In today’s episode, we're joined by Kevin Das, Senior Consultant at New Frontier Minerals, who sit right at the crossroads of the energy transition and geopolitics, with a portfolio of heavy rare earths and copper project, including their Harts Range project in the Northern Territory, and their copper asset at their Big One project.

We’re going to get Kevin’s overview of the company, its assets, and why heavy rare earths matter. We discuss the company's appointment of GeoDrill Australia and what that means for their Harts Range project as they move toward their maiden drilling program.

We’ll also explore the company's vision, including the path to fast-tracking copper production at Big One, also look at funding strategies across both projects, and most importantly, why investors should be paying attention now

KEY TAKEAWAYS

BEST MOMENTS

"Not all rare earths are created equal, and when you get one rare earth, you get all 15 of your rare earths."

"Rare earths have become a bit of a household name."

"If you're going to play copper, it's definitely one of the places to be."

"If we can get one of those projects to work through a discovery or development, if not both of them, I think there's definitely going to be a rerating and a real value add for all shareholders."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        ⁠[email protected]⁠

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 

X: https://x.com/NewFrontierMin 

·  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newfrontierminerals/   

·  Registered and Principal Office: 45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth, Western Australia 6005

·  Email: [email protected]

https://newfrontierminerals.com/ 

CONTACT METHOD

⁠[email protected]⁠

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex Gold Resources. Under her leadership, Torex has established itself as a leading intermediate gold producer with a strong footprint in Mexico.

We’re going to talk about the successful completion of the Media Luna Project, recent acquisitions, Torex’s approach to operating in Mexico, and the company’s impressive share price performance. We’ll also look ahead at what’s next for Torex over the coming 6 to 12 months.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

BEST MOMENTS

"We didn't do a stream, we didn't do a royalty, we didn't do an equity raise. We did the hard work."

"We take finite mineral resources and turn them into lasting prosperity by positively impacting the lives of the people that we touch."

"I think the view is worth the climb there, 'cause that's where real value is created."

"We are a company that believes that you can make a lot of money and deliver a lot of value for shareholders, and do good things in the world."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        ⁠[email protected]⁠

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 

https://torexgold.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/torex-gold-resources-inc/posts/?feedView=all

https://x.com/torexgold

CONTACT METHOD

⁠[email protected]⁠

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Smith, Non-Executive Director at IRIS Metals, an ASX-listed company involved in lithium exploration in the historic Black Hills district of South Dakota. With one of the largest hard-rock lithium landholdings in the U.S., IRIS Metals is positioning itself at the heart of America’s drive for a domestic supply of critical minerals.

In our conversation, we’ll explore how IRIS is balancing exploration risk with surging lithium demand, and what sets the company apart in attracting capital and partnerships. We’ll also take an educational lens, discussing the unique challenges of developing projects in the U.S. compared to more traditional mining jurisdictions.

Kevin will share his insights on navigating the highs and lows of commodity cycles, advice for juniors aiming to transition from exploration to development, and the broader outlook for lithium and critical minerals

KEY TAKEAWAYS

BEST MOMENTS

"We think that we can be the first and the largest lithium producer in the U.S. to come online here before the end of the decade."

"Lithium is an immature market because it's a product that has not been widely used or adopted in industry like copper, lead, zinc."

"We have a unique opportunity set, a captive market in audience in customer base. We're one of the few people that can deliver and execute on that."

"The path to production is approximately 18 months from here... we think we have some good government support, some good commercial support from large strategic partners."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        ⁠[email protected]⁠

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 

https://irismetals.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/iris-metals-ltd/

https://x.com/IrisMetals

CONTACT METHOD

⁠[email protected]⁠

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African Resources, a company that has grown into a multi-asset, mid-tier gold producer with a market cap of over two billion dollars. Under Cobus’ leadership, Pan African has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, innovation in tailings retreatment, and a forward-looking approach to sustainability and energy security.

We’ll be exploring the company’s journey from its roots to where it is today, its recent move to the Main Board, and its strategy for growth both in South Africa and abroad. We’ll also discuss Pan African’s financial performance, its view on the gold market, and how it envisions the future of mining in southern Africa.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

BEST MOMENTS

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        ⁠[email protected]⁠

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 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/pan-african-resources-plc/

https://x.com/PanAfricanPLC 

CONTACT METHOD

⁠[email protected]⁠

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat with Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, who is an exploration company but has since repositioned itself as a tailings processor, an evolution summed up by its strapline: turning waste into gold.

