This week’s episode features Jay Martin, CEO of Cambridge House, discussing the highly anticipated Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) taking place January 19-20, 2025. Martin provides a preview of this year’s geopolitical themes, highlights key speakers set to appear, and shares his insights on metals markets. He also delves into his investment philosophy and explains the compelling reasons behind his bullish stance on metals. 

Visit VRICmedia.com for a free ticket to the event: ⁠https://vricmedia.com/⁠ 

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight features New Pacific Metals CEO Andrew Williams, who discusses the company’s Silver Sand and Carangas silver projects in Bolivia. To learn more, visit: ⁠https://www.newpacificmetals.com/⁠ 

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠⁠www.incompetech.com⁠⁠).

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Spotify:⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠⁠

YouTube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠⁠

Soundcloud:⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner⁠

This week’s episode features Theo Yameogo, EY Americas Metals & Mining Leader, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, exploring key issues shaping the future of the mining industry. Yameogo proposes rebranding the industry as “metals and minerals” to better reflect its scope and suggests depoliticizing phrases like the “green transition” by using terms such as the “low-carbon economy.” He also highlights the growing importance of critical minerals, the concept of green metals, and strategies to attract younger talent to the industry.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Dr. Nathan Wright, author and founder of Transformational Performance Solutions. As a leadership coach specializing in the mining industry, Dr. Wright delves into how various leadership styles influence both profitability and employee quality of life within mining companies. He breaks down the key differences between transactional and transformational leadership and shares his personal journey—revealing how his own promotion into management highlighted the need for specialized training to lead effectively in the mining sector.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Annie Gayman, Vice President of Mining and Governmental Affairs at Lot Sixteen, discussing mining policy in the United States. Gayman highlights the dramatic shift in perspectives on mining, particularly as pro-green transition politicians recognize the critical need for metals to achieve their goals. She also delves into the results of a recent poll showing that the majority of Americans support domestic mining.

To view Lot Sixteen and Candid Counsel's poll, visit: https://www.lotsixteen.com/blog/ft912pcegaj2kahrqdyfqaflpswsy9

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight showcases Dave Ludwick, Senior Consultant at SRK, discussing innovative advancements in landform design aimed at enhancing mine closure outcomes. For more information, visit: SRK's website.

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Sam Poole, Chief Revenue Officer of Immersal, a global leader in spatial mapping and visual positioning systems. Poole delves into the innovative use of absolute positioning systems to create low-data digital twins of mining sites. These cutting-edge solutions allow employees to remotely monitor and control the intricate operations of a mine with remarkable precision—up to 5 centimeters. Additionally, Poole discusses the industry's transition toward full automation, highlighting how advanced sensors and photography are driving this transformation.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week's episode features Stephen Stewart, Chair of Ore Group and founder of the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund. Stewart discusses why Scott Berdahl was honored with the Peter Munk Award and Ella Cullen with the Eira Thomas Award at the recent Young Mining Professionals ceremony in Toronto. He also explores how infrastructure development in Canada's northern regions could be the most straightforward and impactful strategy for advancing the country's mining sector.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight features Sabrina Bouchard, Senior Project Director for the Battery Sector at Investissement Québec. Bouchard highlights the crucial role of developing local supply chains to support economic prosperity and strengthen North America's independence in the global market.

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week's episode features Mining.com Editor-in-Chief Cecilia Jamasmie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing U.S. mining policy. Jamasmie explains how attitudes toward mining have evolved across bipartisan lines, as awareness grows of the critical role minerals play in supply chains, national defense, and the green transition. She also describes how the U.S. has reached a “turning point” in mining, with increasing incentives for domestic mining and refining across the country.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight features Novo Resources CEO Mike Spreadborough, who discusses the company’s projects in Australia’s Pilbara and Victoria regions, as well as their joint venture with De Grey Mining.To learn more, visit: https://www.novoresources.com

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week's episode features Women in Mining Vice-Chair Jennifer Cameron in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing gender equity in the mining industry. Cameron sheds light on how certain narratives often overshadow the real, practical challenges women face in the field—particularly around mining equipment and safety. She also emphasizes the need for mentorship across all organizational levels and explains why exploration companies would benefit from integrating more women into their teams.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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YouTube:⁠ www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ @northern-miner

This week's episode features Gecko Robotics cofounder and CEO, Jake Loosararian, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, discussing how new technologies are transforming the mining industry. Loosararian explains how advanced data collection techniques can significantly improve the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of mining projects, while also enhancing transparency and objectivity in decision-making and planning. He also highlights the role of automation, sensors, robotics, and AI in optimizing ore processing and overall project management, leading to better outcomes across the board.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight features Canada Nickel CEO Mark Selby on the company's Crawford nickel project near Timmins, Ontario. To learn more about Canada Nickel, visit: https://canadanickel.com/

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Kevin Fox, a consultant with over 40 years of global experience in exploration and mining, including his time at Rio Tinto, where he led the discovery of a major diamond deposit in Zimbabwe. Kevin dives into key challenges facing the industry, such as supply chain disruptions, the complexities of exploration financing, the impact of declining ore grades, and increasing government involvement. These insights provide a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of mining and exploration.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

Music Credits

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner