Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast Podcast (Rob Tyson)

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 topics

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.

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.

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in December 2022 (Episode 298). Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, who are focused on the discovery and development of gold and copper deposits in Kazakhstan and have recently been part of BHP’s Xplor programme.

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 in this episode, he provides us with an update on the company since we last spoke, their experience, and key takeaways from the Xplor programme and the progress they have been making across their assets.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Alex has been focusing on gold and copper deposits in Kazakhstan.
• East Star Resources has been part of BHP's Xplor program, which has accelerated the company's progress over the last six months.
• The company has been digitising data and advancing VMS assets, with a focus on high-grade copper deposits.
• Alex Walker has been actively involved in promoting mining and exploration in Kazakhstan through the Kazakhstan Chamber of Mines.
• The next 12 months for East Star Resources involve finalising processes, potential joint ventures, and further exploration to achieve significant milestones.

BEST MOMENTS

"We've been able to get two targets on the belt. We've been able to advance those in terms of soil sampling, and we've been doing spectral analysis on all of those as we speak." 

"It's not unrealistic to think that we won't have, you know, a couple of joint ventures on the cards as well, either in the porphyry exploration or in the SED or both, or something a bit more general." 

"We've got Chris as our new technical director. We've got a new exploration manager who's also been living here for a couple of years and is fantastic in helping bring out our policies and our procedures."

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.eaststarplc.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-star-resources/

https://x.com/EastStar_PLC

Investor presentation: https://www.eaststarplc.com/_files/ugd/9a9edb_9ff2d0d6c72d4b509708827e491759ce.pdf

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 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=3

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=3

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=3

“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

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=3

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 topics

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 topics

In this episode, we chat to Chris Gibbs, CEO & Executive Director of American Rare Earths, an Australian company that owns and explores rare earths projects in Wyoming and Arizona, USA, and is essential for clean energy technologies.

With a degree in business studies, Chris has over 28 years of experience in the resource sector across the globe and is an innovative leader with a proven track record for implementing organisational change and delivering business results. He gives us an overview of American Rare Earths, updates on the projects, their relationship with the Critical Materials Institute, leadership, and culture within organisations, and health and wellbeing so a lot of content to unpack.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The company is focused on rare earths and is exploring significant projects in Wyoming and Arizona. It aims to become a major producer of neodymium and praseodymium, which are essential for clean energy technologies.
• American Rare Earths recently received a $456 million letter of interest from the Ex-Im Bank, which will help finance the construction of their processing and refinery facility. Additionally, they have secured state funding from Wyoming to support their Cowboy State Mine project.
• The company is committed to advancing sustainable technologies in rare earth processing. They are collaborating with research organisations to explore cleaner methods, including the use of bacteria for separating rare earths, which could reduce chemical usage and environmental impact.
• Chris emphasises the importance of a strong organisational culture, likening it to a successful sports team. He believes that treating people well, fostering open communication, and creating an environment of trust are crucial for building a motivated and effective workforce.

BEST MOMENTS

"Our vision here is to create the next major rare earth company in this space. We've got a significant project in the United States, potentially the largest rare earth resource in the heart of the US."

"The irony of this is the company is called American Rare Earths and here you are, you're talking to an Australian who's got a lot of experience in North America."

"We're the only mining company, aside from ourselves, in Rio Tinto, who are actually partnering or a member of the Critical Materials Institute."

"It's not just about physical wellbeing, it's about mental wellbeing. It's about just, quite honestly, about just trying to be better people helping each other."

"Every incident and accident is preventable. Health and safety is key, but I always go a little bit further than just the health and safety."

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://americanrareearths.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-rare-earths/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTk3D2fQZ5DSTMKbR1jMVw

https://x.com/ARRLimited

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 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.

In this episode, we chat to Graham Trusler, CEO and founder of Digby Wells Environmental who provide environmental, social, and sustainability solutions for the resource, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture sectors. Their services range from exploration to extraction to rehabilitation and closure as they have the knowledge to support you through every milestone of the project life cycle.

Graham has 30 years of experience within the mining industry in metallurgical production, research, and environmental issues and talks about best environmental practices in our industry and what mining companies can do to improve standards across the globe.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Graham Trusler, CEO and founder of Digby Wells Environmental, has 30 years of experience in the mining industry, specialising in environmental issues.
• Digby Wells Environmental provides a range of services for the mining industry, including environmental impact assessments, closure plans, and social consultation.
• Mining companies need to comply with international standards, such as those set by the International Finance Corporation, regardless of the country they operate in.
• Climate change is a significant challenge for mining operations, requiring adaptation strategies to manage risks and opportunities.
• The outlook for Digby Wells Environmental is positive, with plans to expand offices in Africa, North America, and Australia to meet the growing demand for their services.

BEST MOMENTS

"The funders, whether they're from a banking community, they normally go with International Finance Corporation or IFC rules and guidelines." 

"It's been very positive over the last while, and fortunately in our space, the needs for our services are continuing to grow." 

"So our bread and butter used to be environmental impact assessments or environmental and social impact assessments as they are now." 

"I think it's a legitimacy challenge in a lot of the first world countries where the money is going to come from." 

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: Digby Wells Environmental
(https://www.linkedin.com/company/digby-wells-environmental/) 

Facebook: Digby Wells Environmental (https://www.facebook.com/DigbyWellsEnvironmental)

Instagram: @Digbywellsenviromental ( https://www.instagram.com/digbywellsenvironmental/?hl=en)

Email Adress : info@Digbywells.com

Contact details: 011 789 9495

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 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.

