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March 30Digging Into Gold: Strategy and Success at Cuiú Cuiú
In this episode, we chat with Alan Carter, CEO of Cabral Gold, to discuss the company’s flagship Cuiu Cuiu gold project in Brazil and the strategy driving its development.
With a strong background in geology and extensive experience operating in Brazil, Alan brings deep insight into both the technical and commercial aspects of advancing gold projects in the region.
In this conversation, we’ll cover Cabral’s two-stage development approach, what differentiates Cuiu Cuiu from other gold projects, and the recent share price momentum. We’ll also explore why Alan believes Cabral represents a compelling investment opportunity at current levels, and what investors can expect in terms of upcoming news flow and key catalysts over the months ahead.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cabral Gold is implementing a unique two-stage approach at Cuiú Cuiú. Phase 1 focuses on mining the weathered saprolitic soil (mud) layer,

Because the initial phase targets soft mud material, it eliminates the need for expensive drilling, blasting, or crushing. Mother Nature has effectively pre-processed the rock over millions of years

Cuiú Cuiú is located in the Tapajós region, home to one of the world's largest historical gold rushes. The project has a vast footprint with a 7km gold-in-soil anomaly

The project recently yielded one of the most impressive drill holes in the industry. Remarkably, this discovery was made 3km away from the nearest known gold deposit, highlighting the district-scale potential.
BEST MOMENTS
"We want to get off that what I call hamster wheel [of share dilution] and start self-funding all of our exploration work going forward."
"We're not crushing and grinding rock because Mother Nature's done all the work for us over a millions of years."
"The gold rush that happened in the Tapajós in the 1980s was ten times larger than the California Gold Rush."
"I've put $2 million of my own money into the company... so I am very, very heavily invested. I'm aligned with my shareholders and we’re on a mission."
GUEST RESOURCES
https://cabralgold.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cabral-gold/
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/
31 min
March 26What Makes Candidates Stand Out in Mining? | Advice from Industry HR Leaders (Part 1)
In this special series (Part 1 of 3) around HR and recruitment, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines.
Together, they share practical perspectives on recruitment, careers, and what it takes to stand out as a candidate in today’s mining industry. Drawing on experience across operational and corporate environments, they highlight common mistakes candidates make, from generic CVs to lack of preparation and a limited understanding of mining’s unique challenges.
The conversation also explores what differentiates strong candidates, including tailoring applications, demonstrating outcomes over activities, and showing genuine curiosity in interviews.
Whether you're already in mining or looking to transition into the sector, this episode offers clear, actionable advice to help you better understand employer expectations and position yourself more effectively.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Generic CVs are a major red flag; candidates must specifically link their skills and achievements to the unique operational context and safety requirements of the mining industry.

Successful candidates demonstrate deep curiosity by researching the company's specific operations, recent financial results, and regional challenges before the interview.

HR managers are more impressed by candidates who can articulate the tangible business benefits and results of their work rather than just listing daily tasks.

In the high-stakes, collaborative environment of a mine site, a candidate’s alignment with core values (like safety, respect, and accountability) is often considered more important than pure technical competence.
BEST MOMENTS
"A CV is probably only 10% of the recruitment process... It should be a snapshot of a profile of yourself to get you that interview."
"Mining is a very specific industry with unique challenges, and generic CVs don't really tell us how someone's experience relates to what we do."
"I think what impresses me most is when candidates don't just share successes, but they also talk about challenges, what they learned, and how they grew from that experience."
"Understand the basics of mining—the life cycle of a project and the safety and environmental considerations—then make it clear how your skills can transfer."
GUEST RESOURCES
Paul Eagle: [email protected]
https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-eagle-80128740
Leanne Holmes: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holmesleanne
Bridget Hunter: https://za.linkedin.com/in/bridget-hunter-3a000230
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/
48 min
March 19Building a North American Aluminum Powerhouse: Chris Hopkins on the Thor Project
In this episode, we chat with Chris Hopkins, CEO of Canadian Energy Metals, a company advancing the Thor project, one of the more exciting emerging critical minerals developments in North America.
Thor is attracting attention not only because of the scale of the deposit, but also because of its strategic importance. With North America currently importing most of its alumina, projects like this could play a significant role in strengthening domestic supply chains. Add to that a strong local infrastructure, including rail, power, and nearby hydro, and it becomes a very interesting development story.
Chris brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience to the project, guiding it from early concept through testing and toward potential production. We talk about the discovery itself, the technical milestones that proved the project could work, and the broader role it could play in the future of critical minerals in North America.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Initially thought to be 30 meters thick, the Thor deposit is actually over 90 meters thick. It represents approximately one-third of the world’s known aluminium supply in an area the size of a medium city.

