In this episode, we chat with Michael Hudson, CEO of Southern Cross Gold, a TSX and ASX listed mining company is exploring for epizonal gold in the Victorian goldfields. Their flagship Sunday Creek project has made big strides, going from a relatively small-cap explorer to a multi-billion-dollar story in just a few years, driven by extraordinary drill results, growing institutional backing, and increasing geopolitical interest in critical minerals like antimony. But behind the headlines, there’s a bigger story here, about what actually makes a discovery real, how companies transition from exploration success to something more durable, and what the mining industry gets right and wrong about building the next generation of projects. In this conversation, we’re going to unpack not just the Sunday Creek story, but the mindset behind repeated discovery success, the realities of raising capital at scale, and the challenges of developing projects in jurisdictions that aren’t always eager to say yes. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org If you want to know more about precious metals, check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael Hudson emphasises the importance of transitioning from an exploration-focused R&D mindset to a rigorous, engineering-driven development phase to ensure project durability. The success of the Sunday Creek project is underpinned by a renewed geological understanding and strong political support for mining within Victoria. Establishing a "Social License" is mission-critical; success depends on transparent communication and the vast majority of local stakeholders being genuinely supportive. For junior miners, the secret to longevity is attracting institutional investors who understand long-term gating hurdles rather than seeking quick, high-cost capital. BEST MOMENTS "Stick to the major commodities if you want an easier life; go into the specialty metals if you want a complicated life." "Investors really want honesty and competency; they want you to be smart, but not the smartest person in the room—just frank about your errors." "If you think you're going to become a great geologist by looking at a computer, that is not going to happen; you need to see the rocks." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-cross-gold https://www.youtube.com/@ASXSX2 https://x.com/SXGConsolidated https://www.southerncrossgold.com/ info@southerncrossgold.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org 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 rob@mining-international.org 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/