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.

In the episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in January 2022 (Episode 206). Ben Turney is the CEO of Kavango Resources, who are a listed exploration company targeting world-class base and precious metal discoveries in Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Ben has a background in the financial markets and also worked as an investigative writer so has been involved in many transactions within the mining industry. Ben gives us an update on Kavango Resources since we last spoke with recent financing, their move into Zimbabwe, and some very encouraging drill results.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Kavango Resources has made significant progress in the last two years, focusing on exploration projects in Botswana and Zimbabwe.
• The company is pursuing near-term cash-generating opportunities in Zimbabwe, with plans to scale up and build a significant business in the region.
• Kavango Resources has secured strong financial backing, allowing them to accelerate their exploration and mining activities.
• The company is strategically managing the complexity of exploration and mining by establishing a separate entity, Kavango Mining, to focus on revenue generation.
• The outlook for Kavango Resources in 2024 includes high-impact drilling campaigns in Botswana and ongoing exploration efforts in Zimbabwe, aiming to prove the presence of a copper mineralising system.

BEST MOMENTS

"We're very bullish on the future, but we see in the near term that there being some hard times still to come."

"We're very excited about the opportunity in Zimbabwe to scale up and build quite a big business." 

"I think any companies that can make it through this time, and I think we are going to see quite a lot of failure that we haven't seen in the past."

"It's brutal out there at the moment for pretty much the entire sector is on its knees." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

Website: https://kavangoresources.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsih6H-kRxDm9Zc8aMZ2Ag

X: https://twitter.com/KavangoRes

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat 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

In this episode, we chat with Scott Hicks, VP Corporate Development at Lumina Group who are a collection of junior mining companies exploring for base and precious metals across the Americas.

Scott has worked on a variety of equity, debt, and advisory assignments in Canada and Australia over the last few decades. He plays major roles in the group with Lumina Gold, Strategic Resources, and Fuerte Metals and talks about each company, its projects, the country, and the general outlook for each of their assets.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Lumina Gold is focused on unlocking three key aspects to get the project shovel ready by the end of 2025: exploitation IPA agreement, permits, and completing the feasibility study.
• Strategic Resources is working on securing feed for the pellet plant and finalising the project finance package in the first half of 2025 for construction to begin.
• Fuerte, formerly known as Atacama Copper, is focusing on drilling in Mexico at the Cristina project and unlocking surface access to drill the porphyry in Chile.
• The Lumina Group is actively looking for new opportunities and projects to further expand and grow their portfolio in the Americas.

BEST MOMENTS

"We've seen the Chinese involvement in Africa and South America continue to be strong." 

"We're trying to lock down the feed with a trader to get the DR grade iron into the plant." 

"We're trying to get Lumina Gold shovel ready in the next year and a bit." 

"We need to educate our industry and improve the image and brand of mining." 

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://luminagold.com/

https://strategic-res.com/

https://www.fuertemetals.com/news/atacama-copper-to-become-fuerte-metals/

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat 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.

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.

In this episode, we chat with a returning guest who appeared back in November 2020 (episode 104). Merlin Marr Johnson, CEO of Fitzroy Minerals, who are focused on exploring and advancing commercial copper and gold discoveries in Chile, Argentina, and Canada.

Merlin is a geologist by trade and has over 25 years of experience in the resources sector in technical, corporate, and capital markets roles.

Merlin’s belief is that old primary industry principles of economic theory which says that wealth can only be created with ‘Land, Work, Ideas and Capital’ are still very relevant.  Today, he tells us more about Fitzroy Minerals, their projects in Chile and Argentina, and the story behind “The Con”, a series around investing in the natural resources sector.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Fitzroy Minerals has a diverse portfolio of projects in Chile and Argentina, including a high-grade copper and gold project in Chile and a promising gold exploration project in Argentina.
• Investment Strategy: Merlin emphasises the importance of near-term catalysts, scale potential in geology, a competent team, financial stability, and operational independence when considering pre-discovery companies for investment.
• The Con is a series of educational lectures by Merlin that aims to provide a nuanced and unbiased understanding of the resources sector, encouraging investors to conduct thorough due diligence and avoid confirmation bias.
• Over the next six to 12 months, Fitzroy Minerals plans to focus on drilling programs, exploration activities, and potential discoveries in their projects in Chile and Argentina, presenting significant growth opportunities.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think when one gets to a certain age, you start putting over 25 years, because otherwise you just seem really old."

"We've got a cracking portfolio of projects... high-grade copper and high-grade gold, and there just are not these kinds of deposits."

"You have to be careful when you're investing. You have to do your own due diligence. You have to ask questions."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

https://fitzroyminerals.com

https://fitzroyminerals.com/contact/contact-info/

https://x.com/Fitzroyminerals

https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitzroy-minerals-inc

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we 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.

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 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 Rob Mosig, Non-Executive Technical Director for Alien Metals who are a global minerals exploration and development company that will shortly make the transition to iron ore producer. The company now holds a collection of high-quality projects within its portfolio, spearheaded by its Hancock DSO (direct shipping ore) iron ore project in which it has a 90% holding, through its 100% owned subsidiary the Iron Ore Company of Australia (IOCA).

