The Northern Miner Podcast

The Northern Miner
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The original global mining podcast. With over 100 years of experience serving the mining and exploration industry, crucial reports by The Northern Miner writing staff inform the decision-making process of thousands of high-performing mining professionals. As an independent, fully paid news source, The Northern Miner maintains a commitment to objective reporting not influenced by any external interests.

  1. Phillip Mackey on the buildout of the West’s metals processing capacity

    1D AGO

    Phillip Mackey on the buildout of the West’s metals processing capacity

    This week’s episode features Phillip Mackey, a renowned metallurgist and member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the West’s efforts to build out metals processing capacity. Mackey explains how price floors, combined with new technologies and sustained commitment, can help Canada, the United States, and Europe achieve greater resilience in their supply chains. He also discusses key challenges, including energy constraints, tariffs, and China’s dominance in much of the global metals processing sector. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features James Atkinson, CEO and Director of Antimony Resources, who discusses the company’s Bald Hill antimony project in New Brunswick, Canada. To learn more, visit: https://antimonyresources.ca/ “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 20m
  2. Glencore-Rio Tinto merger challenged by complexity, ft Bloomberg Intelligence's Alon Olsha

    FEB 17

    Glencore-Rio Tinto merger challenged by complexity, ft Bloomberg Intelligence's Alon Olsha

    This week’s episode features Alon Olsha, Senior Analyst for Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the recent failed merger discussions between Rio Tinto and Glencore. Olsha explains how the sheer complexity of combining two global mining giants proved a major obstacle, alongside issues such as valuation gaps and management structure. He also traces the history of the two companies and their long-standing merger speculation, examines their respective portfolios, and analyzes how a combined entity might have complemented each business. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Ricky Chan and Gary Baschuk, Co-Heads of Mining at PearTree Canada, discussing the state of mining finance, the role of flow-through shares, and what they’re expecting at this year’s PDAC conference. To learn more, visit: https://peartreecanada.com/ “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 19m
  3. PDAC president Karen Rees previews this year’s conference

    FEB 10

    PDAC president Karen Rees previews this year’s conference

    This week’s episode features Karen Rees, President of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about this year’s PDAC conference in Toronto. Rees describes the strong sense of momentum across the mining industry and highlights the expanded conference floor, which will accommodate more exhibitors than ever. She also offers practical advice on how to navigate the event—“wear comfortable shoes”—and discusses key features including the Investor Exchange, the trade show, and the North and South buildings. To attend the conference, visit: https://pdac.ca/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Kerem Usenmez, President and CEO of Volta Metals, who discusses the company’s Springer rare earths and gallium project in Ontario. To learn more, visit: https://www.voltametals.ca/ “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 15m
  4. 'Tectonic' shift towards gold as a reserve currency, ft Cam Currie

    FEB 3

    'Tectonic' shift towards gold as a reserve currency, ft Cam Currie

    This week's episode features Cam Currie, Senior Investment Advisor at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management and leader of the Currie Metals & Mining Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the precious metals markets. Currie breaks down the recent pullback in gold and silver prices, explaining the key drivers behind the renewed momentum in precious metals. He highlights growing concerns over soaring U.S. dollar-denominated debt, eroding confidence in fiat currencies, and the dollar's perceived loss of neutrality in global finance. He also shares his views on precious metals equities, identifying where he sees the strongest opportunities, as well as which industrial metals he finds particularly compelling. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 15m
  5. Zambia’s Copperbelt in focus, ft Midnight Sun’s Adrian O’Brien

    JAN 28

    Zambia’s Copperbelt in focus, ft Midnight Sun’s Adrian O’Brien

    This week’s episode features Adrian O’Brien, Vice President of Business Development & Communications at Midnight Sun Mining, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on recent developments in Zambia’s Copperbelt region. O’Brien outlines the advantages of mining in Zambia, contrasting its regulatory and security environment with the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also provides an overview of the key companies and projects operating in the region and discusses Barrick’s prior interest in the company. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Keith Weiner, founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, along with Chad Williams, Chairman of Honey Badger Silver, discussing Monetary Metals’ new financial platform designed to provide yield to precious metals investors. To learn more, visit: https://www.monetary-metals.com/ “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 13m
  6. AME BC's Todd Stone on mining policy, Roundup conference

    JAN 20

    AME BC's Todd Stone on mining policy, Roundup conference

    This week’s episode features Todd Stone, President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on mining policy in Canada. Stone explains why access to land remains the top priority for exploration companies and outlines how the mining industry, along with provincial and federal governments, is working to advance resource development. He also previews this year’s AME Roundup conference in Vancouver, taking place January 26–29, 2026. To register, visit: https://roundup.amebc.ca/ All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 8m
  7. Targeting the Fed puts Dollar at risk, ft. Jeff Christian on precious metals

    JAN 13

    Targeting the Fed puts Dollar at risk, ft. Jeff Christian on precious metals

    This week’s episode features Jeffrey Christian, Managing Partner at CPM Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the precious metals markets. Christian explains how growing threats to the Federal Reserve’s independence are supporting higher gold and silver prices, warning that policymakers risk targeting “the goose that lays the golden egg.” He also breaks down recent price action in silver—including its rapid move above US$80, why there is no physical shortage, and how elevated Chinese premiums are influencing global prices. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Laurie Clark, founder and CEO of Onyen, a subscription-based software platform that helps companies comply with reporting standards and improve their capital-raising outcomes. To learn more, visit: https://www.onyen.com/ “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 25m
  8. Developers to see M&A, ft John McCluskey, Renaud Adams and Robert Quartermain

    JAN 6

    Developers to see M&A, ft John McCluskey, Renaud Adams and Robert Quartermain

    This week’s episode features the “Super Gold” panel from The Northern Miner’s International Metals Symposium in London, held on November 30, 2025. The panel brought together Robert Quartermain, Executive Chairman of Dakota Gold and a member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame; Renaud Adams, CEO of IAMGOLD; and John McCluskey, CEO of Alamos Gold. The discussion was moderated by Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group. The panel examined the outlook for gold, including the challenge of persuading investors to take a contrarian stance in a highly cyclical market, and explored why gold prices of US$4,000 per ounce could represent a potential floor for the metal. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “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 ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ 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

    1h 2m
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The original global mining podcast. With over 100 years of experience serving the mining and exploration industry, crucial reports by The Northern Miner writing staff inform the decision-making process of thousands of high-performing mining professionals. As an independent, fully paid news source, The Northern Miner maintains a commitment to objective reporting not influenced by any external interests.

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  • Creator
    The Northern Miner
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
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