The MiningMaven Podcast

Andrew Bell, Chairman and CEO of Regency Mines (LON:RGM) joins us on today's Podcast to discuss the Company's latest market update confirming the completion of its acquisition of a significant shareholding in Carbon Minerals Corporation ("CMC") which has acquired the Rosa metallurgical coal mine (the "Rosa Mine") located in Alabama, United States of America in the Warrior Coal Basin. The Key Highlights are as follows:

· Regency announced on 25 November 2016 a conditional binding Heads of Terms to acquire for £250,000 a 20% shareholding in CMC which owns the Rosa Mine;

· The conditions including due diligence and the signing of a Shareholders' Agreement have been fulfilled and the transaction has completed;

· The Rosa Mine received in 2010 a NI 43-101 report prepared by McGehee Engineering Corporation stating that Phase 1 of the Rosa Mine project contained Proven Reserves of 453,000 tons of coal at an average 14,070 BTU/lb with 5.14% average moisture content and 4.45% average ash content;

· 4,800 tons of coal has been delivered by third parties and contract washing of coal in the preparation plant has begun this week;

· Auger mining from the Rosa Mine is scheduled to begin in February 2017.

The full details of the announcement can be seen here:

https://irpages2.equitystory.com/websites/rns_news/English/1100/news-tool---rns---eqs-group.html?article=25411514&company=rgm

We hope you enjoy listening.

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Tuesday 10th January 2017.

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In this special New Year’s edition of the MiningMaven Podcast we welcome back Russian business specialist John Helmer, who is longest serving Anglo-American correspondent in Russia. He is also the author of Russia focused business blog Dances with Bears (http://johnhelmer.org) where he keeps a watchful eye on Russian business affairs and the machinations of the global mining scene.

What does ‘Uncertainty’ mean for investors in 2017?

As we head into 2017 we are reminded of the maxim ‘markets hate uncertainty’ though given the fast changing global political landscape, following Brexit and the election of ‘The Donald’ to The White House - for the year ahead at least, uncertainty is one thing we can be certain of.

As investors, we are always looking at uncertainty with an opportunistic eye so we were keen to hear John’s view on the US Election result and what changes we can expect in terms of Russia’s relationship with the West as a consequence. We then go on to discuss how this could possibly impact on the mood and sentiment around Russian investment opportunities. John also gives us his views on the Canadian markets and its mining sector in particular (it’s fair to say he’s not a big fan!)

John is perhaps not as sanguine as your host with regard to investment prospects for 2017 (but then, not many are!). As mining exploration investors we are the eternal optimists and for us uncertainty is a way of life; we have learned to embrace the kind of risk that will cause more cautious souls to run for the hills. After all (as we constantly remind ourselves) we only need to get one right and it will take care of the rest of the disappointments – and then some!

Long-time listeners will recall John’s previous appearances on the podcasts when we discussed the state of affairs with the various conflicts between Russia and the West, Media Coverage, Economic Sanctions, Oil and Commodity prices, Ukraine and much, much more! We hope you will find this latest installment and John’s views to be interesting and insightful.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The views and opinions expressed by our guests in this program do not necessarily coincide with those of MiningMaven. All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests respectively and unless otherwise stated, should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy shares in any Company featured.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This podcast was recorded on Monday 2nd January 2017.

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Our guest on today's podcast is Andrew Bell, Chairman and CEO of Regency Mines (LON:RGM).

Andrew joins us today on the back of his recent visit to the Rosa Coal Mine in Alabama and the company's subsequent announcement that it has raised £210,000 to provide funding towards the completion of the acquisition of a 20% interest in the Carbon Minerals Corporation for £250,000 as announced on 25 November 2016.

The full details of the announcement can be seen here:

https://irpages2.equitystory.com/websites/rns_news/English/1100/news-tool---rns---eqs-group.html?article=25357011&company=rgm

Andrew discusses the significance of this development and what news investors should expect from the company in the coming weeks and months . We hope you enjoy listening.

On behalf the team at MiningMaven we would like wish all our listeners the compliments of the season and a healthy, exciting and profitable 2017!

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Wednesday 21st December 2016.

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Our guest on today's podcast is China Africa Resources' (LON:CAF) newly appointed CEO Paul Johnson.