Rob is a geologist with over 30 years of experience in lateritic terrain, platinum group metals, diamonds, and precious metals and has been previously a founding CEO and MD of a few ASX-listed companies during his career. He talks about Alien Metals, its projects, exploration activities, and the strategic outlook for the company.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Rob has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, particularly in platinum group metals, diamonds, and precious metals.
• Alien Metals is a small junior exploration company with two significant brownfields projects in iron ore and platinum group metals, focusing on imminent development.
• The strategic vision for Alien Metals includes transitioning to a miner in the near term by prioritising iron ore production while also developing the Pinderi Hills project for platinum and silver mining.
• The key ingredients for Alien Metals to transition to a miner include building a strong team, focusing on quality projects, and managing finances carefully.
• The exploration industry has evolved over the years with advancements in drilling technology and geophysical methods, providing opportunities for Alien Metals to enhance their exploration activities.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think teamwork is one of the big ingredients that's necessary. Then I think we need projects that we believe in." 

"There's been some excellent discoveries made by office interpretation. But overall, I think there has been less field time." 

"I believe that iron ore will be in focus. And I believe that with regards to Pinderi Hills and its silver and platinum, my main aim now is to assist the team." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mosig/

Website: https://www.alienmetals.uk/

Email address: robertwmosig@gmail.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat to Mark Bennett, Executive Chairman at S2 Resources, an Australian company that aims to discover and develop high-value mineral resources, mainly gold and base metals in politically stable jurisdictions such as Australia and Europe.

Mark is a geologist with over 30 years of experience in gold, nickel, and base metal exploration and mining predominately in Australia, West Africa, Canada,and Europe, and worked his way into executive positions over the last 15 years. Mark is also two times winner of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies "Prospector Award" for his discoveries which include the Thunderbox Gold Mine, the Waterloo nickel mine, and most recently the world class Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper mine.

Mark gives us an overview of S2 Resources, the projects they are working on, and speaks about cultural and strategy within small and large companies which is a strong passion of his.

He’s also going to be attending the upcoming IMARC Conference in Sydney on the 29-31st October at the Sydney Convention Centre so there’s a link below to purchase discounted tickets so you can meet Mark and other like-minded mining professionals at the event so be sure to get your ticket soon.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The journey into the mining industry can be unpredictable, with opportunities often arising from taking risks and being proactive. Networking and applying for jobs, even in challenging times, can increase the likelihood of success.
• A strong organisational culture is crucial, especially in exploration where failure rates are high. A positive culture fosters resilience, innovation, and open communication, which are essential for navigating the ups and downs of the industry.
• S2 Resources focuses on exploring in stable jurisdictions and prioritises projects with the potential for significant discoveries. The company emphasises a strategic approach to exploration, balancing patience with the need to adapt and seize opportunities.
• Engagement with Traditional Owners: Building trust and respect with local communities, particularly Indigenous groups, is vital for successful mining operations. Effective engagement can lead to mutually beneficial agreements and a more sustainable approach to resource development.

BEST MOMENTS

"If you don't have a good culture, you just go crazy doing that. You've got to believe in what you're doing and you have to be adaptive as well." 

"The irony will be, I think, that in 10 or 15 years' time, the people who most want a lower carbon emission future are going to find that the prices of commodities to create that are just astronomical." 

"It's about quality, not quantity. People would come in in shorts and t-shirts." 

"There's no certainty but you've just got to put it out there and by taking that risk... will put you in good stead in the front of the queue."

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

Social media:

https://www.s2resources.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/s2-resources-ltd/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bennett-06820541/

IMARC:

https://imarcglobal.com/register

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ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with 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. 

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.

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

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 topics

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 project
KEY 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 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.ridgelineminerals.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RidgelineNV
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiFM-fxadZHDJoLpoRXpFqQ/
Email: info@ridgelineminerals.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.

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

In this episode, we chat with Emanuel Proença, CEO of Savannah Resources who are one of Europe’s leading conventional lithium development company with one of the most significant lithium raw material assets within the European Union.

Emanuel is an experienced business executive and an expert in the energy transition in mobility with a strong track record of managing transformation and generating growth within sectors including, green fuels production and market development, electrification of mobility, liquid fuels hedging, trading, logistics and retail of liquid fuels, and digitalisation.  Emanuel gives us an overview of Savannah Resources and how the project is going to help with Portugal’s energy transition.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Savannah Resources' Barroso Lithium project in Portugal is crucial for Portugal's energy transition and Europe's energy transition.
• The project aims to be in production by the end of 2026, contributing significantly to the European lithium supply chain.
• The project has a strong management team with experience in the mining and lithium sectors, positioning it well for success.
• Savannah Resources is actively engaging with the local community, aiming to bring economic benefits and support to the region.

BEST MOMENTS

"The project alone can deliver a third of the Critical Raw Materials Act objective for lithium. So a target that seemed ambitious given the tradition that Europe has in mining becomes totally achievable." 

"The project is positioned in a location that allows us to be very well positioned to serve the refining sector throughout Europe." 

"The level of urgency, the speeds at which the CRMA was delivered after it started, make me conclude today that yes, Europe will be able to deliver on its strategy and will be able to speed up." 

"The board helps us with execution, ensuring that we are doing things right and that we are executing to the best standards." 

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://savannahresources-wwwsavannahresourcescom.azurewebsites.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savannah-resources-plc/

X: https://x.com/savannahres

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with Gord Neal the CEO of World Copper, a listed junior miner who are an oxide copper-focused exploration, development, and production company with two proven resources, one in Arizona and the other in Chile.