In our conversation, Ryan shares how Fulcrum is seizing this opportunity, not only to unlock value from historic mine waste but also to deliver real environmental and ESG benefits through remediation. We’ll explore the company’s projects in Canada, the opportunities and challenges of operating there, its partnership with Extrakt (extract) and their unique processing technology, and where Ryan sees the future of tailings reprocessing, whether as a niche or a mainstream part of the mining industry. Finally, we’ll touch on what milestones investors and industry watchers should be looking out for as Fulcrum builds momentum in this exciting space.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

BEST MOMENTS

"We want to get into a production scenario... tailings, it's already mined material and it's sat at surface. We could literally walk onto the property and understand the properties of the asset a lot quicker."

"This is real ESG in practice. It's new, innovative technologies... and you don't know what you're finding in those tailings because no one's ever tested those tailings for anything other than gold before."

"We're not creating any more practices which are detrimental to the environment, but actually will help restore the environment. I see it as a bit of a no-brainer."

"We're entering a really exciting time for Fulcrum... we've got a huge six months ahead of us, really excited, a lot of really important work and milestones that are going on for the company."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        ⁠[email protected]⁠

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 

●      Social Media Links

○      LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fulcrum-metals-plc/posts/?feedView=all

○      X - https://x.com/fulcrummetals?lang=en 

●      Website: https://fulcrummetals.com/

●      Email addresses

○      Investors: [email protected]  

○      General Enquires: [email protected]

CONTACT METHOD

⁠[email protected]⁠

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat with Paul Bennett, Managing Director of Medallion Metals, who are on a pathway to transforming the landscape for gold and copper mining in Western Australia with its flagship Ravensthorpe Gold Project.

They have been making headlines with a major upgrade at Ravensthorpe, a feasibility study on the horizon, and a transformational deal to acquire the Forrestania operation. We’ll be talking with Paul about how the upgraded resource reshapes the mine plan, the path to a final investment decision, and how existing infrastructure at Forrestania could accelerate the company’s journey to production.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Medallion Metals is a pre-production gold and copper producer in Western Australia, with a market capitalization of approximately $230 million and $25 million in cash reserves.

The company is focused on advancing its flagship Ravensthorpe Gold Project and aims to produce 70,000 to 80,000 ounces of gold per annum.

The recent upgrade of the sulfide resource to nearly one million ounces has reshaped Medallion's development strategy, allowing for a more focused approach on the underground sulfide component

A feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of October, with key work streams including mining study optimisations and metallurgical test work

BEST MOMENTS

"The Sulfide Development Strategy has been transformational... it’s all about compressing time, compressing capital to get to first production."

"We expect that mine life will continue from there... we’ve unlocked the code now and we're getting closer and closer to production."

"The cash balance is well and truly funds us through to final investment decision... we’re really well placed in that sense."

"We think there's a lot of upside... the deposit's relatively shallowly drilled. It's only drilled to an average depth of 100 metres."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        [email protected]

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 

X: https://x.com/MM8_Medallion

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medallion-metals-limited/

Website: https://medallionmetals.com.au/

Contact: [email protected]

CONTACT METHOD

[email protected]

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we speak to Paul Weibel, CEO of 5E Advanced Materials, the company advancing the Fort Cady boron project in California.

We’ll explore Paul’s path into mining and the leadership lessons he’s carried to the C-suite; get a clear update on Fort Cady’s status and key takeaways from the recent Preliminary Feasibility Study; and dig into why boron matters, its market size, the industries driving demand, and what that means for U.S. supply.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

5E Advanced Materials focuses on boron extraction from a unique culminate deposit in California, which is the only one of its kind in the U.S. The company has been mining at a pilot scale for 20 months and is preparing for commercial production.

Boron is critical for various applications, including glass production, ceramics, and advanced materials like boron carbide used in armour. The market for boron is expected to grow at an average rate of 5-6% annually

The company is pursuing project debt financing as a primary means to fund its operations, targeting a $285 million facility from the U.S. Export-Import Bank

The U.S. boron supply chain faces challenges due to tariffs and geopolitical dynamics, which have affected pricing and availability

BEST MOMENTS

"Boron is the fifth element on the periodic table. It has very unique chemical properties... it basically is critical to life as we know it."

"This market is growing... on a weighted average basis, that market's growing at about 8%. This diversification is a bit of an insulator to low growth."

"There's a ton of upside in this market. It's an oligopoly structure... the second largest producer is not around forever. They have a very defined mine life."

