the history and what the company is looking to do to move their project forward with this critical mineral.   KEY TAKEAWAYS O´Connor Lake had a shaft built in 1952. The operation was shuttered when the price of zinc dropped. Decades ago, 25 showings of zinc and lead were found, but the project was shelved and forgotten. Recent airborne geophysics confirmed historic analysis and shows the area has rich deposits. Slave Lake Zinc has a collaboration agreement in place with the indigenous people of the area. The indigenous community appreciate that their young people need good jobs to stay in the area, which mining is providing. The site has year-round access and transport. Hydro power will soon be available, just a couple of kilometres away. Zinc is on a lot of country´s critical metals lists.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We did that first to make sure that the indigenous groups understood the benefits for them of what we were doing. ´ ‘We will be within just a couple of kilometres of being able to hook into hydro power.’ ‘It´s very very important, for Canada, to develop its own sources of these metals.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.zinccorp.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slave-lake-zinc/ Email: rwigham@zinccorp.ca Phone: 001 604 396 5762   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Robert Boyd, CEO, and Director of Endurance Gold Corporation. A project generator exploration company, exploring gold and rare earth projects in British Columbia, Alaska, and the Yukon. Robert is a mining executive with a background in geology with a career spanning over 40 years. In addition, he holds many other board positions. Including being a board director for PDAC, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, and the Canadian Hall Of Fame. We talk about Endurance Gold Corp, the history of the Gold Bridge Bralorne Gold district, and the outlook for Canadian junior mining companies.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Endurance is a prospect generator company. They are currently focusing on developing their Reliance Project in British Columbia. The success of that project has moved them into the 55 or 60 million Canadian dollars valuation category. They have already picked up gold intersections that are about 435 meters of strike, within the overall gold system. Around 80% of their drill intersections have found gold. Fifteen to twenty percent of those are exceptional gold intersections. Hydropower is available locally and the mine is located very near the road. Canada is a good place for junior miners to raise venture capital. The green economy proving to be very good for mining.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Until 2020, it had never had a gold soil survey completed on it. ´ ‘We expect to be able to drill right through the fall; this is a very road-accessible property.’ ‘Mineral exploration is the R&D of mining.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn Robert Boyd: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/robert-t-boyd-72012413 Website: https://endurancegold.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endurance-gold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnduranceGold YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UG7-pzSVK_JLPliid-a-Q   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Mark Learmonth, CEO, and Director of Caledonia Mining who is a profitable cash-generative gold producer with a strong growth profile, with their primary asset, the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe. Mark has a finance and investment background. He joined the company back in 2008 and talks about his journey with Caledonia Mining, what they have been upto including their central shaft project and their Bilboes project, and why Zimbabwe is a great place to invest in mining. KEY TAKEAWAYS Caledonia Mining had to grow slowly. Initially, it only had access to the cash they made; there were virtually no 3rd party investors.  Drilling the central shaft has transformed the company’s profitability. The workforce in Zimbabwe is very high quality, so there is no need to hire expensive expat staff. They are now producing around 80,000 ounces per year. Currently, they are diversifying and becoming a multi-asset producer. Focusing on Zimbabwe is the plan. They know the jurisdiction well, the workforce is good and the geology is very sound. The fact that Zimbabwe has very high inflation barely impacts the business. Why is explained, in the podcast. Caledonia Mining are building a 12 megawatt solar project, which will save around $3 million per annum. Last year, Caledonia acquired a million ounce resource for $4 million. A few weeks ago, they acquired a nearly 2.5 million ounce asset. With grades of about 2.25 grams per tonne. With the extra cash flow, growth will be faster from now on. BEST MOMENTS ‘I learned the importance of really rigorous cash flow management and paying close attention to investment programs. ´ ‘There’s a lot of gold in Zimbabwe, the country has never been properly explored.’ ‘The mine has been operating for nearly 100 years. Over that time a sophisticated infrastructure had developed, which we have enhanced.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.caledoniamining.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/caledoniamining Email: info@caledoniamining.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Dennis Edmond, CEO of Kazera Global Investments. An investment Company focused on developing early-stage assets in Africa towards meaningful cash flow and resource realisation. We talk about the various projects they are involved in, lithium, minerals sands and their recent acquisition of a rare earths project in Kenya and what the exciting future holds for them.   KEY TAKEAWAYS We have built value without requiring investors' money to keep the company going. The lithium deal they are negotiating for their tantalum Namibia project will transform the company. Lithium is ripe for commercial exploitation. They are currently upgrading the processing plant in Namibia to increase tantalum production and start to separate lithium too. This will turn the Namibian project into a cashflow positive one. Recently, they introduced a pan plant to their diamond operation. Producing a positive cash flow. For their rare earths project, non-scientific valuations indicate the deposit could be worth around $3.3 billion US.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I´m trying to build assets into a position where they are either generating cash or saleable. ´ ‘it’s a considerably undervalued company at the moment.’ ‘We now have a team that is very focused on opportunities.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://kazeraglobal.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kazeraplc   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Ivan Fairhall, Director and CEO of Mawson Gold, a TSX-listed gold exploration company in two safe, Tier 1 mining-friendly jurisdictions: Finland and Sweden. Ivan is a chartered engineer and mine finance professional with over 15 years of mining industry experience and talks about Mawson Gold and their projects in Finland and Sweden plus their Southern Cross project in Victoria, Australia. Ivan also gives his insights into how junior (pre-development) mining companies operate in quite a nuanced world where projects, strategy and market timing need to work in harmony.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Mawson Gold is an exploration and development company. Their main project is the Rajapalot gold-cobalt project which covers 17,989 hectares of exploration permits in Finland. The field it sits in is a multi-million ounces greenfield discovery Their other project in Sweden is in the initial stages of exploration. They also own a large stake in Southern Cross Gold, in Australia. There are many similarities between mining in Sweden and Finland. They are very trustworthy and good to work with. Mining is not all about the technical merits of a project. Having a balanced team is key. You need to be sure you can raise more money before spending all of what you have on drilling holes. Mawson Gold owns 60% of the very exciting Southern Cross, Australia project.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Junior mining is not black and white. ´ ‘Nothing goes according to plan ever in mining. So what matters is how you respond to change.’ ‘Our stake in Southern Cross is effectively worth more than Mawson Gold.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://mawsongold.com/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/mawson-gold-ltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/MawsonGold Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MawsonGold/ Email: info@mawsongold.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared in Feb 2021 (Episode 117) and Nov 2021 (Episode 192). Matt Salthouse is Chief Executive Officer at Kainantu Resources, which is an Asia-Pacific-focused gold mining company with some highly prospective gold projects in the high-grade Kanantu gold district of Papua New Guinea (PNG).  Matt gives us an update on the company speaking about the new Kili Teke deal. Along with updates on the May River project and shares his thoughts on the PNG government elections.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Kainantu Resources has executed a deal with Harmony Gold to acquire the Kili Teke project. Kili Teke is an existing inferred resource of South African standards. With around 6 million tonnes equivalent of gold. The amount of capital required to close the deal was relatively small, just a $500,000 payment to initiate it. Recent exploration of KRL North and South and May River have all yielded some good results. At May River they are waiting for around 300 results from an area with very promising geology. Papua New Guinea is a relatively stable place to mine. Successive governments have been supportive of the industry. BEST MOMENTS ‘A busy 6 months in terms of acquisition, working in the field and regional work. Consistent with the broader strategy. ´ ‘For Papua New Guinea mining is such a critical part of the economy.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.kainanturesources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kainantu-resources-limited/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KainantuR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kainanturesources/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KainantuResources/   Previous episodes with Matt Salthouse - https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/mining-in-papua-new-guinea-with-matt-salthouse and https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/mining-in-papua-new-guinea-progress-report-with-ma   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in Nov 2021, Episode 189. Alistair McIntyre, CEO of Altiplano Metals is part of the Metals Group of companies focused on expanding, acquiring, and developing cash-flowing and near-term cash-flowing copper, gold, and silver assets.  Alastair has a geology and finance background and is an accomplished executive with 30 years of experience as a leader and senior advisor in metals banking, capital markets, physical and derivative metals trading, gold refining and mining. Alastair gives us an update on Altiplano Metals and what they have been doing in Chile.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Altiplano provides investors a unique opportunity for exposure to cash flow and exploration upside in copper and gold. Despite supply chain issues, Altiplano has been able to commission their processing facility at El Peñón. Flotation and magnetic separators produce both environmental and financial benefits. Tailings are reduced by 40%, water consumption by 75% and trucking by 75%. Maria Luisa is a former copper and gold producer where the company is currently driving an underground decline to access copper-gold mineralized zones. Altiplano also has a highly prospective gold exploration project in the Maricunga. They have purchased their own drill which provides excellent efficient for exploration and production activities. Altiplano continues to review additional cash flow and saleable exploration projects for acquisition. BEST MOMENTS ‘That generates the ability to produce a copper-gold concentrate and separately a magnetic concentrate of iron. ´ ‘I think that much of the inflationary pressures are localised.’ ‘We should begin operations very soon in Marie Luisa.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: http://www.apnmetals.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/altiplano-metals Twitter: https://twitter.com/metals_group Email: alastairm@apnmetals.com Previous DDMP episode with Alistair McIntyre: https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/self-funded-mining-and-exploration-with-alastair-m   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Craig Hutton, who is the CEO and President of Iron Bull Mining. A junior mining company that is on a mission to open up the next big African copper basin in Namibia. Craig is an economic geologist with over 25 years of experience. He is going to talk about a book he wrote titled, “Mining Economics Explained” which is aimed at boards, executives, managers, and technical mining professionals. It unpacks the economic optimisation of a mine so that mining teams can maintain capital investment discipline against consistent criteria.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Harmony Gold Mining embedded Craig’s approach to mine analysis into their thinking and in just 7 years became the world’s fifth largest gold mining company. Miners really need to understand economics to succeed over the long term. During the last commodity boom, it was noted costs rose as volumes increased. The opposite of what the industry expected. Craig´s algorithm determines what an ore body can sustain. How much production levels can rise before costs begin to escalate. Craig´s algorithm welds ore body signatures with economics. Many investors do not fully appreciate that mining is a long-term game. In the next 26 years, demand for copper will be higher than what humankind has consumed up until this point. Unpacking the cost curves, in advance, is key. There is a difference between viability and feasibility. A distinction that few in the mining industry fully understand. 3D models and Craig’s spreadsheet-based algorithm work well together. BEST MOMENTS ‘There’s a point at which actually costs begin to rise, you get to a point of diseconomies of scale. ´ ‘We are going into a new super cycle and the danger is that we repeat what we did in the last super cycle.’ ‘Every single orebody has a different financial signature.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-h-3755a612/ Email: craig@brenthurstcapital.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in April 2019 (Ep 21). Peter Ledwidge is the founder & MD of Mako Gold which is exploring and developing gold assets in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. Peter is a geologist with over 30+ years of experience in exploration and mining focusing primarily on gold in Canada, Africa, and Australia. He gives us an update on what Mako Gold has been doing over the last few years. Plus, we talk about the exciting prospects that West Africa has to offer. We also chat about why people in West Africa understand mining whereas people in Western countries do not. KEY TAKEAWAYS Since its launch, Mako Gold has made three gold discoveries. The Napié Project and the Korhogo Project, in Cote d'Ivoire and a third one which they sold last year. The Napié Project is their focus. They recently announced their main resources of 868,000 ounces at 1.2 grams per tonne. Within a year or less production will grow to 1.5 million ounces. Currently, they are drilling the Korhogo Project. West Africa has changed dramatically since the nineties. It is now relatively easy to hire experienced people from the local population. West Africans get mining in a way that most people in Western countries don't. They appreciate that we need mining. The outlook for mining in West Africa is good. The governments there are very pro-mining. In West Africa, you can put a mine into production far quicker than you can in most other jurisdictions.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Our crew on the ground is 100% local which stands us in good stead with the administration. ´ ‘Now, gold mining is the number one GDP source.’ ‘If the share prices are down, it’s a good time to buy.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.makogold.com.au LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/mako-gold Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakoGoldLtd/ Previous Peter Ledwidge DDMP podcast episode - https://www.podcastaddict.com/podcast/2273461   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in Sept 2021 (Ep 172). Paul Johnson, CEO of Power Metal Resources. A London-listed junior miner that is currently exploring and developing large-scale base and precious metal deposits across Australia, Canada, the US, and Africa. Paul is a chartered accountant and an experienced public company director in the resources space. He has been in executive positions with companies like Metal Tiger, ECR Minerals and Greatland Gold. It has been a busy time for PMR, so we get an update on Paul on First Development Resources, Golden Metal Resources and Kavango Resources which are under the Power Metals brand.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Power Metals Resources is in an excellent position for the next uplift and are building resilience into the company to be able to thrive regardless of market conditions. They have recently raised $1.25 million. They are targeting gold, copper, uranium, lithium, and several other rare metals. For uranium, they have secured a large package of properties, in Canada. ready for the uranium run that has been predicted. All of the licences for their Western Australia ventures have now been granted. Golden Metal Resources, Nevada is Tungsten focused but has copper, zinc, and silver. Tungsten is a critical metal.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We´ve built solidly the last three years, so are pretty well set now for the next uplift (in the metals markets). ´ ‘There are very few vehicles listed in London that have a focus on uranium.’ ‘We are really in the right place at the right time.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.powermetalresources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-metal-resources-plc Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerMetRes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUqF1k8rAMjG20B9hbwv-w/featured Phone: 0776 6465617 – send text Email: info@powermetalscorp.com Previous Paul Johnson DDMP podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/diversification-and-perseverance-leads-to-long/id1440020656?i=1000535977116   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Phil Day, CEO of Scotgold, a junior mining company that is Scotland’s first gold producer. They are growing their company with further exploration activities in and around the Scottish Highlands. Phil is a highly experienced senior mining executive with a career spanning over 25 years. He has a background in metallurgy and chemistry and has many senior appointments in his career in Africa and the US before taking the helm at Scotgold and talks to us about Scotland’s first gold mine and what it means to the area and the Scottish people.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The geology of the Cononish Mine, in Scotland, is the best Phil has seen throughout his career. Lead was first mined in Cononish in the 1700s. The quartz vein was found in the 1980s, then gold. Gold production started in 2020. Gold is being found in places they were not expecting, in the mine. They are operating in a National Park. Phil explains how they are handling this. In particular what they are doing with the tailings. They are predicting an EBIT Da of about 21 to 24 million. The plan is to take the company into the million-tonne area, by running an exploration programme. They produce a concentrate, as well as gravity gold. So, they will be able to make Scottish gold coins, bars and jewellery. BEST MOMENTS ‘I was incredibly impressed with the geology, it’s the highest-grade gold mine I have ever seen in my working career. ´ ‘The enthusiasm here is contagious.’ ‘We are on the cusp of having a gold rush in Scotland.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.scotgoldresources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scotgold-resources/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scotgoldresltd Email: sgz@scotgoldresources.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Jaco Van Dalen, an experienced underground mine planner and surveyor who is currently working with Harmony Gold, in South Africa. As an avid listener of this podcast, he reached out to us as he wanted to talk about how advances in technology like virtual reality can help capture data from incidents that have occurred in mining. Data can be used to help to reduce the number of incidents or tragic events that occur, in the future. We must take responsibility for improving our understanding of unwanted events so that we can effectively mitigate the re-occurrence. Jaco hopes to continue his research after completing his Masters by utilising data from incidents. Using machine learning applications to predict incidents, which are likely to occur in the future.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Jaco started his mining career as a labourer and is part of a mine rescue team. For mining incident investigators gathering the data to conduct a proper investigation is extremely challenging. Good quality safety investigations automatically lead to safer mines. Investigations can be safely conducted in a day using new technology. Instead of the standard 3 to 5 days. Faster investigations can translate into millions of dollars saved, per incident. VR enables specialists from across the world to take part in investigations, anywhere. Potentially, you will be able to scan an existing workspace and machine learning will be able to recognise similarities and highlight potential risks. Digital twins are an excellent tool for mine planning as well as incident investigation.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I realised that there are better and smarter ways that we can conduct these investigations to get a better insight into what we see at the scene of an incident. ´ ‘There is a negative correlation between the quality of investigations and the safety performances of an operation.’ ‘After 3D scanners, virtual reality scanners are definitely coming… and we will gain extra information from that.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaco-van-dalen-7490288b Email: jacovandalen@gmail.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Alastair Clayton, Executive Director at Artemis Resources, a gold and copper-focused resources company. They have major assets in the Pilbara area, at Paterson Central and Carlow Castle. Alastair has a considerable amount of experience with raising capital for ASX and AIM-listed companies as well as extensive experience in evaluating and financing large-scale mining projects. He tells the story behind Artemis Resources and what they are looking to achieve in developing their gold assets in the Pilbara area of Western Australia.   KEY TAKEAWAYS When Alastair and his colleagues picked up Artemis it was quite undervalued. Artemis had too many projects running, so they stripped the portfolio back from 10 to 2 projects. Rationalising the portfolio saved money and generated a lot of cash. They are focusing on the Carlow Castle copper/gold project and their Paterson Central project. Artemis still has an eye on developing new projects, at a later date. In the past, Pilbara was only about iron ore and liquified gas. Now, high-grade gold has been discovered there. They largely have heritage approval across their projects. For copper the supply side is shocking. So, demand for Artemis copper is sure to be high. All the access infrastructure is already in place. BEST MOMENTS ‘Who would have thought it a gold-copper province in the Pilbara. ´ ‘When would you ever get a chance to drill next to a virgin 20-million-ounce gold discovery in Western Australia? Now, you can.’ ‘We own 100% of our project. We are the only Junior in the area to retain 100% of their land.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://artemisresources.com.au/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtemisResources   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in Dec 2021 (episode 193), Mike Ferguson who is the President and CEO of Gensource Potash who are a Canada-based fertiliser development company, which is focused on developing resource opportunities with a specific focus on potash development. Mike is a professional engineer with over 25 years experience in potash and uranium. He is leading the development of this green-field property. Mike gives us an update on their Tugaske Project and on the potash industry as a whole. He also covers the issue of the 40% reduction in supply which is a consequence of the Russian/Ukraine war.   KEY TAKEAWAYS GenSource is growing to 3 million tonnes per year of potash production. Doing so in a modular and scalable way. Their approach can bring a new site into production in 2 years as opposed to the typical 8 to 10 years. Their production method consumes 75% less water per ton compared to conventional solution mining. They leave no salt tailings. This is good for ESG and makes licensing far easier. There is a genuine shortage of potash. 40% of the world’s supply is under a cloud right now. Higher construction costs are making scaling more difficult.   BEST MOMENTS ‘The methods we are using have been proven in different parts of the world. ´ ‘There is a genuine structural supply-side problem, in the (potash) industry.’ ‘We started this with the idea of using a form of solution mining that allows us to avoid salt tailings altogether.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gensource-potash/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GensourcePotash?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GensourcePotash/ Previous Mike Ferguson episode / https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/easy-to-finance-and-scale-eco-friendly-potash-prod   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Tim Foden who is a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, the global disputes law firm who are internationally recognized and known for its creative, aggressive, and efficient pursuit of success for its clients. Tim is a dual-qualified English-US lawyer and specialises in international arbitration in the mining sector. He has acted for both the world’s largest mining companies and a host of junior mining companies. Tim talks about disputes that happen within the industry and provides some valuable advice about how to act when faced with them. Sometimes you need a lawyer when you’re in trouble, but you have to engage with them before you are fully in need of their services. Doing so enables you to strategize how best to navigate disputes to get the best outcome over the long term.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Miners get a bad rap, so often end up being treated badly, especially junior miners. There are two main types of disputes that Tim handles – commercial and claims against sovereign states. Disputes with sovereign states include a failure to protect the mining site from unrest. If you are investing in a country, first check that your country has a treaty in place with that country. Using holding companies is an effective way to better utilise treaties. Ask the hard questions. Think about what could go wrong, what your rights would be and how to strengthen them. Be very careful about what you say in public and to governments. As soon as things start to go wrong consult a lawyer. They will help you to put together a strategic response to secure the best possible outcome. Resource nationalism is a powerful force that underpins many disputes. Treaties make it hard for states to cease assets off of companies because they are foreigners.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Being a lawyer is being a perpetual student, you are always having to learn new industries. ´ ‘It is not just risky jurisdictions that you need to be wary of.’ ‘They should watch what they say to the government and recognise that there´s going to be diminishing returns when interacting with the government.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.bsfllp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boies-schiller-&-flexner-llp   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Nathan Tinkler, a well-known Australian mining executive with a colourful and interesting past who began his career as a qualified electrician in the coal mines of the Hunter Valley. He soon became one of the leading mining executives in Australia’s coal mining industry. He made some very shrewd investments between 2006 to 2012 and was named by the BRW Magazine as Australia’s youngest billionaire. His career, unfortunately, took a turn for the worst over the next few years which we will cover. Nathan is now the CEO of Bentley Resources and is going to give us an insight into his career, his highs, and lows, and more importantly talk about his passion which is the coal industry and why coal is needed, and what the future holds for the black stuff.   KEY TAKEAWAYS For Nathan, going from being a tradesman to CEO was a natural progression. He just continually built on his knowledge. Continuous improvement is what generates results. The coal sector improves slowly, there is no real leadership in the industry. Mining is a great employer, the fact that people are well paid gives them the chance to transform their lives. The industry needs to develop the people they already have better. You cannot turn off coal if you do not have an alternative. Australia is just starting to experience the power issues Europe has been suffering. There are plenty of industries that pollute more than coal. The climate change story is all clickbait, it is not being told accurately. Coal assets that are being gotten sold off are still economically viable. Investor pressure is forcing companies to unload their fossil fuel holdings.   BEST MOMENTS ‘If you improve something once it can be improved again. ´ ‘People want to sell assets, but they do not want to sell it to anyone who´s going to make it successful.’ ‘Be mindful of the people below you and your objectives and how much you need those people.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Websites: https://www.bentley.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bentleysystems Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BentleySystems YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BentleySystems Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bentleysystems/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Grant Budge, founder of Integrity Media (UK) who is tackling mental health through literature and creative writing. Grant originally came from the coal mining industry. He discusses mental health management in the mining industry which is increasing. We look at the symptoms and how mental management can be better managed in the mining industry.   KEY TAKEAWAYS One in four people will suffer a mental health issue, every year. With mental health problems, accepting where you are at is one of the most important steps. Creative writing gives you headspace and helps in other ways to restore mental health. Mental health issues are still stigmatized. People hide their mental health problems, very effectively. Working in mining is stressful by its very nature. Levels build over time. Exhaustion is also an issue in the mining industry. Societal change is important. There is no point in healing someone. Then, throw them back into the same pressure cooker. Mining companies need to be on the front foot to help people to nip the issue in the bud.   BEST MOMENTS ‘There´s a number of stages in going through mental health challenges. ´ ‘You need to know that when you disclose something to somebody, you can trust them.’ ‘One in four people have a challenge per year, it is normal.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website:              www.integrity-media.co.uk Twitter:                @RebuildRelaunch Instagram:           @RebuildRelaunch Facebook:            Integrity Media   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Anthony Milewski, Chairman of Nickel 28, an innovative battery metals-focused investment vehicle with a focus on metal streaming and royalty agreements offering our investors exposure to metals integral to key technologies of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets. He previously appeared on the podcast back in July 2021, in episode 153, so check that out.  Anthony is an entrepreneur with a background in Finance and Law and gives us an update on Nickel 28 and also talks about what is happening in the world with Russia, China, and the markets and how this is impacting the global supply of materials now and in the future.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Nickel 28 has had a run of great quarters with production. They are now in a position to pay back their debt. When you see new demand emerging like there is for battery metals, the opportunities are huge. The global supply chain issues have created big challenges, especially for nickel. The current weakness in some commodities is likely to be temporary. When China comes back online properly that is likely to change. The sanctions and war in Ukraine have been highly disruptive. De-globalization is highly likely to happen, which should make mining easier in some countries. The biggest issue for the industry is a lack of funding.   BEST MOMENTS ‘When you have a new technology, a new demand for a given commodity, you see a complete structured change in that commodity. ´ ‘The market might be soft until the entire world is back online and operating as normal.’ ‘The longer-term fix here is de-globalization.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter - https://twitter.com/a_milewski Website - https://www.nickel28.com/ Episode 153 with Antony Milewski - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/streaming-royalties-investments-understanding-carbon/id1440020656?i=1000528907518   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Catherine Perry, an Associate with Climate Risk Services. A company that are supporting clients in understanding, assessing, and managing climate risks and opportunities. Catherine is a geoscientist by background and worked for a number of mining companies and consultancies. She talks about climate risk within our industry. Sharing how companies can adapt and embed climate into their governance, strategy, risk management, their metrics and targets with the goal of improving their climate resilience.   KEY TAKEAWAYS TFCD stands for Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, which is becoming mandated in more countries. Climate Risk Services helps companies to understand climate risks. Giving them access to the data they need to make sound decisions. They offer scenario planning and analysis and encourage people to embed this into their day-to-day work. They look at 4 areas in particular, which Catherine explains in the podcast. Mining companies have to consider the indirect risks of climate change as well as the direct ones like the increased risk of flooding. Some mining companies are building desalination plants to deal with a lack of water from drought. Net zero is definitely the preference. When it comes to climate, standards and guides are changing rapidly, which is an additional challenge. For some strategies there is often government funding available to help.   BEST MOMENTS ‘When we talk about climate risks, we´re not just talking about direct climate risks, we are also thinking of indirect risks. ´ ‘It´s not all about climate risk, it is also about recognising climate opportunity.’ ‘Push to have a climate resilience committee set up and push to be a part of it.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-risk-services/ Website: https://www.climateriskservices.com/ Catherine Perry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineperrygeo/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Robert Quartermain and Jonathan Awde from Dakota Gold, a responsible gold exploration and development company with a specific focus on revitalising the Homestake District which has high calibre gold mineral properties covering 40K acres in South Dakota. Robert the chairman of the company has a wealth of industry experience and is this year’s newest inductee to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Jonathon is President, Director & CEO and has a finance background raising financing for various junior resource companies, focusing on institutional accounts, high net worth and family offices within the natural resources industry. We talk about Dakota Gold which they have recently formed and what the plans are for the future with the exciting discovery they have made.   KEY TAKEAWAYS In the nineties discoveries were made that were not followed up because the gold price was too low. Now, exploiting them is viable. They have seen proof of concept, from their first hole. The mineralisation is dense. There are high concentrations of gold in a small geographical area. The mining area is well connected and has sound infrastructure. Pulling together and digitising historic exploration results quickly uncovers new opportunities. Dakota Gold is listed on the New York exchange. Robert Quartermain came out of retirement to get involved.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We have 125 years of data throughout the region that has never really been followed up systematically. ´ ‘Nobody has looked at it through a $1,800 gold price lens, only through a $300 gold price lens.’ ‘You've got forty-one million ounces spread across just a couple of miles - one of the most concentrated areas of high-grade gold mineralization in the world.’ ‘It is located in a safe jurisdiction where you can operate and function with the rule of law.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://dakotagoldcorp.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLkhlM4U1iL3RRwC24iueg/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dakotagold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DakotaGoldCorp   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Jim Greig, President and Director of Benchmark Metals, a mineral exploration company focused on proving and developing the substantial resource potential of the Lawyer’s Gold and Silver project, located in the prolific Golden Horseshoe area of northern BC, Canada. Jim has a geology background and has worked in Africa and Canada over the past 25 years. He talks to us about Benchmark Metals which currently has a 3-million-ounce 43-101 compliant resource with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate coming out shortly and much more….   KEY TAKEAWAYS Benchmark Metals is a gold and silver developer. In 2021, they provided nearly 3 million tonnes from 3 open pits. They are averaging 1.5 grams per tonne for gold, which is higher than normal for the area. A new find is averaging 2 grams per tonne. They are on the verge of disseminating an updated and much better resource estimate and PA. The quality of the gold and silver uncovered by the tight drilling is of a much higher grade. Canada is an excellent mining jurisdiction. Jim explains why he thinks Benchmark Metals is under-valued. The entire management team are all heavily invested in the company.   BEST MOMENTS ‘So, we´ve really de-risked the project with tight space drilling. ´ ‘We have two core zones in the open pits that have +2 tram material at the surface’ ‘There are multiple major mining companies looking to buy in this region.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.benchmarkmetals.com Email: jimg@bnchmetals.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex Gold Resources, a Canadian-based gold producer engaged in exploring, developing, and operating its Morelos Gold Property in the highly prospective Guerrero Gold Belt in Mexico. Jody is a senior mining executive with over 20 years of operational and business experience with a background in law. She has been with Torex Gold since 2018. Moving from COO to CEO within 18 months. Jody gives us an update on what has been happening since we last spoke back in October 2020 in episode 98. We also cover the recent approval of their Media Luna Project.   KEY TAKEAWAYS In just a few years Torex has grown to become the second-largest gold producer in Mexico. They run open pits and underground mines as well as an integrated mill and processing plant. Work on their new Media Luna, a gold, silver, and copper project, in Guerrero, is progressing well. They have already found 3.3 million ounces at just over four and a half grams per tonne gold equivalent. Not being realistic about CapEx is a bad habit the industry has gotten into, which is undermining investor confidence. Torex has been extra careful to be realistic about the CapEx, e.g., factoring in true inflation. El Lion and Guajes are still producing well. Seventy-five percent of their land package is still to be explored. For mining companies’ culture is vital. It is a hugely complex industry that relies on good relationships with so many others. It takes a lot of work to get to the stage where employees turn up and willingly do their best, but it pays huge dividends for everyone. Torex takes a different approach to culture than many mining companies, which Jody explains in detail, during the episode. If the industry wants diversity, “hiring from the club” has to stop.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Given the prosperity of the land package, we believe we will be mining it all for decades to come.’ ‘We are absolutely committed to delivering this project on time, on budget… we have consistently delivered on our commitment to the market, over the past 3 years.’ ‘We will transform finite mineral resources into lasting prosperity and make a change in the lives of the people that we touch.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://torexgold.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torex-gold-resources-inc Twitter: https://twitter.com/torexgold Email: dan.rollins@torexgold.com Previous podcast with Jody - https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/revolutionising-underground-mining-with-jody-kuzen   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Hugh Brown, a Best-Selling Documentary Photographer within our industry. He is in the process of photographing a major book about the lives of the world's 40 million artisanal miners. Hugh is on the podcast to talk about artisanal mining. To make us aware that these people exist within our industry. He shares details of the many challenges they face, daily.  Explaining how we as an industry need to acknowledge them and work to protect them in our pursuit to mine the land. He also discusses the Garimpeiros Project which is all about putting pressure on the world’s richest nations and companies to properly plan for what happens to these artisanal miners once they lose their jobs.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Garimpeiros is a Portuguese word that is now used globally to describe independent artisanal miners. Forty million artisanal miners are working in all kinds of conditions, across the world. Most artisanal miners are working in extremely poor countries. In general, artisanal mining pays far better than other work does. When third parties suddenly say to them you cannot work like that, they lose their livelihood and any chance of lifting themselves out of poverty. Usually, when big firms move in, they strike deals with the government and the artisanal miners receive nothing. Artisanal miners have no voice, no say in how their industry changes. Billions of dollars are being spent on responsible sourcing initiatives. Yet, most of it goes on consultants. If we want to change the way things are done, we can. But, if it negatively impacts others, we need to do something to mitigate that. BEST MOMENTS ‘These people I am photographing don’t have a voice. ´ ‘We need to take into account the impact of decisions on employment. If there’s a detrimental impact, we need to mitigate it.’   EPISODE RESOURCES If you’d like to support Hugh in this important work, please click here.  He’d love your support: https://hbrownofficial.com/msp Or if you’d like to follow Hugh’s work he is active on these two platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-brown-37a73132/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HUGHBROWN9/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat with Michael Konnert, CEO and Founder of Vizsla Silver Corp, a junior mining company exploring, developing, and acquiring precious and base metal assets in Mexico. Michael is a young entrepreneur and businessperson who has founded several companies. He has cemented himself as a mining executive with a bright and prosperous future. We are going to talk about Vizsla Silver and some of the other companies he is involved in. Plus, we talk about ESG, gold, and inflation.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Vizsla Silver has produced over 106 million ounces of mixed resources in 18 months. There is a pathway for the district to become a multi-million-ounce producer. Vizsla is running the largest silver exploration project in the world and has already made multiple, high-grade discoveries. Michael is also involved in Vizsla Copper and Surge Copper. For copper there is a big demand gap. Archer Corporation, which focuses on nickel is another project Michael is working on. Supply chain challenges are slowing things down occasionally. As is a lack of qualified people. There are also long delays from assay labs. The recent fall in some mining shares, represents a big opportunity. Michael explains why he believes that is the case. Inflation and stock market conditions are creating the ideal conditions for gold and silver. Generalist investors are not investing in metals at scale, but it is coming. Despite ESG and metals being essential for modern life, the mining industry still has a big image problem.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We were able to put out over 106 million ounces of combined indicated and inferred resources. ´ ‘I think that creates a huge opportunity, and quite possibly a generational buying opportunity here.’ ‘We need to do a job as a mining industry to communicate with mainstream, secular audiences.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: https://twitter.com/VizslaSilver Vizsla Silver Corp - https://vizslasilvercorp.ca/ Inventa Capital - https://www.inventacapital.ca/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Dave Webster, Chairman of the 79th Resources. One of the fastest-growing natural resources companies in West Africa. They are exploring and identifying gold deposits in and around the region. Dave is a natural leader. He was previously one of the largest private landlords in the UK, David has over 27 years of experience in the property sector as both a developer and a landlord. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey and why he has moved into the natural resources industry. Dave also explains what 79th Resources is looking to achieve in West Africa.   KEY TAKEAWAYS From the start, know what your exit options are for every deal or business. Always have several options open to you. The world is a very turbulent place to operate in, at the moment. Very fluid. 79th resources decided to cut out the middlemen and buy the land themselves. By mainly using the distressed asset acquisition model, they have quickly bought 18 mining concessions. Dave now gets calls every week, including from governments, making them aware of mines that need rescuing. 79th Resources uses strategic partners. For example, SRK for exploration. Having good relationships with the communities and landowners greatly benefits both parties. Dave is planning to use a strategy that will speed up the process of going from find to production. He explains how in the podcast. The desperate need for resources presents an opportunity to do things differently. Seventy-Ninth EIF (Experienced Investor Fund) stands alone from 79th Resources.  79th Resources is a member of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). Dave explains why in the podcast. BEST MOMENTS ‘Minerals have never been more important to the world. ´ ‘The local people are the key to everything.’ ‘We never ever panic sell or panic buy... we build time into our business.’ ‘Because I am rescuing a failed operation, I get them for a penny in the pound.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://79thresources.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-79th-group/ Twitter: @the79thgroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/the79thgroup   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Craig Bradshaw, CEO of Masan High-Tech Material Corporation who has the vision to become a leading global integrated supplier of high-tech advanced materials critical to global innovation. They also operate the Nui Phao Mine, in Vietnam. Craig is an experienced mining executive with a finance and commercial background and extensive experience in South East Asia. He talks about the company and how they have transformed Mason High-Tech Material Corporation, over the past few years. As well as what the future holds. Craig shares the important lessons he learned as a graduate at Mt Is with MIM and the importance and value add you get from more personal face-to-face interaction than over Zoom/Teams.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The Nui Phao Mine is one of the most complex mines in the world. It is a polymetallic site with tungsten, fluorspar, copper, bismuth, and a bit of gold. They now produce a range of metal-based products, including  Tungsten powder. Turning the raw metals into the final product opens up a huge list of opportunities, which are discussed in detail, in the episode. Their products are used to build and renew urban infrastructure, renewables, electric vehicles, medicine, and many other industries. When you produce a unique product that is tailor made for your customer, they become wedded to you. Adding recycling to the mix has provided a long list of new opportunities for Masan. Alongside their customers Masan has developed several new approaches to recycling, which he explains during the episode. Masan Resources is positioning itself to be ready for when raw materials like lithium will be in short supply. Sustainability is no longer seen as a cost. Doing it well saves money. Urban mines that recycle urban waste are an important part of the future. Technology has its place, but you can´t beat face to face for building relationships, sharing knowledge, and solving problems. Now we socialise less with colleagues, it is harder to build relationships and mentoring does not happen naturally. BEST MOMENTS ‘It is a polymetallic site with tungsten, fluorspar, copper, bismuth, and a bit of gold.´ ‘The quality of your people is the difference between a poor company, a good company, and a great company.’ ‘When you are adding value to that process, you are adding value to your customers.’ ‘Face-to-face collaboration adds greater value to an organisation than the cost of a flight and accommodation.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://masanhightechmaterials.com/ LinkedIn: https://vn.linkedin.com/in/craig-bradshaw-8334a125 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/masan-hightech-materials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasanHighTechMaterials/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuiphaominingcompany   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Terry Harbort, President, CEO & Director at Talisker Resources, a junior resource company involved in the exploration of gold projects in British Columbia, Canada. Including the Bralorne Gold Complex and its historical high-grade producing gold mine as well as its Spences Bridge Project. Terry is an experienced campaigner, with a background in structural geology with his experience being across Australia, South America, and Canada. He’s here today to share his journey, provide some useful education around epithermal gold, and tell us about Talisker Resources and the projects they are involved in.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining in Canada and Australia is in some ways similar. But the tax structure in Canada makes it far easier to raise capital. The bitcoin and marijuana era had a significant impact on mining capital. Terry explains why in the podcast. Talisker is all about grass-root, early-stage exploration. They do it at scale and assess projects quickly. They take advantage of being the first explorer in an area. Talisker Resources has taken control of 85% of the soon-to-be emerging Spences Bridge gold belt. The area is extremely well connected and has excellent infrastructure. There is a grade range of 7 to 9 grams. The plan is to take it to 100,000 tonnes annually at Bralorne by upgrading the current permit. At Golden Hornet they have found evidence of gold in every one of the fourteen holes they have drilled. Their two other projects in the pipeline are showing promise too. Listen out for Terry's potatoes in a boiling pot analogy, which he uses to explain what they look for during the early stages of exploration.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We see gold exploration, particularly, as a numbers game, a statistical game. ´ ‘We were able to conduct the largest single land stake in British Columbia, in history.’ ‘We are not a company that looks for just one win, then goes to the Bahamas. We are looking at multiple wins, over the next 5 years.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://taliskerresources.com/ LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/company/talisker-resources Twitter: https://twitter.com/Talisker_Ltd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaliskerResources Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/talisker-resources-announces-high-grade-gold-near-surface-on-the-55hw-vein-301517691.html   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Matt Jackson, COO of Akobo Minerals, a gold exploration and mining company focusing on projects along the Akobo river in southwestern Ethiopia, a prolific area with extensive alluvial gold production Matt is a geologist by background with experience in advising mining and investment companies. He has managed exploration programs and all stages of investment in mining. His commodity experience extends to copper, lead, zinc, silver, gold, iron ore, industrial minerals, and rare-earth elements. So, Matt is well placed to take Akobo Minerals forward. He talks to us about the company and mining in Ethiopia with all its potential.    KEY TAKEAWAYS The overall resource size of the Segele project is 68,000 tons at 22 gr/ton, including some bonanza sized deposits. The cash flow should come early in the project. Because the mine is small and underground the ESG is particularly good. They have implemented an ecosystem service system to protect the environment and provide long-term livelihoods for the local community. Ethiopia is a good mining jurisdiction. The current government is incredibly open to inward investment. There are a lot of opportunities for exploration. In 2022, they will have three more rigs up and running.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Norwegian investors are very caring people. ´ ‘the overall resource size is 68,000 tonnes at 22 grams per tonne.’ ‘The area around the Akobo region has the potential to be a world-class mining district.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://akobominerals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akobominerals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/akobominerals Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/akobominerals Email: info@akobominerals.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Andrew Grove, Managing Director, and CEO at Chesser Resources, an ASX listed West African focused gold junior mining company with projects located in Senegal where they have discovered two high-grade gold Projects at its flagship Diamba Sud project in eastern Senegal. Andrew is a geologist by trade and has become a high achieving Mining and Finance Executive with an established track record of achieving results, generating profits, identifying opportunities, managing risk, and developing teams during his career. He discusses the story of Chesser Resources, the results they have achieved and what the future holds for them.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Chesser Resources has been operating successfully since 2007. Some significant gold geochemical anomalies have been identified across a 15km area. In Diamba Sud, they have made high-grade finds. The resources 780,000 ounces have attributes that show economic mining will be viable. The scoping study revealed the potential for rapid payback with production expected to be 100,000 ounces per year. The whole area has had little historic drilling. Initial results from drilling are very promising. Senegal is one of the most stable democracies in West Africa and mining is well supported. An emerging discovery has been declared at KB West, three miles east and on the same structure that feeds Chesser´s resource. Chesser is well funded. Andrew shares details in the podcast. BEST MOMENTS ‘Senegal is a great investment jurisdiction. ´ ‘This whole area has only had proper drilling for three years and it is delivering a lot.’ ‘With the existing balance sheet that gives us quite a war chest to go and aggressively pursue drilling.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.chesserresources.com.au Twitter: https://twitter.com/chesser Contact: https://www.chesserresources.com.au/contact/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Brett Richards, CEO & Director of Goldshore Resources who are working on a major historical multi-million oz gold opportunity in Ontario, Canada. We are all keen to know more about this exciting asset. Brett has a wealth of mining experience and knowledge. Over a 30-year period, he has worked for the likes of Banro, Roxgold, Katanga Mining and Kinross. His expertise lies in financing mines, developing operations and M&A. Brett gives us an update on Goldshore Resources and gives us some insight into our current global monetary system and the future of gold.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The Moss Lake deposit is much bigger than expected. Initial studies of the North Cold stream and Hamlin Lake also show a lot of promise. Drilling has been cranked up. Four rigs are operational and another four or five are due to start up soon. They have a proven 20-kilometer mineralized trend. Gold is going to have some real traction. Now is a good time to get into gold shares. In the podcast, Brett explains, in detail, why he thinks this is the case.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We expect to drill through our 80,000 remaining meters, this year. ´ ‘Liquidity comes from people and their network of contacts.’ ‘We´re starting to see some pickups in the capital markets.’ ‘I think there is a big reckoning coming in the capital markets.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://goldshoreresources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldshoreres Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldShoreRes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldShoreRes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrQGY5VScjgT2mijALvz9Q Email: info@goldshoreresources.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Craig Parry, an Australian serial entrepreneur in the mining and resources space. Craig has started many mining companies during his career, working across a broad range of commodities. He has done so with several companies. Including G-Resources Group, Oxiana, and more recently Vizsla Resources, IsoEnergy Ltd, NexGen Energy Ltd, EMR Capital and Tigers Realm Coal. Craig is a geologist by background. He believes that the greatest wealth in the resource sector is generated at the point of discovery of a mineral deposit. So, he has focused his career and business interests on exploration. Craig shares his journey and fortunes and provides advice to those who want to better their careers & unleash their potential.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Everyone needs mentors, as they progress through their careers. Drive, enthusiasm, and curiosity are common characteristics of young people who go on to be big in the industry. Guard your reputation, it is essential to success in mining, which is a cyclical industry. Build on your network. Keep yourself in the picture. Be bold. Craig shares details of some of their fastest growing and most valuable companies, in the podcast. The next five years are going to be the most exciting yet for the industry.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We´ve got twenty-two companies, thirteen of them are listed, as we speak. ´ ‘Be curious, learn as much as you can as quickly as you can. Be ready to take risks.’ ‘Building on your network is important.’ ‘Now´s the time to put your foot on as much metal as you can…it´s about to get crazy.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.inventacapital.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/craig-parry-18b90697 Email: craig@inventacapital.com Michael Konnert of Vizla Silver episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpsnotpPd7Q   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Taj Singh, President and CEO of Discovery Silver, a junior miner that is looking to develop its flagship Cordero project in Chihuahua, Mexico. This is a high-margin primary silver mine that could turn into one of the largest primary silver mines in the world. Taj has a background in metallurgy. He has over 20 years of experience in the mining sector in the areas of executive management, business development, capital markets, project development, engineering, and operations. Taj talks to us about Discovery Silver and how they are going to develop this world-class silver project.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Discovery Silver acquired its flagship project, Cordero Silver, in 2019. They own 100% of Cordero Silver, royalty-free. It is a tier-one project. Based on the preliminary economic assessment coordinator, it would rank among the largest producing and highest cash flow silver assets. The total resource size is over one billion ounces of silver equivalent. The location is very mining friendly. Permitting is fast. Discovery Silver has won several investment-related awards. Their projected market value is likely to be three times what it is now. Their cash flow and balance are both exceptionally good and warrants and options mean they will remain so. Providing social support to the community is a key objective. Their aim is to leave the environment in a better condition than when they arrived. A shortage of skilled labour is a potential issue, but they are working to improve that situation. BEST MOMENTS ‘The combination this asset (Cordero) has, its margin size and scalability, makes it a clear tier-one asset. ´ ‘Mexico is the number one silver producing nation in the world. We are in one of the best places to do business.’ ‘Discovery Silver has won several awards over the past couple of years.’ ‘We have no debt on the balance sheet.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://discoverysilver.com/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/discovery-metals-corp Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscoverySilver   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Steve Letwin, Chairman of Cassiar Gold, a Canadian exploration company focused on the exploration of its two gold projects in British Columbia — the Cassiar Gold and the Sheep Creek Gold projects. Steve brings over 30 years of experience from the resource sector, where he specialises in corporate finance, operational management, and merger and acquisitions, including 10 years as President and CEO of IAMGOLD. He talks about his career, lessons he learned, and the importance of NPV within a mining company and discusses his exciting new project with Cassiar Gold.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a strong team on the ground and listening to them is vital. It makes the impossible possible. Hire locally and help the community to build the skills they need to continue to prosper even if the mine closes. You can't do it all. Get the right people in the right slots. Then, empower and equip them. Show your shareholders a path to success to maximise your share value. Cassier Gold has just over a million ounces, which are economically recoverable and of high value. There is already infrastructure, water, and power, from past mining activity, on-site. The relationship with the community is excellent. When it is easy to raise cash, raise as much as you can. Poor cash flow kills profitable companies. Gold has a huge future. The dollar as a haven is coming under pressure. Other reasons for gold´s strength are discussed in the episode. Invest in companies that can replace depletion.  Junior CEOs always overestimate their honeymoon period. If you don't demonstrate progress, investors will leave. BEST MOMENTS ‘If you give people the opportunity to succeed, they will perform. ´ ‘Never lose control of the balance sheet and get into the position where you have to give the company away.’ ‘I see a very, very robust future for commodities.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://cassiargold.com/ Shirley Antony Cassiar Gold LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/shirley-anthony-5a93348 Shirley Antony Cassiar Gold Email: shirley@cassiargold.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Mitch Vanderydt, CEO of NorthGold AB. A Swedish-listed gold exploration and development company with resource-stage projects in Finland Mitch has a background in geotechnical engineering and metals and mining research. He has stepped into a CEO role recently and talks about NorthGold AB and what it’s like mining in Finland. A jurisdiction that has been ranked 3rd highest in the world by the Fraser Institute. KEY TAKEAWAYS North Gold´s assets are in central Finland which is a relatively under-explored area. Around half of the 4 million euros raised during their recent IPO will be spent on core drilling. North Gold has a broad and experienced team in place. They are an advanced stage explorer with 725,000 ounces of gold equivalent resources. There is also some copper. Finland is a mining-friendly country, for the most part. It takes a while to get a mine up and running in Finland. But from that point on things go smoothly. NorthGold is commencing drilling in May 2022. IP surveys at both sites will be completed during 2022. In 2023, they are planning to drill another 5,000 meters. BEST MOMENTS ‘Our goal is to grow our resources, hopefully, make discoveries …it’s the best way to get share price appreciation. ´ ‘We try to keep a lean team to minimize our GNA costs.’ ‘We think Finland is a great place to do business.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn North Gold: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northgold/ LinkedIn Mitch Vanderydt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-vanderydt-41551022   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 about 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Julian Treger, CEO Designate of Audley Capital, a company that focuses on long-term investment opportunities in large-scale natural resources assets where it has identified the potential to add significant value. Julian comes from the financial industry. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Harvard University. In this episode, Julian is going to talk about the exciting project Audley Capital is involved in. Including their new venture CoTec.   KEY TAKEAWAYS CoTec is based on the TSX. Its focus is on using green disruptive technology for mineral extraction. Conventional mining investing is riskier than it was a few years ago. The focus of CoTec is on the circular economy. On reprocessing and recycling. CoTec is in the process of buying two disruptive technologies to apply to their assets. It is now possible to pelletize iron ore without heat. New binding polymer technology means a lot of the waste we have can be recycled. The impact of the war in Ukraine is likely to have is discussed in detail. There will be a huge rush to rearm. New technology is being adopted far faster and the pace of change is likely to accelerate. It may even be possible to utilize nuclear waste.   BEST MOMENTS ‘These green disruptive technologies have a much lower carbon footprint, lower costs and allow a more modular approach. ´ ‘I think recycling and reprocessing around the circular economy is a big opportunity.’ ‘Our philosophy is to buy really disruptive, innovative technologies and then apply them to assets.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://cotec.ca/ Email: treger@cotec.ca Binding Solutions: https://www.bindingsolutions.uk/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Tricia Wilhelm, Head of Social Performance for Anglo American, one of the largest and most diversified mining companies in the world. Tricia has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the mining industry. Her experience has been around Sustainable Development, Social Performance, Stakeholder Engagement, Resettlement, and Social Impact Assessment. We are here today to have a more in-depth discussion around ESG and social performance and how we as a mining community can better prepare ourselves for future changes in the industry.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Social performance is about everything you are doing to maintain your social license to operate. It is not about philanthropy or one-off donations or infrastructure builds. Modern miners need to take a proactive approach to social performance. Social performance needs to be a consideration at all stages. In the same way, things like cost and technology are. A lot of mining companies do not employ people with the right experience or provide them with enough resources to be able to work proactively. Social performance is a bit part of the E and G aspects of ESG. In the podcast, Tricia demonstrates why that is the case. People do not want to work for companies that do not have a positive impact. To get your social performance right you need to work in a truly cross-disciplinary way.  The industry needs to work more collaboratively to improve social performance. It costs less, is more effective, and improves the acceptance of mining as an industry. BEST MOMENTS ‘Social performance is all about those ongoing activities that are happening with local communities and stakeholders. ´ ‘When you don't do this right (social performance) it will cost you.’ ‘Leadership commitment is really critical.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.angloamerican.com/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tricia-wilhelm-4a400412 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angloamericanplc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngloAmerican Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngloAmerican/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/angloamerican SlideShare: https://www.slideshare.net/angloamerican   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Joel Freudman, CEO & Co-Founder of TRU Precious Metals Corp, listed on the TSX Venture. They are a junior explorer drilling for gold in the highly prospective Central Newfoundland Gold Belt. Joel has a background in securities, M&A, and corporate law with a focus on mining clients, He currently serves as the CEO & Director of both public and private mineral exploration companies. As well as being the President of Resurgent Capital Corp, a Toronto merchant bank focused on undervalued micro-capitalization for Canadian public companies. He talks about TRU Precious Metals and their exciting prospects.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Until recently, Newfoundland has been largely overlooked by the mining industry. Both TRU geologists live in Newfoundland and have a history of exploring there. They have been extremely effective at raising funds. Examples are shared in the podcast. This has supercharged their growth. The team is strong and there is plenty of capital available. Both sides of the Golden Rose property have gold deposits. TRU Precious Metals have been snapping up land in the area, which is consolidating their properties and position. Newfoundland is politically stable and has sound infrastructure. In the Woods Lake area of the project, every hole they have drilled has been positive for gold. They are awaiting the results from their King George the 4th area. Over the next year they will do a lot more drilling.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We raised $7 million in short order and acquired a major property from a TSX listed company. ´ ‘Our vice president …is very familiar with Newfoundland geology supported by our exploration manager.’ ‘On the Woods Lake property, where there was historical gold … we´re nine for nine on our drilling.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.trupreciousmetals.com/ Golden Rose Project that Joel talked about: https://www.trupreciousmetals.com/golden-rose-project YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHghHMDQaYgS1rDHiZIeLUg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tru-precious-metals-corp Twitter: https://twitter.com/corp_tru   - This presentation by TRU Precious Metals Corp. (the “Company”) may contain certain forward-looking statements, including those relating to acquiring, exploring, and monetizing the Company’s existing and future mineral properties in Newfoundland, and those relating to corporate strategy, objectives, and transactions. These statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding these mineral properties, the Company’s exploration and corporate plans, and financial and economic conditions that are believed by management to be reasonable in the circumstances, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation: mineralization hosted on adjacent and/or nearby properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on the Company’s properties; the exploration or monetization potential of the Company’s properties, and the nature and style of mineralization at such properties; risks inherent in mineral exploration activities and operational problems relating thereto; challenges in identifying, structuring, and executing transactions, on favourable terms or at all; volatility in financial markets, economic conditions, and precious metals prices; and those other risks described in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by forward-looking statements herein. Investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements herein except as required by applicable securities laws. -   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Peter George, MD for Alicanto Minerals who are an exploration company with a portfolio of historically producing, high-grade Copper-Gold and Polymetallic Skarn and VMS projects located in Sweden. Peter is a mining engineer and mineral economist with a background in operations and management and more recently in executive management. He talks to us about Alicanto Minerals and their historic Sala project plus what it’s like to mine in Sweden.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Alicanto has been uncovering rich deposits of copper, gold, zinc, silver, lead, and other assets in Sweden. They are a couple of months out from setting up their maiden resource at Sala. Gaining access to the historical records revealed 20,000 litres of the historical core. At 1244 grams per tonne, the historical silver grades were crazy high. Drilling using the latest technology has revealed assets that were not in the historical data, at Sala. Security worries, the drive to zero carbon, and low stockpiles are pushing governments to facilitate faster permitting. Free trade is being replaced by protectionism, which means a will to mine raw materials locally. Not all areas of Sweden move as quickly as the authorities have done in the Sala area. To succeed in mining, push yourself to learn new things, put yourself out there, and do as much as you can before you have family responsibilities. BEST MOMENTS ‘Sweden has its own particular nuances around permitting and timing, but with experience, you can navigate yourself through. ´ ‘The stockpiles of copper, zinc, the basics we need for everyday life are down to weeks.’ ‘I see massive opportunities for European mining.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.alicantominerals.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/alicanto-minerals-ltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/AusAlicanto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlicantoMinerals/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Jo Battershill, MD, and CEO of Anglesey Mining - a UK mining listed company that is listed on the LSE (and soon to be AIM). It has interests in Wales, Sweden, and Canada. The main property is their Parys Mountain project in Wales. It hosts a significant polymetallic zinc, copper, lead, silver, and gold deposit. Jo has a mining geology background but has also worked in finance and has a well-rounded career and more recently worked in a non-executive capacity for a few mining entities. Jo tells us all about their historical Parys Mountain project in Wales.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The mine on Anglesey was established in 1988, but when the zinc price plummeted development stalled. The most recent analysis shows that this is now primarily a copper asset. Between 40 and 45%. Zinc represents circa 35% of the deposit. With silver, lead, and gold making up the rest. The site can be mined using a very small footprint. The local community is immensely proud of the mine and their heritage and are supportive. They are planning to extract between 15,000 and 20,000 tonnes per year. Resources are sitting in 4 bands from just beneath the surface to a depth of about 600 metres. The Grangesberg iron ore site in Sweden is a strategic asset. What Sweden is doing with zero carbon steel production is amazing. In April, Anglesey Mining will be on AIM. BEST MOMENTS ‘The project never failed for technical reasons. It´s failed because of market timing. ´ ‘I think it’s actually harder to permit a new operation than it is to find one.’ ‘It’s really part of the heritage of the town and people are genuinely supportive.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.angleseymining.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anglesey-mining-plc Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngleseyMining   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Alan Clegg, who has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the Metals & Minerals Value Chain from Exploration to operations and through to Mine Closure, including financing, project management, construction & execution. As a competent person for Independent Engineers & Technical Reporting Alan presents regularly at conferences. He is here today to talk about Key Elements of an energy and environment-focused economic future. This episode is packed full of information and key challenges the industry should be thinking about as we continue to move in 2022 and beyond.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Many base metals will soon be in deficit, so their values will soar. Examples are provided in the podcast. There is a lot of liquidity, but environmental concerns mean that not enough of that cash is reaching the mining industry. At the same time, the world is desperate for the metals needed for green energy infrastructure. Demand for uranium is likely to boom. Calls for nuclear energy are growing. Africa is perfectly placed for this. Renewables will continue to grow, but people are now questioning how viable and green they really are. Africa has great potential for mining. But large swathes of it have been mortgaged to the Chinese. Investors with fewer ESG concerns than Western investors are moving fast and are picking up vital assets in Africa. African brownfield exploration is uncovering large deposits. Africa still has huge thermal coal reserves. They will use it to produce power and global demand means this is a growth area. Clean coal technology makes it far greener than most people realise. Some of the world´s most important mines are in countries with resource, political unrest, and war issues. Most Western infrastructure is 100+ years old and needs replacing. So, demand for iron ore should increase.   