Gord has extensive experience in the metals and mining sector, as well as in the capital market, corporate governance, corporate finance, and investor relations, and has raised in excess of U$500M for various resources companies. Today, he discusses the journey of World Copper, the current state of the copper market, valuations in the junior space plus how the US elections could affect the mining industry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• World Copper has two main assets: the Zonia Copper Oxide Project in Arizona and the Escalones Oxide Project in Chile. Zonia is positioned for quicker production due to its pre-stripped nature and existing infrastructure, while Escalones has a larger resource but faces permitting challenges due to recent government restrictions.
• The copper market is currently experiencing a significant deficit, driven by the increasing demand for copper in electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and infrastructure development. This demand is expected to rise as the world moves towards decarbonisation.
• Many junior mining companies, including World Copper, are facing valuation challenges, particularly those with market caps below $50 million. The current market conditions make it difficult for these companies to attract investment and gain attention.
• World Copper plans to conduct a verification drill program to confirm the presence of copper on leach pads at the Zonia project. Successful verification could significantly enhance the company's market valuation and support its move towards a bankable feasibility study.

BEST MOMENTS

"The biggest issue is we just don't have enough copper." 

"If I can verify that there's $120 million worth of copper that's ready to be processed, any bank in the world is going to give you money." 

"It's tough for the juniors... it's hard to get attention, it's hard to get capital." 

"The market is a herd mentality... once that happens, everybody jumps in." 

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: worldcopperltd.com

Email: gneal@worldcopperltd.com

Phone: (604) 638-3287​

All Socials (Facebook, X, LinkedIn): @WorldCopperLtd

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat with 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.

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=3

In this episode, we chat to Chris Buncic, President & CEO of Condor Resources, who have been in business for more than 18 years as a junior explorer and project generator.  The company has been focused exclusively on Peru for the past decade and now has Joint ventured on three projects with other developers Chakana Copper, Element 79 Gold, and Teck Resources, retaining an economic interest in the projects through royalties or minority positions as well as receiving milestone cash payments along the way.

Chris is a mechanical engineer and then followed an MBA in finance.  His background is in the equity markets before moving into the C-suite over 10 years ago having held CEO positions with a few exploration companies. Now the CEO of Condor Resources since April, he tells us the story behind the company, the key projects they are working on, and what Peru is like as a mining jurisdiction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The company has been focused exclusively on Peru for the past decade, with successful joint ventures on three projects with other developers.

Chris's career journey from mechanical engineering to equity markets to CEO positions showcases the importance of being open to reinventing oneself.

The difficulty in raising funds for exploration projects due to the current market conditions is impacting junior explorers like Condor Resources.

The company is looking to obtain permits for upcoming drill programs at Pucamayo and Huiñac Punta, with a focus on community engagement for the Andrea project.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think the most important thing I've always thought of in my career is it's important to be able to reinvent yourself." 

"I think people need to be open to the idea of changing. Everyone can have their long-term goals, but I think it's important to change things up rather than get stuck in something for 30 years." 

"Peru is a very mining-friendly jurisdiction. They have a very good investment climate."

"It's been somewhat self-funding. And, you know, I think that what we're seeing is, well, firstly, we're impacted because other companies are having a hard time raising money for projects that may or may not be 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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/condor-resources/

X: https://x.com/condorresources

Website: www.condorresources.com

Contact: info@condorresources.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  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.

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.

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.

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.

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-grimbeek
Website: https://trevali.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trevali
Twitter: https://twitter.com/trevali
Facebook: 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.

In this episode we chat with Peter Leon, Partner & Africa Chair at Herbert Smith Freehills, who are one of the world's leading international law firms, engaging and tackling the most important challenges and opportunities facing their clients in the mining industry.

Peter is regarded as one of the world’s prominent lawyers within the resources industry winning various accolades during his career. He is going to speak to us about new developments in mineral law, how African countries are looking at implementing laws and policies in securing critical minerals, and how the Middle East is emerging as a major player in our space.

Peter is going to be attending and speaking at the upcoming London Indaba at the InterContinental Park Lane on 25th & 26Th June titled “Investing in resources and mining in Africa” with a focus on Africa’s critical role in the minerals and metals of the future. He will be joined by many other renowned speakers in our industry talking about Africa’s critical minerals.

So book your tickets below and we will see you there: https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024?book=1

The event:

https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Herbert Smith Freehills is a global law firm known for its work in the mining industry, providing services to major mining companies worldwide.
• Mineral law frameworks have evolved significantly in the past 20 years, with a focus on environmental regulations, human rights, community benefits, and independent regulators in mining jurisdictions.
• Africa's critical minerals play a crucial role in the global geopolitical context, with the continent being a key producer of essential minerals for the green energy transition.
• The Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, is emerging as a major player in the mining industry, focusing on developing modern mining laws, processing hubs, and attracting mineral processing to the region.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think this is Africa's time has come. Because if you look at the whole green energy transition, Africa is pretty key to it." 

"I think the ability to think out the box is extremely important. You're not going to find the answer to many of the issues I deal with pretty much on a daily basis in a mining textbook." 

"I think the Indaba, the London Indaba, this is the second Indaba that the organisers have arranged and then the one last year I thought was very, very successful." 

"I think the kingdom's approach is both to massively develop its mining industry. So the government's embarked on a very extensive Airborne Geological Survey, which is about half done now." 

"I think the ability to think creatively, to think laterally, to think around the corner is really important. And having an understanding of geopolitics I think in the work I do, and we do, is absolutely critical." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-leon-/

https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5177268/

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat 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/

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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.

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=3

In this episode, we chat with Mark Travers, CEO of Brazilian Nickel, a junior mining company who are planning to start nickel production in the future from the world’s first stand-alone nickel laterite heap leaching operation at its Piauí Nickel Project in Brazil. 

