In this episode, Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem interview Jeff Nichols about his experiences during the discovery of what would become the Helen zone at Cove McCoy. Jeff shares insights into the challenges of data organization, the drilling strategy, and the geological insights that led to significant findings. He reflects on the excitement of discovery and the unique geology of the Cove McCoy site.

00:00Introduction to the Discovery of the Helen Zone

02:33Jeff's Journey to Newmont and Initial Challenges

05:04Data Organization and Project Management at Cove McCoy

06:42Exploration Strategy and Geological Insights

07:28Drilling Operations and Initial Findings

10:27Challenges in Drilling and Sample Quality

12:55Significant Assays and Geological Context

15:41Understanding the Mineralization and Geological Features

18:13Comparative Analysis of Mining Techniques and Historical Context

21:01The Complexity of Nevada Geology and Future Prospects

30:08Challenges of Ore Processing in Nevada

30:41The Complexity of Discovery in Mining