At a General Meeting of the Company held yesterday shareholders voted on the disposal of its subsidiary, China Africa Resources Namibia (Pty) Ltd, a placing, a Board restructure and a change of advisers, as announced on 21 November 2016. All Resolutions were duly passed.

The company now becomes a Rule 15 investing 'cash shell' and the Board is working to assess a range of projects with a view to concluding a reverse takeover transaction at the earliest opportunity, in line with AIM rules.

The company's focus will be on opportunities in the energy metals and minerals space, with a particular focus on Uranium, Lithium, Cobalt, Copper and Coal commodities though other opportunities outside this focus may be considered if they are sufficiently attractive and offer material upside potential for shareholders.

The full announcement can be read here:

http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/prices-and-markets/stocks/summary/company-summary/GB00B3ZW6Z85GBGBXASQ1.html?lang=en

In the podcast, Paul Johnson introduces the company to our listeners and discusses his plans going forward. We hope you enjoy listening.

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Wednesday 14th December 2016.

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Our guest in today' podcast is Australian geologist and Emeritus Professor Ian Plimer who is also a founder and director of Kefi Minerals (LON:KEFI).

Ian has published many scientific papers, six books and is one of the co-editors of Encyclopedia of Geology. He has been an outspoken critic of both creationism and the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change.

Today we discuss with him the subject of climate change which often divides the room in geological circles.

Whatever your position on the subject we hope you enjoy this podcast and we would be really interested to hear your views on Professor Plimer's position - please use the comments section below and we will ensure that your comments are passed on to Professor Plimer.

Apologies for the background noise as this was recorded whilst Mines and Money was in full swing. We hope it doesn't detract too much from your enjoyment of the podcast.

You can find more information on Professor Plimer's books here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_10?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=ian+plimer&sprefix=ian+plimer%2Caps%2C147&crid=1535WGZJYK6OF

This podcast was recorded at Mines and Money London on Thursday 1st December 2016

#climatechange

Our guest on today's podcast is Andrew Bell, Chairman and CEO of Regency Mines (LON:RGM).

The Company announced today that it has signed Heads of Terms to acquire a significant shareholding in Carbon Minerals Corporation ("CMC"), a Delaware Company which has entered into an agreement to acquire the Rosa metallurgical coal mine (the "Rosa Mine") located in Alabama, United States of America in the Warrior Coal Basin.

Terms are to acquire a 20% shareholding in CMC, a special purpose company formed to hold the Rosa Mine which is being acquired for an aggregate consideration of US$1.65 million payable US$25,000 monthly plus a royalty per ton produced. The company will pay an initial refundable cash deposit of £50,000 with a further £200,000 due after due diligence and completion of a shareholders' agreement, expected to be on or before 23 December 2016. The Rosa Mine received in 2010 a NI 43-101 report prepared by McGehee Engineering Corporation stating that Phase 1 of the Rosa Mine project contained Proven Reserves of 453,000 tons of coal at an average 14,070 BTU/lb with 5.14% average moisture content and 4.45% average ash content;

Assumptions to be tested as part of the due diligence include that CMC will start coal production at Rosa Mine within three months and will before then utilise the preparation plant on site to wash coal on behalf of third parties

The full details of the announcement can be seen here:

http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/alliance-news/detail/1480063961522897600.html

In today’s podcast Andrew discusses the significance of this news and how the rise in commodity prices have yet to impact the asset value of projects in the sector. We hope you enjoy listening.

Don't forget to register your place for the MiningMaven 'After Party' on Wednesday 30th November - this event is filling up fast and places are strictly limited. For details and registration click here: http://bit.ly/2f7aVDW

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Friday 25th November 2016.

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Our guest on todays podcast is Andrew Bell, Chairman and CEO of Red Rock Resources (LON:RRR).

Yesterday the Company announced that Jupiter Mines, in which Red Rock owns 27k shares, has announced that its 49.9% owned associate Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining Proprietary Ltd will distribute ZAR 1 billion to its shareholders in March next year and upon receipt of its portion of this payment will distribute US$55m to its own shareholders.