Mark has over 20 years in the mining industry with Inco Limited and Vale and held progressively senior roles in legal, institutional relations, communications and sustainability. Taking the helm at Brazilian Nickel 18 month ago, Mark takes us through his journey, how Brazil is developing as a mining jurisdiction, and how Brazilian Nickel are navigating the regulatory landscape in Brazil, plus an overview of the Nickel market globally.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Brazilian Nickel is pioneering the use of heap leaching technology for nickel laterites, aiming to establish a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional high-pressure acid leaching methods.

The flagship Piauí Nickel Project in Brazil is expected to produce approximately 26,000 to 27,000 tons of nickel per year with a mine life exceeding 30 years. The project is nearing construction readiness, with a completed feasibility study and necessary permits in place.

Nickel prioritises sustainability, boasting low carbon intensity and no tailings facilities. The company has received Nickelmark accreditation for responsible production, emphasizing its commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

The nickel market faces challenges due to current economic conditions, particularly in China and Indonesia. However, there is a growing need for diversified supply chains and low-carbon nickel, positioning Brazilian Nickel to capitalise on future demand as the electric vehicle market expands.

BEST MOMENTS

"We want to be part of that building out and diversification of the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries being built outside of China."

"The Piauí Nickel Project is based in Piauí State in the northeast of Brazil... it will produce on average about 26,000 to 27,000 tons of nickel per annum."

"Sustainability is at our core... If we're going to say that this is the product to build a supply chain for electric vehicle batteries, then you need to have those credentials."

"We need to diversify supply chains to build upon the Indonesian supply... and you're going to need good nickel with strong ESG credentials, low carbon nickel."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

Website - https://www.braziliannickel.com/

X - @BrazilianNickel (https://x.com/BrazilianNickel)

LinkedIn – Brazilian Nickel (https://www.linkedin.com/company/brazilian-nickel-ltd/)

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to 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 topics

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.

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 topics

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=3

In this episode, we chat with Adam Wooldridge, CEO of Cobre Ltd who are a copper exploration and development company with a focus on the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB) in Botswana, one of the most prospective areas globally for new sedimentary copper discoveries.

Adam is an experienced geophysicist and geologist with over 25 years of experience in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, where he has worked in exploration management and consulting positions across a variety of deposit types specialising in large-scale multi-disciplinary target generation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Cobre Limited is a copper exploration and development company primarily focused on the Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana, which is recognised as one of the most prospective areas globally for sedimentary copper discoveries.
• The company is exploring in-situ copper recovery methods, which offer advantages over traditional mining techniques, such as lower capital and operational costs, reduced environmental impact, and the ability to recover copper from lower-grade deposits.
• Participation in BHP's Xplor program has provided valuable insights into large-scale exploration strategies, emphasising a process-driven approach to identifying potential Tier 1 deposits rather than merely targeting specific sites.
• Cobre employs a three-pronged strategy that includes bulk-scale exploration for large deposits, strategic drilling for shorter-term returns, and a development story focused on advancing their flagship project.

BEST MOMENTS

"We found gravity hugely useful and we've basically taken the belt and broken it down into a series of sub basins... This allows you to be way more effective with your target generation."

"If you can get your recovery rate to 40, 50 or 60%, you've got probably something on the lowest CapEx OpEx curve for mining."

"The real key for us is if you have a higher grade zone and you use a traditional mining method, you're going to recover most of your ore body. Whereas here, you probably recover half."

"The accessibility of your department of mines, for example, you can actually speak to people quite easily and have meetings with them."

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

W: www.cobre.com.au

E: info@cobre.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wooldridge-44a72788/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cobre-limited/about/

X: https://x.com/cobrelimited 

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 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.

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.

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=3

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=3

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.

In this episode, we chat with Gavin Ferrar, who is now the new CEO of Central Asia Metals, a base metals producer on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and has a copper operation in Kazakhstan, and a zinc and lead mine in North Macedonia. 

With a geology and finance background, Gavin has over 25 years of experience mainly working in the London investment banking sector focusing on debt and derivative financing for mining clients of Barclays Capital and equity and debt investments for Investec. He became the CFO of Central Asia Metals back in 2018 before stepping into the CEO’s shoes just recently. Gavin talks to us about his new role, how the company has progressed during his tenure, their ESG initiatives, and their business development activities especially with their recent investment into Aberdeen Minerals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Central Asia Metals operates two key assets: the Kounrad copper processing facility in Kazakhstan and the Sasa lead-zinc mine in North Macedonia. Both operations have shown strong profitability, with Kounrad achieving a 72% margin and projected copper production of 13,000 to 14,000 tons for the year.

The company is transitioning to more efficient mining methods at Sasa, including paste fill and dry stack tailings, which enhance resource extraction, improve safety, and extend the mine's life to 2039.

Central Asia Metals is committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, including a solar power project in Kazakhstan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and compliance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

The company is actively seeking to expand its portfolio by acquiring additional cash-flowing assets and has invested in ventures like Camel X for greenfields exploration in Kazakhstan and Aberdeen Minerals, which shows promising geological potential.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think my elevation to the CEO is part of that continuity... two people who understand the business intimately, but are also very keen to drive Central Asia Metals into its next phase of growth."

"We've achieved exceptionally high margins, and the recent results that we put out in September, the margins that we're achieving are around 72%, which is fantastic."

"The benefits now is that we've got much more efficient extraction of that resource using much more selective mining techniques."