"We want to get that agency debt... the USGS critical mineral list is basically the main policy form that gets cheaper agency financing available."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        [email protected]

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 

https://www.5eadvancedmaterials.com/⁠

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/5e-advanced-materials-inc

CONTACT METHOD

[email protected]

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat to Simon Finnis, Managing Director of McLaren Minerals, a company that’s been making waves in the critical minerals space since its recent listing. McLaren is advancing its titanium project in Western Australia, a region well known for its supportive mining environment.

Titanium isn’t always the first mineral that comes to mind in conversations around critical resources, but its applications and strategic importance are growing rapidly. With McLaren positioned right in the middle of that evolution, Simon is here to share insights into the company’s progress, the broader titanium market, and how technology, community engagement, and smart strategy are shaping their journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

While titanium is not often the first mineral associated with critical resources, its applications in industries such as aerospace, medical, and pigments for paints are expanding rapidly, highlighting its strategic significance in the market.

McLaren Minerals is advancing a sulphate ilmenite project in Western Australia, with a substantial inferred resource of 280 million tonnes at a grade of 4.8% heavy mineral.

The market for sulphate ilmenite has seen a significant price increase, from $75-$85 per ton to $320-$350 per ton, driven by demand from smelters in the Middle East and China, which utilise the product for both titanium and iron production.

McLaren is committed to conducting thorough environmental studies and community engagement as part of the permitting process

BEST MOMENTS

"Titanium metal is light, it's non-corrosive, so it's fantastic for replacement of body parts, but it's also fantastic for aerospace and other applications where you need light, strong metal."

"The current market for sulphate ilmenite is between $320 and $350 a ton, so it's a huge change."

"If your head grade of your mineral sand is say 6% and you take 25% slimes out, the grade of your ore going into your plant increases."

"You've actually just got to do the work. You can't not do the test work that we've done and then expect things to work."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        [email protected]

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

CONTACT METHOD

[email protected]

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat with Dave Mitchell and David Van Kleeck of PJKT72, who are transforming the mining industry through blockchain tokenization and redefining resource ownership through blockchain tokenization.

We’re diving into a conversation at the intersection of blockchain and the natural world where two pioneers are aiming to reshape how we value, protect, and access the planet’s raw materials.

We discuss:

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The MetWave Green token provides a mechanism for environmental protection by allowing stakeholders to invest in keeping coal in the ground

The use of blockchain technology and smart contracts enables verifiable and instantaneous transactions, improving traceability and efficiency in the coal supply chain

While the current focus is on coal, the tokenisation model has the potential to be applied to other natural resources, such as graphite, graphene, and possibly rare earth elements

BEST MOMENTS

"The green token is an opportunity to leave the coal in place, providing a voice that hasn't existed before in how carbon is emitted into the atmosphere."

"By tokenising it, what it's doing is opening up opportunities that had not been available to both public and private investors."

"The smart contracts in the blockchain would enforce that, providing a transparent, permanent record of the transactions that are done."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        [email protected]

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 

CONTACT METHOD

[email protected]

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, we chat with Artem Volynets, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ACG Metals Ltd whose vision is to consolidate the copper industry through a series of roll-up acquisitions targeting copper producers with best-in-class environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics.

Artem’s career spans major leadership roles across the international mining sector, from steering large-scale M&A to developing assets in complex jurisdictions. Under his leadership, ACG Metals has been building a portfolio that blends strategic acquisitions with disciplined project execution.

In this conversation, we’ll dig into how Artem navigates competitive copper acquisitions without overpaying, approaches technical challenges with fresh thinking, and adapts plans based on community input. We’ll also hear his take on jurisdictional surprises, the realities of operating in high-inflation environments, and the strategic moves he believes will set ACG Metals apart in the years ahead.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

ACG Metals is a relatively new player in the mining sector, having achieved substantial milestones within its first year

ACG Metals differentiates itself in a competitive market by avoiding traditional auction processes and leveraging a strong network for deal sourcing.

The company focuses on creating value through innovative transaction structures that include cash, shares, and milestone payments, fostering partnerships with sellers.

ACG Metals'  proactive approach has helped the company integrate into the local fabric, contributing to job creation and local budgets, which mitigates potential conflicts.

BEST MOMENTS

"We don't get our investment ideas from investment banks. We have a relatively large network of connections where we can source the deal ideas." 

"I like to think of mining assets as a big cash printing machine, and that gets me excited as a CEO of a public company." 

"The biggest risk in Turkey is to your waistline. The food is too good. Otherwise, I don't see any other operating risks."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Mail:        [email protected]

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 

https://acgmetals.com/

https://x.com/ACGMetals

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

https://www.youtube.com/@ACGMetals

CONTACT METHOD

[email protected]

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

Podcast Description

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

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/