Currently, North America has no major domestic sources of aluminium. The Thor project is positioned to transform local supply chains and decrease reliance on imports.

The processing techniques used for the Thor project are cleaner, more effective, and use less energy than traditional bauxite recovery.

The project benefits from existing rail, power, and nearby hydro-infrastructure in Saskatchewan, which allows investment capital to go directly into development rather than remote site preparation.
BEST MOMENTS
"The magnitude, the sheer magnitude, was overwhelming."
"I can't understate how important the potential for North America to have a domestic source of aluminium can be."
"Every step is a de-risking step... the risks don't go away, they change."
"For me, mining is the most exciting industry in the world. It has been a spectacular career."
GUEST RESOURCES
https://www.canadianenergymetals.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-energy-metals-corp/
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/
19 min
March 16The Emerging Ideas Set To Shape Mining - with Janina Elliot
In this episode, we chat with Janina Elliot, Segment Director of Mining at Seequent, a global leader in subsurface software that supports the mining and mineral exploration industry. Seequent’s technology helps geoscientists and engineers better understand the earth beneath our feet, enabling smarter decisions around resource discovery, development, and management.
In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the innovative work Seequent is doing across the sector, including insights from their recently released Geoprofessionals Data Management Report. We explore the challenges the industry faces in managing and integrating geological data, where technology is creating new opportunities for exploration and production, and how digital innovation is shaping the future of mining.
Janina will also share Seequent’s perspective on the emerging ideas and technologies that could define the next chapter of the industry.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
More than one-third of geoscientists struggle with "data wrangling," spending significant time managing data rather than performing expert analysis.

Seequent emphasises an open ecosystem approach, partnering with other technology providers to ensure seamless data integration across the entire mining lifecycle.

New cloud platforms like Seequent allow for faster feedback loops, enabling explorers to adjust drilling patterns and targets in real-time based on live data.

The ultimate goal of emerging mining technology is to automate mundane tasks, freeing geoscientists to be the "creative thinkers" the industry needs to solve complex problems.
BEST MOMENTS
"What we’re trying to do is to bring clarity to the complexity that is the underground."
"A lot of our geoscientists in the field really struggle with the idea of having to spend a predominant amount of their time with data management and not being able to think about the problem."
"Geoscientists truly are creative individuals... the idea is to provide technology that supports them every step of the way."
"We’re all under a lot of pressure these days... to be able to open a conversation and to be open to the idea of integrating new technologies, new ideas, into existing systems."
GUEST RESOURCES
Website - https://www.seequent.com/
LinkedIn –
             https://www.linkedin.com/in/janina-elliott-a0679212/
             https://www.linkedin.com/company/seequent/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Seequent
X - https://x.com/seequentglobal
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/seequent.software/
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/
23 min
March 12Ethiopian Operations and Maintaining Integrity Under Acceleration - with Jorgen Evjen
In this episode, we chat with Jorgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, a Scandinavian-based gold producer and exploration company with operations in Ethiopia. They have quietly taken one of the most unconventional paths in modern gold mining, from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to the high-grade Segele discovery. This story is as much about judgment, discipline and trust as it is about geology.
We talk about the moment the project became real, what “responsible mining” actually means when decisions have consequences on the ground, and why Ethiopia’s perceived risk often differs from reality. We’ll also explore execution where plans met friction and how leadership assumptions had to change when operating far from a typical Nordic environment.
Finally, we look forward: investor pressure, maintaining integrity under acceleration and what Akobo’s next phase truly depends on over the coming 12-24 months.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Akobo Minerals has taken an unconventional path in gold mining, transitioning from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to achieving significant discoveries, particularly the high-grade Segele discovery in Ethiopia.

Building strong relationships with local authorities and understanding the cultural context are crucial for navigating the regulatory landscape.

The company's approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has shifted from a theoretical framework to practical, on-the-ground actions.

Akobo Minerals faced significant operational challenges, including delays due to external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and local conflicts.
BEST MOMENTS
"In 2015, we did an RC drilling campaign. It didn't come up with much. At that point, we were a bit like, okay, this is hard, this is difficult. But we kept on going."

"Trust is undervalued or underestimated. It's number one in my book. I cannot compromise, even though I'm being told to compromise."

"You have to work within the local framework. In Norway, we have an extremely flat management structure. In Ethiopia, you have an extremely silo-based management system."