"Our goal is to achieve a 50% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030... this was part of that program in terms of getting there."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

Website: https://www.centralasiametals.com/

Investor Relations Manager

Richard Morgan

36 Carnaby Street

London

W1F 7DR

 +44 (0) 20 7898 9001

 richard.morgan@centralasiametals.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to 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 topics

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

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=3

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=3

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.

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.

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=3

In this episode, we chat with Brian Hosking, Director and CEO of Gold & Minerals Company (GMCO) who were established in 2009 to explore and develop gold and base metals projects in the Arabian Nubian Shield area of Saudi Arabia. There are 2 major projects with a further 20 exploration licenses under the application.

Brian has a long career in the mining industry and even worked in the headhunting space so I’m keen to hear more about his background, the work GMCO has done, mining in Saudi Arabia, and what the outlook is for the company. We discuss how the mining industry is developing in Saudi Arabia and what companies need to be wary of if they are looking to explore in the country.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• GMCO's Background: GMCO, a mining company in Saudi Arabia, was established in 2009 to explore and develop gold and base metal projects in the Arabian Shield area.
• The Saudi government is highly supportive of the mining industry, providing infrastructure, regulatory support, and enabling a conducive environment for exploration and development.
• While there is a need for international expertise in the mining industry in Saudi Arabia, there is also a focus on developing local talent through training programs and internships.
• GMCO is focused on continued growth and development, with plans to expand their projects, engage with the community, and contribute to the mining sector in Saudi Arabia.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think the challenge is to grow this industry. And we've been lucky in the sense that, you know, Gold and Minerals kind of restarted, if that's the right word, at a time when the government of Saudi Arabia recognised the need to develop this industry." 

"Watch this space. There are, I think some, we're looking forward to some exciting developments in the next six to twelve months, but you know, there is, as they say in the classics, many a slip between cup and lip." 

"We're no longer a junior company, we're a development company. When you look at our financial backing, there's no way you could describe us as a junior. We're a company in development and we will continue to grow."

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://gmco.com.sa/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gmco-ltd/

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in March 2022 (episode 226). Alan Clegg whose had a long and established career in mining for over 4 decades working in various aspects of metals & minerals value chain from exploration through to mine closure, including financing of projects, projects management & projects construction & execution, he’s done it all.

He also published more than 20 technical papers & presented at numerous international conferences and today talks about a variety of topics including precious metals, PGM’s, the energy transition, ESG and more. Some controversial topics with valid explanations but with truth always in Alan’s mind.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Gold has historically been viewed as a store of wealth, with its price fluctuations often reflecting the depreciation of fiat currencies rather than changes in its intrinsic value. Recent trends show a significant increase in gold prices, driven by global economic uncertainties and increased central bank purchases.
• Silver is primarily an industrial metal, with significant demand stemming from its use in electronics and solar panels. The market is currently facing a deficit, and retail interest in silver is growing as more individuals seek affordable ways to invest in precious metals.
• The platinum group metals (PGMs) market has experienced volatility due to shifts in automotive technology, particularly the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Despite this, there is a projected market deficit for platinum, indicating potential future value.
• The so-called "green transition" is not a true transition but rather an addition of energy sources. The demand for critical minerals, particularly for battery production, is expected to outpace supply, raising concerns about the feasibility of fully replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources.

BEST MOMENTS

"Gold has been seen as a store of wealth for more than 5,000 years... an ounce of gold today is still an ounce of gold, despite price fluctuations."

"The current estimates suggest that China may have as much as 30,000 tons of gold... a hedge against fiat currency failure."

"The silver market is facing a net deficit of around 700,000 to 800,000 ounces in 2024, which is quite large."

"For every thousand deposits of metals and minerals that we discover, only one or two become tier one producing mines."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

GUEST SOCIALS

alan@ukwazi.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-m-clegg-pr-eng-00227a9/

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. 

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 TAKEAWAYS
Challenges 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 HOST
Pat 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/

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.com
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/pyx-resources
Email: 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.

In this episode, we chat with Brian Menell, Chairman and CEO at TechMet, who acquires and manages projects that produce, process, and recycle the critical metals that are key components of batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems across a range of commodities including cobalt, lithium, nickel, tin, tungsten and rare earth metals.

Brian is a businessman who, over the last 25 years, has been involved in energy and natural resources projects across Africa, South/North America, and Europe and founded TechMet back in 2017. On the podcast, Brian talks about the growth of TechMet, their work with the US government, and the importance of securing criteria mineral supply chains across the world.

Brian is also going to be attending and speaking at the upcoming London Indaba at the InterContinental Park Lane London on 25th & 26th June titled “Investing in resources and mining in Africa” with a focus on Africa’s critical role in the minerals and metals of the future.

So book your tickets below and we will see you there: https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024?book=1

The event: https://www.londonindaba.com/other-indabas/the-london-indaba-2024

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Brian is the chairman and CEO of TechMet, a company focused on acquiring and managing projects that produce critical metals for batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems.
• TechMet invests in projects that uphold high ESG standards, have low carbon footprints, and support transformative technologies to meet the growing demand for critical minerals.
• TechMet has 10 operating companies across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe, with a focus on metals like nickel, cobalt, tin, tungsten, and rare earth metals.
• The company has received direct equity investment from the US government, allowing them to accelerate their programs and gain preferential access to other US government departments for further funding.
• Brian will be speaking at the upcoming London Indaba event, focusing on beneficiation in Africa and turning mined resources into high-value products to support global industry.