BEST MOMENTS ‘There´s a lot of questions around renewables that one has to be awake to. ´ ‘Platinum and palladium are repositioning themselves very strongly as energy metals.’ ‘There´s a huge reset coming, in my view, and the mining and energy sector values will go ballistic.’ ‘Almost every base metal commodity will be in serious deficit by next year.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/alan-m-clegg-pr-eng-00227a9   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we speak to Tim Harrison, MD of Ionic Rare Earths that is focused on developing its flagship Makuutu Rare Earths project in Uganda into a significant, low-cost, supplier of high-value critical and heavy rare earths. Tim has a chemical and metallurgy background with a track record across both mineral processing and hydrometallurgy. He has worked with a wide range of commodities and talks to us more about Ionic Rare Earths. Including providing a project update.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The Makuutu Rare Earths project in Uganda is an ionic adsorption clay deposit. It is easier, faster, and cheaper to extract Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from clay than it is from hard rock ore. Adsorption clay deposits give you a different basket of metals. Heavy Rare Earth Elements are used across multiple sectors including zero-carbon, medical, military, and EVs. Without heavy rare earths, you cannot have the permanent magnet motors the electric vehicle and offshore wind industries need.  Thirty-three percent of their production is magnetic rare earths. Ionic liquids technology is making separation far faster and easier. Ionic Rare Earths are also involved in developing technology that recycles spent magnets. Demand for rare earths will increase drastically in the next 10 years. Without magnet rare earths, net-zero goals cannot be achieved.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Organic adsorption clay produces a different composition of rare earth elements. ´ ‘We've got 33% of our basket being neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, which are the four key magnet rare earths.’ ‘We´ve had tremendous support from the Ugandan authorities.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://ionicre.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/ionic-rare-earths-limited Twitter: https://twitter.com/ionic_re?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/124924299561369/ Email: admin@ionicre.com.au   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode, we chat to Ricus Grimbeek, CEO of Trevali Mining Corp. A global zinc producer operating three revenue-generating mines focused on delivering sustainable shareholder value through transformative technology and ESG practices. Their property portfolio is focused and located in established mining jurisdictions of Canada, Burkina Faso, and Namibia Ricus is a mine engineer by background with over 30 years of industry experience in South Africa, Australia, and Canada. He tells us how he is leading a team that is building the world’s most sustainable underground mining company.   KEY TAKEAWAYS It is possible to guarantee the safety of people who work within mining or live in mined areas. If we don't aim for the stars we are never going to reach them. Challenging goals stretch us and improve the industry as a whole. It is possible to protect the environment, while mining. For example, one of their mines gets 30% of its power from solar. Mentoring and coaching are powerful tools everyone should be using. The difference between the two is discussed in the podcast. Trevali plans to expand its mine by 86%. Trevali has developed digital tools and a hybrid working approach that enables them to plan the work to the hour and drop production costs from $1 to 67cents. Planning and scheduling enable you to get the most out of digital tools and the data it produces. The mine life has already been extended to 12 years and with a JV they believe that can become 20 years. Their Caribou, Canada multi-metal mine is using rapid oxidative leeching to treat ore and tailings and turn them into metal. The initial results of oxidative leeching are good. The technique will result in the production of saleable gold. Putting tailings underground shrinks the mine´s footprint and reduces water usage. Creating a safe workspace where people can speak up and be themselves automatically creates an inclusive and diverse workforce. BEST MOMENTS ‘I took the role…to create the most sustainable mining company. I know that is bold. But if you don't aim for the stars you will never reach them. ´ ‘You can use AI to monitor high-risk areas and improve safety.’ ‘You can´t bolt sustainability onto your business. It has to be at the core of how you design.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn Ricus Grimbeek: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ricus-grimbeekWebsite: https://trevali.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trevaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/trevaliFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrevaliMining   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Stacy Hope, who is the MD of Women in Mining UK and a global advisor on subjects including ESG, Social Investing, Climate, gender Smart Cities, and Resilience. She has a background in Anthropology and talks to us about Women in Mining and their purpose and discusses some topics around ESG, social investing, and gender equality.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Dr. Stacy is a strategic advisor for various multilateral agencies including the UN Group and The World Bank, and also works across the fields of agriculture and water. In many cases, mining really defines the communities in which it takes place, which makes it a potent force for social change. Mining companies are increasingly seeing the value of having women working within the industry. Being underrepresented within an industry creates challenges. In the episode, Stacey explains some of them and how this leads to a high drop-off rate. The progress paths within the industry still fit in better with the family responsibilities men tend to have than those that many women have. Internships are an excellent way to attract more women into the industry. Having women working at all levels of an organization in a range of roles changes the organizational norms. It opens everyone´s minds to the possibilities. The industry employing more women in jurisdictions where women are still treated as 2nd class citizens is proving to be a very powerful catalyst for social change. WIM100 is raising awareness of the possibilities for women in mining, across the world. Demonstrating the benefits of diversity in mining, while boosting the careers of nominees.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We need to think of innovative ways to bring all genders, all ethnicities to the forefront.’ ‘Maybe mining needs to think a bit more about the skill set. About the talent as opposed to the education.’ ‘Let´s get that forward-thinking, future-proofing strategic thinking going.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Dr. Stacy Hope LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyhope84/ Dr. Stacy Hope Twitter: @SAAHConsultancy WIM100 website: https://www.womeninmining.org.uk/wim100/ WIM Twitter: @WIM_UK WIM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenInMiningUK WIM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-mining-uk-/ WIM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women_in_mining_uk/?igshid=7tm9rcyywmwp INDABA 2022: https://miningindaba.com/Home   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Scott Hicks, VP of Corporate Development & Communications for Luminex Resources, a Vancouver-based Canadian & precious metals exploration and development company focusing on a Gold and Copper project in Ecuador. Over the last decades, Scott has worked on a variety of equity, debt, and advisory assignments in Canada and Australia. He talks about the company, its projects, and the general outlook for commodities. Luminex Resources is one of Ross Beaty’s development companies so be sure to listen.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Luminex has the largest gold deposit in Ecuador, one of the biggest in the world, which also contains billions of pounds of copper. In 2022, the focus is their gold drilling programs and are advancing permitting for their vanadium and other projects. Their Ecuador-based partners include Anglo American and JOGMEC. Much of Ecuador has not been thoroughly explored using modern techniques. In 2013/14, the government began to actively encourage mining once again. The infrastructure in Ecuador is excellent, with good roads, hydropower, modern port facilities, and plenty of water. Many communities welcome mining, but in certain areas, there is some resistance. There is potential for more vanadium redox battery usage, so Luminex has a small company targeting that metal. Vanadium batteries don´t degrade, which makes a leasing model viable, that reduces the upfront costs involved in their use. Luminex has a good mix of assets in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The price outlook for gold is positive. In the podcast, Scott explains why he believes that is the case. With copper, grades from existing mines are degrading and new facilities are not coming on stream fast enough to meet demand. So, the copper price should remain strong. The company is also investing in and incubating other people´s mining projects. Examples of which are shared in the podcast.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We are sitting at about 17 million ounces of gold right now and about 2.2 billion pounds of copper. ´ ‘In Ecuador, the permitting process… is actually pretty fast.’ ‘It´s early days in the vanadium space... but we´ve seen prices north of $600 a tonne for pig iron.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Websites: https://luminagold.com/ https://luminexresources.com/ https://strategic-res.com/   Twitter: @Scott_ITBM @lumina_gold @LuminexRes @StrategicRes   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Mark Bowater, an experienced mine engineer and business owner with over 30 years of industry experience. In Australia, he worked with some of the majors and, during his career, has had directorships & ownerships of companies. Mark has recently written a free book called "Crimes Against Mine Planning". During this podcast, he tells us more about the book and why he thinks mine planning is a broken model, and what needs to be used instead.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Mark´s aim is to leave the mining industry in better shape than it was 30 years ago. His book is a part of that. The book is written so that stakeholders, surveyors, and everyone can understand the mine planning process. The current approach to mine planning does not take enough account of the physical realities of mining. Probabilistic planning is a far more effective approach. It enables you to recognise that delays happen and have a plan in place that can quickly be adapted. Optimistic planning assumptions shorten the shelf life of the plan, which undermines the role of mine planners. Using software, that is being developed, it will be possible to plan using a probabilistic approach rather than continuing to use a deterministic model. Performance motivating should not be a part of the mine plan. It needs to be benchmarked separately.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I´ve spent 30 years working in the industry. I would now like to work on the industry. ´ ‘The solution is stochastic or probabilistic planning.’ ‘We have a lack of KPIs that measure the quality of mine plans… we focus on the wrong things.’ ‘Writing the book has forced me to think at a deeper level.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Link to the free PDF version of Crimes Against Mine Planning: https://markbowater.com/shop/ols/products/crimes-against-mine-planning-ebook The paid version of the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crimes-Against-Mine-Planning-Pitfalls-ebook/dp/B09SXL8MVR/ Website: https://markbowater.com/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/mineplanningguru   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared in Aug 2021 (Ep 161). Kyler Hardy is the CEO of Cloudbreak Discovery, a junior exploration/development company that partners with explorers and developers to advance assets. Cloudbreak has a focus on battery and base metals projects. They own equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa. Kyler has a background in finance and executive management/Directorships within the resources sector. In this episode, he provides us with an update on what he has been doing and what Cloudbreak has achieved within the base and battery metals sectors. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cloudbreak discovery is a project generator for the natural resource sectors. They mainly acquire early-stage to mid-stage assets. Norseman silver has recently ended up with some significant grab samples. Including, over 30% having 1%+ copper in them. The strategic alliance with Allianz minerals, in the USA, is bearing fruit. Klondike has over six kilometres of 6.23% copper. Their large lithium projects in the US are moving forwards rapidly. During the next 12 months, they are planning to explore multiple West African and Canadian assets and buy more. Cloudbreak is currently diversifying its portfolio to include more bulk materials and battery metals. Demand for bulk materials like Bauxite, (used to make aluminium) is also likely to soar. Aluminium can be used to make lighter vehicles, which saves fuel. In the podcast, Kyler talks about other batteries and net-zero metals, and other materials that are needed to make the green revolution work. BEST MOMENTS ‘We´ve married a good corporate team and a great technical team. ´ ‘It´s been a pretty busy six months and the team is just getting going.’ ‘For the US government, having lithium production in the country is a key metric.’ ‘Our alliance with Allianz in the US is because we believe that the area has been underexplored for the last decade, or so.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://cloudbreakdiscovery.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloudbreakPlc Dig Deep Podcast episode 161 - https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/interview-with-kyler-hardy-ceo-of-cloudbreak-disco   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Andrew Swart, Global Mining and Metals Leader at Deloitte. He talks about their recently released 2022 Global Mining Trends Report. A report that focuses on the top 10 trends that will impact the mining industry in the next 12-18 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS This year´s report focuses on redefining the mining industry. There are currently many external forces driving change. Including, ESG, changing values, labour forces, and changes in demand. A lack of talent is making a huge difference to the culture of mining. Turning to less traditional talent pools and adopting more flexible working practices is helping the industry to bridge the gap. Many talented people now want to be a part of positive change and look for that when deciding where to work. Companies are now thinking more about how to mitigate the risk from climate change, e.g., more flooding and inclement weather. The value chain is changing, new customer bases are coming on stream. There are broader geopolitical and tax risks. Something Andrew covers in detail during the podcast. A lack of cyber security is a big issue.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We see a number of external forces reshaping mining. ´ ‘There are some definite sub-themes that cut across a number of the trends, right now.’ ‘Mining is increasingly competing in a wider talent pool.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Link to the report: https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/tracking-the-trends-mining-industry.html   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Ralph Shearing, CEO & President of Altaley Mining Corp who is a Canadian publicly listed mining company on both the TSX and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. They operate in Mexico where they engage in exploration, development, and operation of polymetallic mineral resource projects  Ralph is a geologist by background. He has been with the company for an incredible 36 years. Ralph is on the podcast to talk about the company and its gold and zinc projects, entrepreneurship, and growth areas in the industry.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Altaley Mining Corp is just a few weeks away from getting their first ball mill up and running at Tahuehueto. With the 2nd one coming on stream later in 2022. By mid-2022 production will be at 1000 tonnes a day. They are close to completing testing of two technologies. Both of which have boosted gold and silver extraction levels. They are currently pulling in $2 to $3 million EBITA from their Campo Morado polymetallic mine. By mid-2022 they will start to produce a copper concentrate alongside the zinc they already mine. Copper is a commodity that should perform well for the long term. The Campo Morado mine produces around 2,000 tonnes a day and has a 20-year life. Both projects have several opportunities to expand, which Ralph talks about in the episode. There is a lot of growth potential for the Alt-a-lay stock price. Ralph explains why, during the podcast. The fact there are not enough people around with the right knowledge means that there are still lots of opportunities within the mining sector. BEST MOMENTS ‘Mining companies are making great money these days. ´ ‘We hope to be able to justify an expansion from 1000 tonnes per day….to 3000 tonnes in 3 to 5 years.’ ‘There are some very good opportunities for young people…in the mining sector.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.altaleymining.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altaleyminingTwitter: https://twitter.com/altaleyminingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltaleyMining/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/altaleyminingEmail: ralph@telsonmining.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Marc Bishop Lafleche, CEO for Anglo Pacific Group - a global natural resources royalty and streaming company listed on both the London and Toronto Stock Exchange. They are giving investors exposure to commodities such as cobalt, copper, nickel, vanadium, and uranium. Marc has a banking and international finance background and has been with Anglo Pacific for the past 8 years. He talks about the company, his new role as the CEO, and explains the strong ESG principles that underlie their investment strategy.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Anglo Pacific is focused on making investments that are going to help achieve net-zero climate change objectives. In just 8 years, the business has switched from mainly producing coke to focusing on green revolution metals. By 2026, the portfolio will be completely coal-free. The Anglo Pacific team has decades of experience of the royalty and streaming business models. 2022 is expected to be the firm’s biggest year yet. Cash flow has improved drastically, which will enable them to move fast. Anglo Pacific´s cobalt transaction relates to cobalt produced in a mine that has the lowest carbon footprint. The vanadium they produce is used to strengthen steel, which means less of it is needed. Something that reduces carbon emissions, overall. The nickel Anglo Pacific produces has an extremely low carbon footprint.   BEST MOMENTS ‘For every investment that we make going forward, fundamentally our objective is to make the world a better place for our children and our grandchildren. ´ ‘We recorded record revenues for 2021.’ ‘We have an exceptional amount of momentum, and the business has been completely transformed.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Dig Deep episode with Julian Treger of Anglo Pacific: https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/the-vision-for-the-future-with-julian-treger Website: https://www.anglopacificgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anglo-pacific-group-plc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngloPacificPLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngloPacificGroup/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Glenn Mullan, President/CEO of Val D’Or Mining, a junior natural resource issuer involved in the process of exploring, evaluating, and promoting its mineral property assets in Canada Glenn is a well-seasoned CEO with a demonstrated track record in the mining-metals and exploration industry. In this podcast, he talks about the journey Val D’Or Mining has been on and what the prospects are for the future.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Val D’Or Mining has come up with a model that sets them apart from the many other mining companies. Glenn explains it in the episode. They leverage creative joint ventures which keeps the cash flowing without diluting the financing, which is good for shareholders. Currently, Val D’Or Mining has over 55 properties in the most prolific geological domain, in Canada. The area has good infrastructure, which means low exploration costs. Currently, Val D’Or Mining is mainly focusing on gold. But are also involved in uranium and nickel. As well as, in the past, a long list of other minerals. Val D’Or Mining specialises in taking grassroots, 100% owned properties and converting them using other people´s money into a royalty (NSR).   BEST MOMENTS ‘Grassroots prospecting is what makes our heartbeat. ´ ‘We take a really good look at that historical work. We don´t want to repeat what´s been done, in the past.’ ‘Shareholders get a better deal than they do with most of our peers.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.valdormining.com/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to George Salamis, President, and CEO of Interga Resources who is a development-stage mining company focused on the exploration and de-risking of the past-producing DeLamar Gold-Silver Project in Idaho, USA. George has a geology background and over 30 years of experience in the mining and resource exploration industry and has been involved in over $2 billion of M&A transactions, either through assets sales or his involvement with junior mining companies. He tells us more about Interga Resources and what the future holds for them moving forward with the PFS.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The DeLamar project was acquired from Kinross. Interga is taking a different approach to once again extract gold and silver there. The infrastructure that was left behind when Kinross stopped mining there in the 90s, is still available. Using heat bleaching will create cash flow to build the mill, should it be financially attractive to do so. The project can be scaled slowly or quickly, to fit in with market conditions, which minimises risk and maximises profits. When in full production again DeLamar will be one of the largest gold and silver producers in the USA. Idaho understands the benefits of mining and are very welcoming. Integra has already found over a hundred intersects of high-grade finds and has many more targeted areas to explore. This is a tier-one asset in a low-risk jurisdiction.   BEST MOMENTS ‘When we acquired the project from Kinross, we had a sense that there was a lot of gold and silver resources left behind. ´ ‘Having a number of different options available to develop an asset is key to longevity.’ ‘It’s in a low-risk jurisdiction and is a very large asset.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://integraresources.com/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in July 2019 (Episode 36). Jeff Quartermaine is the MD & CEO of Perseus Mining who are a rapidly growing, West African gold producer, developer, and explorer who currently operate 3 gold mines in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Jeff has been with Perseus for over 12 years and has more than 30 years of experience in senior corporate, financial, and strategic management roles with ASX and TSX-listed resources companies involving operations in Australia, as well as countries in the Asia Pacific, South America, and West Africa. Jeff gives us an update on the tremendous progress the company has achieved over the last 2.5 years and what the outlook is for the company over the next few years.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Despite CoVid Perseus has been able to finish the construction of their 3rd mine (Yaouré), ahead of schedule and under budget. They have built 2 successful mines, in the past 4 years. In December 2021, they poured the first gold at Yaouré and started commercial production in March 2021. During the remainder of 2021, they produced 199,000 ounces from Yaouré. The Yaouré Gold Mine and area has far more minerals than anticipated. Currently, the company is producing half a million ounces of gold, per year, with between 300 and 400 million in cashflow Over the next 10 years they are planning to grow by exploring and possibly via acquisitions. Mining in Africa holds challenges because there is a lot of competition for land and in some places rogue miners to deal with. Due to difficult geo-politics both the Saudi and Namibian shields are under-explored. But conditions are now right for extensive exploration to start.   BEST MOMENTS ‘That rapid increase got us to 199,000 ounces in calendar 21. ´ ‘It looks very much to me that we will be mining at Yaouré for many years to come.’ ‘We are very resilient, we don´t get knocked off course easily.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://perseusmining.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/perseus-mining-limited Twitter: https://twitter.com/perseusmining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerseusMiningOfficial/ Previous Episode (36) with Jeff Quartermaine: https://backtracks.fm/discover/s/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast-podcast/c3e27a531b2932b7/e/jeff-quartermaine-of-the-challenges-of-mining/f8801451b981d0c5?primaryColor=%232DDBAD&theme=light   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Paul Gill, CEO, and Director of Pampa Metals. A junior miner that is listed on the Canadian and Frankfurt stock exchanges. They own a highly prospective portfolio of eight projects for copper and gold located along the proven mineral belts in Chile Paul is an executive leader with a strong background in the resources industry. He talks about Pampa Metals, their management team, and the exciting projects they are developing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pampa Metals has eight 100% owned projects with 62,000 hectares to explore, in Chile´s already productive mineral belt. They have just added a joint venture option for another eight projects and an extra 16,000 hectares. That is a big stake in a country that provides about 30% of the world´s copper. They are drilling now and exploring the area. Including doing so using VerAI Discoveries. The team has combined experience of over 100 years, mainly in copper. They are listed on both the Canadian and Frankfurt exchanges. Two of their projects already have joint venture partners, looking for gold. The company is currently trading far under value. Politics does not get in the way of mining copper in Chili, it is too vital to the country. BEST MOMENTS ‘We think there is a treasure trove of deposits lurking just under the surface. ´ ‘You can actually run induced polarisation and magnetics and see the flows of the material under the ground.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://pampametals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/PampaMetals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PampaMetals/ Email: paul@pampametals.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we speak to Krishan Gopaul, Senior Research Analyst at the World Gold Council. He discusses what happened with Gold Demand Trends in 2021 and in more current times, the Gold Market outlook for 2022, and what the Gold market expects. KEY TAKEAWAYS In 2021, the jewellery, technology, and motoring sectors recovered, so demand for gold was strong from them. The Indian jewellery market was especially interesting. Demand from banks was high. Krishan explains why and which ones bought the most. Inflation is leading to consumers investing in gold coins. Krishan shares the figures and the story behind that. But high ETF outflows dragged down the overall investment level. For ETFs, there are currently very strong competing forces at play, which makes it hard to predict what will happen. In January, inflows into ETFs were strong. Krishan explains why, during the podcast. For mining, the picture was mixed. Krishan talks through which jurisdictions were up and which were down and explains why. Most supply issues have been resolved. So far, higher demand for cryptocurrencies has not really impacted demand levels for gold. The dynamics for gold, during 2022, are likely to be similar to 2021.    BEST MOMENTS ‘For gold ETFs, we saw outflows of about 173 tonnes, which was the first outflows for a couple of years. ´ ‘We saw about 463 tonnes of gold demand from central banks, last year, that 82% higher.’ ‘Gold will face very similar dynamics in 2022 as it did in 2021.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://goldhub.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrishanGopaul   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Shaun Usmar, Founder & CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals. A growing, gold-focused royalty and streaming company with proven execution capabilities in the most attractive segment of this market. With a Metallurgy and Minerals background, Shaun is an international mining executive with over 25 years of experience working around the globe in operational, financial, and executive leadership roles working for the likes of Xstrata, BHP, and Barrick Gold. We discuss the successes that Triple Flag has had and what the future has in store for the company.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Triple Flag has deployed around $1.7b, over 5 years. Out of the 500 deals they have investigated they have closed 17. Thirteen of them have been put together by working opposite other mining companies. Triple Flag has seen a 26% cumulative annual growth rate and delivery. The highest in the sector. The portfolio is high margin, with strong cash generation, and robust long-term potential. Every member of the management team is an investor in the company. Ninety percent of the portfolio is gold and silver, with strong, long-term potential. But, when the deal is right, they add other metals to their portfolio. The company uses the royalty and streaming models, which provide many benefits, that Shaun talks about in the podcast. Triple Flag has found that there is huge potential for growth for the streaming sector at the level they are targeting. Once a deal is done with a partner, Triple Flag helps and provides advice that maximizes extraction. Triple Flag is a zero-carbon business, that champions environmentally friendly mining practices and high levels of community investment. The majority of their portfolio is in Australia, North and South America. But deals in other jurisdictions are always investigated.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We focus on streams and royalties. And don´t take on a lot of illiquid equities, as some junior mining companies do. ´ ‘We´ve seen a 26% cumulative annual growth rate and delivery …the highest in the sector.’ ‘We are very active on the deal front and will continue to be discerning.’ ‘Very often, the best mines are found within existing mining sites.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.tripleflagpm.comContact via the website: https://www.tripleflagpm.com/contact/default.aspxLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/triple-flag-precious-metalsLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/shaun-usmar?trk=people_directoryEmail: info@tripleflagpm.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Michele Ash again who appeared back in April 2019 (Ep 22). She is about to join OZ Minerals in a newly created role as a technology executive which will involve work around digital, robotics and automation, mining technology, and transformation Michelle talks about how the industry is using robotic mining now and will do so in the future. As well as the subjects of using small swarm robots to mine and using blockchain as a way to drive exploration investment. KEY TAKEAWAYS If the industry wants to lower costs, drive zero-carbon, and improve people´s lives it has to embrace technology fast. Robots can solve 5 broad problems for the mining industry. In the podcast, Michelle explains what they are and how robots will help. Finding every last scrap of a resource is essential. Especially copper, which we desperately need to decarbonise. Technology will help. Automation creates data that the industry can use to better understand and improve processes as well as solve more of its problems. Robots make mines safer, for example, barring and blast robots. Automated technology has the potential to make mining more precise, reducing waste and impact. When mines are more productive, more people will be needed to process the ore and to maintain the robotics. Free robotic repair and technology courses are now widely available, including online. The industry must not grab technology then look for a problem to solve with it. How the industry applies risk is slowing the adaption of technology down. Michelle explains why in the podcast. Working on technological solutions collaboratively with other companies greatly reduces the cost. BEST MOMENTS ‘Mining touches every person on the planet, every day. ´ ‘There are 5 broad problems the mining industry is trying to solve… all of which robotics can help with.’ ‘Flipping from focusing on the technology to focusing on the problem will be really important.’ EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/michelleash Michelle´s last appearance on DDM podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-chair-gmg-global-mining-guidelines-group/id1440020656?i=1000436364498&l=ca VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Eldur Olafsson, Founder, and CEO at AEX Gold, a Greenland-focussed mining company engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties in Greenland. Eldur has a background in geology. He talks about AEX Gold and what they have been up to recently. Eldur also discusses Greenland as a mining jurisdiction and talks about the companies exploring this under-developed country with huge potential.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Southern Greenland has a lot of surface minerals and rare earth, as well as a gold belt. The whole country has barely been explored. Now that demand is high, it is economically viable to explore and mine in Greenland. $150 million has been invested in civil infrastructure and Greenland is a stable country. With the right equipment, it is easy to operate year-round in Greenland. Most of it is barren, so it is relatively easy to mine in an environmentally friendly way. All of the political parties are highly supportive of mining. Most of the country is now licensed and is being explored by well-established companies. Bringing Nalunaq, a high-rate gold mine, back into production is currently AEX Gold´s main project. Nalunaq has full permits and there are other high-grade minerals there, close to the surface. In AEX Gold´s other assets they are finding multiple minerals and metals. Including the ones needed for the green revolution. The island is sparsely populated, so recruiting enough people will be difficult. But many Greenlanders are choosing to train to work in the industry. The aim is to ensure that when the mines are finished the community continues to benefit e.g., green power sources and re-vegetation of areas. BEST MOMENTS ‘Nalunaq is one of the highest gold rate mines in the world. ´ ‘Greenland opened up only in 2009.’ ‘We are now sitting on what I believe is one of the best land and districts for strategic precious metals.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: https://twitter.com/AexGold LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aexgold/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aexgoldnews/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nalunaq-AS-102208515575690/ Website: https://www.aexgold.com/projects/nalunaq/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Rob speaks to Peter Schloo, the CEO and director of Heritage mining, a well-capitalized private mining company that is focused on acquiring tier-one advanced stage precious and base metal exploration projects. Along with junior micro producer project stage assets.  Peter´s background is in capital markets, operations, and assurance. He has worked with both junior miners and financial institutions during his career. Peter is on the podcast to tell us more about Heritage Mining, and what they're looking to achieve moving forward.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Heritage Mining built the right team before starting their projects to maximise the impact of their work. Peter introduces the team during the podcast. The team is multi-disciplinary, with decades of experience and great connections., which is attracting investors. Currently, the focus is on their Black Lake, Drayton, Ontario project, where they recently picked up a 2nd package. Black Lake is a 13,700-hectare project with strong gold and copper values. There is over 100 years of mining data for the area that has never been compiled, which can be used to rapidly advance the project. Early exploration shows signs of plus million-ounce deposit sounds.  There are numerous historical finds and successful mining operations and while exploring those they have had good results. Peter shares numerous examples in the podcast. During Q1 Prospect Air will fly and map the entire Black Lake Drayton project. Progress is also being made on exploring the very promising 4,700-hectare Contact Bay project.  It has strong, gold, copper, nickel, platinum, and palladium indications. The projects are close to infrastructure and trained labour sources. Other mining companies are exploring adjacent properties. Within the next 12 to 18 months, they are planning to go public, and plan will start drilling. BEST MOMENTS ‘The goal of Heritage Mining is to acquire and develop a tier-one gold, silver, and base metal project. ´ ‘… all showing early signs of plus million-ounce deposit sounds similar to Goldman and Goliath deposits.’ ‘We are moving fast, we´re going public and it’s going to be a very exciting 2022.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://heritagemining.ca/Peter's LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/peterschlooCompany's LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/heritageminingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldminingheritage/?hl=enFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/HeritageMining/Email: peter@heritagemining.ca   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest that appeared in June 2019 on episode 31. Steven Poulton is the co-founder of Altus Strategies who are a project and royalty generator in the mining sector with a focus on Africa who creates value by making mineral discoveries across multiple licences.  They are listed on the London & Toronto Stock Exchange, and we get an update on what they have been doing since we last spoke and discuss what projects they have been involved in. KEY TAKEAWAYS Since 2020, there have been major disruptions around the world. In Atuls's case, they have doubled in size, and found even more ways to work harder - first because of royalty acquisitions, and secondly because of the company's ability to train up geologists and the mobilisation of operations. In Egypt, there are many opportunities for gold exploration, including projections of six-to-ten million dollars in cashflow per year from the royalty portfolio, as well as monetising the gold deposits in other areas. Africa has been quieter in terms of royalty, but tis is largely due to 90% of the royalty base being North-American based these days. There is a huge geopolitical move towards electrification in terms of economy in the next two to three years, but this will depend on what the western world can achieve when it comes to renewables such as wind and solar. BEST MOMENTS 'It's been a busy two-and-a-half years!' 'We have found new and innovative ways to work even harder' 'If we're successful with Mother Nature, we'll be able to replicate what we've done' 'We think that gold is a great place to be for the next two to three years'   EPISODE RESOURCES Email: info@altus-strategies.com Website: altus-strategies.com Twitter: @Altusstrategies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/altus-strategies   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Ben Turney, CEO of Kavango Resources - a mineral exploration company listed on the London Stock Exchange focused on mining within the friendly jurisdiction of Botswana. 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. He is going to tell us about Kavango Resources and give us an update on the exciting things they are involved in.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Kavango Resources is a single jurisdiction business with 15,000 sq. kilometers, in Botswana, set across several geological regions. The fact that 70% of the country is desert has restricted historic exploration. So, there is a lot of potential. Modern remote sensing technology is penetrating the deep sand and uncovering opportunities. Successfully deploying new technology has given Kavango a real competitive edge. Kavango plans to focus on making discoveries, then, selling them. Keeping things simple and cashing in fast. In Nov 2020, they raised £2 million at £2.75 per share. Ben explains how he is using his knowledge of how the market works to protect and grow Kavango Resources the right way. Investing in small-cap exploration stocks is something you need to be careful with. But you really can make life-changing money. BEST MOMENTS ‘While fire can nourish and sustain, it can also burn, so people have to be careful to understand the environment they are working in. ´ ‘Botswana is largely virgin territory. Upgrades in remote sensing technology is helping explore it.’ ‘I will do the right thing. I am not the sort of person to put my name, my reputation to a company that I didn´t truly believe in.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.kavangoresources.com Twitter: @ben_turney @KavangoRes Email: bturney@kavangoresources.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsih6H-kRxDm9Zc8aMZ2Ag   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Oliver Hasler, Chairman, and CEO of PYX Resources, the 2nd largest producing mineral sands company, globally. An operation that is based on zircon resources on their large operation in Indonesia. Oliver has qualifications in mineral engineering and metallurgy and has a background in natural resources, manufacturing, and industrial sectors and talks about PYX Resources and the zircon sector, which is a critical element needed for net-zero carbon. KEY TAKEAWAYS PYX Resources acquired its 2nd tenement in February 2021. In Nov 2020, they double listed on the main board of the London stock exchange. Mandiri has been in production since 2015.  Its assemblage value is $1,145 per tonne because of the mineral by-products they also produce. Including, rutile and ilmenite. Zircon is used for solar cells and semiconductors. Their mines and factory are connected via paved roads, and they are close to an airport. The price of zircon rose 4 times in 2021. PYX is looking to expand rapidly. Zircon is used in multiple industries many of which are growing at a phenomenal rate. They are currently diversifying their customer base to protect themselves from volatility. The share price increased fourfold in 2020 and is expected to continue to rise. BEST MOMENTS ‘We have a very high assemblage value of $1,145 per tonne – 3 to 5 times bigger than most of our publicly listed peers. ´ ‘We increased or mineral separation to 18,000 tonnes per year and have just expanded that again by 33%.’ ‘London is a very strong mining market.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://pyxresources.comLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/pyx-resourcesEmail: info@pyxresources.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Pierre Leveille, President, and CEO of Deep-South Resources, a mineral exploration company that is focused on the exploration and development of quality assets close to infrastructure in stable countries. Their expertise is in copper, in Africa, namely Namibia. Pierre has a background in investment and mining exploration and has been heavily involved in the mining industry in Namibia over the past 25 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the country, what it is like as a mining jurisdiction, and tells us more about Deep South Resources. KEY TAKEAWAYS Deep South Resources is a large copper deposit. It´s a low-grade deposit, but with good extraction technology, it is highly viable. Bio-assisted heat bleaching has been in use for around 40 years. It is possible to recover 96% using this technology. There are issues with the license, which can be resolved. This is all discussed, in detail, in the podcast. Namibia is a good mining jurisdiction. The World Bank rates it as the number 2 or 3 country in Africa to invest in. Forty percent of Namibia´s exports relate to mining. Deep South Resources are planning to expand by acquiring more projects in Africa. The price of copper is set to rise steeply over the next 5 years. Demand for copper is going to be huge from both the IT and green industry sectors.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Bio-assisted heat bleaching is not a new technology. ´ ‘By doing incline drilling we´re seeing the grades going up.’ ‘Without any copper, you don´t have any transportation or communication.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.deepsouthresources.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/deep-south-resources Twitter: twitter.com/deepsouthres Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeepSouthResources YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCGDww2c1Etb4NAGZ... Email: info@deepsouthresources.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Belinda Labatte, CEO and Director of Lomiko Metals which is a Canadian junior exploration and development company with properties in Quebec. They are focused on the development of two main graphite and Lithium projects. Belinda has more than 15 years of senior management experience in mining. She has also worked in the capital and investment markets, for 20 years. Belinda tells us more about the exciting changes that Lomiko Metals has recently gone through and the vision of the company moving forward.   KEY TAKEAWAYS To be successful, companies need to represent the interests of all stakeholders. Including, the country they are working in. Lomiko Metals is focused on providing Canada with the critical minerals they need for energy creation. Minerals that are sustainably and ethically mined. The board is majority female, which gives the company a different perspective and approach. Building relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with the community is different from simply ticking boxes to secure permits. Graphite is one of Canada´s 31 critical minerals. It is considered a national security priority. By 2040, the market shortfall is going to go from 200,00 tonnes to millions of tonnes for graphite, by which point, Lomiko Metals will be in production. Modern mines need to be decarbonized. Critical mineral companies are increasingly looking at getting involved in processing as a way to produce a truly green product. Be open to all kinds of collaborations and partnerships, it is the best way to solve complex problems. Drilling is starting at La Loutre in February, along with environmental and metallurgic studies. Later in the year, they are going to start exploring their lithium asset, in Northern Quebec.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I was touching on both the mining and energy spaces, which has impacted my perspective on critical minerals. ´ ‘70% of (electric vehicle) projects being developed are in Canada… so we can develop a strong supply chain here.’ ‘Mining is a very small part of what Lomiko does… we are a new energy business. We supply a stable and secure source of critical minerals.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://lomiko.com/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/belindalabatte Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LomikoMetals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LomikoMetals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lomikometals/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Jack Lundin, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Bluestone Resources, a natural resource company focused on advancing the permitted, high-grade Cerro Blanco gold project located in south-eastern Guatemala; and the Mita Geothermal project, which is an advanced-stage renewable energy project, licensed to produce up to 50 megawatts of power. Jack is part of the Lundin family and Lundin group of companies that are renowned in the mining industry. Apart from being the CEO of Bluestone, Jack holds a number of board positions and is on the podcast today to talk about the Bluestone Resources and the Lundin Group of companies. KEY TAKEAWAYS Natural resources are needed to advance society. The world needs sustainable resource development. The industry needs to also get better at involving the communities of the host countries. Jack´s grandfather founded the company. He was a visionary who never let geographical challenges stand in his way. Successful resources companies find ways to provide value to the communities they work in, shareholders, employees, partners, and other stakeholders. The Lundin Group has projects that are in every phase of the mining lifecycle. Bluestone Resources is a Canadian-listed, junior mining company. They have two projects in Guatemala – Cerro Blanco, a high-grade gold and silver project, and a renewable energy geothermal project. They are working towards a feasibility study for a low-risk, low operating cost, open-pit project at Cerro Blanco. The geothermal project is licenced to produce up to fifty megawatts of renewable energy. Mining is a cyclical industry, which means you need to build projects to be able to stay the course. Once the quality of a resource meets their criteria, Bluestone´s focus is on ensuring they exploit it in a way that truly benefits the community. BEST MOMENTS ‘We need to get better at looking at sustainable development. ´ ‘We’ve had a very busy 2021 and were looking forward to having an even busier and more productive 2022.’ ‘I’m very proud of all my brothers and their work.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://bluestoneresources.ca/ Email: info@bluestoneresources.ca Website: https://thelundingroup.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Paolo Lostritto, VP Corporate Development of Sailfish Royalty Corp, who is a precious metals royalty and streaming company with two main assets in the Americas: a gold stream in Nicaragua and another hold project in Nevada. Paolo has a rock mechanics degree and spent his career in the banking, investment, and research side before moving into executive management and board. He is here today to tell us more about Sailfish Royalty and what the future holds for them. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sailfish Royalty Corp has several royalty assets in its portfolio.  One of their key assets the San Albino open pit in Nicaragua started commercial production in July. The highest-grade open pit in the world. It is well established and is set to double production to 1000 tonnes in the not-too-distant future. The orogenic mesothermal system it sits on has massive potential. It is remarkably similar to the Canadian Shield geology. The Spring Valley, Nevada gold asset is nearly 5 million ounces. Sailfish Royalty has about $3.8 million in cash and is generating around $400 to $500,000 per quarter. They are currently paying over 4% yield, with plenty of opportunity for growth. Currently, the highest yielding royalty company in the space. Sailfish focuses on looking for assets that have cash flow and good geological potential. Currently, they are looking at assets in North America because it is easier to assess the risk profile there. They are about to launch a new vehicle called Swordfish Silver. They already have two projects. BEST MOMENTS ‘Its flagship asset is a 3% NSR royalty on the San Albino in Nicaragua which declared commercial production, earlier this year. ´ ‘You are looking at these mesothelin systems that go as far as you can drill them.’ ‘Sailfish Royalty currently has about $3.8 million in cash and loan receivables of over $4 million… and no debt.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_Lostritto Contact: https://sailfishroyalty.com/index.php/contact/ Phone: +1 284 494 6401 VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Our 200th podcast episode features Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, one of the world’s biggest mining companies. In April of next year, he will be stepping down after 9 years at the helm. We have the privilege of spending some time with Mark to understand more about his career, his thoughts, wisdom, and his perception of the future of the mining industry as we enter a new era. An episode not to be missed. KEY TAKEAWAYS The best way to get to the next job is to do the current job well. Think about your career and plan. Maximize what you get out of your current and future roles. Be true to yourself, while supporting your people and building trust. When making tough decisions do the analysis, use your head, but if it does not feel right in your heart, don´t do it. Don´t avoid making decisions. Studies show that good leaders make twice as many decisions. Monitor how your decisions are turning out and fix anything that is wrong as quickly as possible. People want to be part of a purposeful organisation. Defining a purpose for your organization is an important aspect of successful leadership. Provide your general managers with the support to do their job well. They are the ones that directly manage 90% of your people. Mining has the smallest environmental footprint in the world with the largest economic benefit. Most people do not realise that. Miners are making a positive difference to the communities they work in, and most are striving hard to do even better. You can learn a huge amount from other sectors. Many of the recent mining efficiencies have come from outside the mining industry. There are seventy-six minerals in a smartphone. People simply do not realize how crucial mining is. Using wind, solar, hydropower, AI, and other tech, Anglo American will be carbon neutral by 2040. Anglo American conceived, designed, and launched their 300-tonne hydrogen truck in less time than it took Tesla to put their prototype on the road. Mining in a more precise and smarter way will greatly reduce energy consumption. BEST MOMENTS ‘I never wanted to be in a role where I thought that was the end of the line… I’m always looking to further myself. ´ ‘People are more than resources. They are the business.’ ‘My success… has been built on the back of so many people who have helped me to make better decisions because I´ve listened to their expertise.’ EPISODE RESOURCES The work Mark is most proud of - How Anglo Americans´ Development Partner Framework works - https://www.angloamerican.com/about-us/our-stories/forging-a-new-path-for-mining African Genesis by Robert Ardrey - https://www.amazon.co.uk/African-Genesis-Personal-Investigation-Origins/dp/0988604302/Organization Books by Elliott Jaques - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elliott-Jaques/e/B000APGW34The Source - James A Michener - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Source-Novel-James-Michener-ebook/dp/B00FO60CHQ/The Covenant by James A Michener - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Covenant-Novel-James-Michener-ebook/dp/B00H6JHMMMBridget Jone´s Diary by Helen Fielding - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bridget-Joness-Diary-Helen-Fielding/dp/1447288939 VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako Mining Corp who is a publicly listed gold mining, development, and exploration company operating the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nicaragua. Akiba is a chemical engineer by background and worked in investment banking and holds a few board roles. He talks to us more about Mako Mining and what exciting things they have been up to in their ramp-up and exploration.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Makro Mining has an area of 200 square meters to explore. Mako Mining has now commercialized the highest-grade gold open pit in the world in San Albino, Nicaragua. They have been in commercial production since July and are planning to ramp up to 1000 tonnes a day, in about a year. They are also fully permitted to start mining the Las Conchitas area from late 2022. Initial explorations show high-grade gold and silver at Las Conchitas. They believe that they are sitting on an orogenic mesothermal system covering 200sqkms, which typically contains millions of ounces of gold. There are currently 4 rigs turning at site, with 2 more due to start turning in January. In the podcast, Akiba explains in detail where they are and what they are looking for. All of this has been achieved despite CoVid and several severe weather events. The budget was $31 million, and it came in at $32.5 million. Nicaragua is a good jurisdiction for mining. Gold is one of the country´s largest exports. There are challenges, which Akiba talks about in detail. Including explaining how they have overcome them. The quality of labor in Nicaragua is excellent, they work hard and are happy to learn new skills. BEST MOMENTS ‘We have now commercialized what is the highest-grade open pit in the world. ´ ‘Pretty universally, the government is supportive of mining, particularly gold mining.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://makominingcorp.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakoMiningCorpTwitter: https://twitter.com/AkibaLeismanEmail: aleisman@makominingcorp.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/http://www.mining-international.orghttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Brendan Cahill, President & CEO of Excellon Resources who is a TSX listed Canadian mining company that is in full production with their 100% owned Platosa Mine in Durango in Mexico. It has been Mexico’s highest-grade silver mine since production commenced in 2005 Brendan has a background in law with a proven track record within the mining industry and talks about the fortunes of Excellon Resources and their Silver City project in Saxony, Germany which has a long history that many know. KEY TAKEAWAYS Excellon Resources has two projects in Mexico. Platosa Mine in Durango and a milling operation. In 2019, they optioned a project (Silver City) in Saxony Germany, which is a big focus of their exploration. In 2020, they acquired Otis Gold that has two projects – Kilgore and Oakley, as a way of diversifying their portfolio. The Kilgore project is open-pit with a low strip recovery ratio, only 1.1 to 1. Kilgore is a growth project. The plan is to explore deeper and go underground there. Coming out of the bear market many gold companies were undervalued, which is why they bought. Historic miners in Saxony mostly only mined near the surface. There is huge potential, a little deeper. Germany is now a good jurisdiction for miners. The government wants reliable access to the raw metals the country´s industries need. Shipping metals over long distances is not environmentally sustainable and politics mean it is not necessarily a stable option. The Chinese are stopping bitcoin mining and buying gold mines everywhere. BEST MOMENTS" "Kilgore has about a million ounces of gold. $300 million NPV at $1,800".  "Coming into 2020… diversification… multi precious metals was a very effective strategy".  "We in the Western world are losing access to raw materials".  "The Chinese are stopping Bitcoin mining and yet continue to try to buy gold mines globally".  EPISODE RESOURCES Website: http://www.excellonresources.com/LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/excellon-resourcesTwitter: https://twitter.com/EXN_ResourcesEmail: info@excellonresources.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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.This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Michael Jones, CEO and President of Los Andes Copper - a TSX-listed Canadian company focused on developing the Vizcachitas copper-moly porphyry project in Chile. Michael is a geologist by background with a proven track record in discovering and developing mines. He tells us more about Los Andes Copper and the milestones they have achieved including an upcoming re-rating of the asset. KEY TAKEAWAYS Los Andes is focused on developing the Vizcachitas deposit in Chile. The asset is now properly consolidated, with permits for over 3oo drill holes. It is massive, with about 13 billion pounds of copper and copper equivalent. Plus, the area has still not been fully explored, yet. The team is highly experienced. In addition, many have worked for decades in the Vizcachitas area. This is a tremendous time for copper. In the podcast, Michael explains how urbanization, electrification, and sustainable power are feeding demand. Vizcachitas is near good infrastructure and the copper is relatively close to the surface. Copper is vital for Chile’s economy, which brings many advantages for mining firms. BEST MOMENTS ‘Los Andes is a classic world-class asset that was ready to move towards the next phases of engineering and development. ´ ‘The three things that you look for as a shareholder is the same for me when deciding whether to invest my time.’ ‘Mining legislation in Chile is very stable, strong. Because of its importance to the economy.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.losandescopper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/los-andes-copper/ Email: info@losandescopper.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ Twitter: @MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   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, 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared in episode 106 in Dec 2020. Mark Brennan, CEO, and Co-Chairman of Cerrado Gold, a privately-owned Toronto-based growing precious metals mining and exploration company building a portfolio of assets in South America including Argentina and Brazil. Mark gives us an update on Cerrado Gold and around their Minera Don Nicholas operating mine and an update on what’s been happening at their Monte do Carmo project. KEY TAKEAWAYS Monte do Carmo, in Brazil is one of the highest-grade open-pit deposits in Latin America. In just one year, despite CoVid, they have nearly doubled production at Mineiro Don Nicolas, in Argentina. They are looking at expanding in Argentina by using heat leaching. If they go underground as well, there is potential to eventually double production in Argentina. Cerrado Gold went public in February 2021. Cash flow is excellent. They have finished their restructuring and caught up from the CoVid delays. There are a lot of incentives available in Argentina because the government wants to bring in US dollars.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We´re generating 30 to 35 million of free cash. ´ ‘It’s a big property with lots of potential, lots of growth.’ ‘The infrastructure is amazing.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Episode 109 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-mining-public-with-mark-brennan/id1440020656?i=1000501146601 Website: https://www.cerradogold.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cerrado-gold/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CerradoGold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cerrado.gold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cerrado.Gold.Inc Email: info@cerradogold.com Mark Brennan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-brennan-356a59157/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ Twitter: @MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   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, 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.   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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Richard Williams, CEO of Cornish Metals who is an Associate Company of Osisko. They are building a portfolio of strategic metals assets in the United Kingdom and North America. Their near-term strategy is to focus on exploration of the near-surface high-grade copper and tin mineralization at the United Downs project in Cornwall, UK.  Richard is a Professional Geologist who has over 30 years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector. Principally in southern Africa, and south and Central America. He talks about Cornish Metals. As well as the rich history of mining in Cornwall and what the area has to offer in the decades to come.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Cornish South Crofty asset they acquired already has planning permission and a new mine permit. It is the highest-grade tin project in the world that is not yet in production. Tin is essential to the tech markets, Internet of Things, and electrification. There is still a lot of high-quality tin, and other metals, available in Cornwall. The community around the South Crofty site is extremely supportive. They know it will generate wealth for the area. Old workings mean that 100% of the tailings can be put back underground. There is also copper, zinc, lithium, and silver in the area. Something that has been re-confirmed by recent drills. It is estimated that there will be around 33/34 pounds of tin for every tonne of rock. Extremely high grade. The process they plan to use to dewater the mine is specifically designed to improve the environment. Opportunities to generate green energy using the resources available on site are being investigated. The surface impact is anticipated to be minimal. South Crofty should be in production within 5 years. BEST MOMENTS ‘Today, about 50% of all tin consumed goes into solar electronics. ´ ‘The recorded average grades from those (old) mines was in excess of 7% copper.’ ‘A tonne of rock would be worth something in the order of $550 to $580 US.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: @CornishMetals LinkedIn: Cornish Metals Inc. Facebook: @CornishMetals Instagram: @CornishMetals   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ Twitter: @MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   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, 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Phil Antunes and Tony Reschke of Simem Underground Solutions. They provide custom mining solutions, designs, engineers, and manufactures site-ready Paste Backfill, Shotcrete, and Grout plants with pumping systems for on-surface and underground mining which plays an important role in the mining process. Phil is the technical director and Tony is the Vice President and they tell us more about the company and the importance of backfill solutions within mine production. KEY TAKEAWAYS Simem engineers work collaboratively, across all systems and go into the field to install what they build. They work fast. For example, for the Polaris mine, they had a massive cement rockfill plant with heating built and on its way to the Canadian Arctic, within 12 weeks. Several other examples of their complex projects are explained, in detail, in the podcast. They have experience of working in every environment, including the most extreme conditions. There is a comprehensive explanation of what the different types of backfill are, in the podcast. CAF gives you better strength. Dried-out tailings can be used in Paste Backfill. The strengths are reproducible and known. Underground backfill plants present many challenges, which are discussed in the podcast. Paste Backfill is costly to set up, but for flagship, long-term mines they are usually the way to go. No job is too challenging for Simem Underground.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We don’t look at just Canada or just North America, we are truly global. ´ ‘We do the full engineering design of the plants.’ ‘The biggest differentiator we have is experience…30 years of mine plant building.’ ‘No one is pigeonholed…. We’ve intentionally made sure engineers are constantly in different areas.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://simemug.com/ LinkedIn: Simem Underground Solutions | LinkedIn Email:  information@simemug.com sales@simemug.com Phone: +1.604.288.2500   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Mike Ferguson, President, and CEO of Gensource Potash who are a Canada-based fertilizer development company, which is focused on developing resource opportunities with a specific focus on potash development. Mike is a professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in potash and uranium and is leading the development of this greenfield property and tells us all about the company and their Tugaske project and the sustainable production methods used.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Gensource Potash trades on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange and the London AIM Market. Financing was very Europe-centric, so London is a good fit. Taking a modular approach enables them to start small and easily find finance, then ramp up as fast as the market allows. A single module of 250,000 tonnes production is a strong economic unit all by itself. These small modules can be run at 100% capacity from day one, which improves capital efficiencies. All product for the Saskatchewan facility is presold. A setup that virtually eliminates risk. Gensource is turning potash mining into something more akin to a manufacturing process. No salt tailings are created, which means no surface brine ponds. All of their power and heat are self-generated. They plan to become a true net-zero operation. Tugaske will be co-owned by Gensource and their partner Helm. The cyclical mining approach they use enables them to use 75% less freshwater per tonne of product. Working with Helm, Gensource is disrupting the market providing an alternative supply in a market where just five producer accounts for 75 to 80% of the supply. Gensource´s supply chain has been greatly simplified, which saves a lot of money. It also has an extremely low carbon footprint. A growing global population means demand for potash will continue to grow. Construction is due to start production, in 2024.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We are dedicated 100% to potash development. ´ ‘Gensource is about doing things differently.’ ‘We simply have no waste; we have no tailings.’ ‘We self-generate all of our own power and heat.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://gensourcepotash.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/gensourcepotash Email: info@gensource.ca Call: 001 306 974 6414   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared in Episode 117 in February 2021. Matt Salthouse is the Chief Executive Officer at Kainantu Resources. An Asia-Pacific-focused gold mining company with two highly prospective gold projects in a premier mining region, the high-grade Kainantu gold district of Papua New Guinea (PNG).  Matt gives us an update on what’s been happening in PNG and with Kainantu Resources over the last 10 months when he was last on the podcast. We discuss the May River acquisition, the north, and south program, and the FSE listing and capital management.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Over the past 10 months, their focus has been on mapping resources in KRL South. They are in the process of closing their copper-gold May River deal, which brings together three concessions. May River is in the Frieda River Copper and Gold area of PNG, which is one of the largest undeveloped copper projects in the world. In KRL North, they have done a lot of sampling work. In KRL South, they have already identified a forty grammes per tonne sample. Geophysics work is planned for both sites. Kainantu Resources listed on the Frankfurt Exchange mid-year, which is proving to be good for capital management. The relationship with the government and local communities is still sound. The experienced and well-connected board is able to pursue strategic collaboration opportunities. Despite CoVid having had an impact, Kainantu Resources have still managed to push forward.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We´ve been quite tight and scrupulous in terms of managing our capital, so have a reasonable body of capital, at the moment. ´ ‘We are looking to do some geophysics work at both KRL North and South.’ ‘Everybody in the management group has connections and contacts in Southeast Asia.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Kainantu Resources - https://kainanturesources.com Email: info@krl.com.sg Episode 117: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mining-in-papua-new-guinea-with-matt-salthouse/id1440020656?i=1000509599113   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to David Stein, CEO of Kuya Silver who is developing first-class, high-margin sustainable silver mining operations in Peru. They are focused on growth and cash flow with a focus on low-cost silver operations in mining-friendly jurisdictions David has a background in geology and engineering and founded Kuya Silver back in 2017 so he talks about their flagship project Bethania and their newly acquired silver project in Northern Ontario.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Bethania, Peru was in operation until 2016 and Kuya is due to start production again by the end of 2022. Most of the veins at Bethania have been made bigger and new veins have been discovered nearby. The Ontario acquisition is the first step in becoming a multi-mine producer. It is a silver cobalt operation with good grades. Going public is a lot of extra work, but it has made raising capital far easier. Their recent acquisitions have greatly strengthened the company.   BEST MOMENTS ‘There´s a historical resource there from the previous owners. ´ ‘The project is very profitable with very quick payback.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://kuyasilver.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuya-silver/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KuyaSilver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuyasilvercorp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KuyaSilverCorp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7YU27yR9RLHdG-frVAuxg   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode, we chat to Galen McNamara, CEO of Summa Silver Corp that is a TSX-listed explorer focusing on developing the Hughes Property in the prolific Tonopah district of Nevada. They have also commenced drilling at Mogollon, New Mexico Galen is a geologist by trade and has over 15 years of experience in discovery and capital markets. Apart from heading up Summa Silver, he also sits on a few different boards. In this episode, he talks about both projects, the progress they have made and gives us an update on the current silver market.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Summa Silver is a new silver exploration company that focuses on the Southwestern US. They have two historic properties that have not been explored using modern technology. At the Tonopah, Nevada project they are getting grades above one thousand grammes per tonne on multiple targets. The best hole at Tonopah is 4408 grammes per tonne silver equivalent over 2.8 meters. They are about to start drilling at the New Mexico Mogollon project. Currently, between 60 and 70% of silver is used for industrial purposes. In the future, that percentage will rise sharply as demand from the electric car industry grows. Good silver assets are hard to find, so servicing that demand is going to be hard. Another reason prices are likely to rise. Despite doing a lot of drilling Summa Silver is still quite well-financed- The outlook for the silver market for 2022 is good. In the podcast, Galen explains why. Many junior silver miners are undervalued at the moment.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Historically, in precious metal bull markets, silver outperforms gold. ´ ‘The demand for silver in a situation like that is gonna almost double from what it is today.’ ‘We are not trying to reinvent the wheel.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/galen-mcnamara-02a52911 Twitter: https://twitter.com/galenmcnamara?lang=en Summa Silver Twitter: https://twitter.com/SummaSilver?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor LinkedIn Summa Silver: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/summa-silver-corp   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Alastair McIntyre, CEO of Altiplano Metals who are part of the Metals Group of companies focused on expanding, acquiring, and developing cash flowing and near-term cash flowing copper, gold, and silver assets. Alastair has a geology and finance background and is an accomplished executive with 30 years of experience as a leader and senior advisor in metals banking, capital markets, physical and derivative metals trading, gold refining and mining. He is now at the helm of Altiplano Metals and is here today to tell us more about the company and the projects that are involved. Alastair is also going to be at the upcoming Mines & Money London event which is Europe’s largest mining investment event on December 1st and 2nd 2021, so you can meet him in person if you have any questions for him. You can get 10% off with the discount code DIGDEEP10 when registering at: https://minesandmoney.com/ So, listen to this podcast, get your tickets today and we will see you there...   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Altiplano Metals is a part of The Metals Group. They are made up of a group of individuals and companies that share talent management and office space. For 30 years, The Metals Group has raised over $500 million. The fact The Metals Group has been so successful means they get the opportunity to look at many excellent projects. Altiplano has focused on cash flow and revenue generation, so they can self-fund exploration or reinvest in projects. They have been cash flow positive at their Farellon iron oxide, copper, gold site, since 2018. The Farellon site has approval for an on-site mill and iron separation, which will create more revenue streams and reduce costs. Altiplano has a very experienced board, which Alastair talks about during the podcast. They are looking to acquire more assets The agreement at Marie Luisa, Chile has recently been renegotiated. It has close to 7grams per tonne of gold and 1.9% in copper. Altiplano has several other projects progressing and coming on stream.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Over a span of 20/30 years, they (The Metals Group) have been involved in 25/30 successful companies. ´ ‘Our business model is to use cash flow to support exploration.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: http://www.apnmetals.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/altiplano-metals Twitter: https://twitter.com/metals_group Email: alastairm@apnmetals.com Meet Alastair at Mines & Money London on 1st and 2nd December 2021. You can get 10% off with the discount code DIGDEEP10 when registering at: https://minesandmoney.com/ So, get your tickets today and we will see you there...   