"We’re cash flow positive, we can finally lift site from the mine and back on to exploration. The mine will produce, we’re doing a new vertical shaft that will close to 10 double the output by the end of the year."
GUEST RESOURCES
Website: https://www.akobominerals.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/akobominerals/
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgen-evjen
X - https://x.com/akobominerals
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/
46 min
March 09The Future of Patriot Resources: Capital Allocation and Project Prioritisation in a Tightening Market
In this episode, we chat with Dominic Duggan, CEO of Patriot Resources, a junior miner exploring for precious metals, copper and lithium across South America (Tassa), Zambia, Africa (Kitumba project) and in Canada.
Dom has moved from the technical and operational side of mining into the CEO role, so we talk about how that changes the way you think from evaluating rocks to allocating capital and prioritising projects across multiple jurisdictions. We also get into what actually needs to be proven early to turn a project into a real development opportunity, the technical signals that justify expanding a drilling program, and why time on site often tells you more than a presentation ever can.
We also discuss permitting, community engagement, capital discipline, and the kind of leader he’s consciously trying to be and much more.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Engaging meaningfully with communities can facilitate permitting processes and create mutual benefits, rather than viewing community engagement as a hurdle.

Patriot Resources is prioritising its Tassa project in Peru, which has shown promising results with a maiden resource of 31 million ounces of silver equivalent

Before committing to larger drill programs, the company looks for specific technical signals, such as consistent mineralization and the presence of sulfides

Dom aims to be an authentic and approachable leader, focusing on understanding the operations and engaging with the investor community
BEST MOMENTS
"We're fortunate that there's been a relationship there for a number of years with the local community, but it's certainly something that we're looking to build on and get right from the outset."
"The silver price has been really well supported. We certainly share a long-term view around a new price equilibrium or floor, away from the historical lows."
"There are some technical signals that the team are seeing there, like the presence of sulfides in multiple locations, sort of consistent mineralization."
"I certainly want to live the experience and spend as much time with the teams and in the assets as possible."
GUEST RESOURCES
Website:https://www.patriotresources.com.au
Email (general enquiries):[email protected]
Email (CEO)[email protected]
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/patriot-resources-limited/
X (Twitter):https://x.com/Patriot_ASX
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/
27 min
March 05The Role of Policy and Geopolitics in Shaping the Uranium Landscape
In this episode, we chat with Rob Crayfourd and Keith Watson, Co-Fund Managers for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income, the Geiger Counter Funds and Golden Prospect Precious Metals, where all funds provide shareholders with exposure to a broad portfolio of mining and resource-focused equities, aiming to deliver both steady dividend income and capital growth.
We are discussing their Geiger Counter fund, which focuses on the uranium market and the investment case behind it. We discuss the fund and mandate, where they’re currently seeing opportunities across the sector, and what’s been driving the recent momentum in the uranium price.
We also explore whether that momentum is sustainable, the fundamentals supporting uranium long-term, and how a potential supply deficit could shape global nuclear ambitions. Finally, we look at policy and regulatory shifts, and the thinking behind some of their key portfolio holdings.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The uranium market is currently experiencing a supply deficit, driven by low inventory levels and increasing demand from nuclear reactors

The funds focus on undervalued uranium assets, particularly in North America, with a significant emphasis on companies like NextGen and Denison

There is a strong belief that the momentum in the uranium market will continue, driven by structural demand growth and the need for new uranium mines to come online

Recent policy shifts in the U.S. and other Western countries are increasingly supportive of nuclear energy, which is seen as a critical component of energy security
BEST MOMENTS
"Nuclear power is now very strategic in that there is a clear shortage of base-load capacity in most regions around the world."
"We want to be in those names that have full participation into a rising price environment... if the uranium price goes to 150, 200, 250, then they get full participation in that."
"In western markets, the established nuclear markets, nuclear represents something like 20% of electricity capacity... that makes it all the more strategic."
"We're seeing reactor lives being extended. There's a real shift to a much more positive political support backdrop for nuclear."
GUEST RESOURCES
Geiger Counter:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/geiger-counter/
https://ncim.co.uk/geiger-counter-ltd/
CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income Plc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cqs-natural-resources-growth-and-income-plc/
https://ncim.co.uk/cqs-natural-resources-growth-and-income-plc/
Golden Prospect:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-prospect-precious-metals-investment-fund/
https://ncim.co.uk/golden-prospect-precious-metals-ltd/
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/
56 min
March 02Gold, Grit, and Geology: Unlocking Peru’s High-Grade Potential with Daura Gold
In this episode, we chat with Mark Sumner, CEO and Chairman of Daura Gold, a TSX-listed junior miner, advancing high-impact exploration projects in Peru’s renowned Ancash region.
We discuss what attracted the team to the country, how a re-evaluation of historic drilling at Antonella significantly upgraded the dataset without drilling a single new hole, and what that means for confidence in the scale of the system.
We also talk about district context, upcoming drilling plans at Antonella, the discovery potential behind the first systematic drill program at Cerro Bayo, and what Peru is like as a mining jurisdiction.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Daura Gold achieved a 51% increase in gold equivalent gram meters at their Antonella project without drilling a single new hole