BEST MOMENTS

"We're at the beginning of a 20-year supply-demand dislocation for lithium-ion battery metals, for rare earth metals, for energy infrastructure metals, that is really unprecedented in our lifetimes." 

"We only invest in projects that have the potential to uphold high ESG standards and low carbon footprint in regions where we can ensure that is the case." 

"It's been massively important for us, not only in terms of the quantum of investment, but in terms of the de-risking and credentialising impact of U.S. government investment." 

"It's very difficult to compete with China in specialty metal chemical processing. And to do that in a way that doesn't retard investment in primary resource extraction." 

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.techmet.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/techmet-ltd/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmenell/

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 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

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=3

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.

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

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.

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.

In this episode, we chat to Janet Meiklejohn & Rebecca Hunter of Forum Energy Metals, a TSX listed junior miner exploring for Uranium and Energy Metals to support a low carbon economy in and around Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin.

Janet who is a NED and Rebecca who is the VP of exploration, and they discuss the history of the company, the projects they are involved in, the Thelon district, an overview of the uranium market, and the outlook of the company.

Janet is also attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow (3-5 December, London) is Europe's largest mining event, designed to foster innovation, drive collaboration, and accelerate growth in the mining industry. Use code DIGDEEP 10 for a 10% discount on Delegate Passes when you register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02WXjzd0

So grab your tickets now and hopefully me and Janet will see you there

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Forum Energy Metals primarily focuses on uranium exploration, particularly in the Thelon Basin, which is considered under-explored and has the potential to become a tier one uranium district.
• The company has a strategic financial partner that owns 9.9% of Forum, providing essential support for exploration activities. Additionally, operational support from Orano, a neighbouring company with significant uranium resources, enhances Forum's potential for future collaboration.
• In 2023, Forum conducted a drilling program of nearly 7,000 meters, building a camp to facilitate operations. The results from this program are anticipated to inform future drilling strategies and exploration efforts.
• The uranium market is showing signs of recovery, driven by global decarbonisation efforts and increasing demand for nuclear power. This trend is expected to continue as more countries commit to expanding their nuclear energy capabilities.
• The management team at Forum Energy Metals includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in geology and capital markets. Their combined expertise is crucial for navigating the challenges of uranium exploration and capitalising on the opportunities in the market.

BEST MOMENTS

"We like to be focused. So we're focused on exploration. So 90% of the money that we raise goes straight into the ground, and that's what we'd like to continue doing going forward."

"The Thelon Basin is under-explored, and it has that potential to have the really big deposits, the really big sizes and grades, and it just hasn't been explored."

"There's a real focus on trying to find more uranium deposits in the West where we can actually secure our source of supply to support those power needs."

"One of the strengths that Forum has is that we have all this potential to find these kind of unconformity contact blue sky targets."

We have a strategic financial partner who owns 9.9% of us, and hopefully will continue to support us as we move 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

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we chat to Alice Dineen, North American Sales Manager at Geotek Limited, who specialises in high-resolution, non-destructive analysis of geological cores. For over 25 years, they have designed, built, and supplied a range of Multi-Sensor Core Logger systems, using a suite of geophysical and geochemical sensors primarily aimed at non-destructive core analysis across the mining industry.

Alice has an earth science and geology degree and has been with the business for over 5 ½ years and discuss Geotek, what they do and how mining companies benefit from using their equipment and expertise in logging core.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Core scanning is essential for connecting remote sensing surveys to the subsurface, providing ground truth data for exploration and mining projects.
• Core scanning technology, such as the BoxScan system, automates core logging processes, ensuring consistent and non-subjective data collection for better geological interpretations.
• Machine learning algorithms, like k-means clustering, can be applied to core scanning data to segment and analyze mineral content, enhancing exploration and resource characterisation.
• Core scanning systems, like those offered by Geotech, can help expedite the transition to green energy by providing valuable data for critical mineral initiatives and carbon capture storage.
• Public awareness and education about the importance of core scanning in the mining industry and its role in the green energy transition are crucial for driving innovation and sustainability in the sector.

BEST MOMENTS

"Core is the most important resource we have from an exploration standpoint and in the mining sector in general." 

"Core scanning can be hugely beneficial in the carbon capture storage sector because you're wanting to characterise rocks which might be suitable hosts for carbon." 

"I think large file sizes can definitely be a real problem, particularly with high-resolution data collection." 

"I think core scanning in general can be hugely beneficial for the green energy transition."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

Email: alice@geotek.co.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1327311666

Website: www.geotek.co.uk

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/alice-dineen-b38116a5

Geotek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geotek-ltd

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode, we chat to 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.

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=3

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

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 topics

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=3

In this episode, we chat with Steve Virtue, a communications and public affairs executive within the mining industry with deep expertise providing leadership to the sector, whether junior miners, producers, and mining suppliers.  He brings a 25 year career as a public affairs professional, having spent much of the past 15 years working in and around the sector, helping to improve outcomes for some of the largest brands in mining. He brings exceptional skills as a government relations, communications, and stakeholder engagement professional.

As an active listener to the podcast, Steve discusses political risks in mining as we have seen a recent surge in government intervention around the world within our industry and wanted to provide some content around this and how mining companies could possibly navigate their way around certain situations and how to best market yourselves in the media. We also speak about branding and social media in our industry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Public affairs play a crucial role in supporting mining operations by managing relationships with government stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations, and mitigating political risks. Effective public affairs strategies can help mining companies navigate regulatory changes and maintain profitability.
• Governments are seeking genuine partnerships with mining companies rather than transactional relationships. Mining companies need to be proactive, ambitious, and constructive in their engagement with government officials to foster trust and collaboration.
• The political landscape is increasingly volatile, with significant changes in government leadership around the world. Mining companies must be prepared to adapt to these shifts, as new administrations may introduce unpredictable policies that can affect operations and profitability.
• The media industry is undergoing significant changes, with a decline in traditional outlets and a rise in citizen journalism. Mining companies need to adapt their communication strategies to effectively engage with audiences through digital platforms and social media, ensuring their narratives are heard amidst the noise.

BEST MOMENTS

"Governments are looking for partners. They want a real meaningful relationship, not just a transactional one where you come to me, solve my problem, and then move on."

"The reality is that they do still require a very human touch. Public affairs is the exclusive domain of the relationship."

"If you're tired of hearing your own voice, then let somebody else's voice speak for you. Talk about your social license to operate in the community."

"There's a real education process that needs to happen. Mining is an environmentally friendly cause in many respects."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer:

• Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard
• Construction risk reviews
• Asset criticality assessments and more

Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations.For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com

GUEST SOCIALS

www.linkedin.com/in/stevevirtue/

https://x.com/stevevirtue

Email -

stevevirtue@icloud.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

In this episode we have a returning guest who appeared back in 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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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=3

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.

In this episode, we chat with Joanna Ponicka and Erlend Rongen for Equivest Metals, a company that uses AI-driven mineral systems models to pinpoint critical processes needed to form large mineral deposits, aiming to significantly increase exploration success.

We discuss how Equivest was formed, the exploration space and the lack of funding, what it was like being part of BHP’s Xplor programme and how this has helped them as a business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Mineral exploration is inherently difficult due to the limited number of attempts geologists can make, unlike other fields where practice can lead to improvement. This makes it essential to adopt innovative approaches to enhance success rates.
• Despite the significant capital available in the mining sector, early-stage exploration is often underfunded. A shift in investment focus is needed to support the areas that yield the most discoveries.
• Equivest Metals is leveraging AI and machine learning to improve exploration success rates by analysing large datasets and identifying critical geological processes. This technology allows for faster and more accurate assessments compared to traditional methods.
• Participation in the BHP Xplor programme helped Equivest refine its strategy, focusing on improving mineral exploration success rates. The program provided valuable mentorship and resources, enabling the company to test and scale its methodologies.

BEST MOMENTS

"Exploration is actually really difficult... we don't get 10,000 tries. This is what makes mineral exploration such a difficult learning environment."

"What we're trying to do in Equivest is that we're trying to use mineral systems to ask the right questions and answer those questions using AI and data."

"There's more capital going towards brownfield exploration, which is considered safer. But as we see at results of exploration, this is what causing quite low success rates."

"The ability of large language models to search for the right type of meaning within a large body of documents is incredibly powerful."

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.equivestmetals.com/

info@equivestmetals.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/equivest-metals/

https://x.com/equivest_explor

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 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=3

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 targets
Zeff 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 RESOURCES
Website: https://tesorogold.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://iq.linkedin.com/company/tesoro-gold
Twitter: 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 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 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 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.

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 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=3

In the episode, we chat with Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, a UK based development company focused on critical and precious metals exploration. The company owns the flagship Pilot Mountain Project in Nevada, which is believed to host the largest undeveloped tungsten deposit on American soil.

Oliver is a geologist and has over 10 year’s experience in both the mining and oil and gas sectors and has worked in Canada, the United States, Australia, and Africa.  He founded Guardian Metal Resources in 2021 and led the IPO in May 2023, and we discuss the history and background of the company, the tungsten market, the uses of tungsten, Nevada as a mining jurisdiction, recycling of tungsten and much more.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Guardian Metal Resources is primarily focused on tungsten exploration and development, with its flagship Pilot Mountain project in Nevada believed to host the largest undeveloped tungsten deposit in the U.S. The company has also acquired another significant asset, Tempaiute, which was formerly the largest tungsten-producing mine in the 1980s.
• The tungsten market is currently experiencing tight supply due to geopolitical factors, with China, Russia, and North Korea controlling approximately 90% of global tungsten production. Recent export restrictions from China have further intensified the need for domestic sources of tungsten in the U.S.
• While defence applications drive short-term demand for tungsten, the metal is also crucial in various high-tech industries, including aerospace, mining, and renewable energy technologies. Its unique properties, such as high melting point and density, make it irreplaceable in many applications.
• Although recycling efforts for tungsten are increasing, they currently supply only about 20-25% of annual consumption in the U.S. The growing demand, particularly from defense sectors, means that new mine supply is essential to meet the shortfall.

BEST MOMENTS

"We are firmly positioned, we believe, as the leader in U.S.-focused tungsten exploration and development." 

"When Russia invaded Ukraine, it became clear that the Western world needed safe domestic sources of these important input metals." 

"The U.S. has no domestic supply. It hasn't mined any primary tungsten for over 10 years now." 

"It's a really unique metal because it has the highest melting point of any metal on the planet."

"We're seeing a lot of investors pick up on this... critical metals is such an important global narrative right now."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        rob@mining-international.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast 

Web:        http://www.mining-international.org

This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer:

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GUEST SOCIALS

https://www.guardianmetalresources.com/

info@guardianmetalresources.com

https://x.com/GuardianMetRes

https://www.linkedin.com/company/guardianmetalresources/

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 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.

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

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