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Martin French, Executive Chairman of Chesterfield Resources. It is a mineral exploration company operating in Canada and Cyprus, focused on copper and gold and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Martin has over 30 years of experience in capital markets, investment banking and mining and has worked all over the world in Asia, South America and Africa and tells us the story of Chesterfield Resources. He is going to be at the Mines & Money London Event as a panel speaker on the 1st & 2nd December 2021 so if you have any questions then please get in contact with him or meet him in person at the event. You can get 10% off with the discount code DIGDEEP10 when registering at: https://minesandmoney.com/ So, listen to this podcast, get your tickets today and we will see you there...   KEY TAKEAWAYS Chesterfield Resources has just finished drilling at their Cyprus resource. Polymetal International, the gold specialists, backed them in November 2020. In July, they purchased a big copper exploration project in Labrador, Canada and partnered with Altius Minerals to explore it. Most big mining companies want to get exposed to copper and many are doing so by buying into exploration companies. The Canadian site is a sedimentary basin. Geology which typically results in good yields. There are already around 250 copper shows on the surface, so it is clearly heavily mineralised. Yet, due to it being isolated very little drilling has taken place, to date. Their first meeting with the Inuit First Nations Grand Chief, Etienne Rich went well. The Canadian brokers have responded well to their offering. Having Dr Neil O´Brien on board is paying dividends. He is well known and respected in the industry. Bottlenecks at the assay labs are causing problems. In Cyprus, exploration of the Limni South dumpsite is yielding good results, so they are looking to put together a gold oxide project. They plan to roll out IR programmes in London, then Toronto. Followed by a secondary listing in 2022.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We´ve now got two really good partners. So, for a small company, we´ve come a long way. ´ ‘It´s in a very very low-risk jurisdiction…. Also, Labrador is regarded as the best province in Canada for mining.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.chesterfieldresourcesplc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chesterfield-resources-inc. Twitter: https://twitter.com/chesterfieldplc Email: martin.french@chesterfieldresourcesplc.com Meet Martin at Mines & Money London on 1st and 2nd December 2021. You can get 10% off with the discount code DIGDEEP10 when registering at: https://minesandmoney.com/ So, get your tickets today and we will see you there...   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Kerem Usenmez, President and CEO of Metallum Resources who are a Zinc & Copper focused base metal resource company headquartered in Vancouver. They are involved in the mining and mineral development of base metals with interests in North and South America. Kerem has a geology background and a wide range of career experiences and is here today to talk about Metallum Resources, the progress they are making in this great mining jurisdiction and talk more about Zinc as a metal.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Metallum Resources is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchanges (MZN) Their flagship project is located near Thunder Bay, Ontario, which already has excellent road, rail, and port connections. They have about two million tonnes at 18% zinc, 1% copper, 34grams per tonne of silver and half a gramme per tonne of gold Their project has almost twice the world´s average percentage in copper richness terms and extremely rich zinc deposits. Using current prices, the EBITA numbers reach $80 million, per year. The team are experienced mine developers as well as explorers. Relationships with the main First Nations group and other communities are currently good. For zinc for the next 5 to 7 years, there will be a deficit. Plus, the demand for zinc-air batteries is growing rapidly. Potentially, creating an even bigger deficit. Metallum Resources are perfectly placed to take advantage of this demand gap.   BEST MOMENTS ‘It's an exciting time for mining, especially for zinc and copper. ´ ‘We have one of the highest-grade deposits, in the world, for zinc.’ ‘Very profitable because of the low CAPEX numbers and very very high-grade ore.’ ‘I think this is the right project, with the right commodities, at the right time.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: @metallumzinc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metallum-tsxv-mzn Facebook: @metallumzinc Instagram: https://instagram.com/metallumzinc?utm_medium=copy_link Website: https://www.metallumzinc.com/   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Alistair Waddell, President & CEO at Inflection Resources & Chairman at Headwater Gold. Both are junior explorers working across Australia and the US focusing on high-grade precious metals and copper assets. Alistair is an exploration geologist with a background working in Australia, South America, and North America. He is here today to talk about the exciting projects he is involved in and his experience travelling the world as a geologist.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Get out there and create your opportunities by knocking on doors. Get exposure to different deposit types, people, and jurisdictions. Young geologists need a bit of drive and perseverance and must not be afraid to take a leap of faith to gain experience. Working for junior miners as well as major mining companies really broadens your understanding. Inflection Resources has two main projects. Both mining gold and copper. The geologist Dr Douglas Haines was involved in putting together the exploration proposal for both projects. Many of the targets were on open ground, close to existing paved highways. They are currently working their way through thirty-five truly greenfield drilling targets in their NSW project. Drilling is also about to commence in their Croydon goldfields. An area that has produced spectacularly high grade finds in the past. Brownfield sites usually come with more risk than people realise. There is a trade-off. Alistair explains why he prefers to drill greenfield sites. Headwater Gold is focused on high-grade epithermal veins in the Great Basin area of Nevada. There are twelve projects to explore in Nevada.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Get out and travel before life gets more complicated with mortgages, families and whatnot. ´ ‘I recognise the self-driving geologists. They have that little bit of extra entrepreneurial attitude.’ ’I’m certainly very comfortable at taking a swing on greenfield targets that have the potential to deliver a large tier one.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://inflectionresources.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waddellalistair/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/inflectionaucu Email: alistair@inflectionresources.com Headway Gold: https://headwatergold.com/boardofdirectors/ VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Alex Atkins who is a mine engineer by background and now holds a number of non-executive directorship positions. We met a few years ago at a mining conference in Melbourne and I know how passionate she is about mining. She is on the podcast to talk about her passions in ESG, diversity and inclusion and digital transformation. We also talk about non-executive directorships and what you need to do if you’re looking for NED opportunities. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Being ready to pivot and use your skillset differently opens all kinds of doors. The mining industry is becoming more diverse and family friendly. Virtual working is now much more commonplace. Partly due to CoVid. ESG has become especially important for the mining industry and for those who invest in it. Genuine diversity creates a safe environment in which people are not afraid to speak up about issues quickly. Meaning that problems get solved fast. Know what your life purpose is and project that out. Being honest like that builds trust. Think about what you have to offer in terms of what is valuable, rare, imitable, and non-substitutable. Be commercial in your mindset. Don´t be too airy-fairy. Tie in details of actual business benefits to make your points. Try to deliver your message at a point when people are ready to hear it. APIs are a great way to join data and digital solutions up to solve many of the industry´s biggest problems. When it comes to NEDs, usually the company comes to you. For that to happen you need a strong personal brand. Write papers, mentor, speak publicly and volunteer to build your brand. Only join a board where you can be authentically you. Being on several boards enables you to be involved in a wide range of projects. Listen carefully and be ready to make your points succinctly.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I found my way back into the mining industry through consulting. ´ ‘I used what was rare about me, what was valuable about me to influence others.’ ‘Being on boards feels entrepreneurial.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexatkins/ Email: alex.atkins@bigpond.com   RECOMMENDED READING: Working Backwards by Colin Bryar & Bill Carr - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Working-Backwards-Insights-Stories-Secrets/dp/B08KSDMDDV/ Range by David Epstein - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/B07PCS26MN/   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Frederick Bell, CEO of Elemental Royalties who are an emerging, rapidly growing gold royalty company with world-class, producing assets on four continents and are listed on the TSX. Fred has over 15 years of experience in the mining industry. Fredrick worked with a few explorers before taking the helm at Elemental Royalties just over 5 years ago. He talks about his journey and what Elemental Royalties have achieved to date. We also discuss how networking and building up your contact base is important from the very first day you start studying. Including, how doing this pays off as you develop your career. Fred is also on the committee of the young mining professionals.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Elemental Royalties offers its investors a diversified portfolio of interests, spread throughout the world. Elemental Royalties was generating revenue from day one of being set up. As a royalty company, they, and their shareholders, get paid without needing to reinvest. Diversification creates a lower risk profile. 80% of their portfolio is made up of operating mines based in a range of countries. Fredrick shares details of two of them in the podcast. They have cash flowing assets. They have a 1% NSR royalty on Wahgnion gold, which produced 175,000 ounces of gold last year. The royalty extends to the nearly 1000 sq. km that is still to be explored. The big royalty companies have the cash to continue investing during the bad times when there are some great deals available. In the mining world, you hear about opportunities through the people that you meet from the industry. Attend as many mining events as you can, while studying. Including young miners events. Without his connections and network Fredrick would not have been able to start up Elemental.   BEST MOMENTS ‘If you get to know good people, they tend to introduce you to other good people. ´ ‘The big royalty companies have 80% margins.’ ‘We have the same downside risk profile as a multibillion metal miner, with the growth potential of a junior explorer.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.elementalroyalties.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elementalroyalties/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elemental_Royal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElementalRoyalties/ Email:  info@elementalroyalties.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Gerard Barron who appeared back in April 2020 (Episode76), returns for a chat. He is the Chairman and CEO of the Metals Company who produce metals from polymetallic rocks to power electric vehicles. It was founded in 2021 through the merger of DeepGreen and the Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corporation to scale nodule collecting and onshore processing systems. Gerard is a builder of global companies in battery technology, media, and future-oriented resource development. He is both a chief executive and a strategic investor. Gerard is on a mission to help transition our planet away from fossil fuels and towards a circular resource economy. This episode discusses innovation and a new way of mining that greatly reduces the environmental impact on the earth. So be sure to listen and learn about this new way of mining.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The green revolution is going to be very metal intensive. Investors want ESG sustainable investment opportunities. Mining polymetallic nodules that are on, or just below, the surface of the ocean bed can be very beneficial for the planet. It can reduce mining CO2 emissions by more than 90%. Gerard speaks about more benefits in the podcast. The area of the ocean The Metals Company is focusing on contains a wide range of metals. The Metals Company expects to be able to mine enough nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper to build 280 million mid-size motor batteries. There is hardly anything living on the ocean bed, but The Metals Company is still working to protect it during the mining process. Ocean bed nodules can be extracted without generating any tailings or waste. The Metals Company is collaborating with other industries so they can play a big part in improving every aspect of turning nodules into batteries. Collaborating with other industries uncovers viable solutions that can be implemented fast. Brands that use eco-friendly materials will have a marketing edge, so demand for ocean metals will be strong.   BEST MOMENTS ‘(Battery) availability is the most important element that could put the whole green transition at risk.’ ‘(Ocean mining) can reduce tailings to zero, it can eliminate the need for waste.’ ‘Going forward we are going to absolutely collaborate with other industries.’   EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardbarron NASDAQ TMC - https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/tmc Twitter - https://twitter.com/themetalsco?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metals.co/?hl=en Website - https://metals.co/ Email – Gerard@metals.co/ Episode 76 of DDMP: https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/disrupting-mining-is-mining-the-ocean-the-next-big   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Rob welcomes back James Sykes who appeared back in July this year (Episode 156). When they had just made a fresh discovery. ACKIO in the Athabasca Basin. James Sykes is the CEO and Director of Baselode Energy, a fully funded Uranium exploration company that has achieved resounding success within the region, like holding a portfolio of highly prospective uranium exploration properties in the eastern side of the Atha-basca Basin. James has over 10 years of experience in the Athabasca Basin uranium exploration and discovery sector. He is on the podcast to discuss another exciting discovery he has made in the uranium space which may prove to be the big one. KEY TAKEAWAYS Baselode has recently picked up three exciting projects in the Athabasca Basin. They are using a new strategy to explore for high-grade uranium. An approach that is already bearing fruit. The Athabasca Basin 2.0 find is likely to be open pitable. Making the discovery cost $1.5 million, which has already turned into a $50 million market cap premium. They are waiting for assays on several additional finds that look to be high-grade too. The radioactivity readings indicate uranium. They are high too, which is a strong indication that there is a lot to be extracted. Size-wise the site has the makings to be the biggest in the world. Early in 2022, Baseload is due to start two more drills. In the summer, they are planning even more new projects. The uranium spot market is currently a powder keg market. The share price for Baseload has already resulted in two times the return.   BEST MOMENTS ‘It points to these large plumbing systems that can carry deposit uranium in high concentrations. ´ ‘We have at least a $9 million commitment to exploration in 2022.’ ‘Uranium prices have to go up, which will incentivize mining, which everyone benefits from in the long run.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Email: info@baselode.com Email: jsykes@uraniumgeologist.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/baselode-energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/BaselodeE Website: https://baselode.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Jason Stirbinskis, MD of Los Cerros who is an ASX listed exploration and mining company who is a leading Colombian gold explorer and developer with a focus in the regions of the Mid-Cauca Gold belt. Jason is a geologist by background and has an MBA and also happens to be the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Western Australia. He has led and been involved in many projects across the world in Australia, Africa, Central Asia, and South America. Jason is on the podcast to give us a more in-depth understanding of the Los Cerros company, the projects they are involved in, their recent capital raising and what it is like to mine in Columbia.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The Quinchia project is made up of many interesting targets which are at various stages of development. Miraflores DFS reserve is a modest-scale production project with sound financials. There are many more targets around Miraflores. Tesorito is more advanced, with many 200+m long high-grade hits starting on the surface. Drilling there is intense, and the great results have continued. Some of the new test holes around the edge of Tesorito have hit thirty-six meters at 3 grams per tonne. They have recently raised A$20 million. Los Cerros now has a dedicated target generation team that is working across their entire portfolio. Testorito is currently their focus. The risk profile of Columbia has improved considerably since the peace accord was signed to end the internal conflict. Confidence levels in Colombia are high, which is why several large mining firms are now setting up there. 2022 is set to be an even bigger year than 2021 for Los Cerros´ projects.   BEST MOMENTS ‘The more advanced projects have been the ones that have really driven the share price over the past 18 months. ´ ‘We went from $7 million market capitalization early last year through to $90 million now.’ ‘It's going to be just as exciting in 2022 as it was in 2021.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.loscerros.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-stirbinskis Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason_stir   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Andrew Swart, Global Mining and Metals Leader at Deloitte. He talks about some of their recently released reports that cover the following important topics: Building climate capability for a resilient mining sector - How leaders can prepare for tomorrow’s challenges The net-zero workforce Mining & Metals The future of work in mining - What will jobs look like in intelligent mining operations?   KEY TAKEAWAYS Each jurisdiction is at different stages of the decarbonisation journey and has different approaches. Foreseeing and preparing for the operational implications of climate change e.g., a higher risk of flooding, is another part of climate change resilience. To build climate change resilience companies need to look at the long term as well as the immediate risks Everyone in the organisation needs to take the climate challenge seriously. Some projects will lend themselves to a sustainable approach. Others will not make sense economically. Technology is going to help with energy efficiency. AI analytics will help to meet the climate challenge by targeting mining efforts more effectively. To be attractive to investors you have to have good green credentials. Digitization, automation, decarbonisation, and faster innovation are all going to create new types of roles and skill demands. Having a diverse, talented workforce has a huge impact on a firm´s ability to meet its ESG and climate change goals. Companies will have to look beyond traditional talent pools to create the workforce they need. BEST MOMENTS ‘The implications of climate change drives across the whole organization…from finance to operations. ´ ‘To be attractive to investors you have to be doing these (green) things.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Deloitte Mining Section - https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/energy-and-resources/topics/mining-and-metals.html Building climate resilience in the mining industry : https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/building-climate-capability-resilient-mining-sector.html The net-zero workforce Mining & Metals: https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/the-net-zero-workforce-mining-and-metals.html The future of working in a hi-tech, decarbonising mining industry: https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/insights/industry/mining-and-metals/future-of-mining-industry.html   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who was on early this year in March 2021 (Episode 121). Danny Callow is the CEO of African Gold Group, which is a Canadian exploration and development company with its focus on developing a gold mine in Mali, West Africa. A Camborne School of Mine graduate, Danny has extensive experience in African mining working for the likes of Glencore. The African Gold Group has received great news regarding their recently released DFS report. Danny shares the details, including speaking about their drilling programme and hybrid power plant.   KEY TAKEAWAYS In July 2021, they produced an updated Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). It showed that the project was very robust. The study concluded that there should be a pre-tax NPV of around $506 million with an IRR of 45% pre-tax. Cash flow estimates show that the setup costs will be covered after about 2.3 years. The mine should have a 16-year life. There are sulphide and oxide resources, as well as gold. In the podcast, Danny shares far more details about the financial viability of the project. More money has been raised, which has been channelled into further studies and drilling. There is much more to be explored. So far, they have only drilled 4kms of the 55kms of identified strike on the property. Danny explains that around 3.1 million ounces is sitting in those 4kms. In total, they have 300 sq. kms of concessions to explore. The first gold is expected to come out of the mine in 18 to 19 months. Most mines in Mali have to build standalone power plants. The power plant the African Gold Group has built includes solar and battery storage. Reducing their power fuel requirement by 43%. The emissions of noxious gases are reduced by between 35 and 40%.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We've just released an updated definitive study now, which not only includes additional oxides but also includes additional sulphides. ´ ‘We've seen a 66% increase in mineral reserves to 1.2 5 million ounces.’ ‘We've only drilled around four kilometres of strike on fifty-five kilometres of identified strike on the property.’   EPISODE RESOURCES African Gold Group - https://www.africangoldgroup.com Danny Callow LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-callow-acsm-84516b168/?originalSubdomain=za Twitter - https://twitter.com/AfricanGoldG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/africangoldgroup/ DDM podcast episode 121- https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/the-challenges-above-ground-an-interview-with-dann   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we have a returning guest who first appeared on the podcast back in June 2019 (episode 30). Daniel Major is the CEO of GoviEX Uranium, a mineral resource company focused on the exploration and development of its African uranium properties in Niger namely Madaoela, its mine permitted Mutanga Project in Zambia, and its exploration Falea Project in Mali.   Daniel is a Camborne School of Mines mine engineering graduate and has been at the helm of GoviEx for the past 9 years, developing the company into a position to become a Uranium producer in 2025. He is here today to give us an update on the company and about the uranium market in general.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   GoviEx has 3 projects in 3 different mining jurisdictions. Falea in Mali is a fascinating polymetallic project, which has a lot of potential. Madaoela in Niger is their keystone project, and it is already fully permitted. Niger started producing uranium in 1971. Power is not an issue in the area GoviEx is operating and the potential for solar is extremely good. The African Trade Group is developing several rail, road and shipping infrastructure projects which will greatly enhance Niger´s transport network. The infill drilling programme for Mutanga has gone well the operation remains a straightforward one. At Falea they have drilled below the uranium deposits, which the previous owner did not do. Deeper drilling has revealed copper, gold, and silver. GoviEx is very focused on ESG but does not take a one-size fits all approach. In Niger, the community has asked GoviEX to focus on education. It is very much a win-win for everyone. Marrying education with the nomadic lifestyle in Niger is one of the challenges they are working to overcome. In other areas, water, strengthening the food supply chain and clinics have been the priority.     BEST MOMENTS ‘(In Niger) the government is currently developing a programme of infrastructure upgrades. ´ ‘We are going to drill down into deeper targets and figure out if this is the source of the uranium.’ ‘With ESG you need to recognise that each community is different. Do not take a rubber stamp and try to apply it to everyone.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://goviex.com/ Contact form: https://goviex.com/contact/contact-us/ Email: info@goviex.com Email: daniel@goviex.com DDM podcast Episode 30: https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/uranium-the-future-with-daniel-major   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Alan Carter, a returning guest who we interviewed back in July 2020 (episode 86). He is the President & CEO of Cabral Gold, a mineral exploration company with a focus on gold and copper with a key asset is the Cuiu Cuiu gold project located in Northern Brazil.   A geologist by background, Alan is super passionate about this project having recorded a podcast last year, as he invested his own money into the project. We talk about some very positive developments in the Tapajos region particularly with respect to the TZ project which is adjacent to your Cuiu Cuiu project. We talk about the recent investment they secured and the 43 additional targets they have discovered within an 8km radius of the 2 known deposits at Cuiu Cuiu which looks exciting.   KEY TAKEAWAY Two deposits are already defined, totalling about a million ounces. As well as extensive gold-in-oxide blankets. There are currently 5 rigs turning on the project. It is in a very productive area and Cabral has uncovered 43 more targets so far. Some boulders at those targets average 91 grammes a tonne, which equates to circa 3 ounces a tonne. The capital cost of extraction from gold-in-oxide blankets is low. No digging or grinding is needed so production can start very quickly. The neighbouring TZ project is highly likely to go into production soon. It will be Brazil´s 3rd largest goldmine. The presence of such a big mine in the area will lead to significant infrastructure improvements. There are a lot of new mines coming on stream in Brazil, which is attracting talent. Before investing look at the quality of the management team. A management team that has invested their own money in their company is a good sign. In the podcast, Alan explains why he has done exactly that. For investors projects that already have resources up and running are usually a good option. BEST MOMENTS ‘You need a management team that can raise money. ´ ‘I have put a lot of my own money to work in the company.’ ‘I´ve never seen a gold exploration project with this kind of potential before.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Cabral Gold - https://cabralgold.com/corporate/management/ Alan Carter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-carter-636a796a/?originalSubdomain=ca DDM episode 86: https://omny.fm/shows/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast/the-creative-challenges-of-gold-with-alan-carter   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Iain Pickard (Partner) and Edward Haslam (Head of Mining) at Strategia Worldwide who help clients build resilience and protect value by understanding, testing, and managing risk in various industries, including mining. In this important episode, we discuss their 24/7 tailings monitoring solution they are rolling out. Managing tailings risk using a global standard. We talk about what companies need to do to comply with the new Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management and the technologies that are available to help with addressing the requirements.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Strategia has about over 120 senior advisors and associates located around the world. They are drawn from different areas of the industry so have expertise in every facet of mining and every mining region. Mine owners regulators and investors are collectively invested in finding ever safer Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF) In many ways, legacy dams are at a higher risk than operational ones. Yet nobody is sure knows how many of these dams exist. TSS failures impact everyone. Including uninvolved mines that see their costs soar and experience more resistance to their activities. In Chile, from next year, 24/7 monitoring of TSFs will be obligatory. This approach is increasingly the norm across the world. Some insurance companies have already withdrawn from mining because of TSF related risk. Others not not provide D&O cover that includes TSS failure. An independent “what-if” study alerts firms to risks that they have not previously considered and can tee up the monitoring system. Every site is different, there is no one-size-fits-all TSF monitoring solution;  it needs to monitor the risks to the facility using the best suited sensors. In areas where 4G is not available, satellite comms systems are a viable alternative. Firms need to review their TSF maintenance and ask the right questions. Many of which are shared in the podcast.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Currently, TSF risk is virtually impossible to insure.’ ‘It (TSF monitoring) is becoming a regulatory issue.’ ‘Using the right technology, you can actually ensure 24-hour consistent, constant monitoring, of your TSF’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.strategiaworldwide.com/   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Peter Dembicki, President and CEO of Tier One Silver. An exploration company that was spun out from Auryn Resources on October 9, 2020. The Company is focused on creating significant value for shareholders through the discovery of world-class silver, gold, and base metal deposits in Peru. Peter has a background in wealth management and talks to us about Tier One Silver. Telling us about their current drilling programme around the company’s flagship project in Peru. As well as providing updates on Curibaya and the surface work at Hurricane Silver. Also, they talk about how they are getting back to face to face networking having recently attended the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Auryn Resources had great assets but was spread too thin, which is why they created 3 new entities, including Tier One Silver. The Tier One team is extremely experienced, with several big past successes under their belts. Tier One is focusing on largely underexplored areas that nonetheless have exceptional numbers. Mining is nothing new to Peru, but big areas of the country are still underexplored. In the past, the local community did not benefit much from mining. That is changing fast. Most of Tier One´s drill sites are located in the desert which makes it easier to explore and mine without disturbing anyone. Hurricane won´t be drill ready for 10 to 12 months. Face to face networking is making it far easier to find investors. Every country´s renewable energy plans are in some way dependent on silver. High and growing demand, coupled with relatively low stocks means the price of silver is set to take off, at some point. Although it is likely to continue to be a volatile metal.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We have a technical team that has been a part of multiple discoveries. ´ ‘There are some serious high-grade targets to go after.’ ‘Even at this price at $14, $10 silver, our projects are going to make sense.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter: @TierOneSilver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tier-one-silver   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Richard Murrell who is the site director at Anglo American on the Woodsmith mine here in the UK. Having studied at the Camborne School of mine and worked both here in the UK and in Australia, Richard has a passion and desire to help the younger generation and graduates in the mining industry.   He is coming onto the podcast to give some advice to graduates in their early years. But also, to advise managers and more senior mining professionals in hiring young engineers for their business and operations.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Don´t send a generic letter. Do your homework, send it to the right person and make it specific. Be sure to follow up on the emails or letters you send. Research is essential. The more you know about a company and its projects the better. Networking is vital. Many, many people have found jobs at networking events. Being on the tools underground may not be what you want to do forever, but it’s still very good experience. When at university seek out jobs that teach you related skills. For example, work on a building site instead of in a cafe. Build up your own skills, don´t expect your company to always pay for training. The industry has to be proactive about selling mining as a career to stand any chance of filling the skill gap. People need to be made aware that mining can be done in an environmentally friendly way. Many people just assume that a mining career means having to move abroad. Increasingly, that is not the case. The industry needs to make that clearer. The UK mining industry is buoyant, environmentally friendly and has a bright future. Apprenticeships are vital to the industry. Get children building as soon as possible. Technical Lego or Meccano are great. Teach your children about fossils, geology, and visit quarries and engineered facilities.     BEST MOMENTS ‘Keep sending those emails off, keep approaching, but also keep following up. ´ ‘If you can start at the bottom maybe as a nipper or a truck driver underground it´s invaluable experience.’ ‘There are around 2000 mines and quarries operating in the UK.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: Re-imagining mining to improve people's lives | Anglo American LinkedIn: Richard Murrell - Site Director - Anglo American | LinkedIn Email: richard.murrell@angloamerican.com Lego Caterpillar D11 Bulldozer set - https://brickset.com/article/63317/first-look-at-42131-cat-d11-bulldozer   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Matthew Laustrup. He is the sales manager for First Climate, a leading service provider of carbon emissions, supporting private and public sector organizations in achieving their climate and sustainability objectives. Matthew discusses how they can help mining companies with their carbon and green energy agendas. This is going to play a major part in mining companies’ future strategies over the coming years. So, now is the time to prepare if you are not already doing so.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Last year, the voluntary carbon market retired or transacted just over 100 million tonnes of carbon. First Climate alone was involved in retiring or transacting 10 million tonnes of that. Reducing and offsetting carbon emissions is not something that can wait. There are two types of carbon markets. Matthew explains what they are. Now that renewable energies are economically viable, there is no need for the carbon market to support those. Using carbon neutral products is gaining ground, including in the mining sector. Many mining companies are working hard to neutralise their carbon and making huge changes to do it. Building facilities with eco-friendly materials make a big difference. In the podcast, Matthew shares some examples. Avoiding emissions is essential. Matthew shares several ways to do this throughout the episode. The different types of carbon credits and the cost of them is discussed. Using a verified carbon project is essential, several good options are talked about in the podcast. It is important to bear in mind that some projects take years to neutralise carbon.   BEST MOMENTS ‘First Carbon is involved in around 150 projects, throughout the world. ´ ‘The voluntary market needs to scale up to 1 billion tonnes to have an impact on global emissions.’ ‘You need to be in for the long haul if you are developing your own projects.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.firstclimate.com/en/meet-the-team/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-climate/ LinkedIn: Matthew Laustrup – Sales Manager - Carbon and Renewable Energy – First Climate AG | LinkedIn Email: matthewlaustrup@firstclimate.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode, we chat to Paul Johnson, CEO of Power Metal Resources who are a London Listed Metals Exploration and Development Company whose main objective is discovering large scale metal deposits, with a focus on cobalt, copper, gold, lithium, nickel, PGMs and silver. They have active projects in Australia, Botswana, Canada, The DRC, Tanzania, and the USA Paul is a chartered accountant by background and is an experienced public company director having served on a number of public listed companies and is here today to tell us more about the exciting things that Power Metal Resources are up to with the various projects they are involved in. KEY TAKEAWAYS When the market is volatile, stay focused and stick to the plan. Diversification provides strength, especially in metals, which is why Power Metals is involved in many markets and locations. The biggest returns come from companies where the management team have access to sufficient equity. Power metals maintains good working capital. This enables them to quickly exploit opportunities and keep operating in tough times. Nurturing sound working relationships across different jurisdictions builds strength. Choosing to work with the right people is the key to successful partnerships Mining can be a rollercoaster; your portfolio is going to go down at times. Paul has found that persevering has led to him making good money. You won´t make much money if you only buy popular. Look at the fundamentals of the company as well as doing your usual due diligence. BEST MOMENTS ‘I needed to find a way to make some money pretty quickly and I turned to the AIM market. ´ ‘The most important thing is the have the best people around you.’ ‘We have a robust working capital position, money is carefully allocated to the projects that can deliver the most value, earliest.’  EPISODE RESOURCES Website: Home | Power Metals Corp LinkedIn: Power Metals Corp. | LinkedIn Phone: 0776 6465617 – send text Email: Paul.Johnson@powermetalscorp.com or info@powermetalscorp.com VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Benedikt Kirchgaessler who is the CEO and founder of CyanoGuard. A company that manufactures and provides the best solution for safe and efficient cyanide monitoring and management within the mining industry. Their mission is to minimize toxic reagent usage, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve precious metal recoveries for gold mines by providing a reliable, user-friendly, and intelligent real-time cyanide monitoring and optimization solution. Benedikt has a background in biochemistry and biotechnology as well as the founder of CyanoGuard. He talks about the company and how gold mining companies can benefit from their product in the processing of gold.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Better monitoring leads to better control. Only when you have accurate timely data can you make the right decisions. Proper cyanide monitoring greatly improves the efficiency of the gold recovery process. By about 2 or 3%. The amount of chemicals used can also be reduced by up to 20%. How much a mine saves depends on its size. But between 2 to 10 million dollars per year is not unusual. Safety is also improved. There is only a finite supply of metals, so to meet demand the industry has to become more efficient. Installation is fast and easy to scale. How mining companies embrace technology is set to play a major role in how successful they are. Their sonic monitoring solutions can be adapted to suit the needs of any type of mine.   BEST MOMENTS ‘There is a lot of technology out there that is used in other areas that can help mines to become more sustainable and safer. ´ ‘Our solutions really make an impact.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.cyanoguard.com/ Request a demo: https://www.cyanoguard.com/request-demo LinkedIn: CyanoGuard AG | LinkedIn Twitter: CyanoGuard AG (@CyanoGuard) / Twitter Call; +41 44 505 1001 or +61 8 7711 3317 or +511 700 3314 Email: contact@cyanoguard.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Brett Grist, the Exploration Manager of Cornwall Resources who are focusing on the Redmoor Tin/Tungsten/Copper mining project located in eastern Cornwall, SW of England. The company is owned by AIM-listed Strategic Minerals PLC.   Brett has a background as a Geologist. He has more than 20 years of experience in exploration and mining project development. Playing a leading role in projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Including taking projects from early exploration through feasibility and into development. He also co-chairs the UK mining group of the Critical Minerals Association.   Brett shares his career and overcoming a tragedy by developing leukaemia to now leading the way in putting Cornwall on the mining map. He explains the developments they are making with Cornwall Resources. How they are forging partnerships with Camborne School of Mines. At a time when government assistance is slowly coming to fruition. These are exciting times for the Cornwall region and perhaps the rest of the UK when it comes to the mining industry.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   The idea that Cornwall has been all mined out is most definitely not correct. Cornwall Resources is looking mainly for tungsten and copper. Quite a lot of discovery work was done in the mid-80s, but a drop in prices stopped the deposits from being mined. Cornwall Resources is gathering and creating mining data in digital formats. Cornwall is one of the heavily mined areas. Yet, it is also one of the most under-explored areas. There is the potential for the UK to home produce the metals they need for the green revolution. It is time for companies to come together and lobby the government, so they understand the opportunity and make things easier. The UK has plenty of people with the right exploration and mining skills. Working out who has the mineral rights in the UK is still quite a fragmented process, which can be time-consuming. We still need to educate the public about how vital mining is to society. Work with the community to find solutions. For example, putting a straw bale wall up solve their drill rig noise issue.   BEST MOMENTS ‘You adapt, work out how to do it and find good people to work with. ´ ‘Many people say “Cornwall, it´s all been mined out hasn´t it” Well, that´s not the case.’ ‘In Cornwall, the planning authorities are generally supportive.’ ‘Modern mining is a different thing. We need to get that message out.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.cornwallresources.com LinkedIn: Brett Grist - Exploration Manager - Cornwall Resources Limited | LinkedIn Email: info@cornwallresources.com https://www.anthonynolan.org/    VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Clem Rowe, Managing Director at IPI Packers who are a leading designer and manufacturer of down-hole products with distinctly different inflatable packer technology. These inflatable packers can be used in mining for rock burst mitigation, block caving hydro-fracture, remote or deep permeability testing, rock-stress testing and also custom-made solutions to fit your requirements.   Clem has over 30 years of experience in the design and manufacture of inflatable packers and discusses how their products are used and can benefit the mining industry in a variety of ways.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The best way to think of an inflatable packer is as a balloon on a stick, that can be inserted into a hole and inflated. Inflatable packers are an especially flexible, strong, durable, and often easy to deploy form of packing. Permeability testing is one of the largest uses of inflatable packers within the mining industry. They can also be used for pre-conditioning. Inflatable packers are also a good fit for solution mining. During the podcast, Clem explains the benefits of their innovative Standard Wireline Packer System (SWiPS®). IPI´s unique software package enables them to predict what will happen when their system is applied and plan accordingly. Even with CoVid, IPI Packers turnover has doubled. They are continuing to expand fast with new facilities opening across the globe.     BEST MOMENTS ‘We´re doing our best to prove that our inflatable packers are the best high-performance choice in all applications. ´ ‘It uses water to inflate the backhoe instead of gas.’ ‘Every product we produce is in some way an innovation.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.inflatable-packers.com/IPI/index  LinkedIn: IPI Packers | LinkedIn  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/IPI-Packers-546485666271740/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ipipackers    VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/  http://www.mining-international.org  https://twitter.com/MiningConsult  https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3      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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Ric Davies, a specialist and expert in native title within the mining industry. He has a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years. Ric understands native title at State and at Federal level. He covers everything including exploration, mining, infrastructure, and has particular expertise in Aboriginal Land.   Ric prides himself on taking a can-do, common-sense approach to cooperative development. During the podcast, he provides a wider understanding of native titles. Including common issues and how to best overcome these challenges. Giving you some hints and tips, you can use to successfully negotiate these agreements. An insightful episode where the common theme seems to be building relationships with landowners. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining on native lands landscape has changed hugely in the past 20 years. Many mining companies are negative about native title, despite the fact that its existence also generates opportunities. Heritage surveys offer benefits. They uncover all kinds of new information and artefacts. Usually, once you get face to face and build a relationship you can solve any issues. Don’t be scared of the process. Following it takes time, but it works. There is a huge need for people with a proper understanding of mining and native titles to work in the industry. Each indigenous group is different. Even in the same country, you will need to adapt your approach in each area. Interacting with the community early is essential. As is regularly updating them. Not being truthful backfires. The destruction of the Juukan cave heritage site is bound to lead to drastic change. Indigenous groups are now better organised. They are taking the initiative and commercialising their rights, taking on the role of partners. More indigenous people are working in the mining industry, and they are starting to take on more senior roles. The mining industry will adapt. It has always evolved and will do so in this case. BEST MOMENTS ‘Negotiations were driven by lawyers, who knew everything about the law but knew nothing about mining. ´ ‘Groups will judge you on things, not words… get out there and talk to people.’ ‘I think there are going to be big changes coming.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: http://www.daviesanddavies.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/ric-davies-6b539468 Email: office@daviesanddavies.com.au   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Steve Penny again who appeared in Episode 124 back in March this year. You may want to listen to that episode as well, after listening to this. Steve is a full-time commodity investor specialising predominately in precious metals and uranium stocks. Someone Rob has been personally following since last year. He is a paid member of his newsletter “The Silverchartlist” where he shares useful tips on investing. Where Steve shows the actual trades he is making in real-time. As well as updating his subscribers on current market trends across a handful of commodities. He writes two newsletters. One is free, the other has a very low cost paid newsletter. They are both invaluable and provide an insight into a basket of selected mining stocks. In them, he provides commentary on what these stocks are doing. He gives us an update on the precious metals and Uranium market but more importantly, also educate us on investing in mining stocks. Rob started investing late last year and certainly understands a lot more about commodity investing. He is sure he will do well as we enter a commodities bull-market over the coming years.   KEY TAKEAWAYS With the right guidance, it is possible to invest successfully in commodities even if you are not involved in the mining industry Recently the market fell back a bit, this is helping to adjust things to better reflect reality A lower market makes it easier for new investors to get involved Silver and gold always thrive when governments are indebted. Steve explains how that works, in the podcast. Uranium is particularly interesting because of what is happening to nuclear power. Battery metals have a lot of potential. Steve talks about some of them in more detail during the podcast. Commodities have never been so cheap relative to other investment vehicles. When it comes to commodity investing, there is nothing wrong with using an ETF to get started. Steve´s free newsletter is a good way to build your knowledge of the commodities market or get started as an investor.   BEST MOMENTS ‘It also gives new participants the opportunity to begin to accumulate positions. ´ ‘Commodities have never been so cheap relative to general equities and real estate.’ ‘You want to accumulate before the big pop. Because when it goes, they will go fast.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Click here to subscribe to his free newsletter to see what he is doing:  https://lddy.no/10e6q   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today´s episode, we have a returning guest, Krishan Gopaul who is the Market Intelligence Manager at the World Gold Council.   He talks about the Gold Demand Trends quarterly report for Q1 2021, and what’s been happening in the world of gold over the last few months. He briefly talks about the history of gold and why it’s been valued throughout history.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   There is still a strengthening demand for gold. This is the case for gold coins and jewellery too. Central banks are continuing to buy gold. Including some that have not bought much over the past few years. Krishan explains why that is during the podcast. Interest rates have played a huge role in driving gold investment, especially for private investors. Fear of inflation is playing a role. Gold is still a popular hedging product. Mine production is continuing to recover from the CoVid crisis. Gold recycling is helping to balance the market and stop demand from outstripping supply too much. Greater job creation and higher wages are set to further boost the gold jewellery sector. Gold has worked as a currency since 500 BC. In some parts of the world, it is still used as an unofficial currency. Since the 2000s new gold markets have emerged e.g., small consumers in China. Gold is unlikely to see its reputation change anytime soon. It is seen as a source of safety as well as returns. BEST MOMENTS “Interest rates have played a huge role in driving gold investment. ´ ’The market has shifted to a much more balanced picture, not so heavily weighted towards jewellery.’ ‘500/600 BC is when we started to see gold coinage.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Krishan Gopaul - https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/our-research-team/krishan-gopaul Twitter - https://twitter.com/goldcouncil Website - https://www.gold.org/   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this interview, Rob chats to Tim Livesey, Director and Group CEO of Oriole Resources. They are an AIM-listed exploration company, operating in Africa and Europe. Focusing on early-stage gold exploration in Cameroon and the more advanced Senala gold project in Senegal. Tim, who is a geologist by trade, has a wealth of experience in early-stage exploration and development. They talk about the exciting opportunities and scope of potential there is in Cameroon with Oriole acquiring several licenses in the country. KEY TAKEAWAYS Oriole has been focusing on new frontiers, primarily in Cameroon. As well as extracting maximum value from their existing Senegal assets. Cameroon is an area that has not been explored much, despite the geology being well placed for multiple commodities. Licences are readily available in Cameroon. The authorities have done a good job of making licensing, financing, and geological data more easily available. Other mining firms are setting up in Cameroon too and there are plenty of opportunities for everyone. Oriole operates dynamically and quickly. Their cash flow is currently very good. In all 4 Cameroon drilling sites, they have identified strong potential for organic gold. Trenching is also taking place in other areas of Cameroon. Soon, they will get back multi-element as well as gold results. Exploration of all of the Senegal sites is also motoring ahead, including some diamond holes. They are also involved in Egypt and Dibuto. BEST MOMENTS ‘Cameroon is spectacularly well placed for multiple commodities. ´ ‘The Cameroonian government is very supportive.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Oriole Twitter - @OrioleResources https://twitter.com/orioleresources LinkedIn – Oriole Resources PLC https://www.linkedin.com/company/oriole-resources-plc Tim Livesey LinkedIn – Tim Livesey https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tim-livesey-3744074?trk=people-guest_people_search-card VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Richard Papp, Managing Director at UNEXMIN Geo-Robotics, a company that is a private spin-off arising from the U-NEX-MIN project and that has the IP of the robotic platform they have produced. The company is pioneering surveying solutions for flooded environments. During the podcast, Richard, who has a background in geology and geophysics, is going to talk about the exciting and innovative advances they are making in geo-robotics. Including, how this can be used in the mining sector in both underground and open-pit mines.  Providing solutions for areas of any type of mine that are under water. KEY TAKEAWAYS Submersibles makes it possible to explore and assess flooded mines. In the EU alone there are 30,000+ closed mines. Many of which have since flooded, so the potential market for UNEXMIN is huge. Many of these mines have the potential to be re-opened using new technology. The rising demand for most metals and minerals is pushing the price up making resurrecting old mines viable and desirable. The robots are fitted with multiple systems which makes them robust, highly manoeuvrable, precise, and easy to direct accurately. Robots can dive in places humans can´t. There are several other markets outside of mining for these diving and exploring robots. The robots can also be used for water and chemical sampling. They can create 3D maps of any mining facility, tunnel, or cave. When specialist cameras are used it is possible to detect what minerals are left in the mine. Rock sampling capabilities are also in development. The robots can be used in any kind of water. But there are some temperature limitations. The robot is modular, which makes it versatile and enables users to choose what type of information they collect. BEST MOMENTS ‘In the European Union, there are 30,000 closed mines that could now be viable again. Many of them are flooded. ´ ‘Based on the scientific data we collect we can make extremely detailed 3D models.’ ‘By using multispectral and hyperspectral cameras it is also possible to detect what minerals are left in the mine.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://unexmin-georobotics.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unexmin-georobotics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unexmin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNEXUP Website: https://unexup.eu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/unexup_eit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unexup_eit/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1azd5LxBBaa6_6C-nsbEQ/videos   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Andrew Cunningham, CEO of Walkabout Resources who are an ASX listed African-focussed energy minerals developer who is fast-tracking the development of the high-grade Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project in SE Tanzania so they can take advantage of forecast market conditions for Flake Graphite deposits with high ratios of Large and Jumbo flakes. Andrew is a geologist with a background. He has worked across Australia and Africa during his 20 years-plus career, managing all areas of exploration and development projects from project generation to the completion of feasibility studies. Here we talk more about the Lindi project, where they’re with this and the short to medium outlook as they head into the construction stage. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having a background as a geologist makes it easier to recognise opportunities. Namibia is a fantastic country to work in. Very friendly and stable. The project is now fully funded, and construction is starting. Tanzania has huge potential. The quality of the graphite is high. With graphite the grade is key. The Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project is extremely high-grade. Demand for the larger flakes they are going to produce is especially strong, so profit margins are high. Graphite is needed for battery storage, which is pushing demand up across all kinds of graphite. There are a lot of downstream opportunities for the mine, that will be developed later. BEST MOMENTS ‘The commodity graphite is very exciting, at the moment. ´ ‘The larger your flake, the more money you get for it.’ ‘Between 500 and 700% more graphite will be needed between 2030 and 2050.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Walkabout Resources website: https://www.wkt.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walkabout-resources-ltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/walkaboutres?lang=en VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest Michael Konnert (Episode 78 back in May 2020). He is the CEO and Founder of Vizsla Silver Corp, a junior mining company, exploring, developing, and acquiring precious and base metal assets in Mexico.   Michael is the young entrepreneur at the helm of Vizsla Silver where he has achieved a lot in a short space of time. In this episode, he discusses the exciting things that have happened over the last 12-14 months. As well as sharing details of Vizsla Copper, a spin-out company that they have recently formed.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   Over the last 20 months Vizsla has made several significant silver discoveries. They have raised over $110 million for the company. Vizsla turned CoVid into an opportunity by using the pause to drill deeper into where they would explore next. The CoVid crisis has helped to make them even more nimble. Treating the community as owners and giving them options is something Vizsla believes in doing. Shareholders of Vizsla Silver will become shareholders of Vizsla Copper. As they will if the highly promising Beasley copper project comes to fruition. Inflation is going to be good for metals. Silver is a very tight market. Demand does not need to go up much for the price to soar. Most green projects rely heavily on electrification and the building of new infrastructure so there will be huge demand for metals.     BEST MOMENTS ‘In less than 10 years, Vizsla has gone from exploration to being silver´s next big growth story out of Mexico. ´ ‘It’s great to see what a bit of mineral exploration and discovery can do for an area and community.’   EPISODE RESOURCES YouTube: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vizsla-resources/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VizslaSilver YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCA7d1ZH7j9dn5cpqZZPVg Vizsla - https://www.vizslaresources.com   Michael Konnert LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkonnert/?originalSubdomain=ca Michael Konnert Twitter - https://twitter.com/konnertm?lang=en   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Kyler Hardy, CEO of Cloudbreak Discovery who is a specialist, early-stage project generator with a diverse portfolio of mineral assets. Cloudbreak owns equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa   Kyler has over 20 years of experience in the resources sector in executive and management positions and talks to us about project generation and the projects they are involved in. KEY TAKEAWAYS   Cloudbreak Discovery has evolved. They are a dynamic firm that moves fast. Projects come to them as well as them uncovering new assets. They have already put together 10 major projects. Kyler shares details of some of them in the podcast. Cloudbreak Discovery mainly focuses on basalts and industrial mining like copper, zinc, and lead, sand, and gravel. They are heavily involved in exploiting resources that produce the products that are needed for the green revolution. Cloudbreak Discovery has recently made some strong additions to their management team to give themselves more reach. The firm´s Helium asset is due to reach target depth very soon. When working out which projects are viable, jurisdiction is the most important consideration. The firm is currently exploring the battery metals sector in Africa. BEST MOMENTS ‘We go out and find things that others haven´t necessarily found or deploy technical ideas others haven’t necessarily thought of. ´ ‘We´ve been actively reviewing a pretty healthy portfolio in West Africa.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: Cloudbreak Discovery PLC – A project generator for the natural resource sector. Email: Info@ cloudbreakdiscovery.com Twitter: Cloudbreak Discovery plc (@CloudbreakPlc) / Twitter LinkedIn: Cloudbreak Discovery Plc | LinkedIn   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Denis Laviolette, Executive Chair of GoldSpot Discoveries. It is are a technology/investment company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to significantly improve mineral exploration targeting on both a regional and local scale. Denis is a geologist by background and has worked on three different continents, Canada, Norway, and Ghana during his career. He has a range of experience working on advanced mine operations, start-up mine management, grassroots exploration, and financing and acquisitions. Now he is bringing machine learning to the resources sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS Increasingly, mineral explores are using big data and machine learning to accelerate exploration. Goldspot´s focus is on reducing risk. Getting more out of the data you have is a big part of doing this. Their team consists of many specialised individuals that also have expertise in sub-disciplines for example geology or geophysics. They employ data scientists as well as geoscientists. Currently, the accuracy of the data they are given initially is not adequate. So, there is always an element of additional research necessary. The fact that, over the decades, geologists have used different names for the same rock means core samples need to be relogged to be useful. Goldspot has developed Litho Lens to speed up core relogging. It uses historic core photos. Data needs to be accurate. In the podcast, Denis shares several examples of how the flaws with the data can be recognised and how it can be cleaned up. Sometimes it is possible to use data from a neighbouring project to learn more about your asset. Goldspot is starting to offer its AI tools and software to individual companies so they can use them to speed up their exploration. BEST MOMENTS ‘With any particular mining project, the data sets are different, the problems that need solving are different. ´ ‘It's about that front end work, standardization, homogenization and cleaning up the data.’  EPISODE RESOURCES Email: denis@goldspot.ca Denis Laviolette LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/denis-laviolette-928a30a7 Website: https://goldspot.ca/ LinkedIn: GoldSpot Discoveries Corp. | LinkedIn Twitter: https://twitter.com/goldspotd?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/GoldSpot-Discoveries-Corp VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

DESCRIPTION In this episode, we chat with Anton Du Plessis, CEO of Zinnwald Lithium who are focused on fast-tracking the late stage, integrated Zinnwald Lithium Project in Germany to production. In order to supply a suite of high-value battery-grade lithium products to Europe’s rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets.   Anton has an investment banking background and is at the helm to take this project forward. He explains more about the European lithium battery market and how Zinnwald Lithium will play a major part in this.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   Zinnwald´s site is in an area where mining has taken place for 400+ years. There is plenty of local talent. Importantly, including industrial chemists, which is vital for lithium. The community is proud of its mining history and the fact that the lithium that will be mined will help the environment. Battery technology and the price have now reached the point where it is truly viable. The world wants to go from 3 million electric cars to over 100 million as quickly as possible. It is expected that demand for lithium will grow by 18 to 20% per annum on a compound annual growth basis. The EU wants to have a localised supply of lithium, so they are very supportive. The site should be able to produce other products too, including lithium carbonate and hydroxide. Zinnwald is on track to be the first European Lithium producer to start production.     BEST MOMENTS ‘In terms of energy density, charging capacity, batteries are now a workable product for certain new applications ´ ‘In Europe, battery factory capacity is set to grow from circa 30-kilowatt hours to 700 by the late 2020s.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: Zinnwald Lithium LinkedIn - Anton du Plessis - Chief Executive Officer - Zinnwald Lithium plc | LinkedIn Twitter: Zinnwald Lithium Plc (@ZinnwaldLithium) / Twitter   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/  http://www.mining-international.org  https://twitter.com/MiningConsult  https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3      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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Ali Haji, CEO of ION Energy who is an emerging leader in the exploration and development of Mongolia’s lithium salars. They are well poised to play a strong role as the world embarks upon the third wave of the clean energy revolution. The Company has one of the largest explorations, and the first lithium brine licences ever granted in Mongolia   Ali has a Computer Science degree and international experience in asset management, risk analysis and program governance. He discusses their exciting ION project in Mongolia and does so in some detail.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Only 3% of Mongolia has been explored, so there is huge potential. ION Energy has uncovered rich lithium brine resources. The growing demand for electric vehicles is bound to drive demand for lithium. Being close to China means that they are perfectly placed to take advantage of a huge market. Between them, the board has over 100 years of successful mining experience. Half the board are Mongolian.  Employing locals buys a lot of goodwill. 20% of the GDP is driven by mining. The company will continue to explore its assets throughout 2021. At the end of the year, they expect to bring in a strategic investor, which will generate a cash injection. That cash will open up the chance to buy more licences and enable the company to go into production. They are planning to provide an exit for their shareholders in 18 to 24 months. ION Energy plans to leverage green energy.     BEST MOMENTS ‘Lithium is going to make a comeback as a result of electric vehicle demand. ´ ‘As a team, we have over 100 years of exploration and mining success around the world.’   EPISODE RESOURCES ION Energy Press Release - https://www.ionenergy.ca/exploration-completed-at-ions-100-owned-baavhai-uul-project/ Website: https://www.ionenergy.ca LinkedIn: ION Energy | LinkedIn Facebook: Ion Energy - Inicio | Facebook Twitter: ion_energy (@ion_energy) / Twitter   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Max Denning, CEO & Director at Tungsten West who are restarting the World Class Hemerdon Tungsten-Tin Deposit located in South Devon, UK. They were incorporated in 2019 as a special purpose vehicle to purchase the Hemerdon Project out of receivership.    Max has over 10 years of experience in the mining sector mainly in commercial & finance, management consultancy and project delivery. He was previously GM Commercial & Finance of Pan African Minerals and now is in the hot seat at Tungsten West. In the podcast, he explains how things have moved forward since the operation was taken over from Wolf Minerals. They are looking to list on the AIM soon, so we discuss this plus why they decided to take on this exciting but challenging world-class operation.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Demand for tungsten and tin is growing. For many applications, e.g., wind turbines there is no viable alternative to tungsten. Taking a slightly different approach to the production of the tungsten and tin is part of the reason this formerly unprofitable asset is now viable again. The plant has been updated. Using new technology will produce significant yield increases. The ore will be pre concentrated before sending it for processing. That means much higher yields. Tungsten West is now working more closely with the local community and, so far, have had a good response. The source of the noise issue that was a big problem for the community and former owners has been identified. Fortunately, there are several viable ways to solve that issue. The expectation is to be in full production at Hemerdon in 2022. Tungsten West is exploring other opportunities in the Southwest of the UK. BEST MOMENTS ‘We have strong contacts. Specifically, in metallurgy, people who have a strong focus on Tungsten. ´ ‘Now that the plant is in care and maintenance, we have been able to go in there and make the fundamental changes that are required.’ ‘Tungsten is an enabling metal. Without tungsten, you don´t have many industries at all.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website - https://www.tungstenwest.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tungsten-west-limited Twitter - Tungsten West Ltd. (@TungstenWest) / Twitter VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to James Sykes, who is CEO and Director of Baselode Energy, a fully funded Uranium exploration company that has achieved resounding success within the region. For example, holding a portfolio of highly prospective uranium exploration properties in the eastern side of the Athabasca Basin.   James has over 10 years of experience in uranium exploration and discovery in the Athabasca Basin. His experience has also enabled him to lead the technical team for NexGen Energy, to make the Arrow discovery during the first 3 drill campaigns - the largest development-stage uranium deposit in Canada. James, a geologist by trade discusses his 1.0 and 2.0 thesis models around uranium exploration. As well as what he and the company are looking to achieve in the uranium space.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Baselode Energy is only a year old, but the team has decades of experience and success when it comes to Uranium exploration. They are fully funded. The Uranium market has not been this hot for about 15 years now.  Uranium has always been important for green energy. But there is stigma surrounding its use. This perception is changing. We have more nuclear reactors now than we did 20 years ago.  The supply of uranium has not kept pace. In fact, mines have closed, so the conditions are right for the price to climb. Baselode Energy is looking in areas where glaciers have removed surface rocks to great depths so that they do not have to dig too far. James and his team have tapped into new aerial scanning techniques to help them to identify the most promising areas. The world´s use of electricity is increasing steeply. China, India, and Russia are all building new reactors and increasing the capacity of their existing ones. Baselode Energy has the lowest number of shares of their peers meaning that when the price goes up investors really feel the benefit. Supply of Uranium is going to be tight for a while.  Open-pit uranium mines take circa 8 years to come on stream, underground typically it takes decades. Baselode has 3 areas, which they are exploring at speed. They are scheduled to start drilling this year on 2 of their sites and the other one in 2022. BEST MOMENTS ‘We are looking for high-grade uranium because we know that is what makes the deposits tick. ´ ‘and nuclear has again been touted as being green. But we´ve got to get over that fear hurdle.’ ‘It is not a question of if uranium will come back, it is a question of when uranium comes back.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Email: info@baselode.com Email: jsykes@uraniumgeologist.com LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/baselode-energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/BaselodeE Website: https://baselode.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Steve Curtis, CEO of Caledonia Mining, a profitable cash generative gold producer with a strong growth profile. Their primary asset is the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe. They are listed on both the NY and London Stock Exchanges under the symbol (CMCL)   Steve is an accountant by background with over 30 years of experience. He has been in the mining industry for over 15 years and has been the head of the company since 2014. We talk about the increased Mineral Resource and Mineral Reverses at the Blanket Mine and their big infrastructure project, Central Shaft which is now in operation. We also discuss mining in Zimbabwe and how they navigated their way through the turmoil that the country has experienced over the past decade.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Steve´s accounting background has helped Caledonia Mining to navigate hyperinflation and a lack of foreign currency. He explains how in the podcast. The government is putting in place dollar retention schemes to help exporters, which will make the country more attractive for mining investment. Caledonia Mining Corp is Jersey registered, which is beneficial to shareholders. From a geological point of view, Zimbabwe is a great location which is one of the main reasons they are expanding there. Drilling and exploration of their other sites are ongoing. The plan is to stay in gold and to become a far larger producer. Investing in infrastructure has enabled them to mine deeper and across far more faces. Blanket mine still has plenty of reserves to exploit. Zimbabwe has a great workforce and investors are very welcome there. The infrastructure, roads etc. are still in good condition. Investing in solar is solving the power constraint issue and reducing the environmental impact their mining operation has. At this time, the economics of storing excess power in batteries is not right. But, they are working to address that issue. The Blanket mine is self-financing. Blanket mine staff and the community are both shareholders.     BEST MOMENTS ‘A company´s cash flow statement is its most meaningful statement. ´ ‘Our intention has always been to reward shareholders with a good dividend stream.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.caledoniamining.com/ Email: info@caledoniamining.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/caledoniamining     VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Mike Hodgson, CEO of Serabi Gold. An exploration and production company involved in the evaluation and development of gold deposits in Brazil.   Mike is a geologist by background and has worked across Europe and South America. Working for the likes of ACA Howe International Ltd, Rio Tinto and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd. His expertise is in narrow vein underground mining operations. He is here today to talk about Serabi gold, their recent acquisition and plans for development and exploration for Coringa, mining in Brazil and how to overcome negativity over the recent tailings issues in Brazil.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Small underground mining is challenging. It is all about quality, not quantity. Done right it is highly viable. Bringing Coringa on stream is creating the critical mass that Serabi Gold needs. Serabi Gold is investing in exploration around Polita. Coringa is planning to start its first blast in July 2021. The results are good, so there is potential for 80,000, maybe more, ounces. Brazil consists of 26 states, each of which operates differently. The government is actively looking for companies to operate there. So, at the state level things move fast and setting up there is not that difficult. Currently, even tiny, dry tailing dams are having to meet the same standards as the huge and potentially dangerous dams that are always wet. Serabi Gold has $70 million in the bank, is robust, making money and the gold price is up too, which boosts profitability.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Small is good, small is beautiful. It certainly works for us. ´ ‘You basically squeeze the water out of the tailings and actually have sand. Then you just stack it’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website - https://www.serabigold.com/ Email: contact@serabigold.