Despite political shifts, Peru remains a premier mining destination because of its world-class mineral endowment (Top 3 in copper and silver) and its proactive stance on promoting foreign investment

The Antonella project is located in the prolific Ancash Department, immediately adjacent to Highlander Silver’s Bonita project and near the legendary San Luis deposit

While focusing on Peru, Daura is also actively exploring the Cerro Bayo project in Argentina. This represents the first systematic drill testing of 15 priority targets in the Deseado Massif
BEST MOMENTS
"Peru has that really exciting combination of incredibly prospective geology... yet so much of the country is still under-explored."
"We managed to materially enhance the data set without drilling a single hole... it’s completely changed the profile of the project for us."
"The mineral endowment of the Ancash is incredible... we’re surrounded by these incredibly rich, high-grade epithermal vein systems."
"We think there’s potential for a multi-million ounce deposit at Antonella... that’s really what the next 12 to 18 months looks like for us."
GUEST RESOURCES
Website: https://www.dauragold.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/daura-gold-corp/
X: https://x.com/DauraGold
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/
32 min
February 26Uncovering an Emerging Giant: The World’s Largest Titanium System at Pitfield
In today's episode, we chat to Shaun Bunn, Managing Director at Empire Metals, an AIM and OTC-traded exploration & resource development company who are developing Pitfield, an emerging giant titanium project in Western Australia.
We talk about titanium, a critical mineral the West desperately needs more of and dive into the scale and purity of the Pitfield discovery in Western Australia and the upcoming drill programme. Why its location and government backing matter, and what makes this deposit fundamentally different from most titanium projects worldwide. Most importantly, we discuss how that difference could give Empire a serious strategic advantage as secure supply becomes a global priority.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Pitfield project is described as one of the world's largest titanium systems, with a 2.2 billion-tonne mineral resource that covers less than one-fifth of the identified anomaly.

Titanium is a critical mineral for the West, particularly for NATO defence and aerospace; currently, supply is heavily concentrated in China (60%) and Russia.

Unlike 90% of the world's supply which comes from ilmenite, Pitfield consists of anatase and rutile in sandstone, which lacks common impurities like chrome or uranium.

Because the minerals are already oxidised, they can be processed at lower temperatures (just over 100°C) without the intensive acid and energy requirements of traditional smelting.
BEST MOMENTS
"We’ve found what is clearly the world’s largest titanium system on the planet... it probably represents at least a third of the world’s total resource in one spot."
"Titanium is as strong as steel and half the weight... but the concentration of supply sits in, firstly China—something like 60% of all the metal—and Russia."
"Metals is one of the key cornerstones of the mining industry... you need innovation, you need courage amongst all things to tackle some of these projects."
"It's like replicating the chemistry that’s already happened over time, only trying to do it in 24 hours and not 600 million years."
GUEST RESOURCES
Website: https://www.empiremetals.com/
Contact: https://www.empiremetals.com/contact/
X: https://x.com/Empiremetalsltd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empiremetals/
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/
32 min
February 23Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Mining Finance
In this episode, we chat with Beth Borody, who is the founder of Maven, a platform putting real capital and real decision-making power into new hands, particularly women, in a sector where access to opportunity has traditionally been tightly controlled.
Last time Beth was on the show, we talked about why women should be investing in mining. This time, we’re talking about what happens when you stop asking for a seat at the table and start building a new table altogether.
We’ll get into resistance, capital flows, ESG reality versus rhetoric, and whether changing who controls money might change mining itself.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
After identifying that women were often excluded from mining investment due to systemic barriers and a lack of specific research, Beth transitioned from educational advocacy with Femina Collective to founding Maven, a female-led mining company.

Maven distinguishes itself by building in the open, intentionally making the mining process and investment opportunities accessible to those outside the traditional industry inner circle.

Maven prioritises a proactive ESG approach, emphasising community partnership and environmental due diligence from day one

he venture aims to tap into the $1 trillion wealth transfer currently moving into the hands of women, directing that capital toward the mining sector
BEST MOMENTS
"Why aren't we actually building a mining company that's based on the values and ethos of what we've built with Femina?”
"We want to turn that on its head and say, 'No, we don't think so. We think that everyone should have access to mining. Mining's happening in everyone's backyard, especially here in Canada and the US.'"
"The fact of the matter is we need mining so badly right now, and we need so much more mining right now that that pie is only going to get bigger."
"We don't want to have to retrofit later down the road social issues or environmental issues that come up because we just ignored them at the front."
GUEST RESOURCES
Website - www.mavenexploration.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/maven-exploration/
Instagram - radically_maven
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.
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31 min

About Dig Deep

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In this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing…