What are the key differences between private mining companies and publicly listed mining companies when it comes to project development, risk, and reporting? In this episode of ‪@SnowdenOptiro‬ 's Fresh Thinking podcast, Senior Consultant, Laurie Hassall speaks with Managing Consultant, Julian Aldridge, about how private companies approach mining project economics compared with companies reporting under the CRIRSCO framework. The discussion covers:

• CRIRSCO Code compliance and disclosure requirements
• Investor protection and technical defensibility
• Resource and reserve classification
• Mining project economics and financing strategies
• Risk appetite in private vs public companies
• ESG considerations in modern mining projects
• How reporting standards influence mine development decisions

This episode provides valuable insight for mining professionals, investors, geologists, engineers, and anyone involved in mineral resource development and project evaluation.