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/serabi_gold   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Anthony Milewski, Chairman of Nickel 28, an innovative battery metal focused investment vehicle. Nickel 28´s current main focus is on metal streaming and royalty agreements. They offer investors exposure to the metals that are integral to the key technologies that the electric vehicle and energy storage markets need.   Anthony is an entrepreneur with a background in Finance and Law. So, apart from talking about Nickel 28, he discusses and informs us about carbon credits and carbon footprints. In particular, how its introduction into the mining industry is changing the way things are done.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Get in early with metals and commodities. Understandably, demand for the metals that go into batteries is set to grow fast. With the streaming and royalty model, you have exposure to the commodity price but have no operating exposure. Diversifying across assets and jurisdictions has benefits. Royalty agreements secure investors a % of revenue. There are many different permutations to consider. Streaming is linked in some way to the physical commodity. Anthony explains in more detail, in the podcast. There are two markets for carbon (emissions markets). The regulated and the voluntary markets. The voluntary market is set to dwarf the regulated market. Anthony covers how the voluntary market in detail. ESG standards mean that most mining companies will be involved in the carbon market. Supply and demand dictate the price of carbon credits. The price of carbon keeps going up, which makes it a potentially good investment. Carbon will become an important feature of the balance sheet. Carbon footprint is set to become a significant part of any investor’s decision process. Anthony explains why the price of nickel is likely to rise. BEST MOMENTS ‘Try to invest in the metals and commodities early on. ´ ‘Carbon is going to become an important feature of the balance sheet.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Twitter - https://twitter.com/a_milewski   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Diane Mather, who specialises in tunnelling. Apart from working for Inland Rail as the design manager, she is also the chair for the Australian Tunnelling Society. She has worked on multiple rail-related tunnelling projects as well as in several mining settings.   Diane was introduced to us by Michael Moore having studied together at Camborne School of Mines. She studied for a Geology, Geotechnical, and Tunnelling degree. Diane is on the podcast to discuss all things tunnelling with an emphasis on mining and how they combine and interact. We talk about the main differences and similarities between tunnelling & mining. As well as what technologies and innovation mining and tunnelling have in common. Plus, much more.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Diane has worked for numerous mines as well as on other types of tunnelling projects. Mining design is temporary compared to infrastructure tunnels. Mine structures are usually easier to build because there is no other infrastructure to work around e.g., sewers. Mechanised tunnel building is a lot faster than drill and blast. Some issues need to be overcome before the use of mechanised tunnelling machines becomes more common in the mining industry. Issues that are discussed in the podcast, Tunnelling is becoming more popular because it reduces the impact infrastructure has on the neighbourhood. Often tunnels are the only practical option in areas of high-density population. Many mining industry innovations have been adopted for tunnelling. Several examples are discussed in the podcast.  Mines are increasingly using LIDAR and GIS systems to map and manage their projects. These tools also have a role in managing the relationship with the public. Mines are taking the lead in the use of autonomous vehicles. An approach tunnellers are starting to adopt. Automation is greatly reducing the risks for both industries. For miners transport of their products from the mine is a major issue. A possible solution is discussed. BEST MOMENTS ‘I fly in and out of some of the best mining and infrastructure projects in Australia. ´ ‘The instrumentation, monitoring and geological mapping that´s been used in mining have been implemented in tunnelling.’ ‘A mechanised tunnelling machine is a big, long lead time procurement item.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Diane Mather - QLD Chapter Chair - Australian Tunnelling Society | LinkedIn The Australian Tunnelling Association Website - https://www.ats.org.au/ Details of ATS committee members - https://www.ats.org.au/about-us/committee-members/   VALUABLE RESOURCES mailto:rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ http://www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to James Withall, CEO of Rupert Resources who are a junior miner with advanced exploration and near-term production potential in Northern Finland James, a geologist by background has over 20 years of experience in mining. Working in the field and the investment space. We discuss his journey and how Rupert Resources has evolved. Talking about their Ikkari discovery, their Pahtavaara mine, and what potential Finland has as a mining jurisdiction. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rupert Resources is for the most part a mineral exploration company, but they now also working the assets they own. They bought their Northern Finland asset right at the bottom of the market. There is a lot of potential in Northern Finland. It is ripe for large-scale exploration Finland is an easy place to get to and travel around. There is plenty of 100% renewable energy available. Finnish workers work well and are very safety conscious. Finland is no more expensive to work in than places like Canada Being a small company allows you to move fast. There is no bureaucracy to hold you back. They have taken a fund manager approach and applied it to exploration. Rupert Resources' exploration results have been fantastic. They have just raised $48 million, so cash flow is not an issue. The geology of Finland is remarkably similar to West Africa, so the potential for finds is huge. The Ikkari discovery will be out to the market within the next 3 months. Rupert Resources now have new geological maps of their land, which is enabling them to do more focused exploration drills. They picked up another licence in the South, so will be exploring there too. BEST MOMENTS ‘There is a lot more potential in Northern Finland. ´ ‘Our job is to demonstrate the economic potential of whatever we find.’ ‘Finland just haven´t had that really intensive wave of modern commercial exploration.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website - https://rupertresources.com/ Rupert Resources | LinkedIn Twitter - https://twitter.com/RupertResources Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rupertresources VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Nick Bridgen, Chief Executive at Ferro-Alloy Resources, who is developing a giant vanadium deposit in southern Kazakhstan.   Nick is a chartered accountant by background and also studied a degree in Psychology, Statistics, and Physics. His career has been in executive management within the resources industry. So, he is well versed in developing Ferro Alloy Resources to its full potential. Helped by the fact that he has worked in Kazakhstan for an extended period of time. We talk about the exisitng operations and the huge project they are developing.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   The firm is already profitable and well-funded but there is much, much more to come. 95% of their vanadium assets have not been touched yet. They have already secured all of the funding they need to develop the vanadium extraction side of their business. Ferro-Alloy Resources can extract their vanadium without a concentrator roaster. This means much lower capital and operation costs, which makes them highly competitive. The site already has power, roads, and a nearby workforce. They estimate that by spending about $100 million on phase 1 they will eventually turn over $2 billion across both phases. Vanadium is used to strengthen steel and demand is growing. Where weight is not important, vanadium flow batteries are an attractive proposition. Kazakhstan is now a well-run country, that has actively worked to make mining easier. The by-products the firm is planning to produce, and sell are expected to more than pay for the vanadium production costs. The firm´s small pilot plant has enabled them to develop the expertise they will need to extract the huge reserves of vanadium that they have. Their small pilot plant enabled them to discover that concentrate processing is also highly profitable. They are also currently upgrading and expanding their concentrates processing business. The feasibility study is due to be released in the first half of next year.     BEST MOMENTS ‘That could increase the demand for vanadium by 50 or even 100%. ´ ‘We will be able to take advantage of the growth in demand of the world and supply it at a cost that doesn't kill that demand.’ ‘We are now fully funded.’ EPISODE RESOURCES Website – http://www.ferro-alloy.com  Email - info@ferro-alloy.com    VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/  www.mining-international.org  https://twitter.com/MiningConsult  https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3      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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Ravi Sood, Chairman of Galane Gold who is a gold producer and explorer with mining operations and exploration tenements in Botswana, South Africa, and the US.   Ravi is an entrepreneur with many business interests. He tells us about Galane Gold, its future prospects, and some of the other interests that Ravi is pursuing with the mining and resources space. We also talk about macroeconomics and what is happening in today’s financial world.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Gold is unique. Even in today´s digital world, it has a strong future. There is plenty of room in the industry for smaller operators. Mines that do not fit well into large companies’ profiles represent opportunities for other types of owners. Galane Gold likes to buy working mines that can be invested in and grown. Established mines come with strong working relationships and networks, which helps to get things done fast. There is usually also infrastructure already in place that can easily be upgraded. Transitioning their Botswana gold mine from open cast to underground has added decades of productive life to the asset. Galane Gold funds its own projects. The company is heavily insider-owned. Their key goal is to create value for the owners, so they take fewer risks. The economic situation we have now is mathematically intractable. The world cannot run the same playbook that got us out of trouble after WWII. Inflation will hurt a lot of people, but it is likely to be the way out of the current financial crisis. Precious metals and a few other assets tend to perform well in inflationary environments. Galane Gold´s current focus is ramping up production across their sites. They are also diversifying into solar and wind production.     BEST MOMENTS ‘Gold has played its role for a very long time, and even in this digital future, it is going to continue to have a role. ´ ‘I think gold´s going higher and it is going to go there pretty quickly.’ ‘If you´re taking something on, make sure that it is worthwhile.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Ravi Sood - Chairman - Galane Gold Ltd. | LinkedIn  Website – http://galanegold.com/  Email – ravi@galanegold.com      VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/  www.mining-international.org  https://twitter.com/MiningConsult  https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3      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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Shaun Bunn, Managing Director of Empire Metals who is an AIM-listed exploration and resource development company with a multi-commodity project portfolio comprising gold and copper interests in Australia, Georgia, and Austria.   With a metallurgy background, Shaun has over 35 years of industry experience in technical and executive management positions working across many jurisdictions including Australia, Africa, and Europe and has recently taken up the hot seat with Empire Metals and will give us an overview of the company and its prospects.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Empire Metals have just acquired the Central Menzies gold prospect. Over a million ounces have already been pulled from that area. Empire Metals has a particularly strong and experienced board. The explosion of mining in the WA area is beneficial has created additional issues. There are shortages of drilling rigs and skilled labour in Australia. Both challenges take time and planning to overcome. CoVid is still making the labour shortage harder to solve. The shortage of construction workers is a huge issue for those building new facilities. Empire Metals are planning to build up a portfolio of projects to extend their base and protect themselves from market changes. They are particularly looking at those projects that will generate cash flow. The project flow rate within the WA market is gathering momentum. New science and technologies are uncovering new deposits in old mining areas and making exploiting them viable. The plan is to exploit their current tenant base, which has huge potential, rather than overstretch themselves. That includes the Eclipse project.   BEST MOMENTS ‘we've got a strong, well-balanced board. ´ ‘the shortage of construction workers is going to impact the mining industry.’ ‘there are large areas of Western Australia, particularly in the Eastern goldfields, that are under-explored.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.empiremetals.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Empiremetalsltd Contact form - https://www.empiremetals.co.uk/contact/ Shaun Bunn LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/shaun-bunn-3a5b7829   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Dan Myerson, Executive Chairman of Foran Mining Corporation, a diversified exploration, and development company with projects in central Canada's Flin Flon mining belt.   They are looking to develop the world's first carbon-neutral copper mine.   Dan has a finance and resources background and worked for some leading financial institutions and mining companies during his career. He is now spearheading this exciting project with Foran Mining. We talk about the deposit at McIlvenna Bay and the uniqueness and potential it has. As well as the recent investment by Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Financial that they received.   KEY TAKEAWAYS. Foran Mining has low-cost assets, that are rich in deposits which will continue to produce over the long term. The infrastructure needed to exploit the area was already in place, saving them a huge amount of money. Their current focus is building a carbon-neutral copper mine. They use hydropower, build using as many green products as possible, and use electric trucks. Their green approach has also produced economic benefits. Foran mining works to build up the economy of the areas in which they work. They subscribe to the circular economics principle. Investing in your people benefits the community and sets things up for future growth. The government in Canada is very switched on to the potential benefits of mining and doing so in a way that benefits everyone. The Bigstone deposit has copper and gold. As well as 7 metres of 27% zinc. The deposits at McIlvenna Bay typically appear in clusters. The area has copper, gold, silver, and zinc. The deposits start at about 30 meters, just below the dollar mark. They have intercepted about 14 meters of copper mineralization across the deposit. Foran Mining also has an exploration program in place that stretches into 2022. Wade Burton who is the Warren Buffet of Canada, has recently invested in Foran Mining.   BEST MOMENTS ‘In Canada, I was optimising and managing our overall assets, as well as the trading business… Also looking for growth opportunities. ‘We want to make it as economical as possible and as sustainable as possible.’ ‘The future for Foran Mining is extremely bright.’     EPISODE RESOURCES LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/foran-mining Website – https://foranmining.com/ Email - ir@foranmining.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Michael DiRienzo, Executive Director of The Silver Institute. A non-profit international association that draws its membership from across the breadth of the silver industry. Established in 1971, the Institute serves as the industry’s voice in increasing public understanding of the many uses and values of silver. Michael has been a long-standing member of the silver institute and talks about all things silver, trends, and the future of silver.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Silver is an indispensable metal, with many important uses. The Silver Institute is involved in programmes that encourage more use of silver. As well as developing new products and markets. The Silver Institute provides reliable reports about the silver market. Including free ones and specialist information about specific sectors e.g., solar and the automotive industries. Silver production, supply, and demand all dipped because of the CoVid crisis. The photovoltaic market bucked the trend, with demand growing by 2% despite CoVid. Investment in silver also grew in 2020 and did so in double figures. For 2021, it should remain high. Demand for mined silver is set to grow and production is expected to increase by about 8%. The 2020 silver squeeze was triggered by social media. It helped to bring a fresh wave of new eyes to the silver investment market. Demand from the automotive, electronics, solar, silverware, and jewellery sectors all look set to be strong in 2021. The reopening of economies and accelerated vaccination in industrialized countries is a good thing for silver. Silver has an important role to play in decarbonisation. If something has an on/off switch, it almost certainly contains silver. The automation of vehicles represents a big opportunity for silver. The outlook for silver is extremely good across most areas, the institute´s free survey report explains why that is the case.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Silver is an indispensable metal. ´ ‘it did create a whole new wave of fresh eyes on the silver investment market.’ ‘We like to think of silver as one of the decarbonisation metals.’   EPISODE RESOURCES Website - https://www.silverinstitute.org Silver Institute Global Survey - https://www.silverinstitute.org/all-world-silver-surveys/ Silver Institute Twitter - https://twitter.com/silverinstitute   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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/  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Chris Gerteisen, Executive Director and CEO of Nova Minerals, a minerals explorer and developer focused on gold and lithium projects in North America. These projects include Nova’s Estelle Gold Project in Alaska and the company’s majority-owned Snow Lakes Resources, which is a lithium project in Canada.   Chris is a geologist by background, with 20 years of experience managing and advancing complex and challenging resource projects across North America, Australia, and Asia for the likes of Newmont, Oxiana, and Pan Aust so has a good pedigree behind him.   We talk about the Korbel Main deposit at the Estelle Project as well as details of the drilling planned for Isabella, You Beauty, and Cathedral throughout the Korbel Valley. We chat about their lithium project as well as their stake in RotorX Aircraft company which is exciting.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   There is a new Alaskan Gold Rush happening. Alaska is very pro-mining. So it is relatively easy to set up and run profitable mines there. Currently, all of Nova Mineral´s Alaskan mining claims are on state land, which makes permitting easier. They have 324 square kilometers of claims to explore, in a very productive area. Nova Minerals is a full year-round operator - despite Alaska´s inclement winters. As well as their producing mines they also have 15 other prospects that are at various stages of advancement. The use of XRT ore sorting and milling has enabled them to upgrade extraction by up to 10 times on some materials. Our resources are very undervalued compared to those of our peers, so there are some opportunities there. The lithium project has 11.1 million tonnes at 1% lithium. Using hydropower enables their Canadian operation to be a low carbon project. Interest in RotorX´s automated electronic-powered aircraft is growing fast. The development of their heavy lift drones is progressing well. As is their electric copter-based urban transport solution. Nova Minerals is just getting started. The best is yet to come.     BEST MOMENTS ‘This belt is where the Alaskan Gold Rush has happened. ´ ‘Every 6 months we´ve increased the resource by a million ounces.’ ‘4.7 million ounces at Korbel alone, RPM coming online and advancing these other prospects…...’   GUEST RESOURCES Twitter - https://twitter.com/novaminerals Website - https://novaminerals.com.au/ Email – info@novaminerals.com.au/   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Hu Fleming, an expert, and senior executive in water management. He was the head of water management for Anglo American. Here, he talks about all things water within the mining industry. We are going to cover water topics that are maybe not obvious to many in the industry. Things that you should be aware of when making everyday decisions. Water will become much scarcer as we move into a commodities super-cycle. So, this episode is a must-listen. Enabling you to learn how to help preserve as much water as possible. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hu has been working in the mining water treatment technology field for 40 years. Being involved in the extraction of all kinds of commodities. Water represents around 15% of the cost of mining. A figure that surprises most mining firms. Some mines have had to shut over water issues. Juniors and mid-tiers are increasingly being asked about water usage plans by would-be investors. Shareholders increasingly insist on the ethical use of water. Climate change is impacting the water supply. Supply levels can easily change drastically during the decades-long life of a mine. Water scarcity is the biggest challenge. Discharge issues are becoming increasingly important. Resource recovery is heavily dependent on water. Fortunately, new technologies and processes are helping to reduce this dependency. Water extraction of rare earths from coal waste is now possible and starting to look viable. Water permits are decreasing at a time when mining is expanding. Zero liquid discharge mines are possible. Mining companies need to be good neighbours and work with other associations/businesses to better manage the available water resources. Mines need to be good neighbours. If they are not, they get regulated to oblivion.  BEST MOMENTS ‘Miners discovered a bit late that water was so significant to their overall financial sustainability. ´ ‘Shareholders have become very activist…they recognise that water generally is the largest flashpoint for communities.’ ‘Every mine should be able to reuse every cubic metre of water that they have.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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/  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Naheed Memon, CEO of Oracle Power who is an international natural resource project developer listed on London’s AIM market. The Company is focused on delivering reliable and affordable power in emerging developing markets with projects in Pakistan and Australia.   Naheed has worked in the public and private sectors, working in consulting and banking, and sits on the boards of a few companies. She explains the story behind Oracle Power and its coal and gold projects in Pakistan and Australia.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Oracle Power will be delivering coal mining power, coal to liquid, and coal to gas. They will be doing all that from just one site. They are currently diversifying their commodity platform and jurisdictions. Diversification mitigates risk. The gold exploration industry in WA has seen unprecedented levels of activity over the past 18 months. Oracle Power secured their WA gold resources at a low price. They have the geochemical results and are planning a drilling programme for their Northern Zone gold asset. In the Northern Zone, they are also expecting to find Nickel. The geochemistry results for the Johndee East project are about to be delivered. Other firms have already expressed interested in buying their gold projects. Oracle Power has huge growth potential. The Oracle Power team is always happy to answer questions from investors.     BEST MOMENTS ‘The people work very well together. The synergy is fantastic. ´ ‘We got in on the right part of the curve of development.’ ‘We always do share; we always do respond.’   GUEST RESOURCES Naheed’s handle is @Naheed_Memon And Oracle’s is @OraclePowerPlc   Twitter - https://twitter.com/oraclepowerplc?lang=en Website - http://www.oraclepower.co.uk/ LinkedIn - Oracle Power PLC | LinkedIn     VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Carl Esprey, Executive Director of Contango Holdings who have a large stake in the Lubu Coal Project which is a high-value coking coal project in Zimbabwe and also has their Garalo gold project in Mali.   Carl is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst and has a long career in the natural resource investment and development sector. He gives us an overview of both projects and a better understanding of the coking coal sector.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Recently there´s been strong price movement within the commodity complex in general. Contango started out looking at assets that were not greenfield assets. In particular, projects that have resource statements and some sort of mine scoping study. With bulk minerals, Contango only opens mines when they have secured a demonstrable offtake agreement. CoVid has made it hard for people to visit assets, which has slowed the rate at which deals can be closed. Demand for coking coal is strong. In some mines, it is now possible to mine just the coking coal. Instead of having to move and backfill the thermal coal too. The Garalo gold project is probably way bigger than initially thought. Garalo is being studied in more detail. At which point, they will tell the market more and decide what size mill to build. No royalty agreements will be signed until the size of the resource is fully understood. They are hoping to pick up neighbouring properties in the vicinity of Garalo.   BEST MOMENTS ‘In the case of bulk minerals, like coal, we won´t build mines until we have a demonstrable offtake agreement. ´ ‘Coking coal is up about 35% since we listed.’ ‘You want to build a large mill and feed it all in from satellite deposits.’   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3   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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Kyle Floyd, founder, chairman, and CEO of Vox Royalty who is a high-growth precious metals royalty and streaming company with a portfolio of over 50 royalties and streams spanning nine jurisdictions and are one of the fastest-growing companies in the royalty sector.   Kyle is an investment banker with a background in the mining sector. We hear about his journey in growing this royalty company. Including why it’s different than the other royalty companies out there in this space.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Kyle created Vox as an outlet for generalist investors who wanted to invest in the commodity sector. Vox focuses on what they call third-party royalties. For the last 15 years, royalty companies have outperformed essentially every commodity-based benchmark you can compare them to. Royalty companies take cash from an operations revenue. Royalty companies do not participate when the operation needs cash replenishment. Vox has invested in establishing deal sourcing agents across the world. Enabling them to speak to asset owners first. They mix and diversify their assets as a way of reducing risk.     BEST MOMENTS ‘The issue was that the risk-adjusted returns in the small-cap mining sector really didn't stack up for what investors expected to realise. ´ ‘Royalty companies have outperformed essentially every commodity-based benchmark that you can compare them to.’ ‘I think we´re in a period that´s going to be very, very bullish for commodities.’   GUEST RESOURCES Vox Royalty: IR@voxroyalty.com https://www.voxroyalty.com/ https://twitter.com/vox_royalty https://www.linkedin.com/company/voxroyalty/ https://www.facebook.com/VOXRoyalty/?ref=bookmarks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bgGUoAaFFyMNN8E388Oeg?view_as=subscriber   Kyle Floyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-floyd-4321004/       VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to John Ryan, CEO & Director of Gold Express Mines, a multi-asset mineral resource company focused primarily on the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of precious metal properties across the US. John is a mine engineer by background and also studied finance enabling him to start, develop and operate a handful of natural resource companies during his career.   We chat about his career and about many of the projects he has worked on with a handful becoming a success.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   John has worked in the industry for decades. Filling a range of roles. He has been involved in most forms of mining. Gold Express is the result of the movements in gold created off the back of CoVid. John plans to be drilling for various minerals in Western Montana, this year. Mining is cycles of boom and bust. Part of the reason dusting off old properties works so well. Make full use of any historical data that exists. This is very inexpensive exploration. With any property, the first step is to look for flaws rather than discovering them after you have spent a lot of money. Having the right people in place at the right time is essential. Many in the industry are nearing retirement. There is not yet a new generation ready to step up, creating a skill gap. Electric vehicles and climate change pressures is likely to lead to soaring demand for copper, uranium, cobalt, and other minerals.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Good old cold calling can help you to reach the right person. ´ ‘California is not called the golden state for nothing, it has produced 120-150 million ounces.’ ‘People are making use of databases and satellite data more.’   GUEST RESOURCES Email - JR@goldexpressmines.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/321johnryan   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Keith Coughlan, Managing Director at European Metals who is an Australian and UK listed mineral exploration and development company advancing a Lithium/Tin Project in the Czech Republic. Keith’s background is in stockbroking and funds management and has been involved in the funding, promoting, and acquisitions of resource companies listed on various stock exchanges like the ASX, AIM, and TSX during his career.   We talk about the European Lithium market and the Cinovec lithium project that European Metals are developing in the Czech Republic   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Cinovec has the largest lithium resource in the EU. Europe wants electric vehicles and is actively building a battery industry to facilitate this. No country wants to rely on a long-distance lithium supply chain controlled by other countries, e.g., China. The environmental impact assessment is a critical path item in terms of developing the project. The Cinovec facility has excellent environmental and ESG credentials. Using a historic mine, processing underground, slurry pipe transportation greatly reduces disruption and the environmental impact. Local people are familiar with mining and are largely happy to see the mine re-open. There is no way that the supply of lithium can keep up with demand. At least not initially, so prices are highly likely to rise.     BEST MOMENTS ‘Cinovec is about the fourth largest hard rock lithium resource in the world. ´ ‘Measuring our ESG is an ongoing process.’ ‘The demand for lithium in Europe is going to grow very very quickly.’ ‘Lithium needs to occur in the right concentration for it to be economically viable.’   GUEST RESOURCES Twitter - @CzechLithium Website - www.europeanmet.com Email - keith@europeanmet.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 client's organisation 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Tony Reda, President, and CEO of Tectonic Metals who are a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, discovery, and development of mineral resources from district-scale projects in politically stable jurisdictions that have the potential to host world-class orebodies in Canada and US.   Tony talks about Tectonic Metals and their Tibbs and Seventymile projects and what the future holds for the company.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Tony´s first big discovery was the Coffee Gold Project that was later acquired for $520 million. Focusing on risk management brings many benefits. Targeting gneissic rock with the same host rock as Pogo has uncovered numerous new drill sites. Re-exploring areas using new approaches is also producing good results. Tectonic Metal’s focus is on working alongside native corporations with the backing of indigenous people. Provided the native population is pro-mining working on their land often results in a streamlined process. Making a positive difference to the community during the first stage of mining is a win-win. Having a diverse team is important. For example, they have an environmental biologist, which brings a different perspective.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We put an emphasis on risk management.’ ‘The jurisdiction is important not only from a geological perspective but also from a government social perspective.’ ‘Part of our process is to go meet with the local communities.’ ‘Investors need to do more due diligence on the risk side.’   GUEST RESOURCES LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram   Ticker symbols - Tectonic Metals Inc. (TSX-V: TECT; OTCQB: TETOF; FSE: T15B) OTC US listing - TETOF: US   Tectonic metals website Email - info@tectonicmetals VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 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, 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 client's organisation 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode, we chat to Bert Monro, CEO of Cora Gold who are a UK-based AIM-listed company that is a gold exploration company with a focus on gold exploration in Mali and Senegal.   Bert has a strong background in Africa having spent over 10 years at Hummingbird Resources in senior management, so has a great understanding of how to develop gold mining assets in those regions. He shares what Cora is currently focusing on, explaining why and elaborating on the opportunities that still exist in the area and how investors and others can tap into them.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Cora is mainly a grassroots explorer making discoveries in West Africa. The feasibility study for Sanankoro Gold Discovery is on track for delivery later in the year. This project is fully financed, but investment opportunities still exist for the project. Exploratory drills will be complete in July. So far, the results are excellent. Much of the site is covered by free digging material, keeping extraction costs low. Cora has 5 permits in the Sankara project area, but they also have permits in other parts of West Africa. The engagement with the local community is good and ESG projects are progressing fast. Cora is one of the first companies to get its exploration permit renewed, post the new mining code. The pandemic threw up some curveballs, but the team has adapted well.     BEST MOMENTS ‘The thing we really like about Sanakoro is that you´ve got a lot of oxide material. ´ ‘CoVid didn´t change the way we operated the business because we were working remotely before.’ ‘Look to build the lowest cost operation possible … to maximize your margin whatever the gold price.’ ‘I think gold equities offer investors great leverage into the gold price. ´   GUEST RESOURCES Twitter LinkedIn Cora Gold website info@coragold.com   VALUABLE RESOURCES rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3     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, 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 client's organisation 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Krishan Gopaul, Market Intelligence Manager, at the World Gold Council. He’s here to discuss the Gold Demand Trends quarterly report for Q1 2021, which is the World Gold Council’s leading piece of intellectual property. The report analyses the global gold market, examining global supply and demand, as well as wider industry trends within the investment, jewellery, technology and mining sectors. Krishan tells us what has been driving gold’s performance this year and what were the most interesting developments globally for gold demand in Q1. KEY TAKEAWAYS The World Gold Council is a market development organisation, and their objective is to sustain and stimulate the demand for gold India has added a further 19 tonnes to their gold reserves, and have been a regular purchaser. Kazakhstan has added eight tonnes, and Uzbekistan has added 23 tonnes. In March, the Central Bank of Hungary bought 63 tonnes of gold, tripling its gold reserves. It was the 4th largest purchase by any bank since 2009. Investors have been pouring their capital into gold as a way of ensuring their investment. Consumers demand for gold has declined, but is steadily rising once more. BEST MOMENTS 'The World Gold Council are the authority on gold' 'We look to try and put out a lot of research and educate investors' 'We didn't just see purchases. We saw sales' 'There has been strength in investment demand and weakness in consumer demand' VALUABLE RESOURCE Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Krishan Gopaul at the World Gold Council - https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/our-research-team/krishan-gopaul ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Graham Clarke, CEO of Emmerson Plc who are a potash development company focused on the development of the Khemisset Potash Project in Northern Morocco. Graham is a senior executive of over 30 years with an expertise in potash and polyhalite working for the likes of Cleveland Potash and Sirius Minerals so is someone who understands the industry inside out and I’m interested as you to learn more about the potash industry. Graham talks about the potash industry as a whole and what Emmerson’s plans are moving forward through to construction and production. KEY TAKEAWAYS Every plant in the world needs six macronutrients in order to grow - phosphorous, potassium, nitrogen, sulphur, magnesium and calcium Around nine global producers provide, collectively, 90% of the world's supply of potash, meaning that this essential ingredient only comes from a handful of companies. Potash is a vital ingredient in the world of fertilisers - meaning that the world's supply of crops is reliant on this resource. Mining seems to have acquired a negative image in the media, but we must remember that everything in the world is either grown or mined/extracted. BEST MOMENTS 'Every plant in the world needs six macronutrients' 'There's around 80 million tons of potash sold every year' 'We globally have to produce 60% more food by 2050, than we produce today' 'We're very strong on the environment' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Graham Clarke LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-clarke-b6954544/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Brett Richards, CEO & Director of Goldshore Resources who are working in a major historical multi-million oz gold opportunity in Ontario, Canada. Brett has a wealth of mining experience and knowledge over a 30 year period working for the likes of Banro, Roxgold, Katanga Mining and Kinross and his expertise lies in financing mines, developing operations and M&A. 
Brett gives a details overview of the companies outlook and talks about the transaction with Wesdome to acquire Moss Lake and why they were interested in partnering with Goldshore Resources. They recently raised $25M and Brett discusses their plans and what they are looking to do with this in the ground. Brett also speaks about mining in Africa having spent a considerable amount of time there and what lies ahead along with the future of the mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS An attractive aspect of entering the mining sector is that operatives get to travel the world and work in the surroundings and climates they best prefer. Teams are best when built around people who are aligned with the thesis of the company, and who recognise the company's values, goals and purpose. Projects should not only be designed for the current moment, but future-proofed for future potential partners. Data collection and accumulation, allows operations to gain a better understanding of prospects, and helps to save costs by more accurately targeting potential mining sites. BEST MOMENTS 'We've been where Goldshore needs to be' 'There are attractions everywhere' 'We're spending money on things that junior mining companies wouldn't spend money on' 'We get a nice footprint of the geological context' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Brett Richards LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brett-richards-494a0313 ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Graham Crew, COO of Golden Star, an established West African gold mining company operating the Wassa gold mine in Ghana which is a large scale, non-refractory underground gold mine. They are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, The Toronto Stock Exchange, and the Ghana Stock exchange Graham is an experienced mining and operations executive with over 20 years in the industry in Australia and Africa so is well placed to comment on the fortunes of Golden Star and also how mining is a critical contributor to humanity and sustainability. We also discuss the companies roadmap to produce 300K ounces per year and how they will achieve this. KEY TAKEAWAYS The experience of formal education, at universities, cannot be overstated in mining. It helps to provide a knowledge base and grounding in the field. The value of a contractor should not be overlooked. They not only bring experience, but capital and contacts that can energise the plans we have. The aim for Golden Star is to be a diversified, sustainable gold mining operation - leaders in terms of sustainability, diversified in terms of assets and jurisdictions. In order to gain the respect and pride of shareholders, operations must be exceptional stewards of the resource and capital that people invest. BEST MOMENTS 'I really value the experience pre and post University' 'Contractors bring well established experience' 'We want to be a company our stakeholders are proud to be a part of' 'We think WASSA is a world class deposit. The challenge now is turn it into a world class operation' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Graham Crew LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/graham-crew-5ba79133 ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Kim Moreton, Chair of the Board of Directors, Camborne School of Mines Association Ltd and also a Chartered Surveyor in Land and Resources We get Kim’s views on what is happening in the education industry involving the studying of mining related subjects as there has been a lot on controversy and change that has affected, and will be effecting anyone wanting to study mining which will have dire consciences for the industry in the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Never be afraid to approach people in the sector in order to find guidance. Everyone began sometime, and networking is a large part of how success is achieved. Camborne School Of Mines have several aims, mainly to support those who wish to enter the sector, and to help them find a foothold through knowledge and partnership. Everyone is looking for a global answer, but all seats of learning seek to provide local solutions. It’s important to provide education about what is known, but it also vital to educate about the potential for the future. BEST MOMENTS ‘Never be afraid to approach people’ ‘We’ve got a new digital age upon us’ ‘We aim to promote the identity of Camborne School Of Mines’ ‘Our students have a rounded experience’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Kim Moreton LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kim-moreton-6176487 ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Brandon Munro, CEO at Bannerman Resources, an ASX and NSX listed exploration and development company with an 95% interest in the Etango Uranium Project in Namibia. Brandon is on the podcast to discuss all things uranium as he is an expert in this sector. He is the author of a book called “Uranium Insights” and also the chair of the nuclear fuel demand working group within the World Nuclear Association so is entrenched in the sector. We discuss why the world needs uranium and why it’s been in a bear market since the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011 and what happened since then. We talk about the supply and demand issues and why the price is very low to its all-time high. It’s an interesting episode packed with knowledge if you want to know more about uranium as it enters a bull market and why uranium is needed for global energy supply.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Having run a project for over 15 years has allowed Bannerman to create a foothold, not just in terms of relationships, but knowledge base. Refining projects means that projects become more streamlined in terms of development hurdles. This can then be expanded back outwards. Helping people is easy, but having a truly transformative effect upon people’s lives is more difficult. That is why choosing the site of projects can allow true change for countries that need it. Today, there is a pronounced deficit in uranium, which is being met by draw-down in excess inventories. BEST MOMENTS ‘The nuclear energy sector is a very conservative sector’ ‘We have a degree of pedigree in terms of consistency’ ‘You can have such a big impact on so many lives’ ‘We had a 10% hole punched out of demand’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Brandon Munro LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmunro/?originalSubdomain=au Brandon Munro Twitter - https://twitter.com/brandon_munro?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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 Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digdeepthem... YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPod...This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Paul Newman, founder & CTO of Oxbotica, a start-up company that has grown through to be one of the world’s leading autonomous driving software companies. They build software for real-world application, drawing on principles of physics, robotics, maths, AI and are heavily involved in the mining industry. Paul is a creator, pioneer and innovator of autonomous vehicle technology. He is CTO at Ox-bot-ica, holds the BP Chair of Information Engineering at the University of Oxford, and is Director of the Oxford Robotics Institute. We discuss in more depth the technological advances in automation within the mining industry like they have with companies including Wenco and Bp who they have partnered with KEY TAKEAWAYS The primary focus behind Oxbotica is to change the way in which people and goods can be moved, by creating software that changes the way machines learn and adapt. Universal autonomy is the art of creating software that can cause machines to adapt to any sector, no matter what the field of business. The key to autonomous vehicles is to create a free flow of information that can be called upon by any vehicle at any time depending on the situation. BEST MOMENTS 'How do make a big machine do something for you?' 'Oxbotica makes software that changes the way that goods and people move' 'With those things you have the principles of autonomy' 'The vehicles must be smart enough' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Paul Newman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-newman-13457b15b?originalSubdomain=uk Oxbotica - https://www.oxbotica.com/about-us/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

DESCRIPTION In this episode we chat to Ryan McDermott, CEO of Phoenix Copper Ltd, who are a AIM listed North American focused emerging producer, who are looking to bring back the historically producing Empire Mine in Idaho, USA, back into production. They carried out a drilling programme that has generated a copper, gold, silver and zinc resource and they are now carrying out a feasibility study on this. Ryan is a geologist by trade and a wealth of experience in mining and mineral exploration for base and precious metals within the region so is poised to develop this into a huge and profitable mine. KEY TAKEAWAYS The technology to process copper oxide is a fairly new technology, developed over the last thirty to forty years. Mining is close to the hearts of Idaho's communities. They understand the economic benefits and the technologies involved, which has equated to a lot of support from the community and vice versa. The Biden administration is behind sweeping reforms in environmental care, which requires a lot of copper, cobalt and other base metals required for electrification. In northern Nevada, lies the heart of gold and silver production in the US. Other larger operations are located to the south, which places Phoenix at the heart of American mining. BEST MOMENTS 'Copper is near and dear to my heart' 'Mining is very deep-rooted in the community' 'The new administration in Washington DC is very pro-green energy' 'We are positioned very well in the copper market' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Phoenix Copper Ltd - https://phoenixcopperlimited.com/management ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Rumisha Motilal, Commercial Director for Industrial & Mining for Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a USA based Fuel management system company that offers digitalization and Fuel management systems to mines aimed at decarbonization and quantified downstream improvement.  She is an author, speaker and voted in the Global Top 100 inspirational women of 2020. In this episode we discuss the role of women in the mining sector and what mining leaders should be doing to create a more inclusive organization to leverage the competitive advantage of a diverse workforce and women can have a competitive advantage in the mining sector. We also discuss what advice would you give young women aspiring to join the mining sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining is an evolving industry. There aren't a lot of women, but for those organisation that do see the value in diversity and inclusivity, the hiring of women has proved to be a huge benefit. Mining is an industry in which we can always do better - we can always branch out and take chances and develop in a variety of ways. The best careers in mining are those driven by purpose and intention. This allows you to best navigate through the challenges you will face in mining. Women need to stand on their own judgment, and not emulate the leadership styles of me. If women are confident, then they are successful. BEST MOMENTS 'I started to become more aware of how my gender plays a role in the industry' 'What are the current barriers, and how can we get more women into organisations?' 'Mining is an evolving industry' 'You've got to be clear on your purpose and your intentions' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Rumisha Motilal - https://rumishamotilal.co.za ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Julian Treger, CEO of Anglo Pacific who are a global natural resources royalty company listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange and aiming to become a leading natural resources company through investing in high-quality projects in preferred jurisdictions with trusted counterparties and underpinned by strong ESG principles. With a diverse portfolio of assets in well established mining jurisdictions and a strong balance sheet to fund new acquisitions, it has a good base from which to grow. We discuss the recent acquisition of the Voisey Bay cobalt stream transaction and how it positions the company going forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS We learn from those who have walked the path before us. There are always generations that go before, that can hand down the lessons of the past in order to better secure a future. The best people to surround one's self with are those who can provide solutions in a positive way. It's not enough to simply point out challenges and issues. The mining sector is shifting from being a 19th century, industrial stereotype, to an integral part of cleanliness and responsibility. When the aerospace sector recovers from the impact of COVID, there will be a sharp need for more in the cobalt space, in which Anglo Pacific is well positioned. BEST MOMENTS 'I had some beginner's luck' 'That quarter of a million dollar investment has led to a half-billion dollar royalty' 'I want to know how things can be done, not why they can't be done' 'We want to be part of the story of mining in the 21st century' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Julian Treger Twitter - https://twitter.com/juliantreger?lang=en Anglo Pacific - https://www.anglopacificgroup.com/leadership/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to the legendary investor and speculator Rick Rule who has a 45 year career track record in the commodities and resources space, so knows a thing or two about investments and commodity lifecycles. Rick shares his wealth of knowledge, wisdom and humour around commodity investing and speculating. He gives us an update on current commodity markets as a whole especially with the 10 year US treasury rate gradually increasing and what impact this will have on commodities and the industry plus his views in the junior market space, M&A activity and what commodity is most under valued at this point in time. KEY TAKEAWAYS The increase in the gold price from $1100 to $1900 over the past decade, coincided with the increase on the US tenure, falling from 250 basis points to 60 basis points. Gold prices and gold equities will be extremely sensitive in the coming years to the US tenure rate. It's not just the nominal rate, though. This is the real rate. If the interest rate continues to rise, including consumer debt and mortgage rates, then the impact will be fascinating to observe. We can expect a reduction in economic vitality. Physical gold is a high vale relative-to-weight item, so if you are running out, you can easily transport it from around the world. Silver is very different in this regard. BEST MOMENTS 'Retirement for me is a re-direction' 'I underestimated the impact of liquidity and quantitative easing' 'May you live in interesting times...' 'It becomes expensive and cumbersome to ship the amounts of silver we need for our silver trusts' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Rick Rule LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rule-1058921a/ Rick Rule Twitter - https://twitter.com/realrickrule ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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 Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digdeepthem... YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPod...This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Alfred Baku, Executive Vice President and Head of West Africa for GOLD FIELDS, who are a globally diversified gold producer with a focus on mechanised underground and open-pit mining. They are currently the world’s seventh largest gold producer and nine operating mines in Australia, Peru, Ghana (including the Asanko JV) and South Africa Alfred is a mine engineer by background has a wealth of mining expertise having worked in Australia before taking the helm for Goldfield nearly 14 years ago. We chat how Goldfields has developed as a company and in particular their Ghanian operations with reference to technology, major project implementation and how they coped with the pandemic plus more. KEY TAKEAWAYS We can make sure that our careers operate at their full potential by always giving our best. Hard work and diligence will be noticed, and promotions will come as a result. Cultural differences can be tricky to overcome, especially those that teach their youth not to approach their elders with problems or challenges. Goldfields are the seventh biggest mining operation in the world. In the West African region it accounts for 37% of production in the region. Flexible working has been introduced in order to allow Goldfields people to still work and operate, but safely. Goldfields is always looking for ways to change the landscape. BEST MOMENTS 'They were looking for "high fliers" and I was one of the lucky ones' 'Goldfields is a global company that operates in four different regions' 'We have to up our game in terms of efficiency and productivity' 'Our people are everything' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Alfred Baku LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfred-baku-11a5a51b/?originalSubdomain=gh ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Steve Penny, a full-time trader specialising in silver, gold, and uranium stocks who I’ve been personally following for the last 6 months or so. Steve is a full time investor and newsletter writer and is known in circles as “The SilverChartist” where he shares useful tips on investing and current market trends across a handful of commodities. I wanted to get Steve on the show because speaking to clients/candidates about investing, I was surprised to find that some who invest in stocks, don’t actually invest in their own industry so though it would be good to get Steve on every few months to give us an update on the market but more importantly, educate us all on some of the things we should be looking at in terms of investing in mining stocks. We talk about why it’s a good time like never before to invest in mining stocks like gold, silver and uranium and the technicals around the 50 and 200 day moving averages. He also gives some gold, silver and uranium stocks tips that he invests in so don’t miss that. Sign up to Steve’s Free Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3fmbMDa KEY TAKEAWAYS Everyone needs to own some physical metal outside of the banking system. Currently, silver presents a far more attractive investment opportunity than gold. We should try to own a basket of mining stocks and try to hold it for the next two to five years. This is the best way to make this investment pay in the long term. 100% of tax receipts will soon be going towards interest on the debt. The big variable will be the number on the interest rate at the time. In the case of Bitcoin, there are only a finite supply of them, and when people want to own them, the price goes up. Silver is in the same position. BEST MOMENTS 'I couldn't be more grateful to have this opportunity to share what I'm passionate about' 'In my heart I want to help as many people as possible' 'That's why it's good to have some help from someone who does this full time' 'There's no alternative to physical silver' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  The SilverChartist - https://www.silverchartist.com/pro Sign up to Steve’s Free Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3fmbMDa ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Gavin Ferrar, CFO of Central Asia Metals, a copper producer with operations at Kounrad, Kazakhstan and a zinc and lead operation in North Macedonia. Gavin has a geology and finance background and we discuss his journey and how his career path developed from a geologist to now a CFO. We also get an update on CAML’s Kazakhstan and Macedonia’s operations and what is the outlook of the company over the next few years. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is always a slight friction between engineering and geology disciplines. Successful miners who conquer both pursuits are well placed for almost any career in mining. Experience is everything in mining. There are many opportunities for new initiates to mining, and a world of experimentation and exploration to unearth. Knowledge and experience give you credibility. Even for those who wish to change lanes in mining, the benefits of applying yourself are numerous. Engineers and geologists are known for their mathematical know-how, which can be useful if they wish to transition to the finance side of things. Improvements are constantly being made to the health and safety side of mining operations, as well as investment into the transition from cave level mining method, to the fill method, which also improves safety. BEST MOMENTS 'I've been running around in khaki shorts and a Land Rover!' 'It was just like Boys' Own adventure stuff' 'If you can get an experience like that, it really sets you up for the industry' 'There have been many tweaks that have improved that operation' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Central Asia Metals - https://www.centralasiametals.com/about-us/directors/ Gavin Ferrar LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-ferrar-90489019?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals, a junior explorer with a primary focus on the immediate exploration and definition of the lithium mineralisation at the Bougouni Project in southern Mali. The Company also holds a highly prospective suite of gold assets in West Africa. KEY TAKEAWAYS Learning and development should be sought out and accepted wherever possible, Mining is all about the personal journey and what we can take from it. Discovery and exploration are the driving forces behind Kodal's values. It is focussed upon West Africa, and devoted to being a valuable asset in the green energy revolution. West Africa is attractive to junior explorers due to its success when it comes to results. Places such as Ghana are turning into world leaders when it comes to gold. A significant expense of the production process is in the transportations side, as well as the refining process, including concentration. BEST MOMENTS 'It's an opportunity to join the green energy revolution' 'It's a clearly pro-mining, pro-development country' 'Gold is a mainstay for many West African companies' 'You've got really prospective geology in West Africa' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Kodal Minerals - https://kodalminerals.com/the-company/board-management/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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 Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digdeepthem... YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPod...This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Danny Callow, CEO of African Gold Group who are a Canadian exploration and development company with its focus on developing a gold platform in West Africa. Danny is a mining engineer by background and has worked across Africa for many years in many jurisdictions, so has a wealth of knowledge and experience. We discuss African Gold Group and what Mali is like as a mining jurisdiction, although overcoming and challenging the political and economic instability, corruption and the list goes on, and what many believe.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining is an industry in which knowledge and experience become essential components in rising through the ranks. We must put in the hard yards before we can tell others what to do. Mining as a pursuit has not really changed in its central concept, since its inception. Technology and advancements make it less hazardous, but we are still taking things from the ground. Working successfully is about working hard, but it is also about having fun wherever possible. Mining allows us to do this. The road network into Mali is a little rough. This makes logistics something of a challenge, including river crossings. But the infrastructure is getting better, which should make for more expedient work there. BEST MOMENTS 'Mining is one of the games where you have to learn the business from the ground up' 'This is an amazing industry' 'This is a tough industry that breeds tough people' 'The people of Mali value foreign investment and developing new mines in new regions' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes African Gold Group - https://www.africangoldgroup.com Danny Callow LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-callow-acsm-84516b168/?originalSubdomain=za ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Owain Morton, Business Transformation & Digital Thought-Leader for Glencore. He is a mining engineer by background and has a long history in the industry in various roles within corporate strategy, operational excellence delivery, directorship and shareholder negotiations. Owain is going to talk about what Glencore have done and are doing around digital and transformation, industry collaboration and as an active CSM alumni member, how technology will assist them, plus a lot more.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The diversity of each day is what makes mining such an endlessly intriguing and formative career. Mining itself is a large umbrella under which are a multi-faceted number of different pursuits. The business transformation team at Glencore was founded to try to harmonise the knowledge, experiences and skill-sets around not just digital but technology adoption. Knowledge sharing and community focus on finding solutions that the industry is collectively having, through effective collaboration. Within certain divisions, there are technology champions who push for innovation and further development. These people and companies are driving true change and making mining far more effective. BEST MOMENTS 'It's like being in a sports team' 'You have to have a singular drive' 'Every day is different in mining' 'Most challenges are relatively similar' ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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 Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpo... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheM...This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Andrew Swart, Global Mining and Metals Leader at Deloitte who has been on the podcast a few times and discusses a recent report they released around Annual Tracking the Trends Report - closing the trust deficit.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The World Economic Forum put out a report in 2020 which stated that trust was the number one issue facing the mining industry. The mining industry has the potential to drive huge amounts of job creation in large parts of the world, and yet it struggles to nurture and locate talent. The mining sector's response to COVID has been world-leading. Investment has continually been made in poorer areas and communities, and infrastructure has remained effective and agile. Manufacturers are now backward-integrating into mining projects, as they can clearly recognise that mineral production is the future for the planet in so many ways. BEST MOMENTS 'We're very excited by the feedback from the report so far!' 'The mining industry is at a very critical juncture' 'This is an industry that's done an excellent job in handling COVID 19' 'A lot of this is around the adjacent industries in the value chain' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Andrew Swart LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfswart/?originalSubdomain=ca Tracking The Trends Report - https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/insights/industry/mining-and-metals/tracking-the-trends.html ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Eric Asubonteng, MD of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine who are an independent, global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across ten countries on four continents. They are the 3rd largest gold producer globally and the largest on the African continent. Eric is also the President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, so would be interesting to hear more about that, and how mining is developing in Ghana and in the African market and what lessons can be learnt.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining is a sector with many pursuits, and which can provide experience on many levels, no matter the role in which we find ourselves. Mining is a hugely productive enterprise. It can provide practical and exciting experience from the start, and huge opportunities in areas that would, perhaps, have not been thought productive. Mining can produce lasting, positively impactful change, providing opportunity and revitalisation to communities and humanity. Ghana has a long and rich mining history. Some operations have been running since the 19th century, and so have contributed to a rich heritage. This will continue. BEST MOMENTS 'As a management accountant I got to understand the business more and more' 'My interest in mining is because of the practical nature' 'You see the real contribution that mining can make' 'The mining industry is a key lever, that if harnessed properly can work as a catalyst to drive significant change' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Eric Asubonteng LinkedIn - https://gh.linkedin.com/in/eric-asubonteng-98543914 ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Matt Salthouse, Chief Executive Officer at Kainantu Resources, an Asia-Pacific focused gold mining company with two highly prospective gold projects in a premier mining region, the high-grade Kainantu gold district of Papua New Guinea (PNG). We talk about their recent listing on the TSX and their relationships with K92 Mining.  Matt has a background in law and has wealth of experience in the mining industry, so we chat about what's been happening in PNG with many companies facing challenges with the government. KEY TAKEAWAYS The legal aspect of mining always comes during the early stages, when operations must take a commercial, corporate approach to planning. Jurisdictions in different countries differ wildly, but there are foundational elements that remain similar across the board. Generally, more developed countries lead the charge on implementing new measures and legalities. In places such as Japan, benefits are carefully weighed against the needs of the population, and mining operations are far more selectively permitted to operate. In Papua New Guinea, the overall resource industry must be expanded. This is reflected in the country's eagerness to encourage outside concerns and infrastructure BEST MOMENTS 'If you take a corporate philosophy to it, it gives you a base to wrap a company around the project' 'All of these initiatives have a commercial aspect to them' 'People and governments should have a greater say in what comes from the benefits of projects' 'Clearly there is a desire to encourage junior exploration in PNG'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Kainantu Resources - https://kainanturesources.com/?page_id=1625 Matt Salthouse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-salthouse-19134048/?originalSubdomain=sg ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we speak to Frank Fannon, Assistant Secretary of State for Energy & Resources for the US government. Frank has a colourful background, working in both the government and in the mining industry around public policy with a track record of assessing complex policy, legal and regulatory issues around energy and resources. An avid listener of the podcast, Frank discusses the global energy challenges we are faced with and how he sees the global energy transitions unfolding and what this means for the mining sector. We also discuss the Energy Resource Governance Initiative that Frank and his team are initiating with global partners around the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS US mining operations are seen as an extension of diplomacy. Therefore it is incumbent upon all new global operations to act with care, concern and responsibility. Understanding a country's ambition and vision for energy is a key responsibility of Frank's department. Once this is ascertained, work must be done to bridge the gap between where they are currently, and how hey can achieve these goals. One of the main challenges is to convince the world that despite pulling out from certain climate agreements, that the US is still focussed upon delivering new, positive energy initiatives. Significant investment has been made in renewable energy sources. Simultaneously oil, coal and gas have seen a decline in terms of investment. COVID has seen an acceleration in both of these trends. BEST MOMENTS 'Companies represent the values of America' 'This is the era of energy transformation' 'Energy can be a force of cooperation' 'We have a whole new demarcation of time'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Frank Fannon LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-fannon-26a384121/ Frank Fannon Twitter - https://twitter.com/frank_fannon?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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 Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digdeepthem... YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPod...This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode Rob talks with Henrik Frijs, Head of Sales & Marketing at EHS Data - a world-leading Environmental Data Management company providing environmental data systems to the mining industry. Henrik is an experienced environmental specialist who explains how mining companies can improve their environmental systems and processes through some of their technology, products and solutions. KEY TAKEAWAYS The main industries being served by EHS's data system are landfill organisations, which has now grown organically into the mining sector. Data is currently being used effectively to serve environmental concerns in sectors such as power generation, metal processing, smelting and other related industries. All mining has an effect upon the environment. It is the responsibility of the operation, under regulation, to adhere to the restoration and impact assessment of the production. Later, accurate reporting and measurement is crucial. Operations must seek to replace the more manual procedures that are currently in place. These restrict growth, and can never be an all-encompassing solution. BEST MOMENTS 'Mining is the main industry that we serve' 'Any mining activity is a disturbance to the environment' 'Data can only provide a platform' 'When we engage with a mining company, we know very well what it is, and can come with advice on how to manage the data' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes EHS Data - https://ehsdata.com/tag/henrik-frijs/ Henrik Frijs LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-m-frijs-1b09333/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to James Rogers, CEO of Clarity Gold who are a junior miner focussing on the acquisition and exploration of overlooked and under-financed gold properties in around Canada. We chat about the junior mining space in the region, and about the company's flagship asset - what is so great about the Abitibi, and why this geology/location is important. KEY TAKEAWAYS Exploration is about thinking differently, and about looking for the value to be found in new projects and most importantly, new ways of thinking. The next milestones for Clarity as they move forward are to advance explorations by focussing efforts into high-grade projects. The junior sector in Clarity's area of speciality is thriving now. Deposits are attractive as are projects. The gold price is strong and Quebec is a positive environment in which to operate. The Coronavirus lockdown situation has not affected the way in which Clarity have operated, in that drilling has continued and cannot be done remotely. What has changed are the factors outside of the projects. BEST MOMENTS 'I'm a resource professional who didn't want to become a resource professional in the first place' 'My time is almost entirely spent with Clarity and moving along' 'We got more excited as we dug deeper' 'It's our job now to take this and expand it, and rethink the story!' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Clarity Gold - https://claritygoldcorp.com/corporate/management-team/ James Rogers LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-rogers-07988846/?originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Shishir Poddar, Chairman & Managing Director of Tirupati Graphite. Shishir is a fully integrated specialist graphite and graphene producer, with operations in Madagascar and India. The company has conditionally raised £6 million with institutional and professional investors and have recently listed on the London Stock Exchange.   We talk about the recent float and more about the company. A few listeners wanted to know more about the graphite market so we cover this and why they are critical material in a number of sustainable applications and what lies ahead in the graphite market in the future.   KEY TAKEAWAYS We chose Madagascar because it’s some of the best graphite available in the world with the largest crystal size. Only the London and Australia markets understand the graphite space and we are well connected to the London market and good support. Graphite is a crystalline form of carbon and its properties mean it has over 150 different applications. Each application has very specific requirements of the material meaning that the dynamics of how it is processed change. Our production is 80,000 tonnes of production per year and the global graphite market is currently 1.2million tonnes. There is a small amount of graphite in everyone’s lives, it’s in your phones, you cannot make steel without graphite or high-quality copper wire and the brakes on a car use graphite for heat dissipation. Graphite is around us in many different ways and it is in anything that requires thermal management.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Graphite has very diverse properties and uses in everyone’s daily lives’ ‘It’s a material specialisation area’ ‘We have a vision of being a global leader in the graphite market’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Tirupati Graphite Shishir Poddar LinkedIn   ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, 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’ organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat with Mike Venter, an experienced exploration geologist whose worked in a wide range of commodities from a corporate, junior and private companies, although he specialises more in Battery/Critical/New Technology materials like graphite and lithium and their impact on new energy efficiency and infrastructure. We discuss the importance of graphite in batteries, what are the different types found, and the challenges the industry faces. Also lithium’s role in batteries and what has happened with supply/demand more recently. We discuss other minerals like Magnesium, Nickel and Cobalt and their importance in the green economy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Graphite is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, and fortunately it is relatively inert. This makes its applications numerous and much sought after. With the rapid growth of electric vehicles and portable technologies, graphite based materials are becoming more and more important to produce. China has traditionally been the world's largest producer of flake graphite, and they continue to dominate the global market in terms of production. Therefore they largely control the pricing. Whether or not the graphite going into anodes is clean is an ongoing area of investigation. Many companies are responding by producing their own anode materials, so as to reduce dependence on China, and to be able to create their own environmental trails. BEST MOMENTS 'Defining a graphite resource is all about quality' 'Graphite is the go-to material for the anode of your battery' 'It's all about quality, and being able to produce a product consistently' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Mike Venter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phmikeventer?originalSubdomain=za ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Michael Moore, MD of Golden State Mining who are an ASX listed exploration company based in Perth, Australia who have acquired a number of gold and base metals assets around Western Australia and looking to develop these in the near future. Michael is a mine engineer by background with extensive experience in Western Australia, and is also the director of the Camborne School of Mines in the UK, so we discuss what is happening with some of the universities around the world suspending some of their mining courses and what impact that will have in the industry in the future. We also talk about what the industry needs to do to attract more young people into mining and what are the key drives to achieving this. KEY TAKEAWAYS For previous generations, mining was seen as an exotic industry to be in due to its opportunities for travel and education around the world. This image seems to have waned somewhat, but we must revitalise it if we hope to attract the next generation. Mining takes place out of sight and out of mind for many. It is a distant industry that is not part of the common culture unless something goes wrong. We must do more to encourage visibility. New graduates should not concentrate so much on securing the first rung of the ladder in terms of career progression, It's far better to take the first job that pays and get started! Your first job in no way sets your career path. To improve credibility, we must ensure that operations are adhering to first-world rule and regulations in order to surpass expectations. BEST MOMENTS 'I realised what an important part of the economy it was, and how many opportunities there were' 'There's an inherent amount of ignorance in society about what we do' 'If you don't make the grade, these groups will not invest in you' 'Sometimes you're dealing with the president of country one day, and drillers the next day!' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Michael Moore LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-moore-a4053817?originalSubdomain=au Golden State Mining - https://goldenstatemining.com.au/team/mike-moore/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we interview Henry Antwi, an experienced mining engineer and mineral economist who has worked across the world developing his mining career and is currently involved in a number of companies such as MTG Mining Services and Mining Tool Ghana, plus others which he will explain shortly. As a seasoned international mining professional, Henry talks about how he managed to leave Africa and seek his career elsewhere around the world. He also discusses mining in Ghana and what we can learn from his experiences. He has also recently released a new book titled “Navigating Career Challenges in the International Mining Industry; the Journey of a Mining Engineer”. KEY TAKEAWAYS Opportunities are always out there. We must be bold enough to chase them, even if it takes us far from home. Henry's journey has taken him around the world as is still ongoing. When accepting any kind of role, we must do our homework and look at what we are taking on. We must ensure that we are qualified both academically and practically. Cultures vary from country to country. Make sure you understand the cultures into which you are entering. This is crucial in forming successful business relationships. The blending of mining and technology has become the next great shift in the industry. More and more nowadays, science, technology and data are being used to refine and execute production with incredible results. BEST MOMENTS 'For me it was risky as there were no guarantees' 'If you get a position for the sake of economics, you can get yourself in a very bad situation' 'I went through a cultural orientation' 'The time has come when mining professionals are working very closely wit computer scientists' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Instagram : henry_antwi2020  Whatsapp : +233 264208958  Email : antwihenry@hotmail.com  Linkedin : Henry Antwi, FAusIMM (linkedin.com/henry-antwi-fausimm-43360b20)  Facebook : https/www.facebook.com/antwih ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Dominic Roberts, Head Of Corporate Affairs at Adriatic Metals, a precious and base metals explorer and developer that owns the world-class Vares silver project in Bosnia & Herzegovina, as well as the Raska zinc deposit in Serbia. Dominic has a military background and we talk about mining within the Balkans and how mining is changing the region for the better, bringing with it a bright future ahead. He has been in the region for a few decades, and so understands the area well, explaining how to prosper and get mining projects off the ground. KEY TAKEAWAYS Vares is a world-class base and precious metal project, made more effective and efficient by the experience brought to play by its collection of experts, of which Dominic is proud to be counted. The principle opportunity in the Balkans is the geological opportunity. The Balkans is incredibly well-endowed with mineral resources. There are countless opportunities to be had beneath already-used projects. Adriatic Metals have seen huge gains by going even deeper and discovering more reservoirs of minerals. Regulations in the Balkans tend to be diverse and sometimes opposing depending on where in the area you are. This makes permitting difficult, but not impossible It's worth persevering as the rewards can be great. BEST MOMENTS 'It's so much more clearer how companies can progress from exploration to exploitation' 'That's when our profile began to rise at that stage' 'This is region with much room for knowledge and education' 'From the very start it's guided every decision to take the communities along on that journey' VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Dominic Roberts LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-roberts-6004b314?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we chat to Jessy Parmar, Business Development Manager for Xylem, who specialise in water management solutions across a number of industries with a big focus on mining. Jessy has developed a new Mine Water Management Guide and is here today to discuss solutions to mine water management issues that many mining operators face on a daily basis. KEY TAKEAWAYS Xylem is a leading water technology company committed to solving water by creating innovative and smart technology solutions to meet the world's waste water energy needs. Solution portfolios include efficient pumping systems, monitoring and analytic control solutions, environmental and quality monitoring, treatment systems, mixing equipment, and pipeline integrity management. In mining, water management is broken into nine different processes: sourcing, water boosting, de-watering, process water, dust suppression, fire protection, pipeline inspection, environmental monitoring, and waste water. Revenue costs are several impacted by production downtime. The key focus is to understand how important your processes are in relation to your operation, and then determine if capital spares are required. BEST MOMENTS 'Our focus in those sub-verticals is around fluid and water management' 'Essentially we must step back and examine the process with a bird's-eye view' 'We must focus on being a solution provider rather than a product provider' 'The cost of doing business is rising every day'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Jessy Parmar LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessy-parmar-0916a01a0/?originalSubdomain=ca Jessy Parmar Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessy_parmar?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Today’s guest is Mark Brennan, CEO and Co-Chairman of Cerrado Gold, a privately-owned Toronto-based growing precious metals mining and exploration company, building a portfolio of assets in South America, including Argentina and Brazil. The company is going public next week and Mark gives us an overview of mining in Brazil and Argentina, explaining more about Cerrado Gold’s recent acquisition and the future of the company going into this next decade. KEY TAKEAWAYS Formulating the right team, and allowing each member to use their specific skills, has allowed Cerrado to laser-focus their efforts in South and Latin America, turning the operation into a highly specialised and talented concern. Investment is as important as reinvestment. Cerrado have managed to strengthen their many operations through carefully reinvesting profits from one site to the next, allowing expansion in Brazil. When you operate in Brazil, you must have the support of the local community. Perhaps more than any other area, without community support, mining becomes an impossibility. The challenges of Argentina have mainly been COVID-related. Working hard and persevering where others may have failed, plus the specialist expertise of the team, have meant that even through these barriers, Cerrado have maintained success. BEST MOMENTS 'We all try to find the best possible asset we can find' 'We have a producer that generates cash and drives exploration' 'We all have a great deal of experience in Latin America and South America' 'We started with a dream in 2017. We're now raising capital to go public in December' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Cerrado Gold - https://www.cerradogold.com/copy-of-management Mark Brennan LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-brennan-356a59157/?originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Dominic Duffy, President and CEO at Mandalay Resources Corporation, a Canadian-based natural resource Corporation with producing assets in Australia and Sweden, with care and maintenance, and development projects in Chile and Canada.  Dominic discusses the Victorian Gold fields in Australia and what the future holds in this area, rich in gold. He also talks about how junior producers like Mandalay are manifesting success in deeper underground mining KEY TAKEAWAYS The main differences between mining in Canada and Australia are regulations first and foremost, but also a dramatic discrepancy in values. However, this is definitely changing. To date, Victoria has mined 2,400 tons of gold (77 million ounces), which means that the area is responsible for 2% of all the gold ever mined on Earth. Governments will inevitably make the processes a lot faster and more streamlined for companies to pick up parcels. This will mean a more streamlined and efficient in-flow of investors and investment. The structural nature of the main deposits found, require a combination of the right geology and the right type of structure. Discoveries will come, but it will be a slow process. BEST MOMENTS 'Western companies are held to a higher standard' 'They've taken a very holistic look at the state' 'You will see investors far more willing to put in money to these exploration plays' 'You have to find where you have these bonanza grades'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Mandalay Resources - https://www.mandalayresources.com Dominic Duffy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-duffy-11510a54/?trk=pub-pbmap&originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we chat to Merlin Marr Johnson, Executive Vice President at Salazar Resources Ltd, an Ecuadorian Project Generator with a proven track record of discovery, and who have a well-funded high-grade copper and gold assets in Ecuador. 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", is still very relevant in today’s modern world, so we are going to cover this and talk about the Salazar project in Ecuador. We talk about mining in Ecuador as a jurisdiction, and from a geologist viewpoint, Merlin talks about the geology of the country. We cover the challenges of mining in the country, how Salazar Resources has slowly won the trust of the local communities through initiatives they have implemented, and how mining has a bright future within Ecuador.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Graduates seeking opportunities in the mining and geology sector must clearly define their differences from other candidates. Setting ourselves apart is the key to landing the career of our dreams. Good basic geological skills are the keystone of a mining career, and interfacing that with the newer techniques, such as handling data in three dimensions. One of the most underappreciated and overlooked skills in mining is the attainment of good quality, real-time imagery from the field. Go beyond the cellphone and transmit quality data to build a valuable portfolio and you will add instant value. Mining has been the most financially robust element of Ecuador's economical infrastructure. Despite attempts to shut mining down, due to aspirations of being more ecologically aware, the country realised that it is the backbone of their financial frame, and now opportunities are abundant.. BEST MOMENTS 'There's not much poetry in concrete' 'What it really ticks are all those developmental goals' 'Ecuador is so exciting from a geological perspective' 'Ecuador is one of the few places in the world where you can still walk up and find deposits' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Salazar Resources - https://www.salazarresources.com/about-us/management-and-technical-team/merlin-marr-johnson/ Merlin Marr-Johnson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/merlin-marr-johnson-816604b9/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Andrew Swart, Global Mining and Metals Leader at Deloitte. A returning guest, Andrew is going to talk about a recently-released report focussing upon the 2030 Decarbonization Challenge - The path to the future of energy. We discuss the top drivers of decarbonization and what this mean to companies in the Energy & Resources sectors, as well as how mining companies are approaching decarbonization, what is and what is not within their control, and how this affects their value chains. KEY TAKEAWAYS The issue of decarbonization is a complex one, and also one with a degree of uncertainty. The report seeks to explore the implications and opportunities for different companies within the energy sector. If we can figure out our carbon footprint, it drives real savings on a company’s bottom line. Depending on the portfolio we have, companies can also capitalise upon the broader societal trend. Many mining companies have to deal with multinational entities with operations in a variety of countries. Right now there is no uniform view in terms of carbon taxes and measures, meaning that there is a patchwork of varying legislation. The first step is to recognise the value chain. Companies must understand the nature of partnerships, where the products are being utilised, and how, and create a greater sense of visibility in the market. .BEST MOMENTS ’This makes for a great read, but is also designed to help companies think about the landscape strategically’ ‘Many minerals hold the keys to a lower carbon future’ ‘It’s a complex issue. It’s a real mixed bag. Over the next year we’re going to see more clarity’ ‘It’s about really understanding your value chain' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Decarbonization Challenge Report Deloitte Canada - https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/profiles/andrew-swart.html Andrew Swart LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfswart/?originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Mike Battersby, Chairman & Managing Director of Maelgwyn Mineral Services (MMS), a privately owned limited company and is establishing itself as a world leader in the development and implementation of innovative cost effective technologies and processes in the field of mineral, chemical and waste processing. Maelgwyn has had many patents granted and has won a number of national innovation awards for its technology which has achieved significant environmental benefits in terms of reduced energy and waste for operations. We talk about the flotation technologies and products they manufacture and how they dramatically improve mining companies’ recoveries in gold and other precious and base metals and mineral commodities and why companies would benefit from using their technology.  KEY TAKEAWAYS When you’re leeching gold with cyanide, which is how most of the gold around the world is produced, you need oxygen for the reaction to take place. Many operations don’t have enough oxygen in their circuit in order to produce a fast reaction. The specially developed Aachen reactor has far less energy consumption, small footprint in terms of capital cost, and yet gives a far higher performance. People financing a new project are not necessarily interested because of the new technologies involved. They want results at the lowest cost possible. There has been a resistance to emerging and new technologies in mining, purely because it moves so quickly, and can largely be unproven. But slowly attitudes are changing. Companies are more receptive to experimentation and progress. .BEST MOMENTS ‘We did hit the ground running!’ ‘It was going to be the Aachen reactor or the Aardvark reactor!’ ‘With Maelgwyn we took it to another stage of pneumatic flotation’ ’There is a lot of interest between the mining companies, to look at sustainability'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Maelgwyn - https://www.maelgwyn.com Michael Battersby Twitter - https://twitter.com/maelgwynms?lang=en-gb Michael Battersby LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-battersby-283a3a3/?originalSubdomain=uk  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Stephen Stewart, who runs a portfolio of publicly-traded exploration companies out of Toronto, including Orefinders and QC Copper and Gold, and who is also the founder and chairman of the Young Mining Professionals and Scholarship Fund. An avid listener to the podcast, Stephen is going to talk about exploration and discovery in Canada – and how now is the right time in the cycle. Their model has been to acquire assets or control blocks in companies in a down market, and out of distressed situations – then wait for the time where they can achieve the appropriate return on investment for discovery. There are tremendous opportunities for investors right now as we sit on cusp of the macro cycle – and its subsequent discovery cycle given the funds now available to juniors.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Everything seems to be well at the market level, but the real economy is concerning. The disconnect between the two is concerning. Governments can only prop this up for a while. It is not a permanent fix. The Ore Group is effectively a generator of opportunities and projects for the members of its group, plus shareholders, who wish to be included in exciting developments. Discovery is everything. Investment should be focused there as it is the best way for shareholders to get paid, and to prove financial worth. Renewables are great for consumers, but factories and cities cannot be run purely upon this type of energy. Uranium is clean and can provide this, and so can provide a manageable solution. BEST MOMENTS ‘We’re not reinventing the wheel here, we’re doing our own thing’ ’This is an opportunity generator for the people in our group’ ‘I don’t control these things. I only craft investment theses based on what we see’ ‘We’ve raised $15m in the last six months, and we’re putting it into the ground’ ‘If you’re going to dig a hole in the ground then there’s going to be a consequence'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Stephen Stewart LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenanstewart/?originalSubdomain=ca  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Our 100th episode guest is Cynthia Carroll, a renowned businesswomen and former CEO of Anglo American, and the first female CEO in the mining industry. She was voted the fifth most powerful woman in the world back in 2008 and fourth most powerful woman in the world in 2009. With a career mainly in the mining and oil & gas industries, accumulating a wealth of experience and knowledge running global companies and being on eight boards of companies, I thought Cynthia would be an ideal guest for our 100th episode. We talk about her career with Anglo American and how she changed the culture not just of the company but also the mining industry at that time. She gives her views and advice on how females can push forward with their careers within a male-dominated industry and how the mining industry should adapt and improve their image compared to the oil and gas industry. A thoroughly entertaining and engaging episode with many golden nuggets of information and advice for those listening.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Anglo was one of the most diversified mining operations in the world when Cynthia joined, established as one of the greatest mining concerns in the world. Cynthia only added to its wealth and reputation. Through Cynthia’s influence and persistence, Anglo found itself with eight nationalities represented in the top team, and more women than any other mining company in the world. Diversity adds insight. It does not detract. By adding differing, and numerous perspectives to a company’s culture and direction, we improve its ability to make decisions. Transparency and collaboration helps to build trust. Stating a clear direction, and establishing best practices alongside union members and governments build robust trust between all three parties. Nurturing a healthy relationship with the media is important in terms of changing the image of mining. If we do not embrace the media as a tool to disseminate our messaging, then they will write our story for us. BEST MOMENTS ‘When I left, the company had been truly transformed’ ‘Diversity leads to diversity of thinking’ ‘A lot of people thought I was out of my mind’ ’That was a turning point for us in building trust’ ‘Don’t let the media make it up for you!'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Cynthia Carroll at Harvard - https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=10 Cynthia Carroll - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Carroll  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to Krishan Gopaul, Market Intelligence Manager at the World Gold Council. We discuss the recently-released Gold Demand Trends quarterly report which is the World Gold Council’s leading piece of intellectual property. The report analyses the global gold market, examining global supply and demand, as well as wider industry trends within the investment, jewellery, technology and mining sectors. We talk about the report in more detail and how the gold supply chain has been impacted by the pandemic. We also chat about how was the retail gold sector has been affected over the months of lockdown and the record inflows into gold ETFs since the start of the year. Lastly, we talk about the key drivers behind the price of gold exceeding US$1,800 for the first time since 2012 and exceeding the US$2,000 mark more recently.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Gold Demand Trend report is a quarterly flagship publication that reflects activity in the gold market on a demand/supply basis for the preceding three months. In terms of demand, gold saw a huge contrast between the investment space, especially institutional side, compared to the consumer side. Gold prices have risen incredibly through 2020. So far, its value is around 30% higher, year-on-year, which has acted as an obstacle for consumers in terms of affordability. Gold ETFs are an Exchange Trade Fund - physically backed funds that accumulate gold, issue shares on that gold, and subsequently hold that gold in the fund. It is an easy way to access or gain exposure to physical gold. Localised lockdowns have impacted some operations, but the small decline is relatively resilient due to geographic diversity in gold production, globally. BEST MOMENTS ‘We seek to illuminate the gold market’ ‘We saw a tremendous amount of interest crystallising in gold ETFs’ ‘Moving in and out of those kinds of products is very straightforward’ ’That diversity really lends itself to creating a more stable supply of gold’  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Krishan Gopaul - https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/our-research-team/krishan-gopaul  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today's episode we chat to Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex Gold Resources, an intermediate gold producer based in Canada, engaged in the exploration, development and operation of its 100%-owned Morelos Gold Property in Mexico Jody has recently been appointed President/CEO and I wanted her to share her journey and give some advice to inspiring mining professionals who want to emulate her success. We also talk about Torex Gold, what they have achieved, their relationship with the community, their innovations as a company, as well as digging deep into the Muckahi mining system being developed; one that can potentially revolutionise underground mining.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining should be used as a platform from which to make a positive change to society. We have a marvellous chance to make significant environmental and social impact. The most effective way of building one’s career should always be to do the best possible job in the role you are in. If this is the case, then advancement will naturally come. By pulling back and gaining clarity on the business problem we are trying to solve, we can allow the technical pieces to fall into place, saving time on finding solutions for problems that do not necessarily exist. When our mines succeed, our communities succeed. By embracing and nurturing this social endorsement, we are empowered exponentially, building and reinforcing relationships across the board. BEST MOMENTS ‘It created a new opportunity and platform from which to do things that are important to me’ ‘Different opportunities have opened up for me because of my drive for excellence in results’ ‘Perform in the role that you’re in, and other roles will follow’ ‘When you have social endorsement, it is a very powerful thing'  VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Torex Gold - https://www.torexgold.com Jody Kuzenko LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodykuzenko/?originalSubdomain=ca  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Stewart Dickson, CEO of Variscan Mines Limited, a natural resources company focused on the development of high-impact base-metal projects who currently have projects in Spain and Chile.  Stewart’s a returning guest who appeared on the podcast back in December 2019, where we talked about transitioning from the army into mining. This time we discuss mining in Europe around supply chains, raw materials strategy, the role and outlook of zinc in modern technologies, and why they joined European Battery Alliance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Brown field projects with Green field exploration components are de-risked exponentially when they have up-side potential. This can make all the difference. People often talk about the challenges of operating in Europe as being unique, but they are not, so long as we are always setting ourselves against the highest standards possible when we operate. Mining in Europe is on the cusp of great change, due to the increasing realisation of the role that metals can play in a green and energy efficient future. The days of haphazard projects hoping to strike it rich are past us. There is a clear desire to be far more focussed in our efforts, and which have clear connections to future economic benefits. BEST MOMENTS ’We need a much more focussed approach' ’There’s a lot coming out of Spain, and that’s good!’ ‘It’s more than goodwill - it’s actions’ ‘If we want a greener, cleaner, circular economy, the paradox is that we need to mine more’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Stewart Dickson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-dickson-967a991/?originalSubdomain=uk Variscan Mines - https://www.variscan.com.au/site/content/   ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this podcast episode, we chat to David Garofalo, an experienced C-Suite executive in the precious metals space, and the current Chairman and CEO of many companies including Marshall Precious Metals Fund, Great Panther Mining Ltd, GoldMining Inc and a more recent appointment with Gold Royalty Corp. He is also former President and CEO of Goldcorp. David has 30 years of experience in the creation and growth of multi-billion dollar sustainable mining businesses across multiple continents, and has many awards for his work. I wanted to get David on to the podcast to get his insights on running a leading and successful precious metals miner and the lessons he has learned, as well as how he is implementing these into his work now. We talk about why Goldcorp was successful and how he sees the future of the mining industry in the next decade. KEY TAKEAWAYS Replacing reserves that are being depleted is one of the greatest challenges in modern mining. Investors seek returns on capital, which leads to cost-cutting, but this is bad in the long term. Operations become more bureaucratic and structured by their very nature as they begin to scale. The challenge is to adapt to this through personal development as it occurs. Mining operations can create added value by de-risking development stage assets, as in the case of Gold Mining, benefitting investors and shareholders. Investment in the precious metals space will always reap richer rewards if it is spread across many disciplines. Early stage opportunities have the potential to deliver 10 - 20 fold increases in a capital base. BEST MOMENTS ’What I wanted to focus on were small turnaround stories’ ‘What I bring is management methodology, experience and sustainable operating’ ’We’re looking across the broad spectrum in the lifecycle of mines’ ‘If you’re looking to invest in the precious metals space, you must diversify your portfolio' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes David Garofalo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-garofalo-cpa-icd-d-478127b6/?originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we chat to Tom Butler CEO of the ICMM (International council on Mining & Metals) who were formed to improve sustainable development performance in the mining and metals industry. The ICMM brings together 27 mining and metals companies and over 30 national and regional mining associations and global commodity associations, and now serves as an agent for change and continual improvement on issues relating to mining and sustainable development We talk about the success that ICMM is having and the impact its having on the mining industry. They have also recently launched a tailings dam and responsible investment initiatives so it was good to know and understand more about them. KEY TAKEAWAYS The ICMM was founded in order to enhance the environmental and social performance of the industry, but also to build recognition of the impact that the industry makes. The organisation provides consistency in terms of environmental and social terms, which allows potential investors to feel a sense of security, safe in the knowledge that ethics and values are being upheld throughout member groups. ICMM are currently developing comprehensive guidance to support companies wishing to implement the tailings standard, which will be published by the end of 2020. The standards being proposed will affect companies of all sizes, and will soon make up the standard required by many international bodies. BEST MOMENTS ’What we’d like to see is something that’s taken up globally’ ‘You need some kind of assurance process right from the beginning’ ’This has been designed to address the full range of companies’ ’This is something that investors will be asking everyone to do. Don’t think that this is just a “big company” thing' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Tom Butler LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-butler-3a9a4224?originalSubdomain=uk ICMM - https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/about-us/our-people/tom-butler ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we chat to Mark O’Dea, Chairman and Founder of Oxygen Capital Corp, an integrated merchant bank and mining house creating value by structuring, financing and building mining companies in-house, and then taking those companies public. Some of the companies in their portfolio include Pure Gold, Liberty Gold, Sun Metals and Discovery Metals.  Mark is a mining industry entrepreneur, and a seasoned geologist and deal maker who has successfully led and developed many assets in his career. We talk about their assets and what makes an entrepreneur from Mark’s perspective - are you born with it, or is it a learned skill?  KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining continuum spans from early grassroots production and reclamation. Within this, there are two sweet spots: discovery and cashflow/production.  COVID’s effects on mining projects have been mitigated depending on how accessible the projects are, and by what means. Those accessible by road networks have seen less disruption than the more far-afield developments.  Respect for the earth itself, and for the communities that surround a project, is paramount. Reclamation, clean-up, and re-using inherited mine sites, is a top priority where possible.  It’s vital to invest in the long term. A development is a huge responsibility. Social, economic and environmental impact can last a generation, so long terms considerations must be taken into account.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I fell in love with rocks!’  ‘It’s in the DNA of the place - mining is basically the lifeblood of the town’  ’This is going to translate into some great economic benefits for the communities’  ’These mines are amazing profit centres!'   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Mark O’Dea at Oxygen Capital Corp - http://www.oxygencapitalcorp.com/our-team/principals  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to billionaire mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty, who has founded and successfully developed many companies in his 45-year career, including Equinox Gold and Pan American Silver Corp. With gold reaching all-time highs, and silver undervalued as we speak, there’s no better time to chat to someone of Ross’s calibre around what he perceives is happening in the industry, and what the future holds for mining in the precious metals space.  He also explains how he has built his wealth, and what it takes to become a mining entrepreneur. A must-hear episode in terms of inspiration. KEY TAKEAWAYS Luck plays a small role in terms of career prospects in mining. One needs to be in the right place at the right time occasionally. But hard work will always be the spur that gets you to the next milestone. Cycles can be predicted to an extent, but no one can truly predict how long they will last, or when they will turn.  When we are young, we cannot tell where life will take us. The best practice we can employ is to work hard and follow the opportunities. Mistakes happen throughout life. We can’t prevent them as no journey ever comes without challenges. The best learn from each mistake and treat them not as failures, but as lessons. Decide your path every day. If you put a square peg in a round hole, it won’t work. Embrace the pursuits that make you happy and follow a path that will allow you to encompass those pursuits. BEST MOMENTS ‘I was a very happy geologist!’ ’The harder you work the luckier you get’ ‘I’ve made more mistakes than anyone. Now I’m making new mistakes. The difference is that I’m now a quick learner’ ‘When you love things they flow more easily’ ‘Look at yourself in the mirror - determine what you like and what you’re good at'   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Pan American Silver - https://www.panamericansilver.com/company/management-team/ross-j-beaty/ Equinox Gold - https://www.equinoxgold.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Christian Milau, CEO of Equinox Gold, a Canadian gold producer operating in the Americas with six producing gold mines and four growth projects which are projected to produce over 1M oz over the next few years.  We talk about Christian’s career; how he has worked with some influential mining figures, and the experience and knowledge he has gained from them. We continue talking about their projects in Mexico and Brazil, and the ways in which he sees the gold market playing out. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining is a conglomerate of many different skill bases and experiences from around the world. It is an ever-evolving pursuit that grows and develops daily. Gold prices rise and fall, but those with a long term view are the ones able to see themselves through the period of uncertainty, and who find success and prosperity on the other side. Coronavirus has proved that it is here for the long term. We need to be ready to fight its effects for at least the next 6 to 24 months, and adapt to a completely new way of working. Mining differs around the globe, but there are similarities to be found everywhere. You always need a good team, good service providers and good suppliers in order to bring in the biggest yields. It is incumbent upon mining operations to do their part in raising help from local communities in order to better assimilate into the landscape they wish to invest in. BEST MOMENTS ‘When I was in school I never imagined I would be where I am today!’ ‘If you have a short term horizon, you’re going to get caught out’ ‘Mining is a challenge in business wherever you are’ ’Some of these failures are driving our industry towards other safer ways to do things' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Equinox Gold - https://www.equinoxgold.com/company/management/ Christian Milau LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-milau-223640123/?originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Mark Child, Chairman & CEO of Condor Gold, a TSX and AIM-listed gold exploration and development company with a focus in Central America. Mark has a background in corporate finance and private equity positions, and has been at the helm of Condor Gold for nearly 15 years, seeing the company grow and transform itself to what it is today. We talk about the projects, in particular the La India Project in Nicaragua, and the challenges the company has faced in developing their underground mining operation. We continue with the ESG programme and what Condor Gold is doing for the local community. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the last 8 years, 60,000 metres of drilling have gone into the main project, seeing a yield of 2.4 million ounces of gold, raising approximately $65 million. The high-grade yield is the prize for Condor, with rich deposits of gold throughout the rock sending prices soaring. Their main pit project has proved to be so valuable that the profits can easily pay for other areas of exploration. In order to gain a permit, an ESIA must be submitted (Environmental Social Impact Assessment), which contains 18 different technical studies that clearly spell out the impact of any operation. Creating infrastructure in some areas requires not just technical and industrial input, but also financial in many cases. The strategy is all-encompassing and requires many disciplines. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I’ve been 24-7 on it for the last 8 years’ ‘We often hear that grade is king’ ‘It’s very important to work with communities’ ‘You might say it’s the Swedish model' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Mark Child LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-child-b96a88a/?originalSubdomain=uk Condor Gold - http://www.condorgold.com/about/directors-and-management ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we interview Glyn Jones, CEO of Trolex, a prominent leader of health and safety technology mainly in the mining industry. Trolex bring pioneering products to the market that provide real-world benefits to their mining customers, and deliver best-in-class safety technology to ensure workers in challenging environments are never put at risk. Glyn explains the advances being made in health and safety technologies, and the available products out there to help better protect our mining workers. He talks about why particulates are such a problem in the mining industry and why it’s so difficult to prevent the harm that they do. He explains why real-time silica detection is considered to be the ‘holy grail’ of health and safety in the mining industry and how likely is that we’ll be able to achieve it in the near future. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the UK alone, 12,000 people died last year from diseases related to dust-inhalation in the workplace. It’s the equivalent of a jumbo-jet plane crash every week for a year. As a society, the problems of inhalation damage has been largely overlooked, and sometimes ignored completely. It is up to us to change the perception and raise awareness of the human costs. Technological advances have driven dust problems even higher, unfortunately. The paradox is that technology has also made it possible to detect and combat the dangers. The holy grail of the mining industry is to find a way to detect silica accurately and reliably in real time. Advances are slowly being made. BEST MOMENTS ’That is a picture that’s mirrored throughout the developed world’ ’The first thing we need to do as a society is work out ways to really understand what’s going on out there’ ‘I really wanted us to being to leverage the skills we had to make a difference to the world’ ’That opens up the possibility that we can eradicate the harm caused by silica' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Glyn Jones LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glyn-pierce-jones-trolex/?originalSubdomain=uk Trolex - https://www.trolex.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Paul Atherley, Chairman of Pensana Rare Earth, an exploration company, soon to be bringing into production one of the world's largest and higher-grade rare earth projects in Angola, with the aim of producing minerals for power magnets, wind turbines, hybrid motor vehicles and much more. Pensana have recently been listed on the London Stock Exchange, so we talk about the preparation and execution of this move, how the project is developing in Angola, and the importance of the minerals they will produce for the green economy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Exploration is a skill best suited to those who wish to embrace risk. When we do so, the potential rewards can be so much more. Those who do not recognise the importance of mining and its many different pursuits, can be easily convinced by demonstrating just how ubiquitous its effects are upon our daily lives. The real revolution in electric vehicles is not in the battery technology, but the permanent magnets, which are some of the most powerful on the planet. Those who take the risk and invest in junior mining companies at the bottom of the cycle are the ones who tend to make a lot of money. Magnet metals are still at a low price, and will soon be in great demand BEST MOMENTS ‘People like myself like to go and take a risk’ ‘If going into mining is a ticket to go into a city, then you’re kind of missing the point’ ’The electrical revolution isn’t all about batteries’ ’They’re certainly putting their money where their policies are' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Paul Atherley LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulatherley/?originalSubdomain=uk Pensana Rare Earth - https://www.pensanametals.com/index.php/en/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode, we chat to Greg Jordaan, Acting Country Manager for HGS International, a West African-based company who specialise in hydraulic hoses and fittings, lubrication solutions & fire suppression systems. We talk about how companies can fully utilise and maintain their equipment and better cope with the wear and tear of equipment on site through the services that HGS can offer. KEY TAKEAWAYS The most important part of the job is to educate, and to ensure that safety remains high on the agenda; not just for the operator, but also for the capital equipment being purchased. Part of HGS’ remit is to investigate global needs for themselves, and to approach customers on a one-to-one basis, offering solutions for needs. Being part of a project from the outset is important, as it allows the mining company to make full use of HGS measures if their needs should increase. Being on site allows for rapid deployment. HGS has become a major player due to its reliability and accountability in the mining sector. Companies hire them in order to gain peace of mind regarding their projects. BEST MOMENTS ‘I’m actually confident that many of your listeners have already dealt with us’ ‘When we see projects, we actively try to get involved’ ‘We take away the uncertainty of the status of their equipment’ ‘We can take over and manage risks for them!’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Gregory Jordaan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-jordaan/?originalSubdomain=za ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Kurt Budge, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Beowulf Mining, a London and Stockholm-listed junior exploration and development company, predominantly focused on the Nordic area, with an interest in exploration in Kosovo, and who have exposure to iron ore, graphite, base and precious metals. We talk about working for major mining company vs junior miners, and the challenges in the junior market when it comes to fundraising, resources, time, money, people, plus much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS The coal industry was all about operations, man-management, dealing with communities and authorities. It was a very hands-on experience that educated in many pursuits. In the world of venture capital, one of the most important lessons is that in a turnaround situation, there is a need for necessary violence. Taking action preserves cash, which is fundamental. Building successful relationships in business comes down to your personality, your engagement, your demonstration of commitment, and delivering upon your promises. Mining in Sweden has generated much of its wealth, and is therefore seen as an industry that needs to be protected, even in the wake of the COVID effect. Mining gives us the opportunity to make a very real, and very meaningful difference to the world. Those who work in the industry love the challenge, the people, and the opportunities. BEST MOMENTS ‘Mining is definitely in the blood’ ‘Private equity is about great flexibility and unconstrained thinking’ ‘It’s problem or challenge after another that just need solving. Solutions need to be found’ ‘We cannot give up. We cannot walk away. That would not be the right outcome’ ‘I’m a sucker for a challenge'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Beowulf Mining - https://beowulfmining.com/team/kurt-budge/ Kurt Budge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-budge-b75287/?originalSubdomain=uk   ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Alan Carter, President & CEO of Cabral Gold, a mineral exploration company with a focus on gold and copper with a key asset being the Cuiu Cuiu gold project located in Northern Brazil. We discuss mining in South America and in Brazil in particular around the resource-rich Tapajos region in northern Brazil where Cabral Gold’s project Cuiu Cuiu is located, and the outlook for gold in the foreseeable future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining in South America is made a little easier because having the knowledge of a mere few languages can facilitate communication there. This is unlike Europe, where many language disciplines are required. Brazil is a huge producer of commodities, such as soy, orange juice and beef. The reason for this is that the entirety of the surface area of the country has cultivation potential. One of the hugest challenges in the Tapajos region was to discover the source of the incredibly rich “passive gold” accumulation; gold washed away by erosion and into the water supply there. Areas that may be rich in gold deposits are often covered in vegetation or soil, which means that the challenge is to find creative ways in which to prospect the area.  Mining is a major component of state revenues in Brazil, and so the government is supportive of the industry. With this in mind, relationships with the local community are kept at the forefront of any operation. BEST MOMENTS ’South America is an incredible continent with enormous potential’ ‘I’ve been directly involved with four gold discoveries in Brazil’ ‘We’ve got to get as smart as we can about looking through that cover, to determine where that gold is coming from' ‘We’ll be generating additional new targets as the drilling progresses!'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Cabral Gold - https://cabralgold.com/corporate/management/ Alan Carter LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-carter-636a796a/?originalSubdomain=ca ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Frazer Tabeart, MD of Polar X, a Copper/Gold explorer/developer in Alaska.  We talk about the exciting high grade gold and copper deposits that Polar X are developing, the Zackly project, as well as other porphyry targets they are looking at, and whats mining in Alaska is like compared to other jurisdictions. KEY TAKEAWAYS An effective blend of good management, reliable science and a keen instinct for exploration, is the required recipe for all successful mining. the COVID situation may have led to a decline in practical opportunities, but it has meant that we can take time out to build relationships, which will lead to practical opportunities later. Between 30% and 40% of the entire world’s supply of copper comes from one belt of rocks that stretches from the Western Americas into Alaska. It is one of the most valuable and concentrated areas in the world in terms of copper deposits. The biggest challenges on site, involve the terrain, which sometimes requires helicopter support, and seasonality. For a significant portion of each year, mining there is simply impossible. BEST MOMENTS ’That’s where I was given a proper grounding of science in exploration’ ‘You’ve got to have good science there. You’ve got to have good exploration play’ ‘It’s probably the most important zone of copper production in the world’ ‘Exploration requires people to make decisions on the fly, and apply different technologies' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Frazer Tabeart LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frazert/?originalSubdomain=au Polar X - https://www.polarx.com.au ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we chat to Sam Pazuki, Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Oceana Gold, a multinational gold producer with operating, development & exploration experience in the Philippines, New Zealand & USA. We talk about M&A activities in the gold sector, challenges around ESG in the current climate, and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining for oil and gas is typically less expensive, and incurs less overall costs, due to the fact that the results are almost immediate, and do not require lengthy periods of exploration and testing. Mining companies tend to promote themselves on an individual basis as opposed to a sector-basis. Oil and gas are far more vocal, and companies find themselves more readily represented through these groups. As the gold prices began to fall in 2013, the industry saw M&A transactions evaporate. This led to widespread frustration from shareholders due to the write-downs. The mining industry has long been split, not just upon how it can do better to disclose the positive work being done, but how to disclose it together, instead of separately. BEST MOMENTS ’There are some pretty exciting things happening in the sector’ ‘You do need one overarching body to represent the entire industry’ ’It’s important to promote the good work we do' ‘We’re getting a much better sense of what sustainability really is' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Oceana Gold - https://www.oceanagold.com/investor-centre/investor-contact/ Sam Pazuki LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sampazuki/?originalSubdomain=ca ir@oceanagold.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Alistair Ross, President and CEO at Rockcliff Metals Corporation who are a well-funded Canadian major explorer in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake greenstone belt, hosting mines and deposits that contain copper, zinc, gold and silver. We talk about Alistair’s life mission is “to bring nobility to the mining industry.” An exciting chat about the what design features in a mine could be altered to fundamentally improve the safety and health and performance of the industry and much more…. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry has been hugely beneficial to society in lots of ways, but it also has a legacy of negativity that is sometimes difficult to overcome. Perception needs to be changed. Those with highly stressful jobs, can suffer from a compromised immune system. This makes those in the mining sector especially susceptible to certain infections, and requires a greater level of self-care. Improving the mental health of mining workers may be impossible, but our industry should in no way ever detract from their mental health at any time. It is up to us to ensure that happens, and so improve the nobility of mining. As upper level management, we should seek to hire supervisors and managers who are not simply good miners, but who care about people, and who can provide real leadership as well as empathy. The challenge for larger mining companies, is to retain and encourage a sense of agility instead of becoming complacent. BEST MOMENTS ’We have a lot of work to do in order to build trust’ ‘We can create workplaces by design’ ‘It’s going to take strong leadership on the part of the management crew’ ‘We designed it to be agile, innovative, and high-performance-teamwork driven' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Alistair Ross LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-ross-96788011/?originalSubdomain=ca Rockcliff Metals - https://rockcliffmetals.com/about-us/management-and-board-of-directors/ Rockcliff Metals YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2hL7tmOtEZDcMEG-3m6XnQ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we chat to Iain Pickard and Richard Shirreff, co-founders of Strategia Worldwide, a company that manages interconnected risks, to protect the value of our clients’ assets covering mining, energy, infrastructure and cyber. We talk about the biggest risks that mining companies face as we emerge from the current crisis and what mining companies should be thinking about when we emerge successfully from the global pandemic. We look at how mining companies can be more resilient and we cover the security situation that Sahel miners are facing at the moment, drawing upon Richard’s military experience to provide advice on what companies operating there should be doing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Strategia gave both Iain and Richard the opportunity to bring their considerable military training and experience to the commercial sector. After the threat of lockdown and the pandemic has subsided, the companies who have acted responsibly will be far more valued by investors, and by potential investors. It’s not just the plan that matters. The process of planning generates agility. The very act of planning allows you be ready if challenges knock you off-stride. We need to move away from purely data-driven assurance. It does have its place, and can be extremely invaluable, but we must also seek to develop robust on-the-ground assurance. BEST MOMENTS ‘Our approach of linking risk and strategy is very relevant’ ‘Good ESG performance is going to help long-term success’ ‘It’s not the plan that matters - it’s the planning’ ‘We need to start recognising the world we live in' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Strategia - https://www.strategiaworldwide.com Iain Pickard LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-pickard-8861334?originalSubdomain=uk Richard Shirreff LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-shirreff-409a9618/?originalSubdomain=uk Richard Shirreff Twitter - https://twitter.com/richardshirreff?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to David Archer CEO of Savannah Resources, a multi-commodity development company focussed on building cash-generative and profitable mining operations, and who have assets in Portugal and Mozambique, as well as a potential asset in Omen.  David has over 30 years of industry experience with specific expertise in the development and operation of copper/gold projects, and has held a number of executive and non-executive roles in a number of listed companies. He has also been actively involved in the international resources industry throughout his career. We talk about Savannah’s Mina do Barroso Lithium mine development which is one of Europe’s leading lithium developments, and the importance of lithium and other raw materials used in EV batteries that are sourced directly from Europe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Coronavirus and the lockdown have not really affected Savannah’s operations in any detrimental way, as their way of working already heavily leans towards remote management. There stands to be a much more comprehensive rollout of electric vehicles in the next twelve months; a development at which Savannah will be at the forefront. National governments are looking for valuable developments that can aid the speedy recovery of economies following the coronavirus outbreak. The local benefits of development are as important as the national benefits. Funding initiatives will help local communities and drive prosperity. BEST MOMENTS ‘All of the major European car manufacturers are looking at dramatic expansion’ ‘What we’re seeing at the moment are national governments in search of development’ ’This is the right project at the right time’ ’Many people are enthusiastically supportive. They see this as an opportunity' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes David Archer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-archer-6a73697?originalSubdomain=uk Savannah Resources - https://www.savannahresources.com/about-us/directors-and-management/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Jon Wylie, President of Global Natural Resources for Proudfoot Consulting, a global operational consulting group in the Natural Resources Industry sector focussing on productivity improvement through effective employee engagement, active supervisory skills, and the implementation of real-time, fact-based management behaviours We talk about how well the mining companies and industries will adapt to this new environment after COVID-19, and how they are preparing for the new normal. We discuss what the new normal may look like, and the future of mining in great depth. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you’re a region-based company, you miss out on many global opportunities. Proudfoot circumvented this by creating a global model. The best practice for consultancies are to be split into two groups: technical and general consultants. This is the general framework most companies are built upon. To be an effective consultant, you need to change people’s opinions, and you can only do this truly effectively by influencing. A post-COVID world will require much consideration. The employment and economic landscapes are now completely different. In the long term, mining will always have a future. The question is how long it will take to become fully-functional again. BEST MOMENTS ‘Proudfoot’s uniqueness lies in the way it deploys its solutions’ ‘You’re creating change by creating alignment’ ’We’re going to see greater integration with local communities' ‘In order to work as active stakeholder, we’re going to have to share the decision-making'   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Proudfoot - https://proudfoot.com/leadership/  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Adam Davidson, CEO of Trident Resources, a diversified mining royalty and streaming company, providing investors with exposure to a mix of base and precious metals, bulk materials (excluding thermal coal) and battery metals.  Adam came through the US Marine Corps into the financial sector and worked for a number of equity funds before joining Trident. We talk about royalties and streaming within the mining finance world, and why investors would prefer exposure to this type of arrangement compared to equity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Royalties are an upfront cash consideration to mining companies in exchange for a percentage of their revenue from an agreed asset. Royalty can be a non-dilutive source of financing for those struggling to raise equity. Also, it only begins paying out when the project begins performing. There is much opportunity to be had in consolidating royalties in the non-precious space, as they presently don’t have a natural home. Because royalties are essentially built from cash-flowing assets, you can easily approach debt providers and obtain leverage against that portfolio. BEST MOMENTS ‘Royalties tend to have their day as they ebb and flow’ ‘You get an extra kicker in terms of returns’ ’This is a good time to deploy capital’ ‘It’s going to be a buyer’s market for the foreseeable future'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Adam Davidson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/afdavidson/ Trident Resources - https://www.tridentresources.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Michael Konnert, Founder, President/CEO of Vizsla Resources Corp who are a publicly-listed mineral exploration company engaged in the discovery, development and acquisition of precious and base metal assets in safe jurisdictions. We chat about how Vizsla Resources started and developed, and how their Panuco Silver-Gold project in Mexico is developing. We discuss also why is now a good time to buy precious metals stocks. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining and exploration are very hands-on processes, and it’s important to be a part of every aspect. But it’s equally important to have a team you can trust to do the job well, and to let those around you do the jobs that they’re best at. The average grade in Mexico is between 300-400 grams per ton. Vizsla is fortunate in that their explorations so far have netted them grades between 400 and 4000 grams per ton. COVID-19 has meant a halt to operations in Mexico, so as to comply with governmental regulations. This has meant a huge challenge in terms of time, as the contract there is only for two years. Part of Vizsla’s success has come from exploring regions that other companies have been wary of due to security concerns. But with the right attitude and outlook, these security concerns can be overcome. Quantitative easing around the world means that now is an incredible time to be taking advantage of governmental investment in mining BEST MOMENTS ‘In a business like this, it’s all about the team’ ‘We’re very excited about the opportunity that we have here’ ’This is a once in a lifetime opportunity’ ‘All these things are pointing to an all-time high in the price of gold' VALUABLE RESOURCES Michael Konnert LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkonnert/?originalSubdomain=ca Michael Konnert Twitter - https://twitter.com/konnertm?lang=en Vizsla - https://www.vizslaresources.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Jacqui Murray, the Deputy Challenge Director of Faraday Battery Challenge at Innovate UK, which will make the UK the go-to place for world-leading in vehicle battery technology by 2027. Innovate are funding research, innovation and scale-up facilities in the UK for the electrification of future vehicles and other applications that support an electrified economy, with the aim of lowering carbon and improve air pollution while creating new opportunities and industries. Jacqui is a specialist in automotive steels, regulation and transformational, and in this episode we talk about the predictions for the growth of Electric Vehicles and UK manufacturing, and what the UK Government is doing, particularly for the Faraday Battery Challenge. We also talk about the supply of critical raw materials for the battery industry and the potential insufficient mineral reserves for the battery industry. We cover what the government is doing about the recycling of electric vehicles and the recovery of critical raw materials, and what the possible impact of Covid-19 will be on raw material supplies for electric vehicles. KEY TAKEAWAYS Universities and other professionals have come together to not just provide solutions, but to identify tomorrow’s problems. By pooling resources and knowledge, Innovate are leading the charge. The general assumption was that electric vehicle adoption would be a gradual process. The environmental movement has hurried this adoption along at remarkable pace, which has led to further regulation, and a deficit in raw materials. Battery technology is due to change rapidly, with many new iterations of highly efficient materials being adopted in new and innovative ways. This will inevitably lead to a supply and demand issue. The technology of electric vehicles is exciting and explosive in terms of appeal, but it important that we remember the reasons behind its purpose. BEST MOMENTS ‘Faraday is actually a mission’ ‘Don’t forget that we’re trying to catch up with a hundred years of the combustion engine’ ‘It’s not cars, but all forms of transport that are headed towards electrification’ ‘All of this takes huge, joined-up thinking. What I love is the overwhelming challenge' VALUABLE RESOURCES Innovate UK - https://innovateuk.blog.gov.uk Jacqui Murray LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-murray-0078364b/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Gerard Barron, CEO & Chairman of DeepGreen, a company aiming to source the metals the world needs for a sustainable future with less environmental and social impact. Gerard is an entrepreneur with a track record of building global companies in battery technology, media, and future resource development, both as a chief executive and strategic investor. Gerard became involved in the early development and financing of DeepGreen during its formation in 2011, and in the last few years has stepped into the role of Chairman and CEO. Gerard is on a mission to explore the unknown in order to help find a more sustainable future for our planet.  We talk about what DeepGreen is looking to achieve through mining the ocean, and how this compares to mining on land. We also discuss exactly how scalable mining in the ocean can become, and what social and environmental impact this has, if any. This fascinating, intriguing episode shows how ocean mining can play a major role in conventional mining, working alongside the traditional land mining we are all use to. Let me know your thoughts on this, and any other topics presented in the shows, by visiting our website: https://www.digdeeptheminingpodcast.com/contact  KEY TAKEAWAYS Deep Green focuses on exploring and extracting the metals found in polymetallic nodules. Their exploration is sponsored by developing nations, and covers several large-scales areas of the high seas. The areas in which Deep Green operate contain enough deposits to create 300 million electric vehicle batteries. The challenge is in the collecting and refining of these deposits. Everything we do to our planet has an impact in some way. People believe that driving electric vehicles is beneficial, but the materials involved in making them must come from somewhere. In a post-pandemic world, we should expect to see new approaches to environmental concerns, as well as supply challenges. We have seen the clear benefits of a reduction in industry. Governments are actively encouraging development and industry, and battery materials are key to this growth. BEST MOMENTS ’The challenge in the 1970’s was that no-one had worked out who owned the ocean…' ‘Collecting these nodules from beneath sea level is a better thing to be doing than ripping up rainforests’ ’Show me where we, as mankind, can do anything without having an impact’ ‘Mining brings economic prosperity' VALUABLE RESOURCES Gerard Barron LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardbarron Deep Green - https://deep.green ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Rick Rule – President & CEO of Sprott US Holdings. Rick is a highly experienced investor and speculator in natural resources. It’s a return engagement for Rick, who appeared in last year’s Episode 32, and revisiting our conversation with him has demonstrated how much the mining world has changed in 9 months. We talk about how the coronavirus has affected mining, resources companies and stocks over recent months, and how mining companies are reacting to the pandemic. We also cover the surge in gold and silver investment with governments around the world continuing to print enormous amounts of currency into existence. We ask Rick how he sees both metals playing out over the short/medium and long term. We also discuss what the mining industry landscape will look like after the threat of Covid-19 dissipates, and the strategies that mining companies will be looking to employ through the decade. KEY TAKEAWAYS The coronavirus has affected mining in two ways. Operations have closed, but others have thrived. It has come at the end of a decade-long period of expansion, the close of which had to happen eventually. The lockdown does provide opportunities. There is ready cash available for investment, and a sudden wealth of projects to choose from. Certain materials, such as gold, are in high demand as quantitative easing spreads. Growth is returning, as it always has, but it will take bravery upon the part of investors, who must keep their nerve during intensely volatile times ahead. Precious metals are now an almost guaranteed safe investment sector, as the production and refinement of them will be the core foundation of much of the world’s economies. BEST MOMENTS ’Ten years of expansion is very long’ ‘Anyone who plays this game must have psychological stamina’ ’The recovery, we suspect, will be dramatic’ ‘Precious metals really are gonna be tough to screw up in the near future' VALUABLE RESOURCES Rick Rule LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rule-1058921a/ Rick Rule Twitter - https://twitter.com/realrickrule Rick has offered a free complimentary portfolio review to our listeners, and will also give two historical charts that will prove invaluable for any investor. You can take advantage of this offer by visitng:  sprottusa.com/rankings ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Tanya Matveeva, an experienced exploration geologist in many commodities around the world, working in countries such as Russia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Rwanda, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cameroon and Australia. Tanya is passionate about understanding the inner workings of the mining industry, and interested in disruptive ways of changing mining for the better. Rachael’s primary passion is Blockchain and we discuss its many intricacies, how can it improve the mining industry, and the benefits can be to mining companies. We talk about how the properties of blockchain technology make it applicable to mining, and what processes in mining can be improved through using blockchain technology. KEY TAKEAWAYS Data management plays a huge role in exploration geology. Effective data storage allows for better analysis into things such as correlation and forecasting. Blockchain properties differ wildly from traditional databases. They are built around distributed ledgers, shared throughout the entire network. In a public blockchain, all the players have total access to all the information in the ledger. In a private blockchain, the rules about who gets what information are established at the outset by the players involved. Blockchain technology will eventually change the way the world works. At present, its potential is largely unrecognised, but Tanya likens this adoption to the birth of the internet itself. We need to recognise the future unlimited potential. The oil and gas have been quicker on the uptake when it comes to blockchain. This is because oil and gas is a more tightly-integrated industry, and so any generational changes are adopted at a much speedier rate. BEST MOMENTS ’The power of a good database is very exciting to me’ ‘Wherever we have multiple players, blockchain has a place’ ‘Eventually the technology will penetrate everywhere’ ’There is an incredible exchange of information and experience' VALUABLE RESOURCES Kamni Consulting - https://www.kamni.co/ Tanya Matveeva LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-matveeva-763ba537/ Kamni Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kamni-consulting/ Tanya Matveeva Twitter - www.twitter.com/kamni_chain ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today episode we chat to Marcus Brewster, an experienced and respected GM who has worked across the world in many countries in South America and Africa, and for the likes of Nordgold, Goldfields and Endeavour Mining. A mining Professional with 23 years’ of open pit and underground experience, Marcus has demonstrated expertise in successfully turning around mine projects, and managing challenging mining operations. Therefore, his opinion on all things successful around mining operations are invaluable. We chat about are the main attributes needed to be a successful general manager, what makes a successful mining operation, and the main attributes needed for any mine to be successful. Marcus continues to explain the major challenges and biggest impacts facing mining operations moving forward, how important the relationship is between senior management in the corporate office, and the key ingredients to a successful relationship. Hope you enjoy! KEY TAKEAWAYS Generational knowledge is the future of mining. We as professionals need to engage with the new wave of graduates who will one day take that knowledge and apply it to the world in new and unique ways. Technical knowledge and an astute mind are the keys to becoming a great general manager. By broadening our knowledge base, we increase our value. Productivity improvement opportunities, hands-on time with the work, and constant communication are the core skills needed to engender trust and create life in any project. Solid strategies and mine-plans are the foundations upon which all projects should be built. But further than that, these strategies need to align with corporate values. Effective succession planning is paying huge dividends now, especially with the Coronavirus situation. Mining projects are among the most stable investments in the world. BEST MOMENTS ‘Leading by example is critical’ ‘You need to get out there. It’s all about visible leadership’ ’The most successful relationships I’ve seen are between teams that respect each other’ ’The word “general” is no exaggeration!' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Marcus Brewster LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-brewster-62193613/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode Rob interviews Lucy Crane, senior geologist at Cornish Lithium in the UK, who are currently developing a lithium mine in Cornwall.  Lucy has recently given a TEDx talk on "Mining Our Way to a Low Carbon Future”. Along with discussing this fascinating topic, Lucy and Rob also talk about how the image of mining could be improved, and how Women In Mining UK are helping the industry to achieve that. KEY TAKEAWAYS People outside of the mining industry don’t seem to realise how important it is for the continued extraction of primary materials. These are essential components in all parts of modern society. An image-change for the industry requires a reframing of elements such as the way mining is reported in the media, misinformation, and simply misunderstanding the goals and aims of mining. Crowdfunding is an innovative and popular new way of involving communities in mining exploration. By part-funding projects, they become invested both financially and emotionally. Mining is a delicate balancing act between three factors. We need to provide automation when possible in order to reduce risk. We also need to ensure that local communities are employed, and that costs are carefully observed. “Dirty” is a dirty word in mining. The perception of mining suffers from a huge disconnect between outdated views of how it works, and the modern, technologically-based reality. Women In Mining UK are working to attract the next generation of women in the industry by providing internships, scholarships and funding to find mining's stars of tomorrow. BEST MOMENTS ’The mining industry needs to frame itself as the solution against climate change, instead of the problem' ‘We have a real opportunity to boost Cornwall’s economy, pretty significantly!’ ‘People have a very un-validated view of what mining is’ ‘We need diverse teams, as it provides diverse approaches to problems’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Lucy Crane LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-crane-747a6854/?originalSubdomain=uk Cornish Lithium - https://www.cornishlithium.com Women In Mining UK - https://www.womeninmining.org.uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rob’s guest this week is Eugene Antonov, the COO of Trans-Siberian Gold Management. With over twenty years’ experience, consisting of operations and finance on a global perspective, Eugene has helped Trans-Siberian to grow into one of the most valuable and impressive gold concerns in the world. Eugene joins Rob this week to discuss the outlook for mining in Russia, the developments in the Russian mining space in general, and the surprising effect that the Coronavirus has had upon Trans-Siberian’s gold operations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eugene has over twenty years’ experience in mining, with a special focus on managerial positions with a responsibility for mine-site operations and finance. With a mining and finance background to draw upon, Eugene feels well placed in the industry, as the two paths compliment each other in terms of discipline. Since 2011, Trans-Siberian has produced over 300,000 ounces of refined gold from its main operation in Eastern Russia. Kamchatka is remote, but this means that geographically speaking, it is relatively unexplored. This has led to a wealth of opportunities in the region. On average it takes about three months to deliver the main mining materials from around the world, to the Kamchatka mine. This means effective planning must be employed at all times. Russia is one of the largest producers of gold in the world. It is also one of the largest producers of certain diamond types, and has one of the finest mining labour forces, globally speaking. Coronavirus has affected the global markets significantly. Surprisingly, this has led to savings in the gold industry, who are enjoying an approximate 10% reduction in costs. Trans-Siberian is now better poised for growth both organically and through selective creative acquisitions. .BEST MOMENTS ‘We want profitable ounces’ ‘Growth is part of our strategy’ ‘It’s known for its typical high-grade deposits’ ‘Mining is in the DNA of this country’ ‘We don’t want to acquire ounces for the sake of ounces’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Eugene Antonov LinkedIn - https://ru.linkedin.com/in/eugene-antonov-1504b38 Trans-Siberian Gold - http://www.trans-siberiangold.com Eantonov@tsgm.ru ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In the episode we chat to David Paterson,  an experienced management consultant who help clients to develop corporate strategies with particular expertise in problems involving complex reputation issues. With what is happening in the world with the coronavirus/Covid19, I thought it would be good to have David on the podcast after he reached out to me and wanted to talk about “the importance of communications in a crisis”. We talk about What challenges do you see the coronavirus having on mining companies and what measures should they be putting in place during these times. Also how do you deal with the confusion that arises from shifting information and uncertainty around the facts being put out there and identify three important points about communicating during a crisis. We conclude by talking about what will mining companies learn or how will they adapt to this new way of working once this crisis has settled down. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a consultant for companies in the mining industries, David helps in educating them about the social and political risks circling around mining. He can attest that these kinds of risks are as likely as technical risks, which are more known to cause the closing of companies. Communication is important more than ever in the mining industry. As much as possible, we want to continue providing our service while maintaining the quality all throughout, impressing the stakeholders, and getting the workforce engaged. But, during this hard time—amid the Covid-19 outbreak—it is our utmost priority to put the health and wellbeing of our suppliers, employees, and investors at the very top. Extend your help outside the company, to the vulnerable, to the community. Since we’re in the middle of a crisis, and anything can change any day, it’s best that you already have a core group who are incessant on monitoring updates, resourceful when looking for solutions and flexible for operations. 3 Important Points About Communication Amid a Crisis: Protect your company’s reputation as it is one of the most important assets. Get excellent information to arrive at excellent decisions. Don’t forget about the stakeholders—the suppliers, the employees, and the customers. How do we keep our internal communications strong? Involve each person in the crisis plan. As much as possible, you, as a leader, must be the one to convey news to everyone else so they understand they’re being taken care of. Assure them that everything will go back to normal, and everything is handled even after the crisis. There are many ways in how mining companies can extend help to the community. You can make use of the facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Authorities might need these rescue and relief operations for the affected communities. BEST MOMENTS “One of the key premises I got was, if you look at mining businesses that have shut down prematurely, it’s roughly half and half between technical risks and social & political risks.” “It’s important that we all recognise that people are anxious everywhere and they’re looking for assurance.” “It’s critical that you keep your workforce and other stakeholders focused and engaged… their optimism and moral as high as possible.” “While there are a lot of electronic communication tools available, there is nothing really quite as effective as getting a face-to-face briefing with their leader.” “There’s going to be a lot of rethinking that will go on once we get through this.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes W Resources - https://wresources.com/about-us/the-team/ Michael Masterman Twitter - https://twitter.com/mgmasterman?lang=en Michael Masterman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-masterman-0863592b/  ABOUT THE GUEST David Paterson is a well-known Management Consultant who helps his clients develop corporate strategies with particular expertise in problems involving complex reputation issues. He has an impressive background in economics and business administration. After completing his undergraduate and graduate studies in Monash University and Melbourne Business School, respectively, David took unique roles to grow his career not only in Australia but also in other countries. David has also worked for Rio Tinto for more than a decade and is now a consultant for mining companies under the Emergent Advisory Company. ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, 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 organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org. Rob’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Mining International Ltd Official Website - mining-international.org Rob’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/MiningConsult Mining International Ltd Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org Mining International Ltd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3 This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we interview Michael Masterman, the Executive Chairman of W Resources, a European mining company focussed on building a world-class tungsten operation. W have three tungsten operations across Spain and Portugal, and are also developing a gold/copper operation in the region. Michael is the co-founder of W Resources Plc, and has an exceptional track record in establishing and financing new resources companies. We talk about W Resources, focussing on their two main assets: La Parrilla in Spain (tungsten and tin) and Régua in Portugal (tungsten), and talk at length about how they are progressing with these operations. KEY TAKEAWAYS W Resources is based in Spain and Portugal and focusses primarily on tungsten and tin, although it does also consist of a substantial gold discovery in central Portugal. For La Parrilla, the key is to get to the design capacity of 2,500 tons of tungsten per annum (200 tons of tungsten concentrate per month).  The mine itself has a low cost because it has a low strip-ratio. This is at about 1.1:1 in terms of waste. This is hugely attractive to potential investors.  There’s a large difference in density between the waste materials and the higher density tungsten and tin. This means that W can use gravity separation to separate the two very efficiently. Planes, trucks and aerospace, account for 30% of all tungsten use. As the hardest metal in the world, it makes for reliable and dependable materials for transport. The key drivers for price and demand in the tungsten market are the growing construction projects around the world, as it is a vital component in tool manufacture. It is also scarce, so supply is limited. .BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s a long-life, low-cost, large-scale project’ ’Spanish mining costs are globally very competitive’ ’Tungsten is the world’s hardest metal’ ‘We’ve got a mine that’s up and running and expanding very rapidly!’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes W Resources - https://wresources.com/about-us/the-team/ Michael Masterman Twitter - https://twitter.com/mgmasterman?lang=en Michael Masterman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-masterman-0863592b/?originalSubdomain=au  ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we chat to Richard Lloyd, CEO of Minexia which operates the mining funding platform NR Private Market. Rich is a 25-year mining industry veteran having graduated from the Royal School of Mines in the early 90's, and having worked in gold exploration and mining and then mining investment banking (I guess the rocks are in his DNA…) Rich also sits on a number of mining boards as a non-executive director. After meeting Richard at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town recently, I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about the financing landscape for junior miners as he has a strong background in this space. We talk about the challenges facing mining juniors in today’s environment and how investors can differentiate between deals, especially during the early stages. We also touch on WRT-to-platform financing and how it can help juniors to raise much needed early stage finance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Post-graduates, and those just starting out in the industry, need to be prepared to put themselves out there, and most importantly travel, in order to find opportunities. Anti-laundering measures are paramount to any activity in mine investment. Heavy regulations see to it that investment channels cannot be used for nefarious purposes. In the main, the mining industry has always been a little slower on the uptake when it comes to technological innovations, such as crowdfunding. Copper is a commodity that has a useful purpose on the investment side, for the reason that by studying its share prices, you can almost use it as an indicator, or as Richard calls it, a “fair-weather commodity” to show where the market is heading. Minexia analyse potential deals using a “Four C’s” system, involving: Country - What are the geo-political risks of the proposed area? Sometimes the high-risk, post-conflict areas can be lucrative. Commodity - Some materials are far easy to assess than others.  Corporate - What does the management structure look like? Is it stable? Are they listed or private? Where are they based? Concession - What does the layout of the project itself look like? There are many unscrupulous funding channels out there. The only way to really combat this situation is to raise awareness. Richard credits methods such as Dig Deep as a good way of raising this awareness. Minexia help junior miners by vetting the deals carefully. Through their broad range of knowledge, and with their team of experts, they can provide swift, accurate feedback. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Gold mines aren’t necessarily found along the M4 corridor nowadays’ ’There are only so many ways you can dig a hole in the ground’ ‘Investing in early-stage mining projects is a little more technical’ ’They call it Dr Copper for a reason’ ‘You don’t know exactly what they’re reading, or what they’re looking at' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Minexia - https://www.minexia.com/about Richard Lloyd LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-lloyd-mining-finance/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we talk to Dr Kym Morton, MD of KLM Consulting Services, who specialises in mine de-watering design, water control and accurate tailings pore-pressure monitoring, plus many other areas around water management. With 40 years-experience, Kym is an expert in this subject and we talk about the learning of mine de-watering design and the key ingredients to a successful mine water management and risk reduction. We continue by explaining why the best solutions are both top-down and bottom-up around water control, and what challenges the industry faces around their water management plans and tailings dam management, as well as what they need to do to improve and monitor more closely these issues. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having been on both sides of mining operations, Kym recognises the importance of not just having a practical knowledge, but also a method of communicating your ideas to the money men. You need to know three things in order to effectively plan de-watering: Where’s the water coming from? How is it travelling to you? What will you store it in? You need an effective monitoring network in order to see where the water is coming from and where it will be stored. Technology is a huge asset in this. Kym has found that by showing the mistakes made by companies in the past, she can provide a humorous approach to making sure that companies don’t repeat them. The three mantras for mine de-watering control are: Cut off recharge Exploit permeability Start early Much monitoring happens that isn’t relevant to the mining problem. Too much “box-ticking” takes place. The reality is that the monitoring is being done in the wrong places. There will be a lot more activity in the area of tailings dams in the future, mainly because insurers are drawing away from high-risk ventures. .BEST MOMENTS ’It’s necessary to learn how to speak to board members in financial terms’ ‘I hit a glass ceiling in ’89’ ‘What I’ve learned in the last 40 years is how not to do things’ ’They want more bang for their buck’   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Dr Kym Morton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kym-l-morton-phd-mba-c-geol-fgs-fsaimm-dic-a6172426/?originalSubdomain=za ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Paul Gill, CEO & Director at Lomiko Metals who are focused on the exploration and development of minerals for the new green economy, such as lithium and graphite, and who have a development in Canada. We find out more about the new green economy and why its important for sustainability and for the future of mining. We talk about the relationship between major trends around a greener economy (ie, graphite and lithium) in the mining industry compared to the traditional mining industry and why Lomiko has focused on graphite, and the future demand of this commodity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul has always been forward-thinking, and so the renewables market has always been his main focus. Renewables are the future. A greater public awareness had led to a surge in interest in the renewables market, which has caused a subsequent spike in interest from investors. It’s vital to have at least a ten-year supply of materials in your inventory so as to supply future demand. Copper is a huge driver in the renewables market. Paul acknowledges this and by using the same rationale, views graphite as a driving force in fifteen year’s time. Lithium and graphite are heavily used in fields such as pharmaceutical, manufacturing, lubricants, composites, and in materials such as carbon fibre. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Graphite is the “dark horse” of the renewables market’ ‘When there’s a pinch in supply, all of a sudden there’s a huge increase in the price of lithium’ ’There is no large corporation involved in the production of graphite right now’ ‘We try to put money into the ground instead of into fancy offices’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Paul Gill LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-paul-gill-2b65b114/?originalSubdomain=ca Lomiko - https://www.lomiko.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Today's episode is spent in the company of Dr Geraldine McGuire, who for over twenty years has worked on complex projects balancing economic, environmental and social aspects to achieve sustainable solutions. As managing director of Sustainable Solutions Global Pty Ltd, her main specialisation is mine closure, and the topic of discussion today is around repurposing mines vs traditional mine closures. We discuss the difference between a traditional mine closure and repurposing a mine and how this effects the local communities and what challenges are mining companies facing in mine closure and what could they do better. We also look at ideas and examples of companies repurposing mines, and the benefits this provides to local communities. KEY TAKEAWAYS The laws in Indonesia and Australia are surprisingly similar as they have all emanated from the World Bank. The only real difference is the enforcement of the laws. The main issue in re-purposing mines comes in the vested interests of companies who perhaps do not care so much about the environmental issues that follow. Mine closures are generally about reverting the land back to its original state, and also to restoring the people back to their original way of life. The difference between mine-closure and repurposing is that re-purposing is trying to think of a different use for the mine, instead of simply putting the land back to the way it was. Locals need to be involved in either closing or repurposing, so as to ensure that they will benefit to the fullest extent in the wake of a mining operation moving on. Reintroduction of natural species, along with restorative aspects, are the current trends in the mine-closure market. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Mining is a non-renewable resource’ ’The reason that we’re doing it is in safety and wellbeing’ ‘I call it “putting the egg back together”' ’There are ongoing jobs and ongoing opportunities’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Dr Geraldine McGuire LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldine-mcguire-5b26121b/?originalSubdomain=au Sustainable Solutions - https://sustainablesolutionsglobal.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today episode we interview Liz Puddy, an experienced crisis and emergency management consultant who has worked with many mining companies over the years in helping them with the development of their crisis & emergency management plans and procedures. It's a subject that’s not necessarily spoken about daily but needs to be in place should the unexpected arise, in order to minimise any damage and injury. We discuss what good crisis and emergency management looks like, and how mining companies can benefit from having good crisis and emergency management systems in place; the challenges mining companies face around crisis and emergency management, and whether you should have a proactive or reactive approach to this subject. KEY TAKEAWAYS Crisis and emergency management is about having the appropriate framework and response process in place should the unforeseen occur.  Good crisis and emergency management is never a “one size fits all” process. Each contingency plan must be uniquely tailored to the individual needs of the business. When planning for the needs of smaller and larger businesses, the process is generally the same. The resources are generally different, and so is the scale. Risk profile is also greatly increased exponentially depending on the size of the operation. The largest part of Liz’s job is to simplify the sometimes bloated approach to crisis and emergency that companies have developed over the years, including stripping out outdated methodologies and expired safety practices. Good planning allows for a company and its higher management to feel safe in the knowledge that a standardised approach to any crisis can take place, company-wide, and that it will be a consistent, tested response. Crisis management is a cost to any company, and isn’t a revenue generator. But the costs of effective planning can offset huge expense down the road in the event of an emergency. There is a huge benefit to having it. .BEST MOMENTS ‘You’ve got to have that controlled and coordinated response’ ‘It doesn’t matter what pops up, they’re going to have the means to handle it’ ’Never burn a bridge’ ‘Are we in a good position to respond to that if we need to? ‘You see a lot of barriers breaking down’ ‘It’s like that insurance policy we all begrudge paying for. But if we ever need to use it, we’re very glad that we have it’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Liz Puddy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-puddy-95858852/?originalSubdomain=au lizpuddy@bigpoint.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this podcast, we chat to Christian Easterday, Managing Director of Hot Chili Ltd, an ASX-listed Australian mineral exploration company, well-advanced in developing its portfolio of copper projects on the coastal range in Region III, Chile.  With impressive recent results, we chat about the company's Cortadera project and the possibility of turning it into a Tier 1 asset due to the discoveries that have been made. We talk about the widely publicised lack of new large-scale copper developments in the world, and how Hot Chili’s projects stack up against other developments and recent major discoveries. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hot Chili was listed on the ASX back in 2010, and saw great success through the results gained by their flagship project near Santiago. Since developing the Cortadera project, Hot Chili have seen huge exponential growth on site. The scale of the project, and the rewards found so far, have amazed the company, and exceeded expectations. Hot Chili are heading a very narrow field of companies who have made significant discoveries over recent years; discoveries which have led to a firm foothold in the industry, and which have led to heightened prosperity. Copper is a very deep market. Projects that deal in copper are becoming more rare, are more difficult to find. The industry has responded by investing more into copper identification, and to seek that next, elusive Tier 1 copper find… Copper is the “green metal” of the future. It is the centre of electrification, and in turn, the centre of the renewables industry. It is a resource that will be talked about more and more in the coming years. .BEST MOMENTS ‘You show your resilience when you go through nuclear winters' ‘We ended the years as one of the highest-performing ASX companies’ ‘What we have at the moment is certainly a lot bigger than we thought’ ’That external environment on copper price becomes less important’ ‘Copper is on everyone’s shopping list’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Are you going to the upcoming Indaba Mining Conference 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from the 3rd – 6th February, 2020? The event is one of the world’s biggest mining events, where professionals in the mining industry can meet like-minded people and peers to connect with. There will be special keynote speakers from some of the top CEO’s working at the biggest mining companies in the world, so it’s a great environment to learn new technologies, make connections, and develop your overall mining knowledge and awareness of the industry. I have a special offer for all listeners to the podcast. As a media partner to the Mining Indaba, Dig Deep is delighted to be able to offer listeners a 10% discount on delegate passes by using the code – DigDeep10 So follow this link and purchase your ticket: https://www.miningindaba.com/Page/register Hot Chili - https://www.hotchili.net.au ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to Adrian Bell who has 32 years domestic and international mining experience in senior and executive roles within human resources, risk management, sustainability (safety, environment, community), communications and external affairs.  For the past 13 years, Adrian was at an executive level reporting to the Managing Director with a mid-tier and successful ASX100 mining Company, PanAust Limited that was recently taken over by a Chinese State Owned Enterprise (SOE).  Currently, Adrian is consulting full-time to Aurelia Metals on HR, Risk and Sustainability and is Chairman of OnContractor which is a fully integrated IT Platform that uses AI Recruitment and matching as well as contractor management and payroll function. We talk about HR issues around starting a new project in a developing country versus an existing operation in Australia, and the common themes about restructuring an operation and managing change. We continue with the theme of sustainability and why this is important for mining companies, and details on the best way to close a mine in a developing country. KEY TAKEAWAYS Adrian’s wealth of experience in mining has seen him take everything from HR roles to corporate positions, culminating in him becoming one of the most sought after consultant names in the industry. The unions commanded more respect and loyalty from mining professionals, than the companies commanded, during the 80s. This led to a precarious balance of power that was resolved when companies began to make changes in the methods of their operations. The six things that employees want and deserve, and which will subsequently ensure loyalty, are: Job security Fair pay Safety Reasonable expectations Development Prospects for career advancement Culture is a very nebulous thing. It’s intangible, but it is there. Everyone gets a sense of a company’s culture when they join. The secret to true culture integrations, is to take the keywords and make them live and breathe in your business. Recognising good performance, and encouraging diversity and development, are all keystones of employee respect, and by doing so, creating respect for the community and environment. There’s no better way of showing respect and integrity than through transparent recording. Sustainability reports, followed by follow-ups, security, human rights, governance documents and diligence are important starting points. You need to engage with the workforce. When restructuring or reviewing an operation, as much as possible should be developed in house by the existing workforce. By going outside, you will engender distrust. Adrian’s vast experience came from never saying no to opportunities for development. We must never close ourselves off from the chance to be better. Executives these days can see the multitude of benefits that come through diversifying their workforce. Adrian has been at the forefront of gender equality in the industry. Operating in different countries, and adhering to different environments and governance, caused mining to realise that each territory requires a risk framework that differs from country to country. Case studies have proved that respect and care are vital components of effective mine closures, and have left successful transitional legacies in countries and areas in which mines are longer operating. Positive legacies must always be left behind. .BEST MOMENTS ‘We need to show respect for the community and for the environment’ ’They’re trying to reach consensus on improving conditions in the workplace’ ‘Employees felt loyalty to the unions instead of the company’ ‘A lot of people get turned off by the jargon’ ‘You can’t rely on leadership alone’ ’Never say no to anything’ ‘Very early on we developed a risk framework' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Are you going to the upcoming Indaba Mining Conference 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from the 3rd – 6th February, 2020? The event is one of the world’s biggest mining events, where professionals in the mining industry can meet like-minded people and peers to connect with. There will be special keynote speakers from some of the top CEO’s working at the biggest mining companies in the world, so it’s a great environment to learn new technologies, make connections, and develop your overall mining knowledge and awareness of the industry.   I have a special offer for all listeners to the podcast. As a media partner to the Mining Indaba, Dig Deep is delighted to be able to offer listeners a 10% discount on delegate passes by using the code – DigDeep10 So follow this link and purchase your ticket: https://www.miningindaba.com/Page/register Adrian Bell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-bell-79862313/?originalSubdomain=au PanAust - https://panaust.com.au adriansimonbell@gmail.com ABOUT THE GUEST Bryan also has his own podcast which you can find at https://anchor.fm/bryan-ulrich and which is also available on many platforms, including Apple. Bryan also writes interesting and informative blogs which can be found at http://www.bryanulrich.net/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s episode we interview Bryan Ulrich, the Vice President of the Geotechnical Division at Stantec, a company providing a wide array of services (engineering, design, project management etc) that begin at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships across a range of sectors including mining. Bryan specialises in tailing, and in this podcast we talk about tailings and why it has become big news in recent times, as well as the lessons that can be learned. We also discuss how tailings management has changed over the years, and talk about some of the challenges faced by companies in tailing management.   Are you going to the upcoming Indaba Mining Conference 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from the 3rd – 6th February?   The event is one of the world’s biggest mining events where professionals in the mining industry where you can meet like minded people and peers to connect with. There will be special key note speakers from some the top CEO’s of the biggest mining companies in the world so it’s a great environment to learn new technologies, make connections and develop your overall mining knowledge and awareness of the industry.   I have a special offer for all listeners to the podcast because as a media partner to the Mining Indaba you will receive a 10% off your delegate pass by using the code – DigDeep10.   So follow this link and purchase your ticket:https://www.miningindaba.com/Page/register       KEY TAKEAWAYS Mine Tailings occur when the ore is crushed and pulverised; the metals of interest are extracted, and the leftover pulverised material is called Tailings. Tailings are transported as a wet slurry to a facility and are almost wet. Tailings are of great interest to anyone with a geotechnical background as it involves many of the pursuits that make up the geotechnical course of study. A major issue in the Tailings sector is that it is essentially a waste product, and people are reluctant to invest in a waste product. Therefore, technologically, it is slow to grow, and does not benefit from investment. As yet, there are not clear factors linking Tailings projects that collapse, but Brian is confident that there must be a link, and that it must be data driven. Improvement in Tailings should be based around risk and risk-analysis. Innovation, also, will drive Tailings forward, especially using polymers for binding. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I had a rock collection like lots of little kids do’ ‘You can more or less live the dream as a geotechnical engineer if you love Tailings’ ‘Keep building the buttress’ ’It’s the innovators who will solve the problems of tomorrow' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Please book your ticket to the upcoming Indaba Mining Conference 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from the 3rd – 6th February 2020.  All Dig Deep listeners can receive 10% off tickets when you register with the discount code DigDeep10. You can purchase delegate tickets from  https://www.miningindaba.com/Page/register Hope to see you there in Cape Town! ABOUT THE GUEST Bryan also has his own podcast which you can find at https://anchor.fm/bryan-ulrich and which is also available on many platforms, including Apple. Bryan also writes interesting and informative blogs which can be found at http://www.bryanulrich.net/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we talk to Adam O’Leary who is President and Owner of Encite International, a full-service, boutique marketing and advertising agency based in Denver, Colorado, who are committed to building great brands and strategic marketing plans and often work with Mining companies to promote their brand, products and services. This is an informative, invaluable episode for all mining professionals who wish to understand more about how branding and marketing in the mining works and how important it is in building a mining company. We talk about how mining companies can improve their marketing and branding, and how mining can improve its image overall. We also discuss how video is used in marketing and how you can effectively market big ticket items. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many industrial companies, including mining companies, believe that marketing is not as essential part of their plan. Since their product is often not generally available to the public in the traditional way, mining companies see marketing as unnecessary.  Adam has learned over time that this viewpoint is incorrect. Mining companies also need to communicate with their audience or customer base, and they need measurable results. Traditional sales techniques do work in mining, such as phone calls, sales pitches and meetings etc. But there are more efficient methods of reaching a wider audience in a swifter way. When marketing big-ticket items that sometimes run into the millions of dollars, it’s important to remember that there is no point-of-sale. There is no impulse-buy factor to consider. Brand awareness and consistency are the factors that instead drive sales to people who are already in the market for such goods. Mining needs to work hard on improving its environmental image. Putting together an efficient programme that displays prominently its ability to embrace recycling and geographical regulations, is the keystone to improving its perception. Video production is something that Encite have been working in more when it comes to mining. The approach so far has been to make the industry seem more personal and personable. It’s all about humanising the sector. .BEST MOMENTS ’Since they’re not selling traditional products, they tend to look at marketing as an unnecessary tool’ ‘Relationships in the mining industry are very important’ ‘It all comes back to those brand attributes you’re trying to communicate’ ‘Video is something that’s very much an opportunity for the mining industry'   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Encite International - https://www.enciteinternational.com Adam O’ Leary LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamoleary/ adam@enciteinternational.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we interview Liv Carroll - Senior Principal at Accenture focusing on Accentures digital applied intelligence and transformation within the mining industry.  Liv’s background is in geology and over time he has moved into Applied Intelligence to generate value for clients through definition, adoption & strengthening of innovation and sustainability strategy; advanced analytics & machine learning; and improved operating models. We talk about the key drivers of the mining industry today and how technology can address contemporary business needs. Liv discusses attributes of successful companies rather than those that flounder, while giving us an insightful account of where mining will be in 10 years. KEY TAKEAWAYS When Liv graduated, no mining concerns were taking people on due to falling prices. Liv took a lateral step and joined a UK based consulting firm, working with aggregate players. The UK government knew early that it was wise to invest in mineral products for the future. Institutional investors and now taking a very keen interest in how companies are affecting the environment and the social fabrics of mining projects. Data shows that in 2018, mining was still unable to achieve zero fatalities. This needs to change. Liv and the mining industry in general are doing their best to study and engender positive human behaviour in order to deliver new technologies to support it. It is important to contribute time and energy into making mining a better industry, and a healthy, nurturing place for the next generation of miners. Those who have gained experience have a collective responsibility to help others move up the ladder. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I’ve always been a fan of consulting’ ‘They will withdraw investment if they feel that it doesn’t come up to scratch’ ‘the technology is just the delivery method. The data is key’ ‘Where are we at? Do we need to change course?’ ‘It’s always good to have a plan, but know that you can adjust if you need to’ ‘You need to be involved in the organisation’ ‘It gives me such great pleasure to see others thriving’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Liv Carroll LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/livcarroll/?originalSubdomain=uk Accenture - https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/insight-resources-digital-transformation-future-mining Accenture Twitter - https://twitter.com/accenturemining?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this first episode of 2020, we interview Rob Tyson (no I’m not interviewing myself!), Managing Director of Peel Mining Ltd, an Australian company focused on exploring and developing precious base metals resources in New South Wales, Australia. Peel Mining is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is continuing to build shareholder value by recognising, enhancing and developing undervalued mineral resource assets and which has three base and precious metals projects in NSW. We chat about how Peel Mining is developing assets in Cober, NSW, the discoveries they have made, exploration in the Cobar Basin, and what makes the area special. Through their success, Rob and Peel have been awarded the AMEC Prospector Award. We discuss what makes them unique, their project criteria and what lies in the future for the company and in the Cobar region. We conclude by seeing how the exploration and geology sector is developing in Australia. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Cobar basin region is an area with a strong mining pedigree, which was attractive to Peel.  The main formations in the Cobar region are pipe-like, and stretch all the way to the centre of the earth. The highest grade copper mine in Australia is local to the area and stretched down almost 2km below the surface. Companies are more keen to invest in their own exploration projects instead of funding junior miners to find them on their behalf. Batteries and electric vehicles are set to drive up the demand, and the price, of copper, of which there does not seem to be enough right now. Rob’s advice to aspiring geologists is to make sure their CV is up to date and looking attractive, and then get it in front of as many people as possible. People don’t mind being approached, and opportunities are there. .BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s the only job I know where you get paid to go camping’ ‘There’s a lot of low-grade opportunities in South America’ ‘The biggest issue is making sure you’ve got the right people’ ‘Hopefully the commodities market is firm over the next twelve to eighteen months. It’s fits and starts’ ‘Keep getting your CV out there!’   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Rob Tyson - Peel Mining LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-9bb8638 Peel Mining - http://www.peelmining.com.au ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Ivan Bebek, Executive Chairman and Director at Auryn Resources, a technically-driven, well-financed junior exploration company focused on finding and advancing globally significant gold, silver and base metal deposits. The Company has a portfolio approach to asset acquisition and has seven projects, in Canada & Peru. Ivan is an entrepreneur in the mining/exploration sector with over 22 years’ experience with a strong ability to finance, monetize and advance exploration assets into the development stage. We chat about Ivan's successful trading career before starting an exploration company and bringing together an experience team with a proven track record to find some of the world’s biggest discoveries and development them into Tier 1 asset. With a market cap of around $180 million (CAD), up 45% year to date (Dec 2019), Ivan talks about the company’s future and why it could be an attractive stock for investors. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ivan credits his mentors with helping him to realise his own potential, the rules of the trade and the founding and significance of mining projects. Africa raise royalties from 3.5% to 5%, and release corporate taxes which made initial mines in Ghana unprofitable, and so Ivan and his team were forced to expand and improvise. Through experience, Ivan has learned to be aggressive, to work harder, to buy more and to shop harder for good assets in bad markets when they’re being ignored. Mines are becoming harder to find, supply is an issue on the copper side, plus there’s a rising demand for vehicle electrification, and these factors make Ivan and his projects hugely sought after, and in a marvellous position to assert their dominance. Auryn want to attract investors who want to be part of longer term opportunities, or as Ivan calls them, “longer term thinkers” Auryn has three major opportunities within its portfolio; a technical team well versed in gold, a strong scientific background, and an ability to self-finance. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I found a lot of interest in my own world in working on the other side of the business’ ‘Every successful person you meet has likely learned from other successful people’ ‘Go against the grain when things are going cheap’ ‘Our shareholders are one of our biggest weapons’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Ivan Bebek LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-bebek-73038763/?originalSubdomain=ca Auryn Resources - https://www.aurynresources.com/corporate/directors/ivan-bebek/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Today we speak to Stewart Dickson, CEO - Variscan Mines Limited, a natural resources company focused on the development of high-impact base-metal projects who currently have projects in Australia, Spain and Chile. Stewart’s journey into mining isn’t the norm as he started off in the military so I was curious to know and understand how he got into the mining industry and learn how someone with a non-technical mining background can develop a career in the mining industry.     In this episode, we chat about what qualities are needed from people that are not from a mining background. We talk about the skills and experience Stewart has bought to the mining industry and his emphasis on teams, trust and cooperation which are so important in management today. We also cover risk and opportunity working in developing countries.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  An unconventional pathway  My career in the military provided me with a great foundation for working in the mining industry.  There are some common traits between the oil and gas mining industries and the military that allowed me to empathise with management teams.  These traits include being able to face up to a challenge whether technical, physical, political, intellectual and a willingness and desire to go out and achieve an objective or corporate intent irrespective of the circumstances.    It’s the will to win mentality and the ability and desire to see a project through from inception to completion.  Being non-technical  The nature of the industry, it’s multidisciplinary and complex, requires a comprehensive approach to situations, projects and opportunities.  Non-technical people benefit from not thinking in a particular way or are rigid because of expertise in a particular area.  You need to have the right people with the right skills in the right role  The role of the senior leader is to bring people together effectively to win or lose together as a team.  Good teams  You use the enriched experiences of those around you and what binds it together is clarity of intent, the unifying purpose needs to come from the leadership. Without commitment from leadership, the team will struggle to operate.  The key is clarity of intent everybody in the organisation knows what they are trying to achieve.  They know that whatever actions they take they are directed towards achieving the plan or purpose.  Leadership style  There is no right way or right pathway you have to be comfortable of your own strengths and weaknesses  There is no right way and if you try to be someone you are not it will not stand up in a stressful or complex situation  We are in a  hyper-connected world there will be times where you are looking at a physical situation with virtual aspects as well.  Trust your team you’ve hired and nurtured them.  If you apply this most of the time people pay you back hugely.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘It’s looking at situations in a 360 way’  ‘You need to want to win with personal resilience and robustness along with the fortitude to deal with what comes in front of you’  ‘In mining it’s all about the prevent phase - your social licence and engagement’     VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Dig Deep Mining Podcast  Variscan Mining website      ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Tyson  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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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  Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org  Rob’s LinkedIn          Mining InternationalOfficial Website          Mining International’sTwitter       Mining International’sFacebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Martin Horgan, ex-director of Toro Gold, an African Gold explorer and developer recently bought out by Resolute Mining, who acquired their flagship asset Mako Gold Mine (Mako) located in Senegal.  I was really interested in getting Martin on the podcast as he has achieved a lot with Toro Gold and he didn’t necessarily follow the normal path that most other junior mining explorers would normal follow. We talk about his background, working on site, in the consultancy space, and then into the banking sector before starting an exploration company. We also discuss Toro Gold; how they made a greenfield discovery and took it successfully into production and an exit, which isn't the normal path an exploration company take, and why they remained in private hands rather than in a public listed company KEY TAKEAWAYS Martin’s extensive experience has seen him travel the world and work in all sectors of the mining industry. During the late 2000’s, against the accepted wisdom, Martin decided to start a business, affirming that his contacts and opportunities would help him to establish a real player. He established Toro in 2009 as a result. Job opportunities when leaving university back in the nineties was significantly easier as companies were actively seeking future stars at the universities themselves.  Many UK graduates feel that they are overlooked when it comes to employment, in favour of Australian or Canadian graduates, due to their indigenous mining backgrounds. To this, Martin recommends that UK graduates also study a second language; French perhaps, as this can give the graduate an advantage. The fundamental success of any business comes down to the people. Having people who were highly competent in their individual disciplines was key to the success of Toro. It’s surprising that many in the mining industry don’t deliver on their promises. One of Toro’s core principles is that it always makes sure to follow through on any promises given. This has led to an increase in trust in the company, and the reason for its lofty position as one of the more respected parts of the mining industry. The mining sector has something of an image issue. it is one of the more ignored in today’s civilisation, and yet it is perhaps the most important. There are hardly any goods on sale today that are not sourced from the proceeds of some kind of mining or exploration. Education is desperately needed in order to ensure the next generation of mining professionals. .BEST MOMENTS ’In those days, companies were still doing the “milk round”' ‘I’ve seen the sector from several different perspectives’ ‘It’s like Trivial Pursuit’ ’There’s no magic formula to it’ ‘It is actually a clean and ethical industry’ ‘We’re going to put the band back together' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Martin Horgan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-horgan-038b298/?originalSubdomain=uk Resolute Mining - https://www.rml.com.au ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this podcast, we speak to Sarah Gordon, Managing Director at Satarla who are a global network of trainers, consultants and researchers who believe that risk management should be practical and enable real decisions to be made and acted on, with mining at the core of their business. Sarah often speaks at events and after seeing her talk earlier this year, and also having heard her speak at the recent Mines & Money event in London, I’m excited she agreed to appear on this podcast. We talk about how she got her first graduate role and gives some tips for graduates looking for their first job. This episode provides a great insight around risk management and what mining companies should be implementing not only in their due diligence but also during operations.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Geology is all about uncertainty. No geologist truly knows about what is going on beneath the surface of the planet until someone excavates. Geologists are like risk managers in this regard, and so transitioning to this sector was a natural movie for Sarah. Sarah got her break in Anglo-American by going to a careers fair, where Rio Tinto were promoting their student internship scheme. While applying for Tinto, she applied for Anglo, who contacted her first. Putting yourself out there is certainly a better way of getting yourself noticed when leaving education. Every opportunity is a good opportunity. Never be afraid to speak up. Go to events, talks and networking summits. Tell them you’re a student and you will often get reductions, and in most cases, free of charge. Make sure you have business cards and CVs printed when talking to potential employers. Make sure you stand out, and make sure you follow up! Satarla’s goal when it was founded, was to provide rick management that was practical and accessible at all levels of the organisation.  Risk management varies from country to country. The issue many companies have is that they try to apply solutions and lessons learned to every territory worldwide. But they need to be re-evaluated on a territorial basis. Over the past few years, most other sectors have gradually brought all risk management sectors together into enterprise-wide risk management. Risk management is in danger of becoming overcomplicated by bureaucracy. It needs to become less management focussed and more assessment focussed. Simplify your process into four steps: Understand what the context is and how it’s changing together with your objectives. Identify those risks. Put in place the controls to manage those risks. Monitor, review, and report. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Within the world of geology you’re typically focussed upon what’s going on beneath the surface of the earth’ ‘When you’re trying to stand out, making sure everything is right helps’ ‘Make sure you hook into their memory’ ‘Risk management is that mechanism through which people can truly understand what the objectives are that they’re trying to achieve’ ‘Risk is being pushed into the management space instead of the assessment space' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Satarla - https://www.satarla.com Sarah Gordon LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-gordon-a618821a/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Today’s podcast is with a very special guest: Owen Hegarty, a well renowned mining legend of the industry with over 40 years industry experience, who has managed and been involved with many mining companies and operations in Australia and Asia during his career.  Owen is Executive Chairman of EMR Capital who are a specialist resources private equity company with over 300 years combined mining operational and investment experience. They own and operate 9 mining operations and projects in 7 countries globally, across 4 core commodities, with a proven track record in the three dimensions critical to achieving superior investment returns. In this episode we talk about his early days with Rio Tinto, how he then branched out on his own and what challenges he faced from a corporate role to the start of his entrepreneur journey. We also discuss how EMR Capital has developed as a company and what their future plans are. This is an interesting, informal and enjoyable podcast in the company of Owen, a man who has achieved much in the industry, and which is well worth a listen. KEY TAKEAWAYS Owen’s experience in the industry has stretched north of forty years. He joined Rio Tinto after leaving university, during a time in which graduates were highly sought after. Owen helped to grow the Mighty Ox from a few million dollars to a few billion dollars. It was an “overnight success” that took fifteen years.  If you are confident in your experience, and if you have faith in the team you have assembled, then you will be able to grow your business and scale effectively. Owen states that initial choices of focus are key. The key areas in which to focus your attention when scaling are:  Your team Your chosen commodities Project selection Investors The mining industry needs to remember that we are all guests in someone else’s land, and we should treat them with the according respect.  EMR are very proud of their portfolio of projects, and are the result of extensive preparation and ongoing successful relationships built over many years. Potential projects need to be acceptable on several different criteria: They must have the potential scale Grade - The quality Conventional process - The project must not require operational advancements in order to make it work Low cost, long life and lots of upside benefits The regime must be stable and secure There must be a clear exit plan for the future .BEST MOMENTS ‘I was really very lucky to be involved in all commodities and all countries’ ‘I went from the big end of town to the small end of town’ ‘Choose your people well. Choose your commodities well. Choose your projects well. Choose your investors well. And then get on with it as though your life depends on it’ ‘You’re testing yourself all the time’ ‘We need to work with them and engender trust’ ‘It must have the scale and it must have the grade' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes EMR Capital - https://www.emrcapital.com/en-us Owen Hegarty - https://www.owenhegarty.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s podcast we interview Ricus Grimbeek, President and CEO at Trevali Mining Corporation, a base metals company with four mines in Peru, Canada, Namibia and Burkina Faso.  Ricus is an experienced mining executive with nearly 30 years experience in the resource sector working in Australia, South Africa and Canada during his career. During this interview we chat how Trevali Mining is developing as a company and whats happening in the zinc market with the price of zinc decreasing. We also cover how technology is playing its part in the company and the realities of climate change on the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ricus began as a coal miner before breaking away to study mining in South Africa. He also spent a few years in corporate functions. This varied background has given him a rare insight into the many facets of the mining industry. Safety, health and sustainability are of paramount importance to Ricus and Trevali. In his opinion, safety should be guaranteed for all employees and the communities in 3which they operate. Ricus recommends a full practical knowledge of the mining business from the ground up, to anyone who wishes to enter the industry, including aspiring executives. The best advice Ricus offers to those wishing to jump from operations to corporate, is not to do it too early. Not only will the personal upheaval be too much, but it’s good to get as much on-the-job knowledge as possible. Trevali is one of the top zinc producers in the world. Ricus classifies this as one of the greenest metals, and one that will be more important in the future. Climate change has had long and short term impacts around the world. Places that are seeing water supply under threat are no longer as attractive to the industry, as it is such a key component in operations. Mining needs to lead by example, and show that good can come from their operations, whereas public perception may lead many to believe that it is environmentally detrimental. Processes such as underground mining can be beneficial. .BEST MOMENTS ‘From a young age I’ve been passionate about sustainability’ ‘You can’t tell governments and communities what to do. You have to be really good at listening’ ‘Don’t progress too early in your career’ ‘We’re not starting from ground zero’ ‘As an industry we need to take a step back’ ‘I’m very excited about what’s possible' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Ricus Grimbeek LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricus-grimbeek-41a916b/?originalSubdomain=ca Ricus is going to be speaking at the upcoming Mines and Money Conference from 25th -27th November and as Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is a partner to this event, then as a subscriber, you can take advantage of 25% discount by using the code DIG25 at check out. Mines and Money London is the world’s largest mining and investment show, bringing together over 2000 mining and investment professionals. With ever more volatility in the markets, M&M London is looking at a record year’s attendance. Evidenced by their headline attendees and speakers including Robert Friedland, and Black Rock's Evy Hambro.  If you are interested in attending this year's event, with over 150 exhibiting mining companies, 600+ investors, leading tech contributors and expert facilitators, then take advantage of 25% discount by using code DIG25 at check out. Book your tickets now and hope to see you there. London Mines And Money - https://london.minesandmoney.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this podcast, we interview Mike Jones, MD of Impact Minerals, an exploration company listed on the ASX with four extensive tenement holdings within Australia, (NSW, QLD & WA) featuring significant potential for high-grade mineral deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper and nickel. We discuss the Australian mining market and what challenges it faces as the market is buoyant, and the progress of Impact Minerals and what they are looking to achieve. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining industry in Australia is extremely busy today. This is mainly due to a huge surge in gold and lithium, which led to money being poured into producers.  A few huge discoveries in Victoria and in Western Australia, have led to the mining industry there turning a corner, and becoming sought after by investors. With the five-year downturn, mining in Australia has seen a large downturn in new recruits, especially amongst young people. Technology is fine, but there’s no substitute for human instinct. Blackridge is the main focus for Impact Minerals right now. It is the conglomerate host of gold projects and so acts as the epicentre of activity. Aside from normal operation challenges, the main issues affecting Impact are around technology. Advancements have meant huge challenges in data and applications, but also have increased productivity immensely. Over the next decade, Mike wants Impact to attract more value, which will allow the company to expand and to seek out wealthier resources. Persistence is the key in exploration. .BEST MOMENTS ‘It was a big step to take’ ‘I could probably run a mining company as badly as these people can!’ ‘Each of the cycles is different’ ‘It takes time, and time is money’ ’The amount of data generated is extraordinary’ ‘Hopefully I’ll be a yacht in the Mediterranean!' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Impact Minerals - https://impactminerals.com.au Mike Jones LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jones-48831615/?originalSubdomain=au info@impactminerals.com.au ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Todays guest is Patrick Cheetham, Chairman and MD of Sunrise Resources, a mining company who acquire, explore and develop mineral projects, and who are currently developing a project to mine natural pozzolan and perlite in Nevada, USA.  We talk about the uses of natural pozzolan and perlite and how Sunrise Resources are developing the project in the US. KEY TAKEAWAYS Patrick’s background is in geology, and always found the subject fascinating. This stood him in good stead when he went to college, and subsequently was recruited by Western Mining in Australia. Sunrise began as a diamond exploration concern. After working in this market, Sunrise realised that raising capital was difficult, and so broadened its focus. Pozzolan is one of the most important deposits in the world and acts as a naturally occurring cement, and has numerous invaluable uses throughout the industrial world. Perlite has the additional property of popping when heated to high temperatures. This is used in horticulture to aerate soil, and is also used in insulation. Sunrise’s main consumers are ready-mix companies, who use pozzolan in concrete, which is a vital ingredient in fly ash. Pozzolan has a value similar to cement in terms of money. It doesn’t stand huge transport differences, and is mainly used in the USA. Mine permitting is key for Sunrise in the future, which will allow for production to begin in earnest when 2020 arrives. Agreements with utility providers, and sourcing water for projects are also high on the agenda. .BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s not as easy when you don’t have the money behind you!’ ‘Perlite pops like popcorn’ ’The Pantheon dome is still the world’s largest expanse of concrete’ ’There’s no natural pozzolan produced in the UK’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Sunrise Resources - https://www.sunriseresourcesplc.com Patrick Cheetham LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-cheetham-444a782/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.mining-international.org/#one ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Today’s podcast is with Andrew Reid, COO of Hastings Technology Metals, an ASX-listed leading Australian rare earths company with two rare earths projects in Western Australia. Rare earths are critical in the manufacture of a wide variety of new consumer and industrial technologies and these range from flat-screen TVs and energy-efficient light bulbs to hybrid cars, wind turbines and military hardware. In this episode, we talk their Yangibana Project and what they have achieved so far and what part this mine will play in the rare earth’s space which is significant outside of China.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  I spent my first ten years working in mining in Australia and then spent time in Africa.  You need a diverse range of skills to work as an expat. You will work alongside others with both low and high-level skill sets and need to understand that for some education may be lower.  Working as an expat is not for everyone the conditions can be difficult but I developed into the person I am with the skills I have as a result of my experiences.  Hastings Technology was kickstarted in earnest in 2014 with an exploration program and the technical staff realised early on that the initial investigations were coming back with rare earth and in particular neodymium and praseodymium resources at Yangibana.  Rare earths are on the periodic table and they always appear together.  When you mine rare earths, you get them together and as a result, you need a complex processing plant.  We are designing a processing plant that will nominally take about million tonnes of ore feed a year.  You have to extract from the ground and then concentrate the elements to an economic level, separate them into a powdered oxide and further down the line into forms that can be turned into the final products.  Powered magnets are a major component in the tsunami of electric vehicles we are seeing coming onto the market and Hasting Technology is now very well placed to meet the needs of a growing marketplace.  When we are producing 3,400 tonnes this will be 6-7% of the world’s supply. The project will be in a very good position to be on the leading edge for receiving finance  The rare earths mining market is unique mainly because its dominated and controlled so closely by China and a lot of the market is under long term contracts. The growing electric car sector is a continuing factor in the importance of rare earths as a commodity.  There needs to be better awareness and education for people around rare earths.  We are in very exciting times and Hastings Technology is at the forefront of new relationships. It takes its responsibilities and the opportunities that come with being involved in the technology of electric vehicles very seriously and as the use of permanent magnets globally in technology continues to grow the possible applications are increasing.     BEST MOMENTS  ‘There are many processes that are undertaken before you get to the end product’  ‘We have already received our early works permit and so have been able to build the infrastructure required for the project’  ‘The stamp of approval from the highest environmental group, the EPA is vital to allow the permits to be granted’     VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Dig Deep Mining Podcast  Hastings Technology Metals website     ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Tyson  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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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  Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org   Rob’s LinkedIn            Mining InternationalOfficial Website           Mining International’sTwitter       Mining International’sFacebook   This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Mental health is a topic that features heavily in the news these days. In this podcast we interview Michael Weston, an advocate & keynote speaker around mental health providing both the public and workplaces with an insight into his personal life experience, whilst highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Michael worked in the Western Australian mining industry for twenty years, when one day back in 2013 (ready for work), he was found by his neighbour, unconscious and not breathing.  Whilst Michael survived, he spent the next two years searching for a diagnosis and answers to why he couldn't function as well as he had prior to the incident. As doctors and specialists began investigating further, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an acquired brain injury (ABI) were diagnosed. The conclusion they came to was that work and a stressful work environment had contributed to his collapse, and so this episode may resonate with many of those who might be suffering similar conditions in the workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael spent many years working in the mining industry in Australia, in some of the most high-pressured and diverse sectors. But although the stress was high, Michael loved the job. One of the first signs that Michael was not doing well, was the change in his personality. His wife noticed to begin with, and commented that he wasn’t acting like himself. Soon afterwards, Michael was found collapsed, face-down on his driveway. The problem is that many people don’t receive physical warning signs when a collapse is imminent. Lack of concentration, and mindfulness, is often put down to simple fatigue, instead of being treated as a major warning beacon. Ultimately, Michael’s body refused to cooperate with his mind and shut itself down. Michael’s state of mind was seriously deteriorating, and had taken far too much on in the workplace. Anxiety and depression manifest early, and should always be discussed. Treatment should be sought as soon as possible, in order to prevent collapse and subsequent health issues. The first place to admit you’re feeling overwhelmed is at work. Tell your workplace that you are feeling consumed, and be honest.  Finding a work life balance is as essential to lasting happiness as an efficient and healthy workplace. Allowing flexibility, and listening to our staff when they are troubled will save many issues down the line. .BEST MOMENTS ’There was a bit of gold at the end of the tunnel’ ‘Red isn’t always bad’ ‘I need to get to work. I’m going to be late for a meeting…' ‘We were all under the pump’ ‘You’ve got to put your hand up for help’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes www.michaelweston.com.au Michael Weston LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelweston1/?originalSubdomain=au Michael Weston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MichaelWestonBrainInjury Michael Weston Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelweston26 ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we chat to John Lewins, CEO of K92 Mining Inc, a gold mining producer with an operating mine in Papua New Guinea. We talk about how the company has progressed, how it has achieved its incredible results, and what plans they have for the future.  We discuss what opportunity challenges and opportunity lie within Papua New Guinea, and how the mining industry can develop in the country. KEY TAKEAWAYS With the low, sustaining costs they have, K92 are generating good cash flow, and next year is predicting cashflow in excess of eighteen million US dollars. K92 have exploration on their mining lease, including five diamond drilling rigs; two from the surface and three underground. This allows three thousand a month in diamond drilling from the combined five rigs. Papua New Guinea has some of the best geology in the world, but there are three fundamental challenges there: Climate - Very high rainfall area. Geography/Topography - Many mines are in the highlands or on islands, which makes building mining infrastructure difficult. Community - Eight million people speaking eight hundred languages. PNG has less than two hundred thousand taxpayers out of eight million people, which means that many people there are subsitence farmers. Land is incredibly important, therefore, and so mining can prove very challenging. Jobs are very important. The future is also crucial. Education is highly desirable, and so can prove an effective tool in getting communities on side. .BEST MOMENTS ‘All of the exploration work we want to do is funded from our own cashflow’ ‘We’re looking to take that to five million ounces by Q1’ ’We get about eight to ten metres of rainfall per year’ ‘Land is incredibly important' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes John will also be speaking at the upcoming IMARC Conference in Melbourne from 29-31st October where he will be giving a ‘Mining Spotlight’ project update on K92 Mining Inc. Dig Deep has partnered with the International Mining and Resources Conference event in Melbourne where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future.  Now in its 6th year, it is Australia’s largest mining event bringing together over 7000 decision makers, mining leaders, policy makers, investors, commodity buyers, technical experts, innovators and educators from over 100 countries to Melbourne for four days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. All Dig Deep listeners can receive 10% off tickets when you register with the discount code DIGDEEP. Visit the website to purchase your ticket: https://imarcmelbourne.com/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, we chat to Darren Stralow, Chief Development Officer at Northern Star, an Australian gold producer with Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America, and who have a portfolio of low-cost, high-grade underground gold mines, and who are listed on the ASX.  We talk about the key attributes and major differences about degrees in the past, to the new degrees that should be taught now and beyond, and why and how we can improve the image of mining with the younger generation. KEY TAKEAWAYS The whole mining industry got a wake-up call last year, when there was a sudden and drastic drop in enrolments for mining engineer positions in Australian tertiary institutions. There used to be over 200 mining graduates per year from Australian universities. In 2018, there were under 40 first-year students enrolled in the entirety of Australia. For an industry that contributes so much to the Australian way of life, this was alarming. Automation, digitisation and electrification are all advances that are changing the face of the industry. But we must never lose sight of the fact that this is primarily a people business, and that people can never be replaced. The scientific basics of engineering, mining methods and technology, should form the core of all mining education, as well as the licence to operate, and how mining contributes towards society. We need to show that the industry is progressive. It’s not just digging holes. There are other focus points, and a universe of pursuits that can range from everything from health to science. .BEST MOMENTS ‘We obviously haven’t done ourselves any favours in terms of perception of the industry’ ‘We were doing something wrong when it came to attracting people to the industry’ ’The industry has been changing in recent years’ ‘We can’t lose focus on the fundamentals’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Darren Starlow will be speaking at the upcoming IMARC Conference in Melbourne from 29-31st October where he will be doing a presentation around “The Mining Engineering degrees of the future: How these must differ from the past and include new and relevant skills”.  Dig Deep has partnered with the International Mining and Resources Conference event in Melbourne where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future. Now in its 6th year, it is Australia’s largest mining event bringing together over 7000 decision makers, mining leaders, policy makers, investors, commodity buyers, technical experts, innovators and educators from over 100 countries to Melbourne for four days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. All Dig Deep listeners can receive 10% off tickets when you register with the discount code DIGDEEP. Visit the website to purchase your ticket: https://imarcmelbourne.com/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Today’s guest is James Campbell, the Managing Director Of Botswana Diamonds, a diamond exploration and development company operating in Botswana and South Africa. James has spent over thirty years in the diamond industry in a variety of roles, and so has accrued during his experiences, a vast and fascinating wealth of knowledge, some of which he’ll be sharing on this week’s episode. The diamond industry is one of the lesser-known, and so this conversation will prove an insightful and endlessly interesting journey into and around the diamond industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS James is drawn to diamonds on an emotional level. To him, diamonds represent all that’s good about humanity. Diamonds are the ultimate gift of love; the ultimate expression of love.  The assessment and exploration of diamond resources is one of the most technically challenging in commodity and resource development. To work in the sector, and to be successful, it is incumbent on operators to be experienced and knowledgeable. In diamonds, you have three different variables that must be measured:  Volume  Mass of the deposit Grade - measured in karats per 100 tons Diamonds are not just for cosmetic use. They are also used for cutting tools (diamond dust), and are currently being used in computing (conductors). This means that diamonds are in ever-increasing demand. Fifty percent of the world’s diamonds are typically sold in America. Fifty percent of those are typically sold between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The economy there under Trump is doing extraordinarily well, and this is being reflected in the uptake of aspirational items. At the moment, Botswana Diamonds are focussed purely on Southern Africa: South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. These are all relatively close to BD’s base in Johannesburg. James is the sole permanent employee of the company, and sees Southern Africa as the most prospective area in the world for diamond development. The two major countries for diamond development outside of Southern Africa are Russia and Canada. Russia contains the second-largest diamond mine in the world. Canada contains explorations by De Beers and Mountain Province. Also, Canada’s Toronto Stock exchange is extremely robust. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Diamonds are the ultimate expression of love’ ’The diamond market is cyclical, but the diamond market is not just one market’ ‘As economies grow, so too does the demand for diamonds’ ‘Like any mining environment, many of the jobs will be commoditised’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes James Campbell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesahcampbell/?originalSubdomain=za Botswana Diamonds - http://botswanadiamonds.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Rob chats to Sam Retallack, Head of People and Culture at Independence Group (IGO), a leading ASX-listed exploration and mining company based in Perth, who have a strategic focus on high quality assets of scale and longevity including Gold, Nickel/Copper assets in WA and exploration developments in WA & NT.  Sam has been in human resources for a number of years and joined IGO back in 2012, and so has a wealth of experience in workforce culture and a deep understanding of what mining companies need to do to change to develop and grow with this ever-changing world we live in.  We talk about what companies need to do to improve their culture, how they can do it, and the challenges that mining companies face in getting this right? KEY TAKEAWAYS Having come from a very different background to many in the mining industry, Sam has a unique perspective based upon many different forms of business. People and culture is the thing that enables the rest of the business. There is no achievement of strategy without the people. Sam’s role is to oversee the building of the people relations and culture, and believes it is the bedrock of all things they do. The public perception of the mining industry puts many off from joining it. People still see it as a male-dominated, dangerous and very physical industry, which it can be. But things have changed dramatically over the years. Mining now includes a wealth and breadth of different pursuits. Education on this subject is paramount. There are no good or bad cultures. There are only appropriate and inappropriate cultures. Some companies require different cultures, and it’s a case of finding the right people for the right culture in the right business. Strategy and culture need to go hand in hand. People will choose their own culture anyway, which may go against your chosen strategy. It’s difficult to herd your people back into line once this happens. As an organisation, you need complete reviews of what is working and what isn’t, but it needs to be ongoing and organic. The old concept of a post-action review just can’t be done that well or effectively. Mining companies can improve their cultures by looking seriously at two things:  Co-creation - you must ask the questions and listen to the responses from your people. Then grow it with their help. Examine your leadership - If your leaders aren’t emotionally mature enough to embrace co-creation, then you’ll never achieve an effective culture. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I come from a very untraditional mining background’ ’There is no achievement of strategy without the people’ ‘Mining is a sustaining career’ ’There are no good or bad cultures’ ‘People are tribal. Humans are tribal' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Sam Retallack is going to be speaking at the upcoming IMARC Conference in Melbourne from 29-31st October, where she will be on a panel of speakers discussing: What stops us from implementing change in our workforces AND How do we overcome the non-technical issues to achieve business transformation, innovation and a workforce of the future?  Dig Deep has partnered with the International Mining and Resources Conference event in Melbourne where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future. Now in its 6th year, it is Australia’s largest mining event bringing together over 7000 decision makers, mining leaders, policy makers, investors, commodity buyers, technical experts, innovators and educators from over 100 countries to Melbourne for four days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking. All Dig Deep listeners can receive 10% off tickets when you register with the discount code DIGDEEP.  Visit the website to purchase your ticket: https://imarcmelbourne.com/ Independence Group - https://www.igo.com.au Sam Retallack - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-retallack-69151819/?originalSubdomain=au ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this week’s show, entrepreneur David Murrin discusses his work around decoding major historical events to forecast global change in today’s world, helping you to make informed decisions that avoid repeating past destructive cycles so that you can create positive actionable strategies for the future.  