This equates to a distribution of around £530,000 to Red Rock in March 2017 with the potential of further distributions in 2017 if manganese price remains strong and Jupiter will pursue "strategic options" for its investment in Tshipi. The full release can be seen here:

http://www.rrrplc.com/themes/rrrplc_theme/scripts/php/rns_viewer.php?id=25234766

In today’s podcast Andrew discusses the significance of this news against the backdrop of the latest broker note from Dowgate Capital who have revised their price target upwards from 2.8p to 4.4p – making it around a “10 bagger” from these levels – to quote the vernacular!

See the Dowgate Note here : http://bit.ly/2gGH2Ad

Red Rock will also be participating in the MiningMaven 'After Party' on Wednesday 30th November - this event is filling up fast and places are strictly limited. For details and registration click here: http://bit.ly/2f7aVDW

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Monday 21st November 2016

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Our guest on todays podcast is Dr Kerim Sener, Managing Director of Turkey focused near-term gold miner Ariana Resources (LON:AAU).

On Friday the Company announced the completion of a scoping-level assessment for its Tavsan Project which forms part of the Red Rabbit Joint Venture with Proccea Construction Co. and will be 50% owned by Ariana once mine construction at the Kiziltepe Sector is completed in Q4 16. In this podcast Dr Sener discusses the significance of this latest news.

The full release can be seen here:

http://www.arianaresources.com/investors/news/2016/929-ariana-resources-plc-excellent-results-from-tavsan-scoping-study-2016-11-10t070057z

Dr Sener will be in London from the end of the month when Ariana will be participating in several investor focused events including Mines and Money from 29th November to 1st December where Ariana will be participating in the MiningMaven booth (D28+30). Investors can apply for their free 'buy side' pass here http://bit.ly/2eTwVHq

Ariana will also be participating in the MiningMaven 'After Party' on Wednesday 30th November - this event is filling up fast and places are strictly limited. For details and registration click here: http://bit.ly/2f7aVDW

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advise or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Friday 11th November 2016

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Our guest on todays podcast is Andrew Thake who is Head of Content, Production and Strategy for Mines and Money.

We discuss the forthcoming show and what investors can look forward to from the 150 Mining and Exploration companies exhibiting and a top class speaker roster which includes Rick Rule, Grant Williams and many more.

Mines and Money London 2016 kicks off on 28th November and for the first time MiningMaven has arranged a booth at the show which we will be co-hosting with, Ariana Resources (LON:AAU), Eurasia Mining (LON:EUA), Dakota Minerals (ASX:DKO), Greatland Gold (LON:GGP), Kefi Minerals (LON:KEFI) and Ortac Resources (LON:OTC).

If you haven't done so already you can apply for your FREE 'Buy Side' Investor Pass here: http://bit.ly/2eTwVHq

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Thursday 3rd November 2016

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Gervaise Heddle is our guest once again on todays podcast as we discuss our expectations for the gold price in the context of the US election - now just over a week away.

We then take a look at some of the stocks in which we are mutually invested, with a particular focus on Metal Tiger (LON:MTR) in the light of their recent board changes and progress with MOD Resources (ASX:MOD) in Botswana.

After that Gervaise puts his Company director's hat on as we discuss

Thor Mining (LON:THR) and Greatland Gold (LON:GGP)

Gervaise will be coming to London for the Mines and Money Show which kicks off on 28th November and where Greatland will have a presence on the MiningMaven booth at the show.

If you wish to attend this year you can apply for a FREE investor pass here*

http://bit.ly/2eTwVHq *Conditions apply.

Greatland Gold will also be present at the MiningMaven 'After Party' iin London on 30th November (which is also our 7th Birthday!) along with 12 other companies and some special guests, to be announced! Registrations will be open from next week and invites will be going out to all MiningMaven subscribers. Details can be found here.

http://bit.ly/2f7aVDW

All opinions expressed are those of MiningMaven and the respective guests, unless otherwise stated and should not be construed as investment advise or a recommendation to buy shares in any featured Company.

From time to time MiningMaven principals may take equity positions in companies featured. Listeners are advised to do their own extensive research before buying shares which, as with all small cap exploration stocks, should be viewed as high risk. Investors should also seek the advice of a qualified investment adviser or stockbroker, as they deem appropriate.

This interview was recorded on Sunday 30th October 2016

MiningMaven.com is a trading division of Catalyst Information Services Limited. Registered in England no. 06537074 (Registered Office Address 3rd Floor Ivy Mill, Crown Street, Manchester, M35 9BG).