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This episode of The Mining & Minerals Show looks at one of the biggest shifts underway in Canada’s resource economy: the move from Indigenous consultation to Indigenous ownership. Deirdra sits down with Kristan Straub, the new President and CEO of the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC), to discuss how the organization is working to unlock Indigenous participation in major projects through access to capital and loan guarantees.

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Todd Stone, President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), joins Deirdra for a timely conversation on the state of mineral exploration in British Columbia. He explains why exploration is the foundation of every future mine, where the province’s claims and permitting system is falling behind, and how those delays are affecting investor confidence at a moment when demand for critical minerals is rising. The discussion also touches on the growing debate around the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), First Nations consultation, and the challenge of building a regulatory system that supports both certainty and meaningful Indigenous partnership.

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In the lead up to Québec Mining Week, Deirdra speaks with Emmanuelle Toussaint, President and CEO of the Québec Mining Association, who provides an overview of what investors and operators can expect when doing business in the province.

Recorded on the CERAWeek floor in Houston, Emmanuelle discusses Québec’s role in the global mining sector, the province’s strength in critical minerals, and why faster permitting, policy alignment, and early community engagement will be key to unlocking future projects. She also shares how the Québec Mining Association is supporting responsible development across the mining ecosystem, while helping position Québec as a stable, innovative, and competitive jurisdiction for investment.

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In this episode recorded live at CERAWeek in Houston, Deirdra sits down with Pat Risner, President of South32’s Hermosa Project, to discuss the transformation of mining in North America.

Pat outlines how the Arizona-based project differs from traditional mining by utilizing a light touch design that requires 90% less water and creates a significantly smaller land footprint than industry standards. As the first mining project to be fast-tracked under the U.S.

Government’s FAST-41 permitting process, Hermosa is positioned to help close a projected 4-million tonne global zinc gap, all while becoming a first-of-its-kind domestic source for battery-grade manganese that will provide generational opportunities for the
local community.

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In this episode, Deirdra sits down with Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, as he makes the case for Alberta’s low-cost natural gas as a unique advantage for the energy-intensive refining process for minerals like lithium, vanadium, and helium. He explains why Alberta is the answer for investors seeking certainty in a shifting global market and discusses the Government of Alberta’s recently announced regulatory streamlining.

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In this episode of the Mining and Minerals Show, Deirdra Tindale explores a shift in the mining sector as Indigenous nations move from being project stakeholders to sophisticated equity owners. She sits down with both Mark Podlasly, Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), and Kody Penner, Vice President of Corporate Development at Nations Royalty.

Mark Podlasly discusses Canadian resource development, where Indigenous nations are transitioning from recipients of grants to high-level co-investors. He details how the FNMPC is helping nations leverage new federal and provincial loan guarantees to secure equity stakes in the country’s most significant energy and mining projects.

Kody Penner discusses Indigenous economic participation through Canada’s largest majority Indigenous-owned public company. Drawing on his experience, Kody explains how pooling mining royalties into a public vehicle allows Indigenous groups to monetize future payments and diversify their wealth today. He discusses the power of “risk capital” and how stronger, more sovereign Indigenous balance sheets are fundamentally changing the relationship between mining CEOs and the communities where they operate.

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This week on the Mining and Minerals Show, we trace the journey of a mine from its initial opening to its final closure as Deirdra sits down with experts at PDAC.

Eric Miller, CEO of Global Battery Materials, begins the discussion by detailing the strategic advantages of “brownfield” projects. He explains how reopening proven assets like their Ontario graphite mine allows for a faster path to market while building on existing relationships with local communities and First Nations partners to secure an early social licence.

The conversation then moves into the complexities of maintaining that trust during active operations with Terry Heyman, Chief Strategy Officer at the World Gold Council. Heyman highlights the industry’s push for transparency through the Gold Bar Integrity Program, which uses blockchain to track gold from the mine site through the entire supply chain. He also addresses the global challenge of artisanal mining, advocating for centralized processing plants and G7 political support to ensure that small-scale mining remains a responsible and formal part of the global economy.

Finally, Matt Breen, COO of Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine, provides a roadmap for the end of the mining lifecycle as Diavik prepares for its 2026 closure. Breen shares the company’s “closure with care” philosophy, detailing a decade-long reclamation plan to return the land to the Northwest Territories. He also highlights the My Path program, a dedicated initiative to support the transition of their workforce into new careers or retirement, ensuring the mine leaves behind a lasting, positive legacy for the region.

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This week on the Mining and Minerals Show, Deirdra sits down with Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Energy for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We dive into the strategic restructuring of North American energy security. Following the creation of the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, we examine how the U.S. is pivoting from decades of industrial offshoring to a proactive, science-led domestic and allied manufacturing strategy.

As global competition intensifies, the relationship between the U.S. and Canada has never been more vital. We explore how DOE investments are crossing borders to build a resilient North American battery supply chain and what the “Manhattan Project” of AI means for the future of our shared power grid.

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In this special International Women’s Day edition of the Mining and Minerals Show, host Deirdra Tindale sits down with three trailblazing leaders who are transforming the mining landscape from the ground up. This episode explores how inclusivity, innovative investment models, and deep environmental stewardship are driving the next generation of the industry.

We start off with designing for inclusion with Alicia Woods Alicia Woods, CEO of Covergalls Inc. She shares her journey from the underground drifts of Sudbury to the Dragon’s Den. Alicia discusses the “wake-up call” that led her to create high-performance workwear designed specifically for women, the importance of physical workspace inclusivity, and how her company is leading the way in sustainable manufacturing and upcycling.

Next, we discuss accessible mining with Beth Borody Beth Borody, CEO of Maven Exploration. She introduces Canada’s first fully female-founded exploration company. Beth challenges the traditional mining model, discussing the power of the female investor, the importance of “risk-aware” long-term thinking, and Maven’s mission to make mining ownership accessible to everyday Canadians.

Finally, we explore the environment with Kati McCartney Kati McCartney, COO of Blue Heron Environmental. She discusses the evolving world of environmental consultancy and regulatory compliance. From “values mapping” with Indigenous communities to the complexities of reprocessing waste tailings, Kati explains why environmental stewardship is no longer a “checkbox” exercise but a core pillar of a project’s success and its social license to operate.

Tune in as we celebrate International Women’s Day and discover how these leaders are innovating to ensure a stronger, more sustainable mining ecosystem.

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On the ground at PDAC, Deirdra Tindale sits down with individuals shaping the global mining landscape. In this episode we explore two of the world’s most influential mining jurisdictions to explore how government policy is driving the next era of resource development.

We start with Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of Sudbury, a mining champion representing a city with an 130-year resource-rich legacy. Mayor Lefebvre provides a political perspective on how local leadership can catalyze national industry. Discover how Sudbury is positioning itself at the center of Canada’s critical minerals charge, leveraging its history to lead the way in global supply chains, battery materials, and the innovative policies required to reshape the energy landscape.

We then cross the globe for an insightful conversation with The Honourable David Michael, Mines Minister of Western Australia. Minister Michael delves into the political and legislative strategies that have made Western Australia a titan of global mining investment. From the complexities of streamlined approvals and cutting-edge legislation to the importance of strategic international partnerships, this discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at how WA is diversifying its economy and securing its position as a leader in the global critical minerals supply chain.

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