David has written two books, including 'Breaking The Code of History' which post 9/11, recognises that the world had changed in an instant, and highlights the key process in human social structures that impact on today’s changing world.  Join Rob and David now for this fascinating episode featuring a wealth of hidden agenda. KEY TAKEAWAYS One person’s energy can charge other people’s like a capacitor, but time will decay the charge. If we can survive this peak, then the charge will die down. This is how the world has always seemed to work. David joined JP Morgan because meritocracy was rewarded. He joined the company in order to take risk and win big, and found the risk industry fascinating. Post 9/11, David’s world view completely changed. America’s world influence had peaked, and so the strike against it was even more damaging. David used his newfound knowledge and techniques in the post-9/11 world to more accurately predict the rise and fall of the resource market values, which made him extremely valuable to companies like JP Morgan. It’s usually the commodity price appreciation that leads to conflict. Humans fight over one thing, and that’s resources. We may mask this with religious constructs, but it always boils down to resources. America has to extract itself from the grip of Chinese manufacturing, and Trump has made it clear that this is what he wants. Ultimately, the world will be split between two powers when it comes to resources. A greater trend toward automation is inevitable. Systemisation and the use of AI to find resources underground is definitely coming. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I was standing there among sixty hungry cannibals’ ‘We make decisions as a collective entity’ ‘We’re heading into one of those periods now’ ’There will only be an increase in friction’ ’There is a two way arms race coming'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: rob@mining-international.org Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theminingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast/videos   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specializing in all areas of mining across the globe from the 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 client's organizations 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. 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 show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Whats happening in the “rare earths” space? It’s a return engagement for Rocky Smith of Peak Resources, who’s here for the second time to give us a deeper insight to rare earth space. We talk about the effects of the recent trade war between USA and China on rare earth producers and consumers, and the biggest barriers to new operators for building and operating a rare earth refinery.  The magnet space is about to slowly pick up momentum with the the increase of EV activity, so it's an interesting time for anyone who is in, or thinking of getting into, the rare earths space. KEY TAKEAWAYS Some of the suppliers in the US are having trouble with tariffs going into that market. China made the threat of withholding rare earths from the US, which highlighted the fact that the US have supported the Chinese government plan to control rare earths. They currently have 80% control of the rare earth market. The challenges facing companies and indeed countries, wishing to hunt for and produce rare earths, are economical and technological. President Trump’s order to increase magnet production for the US military is good news for the rare earths industry.  By 2021, the demand will equal or exceed supply for existing manufacturing projects, and then going forward, the gap should widen. That’s why it’s important for new suppliers to be promoted and pushed to succeed. The plants for rare earth are complex and costly. If you have a process that deals with difficult minerals, then technically you have risks, so you need to be cautious when putting your finance plan together. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Most of the G7 countries were willing to take the value from the low cost Chinese rare earths, and let some manufacturing move from around the world and focus on China’ ‘It’s important to make sure we’re working on a number of things at the same time’ ‘It takes anywhere from five to ten years to get one of these things up and running’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Rocky Smith on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-smith-7a789210/?originalSubdomain=au Peak Resources - https://www.peakresources.com.au/member/rocky-smith/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today’s podcast, we talk to a previous guest. He produced a report exploring the key mining trends in 2019 which is definitely worth a listen and is now back with another report Deloitte’s in partnership with NORCAT “The future of mining with wearables - exploring the health, safety, and environmental benefits of  wearables and how to leverage the technology to achieve better outcomes for mining companies around the world. The report looks at some really interesting considerations around wearables such as privacy around data collection, engagement strategies with unions and other stakeholders, along with the challenges around implementation and scaling the technology.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  The report  This is the fourth report released by Deloittes in partnership with NORCAT,  a technology and innovation centre based in the heart of the mining in Ontario, Canada.  The location serves as a positive area for collisions, bringing different technologies together to interact with each other within an operational mining environment.  This report deals with the future of wearables and is published at a time of heightened scrutiny on safety and as technology is taking over in the mining industry.  The broader wave of digital is transforming the way people actually operate, the work they are doing and the way it is executed.  Within this area, wearables have a key role in both environmental monitoring and workers health.  Developing strategies for wearables moving forward  It’s vital that mining companies first identify the problem then right wearable required in the situation.  Taking a user-centric view of the technology is key, how is the worker going to utilise the technology on a day to day basis and how will it help them?  Wearables have a crucial role to play in the health and safety of workers, they are the modern technological equivalent of the canary in a coal mine.  It allows to not just one thing but multiple environmental factors to be monitored  Increasing the adoption of wearables  User centricity is key if the wearer is expected to wear the item for a considerable amount of time it must be comfortable and easy to use. Piloting the wearable ensures the technology has user-centricity.  To increase the use of wearables it is vital that there is a clear understanding of the stakeholders involved and that concerns are addressed.   Challenges for scaling of the wearables market  You must have a view on the end-use of the technology and fully understand the user-centricity.  The collection of data and privacy controls are vital to ensure the protection of workers.  It is possible for wearables to not be associated with an individual and there are mechanisms where you can blind the data.  Using the data as part of a shared dialogue between workers and management can be vital in the successful integration of this technology into the work environment.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘It allows to not just one thing but multiple environmental factors to be monitored’  ‘If things do go wrong then wearables can aid in the location of workers for search and rescue teams’  ‘There are a myriad of technologies out there and its vital that you look beyond the technology and understand what problem you are trying to solve’        VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Dig Deep Mining Podcast  aswart@deloitte.ca   The Future of Mining with Wearables PDF Report     ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Tyson  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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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  Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org  Rob’s LinkedIn          Mining InternationalOfficial Website          Mining International’sTwitter       Mining International’sFacebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today's podcast Rob interviews John Scurci, the Partner & Portfolio Manager and COO of Corona Associates Capital Management, a discretionary global macro long/short hedge fund seeking absolute returns, with a core strategy focused on precious metals and global mining equities.  John’s began his career on Wall Street working for the likes of Morgan Stanley, and with a career spanning forty years, has built a wealth of knowledge and experience of global markets especially in the commodities and resources space.  We discuss the relationship between gold and the US dollar, the presence of bitcoin in the mining industry, and the best and most effective ways of strategically investing and playing in the precious metals mining market today. KEY TAKEAWAYS 60 to 70 percent of all the new capital that has entered the US equity markets, has come from companies repurchasing their stock. This is in contract some a few decades ago when this practice was illegal. John foresees a day in the not-too-distant future, when the practice once again becomes outlawed. Corona began as an effort to capitalise on what they perceived was a misperception in the markets of where they were headed, specifically their view on valuations, value, and the role of gold and debt. John and his associates took a very different view, and believed that big returns in the markets are driven by changes in perception. In terms of general equities, John looks at balance sheets, cash flow statements, market cap and valuation when it comes to investment opportunities in gold and silver.  Our global economy does not expand without the expansion of debt. We’re at a point where the world has the greatest amount of debt in history. The world’s economies aren’t expanding at present, and are in fact on the verge of contracting. The price of gold measured in dollars has gone up, even though the value of the dollar itself has also gone up. The dollar has risen because of a constant bid for dollars themselves in order to repay debt. Gold is rising because of fear.  Gold is not a commodity. It’s money. Around 180,000 tons is known to exist and all of it is owned. It can be traded at any time. This makes it a form of currency. Although they are two precious metals, the fundamental difference between gold and silver, is that gold is the primary monetary metal, and it is what the central banks own. Therefore, it is the instrument used by the banks if they ever need instant currency. The world is starved in terms of alternative currencies and means to store wealth. John’s own view is that bitcoin is not an effective way to do this because of its volatility, and because of the simple fact that the amount of electricity used to perpetuate it is extraordinarily inefficient.  Uranium is going to be a very important source for our energy requirement in the coming years. There are environmental risks that need to be planned and managed, and also factored into the cost of uranium production. But it is clean from an emissions viewpoint and relatively plentiful. .BEST MOMENTS ‘What Wall Street really is, is a financial product factory’ ‘We were about to shift into an era of real assets’ ‘Gold is not an easy asset to value from a financial perspective’ ’The dollar is the world’s most certain funding currency’ ’The amount of money that is required in order to move the needle is absolutely breath-taking to think about’ ’The only reason to sell gold is to manage its price' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Corona Associates Capital Management - http://www.coronacap.com John Scurci on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-scurci-ba907979/ ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode Rob interviews John Dorward, President & CEO of Roxgold, a Canadian-based gold mining company with assets located in West Africa.  We discuss the how Roxgold is developing their assets with great success, and the challenges of CSR within those countries and changes of power within Burkina Faso when John joined the company.  He gives his predictions of the gold market and what lies ahead in mining within Burkina Faso, Cote D’lvoire and other West African countries.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Projects can move forward very rapidly in West Africa, where countries are very keen to encourage foreign investment. The governments there seem to understand that investment means opportunity, and all goes towards making their countries stronger and more viable on a world platform. Roxgold is in wonderful financial shape due to wise investments and a profitable operation that has allowed the company to attract shareholders and investors, as well as make investments in subsequent operations in West Africa. The main challenges being face in West Africa are really in political stability. When the president of Burkina Faso hit his term limit, and was forced to step down, he chose not to. This caused something of an uprising, which impacted operations there immediately. One of Roxgold’s main aims is to be a good neighbour to the communities in which it establishes itself. Sharing wealth and opportunity with the areas in which it operates is key to improving its standing as a company worth working with. Keeping promises and not making excuses is key to improving the reputation of mining. Investment in education and buying from local suppliers whenever possible is important, as well as supporting local entrepreneurs. Respect is always important. John predicts that the scene is very well set up for gold. Gold tends to rally when it drops, and there is a real interest in gold around the world at the moment. Economies are in uncharted territories right now, so caution should always be applied. .BEST MOMENTS ’Some of the geologists I’ve met, there’s no way that I’d ever be able to understand where they’re coming from!’ ‘We prefer to refer to it as an “unscheduled change of government”' ‘We have a responsibility to share the wealth and share the benefits’ ‘Whatever we say, we do’ ‘You can give a number, or you can give a date. But don’t give both’ ’The future is the challenge of sensible growth’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes www.roxgold.com jdorward@roxgold.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week, Rob is in conversation with John Mulligan, one of the directors of the World Gold Council, a market development organisation for the gold industry. John explains his role there, as well as the broader role of the Gold Council in the mining industry itself, how it was founded and with what purpose, as well as its influence on today’s industry. This is a fascinating conversation that will allow anyone interested to see a very different side of the industry, as well as the future of gold in the wider world. KEY TAKEAWAYS The World Gold Council was formed in 1987 by some of the larger gold miners at the time, who realised that they were mainly operating a very long way away from where their gold was being consumed. Even in the modern age this is true. They needed an organisation that could protect and create a healthy market for the product on their behalf. The Conflict-Free Gold Mining Standard - this was introduced at the behest of the gold miners collective and the council, which allows gold miners to potentially operate in riskier areas in a way that is transparent and responsible. The Gold Council’s expertise lie in markets, analysis, policy, marketing and communications. Their members are from a wide variety of professions, so as to be able to be better equipped to provide advice and direction for its members. Technology and innovation are driving change in the industry. Events and publications are all speaking of the many advancements that mining is currently working on. John sees this as key to the future of the industry. Environmental, Social and Governmental advancements have the potential to change the public’s perception of the gold industry, as well as improve its standing with potential investors. In the long term, the gold market is in a relatively robust state and has been for some time. Supply and demand is strong. The growth path is sound, and its production ratio is in alignment with global mega-trends. China has evolved into the world’s largest gold producer, importer and consumer. This is remarkable when you consider that in the late 90’s, there was no significant market there. Of the 3,500 tons mined each year, 1,000 is consumed exclusively by China, almost a third of the total output. The gold market was affected greatly by the fragility and eventual breakdown of financial institutions during the financial crisis. The majority of the world’s central bank reserves are held in dollar-denominated assets. The recent rise of nationalism and populism have challenged certain assumptions about globalisation, foreign investment, and the path to development and prosperity. This will make the mining landscape riskier, but can be solved through legal and regulatory stability. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Investment is where value and volume can be created’ ’Now we try and bridge the whole gap from the miners to the markets’ ‘When technology is used in an integrated fashion, then it has the potential to transform the industry’ ‘Most gold miners don’t operate where gold is bought. Well, China do!’ ’Last year was a record in the modern era for gold purchasing' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Email John at: info@gold.org The Gold Council’s Website: https://www.gold.org John Mulligan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mulligan-7a5303a/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this podcast, we interview Tim George, the CEO Pensana Metals Ltd who are heading towards being a significant supplier of raw materials to the magnet metal market, and who are currently developing a mine in Angola.  Tim is here to discuss the opportunities of mining in Angola and the infrastructure that is currently present in the country. We also talk about Pensana Metal’s Longonjo project who will be a significant supplier of raw materials to the expanding magnet metal market - a market driven by the electrification of transport and the drive to green energy generation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Angola has always been focussed on oil in terms of major revenue streams. International concerns have been mining the area for decades. The government is doing its best to turn the economy away from oil and gas now, and is actively promoting mining, tourism and agriculture. The Chinese have put a lot of money into rebuilding the Angolan transport infrastructure, including an essential railway system which has meant a huge access vein has been opened in the country. Developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with the Angolan government has been of huge benefit. But it’s important to have this relationship right the way down through the chain, including with local governments and councils. Access has been a problem in the past, but with the investment in turning the country into an investment opportunity, including clearing land mines, Angola has become a viable target for many international companies. Tim believes that the key to an development going forward is to get out there and integrate as much as possible with the country, not only to decide if the project is right for your company, but also to see if the project is a fit for the environment and its inhabitants.  The impact of any mining operation will be significant, environmentally and economically. We must always make sure that these effects are positive. BEST MOMENTS ’For the first time in 35 years you have cheap hydro-electric power available to that region’ ’Now effectively Angola has an over-supply of power’ ‘It’s a project that’s designed to make use of the existing infrastructure’ ’These windows of opportunity don’t come along very often’ ‘You really need to get your boots on the ground'   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes https://www.pensanametals.com Tim George - Bloomberg Profile - https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/21037248 tim.george@pensanametals.com ABOUT THE HOST 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Rob talks to Jeff Quartermaine, MD & CEO of Perseus Mining, a diversified and multi-jurisdiction West African-focused gold production, development and exploration company with operations in Ghana & Cote d’Iviore.  Join the conversation about how Perseus Mining has developed as a company, the challenges of mining in Ghana & Cote d’lvoire and how to develop CSR with governments and local communities in those jurisdictions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Perseus have gone from being a single-mine single-country exposure to having two operations, one in Ghana and one in Cote D’Ivoire, with a new development also beginning in the latter. To become a successful mining operation, you need five things: Good physical assets grounded in solid infrastructure A good human resource base made up of a good quality team Funding - without funding and investment you can’t go anywhere Markets for your products A social licence to operate. A core value of Perseus is to deliver on its promises. This is especially important when it comes to dealing with governments, where outcomes are promised, and Perseus prides itself on having delivered on those. Ghana has many prospects when it comes to mining, but in Jeff’s opinion, the government needs to do some work to ensure that the country is a suitable environment for potential investors to take risks in. Perseus have set themselves the goal of producing around half a million ounces of gold by 2022, and aim to generate and sustain several hundfred millions of dollars a year by then. Investing in a third country, too, will ensure that risk can be spread and managed. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I got typecast very early on as someone who could sort out very complex situations’ ‘The biggest challenge I’ve had is to build the trust of our shareholders’ Foreigners often go into countries and take a lot out, but leave very little behind’ ‘What governments seem to forget is that international investors have choices’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Perseus Mining - http://www.perseusmining.com Jeff Quartermaine - LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST   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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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' organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Rob Tyson talks to Marco Maestri, the Mining Group Leader at Golder, one of the main providers of independent consultancy, design and construction services to the mining industry at large, who explains the various stages of how a consultant in the mining industry develops their career into management and what key skills, attributes and best practices are needed to develop yourself within this field.  Packed with great content, this episode is aimed at anyone looking to begin their journey into the consultancy field or consultants already in the sector, with details on how and what they should develop to improve their career prospects. KEY TAKEAWAYS Joining as a consultant at the start of a business’s life gave Marco a unique perspective on what the work meant to the birth and survival of a company, instead of being a mere employee. One of the main attractions of becoming a part of the mining industry was the chance to travel and to experience different cultures.  Marco’s division focusses on study work, front end services, mine design, resource modelling, geotechnical design, water, waste and permitting, meaning his remit is extraordinarily large and all-encompassing. In Marco’s opinion, a good consultancy is built upon diversity first and foremost. An individual consultant must show a talent and understanding of engineering, project management, an eye for detail, and entrepreneurialism.  Having an open mind and a positive attitude towards working on projects, as well as surrounding yourself with successful people in your field will allow you to gain, by osmosis, the skills you need to progress further in your career. As your career progresses you can expect to do less and less practical and technical work, because that’s part of the life-cycle of being a consultant. If this doesn’t happen then maybe something is wrong. Before you can properly grow and develop your team, Marco advises a better understanding of the marketplace itself, as well as your competition. Only by doing this can we establish the kind of team needed in order to face these challenges. The outlook for Golder is bright with more innovation and investment on the horizon. Golder are also investing heavily in bolstering existing mining projects as well as searching out new opportunities. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I joined just before the crash. It wasn’t my fault, I just want to make that clear!’ ‘It was great to go out there and do these things; to immerse yourself in a different area and culture’ ‘Start to think strategically’ ‘Experience is one of the most important things, but you’ve got to be present in order to get that experience in the first place’ ‘We’re getting close to a boom time again’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Marco Maestri - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcomaestri1/ Golder - https://www.golder.com ABOUT THE HOST   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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

How many mining companies really analyse risk?  In this podcast, Rob interviews Robert Fig who specialises in commodity risk management, and who has worked in the banking and mining industry for over thirty years gaining a deep understanding of the risks involved for companies within the mining sector.  We talk about the difference between transactional and strategic hedging and what safeguards exist around it to protect companies such as those the world saw trying to chase up the prices prior to the crash of 2008. We also discuss and identify the major internal costs involved in setting up the infrastructure needed in order to be hedging in the first place. How do we identify these risks? What reporting systems are needed? What instruments are required, and where do we go for the required training? KEY TAKEAWAYS The first major risk that mining companies seem to face is that they are producers of metal, and between the time it is mined and the time it is sold, companies are at risk of the metal’s price going down. Risk management is all about “locking in” that period of risk, so that a mining company can protect itself from a falling price. The second risk is that companies are often sitting upon huge inventories of metal that again can be affected by falling prices. The tactic is to often “forward-sell” these inventories so as to lock in a price and prevent risk. The ever-emerging market for electric cars and their batteries has seen a huge effect on the mining industry. Materials used for batteries, in particular, are of particular value at the moment and look set to stay so for a long time. Transactional hedging is when a buyer agrees a forward-selling price over the term of a contract with a mining company. The buyer is then protected if the price of the material goes up, and the mining company is protected in case it falls. Strategic hedging is locking in the price of a commodity at a slightly lower price for a fixed period, so that falling values could essentially be insured against. There seems to be increasing reluctance in the industry to utilise strategic hedging as a way of managing risk, which Robert believes is a mistake as it allows companies to smooth out volatility on their balance sheets. Risk management must adhere to strict government controls, it requires the correct software, it must follow company policies, and be performed by a rigorously trained body of staff. Risk management done correctly can be extremely advantageous to a company’s bottom line, and will lead to an increase of reputation between your company and lenders. BEST MOMENTS 'Mining is a precarious business. Commodities go through fairly volatile periods' 'One really has to understand what happened in the lead-up to the crash of 2008’ ‘We’re still seeing the consequences and fallout from investors leaving the mining industry, which I think is a serious problem’ ‘Strategic hedging is not plug-and-play’ ‘It’s terribly important for any company to manage risk to a very high standard' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunesThe Metals Risk TeamRobert Fig - Email   ABOUT THE HOST  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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this week’s show, Rob talks to Rick Howes, President & CEO of Dundee Precious Metals, a Canadian based international gold mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of precious metals.  Dundee own and operate a gold, copper and silver mine in Bulgaria and have a processing facility in Namibia. Listen as Rob and Rick talk about how Dundee Precious Metals has developed over time, and of the challenges they had to overcome in order to establish a successful mining operation in East Europe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dundee Precious Metals are heavily invested in gold production, and are looking to expand their gold production facilities in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe within the next five to ten years. This was born out of an investment opportunity in Bulgaria that Dundee took advantage of, and which has paid off handsome dividends. Political stability, and joining the EU in the 2000’s suddenly made Bulgaria and Romania viable sites for mining production. Rick stresses the importance of political stability in planning achievable mining goals. Bulgaria has a highly-educated populace, and presents many attractive opportunities in terms of taxation and royalty benefits due to the governments determination to attract foreign investment. Joining the EU seems to be a huge benefit to mining operations looking for viable sites in Europe. Countries have to adhere to EU standards on democracy and infrastructure, meaning that much time and money is being spent by government on making their countries attractive to foreign investors. Learning about potential cultures and areas is key to mining companies and businesses in general, in order to ingratiate themselves in foreign markets. Community, social and government relations are the key to success in this. Development of people and technology are the future of mining. Rick believes his legacy lies in exploring the benefits that exponential technological advancements can bring to the job, as well as improving the public image of mining as a whole. BEST MOMENTS ‘Once the country joined the EU, we got the benefit of some pro-democracy, and pro-business status’ ‘It took a while to build a level of trust and understanding’ ‘You have to take the time to figure out how things work around the world in order to form those relationships’ ‘Patience is one of our core strengths’ ‘I like mining because of the international nature of the business’ ‘The community of mining is quite tight. There are many adventurous people in the business who like taking risks’ ‘We need the world to stop seeing mining as a “dirty industry"’ ‘Don’t accept the status quo’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Dundee Precious Metals Rick Howes - LinkedIn   ABOUT THE HOSTRob Tyson  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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rick Rule is the President & CEO of Sprott U.S Holdings and a highly experienced investor and speculator, focused on sub $1,000,000,000 market capitalization public and private issuers in natural resource industries.  He has led and participated in hundreds of privately placed debt and equity issuances for resource companies operating internationally, and is also a sought-after investment conference speaker, having presented at hundreds of resource and investment conferences over the last thirty years. In this podcast Rob talks to Rick about commodities in terms of bull-and-bear markets, what make good investments and how should CEO’s position themselves to raise funds? Also, they discuss the commodities and countries in which Rick believes there will be growth.  A must-listen-to episode for anyone looking to invest in the resources sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS So determined was Rick to learn all he could about the finance side of natural resources, that he emigrated to Canada and attended the University of British Columbia. Rick enjoys his job and his chosen vocation so much, that he truly sees it as not work.   Rick believes that no matter what the economic climate may be, investment is paramount to survival in the mining industry. He insists that continually investing even in the face of a few harsh years for the mining industry, have helped Sprott to cement their position as one of the largest investors and speculators in the business. Since the legalisation of cannabis in certain areas of the world, the cannabis market is attracting speculative capital at the expense of the mining business. Rick believes that this is actually a good thing as some junior miners and management teams who were perhaps not as devoted or as skilled in the art of mining, have chosen to move to the cannabis industry. When looking at companies to invest in, value is created by people. Rick and Sprott want to do business with people they know and believe in, or in companies in which those they already trust, believe in. But in addition to proven success, Sprott are also convinced that a company’s specific skill-set must match the task at hand. Rick believes the industry is in fact over-capitalised. Of the 1500 listings, Rick considers around 1200 to be non-viable, and the fact that they have bids in place is evidence of over-capitalisation. For those wishing to speculate or invest in mining projects, Rick advises looking for companies involved in large Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects in the early stage. Grade matters, and so does size. Expertise and a track record of success are essentials, as is alignment. When you set the price of a commodity below the cost of producing that commodity, over a long period of time the mining industry’s ability to keep producing it becomes constrained. When you balance supply-and-demand by reducing the supply element, as the market “firms”, the industry is no longer able to increase supply to meet demand. Copper is difficult to mine and expensive to initiate when it comes to new mines. There seems to be a lot of focus on copper at the moment as it’s a necessary component for the growing electric car market. But Rick advises that copper is required for way more than just electric cars. It’s also a vital component in providing material goods to those who have recently found wealth. This is why its value has recently risen, and will again. The Democratic Republic of Congo has a lot of what the world needs in terms of resources and is an area that will be highly valuable in terms of investment in the coming years. In Rick’s opinion, there is a tremendous challenge arriving for the mining industry in terms of skills. Many seem to be placing the responsibility for the future of mining on older shoulders, where he believes that a younger generation should instead be trained and instructed using the wisdom and knowledge of older miners, in order to ensure the prosperity and long term prospects of the business. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I’m a born boy!’ ‘Sometimes I resent going home at night. It’s a business that’s treated me very well’ ‘This business is deeply, deeply cyclical and capital intensive’ ‘You are either a contrarian or you will be a victim’ ‘My personal expertise in cannabis ended four decades ago!’ ‘The back side of a hockey stick is just as steep as the front side’ ‘Mining is a knowledge business. Value is added by answering a series of unanswered questions’ VALUABLE RESOURCES  Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Rick’s Email: rrule@sprottglobal.com Rick Rule - LinkedIn Sprott Website   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson 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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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' organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rob talks to Steve Poulton, Founder of Altus Strategies PLC, which is listed on the London & Toronto Stock Exchange. Altus are a project and royalty generator in the mining sector with a focus on Africa who create value by making mineral discoveries across multiple licences.  In this episode we talk about the importance of mentoring and networking in furthering your career and what Altus Strategies are achieving in the exploration and geology space. KEY TAKEAWAYS Steve employed a natural entrepreneurial mindset to take advantage of the lack of competition in the sector, and carve out a collection of new companies, including Ariana, and ultimately Altus, having gleaned a number of skills and a thirst for business from his brief, yet intense career thus far. Steve was not interested in a career spent working for someone else. He wanted to see what he could personally achieve in his working life,m with the aim of reaping as many benefits for himself as he could. Mentoring is very important in the Altus environment. By helping his team to be the best that they can be, not only does it improve the strength of his company, but also of the mining industry as aa whole. Steve is happy to know that he is contributing to the future of the industry. Both Steve and Rob stress the importance of networking as part of your mining career. Knowing the right people, mixing with those with more experience, and learning from the mistakes of those who walked the path before you, is a vital component of your growth and development in the mining industry. Steve chose to focus on Africa because of the “prospectivity", the ease of finding materials to mine, and also because of the simplicity of obtaining the right licences from the government. Africa is unexplored and has rich potential for geological discovery. Technological advances are causing huge shifts in the mining industry. Some mines are now fully automated, and leaps in tech can lead to a wealth of untapped discoveries. But the industry will always need people. Altus’s business model is primarily generative exploration, exploring the geology of Africa, looking for areas that are perhaps less fashionable than others, applying for licences based on having undertaken deep remote sensing study on a region or area.   Steve is devoted to mining because of the variety of the job, the fact that no two days are ever the same, plus it offers a wealth of challenges and rewards that Steve finds personally intoxicating. Altus’s responsibilities to its shareholders will always be of paramount importance to Steve. The drive to ensure that his investor’s capital is always on the increase spurs him on each day to achieve more, and to make Altus as successful as possible. Mining is an industry in which you get out what you put in. Steve stresses the fact that you need to work as hard as you possibly can. Keep going and you’ll be successful in the end. Take on all the challenges you can and look for the bright spots. Make your mining career as enjoyable as possible. BEST MOMENTS ‘I always had an ambition to work for myself’ ‘Everyone has setbacks and challenges. But a little bit of luck doesn’t go amiss’ ‘Having a strong network is one of the greatest strengths you can have in the mining sector’ ‘We’re focussed on Africa because you can find things there very quickly’ ‘It’s only a matter of time before the market wakes up to the opportunity in mining’ ‘There are hurdles in the process, but the prize is fantastic if you’re able to achieve it’ ‘The key to success is to wake early, work hard and strike oil’ VALUABLE RESOURCES  Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Altus Strategies info@altus-strategies.com Steve Poulton - LinkedIn   ABOUT THE HOST  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 insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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' organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Today’s podcast is all about Uranium, and features an interview with Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEX Uranium, a mineral resources company focused on the exploration and development of uranium properties in Africa.  TSX listed, GoviEx’s principal objective is to become a significant uranium producer through the continued exploration and development of its mine-permitted projects in Niger, Zambia and Mali.  We discuss Daniel’s mining career and how he had some time in the banking and finance industry, gaining and learning new skills that helped him in more senior roles, before moving onto the subject of Uranium, the supply and demand of this commodity, and how it will affect the industry and world moving forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS GoviEx are currently seeing huge growth in the uranium market. Nuclear demand is growing by the day, increasingly so as people get behind green deals and come to the realisation that the cleanest way of producing energy is nuclear. Wind and solar energy farms require seventeen times more material to build than nuclear facilities. As plants spread across the globe, so too does demand for uranium. Daniel began in Camborne mines, and went from there to mines in South Africa and the Transvaal. Self-employment followed, and subsequent projects work for mines, and then part of HSBC’s mining analyst team. Having worked on so many different commodities, Daniel has come to realise that there are numerous similarities between most mining products. They all require the same basic processing and procedures. The main differences are the value additions that come later. The best CEOs of mining corporations tend to come from a financial background, which allows them to see both sides of the mining business - the practical side and the monetary side. Daniel prefers his team on the ground to take ownership of any projects they have to negotiate for. Many companies, especially those of a multi-national standing, allow their projects to be overseen remotely, but Daniel prefers his mines to be overseen locally. China are currently building eight reactors a year. The demand for nuclear energy is on the rise. The world can’t meet the energy requirements of the Paris Accords without investing heavily in nuclear. Subsequently the demand for uranium is increasing tremendously .BEST MOMENTS   “We focus really only on uranium projects. We don’t like to diversify too much’ ‘It does help you to see the big picture, and to appreciate what drives a company’s share price” “You cannot be all things to all people around the world” “I think we’re going to turn a corner very, very fast” “Our driving force to is to keep adding value”   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes GoviEx Daniel Major - LinkedIn   ABOUT THE HOST   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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

“Changing the way the world mines” Rob interviews Richard Verkley, CEO & Executive Chairman of Eco Metals Recovery, a new green mining equipment manufacturing business entering the global gold mining market with a unique metals recovery system called the "Separator". Richard talks about what the company are doing in the industry and about Karuschain, a type of blockchain that aims to transform the supply chain within mining. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eco Metals Recovery was “born in the jungles of Ecuador”, and was sparked by the notion of removing poisons from a river. From a conversation between Richard and another engineer, they began to wonder if they could use the same practice to separate precious metals from minerals, but the technology wasn’t quite ready. The answer to this conundrum was found in the use of aerospace polymers, which were able to bypass such outdated practices as centrifugal separation, in order to better ensure that metals and minerals could be separated early in the process. The Separator is more durable than other mining equipment, and due to its innovative design, can be snapped together like a Lego set, allowing for a level of transportability hitherto unseen in this type of machinery. By building a varied team from different sectors in the mining industry, Richard has managed to assemble an experienced team, each with their own unique gifts, and who are instantly recognised as one of the most respected teams in mining, which stands them in good stead when it comes to approaching governments and other mining groups. A blockchain is something that pulls together a series of transactions between a number of parties. Richard has used the blockchain method to develop Karuschain, an equally linked system of operations designed to transform the supply chain within mining. Karuschain is described by Richard as a utility that runs imaginary wires all the way through the mining process to the end customer, recording every transaction along the way so that each customer can trace the origin and cleanliness, as well as the progress along the way. Eco Metals’ vision for the future is not one thing, but an array of different technologies and advancements designed to push the mining industry forward. Through innovative creations such as the Karus utilities and the Separator, Eco Metals hope to put their stamp on the mining industry as a whole. BEST MOMENTS “Pretty much everything we’re doing is eight hundred years old”  “You could backpack, with three people, a version of this into extremely difficult terrain”  “I want to change how we mine. I want to change what we’re doing to the environment”  “I love the statistic that 70% of all gold is mined in Switzerland” “What we’re doing is re-wiring the world”  “What do I do next, and how do I do something that makes a difference?”   VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunesEco Metals Recovery   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, 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 organisation 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.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3        This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rob talks to Murray MacNab, the COO of United Mining Services (UMS) and James Keir, the Group Executive Manager for Engineering Technical Services at UMS Group Of Companies. UMS is an internationally recognised group of companies offering technical, advisory and contracting services to the mining industry, specialising in shaft-sinking and underground mining. James and Murray join Rob on this episode to offer their insights into what has made UMS such a success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Both Murray and James have extensive experience in the mining industry, and are currently part of a tour-de-force operation at UMS, lending their considerable knowledge to improving and expanding its specialised operations. UMS was founded in response to a growing need for a single source of accountability, or as James puts it a “one stop shop” for mining services. As such, UMS is divided into three divisions: processing, mining and shaft-sinking. UMS are looking to expand globally, with focus on the East, the Americas, and a wider expansion into Africa, which UMS considers its “backyard”. UMS continues to grow and evolve as it stakes new claims in new territories. by partnering with local operations, as well as breaking ground on new project types, UMS continues to grow its own skill-sets and partner relations. Murray identifies positive and negative changes in the art of shaft-sinking over the past few decades. Safety has improved exponentially. Productivity has dropped drastically, though, mainly due to the added safety measures.  Remote control and robotics are the technologies that Murray and James identify as being the next big advances in shaft-sinking. Thirty years ago Murray was involved with a crew of 600 people in order to sink a shaft, but due to technological advances, can now sink shafts with a crew of just 50. With limited competition in the sector, UMS are looking to expand their technological capabilities so as to remain on the cutting edge, and to partner with more companies in order to stimulate growth. Talent acquisition is also of paramount importance so as to ensure the future of mining as an industry. BEST MOMENTS “With our three divisions, we can offer a concept-to-closure value chain with single-point accountability to mining clients”  “We’re more than happy to go into partnerships, as we see them as adding huge value to our company”  “Safety has become the number one driving issue these days”  “Shaft-sinking is not considered to be a sexy industry”  “It’s all about looking at the system as a whole”  “Wherever there are minerals that people want, there will always be mining”   VALUABLE RESOURCES  Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunesUMS MiningMurray MacNab – LinkedInJames Keir - LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST  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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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, 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 organisation 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.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/www.mining-international.orghttps://twitter.com/MiningConsulthttps://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rob talks to Gerard Wood, Managing Director of Bluefield Asset Management Specialists and author of Simplifying Mining Maintenance, about the varied services that Bluefield offer, and how they contribute to the mining industry by focussing on efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gerard began in the mining industry in his teens as a tradesman on the shop floor, working his way up and studying. By applying himself from the beginning, Gerard obtained a practical experience of the entire process, an education that has stood him in good stead as managing director of Bluefield Asset Management Specialists. Bluefield differentiate themselves from their competitors by focussing not on themselves as a single company, but by applying their technologies and practices to the mining industry as a whole so as to further the industry’s advancement. Bluefield handles fleet maintenance for a variety of business types, from larger corporations through to smaller companies, and each relationship is built upon the same foundations of trust and excellence. Bluefield nurture each business relationship in the same way, providing excellent service and impeccable expertise across the board. Gerard sees the future of Bluefield Asset Management Specialists in worldwide growth. North America, South America and Asia are potential markets that the company wishes to explore. Most importantly, Gerard wants to focus on adding value to his clients’ operations. By identifying common issues in mining maintenance, Gerard decided to pour his vast experience into the writing of a book that he hopes will aid the industry on a much larger scale. .BEST MOMENTS   “Our vision is an industry vision”   “We operate across the whole range - we like the fact that smaller companies value our services and the bigger companies are also very important to us”   “All of our guys have experience working in the context of our clients”   “To continue to drive yourself to be able to make a difference is what counts”   “My book’s written in very simple language - primarily so I can understand it!”       VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Bluefield Asset Management Specialists Simplifying Mining Maintenance - Amazon gwood@bluefield.com.au   ABOUT THE HOST   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 to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3        This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rob talks to Kevin Sabin, the Director of Hargreaves Services, a diversified group of companies delivering services to the industrial, mining and property sectors. Kevin heads up their mining division and goes into what exactly Hargreaves offer in terms of services, as well as what makes them unique in their field. Through associations with important initiatives such as the Sirius Minerals project, Hargreaves Services have grown into a valued and trusted part of the worldwide mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kevin began in the mining industry in 1975 as an apprentice electrician and has worked extensively through mines in the north of England. Since his association with Hargreaves Services, the company has grown throughout the worldwide mining supply chain providing end-to-end solutions through their various divisions. Through their wide experience of mining, logistics and research, Hargreaves have grown into the largest surface mine operator in the UK, handling processing and operating their own transport fleet.  Health and safety is something that Hargreaves particularly believe and specialise in. Maltby Colliery, owned and operated by Hargreaves was the first mine in the world to be awarded the British Safety Council’s Sword Of Honour. Hargreaves have found that lately, there seem to be more and more mining opportunities in the UK, which is resurgent.  Fundamentally, Kevin believes that having competent people in place is far more valuable than having numerous people in place. It’s also about making sure that the people you have in place are trained in not just the methods and qualifications of yesteryear, but also in today’s standards. Kevin believes that even though some from the last generation of UK mining may now not be in a position to take up their former positions, they can still provide valuable and essential training to the new generation of UK miners, and hopes to utilise this past generation’s considerable knowledge in improving UK mining today. Steep-seam geology, and the difficulties it presents have forced Kevin and his team to use more radical thinking in terms of success. He has found that methods used in the UK mines have not translated throughout the world. However, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and Hargreaves learn from every obstacle placed in their path. In terms of future growth, Hargreaves hopes to diversify their output from products like coal, which has seen its demand slowly decline, to future industries such as biomass processing, and services such as installation, maintenance and operations.      .BEST MOMENTS  “While a lot of our experience has been in coal, it certainly transfers into other minerals” “We really have put a lot of effort into making sure we do the best for the mine and for the services we provide”  “For us it’s about collaboration, looking right across the patch”  “How can we knit all of these opportunities and people together?”  “One of the biggest challenges in the mining industry is the ageing mining population in the UK” “There are lots of willing people out there who want to become a part of the mining industry”   VALUABLE RESOURCES  Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunesHargreaves Services   ABOUT THE GUEST   As Director of Hargreaves Services, Kevin Sabin heads up their mining division and explains what services the company offers and what makes them unique. He talks about their involvement with the Sirius Minerals project and other projects their involved in around the world.  You can contact Kevin at kevin.sabin@hsgplc.co.uk   ABOUT THE HOST  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 insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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' organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Malcolm Paterson, CEO & Director of Greengold Engineering joins Rob to talk about his mineral project development and production company based in Indonesia, who specialises in developing innovative technologies to reduce costs and improve recovery in the processing of minerals. Malcolm gives his invaluable insights into the new technologies he is developing for his many clients, along with how they can add value and save capital with their processing facilities.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Malcom and Greengold are hoping to change their name and image soon, from Greengold Engineering to Greengold Technology. This is being done to ensure that people know that their true focus is on mining technology going forward. Greengold covers many disciplines and can take a project through from exploration to production. Exploration, drilling, geology, mining, processing and engineering are just some of the areas in which Greengold specialise. Greengold focus only on gold, silver and copper. This narrow focus has allowed Greengold to develop highly acute technologies across many disciplines, instead of spreading themselves far too thin. By working with suppliers closely, Greengold has managed to shorten the process quite often when it comes to developing a project. Developing on an international basis is crucial to Greengold’s plans. By taking the best of one country’s resources and transplanting them to different areas of the globe, Greengold is establishing itself as an efficient and knowledgeable player in mining. The integration of geology and process is of the utmost importance. By providing a complete end-to-end process for their clients, and by specialising in just a few areas, Greengold have marked out their unique appeal. Greengold believes that mining companies should be more self-supporting than they currently are. Whether they are drilling or mining, companies can always benefit by bringing their operation in-house. It saves a huge amount of money, and can lead to a wider field of expertise. BEST MOMENTS ‘We don’t try to be a specialist in every field’ ‘Too many startups try to focus on too many disciplines at once’ ‘We can develop a project from start to finish with no gaps’ ‘We have Indonesian geologists working in Australia, which is quite novel...’ ‘If the metallurgist doesn’t understand what’s in the ground, then the engineer can’t design a good plan’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Dig Deep Mining PodcastGreengold Engineering   ABOUT THE HOSTRob Tyson 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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn         Mining International Official Website          Mining International’s Twitter       Mining International’s Facebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

The aspect of social investment and environmental investment in the planet  is not debatable, it should be a part of every bankable feasibility study, this is especially important in developing countries’ Rob is in conversation with Mark Dawe Managing Director of B2 Gold Namibia. They discuss the corporate social responsibility central to the operating philosophy of the company and giving back to the community, country and the planet. This interview is a fascinating insight into the role the company plays in developing a passionate and positive workforce who are doing great things, adding value and giving back, listen in to hear more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mark Dawe has worked in Namibia for more than 26 years and has extensive experience working with the government both as a managing director and as former president of the Namibia Chamber of Mines. We are focused not only on adding value but also on corporate social responsibility we believe we are investing in a country and this is central to our operating philosophy from the CEO down to the individual mines in each country. B2 Gold is very focused on upskilling making sure the local population is trained so that the operation can be run by a local workforce from management through to site staff. The policy of skills transfer has been very successful because we are upskilling  individuals who can then be deployed  across various roles in differing locations. There is a fantastic synergy between a country that is very liberal, Canada the parent company of our company, and developing countries ; developing skills transfer, education, assisting people and leaving a legacy. Namibia is a very friendly country and It’s a pleasure to live here. The government is very receptive to mining but there are challenges around licences and resource rent through claim sitting. The minerals and metals mined in Namibia are extremely diverse and the country has the best skill set of any African country. When you come here to live you want to stay and this is hugely attractive for mining operators as its hugely beneficial to not have your workforce flying in and out, with the associated costs and fosters ownership and commitment. If you surround yourself with passionate people you find you are in a very positive situation with people doing great things and adding value to community, country and planet.   B2 Gold is very involved in conservation, setting up the Namibia Chamber of Environment. This has become the ‘one stop shop’ for the conservation and environmental sector. Although the effective recycling of minerals and metals and other materials is developing  There will always be a need for resources from the ground and the natural resources sector will in the future become more dependent on technology and more efficient mining techniques. BEST MOMENTS ‘I see a bright future for mining, it’s still a very good profession to be entering’ ‘I can see myself moving more into conservation and living in Africa I believe we have a unique responsibility’ ‘Ultimately you can make a success of whatever you do as long as you are passionate about what you are doing’ ‘Technically there is nothing better, you have every profession under the sun in a mine’ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Dig Deep Mining Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson 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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn   ·       Mining International Official Website    ·       Mining International’s Twitter ·       Mining InternationalIs FacebookThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘Gold Stars and Black Holes – Analysing the Discount: from Resource to Sanction, analysing how differentiated in-situ values for mineral resources across all the major equity markets have evolved, and how equity valuations then increase (or not) ‘ In this fascinating episode, Rob is in conversation with Charles Gibson from Edison Investment Research and Phil Newall of Armstrong Waddell International. They discuss the conclusions from the latest annual global mining sector report from Edison, ‘Gold Stars and Black Holes’ written by Charles along with a range of topics including new markets, the exploration budget worldwide, the battery metals bubble and the development of the exploration space over the next ten years. This is a must for anyone connected to mining and provides an amazing opportunity to hear the opinions and views of professionals with both considerable global experience and knowledge of the market.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The first part of the report looks at the in-situ values which are important for stock market valuations. We disaggregate different values for the measured indicator or inferred, you are not just looking at a blended ounce you are looking at 3 distinct types of ounces. This enables us to differentiate between companies who have a higher proportion of measured ounces and lower proportion of inferred ounces It allows us to draw conclusions when companies upgrade their resources from inferred to indicated, to measured,  as to how much value it adds to their stock market listing. After companies have drilled up the resources the important questions asked are whether they are economic, how economic are they and what returns can you get on developing the project? The second part of the report looks at the stock market valuation compared to the NPV (net present value) of the cash flows of the project and this enables you to look at how cheap a company is compared to the project valuation and the range of those valuations. We looked at 19 metals and minerals for both halves of the report and of those 19 half of them had a value for measured resources that was less than the value of indicated resources and in some cases the valuation was negative. It shows that for an average company with an average deposit upgrading your resource when you move from indicated to measured, although it would seem to be a value-adding process in the eyes of the stock market it appears not to be. Companies need to be aware of this when making decisions. For all but one of the 19, there is evidence the market will give you credit for resources you haven’t yet discovered, resources you can suggest are there but are yet to be drilled up. On average the valuation of companies who had done pre-feasibility studies on their projects get a lower market valuation than companies that have done a preliminary economic assessment or a scoping survey. The list of where people won’t go is growing smaller. Generally, metals are running out and big deposits are no longer being found. What is being found are smaller deposits that tend to be in the smaller countries that people have previously been more reluctant to visit. It's encouraging that exploration is increasing but mine based exploration with people drilling where they know is low-risk exploration. The market is currently starved of the exploration of new possibilities, people going out and finding those new deposits. There are many companies who don’t have the money to do the grassroots exploration. Historically it has been the junior market undertaking the exploration and making the discoveries that have allowed the majors to then come in and really take projects onboard. At some point, the market needs to become more receptive to junior companies. It should be an integrated market between the juniors, mids and majors. Currently, it isn’t, there are the juniors and the supermajors with almost nothing between.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Metals are getting more expensive and getting harder to find. We are in very interesting times at the moment’ ‘They are all after the same sort of targets, they are all after silver or copper or gold deposits because these are the commodities they understand.’ ‘The market has a broadly positive attitude towards mining at present’ ‘There is a clear relationship between something being small and highly valued and something  large and lowly valued’ ‘Share all the geophysics you can to suggest the full extent of the resource because the market will give you credit for it’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Dig Deep Mining Podcast   ABOUT THE GUEST Phil Newall, Managing Director,  Wardell Armstrong International Historically the company has provided a full range of services from scoping surveys through to definitive feasibility studies. We are here to help clients at whatever stage they are in their exploration projects Our USP is our large mineral processing testing work facility in Cornwall. We test samples from around the world and as metrology becomes more complex knowing what can be extracted from the ore is vital in determining the best ways to move forward.   CONTACT METHOD Wardell Armstrong website Pnewall@wardell-armstrong.com   ABOUT THE GUEST Charles Gibson, Edison Investment Research Edison writes research for investors and corporate clients. Companies at various points need to interact with the market and need to keep their story in front of investors and we help them to achieve that. Once you are on the market we are able to undertake ongoing research that keeps the story alive and investors interested.   CONTACT METHOD Edison Investment Research   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson 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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn         Mining International Official Website       Mining International’s Twitter       Mining International’s Facebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

How will the mining industry innovate through the technological revolution that we are currently going through? To answer this and other key questions Rob Interviews Michelle Ash the chief innovation officer for barrick Gold, and the Chair of the Global Mining Guidelines Group. Their conversation moves from how Michelle got into the mining industry to what skills people need to adapt to the rate of technological change within society. If you have thought about possibly working in the mining industry in the future, or want to understand how as an industry they are trying to work together to solve problems through the GMG this is the podcast for you.   Key Takeaways How did you get into the mining industry? I’ve been in the mining industry for 25 years and really I fell into it by accident. I trained as a civil engineer, and then I got picked up as a blast engineer, and seeing your work literally moving mountains was something else. I love the mining industry and I’ve worked all over the world. I loved working in Australia, most recently I worked in Tanzania which I thoroughly enjoyed.   What’s the major differences between the big companies? I’ve worked for both larger and smaller companies. Often in the smaller companies you get a lot more flexibility, and breath in the roles that you take whereas in the bigger companies you are more specialized. With the smaller companies you have to make sure that you squeeze every bit of profit out of the mine because they are a lot smaller.   What would you say the new technological trends are within the mining industry? We talk a lot about industry 4.0 but what it boils down to is around connectivity being faster and better. With satellite comms, and 5g networks being cheaper it allows companies access to high quality computing and communication without the previous scale of costs. There are lots of new technologies that are able to track the health of our employees, and tracking more effectively underground.   What new skills do mining professionals need to learn? We are all going to have to learn a lot more about AI, and Blockchain. If you are younger, I would recommend getting some good coding skills if you want to enter the mining industry. There are some less obvious skills like focusing on humanistic design, especially around agile methods of production I think that universities and companies have to change to reflect these new skills.   Do you think that mining has an image problem? I think technologies will help make it more attractive but they are only enablers. Making sure that people need to get out and know about the mining industry. Some of the Hackathans that we have conducted were around wanting to really engage young people in the problems that we are trying to solve. Young people are the future workforce which means that you have to engage with them.   What should institutions do to attract people into the industry? We have seen a decline in people getting into certain fields like geology. You have to have a multi-level approach, around upgrading company practice and the curriculum. Governments have a great convening ability, getting these groups together to talk about important subjects. I think we have to get into science, mathematics and engineering in schools which are the base of the skills that we are looking for.   What social changes will impact the mining industry? There is greater demands on being less impactful to the environment. This might drive us to create different drilling methods. Those technologies have an impact on how people interact, communicate and learn new things.   What is GMG all about? GMG is an industry association, which is member driven. We have members all over the world from India, to the States and Latin America. We are looking at expanding in China. We also work with mining services industry. We work towards developing guidelines on topics such as automation, remote operations, and KPIs for example. We are currently looking at AI and Dam construction. At GMG we bring groups together to help develop those guidelines.   Why do you enjoy working in the mining sector? I love it because it really does change outcomes for communities. It can go into rural, more struggling places and can build, cities and towns because of the mining industry.   Who have been the most influential people in your career? Lots of people over the years, have allowed me to go abroad for example and others that took a gamble of me when I moved over to the PVC industry.   How do you see the future of mining? I think it has a bright future. The rate of change will continue to accelerate. We will accelerate the implementation of those. We’ll see more and more people working remotely and not in high-risk roles.   What advice would you give someone if they want to take a similar career to you? Certainly getting some experience in new technologies would be ideal. Keeping an open, challenging and inquisitive mindset. Get involved in the industry and understand how the mining industry works.    Best Moments ‘Seeing your work move mountains is amazing.’ ‘I love the mining industry.’ ‘Smaller companies are a bit more flexibility and breath.’ ‘With more Eastern companies there is a bit more talk around strategy.’ ‘Communication speed and price coming down has been vital to the mining industry.’ ‘You can buy sweatshirts now that measure your temperature.’ ‘Robotics is starting to come into the industry.’ ‘We can now remove people from hazardous activities.’ ‘Even accounting software has been improved by technology.’ ‘Blockchain is going to be interesting in the mining industry.’ ‘What will be interesting is when these new technologies come together.’ ‘It’s important to focus on behavioural changes alongside the technology.’ ‘Technology has to be as intuitive as an Iphone.’ ‘Just because we can do something should we, we have to think of the ethics.’ ‘Micro courses online can be really effective.’ ‘We can’t guarantee jobs for life but we can offer people lifelong employable skills for their life.’ ‘We have to let people know that we are thinking about technology.’ ‘We have to show that we are a relevant industry.’ ‘We might see smaller, more remote processing plants due to technology.’ ‘GMG is an industry association, and we’re member-led.’ ‘We really try to repeat work, and be the connector to different work across the world.’ ‘We’d love a greater membership across the globe.’ ‘I’m proud of what the mining industry contributes to communities.’ ‘I’ve worked with fabulous leaders all over the world.’   Valuable Resources GMG - https://gmggroup.org   About The Guest Michelle Ash   Michelle Ash is senior executive who specialises in strategy development and implementation with key skills in technology transformation, innovation, leadership and cultural change within the mining industry having worked for some of the major mining houses, Barrick Gold, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and MMG. Michelle is currently the chair for GMG – Global Mining Guidelines Group who are a network of like-minded companies driving change in the mining industry and shares with us the major technology changes that are happening and changing the mining industry of the future.   Contact Method LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleash/   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson   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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Peter Ledwidge is the managing director for Mako Gold who are exploring and developing assets in West Africa. The company was created in 2015 and has had significant success making 3 discoveries in 3 years. Rob and Peter discuss the success of Mako Gold and its plans moving forward. For a fascinating insight into the world of gold explorers listen in.   KEY TAKEAWAYS How are you developing as a company? We are currently developing 2 flagship projects after reviewing many possibilities. We have been able to move quickly as our previous crew have come back to work with us. We have been able to achieve significant results making 3 discoveries in 3 years. One of the projects began from a  greenfield site, we have undertaken all aspects of the work required and are particularly proud of being able to do this. From the holes we have drilled the results that have come back have been outstanding and we think we have the potential for high-grade deposits. What are  Mako’s reasons for exploring in West Africa and what are the specific challenges? One of the reasons is the artisan miners who are working in this area. If they are mining in the area you know the geology is good and will support deeper drilling but if we can find something shallow then it’s very attractive for investment. What’s your strategy to grow shareholder value? We have already grown it considerably and de-risked. We are methodical but fast in our procedures and complete everything that is required such as sampling to a high standard and you add value to the company by getting the drills turning. Being methodical and moving quickly means our investors get a return quickly which is what all investors want. What are your plans over the next year? We are aggressively drilling, and people are interested in what we are doing. This is giving us a great opportunity to form new associations moving forward.   BEST MOMENTS ‘For us, it’s an endorsement and it brings together us as reputable explorers’ ‘We have been able to achieve significant results’ ‘We think we are doing the right things by our shareholders’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Dig Deep Mining Podcast    ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson 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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn         Mining International Official Website          Mining International’s Twitter       Mining International’s Facebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rob talks to Amanda Van Dyke, the portfolio manager for South River Asset Management, a specialist fund management company.  Amanda discusses her beginnings in the mining industry, the roles of diversity and public relations in improving the perception and profitability of the business, and also her suggestions for wise future investments. KEY TAKEAWAYS   Amanda’s route into the mining industry was somewhat indirect. From a Bachelor Of Arts degree to a job in the Canadian diamond industry, and then to a Masters in International Economics. From here, Amanda took a job as an investment analyst for a firm that did many deals with the mining industry.   Having come from an international background in the industry, Amanda describes the many differences between operations in Canada, London and Antwerp. Investment in London and the UK is more focussed on less-speculative proposals.   Amanda discusses her role in ‘Women In Mining UK’, which she helped to grown from 170 members, to over 1700. In Amanda’s opinion, this is evidence that the mining industry is bigger than most people think. It also includes departments such as finance, insurance, accounting, listings, most of which are operated out of London. This has provided many more roles for all kinds of people and has helped to diversify the industry as a whole.   There is a large correlation between the more successful mining companies in terms of profitability and share price, with female participation at the board level. Diversity can definitely help mining companies to be more successful.   Amanda does not believe that mining is a sexist industry, but does this that perhaps it has become relaxed in its attitudes toward the roles that women can play. She would like to see more forward-thinking in terms of women’s roles going forward.   When looking at the mining industry, most people think merely of geologists and engineers. But this sector represents no more than 5% of the employees in the mining industry.   Mining has a horrible brand and image in the world right now, despite the fact that more commodities are being demanded today than ever before in history. Mining is a primary industry, but unfortunately, it has been badly represented, and this needs to change.   Events such as the Mines And Money London event are always evolving. They’re about taking the pulse of the industry at the time and delivering information about things such as new advances that’ll interest mining companies and investors.   Amanda sees gold, silver, cobalt as commodities that may prove fruitful int he next year, mainly due to their use in technology. Manganese and nickel could also be worth investing in, as they are both components in batteries.   When it comes to investments, Amanda takes a balanced approach. You need to have a bit of everything. Opportunities need to be economically attractive. They need to be scalable, and to have the potential to earn well in order to be viable and realistic. Is it financeable? Is the outlook realistic? Is it marketable?   It takes time to develop a project. The issue with the mining industry is that sometimes opportunities are spotted, and saturated far too quickly. This is why Amanda prefers to invest in teams with proven success   BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s big business here, versus junior business’ ‘They wear better suits!’ ‘Providing a forum and network for women in mining is vital’ ‘Diversity can seriously help mining companies’ ‘I don’t think mining is a sexist industry’ ‘Mining as an industry or career is just not as well known to women’ ‘Promoting mining as an exciting place to work, and as an important industry is very important’ ‘One of the most important factors in the mining industry is logistics’ ‘Regardless of your specialist field, the mining industry is a very exciting place to work’ ‘People are so divorced from where the stuff they use every day comes from’ ‘When it comes to investment, there’s no one important thing’ ‘I don’t buy projects. I buy shares in a company’ ‘Don’t just buy the asset. The asset doesn’t make money. Shares do’ ‘Skin in the game is really important. But it’s not everything’ ‘Mining is not going anywhere. But it needs to do a better job with its PR’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes South River   ABOUT THE GUEST   Amanda Van Dyke is a commercially astute senior investment and business development professional focusing on the mining and resources industry and was formerly the Chairman of “Women in Mining UK” and a member of the advisory board of Mines and Money London. She is currently the portfolio manager South River Asset Management, a specialist fund management company.    ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.   Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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' organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

  Rob Tyson is joined by Rocky Smith, CEO of Peak Resources, who’s agreed to talk about the company’s exciting rare earth projects in Tanzania and England. He explains why this unique project is coming into fruition and why they selected the UK as a base of operation, along with their aims, core principles and plans for the future.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining’s effect On Electric Vehicles - Rocky points out that the people who lead the electric vehicle revolution in years to come, will have to realise that additional resources will be needed to meet the demands of EV manufacturing; a fact that the mining industry is already planning for.   What makes Rocky’s projects different from other rare earth properties? Rocky identifies not just the size of the rare earth deposits he’s working on, but also the quality of the deposits. His have less phosphates and carbonates than usual, along with a rare lack of radionuclides. Rocky says that the revolutionary processes he is using means that their acid consumption is much lower, as well as the down-streaming costs. This reduces operational costs and makes his team a world leader in terms of cost position. . How does Brexit impact Rocky’s operations in the UK? Rocky’s reasons for choosing to mine in the UK were numerous, including readily available resources, the welcome of the community and suitable waste treatment, which is incredibly important. The infrastructure is there, which means less investment was needed. Economically and environmentally it makes sense to be there. Rare earth metals are critical metals, and especially so to the EU. The mining of rare earth metals will not, in Rocky’s opinion, be significantly impacted by Brexit. They are mainly exempt from tariff issues. Any costs that arise from importing necessary elements into the UK can be absorbed by careful costing.   How are Peak Resources hoping to provide a sustainable business model, going forward? Sustainability has many different aspects. In Tanzania, Rocky works extensively alongside the local communities, building schools and investing in water supplies. Having a positive impact in the area is invaluable. It’s vital to invest in not just the current generation, but also future ones, which comes back to Rocky’s point about his operations being “generational”   .BEST MOMENTS “It’s difficult to be really successful at this” “To get the maximum value, you need to get to the finish line” “To get to the finish line, you need to know what you’re doing” “Our operations are really a generational entrerprise” “Resources are not a sexy investment” “The electric vehicle transition is going to put a big pinch on the metals being produced”   VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Peakresources.com.au   ABOUT THE HOST 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 insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new & top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisation 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/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘Being honest throughout your career is the best thing you can do, and is respected throughout the industry’  Tim Livesey shares his fascinating career journey from his first role in South Africa to his present role as CEO of Oriole Resources Plc. As someone who has worked for both smaller and larger companies, he has extensive experience in the mining industry across different levels and projects. Listen in now to hear his advice for those who are beginning their own journey in the industry today.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  Beginning my career in South Africa was an opportunity to work in exploration and get mining experience very early on in my career. It confirmed that I didn’t really like working underground but also gave me a really good understanding of production,   of sampling, blasting safety communication and management.  South Africa is very different from other places but at a project level there isn’t a great deal of difference, the people who you interact with have the same aspirations.  Working in Africa provided me with the opportunity to move upwards more quickly. If there was an opportunity to learn something new I would take it, and this helped broaden my skill set.  Working remotely with small teams gives you a great deal of autonomy and when you are working in this way you really get to know the people you are working with. If you have the right mixture of empathy and people skills you can develop positively as a good leader.  Stratex International  The company had some assets and licences and had tried to get into more advanced projects but the skills in the company were more suited to early exploration.  It was about refocusing what was being brought to the investors.  The company refocused on the early generation marketplace. The rebranding marked the change of direction and the company then acquired some licences in Cameroon which provided new targets to chase.  At the management and strategic level, the company has been refreshed and is moving in a direct direction  We’ve tightened the cost structure and have a good understanding of where we want the company to go and what exit strategies look like.  I know what people are looking for and as a team, we have a good technical reputation along with strong compliance and administrative teams.  We do things properly and invest a lot of time in building social licence and doing the right thing in projects that we run.  We have skills in our teams that are pertinent to West Africa geology, so the African, European time zone is where we are best suited.  You increase your chances of success by going into good areas with good prospects, good teams and working well with the local government and the local people.  If you can align those things then you maximise your chances for success.       BEST MOMENTS  ‘You don’t measure your social performance by how much you have spent on it’  ‘As a company, we’ve undergone a massive change’  It was a really good apprenticeship for a graduate’  You either adapt or you don’t’  Everything is linked to mining and responsible mining is a positive’  As an industry, we are getting better at promoting the positive effects of what we do but we need to do more to work collectively’  Adaptability is one of the key traits of those who work in the mining industry’  You don’t measure your social performance by how much you have spent on it’  It’s a broad church the mining business and everyone adds something to it’     VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Dig Deep Mining Podcast    ABOUT THE GUEST  Tim Livesey  Tim Livesey is the Director & Group CEO of Oriole Resources Plc, an AIM-listed company who are a base metal exploration and development company focusing on Europe and Africa. Tim talks about his journey having worked for some of the big mining houses like Barrick Gold & Anglo American in Africa early in his career before moving back to the UK and working in senior management and getting on the board of a few companies. He concludes explaining the re-branding of Stratex International into now Oriole Resources and why and how they went about doing this.      CONTACT METHOD  https://orioleresources.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-livesey-3744074/?originalSubdomain=uk      ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Tyson  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 insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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  Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org  Rob’s LinkedIn          Mining InternationalOfficial Website          Mining International’sTwitter        Mining International’sFacebook  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

“The mining industry is changing faster than ever, resulting in both greater growth potential, as well as more disruption and volatility than in years past”. In this episode of the Dig Deep Podcast, Rob interviews Andrew Swart, who is the Canadian Global leader for Mining & Metals for Deloitte and was the author of a report exploring the key mining trends in 2019 globally. Today, he briefly discusses these trends that will affect the mining industry moving forward. You can access this report by clicking: https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/energy-and-resources/articles/tracking-the-trends.html KEY TAKEAWAYS Embedding the discipline to deliver measurable value across the cycle. Mining companies should be rethinking their mining strategies. They should be thinking about inherent risks in the portfolio or constructing the portfolio around the risk dimension. In the report, there are key dimensions that mining companies should be taking note of. Moving up the maturity curve. AI and analytics are seen to be moving into many aspects of the mining value chain in all the operations. These emerging techs can be useful in aspects of safety, performance and planning. Exploring a new approach to controls and risk management. Internal Audit 3.0, the next generation of internal audit and risks management. Why innovation requires integration? Across the value chain, it will become easier to determine the drivers and demands for particular commodities. It’s easier to streamline when we’re able to use data effectively also. Finding value beyond compliance. Mining companies should be mindful in each step of the way. They should look at positive environmental and social outcomes. Making the case for a systematic approach. Mining companies should utilise energy and water. They should think about its value to the community. Learning from past mistakes. Review the past and existing capital projects. Look also on how technologies can improve those projects. A blueprint for the future. Think about how you can use technology to enhance the work and the workplace. Ensure also the safety and comfortability of workers. From theory to practice. Mining companies should consider diversity inclusion. The mining industry has been one of the lowest in gender diversity across different industries. EVs and battery minerals provoke the desire for provenance. The industry should push for having ethical grounds when sourcing different minerals. BEST MOMENTS "We really think the time now is the right time for mining companies to rethink their mining strategies.” Rob: Where would you say we are on the actual curve or life cycle – the mining industry as a whole? Andrew: The mining companies begin to move towards digitisation. “One thing we talk about in the report is to move away from the productional linear-type value chain.” “It’s very important that one thinks about how are you going to create long-term value in that area.” “This industry is increasingly finding it hard to attract great talent… Creating more diverse, more inclusive workforces is going to be central to solving the next talent problem.” VALUABLE RESOURCES The top 10 issues transforming the future of mining ABOUT THE GUEST Andrew Swart is the Global Consulting Leader of the Mining & Metals for Deloitte. For over 15 years, he has been consulting for various clients from the industries of oil & gas, mining, CPG, professional services, and government worldwide. Andrew is also the author of the article ‘Tracking the trends 2019: The top 10 issues transforming the future of mining’ published for Deloitte. ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

What steps should you go through to smoothly grow your career to management in the mining industry?  In this episode of the Dig Deep Podcast, Rob invites Keith, an expert exploration geologist, to talk about his journey towards being one of the well-known mining entrepreneurs. He shares some personal stories, from how he got into geology to the current business endeavours he has right now. Discover some great tips and strategies future mining entrepreneurs can acquire so they could be as successful as Keith. They also discussed the future of some commodities and a few recent issues in the mining industry.  It would surely feel like you’ve struck gold after listening to Rob and Keith’s discussion.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Keith Barron’s interest in geology sprouted at the age of 15 when he moved to the Isle of Man, where the 2nd largest mine in the UK is located. He then decided to pursue Geology at the University of Toronto. After graduating, he started building his career and worked for a lot of mining companies.   It was difficult at first to learn the ropes of the management aspect in the mining industry. Keith was lucky to develop his skillset since during his involvement with Geological Survey of Canada regarding a big diamond mine discovery. After this, he decided to do things on his own.   He became an entrepreneur, and he built projects in different countries. He had experiences with different commodities and right now, he manages a sapphire mine.  According to Keith, a mining entrepreneur should learn how to go out and look at the opportunities waiting for him to be explored. It isn’t for everyone but if you’re driven and ready to risk your net worth, you can be one of the best entrepreneurs in the mining industry.  Straight Talk On Mining is one of Keith’s project. He started this continue imparting knowledge to people and also to put his name out there. This made him one of the well-known influencers in the mining industry.  What commodities are going to be major forces in the coming years?  It has been forecasted that gold production is going to drop in the next years because of its exploration process.   There’s going to be a big demand for copper when the production of electronic vehicles starts to rise.  There’s going to be a huge development and a lot of researches on metals that are used and can be used for batteries.  Why do Keith enjoy mining? It’s the exploration stage that Keith enjoys. You can turn a piece of loose pasture that something worth billions. He’s also happy helping other countries find resources, helping local communities, and increase the GDPs.  BEST MOMENTS  "Most of my career has been financed by companies, of course, and it’s only in the latter years that I’ve been paying for things for myself… but I said to the students, ‘It’s a wonderful life when you get into things. It’s very very exciting going to different countries and experiencing different cultures.’”  “You have to make yourself marketable…willing to go almost anywhere and do any job… not to be frightened about languages and cultures.”  “I’m sensible enough to know that you don’t usually hit in the first drill hole. That’s like winning the lottery. It takes perseverance and hard work. If you find deposit and mines, you have to build them.”  “People should have a broad target of what they’re hoping in 10-15 years. In the meantime, approach things in baby steps and do the best that you can in the next 2-3 years.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Straight Talk On Mining  Aurania Resources  Firestone Ventures Inc.  U3O8 Corp  Barrick Gold Corporation  Goldcorp  ABOUT THE GUEST  Keith Barron has over 32 years of experience in the mining industry. He is an exploration geologist who has been an expert handling various commodity including uranium, platinum, diamonds, industrial minerals, sapphires, and golds.  In 2001, Keith has founded Aurelian Resources Inc., a company that focuses on gold exploration in Ecuador. He is also the founder, Director, and major shareholder of uranium explorer U3O8 Corp. and the Director of Firestone Ventures Inc.  Keith was awarded the Thayer Lindsley International Discovery Award in March 2008 at the PDAC Convention for his significant contributions in the discovery of the Fruta del Norte gold deposit. Aside from this, on the same year, he was also jointly named the Northern Miner’s Mining Man of the Year.  Straight Talk On Mining  Email Keith at keith@aurania.com   ABOUT THE HOST  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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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  Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org   Rob’s LinkedIn  Mining International Official Website  Mining International’s Twitter  Mining International’s Facebook  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Is cobalt still gonna be a commodity in the next decades? In this episode of the Dig Deep Podcast, Rob talks to Lance, Peter, and Yves from Cobalt Blockchain Inc. They discuss the importance of cobalt, the current political situation of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and everything you need to know about their company. Another interesting thing you’ll hear today is how they ensure that during the process, the sourcing remains ethical and that the safety of the workers is prioritised. This is part of a special where companies can promote themselves and showcase their projects. So, make sure to watch out for the next episodes! KEY TAKEAWAYS Cobalt Blockchain has been based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for over 12 years. They initially discovered two million oz. of gold in DRC. And, for the last 4 years, they’re exploring commodity trading. They’ve been resourcing and exporting tin, tantalum, and tungsten. Cobalt Blockchain wants to make sure that the minerals that tech and automobile companies are procuring are sourced ethically. There should be no children working in the mine sites and there should be a basic workplace safety guideline in place among others. Why cobalt? Cobalt is one of the most supplied minerals on the planet. 70% of it comes from DRC. It wasn’t until the electronic vehicles were introduced that cobalt surfaced as a commodity. By 2040, it might be hard to buy combustion engines as e-vehicles develop. There have been improvements in terms of the political situation in DRC. It still is an attractive country to be working in. Even the existing mining code has been updated ever since. Cobalt Blockchain can provide mineral providence and visibility in the supply chain. It can really demonstrate its value in the mining industry. The company is working with artisanal miners that focus on the high-grade near surface mineralization. This is to ensure that there is certainty of supply. BEST MOMENTS "DRC currently represents about 70% of the world’s supply of cobalt.” “The objective this year is to turn our cobalt hydroxide plant and start to bring the first ethically sourced cobalt." “For 2019, change is coming… I think it’s gonna be a positive year. We’re looking forward to the first hundred days of the president.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Endeavor Conference Cobalt Blockchain Inc. Industry giants fail to tackle child labour allegations in cobalt battery supply chains | Amnesty International ABOUT THE GUEST Lance Hooper is the President & Chief Operating Officer/Director of Cobalt Blockchain Inc. For the past twenty years Lance has developed a broad range of experience in emerging companies where he has played key roles as both an early employee and as a founder. Lance is a named inventor and has been intimately involved with the product development, business development, and sales and marketing of several commercially successful innovations including the world’s first interbank email money transfer service. For the last decade Lance has held senior corporate positions and served as a director with private and public mining companies working in Canada, Peru, Afghanistan and the DRC. Recent work in the DRC includes Kilo Goldmines, a 2Moz gold discovery in the Oriental Province. Lance was most recently President & CEO of Belair African Metals, acquired by COBC, specializing in conflict free tin, tantalum and tungsten concentrates in the DRC. Peter Hooper - Chief Executive Officer / Director Peter is a graduate in mining engineering with 45+ years of broad‐based experience permitting, building, and operating mines, including hands‐on expertise in mine management, engineering, operations and production. His practical work experience spans five continents: North America (Eldorado Nuclear, Sherritt Gordon, J.S. Redpath, Dynatec Engineering, PC Gold); Africa (Rustenburg Platinum, Consolidated Murchison, Prestea Gold Mines, Kilo Gold Mines, PMI Resources, and Nevsun Resources); China (Afcan Mining); Australia (Consolidated Rio Australia); and South America (Latin Gold, Macusani Yellowcake). Peter was the driving force behind a 2Moz gold discovery in NE DRC (2006-2012). Peter served as the Executive Chairman of Belair African Metals - recently acquired by COBC - with operations in Katanga and Maniema provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Yves Kabongo - Managing Director of DRC Operations Yves Kabongo started his career at a major Financial Institution as an Analyst and has spent the past 8 years involved with junior mining companies with projects located in Canada, Peru and the DRC.  Yves has been with Belair African Metals SARL (acquired by Peat Resources as announced on January 19, 2018) for the past 3 years, and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the project. Source: https://www.cobaltblockchain.net/company ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

AFRICAN MINING, WILLING PARTIES WORKING TOGETHER. In this episode John Clarke, a mining veteran shares his career journey working in Africa from the Ashanti Goldfields to Great Quest Fertilisers where he is currently the Chairman.    This podcast is an opportunity to hear about how John has successfully worked in different countries and the vital aspects that must be considered when you are a guest in another country.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  Following postgraduate study at Cambridge, John Clarke began his career in South Africa.  My goal was to do academic research in an area that I liked, and I was fortunate that I had many opportunities.  In Ghana in the 1980s, significant changes were brought about by the government who changed laws to encourage investment and allow people to make a return and the Ashanti Goldfields became the showcase for this.  In the mid-nineties we looked outside of Ghana and acquired 3 significant exploration /mining companies for 3 key assets and those 3 assets were brought into production and formed the basis for the bigger Ashanti.  The assets were significantly advanced, and we had the skills and ability to raise funds.  I had lots of opportunities with Ashanti and worked in many different areas and roles. As a result, I decided that I wanted to make my next move into the junior end of the market, and I moved to Nevson to fulfil this.    What is it like working in Africa?  Usually, you are working in somebody else’s country. To keep the support of the local government it's important to be developing a local company which is recognised and accepted locally, employing local people and developing their skills    In Africa, you are dealing with governments who want mining to be successful.  Social responsibility  Social responsibility is a keystone for any company working anywhere we all have to be within the communities we work and live in at both a local and national level. Within the industry people do adhere to social responsibility, people do work on it and seek to improve things.  What opportunities are there in Eritrea?  Eritrea is frontier country again it's wide open for business and there is the chance of new discoveries. There is a lot of good will at government and international levels.  Have all your management roles been different?  It’s all about the team. We can’t have all the skills for the job, we can’t be the ultimate expert in every area. We may have worked in the discipline and have a better understanding of what it entails but working as a team provides group expertise.  What advice would you give to anyone wanting to move into senior position?  I consciously went looking for experiences to further my career plan. I was able to study areas such as accounting that would never be my career, but the part-time studies gave me the chance to understand better how people worked in these areas as their careers.  Great Quest Fertiliser  When I was first involved Great Quest was a gold mining exploration company with an interesting portfolio. They diversified into phosphates in northern Mali and the quality and grade were ideal for direct application fertiliser.  Currently, the management of Great Quest is looking at a route for the direct supply of the fertiliser and associated products.  They will produce eventually for a local market with a reasonable margin without having to bring in products from elsewhere.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘Mining will always be with us, society needs our product’    ‘Always obey the law, no shortcuts’    ‘It’s our job to let them know how we can do the job cleanly and efficiently’    ‘All companies are just groups of people working together’    ‘It’s a people business at the end of the day’    ‘It's got a bad rap, because people don’t understand how many things are dependent on it’    ‘You can use downtime on a fly in fly out work contract to study acquiring new skills’    ‘There isn’t much that doesn’t require something that has come from mining’    ‘You are working as a guest worker’    ‘In Africa, you are dealing with governments who want mining to be successful’    ‘The bottom line is willing parties working together’       VALUABLE RESOURCES   https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast-podcast/id1440020656?mt=2     ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Tyson  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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 https://twitter.com/MiningConsult-3a26a68/   https://www.mining-international.org/   https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org      GUEST CONTACT JOHN CLARKE  Jaclarke01@gmail.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-clarke-9355702a/?originalSubdomain=uk This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Rob interviews Tim Daffern. They discuss the routes that can be taken at the beginning of a mining career and also the skills and attributes that any aspiring MD should be looking to develop as their career progresses.    We also gain an insight into how Tim has managed companies through challenging periods and the skills he has employed to successfully turn them around.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  Tim’s mining career began in his native Australia where after university he started out as an operative and then had further training as he progressed.    He has always seen engineering and technical skills whilst working with the men and the machinery as the cornerstone to his strengths providing him with the platform to reach senior and executive management.    He always had an interest in the technical and wanted to know why it was being done that way and if it could be done differently to bring improvements.    What advice would you offer a graduate?  All young graduates should seek roles in operating, there are more opportunities in Australia due to the scale of mining.  A lot of UK mines, including London based financial businesses like graduates who’ve gone out to Africa or Australia and done 5 or 7 years to gain practical experience, there are potentially very good jobs in the UK in consulting, financial institutions or in operating mines.    What are some of the key skills in executive management?  Fundamentally it's about teamwork and about pragmatic leadership. It is about having profoundly strong engineering and technical skills and sharing those in a way that is about teaching other people to solve problems.    It’s not about giving the solutions it's about working as a team and helping the team to develop their problem-solving skills. Establishing a peer review process will help build the skills of the team further.    You’ve worked for mining companies, consultancies and a merchant bank  What the difference between these organisations?  There are similarities – you need to have a good understanding of technical and engineering matters across all areas.  You need to be strong communicator, with good written and verbal skills.  You need to have confidence in your own skill level  The differences are;  Mining Operation is focused on cash generation  Consultancy is about providing detailed advice  Merchant banking involves both complex commercial skills as well as an understanding of a corporate situation.    Would you need different attributes for each area/ organisation?  In Merchant banking, you need to be very articulate so this would need to be a very strong skill, a solid commercial corporate understanding is also necessary.    A Mining company is about balancing and compromising between technical operations and cost.    In Consultancy, you are hired to produce detailed reports and you need detailed technical skills and the communication skills both to record accurately and present your work to others.    What should someone who has aspirations to be a CEO or MD look to develop?  Start with teamwork, you must be comfortable both as leader, follower and team member. Developing your own interpersonal skills is a key attribute.    You should develop strong technical and engineering skills – ‘a need to know, how this works?’  You will also need to develop commercial skills building these up through a Master’s programme or professional training. – many individuals further their business administration skills through an MBA.    Throughout your career working in different areas will develop an understanding of sales, accounting, administration, human resources, and marketing    You need, not only to have the full range of skills but also breadth and depth across those skills, being an MD is about a commitment to the investors and shareholders - a responsibility – you are trying to return a good profit to the shareholders.    BEST MOMENTS  ‘It’s because they have practical experience’  ‘To have credibility you need to have 5 years in a practical role/ site experience’    ‘Miners are very innovative artisans’    ‘It’s not just a blunt 2-dimensional task it’s a 3-dimensional approach to hueing rock out of the ground’  ‘Get out there and get practical work’    ‘Working together as a team’  It's demanding but intensely satisfying’   ‘Providing resources for society to continue to develop’    ‘Keep it practical’        VALUABLE RESOURCES   https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast-podcast/id1440020656?mt=2     ABOUT THE HOST  Rob Tyson  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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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                                         https://twitter.com/MiningConsult-3a26a68/   https://www.mining-international.org/   https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org       ABOUT THE GUEST  Guest bio - Tim Daffern  Tim Daffern who has over 30 years in the mining industry share his journey starting off as a miner (down in the pit) back in the day, then rising up through the ranks and has been in many executive management positions where he specialises in turning companies fortunes around. He is currently the Group Head of Mining at ICL Group and interested in Tim’s career having managed companies in CEO & MD capacity and in this podcast he provides valuable content and advice in how he managed these companies successfully and what it takes to work at that level.     CONTACT METHOD  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-daffern-7023aa2a/?originalSubdomain=uk    This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this international episode, Rob visits and interviews Rodney Lacy who is currently working in Saudi Arabia, mining phosphate. They discuss the role of the expat and what you should be doing if you aspire to be a successful general manager in the industry. Listen in to find out more about the development of mining in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities available. KEY TAKEAWAYS What Is It Like To Work As An Expat? It can be difficult to get into the overseas market but if you can get in and build a reputation it can be a very positive career path. Moving overseas for me has been the equivalent of gaining a master’s degree because I’ve learnt so much. Getting into the expat role was a career-changing experience for me. When you are an expat you’re a guest in the country and your job is to pass your knowledge on to your local counterpart. The experiences you have, the places you go and the people you meet make it very rewarding and outweigh any financial gains. What Key skills Do You Need As A General Manager? Good people skills.  You’ve got to enjoy and understand working with people We have a job to do – but we spend more time with our colleagues than our families it’s important to be compassionate. The desire to help other people. A well-rounded background in mining with tertiary skills in areas including maintenance and engineering A love of mining. Knowledge of budgeting and an understanding of all financial aspects connected with your areas of responsibility. What Advice Would You Give To Someone Aspiring To Be A General Manager? Get involved with your company, you might have expertise in operations but volunteer your time to get involved in and find out about areas such as engineering and maintenance as this will increase your skill base. Continue your education and seek to further it. Gaining an MBA will help to develop and increase your understanding of the business as a complete entity. The general manager role is one where you have to know enough about everything in order to function successfully. BEST MOMENTS ‘I never envisioned myself as being a world traveller but if you have an opportunity to go overseas you are going to meet a lot of great people ‘ ‘Be brave enough to step out and learn, others will see you are willing’ ‘You have to have enough vision to see where something might take you’ 'You can learn something from even your worst boss’ ‘It’s a rewarding experience, you really accomplish something’ ‘I have been able to put into practice things I’ve learnt from across the world’ ‘Good miners make the job look easy’ ‘Mining – it’s a very honourable business’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/dig-deep-the-mining-podcast-podcast/id1440020656?mt=2 ABOUT THE HOST 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. Rob 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 the 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’ organisation 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 https://www.mining-international.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/?originalSubdomain=uk https://twitter.com/miningconsult https://en-gb.facebook.com/public/Rob-Tyson ABOUT THE GUEST Rodney Lacy Rodney Lacy is General Manager of Saudi Comedat in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Comedat are partnering with Ma’aden Phosphate Company (MPC) at the Al-Jalamid phosphate mine where they are contracted to provide total mining services at one of the Kingdom’s largest mining projects. Rodney began his mining career in New Mexico and is a first-generation miner within his family. He has worked across the world and has been involved in mining minerals and coal in a range of different situations. In his current role in Saudi Arabia, he is growing Saudi Comedat into a world-class contract mining company. CONTACT METHOD Rodney.lacy@saudicomedat.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-lacy-47306636/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this podcast, Andrew Bell talks about his journey from working as a natural resources analyst at Morgan Grenfell & Co back in the 70s through to his role as chairman with Red Rock and Regency Mining the companies he is currently involved in. He gives investment tips if you're looking to invest in mining and resources companies on the stock exchange and what you should be looking for in a company. He explains what’s happening in the finance and private equity markets at the moment and the challenges mining companies are facing in securing finance.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   Red Rock Resources Is a mix of investments and partners and follows a structure associated with corporate finance.  The company has a policy of developing assets then selling them out and keeping a royalty or interest. Red Rock is focused on production and to get things into operation works with others.   Regency Mines This company didn’t have an immediate revenue production prospect so initially, it was pared back to be as lean as possible. Recently it has moved into metallurgical coal in the United States and this has been a good profit generator.   The destinies of the companies continue to be separate as merging would create a relatively small company with too wide a range of mineral interests.     Attracting Finance Markets are better at raising short term money than long term money because people want to make money fast.   Banks will never be at the front line for lending to mining as they always want to see a lot of equity return for their lending. Junior miners look towards private equity companies and private investors for finance.   For a more informed investor who is looking longer term, working with a company that has clear strategies for generating revenue will be a good mix. There are always good stocks to invest in and currently, it is a good time to be looking for value.   Investing Look for combination of a good project with a path to production or cash flow and a management that is dedicated to producing that cash flow   Influence You can learn from and be influenced by people, from them working in the same industry even if you don’t work with or have met them.   People who have built companies in the same area can all influence to some degree as you can look and see what they did right     BEST MOMENTS ‘We are sure that in the end, this will come right’   ‘Nothing, of course, is a straight line up’   ‘We don’t just talk the talk about production we’ve actually done it’   ‘It's about creating something we can be proud of’   ‘If there is an opportunity, it is just about persevering’   ‘We have to grow, recruit new people, have new ideas’     ABOUT THE GUEST Andrew Bell   Andrew Bell is the Chairman and Chief Executive of Red Rock Resources and Regency Mines, both natural resource exploration and development companies who are listed on London’s AIM market who manage a diverse portfolio of mining and oil and gas projects and investments around the world. Andrew’s business experience has been around fund management and advisory work with leading financial institutions, international corporate finance work and private equity and he has a number of company directorships.   Contact Information: Email:                    andrew@rrrplc.com Twitter:                 armcmb1 LinkedIn:              https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bell-20216819/         ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode we find out about the role of consultants within the mining industry. Andy Carter provides a wealth of information about how consultancies work and the types of projects they work on. He shares his own fascinating professional journey and offers advice about the skills that are desirable in a good consultancy.   KEY TAKE AWAYS   In South Africa mining engineers were able to pursue technical challenges with vigour and given time to investigate in great depth. Today cost and time are limiting factors for investigations to this degree.   Pursuing professional opportunities to work around all of the English-speaking world resulted in being well equipped to cope with any challenge.     Establishing a network through contacts is vital. You need to continue to build that network, maintain that network and develop further that network.   At any gathering, make sure you don’t ever leave with nothing even if just a referral Make sure you ask for work and if they don’t have any then maybe they know someone who does.   Key for a successful telephone pitch are: Be prepared Rehearse it Think through what you want to say before you make the call   A consultancy can lead clients through the complete process from geo sampling through to the end of the process. Consultancies essentially produce technical reports and these reports are used for financing. “We facilitate the transactions between to client and the bank, essentially our reports are the show and tell element.”   Mining companies use consultancies as lots of companies do not have resources or technical knowledge. It is now a requirement under 43101 third party opinion that the report has been put together by an independent party and a consultancy fulfils this requirement.   When we propose a particular solution it’s about persuading the client to take a particular path and demonstrating how the solution can work     BEST MOMENTS   “Sound grounding in the fundamentals”   “Consultants are essentially engineers, scientists, technologists who do consulting”.     “Credibility – if you never been near a mine or sharp end its obvious to client”     “Even today the fabric of our society is based on mineral exploitation, just about everything around us comes from out of the ground”     ABOUT THE GUEST   Andy Carter   Andy Carter, Technical Director of Coffey Geotechnics UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech Inc. and leader of their Swindon mining group who shares his journey from starting his career after graduating and moving to work in South Africa and then Canada working in mineral consultancy space. He explains in more detail the consultancy industry and how it has developed, the important role it plays in the industry and the future of this sector. With around 40 years industry experience, Andy shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in mineral processing and what the future holds with certain minerals now becoming more prominent in new technologies that are being developed.       ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this interview with David Norvals, Rob explores David’s professional journey through the mining industry, and they discuss in detail the opportunities and challenges of setting up a business in Africa. This podcast gives an insight into some of the challenges which are specific to Africa, but David also shares his knowledge about how and why companies have been successful. If you are interested in understanding more about this fascinating area of the world and its mining industry, then this podcast is provides the answers.   KEY TAKE AWAYS Exploring the opportunities and challenges for setting up a business in Africa. When you go from a more sophisticated country you think you can easily identify investment areas. Businesses’ generally start out from a need for something and willingness to work with expats and locals to provide those products and meet the need. A possible restricting element is capital – registering a business in Ghana is easy but raising local capital or dealing in the local currency is challenging You have to carefully consider if you have sufficient resources, have you planned for the possible risks potentially affecting African countries. The Ebola Outbreak shut down the economy in Africa. It is the type of risk that wouldn’t be expected in Europe. Someone starting business in Africa needs to partner with someone local – often African countries look the same and you think they are, but the reality is that they are all very different and misunderstanding this is a mistake many make. It’s vital that you to understand what’s going on Finding the right partner is someone who has the same goals values and agrees with the company objectives. In Africa you have to also be politically aware, understanding that the local partner you have now might not be the right partner in the future due to the changing political landscape.   BEST MOMENTS   “Being in the UK at an international company gave me access to people from all over the world. People with amazing ideas”   “When you go from a more sophisticated country you think you can easily identify investment areas.”   “Modern mining employs less and less people every year due to technology Local communities asking what they get out of it”     ABOUT THE GUEST Dave Norvals Originally from South Africa, Dave Norval has been involved in suppling services to the mining industry for the past 30+ years and In this podcast, Dave shares his career and journey where he has been heavily involved in the mining industry in Africa and more so in Ghana so has a wealth of expat experience. He shares his experience and provides advice in setting up business in Africa and what you should do, the pitfalls to avoid and the challenges you may be faced with.   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook      This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Welcome back to Dig Deep: The Mining Podcast with your host Rob Tyson. In this episode, Rob is at the Mining and Money conference in London where he interviewed MD & CEO of Resolute Mining John Welborn. Their conversation takes them from John’s former career as a professional rugby player to his modern-day role as CEO of Resolute Mining. John talks with passion about leading the development of the first fully automated underground mine.   Key Takeaways   Transition from Professional Sport. It’s a difficult transition from playing professional rugby to business. One week you will have 40 thousand people cheering you and the next you are working 7 am until midnight in business. It’s tough to change career in that way. John spoke that having that profile as a sportsman helped him in his career, as an accountant, investment banker and as a CEO of a mining company.   What kills did you take from sport into your business career? I think mainly the benefit of focus. I was attracted to the tactical nature of rugby. Each position a specific different role, whether that’s the half-back or prop. In a mining company, we bring together similarly lots of different skill sets from geologists, engineers and financiers. There is a range of disciplines but in the same way that a rugby can be successful if they are brought together under one goal by their coach, business is the same and we are trying to do that with Resolute.   Transition from Finance to Mining. I had initially focused on banking but I was offered an opportunity to interview for a job a small zinc development company. All I could think was, what would I know about running a mining company? However, during the interview, I convinced myself that I was going to be able to run the company. My insolvency background helped, as the mining industry was going through a difficult moment at that point and we were to reposition the company in a different direction.   Starting In Resolute Mining. I was working in the same building as Resolute for many years. Working. It’s been a leading gold producing company for over 25 years. It was a pioneer for an Australian company going and working into Africa, in Ghana initially. John firstly joining a non-exec in and then became the CEO three years ago.   What is happening at Resolute Mining currently? Although the asset is the same in terms of mines since John first starter the team have been really successful in repositioning the company into a different space. We are launching the world's first autonomous underground mine, we’ve been upgrading the infrastructure, solar hybrid power mission, invest in that mine. We have three mines that have ten-year lifespan, which sets us up nicely or the next phase.   Why the Automated Mine? I guess it’s a combination of study and ambition, and the desire to build the best mine possible. Mining is a high-risk business so everyone looks to low-risk solutions, which means people often do things they have always done in the past. We saw this as an opportunity to enhance the value of the mine through automation, processing infrastructure, and creating a solar power plant.   The study programme. We looked at different mines around the world to see how it has been for other companies who are retrofitting their mines for automation. We asked them why they went down this route. We were able to speak to people who had experience incorporate that into the feasibility studies. Designing the mine for the automation rather than retrofit is a key feature. We are confident we are going to save money. We believe that is where the industry is going and that it will increase opportunities for employment in the future and improve safety.   What advice would you give to people who are thinking about automation? Making sure that you understand your business. Mining is actually is a subcontracting business you risk share with other companies, buying the equipment an partnering them to run and maintain that equipment. When things are automated your relationship between your supplier changes. Equipment provider changes to a different kind of relationship. If you're looking at automation, make sure you understand the roles of your partners. Make sure your investors are fully on board and recognise the changing skill set you will need in the company with automation.   What’s the future look like? After the successful launch of the automated mine, we will then be looking to spread our wings. Next stage will be discovering new places around the world. We have a history of discovering and building new mines successfully. We are looking to establish a portfolio of mines and provide value to our shareholders. We are focusing on Africa, as there are lots more exploration possibilities and governments are willing to partner with mines.   Why do you enjoy mining? The excitement for the exploration, the challenge of a competitive industry, complexity of the task involved, and one that is high risk, but very rewarding.   Who has been the most influential person on you?  At every stage, I have sought help and support from others. I learned a huge amount from Ian Millness my first chairman who was one of the most successful Australian entrepreneurs. I’m a great follower of Mark Bristow and the Rangold story. He is a highly influential figure.   Best Moments ‘Learned an appreciation of other cultures, through learning French playing rugby.’ ‘Benefit of focus.’ ‘Study and ambition, and the desire to build the best mind possible.’ ‘Automation came from trying to build the best mine possible.’ ‘We’ve had to make a leap of faith.’ ‘The saving for us is not salaries, it’s productivity.’ ‘We will be seeing automation into underground mines.’ ‘The mining industry is a magic act; we turn dirt into bullion.’   About The Host 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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. About The Guest John Welborn is MD & CEO of Resolute Mining who are developing gold mines in Australia and Mali and have portfolio of gold development and exploration projects in Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Australia and Cote D’Ivoire. He has a colourful career, starting out as an international professional rugby player playing rugby in Australia and France and representing the Wallabies before retiring and going into the finance world before moving into mining. We met John at the Mines & Money London Conference where he discusses his journey and explains how they are developing the first fully automated underground mining operation in the world at their Syama operation in Mali.     Contact Method Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Pat explains what Euromax Resources has gone through more recently with government corruption, difficulties with permits with the new governance, political instability and further hold-ups with projects due to all this uncertainty and changing of government personal which has unnecessarily delayed the project's future. Many of you listening may of experience some if not all of the challenges Pat has faced. He shares how he and Euromax overcame them which may help some of you if you’re in similar circumstances. He also shares some of the things in hindsight he could have done which would have had a better outcome. Tune in today to hear his story. KEY TAKEAWAYSChallenges of mining in Macedonia   The logistical challenge, setting up very remote exploration camps with minimal infrastructure. Dealing with lots of different social issues related. Military controls in those places and unpleasant checks. Foreign language barriers. The political crisis in African countries. High levels of corruption. Lack of finance to fund the process of mining.   How to overcome those challenges.   Working as a team in order to achieve your desired goal. Assistance from the government and the community brought them to an agreement. The support from the anti-mining NGO’s financially. You have to consider the socio-economic impact on what you are doing and you also have to look at other businesses in that area that you are doing your mining so as not to create the rivalry. Employ strategic political risk analysis to get more of a handle on what is happening elsewhere in the country in terms of political crisis. BEST MOMENTS “Africa is an interesting place to be but not an easy place to fit socially.” “To succeed in all avenues of work, don’t be afraid of not having a language, it is something we pick up along the way as an expert.” “The best place to find the mine is next to another mine.” VALUABLE RESOURCES info@euromaxresources.mk ABOUT THE HOSTPat Forward who is the Chief Operating Officer of Euromax, a Canadian mining development company who are building and developing a copper and gold mine in Macedonia and exploring other areas in Eastern Europe and along the Western Tethyan Belt. CONTACT METHOD https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-forward-5b31464/ This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Up to now, ICL is still the first and only producers of polyhalite. Polyhalite deserves the attention that it’s getting since it’s about to disrupt the fertilizer industry. Today in “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast, I chat with Andrew Fulton, the Vice President and General Manager of ICL Group, about his career and the working culture in UK & South Africa. He also emphasizes that mining professionals should see the importance of scientific knowledge and its practical applications to become more valuable in the industry. Listen in as Andrew explains his journey from graduating and getting his first graduate role, then developing his experience on site before returning to the UK to then head up Cleveland Potash. With the deepest mine in the UK, Andrew is driving the operation forward. He explains how the company turned its fortunes around and how focusing on this commodity increased the production of polyhalite to secure the future of the mine and that of the local community who work there. KEY TAKEAWAYS The difference of working in the UK and South Africa, according to Andrew: "UK is a stable and secure environment to operate in. South Africa in 1990s is far from that. It is immersed in the apartheid period, sanctions, and constraints." For new graduates in the UK, it's understandable that they go overseas to practice their craft since it's hard to have a field mine experience here in the UK. Both the practical and technical side of mining is important. But, if you worry that you exceed far greater on one than the other one, Andrew assures you that it's okay. The mining industry needs both so you'll find a sector where you'll be valuable. ICL is the leading fertilizer manufacturer and has sites across the world. One of the sites is located in Israel which is one of the low-cost producers of fertilizers. it the first in the world to mine polyhalite. BEST MOMENTS " "I know it's hard. but if they keep looking...if you've got enough to prove you can do and you shine, well, those opportunities make themselves available to you." "It'll always be a balance. I can't recommend to individual graduates which is the best path for them. That's gonna be something that they will determine." "It's an exciting place to be. As an individual, I always leave the site believing I learned something new and I develop every day." VALUABLE RESOURCES UK Coal Israel Chemical Ltd. (ICL) Group Cleveland Potash ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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. ABOUT THE GUEST Andrew Fulton has a long history in the mining sector working in the coal mines of South Africa at the start of his career before returning to the UK with UK Coal. He is now the Vice President and GM of the ICL Group who owns the Cleveland Potash mine up in the Redcar/Cleveland area which is in the North East of the UK. It has become the first mine in the world to mine polyhalite which is a fertilizer carrying the benefits of sulphur, potassium, magnesium and calcium which is used in the fertilizer market. CONTACT METHOD Rob Tyson Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook Andrew Fulton Email Andrew at Fulton@icl-group.com Andrew’s LinkedIn  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

From mining to finance to mining again, our guest for today’s episode of “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast, Jeremy Wrathall, is ready to share his experiences in both industries. Discover how Jeremy is helping the county of Cornwall be on the top of the British mining game again. Through his company Cornish Lithium, Jeremy is looking into collecting lithium in and around Cornwall. Jeremy says that lithium will have a huge impact, not just on the mining industry, but all other industries that benefit from it since it’s one of the main components of batteries. His technical experiences in mining and finance surely is a winning combo to start the exploration of lithium in Cornwall. Learn what are the similarities and differences between the two fields and how you could harness both to land on greater opportunities in the mining industry. If you’re one of the mining professionals who also want to make the shift or simply improve your skillset with finance/banking background, then listen to Jeremy as he reveals his tips and strategies on this podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS What are the differences between the mining and the banking industry? There are multiple differences, especially in the technical aspects, but there are also strong similarities. In the latter part of the mining industry, we focus on the finances, eval projects, or feasibility studies. Mining also involves operations and raising finance when building companies. The differences and similarities in the cultures of the mining and baking industries. In the finance industry, there's a lot of stuff that you need to be updated on. You have to keep an eye and be analytic on the current political news, stocks, currency rates, etc. In the mining industry, you just have to focus on the operations itself. "If I was gonna try and do what I've done with Cornish Lithium without my background, no one would've taken me seriously." The combination of his knowledge of mining, geology, and finance has helped a lot in approaching investors and starting projects. Jeremy also gives advice for people who are looking into shifting from the mining industry to the finance industry also. He encourages to take a conversion course (i.e. a Master's Degree in Business) since it will be difficult to conventionally acquire those technical finance skillsets. Remember to be dedicated once you start the journey. Why lithium? It was 2016 when Jeremy got interested in electric cars. The advancement in electric cars will have a massive effect on the mining industry. For example, an electric car uses 4x much copper than a conventional car. Lithium is used roughly 50% in batteries now. Jeremy thinks the mining industry is ill-prepared for the moment for these demands in the future. BEST MOMENTS "Lithium is going to be one of the most important commodities the mining industry has to cope with in the next 20 years." "In the financial industry, when you finance mines, you got to be both an optimist and a realist." "The biggest pleasure with the baking industry is enabling people to fulfil that dream - raising money to build mines." "You have to have a clear vision and direction. It may not necessarily be where you end up but if you know where you get to, it's all part of the journey." VALUABLE RESOURCES Cornish Lithium ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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. ABOUT THE GUEST Jeremy Wrathall is the Managing Director of Cornish Lithium who are looking to explore and develop lithium in and around Cornwall in the UK and this podcast gives an insight in to how Jeremy who studied mine engineering at the Camborne School of Mines then moved into finance/banking before returning to the mining sector, giving an account and advice on anyone looking at a similar career path from mine engineer into a mining finance expert. This background has given him the knowledge and understanding of how to raise capital and what it takes for a new startup or junior miner to succeed. He also explores the UK mining industry and what could lie ahead in the future with more new commodities coming into the market. Jeremy is looking to take Cornish Lithium into the next decade and develop a world-class operation in Lithium and potentially some other commodities that have been discovered around the Cornwall area. CONTACT METHOD Rob Tyson Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook Jeremy Wrathall Email Jeremy at info@cornishlithium.com Jeremy’s LinkedIn This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

If you’re a newbie or an emerging professional who wants to position himself in the mining industry, then the guest for today’s episode of “Dig Deep” - The Mining Podcast Dennis Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer for Phoenix Global Mining can surely help you! Rob chats with Dennis about his experiences in the mining and recruitment industry. He has had directorial jobs for mining companies in the UK and other foreign countries throughout the years. He has visited sites and had hands-on experiences. This is in addition to what he’s been doing in his recruitment business: scouting the best mining team and advising the mining executives in improving their operations. Aside from these, Dennis also gives pieces of advice to the incoming professionals and shares his insights on the future of the industry. Make sure to listen in to decide on what steps you should take for your career. KEY TAKEAWAYS From mining to recruitment. Dennis’ fascination with rocks when he was a child led him to pursue mining engineering. He practised his profession in different countries including Uganda, South Africa, Russia, and Nigeria. It was when he got back to the UK for good that he was given a directorial job that involves recruitment and consulting. How's the mining industry in terms of recruitment? According to Rob, it's different and difficult recruiting in the mining industry. there's a lot of factors to consider - salary, living conditions, security, roster, etc. Lessons that he's learned along the way. Remember to be patient with people in the recruitment business. Treat people with a certain degree of empathy and always try to help them. What's mining's future like in the next 3-5 years? One of the developments in the world is the move to green energy - electrical vehicles, wind farms, etc. In the midst of a trade war, there's also a shortage of copper and other significant minerals that need to be addressed. From a recruiter's perspective, there's a lot of juniors out there entering the industry. Dennis: "We've got to represent ourselves a lot better than we are." One of the things that need improving in the industry is how to show valuable mining is to the world. People are unaware of that so promotion and advertising are needed. BEST MOMENTS "I think the thing about the mining industry is it's full of characters... some good ones, some bad ones... most, I would say, mining people are of the highest ethical standards. that's something that's imbued in us." "People have to live. A lot of people don't realize that the world wouldn't exist without the mining industry." "The first great industry in the world is agriculture and farming because we have to eat and the second great industry is mining." VALUABLE RESOURCES Telex Phoenix Global Mining (PGM) Cliffs Natural Resources Phoenix Global Mining (PGM) ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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. ABOUT THE GUEST A well-known industry expert, Dennis Thomas has over 40 years of experience in the mining and recruitment industry having trained as a mine engineer but later went into the recruitment industry and successfully built a recruitment business over 30 plus years and was the leading mining recruitment consultancy in the UK. This led to further exploration, curiosity and extensive learning around the identification of new mining businesses and global opportunities worthy of potential investment. Having sold his recruitment business 4-5 years ago, Dennis now serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Phoenix Global Mining and more recently they listed on the New York stock exchange. He possesses considerable experience gained via both Executive and Non-Executive Directorships for a number of UK, North American, Australian and Far East mining companies. Dennis is well-versed in the evaluation of mineral opportunities including assessments, feasibility studies, negotiating lease agreements and contractual arrangements, establishing new companies and directing start-up and development of new projects. CONTACT METHOD Rob Tyson Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook Dennis Thomas Email Dennis at thomas@pgmining.com Dennis’ LinkedIn Phoenix Global Mining (PGM) This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

The path to be successful in the mining industry is not the same for everyone. As long as you’re motivated to realize your visions, then it doesn’t matter what path you take. Our guest for today, Lester Kemp, might stop your doubts and inspire you. Lester Kemp is a mining entrepreneur who manages various mining companies (Arabian Nubian Resources, Gigawatt Metals Limited, etc.) He is also the host of The Bush Geologist on YouTube. This episode of “Dig Deep” The Mining podcast is for anyone that wants to expand their mind and look at the bigger picture, not necessarily going down the traditional route of working for the large mining companies or consultancies. Lester shares his personal and career experiences from the time he started his first rock collection when he was a child to leading some mining companies. He also describes the different mining cultures in the countries he’s been. If you’re like Lester who enjoys practising his profession and at the same time, exploring the world, start tuning in since he gives great tips to make working overseas worthwhile. KEY TAKEAWAYS What attracted you to the mining industry? Lester migrated across the world when he was young because of his dad. His dad was an engineer and wherever his dad goes, Lester and his mother follow. One time, in a jewellery store in Brazil, while his dad was buying his mother rings, young Lester snooped around the shop and got enthralled how the jeweller make the rings. That immediately sparked an interest which made him start his rock collection and eventually study geology. Lester describes how different are the mining cultures of the countries he's been on in South America, Africa, and Europe. Challenges on the site are way more apparent in the third-world countries. Sometimes, you got to do tasks that are outside of your responsibilities. Communicating can be a bit difficult but what excites Lester is the new things he can learn every time. Lester's advice to who wants to be expats: "Do your research. Speak to friends. Develop a network and ask questions. If you want to do it, do it. Push hard for it. It might be quite daunting going away from home for a while. You'll miss friends and family, but you'll be looked after, you'll enjoy yourself, and you'll wish you would've done it before." Lester also gives advice to people who want to be an entrepreneur in the mining industry. He says to be creative and be aware of what's going on in the markets. Research and create pitches that will raise funds. Develop a network and get great advice from the experts in the mining industry. BEST MOMENTS "You've got to adapt and understand the level of cultures... You should immerse yourself into things." "For any young budding entrepreneur, don't be shy, go on LinkedIn, try to establish connections, see those connections and what experience they have, and talk to them. Try and get mentors in different sectors of the mining industry." "I like travelling. I like going out and visiting the different parts of the world... I love the idea of discoveries. Not every geologist is lucky enough to make discoveries but it's the thing that attracts me. It's a great sect and business to be in." "Don't be afraid to ask. If you run up against a problem, ask around. there's always someone who's experienced the same thing as you... That comes down to networking. Just develop your network as much as you can." VALUABLE RESOURCES Gigawatt Metals Century Cobalt Charge Metals Arabian Nubian Resources The Bush Geologist Youtube Channel ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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. ABOUT THE GUEST Lester Kemp is a mining entrepreneur who has worked all over the world exploration and developing deposits in search for that ultimate prize. He shares his journey and gives valuable advice and content to think differently and create your own destiny in the industry. He enjoys helping graduates get into the industry and understands the importance of graduates in the mining industry. Being creative and innovative, Lester has his own YouTube Channel and is keen on using drones for exploration. A focus for him is to develop his project in Eritrea and look at potential opportunities around Sudan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia so explains his reasoning behind this. Aside from these endeavours, Lester is also the Director at Gigawatt Metals, the Founding Director of Arabian Nubian Resources and the Chief Operating Officer at Century Cobalt Corporation. CONTACT METHOD Rob Tyson Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook Lester Kemp Email Lester at lesterkemp@me.com Lester’s LinkedIn Subscribe to The Bush Geologist Youtube Channel This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Welcome to the first ever episode of “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast! Today, let’s meet the host, Rob Tyson, and know more about what he’s got something up his sleeve for the next episodes! Aside from being the Director of Mining International Ltd., Rob is passionate about helping the mining community and aims to do it through this podcast. Rob lets you in the reason why he chose the podcasting platform, how he plans to interview mining people, and how you could be part of this endeavour. In the next episodes, Rob will be chatting with mining pioneers, experts, and professionals about their stories – the journeys they went through that were full of challenges and also successes that have affected their personal lives and careers. There will also be non-mining topics that will be covered but will surely help you in your journey in mining. Rob also insists that you subscribe to “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or on any of your favourite podcasting apps to give suggestions and feedbacks. Let’s discuss! KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob has been in the recruitment industry for 18 years in and outside the UK. He started working for an industrial recruitment agency in the year 2000. After that, he decided to live in Australia and worked for different companies for the next year. It was in 2008 that his consultancy company let him start a mining division. He was learning and contributing a lot in his field. In 2013, he had to go back to the UK to be with his family. It was also the year he started his own mining recruitment company, Mining International Ltd. Why start a podcast that focuses on mining? Rob is passionate to help the mining industry by providing valuable content and solutions to real-life situations. He will interview mining professionals that are happy to share knowledge, stories, and tips to the mining community. 100 million people are involved in mining worldwide. It’s an important livelihood on poverty-affected areas. Many outside the mining industry are not aware how important is mining to their everyday lives. If you want to be one of the guests, make sure to contact Rob. You can share your mining-related stories and at the same time showcase your company, projects, advocacies, etc. BEST MOMENTS "So, why am I doing this podcast? A few reasons... I wanna give something back to the mining community. I've been working in this industry now for nine years or so and I'm passionate about the industry. I wanna make a difference in people's lives." "It gives a platform out to the wider mining community... It's another social platform where they could broadcast their message to the wider community." "In the UK, podcasting is relatively new... but voice media will have a grow and influence in the social media field." VALUABLE RESOURCES “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast iTunes|Stitcher Mining International Official Website ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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 Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Technical skills alone are not enough to prove you’re the best in the mining industry. Have you tried tapping into your leadership potential? This could set you apart from the other, especially if you want to climb up the corporate ladder. In this episode of “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast, I talk to Nick Clarke, the Chief Executive Officer of Central Asia Metals, PLC. From mining engineering to management, Nick’s got the best of both worlds. Nick shares his journey in the early years as a mining engineer in South Africa earning his stripes before entering management where he explains how you can be successful in your career. He continues to elaborate on how to make a mine operation work and be profitable which he has successfully done a few times. He also talks about the fundamentals of operating a mine and what to look out for and not blame the external environments why you can’t succeed. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nick shares how he made the transition from mining engineering to management. Nick spent a few years in South Africa during the 1970s. Though it was difficult to learn the trade since he was new and away from home, he was determined to do so. Nick was attracted with the opportunity to travel that's why he pursued mining engineering. During his time, there were a lot of opportunities for emerging professionals overseas. But today, young graduates are having a hard time getting a job posting. Nick was named CEO of the year by the Mining Journal back in 2013. Nick says it meant a lot for him to receive the award since his shift, though fulfilling, was tough. He went from running a small group of people in the mine to running the whole team of the company. He learned the trade and was eager to be worthy in his new role. Metals go in cycles. Metal prices don't continually increase. Do your sums and work it out so if the prices get too low, you can still stay in business. Nick's advice for mining companies: "Don't go overleverage. Keep your loans manageable. Stay with a bite size. Stay comfortable... where if it doesn't go right, it's not gonna kill the company." BEST MOMENTS " Your college degree doesn't give you an automatic right to anything. Put your back into and do some hard yards. Learn the craft." "You always get challenges. You get people that are not fit for the role. Management requires you to ensure that you deal with that. You can't brush it under the carpet anymore." "Surround yourself with people that are better than you if you can." VALUABLE RESOURCES Central Asia Metals ABOUT THE HOST 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 to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob 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 the first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, 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’ organisation 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. ABOUT THE GUEST Nick Clarke has a long career in the mining industry spanning over 40 years so has seen many success and failures, been through a few bust and boom mining markets and has experienced this in some very high-profile positions. Now he is the Chairman of Central Asia Metals who have operations in Central Asia and from his offices in Mayfair London. He was also named as CEO of the year at the Mining Journal outstanding achievements awards back in 2013 and describes what this meant to him. He finishes by telling me what lies ahead and for the future of Central Asia Metals. CONTACT METHOD Rob Tyson Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org Rob’s LinkedIn Mining International Official Website Mining International’s Twitter Mining International’s Facebook Nick Clarke Email Nick at Clarke@centralasiametals.com This show was brought to you by Progressive Media