In todays show, we're joined by Farhad Abasov, Chairman of Millennial Potash, a listed miner who are advancing the Banio Potash Project in Gabon, West Africa, a large, low-cost potash deposit strategically located on the Atlantic coast. Farhad is a veteran mining executive with over $3B in exits. We dig into the real impact of China’s production drop, the rise of Africa’s Atlantic potash corridor, and how Millennial just delivered a 275% jump in Measured and Indicated resources. Farhad breaks down what +100 metres of cumulative potash thickness means for solution mining, how far the system could extend beyond the 5% drilled area, and the toughest technical challenges posed by ERCOSPLAN. We also look at how the U.S. DFC-funded Feasibility Study evolves with this new data, what risks have now been de-risked, and what it means for future supply into Brazil, the U.S and Africa. KEY TAKEAWAYS Millennial Potash has reported a 275% increase in measured and indicated resources, raising the total from 1.7 billion tons to over 6 billion tons, indicating a substantial potential for the Banio Potash project. The project is strategically located on the Atlantic coast of Gabon, allowing for competitive shipping costs to key markets such as Africa, Brazil, and the Eastern seaboard of the U.S The Gabonese government is actively developing infrastructure, including a new port and power facilities, which will support the potash project and enhance operational efficiency. The thickness of the potash deposit, exceeding 100 meters in some areas, will allow for larger caverns, further reducing operational costs. BEST MOMENTS "We think that the drilling that took place last year and this year removes a lot of that technical risk. Now we know that the resource is large, capable of producing at a significant scale." “This was a major milestone for us... we did not expect that it would go up this much. We basically took the resource from 1.7 billion tons all the way to over 6 billion tons." "We think this is going to have a huge impact on supply, specifically for Africa, Brazil, and the Eastern seaboard of the U.S." "We have very good understanding of the southern part of the property... we think that mineralization actually is quite continuous." GUEST RESOURCES Millennial Potash Social Media Links Website: https://millennialpotash.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/millennial-potash-corp X: https://x.com/MLPotash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLPotash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ml_potash YouTube www.youtube.com/@MLPotash Ticker Symbols: (TSXV: MLP | OTCQB: MLPNF | FSE: X0D) Email: ir@trxgold.com Tel: (437) 224-5241 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/

In this episode, we chat with Stephen Mullowney, CEO of TRX Gold, who are a listed mining company with its flagship project, the Buckreef Gold Project in Tanzania. Stephen’s going to unpack the human side behind Buckreef’s rapid growth: the moments that forced him to rethink his approach, the wins that mattered more to people than markets, and the misconceptions outsiders still hold about this industry. We explore how leaders handle unpopular decisions, where the real bottlenecks are at site level, the technologies reshaping operations and the ones that haven’t lived up to the hype. We’ll also look beyond production metrics to ask a bigger question: what does success truly look like for TRX in the next five years, and how sustainable is its current growth path? KEY TAKEAWAYS Effective leadership in the mining industry involves understanding the human side of operations, making decisions that prioritise long-term success over short-term gains, and empowering team members to contribute to decision-making processes. Many people mistakenly attribute a mining company's success solely to commodity prices. While prices do play a role, a strong focus on operational efficiency, growth, and cost discipline is crucial for sustainable success, regardless of market fluctuations. Mining operations face numerous bottlenecks at various stages, from drilling and blasting to crushing and milling. Identifying and addressing these bottlenecks is essential for maintaining efficiency and productivity. The mining industry is gradually adopting new technologies, particularly in areas like exploration and communication. BEST MOMENTS "Mining is a commodity space, and a lot of people give credit for success based on the commodity price, but if you don't keep a good focus on growth and cost discipline, it doesn't matter what commodity price you have." "There's always a bottleneck, and there's always a problem, and it's always in a different spot. Mining has so many little things along the process timeline that can knock you down." "I think technology is really going to help us on the exploration side. We're doing studies now to identify new structures, and competing technology can be good there." "I think the model of not diluting has been good for TRX at Buckreef, and it could continue. I don't see any reason why it can't." GUEST RESOURCES ●      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRXGoldCorp ●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trx-gold-corporation/  Email: ir@trxgold.com Tel: (437) 224-5241 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/

We're joined by Kurt Budge, CEO of Leading Edge Materials are a European-focused company at the forefront of the energy transition, developing projects in critical raw materials that are essential to the future of clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced technologies. In this episode, we’ll get an overview of Leading Edge Materials and discuss how today’s shifting geopolitical landscape creates unique opportunities for companies strategically positioned in the critical minerals space. We’ll also explore the broader outlook for rare earth elements and natural graphite, and where Leading Edge is focusing its efforts across its three core business areas. Kurt shares why the Norra Kärr project in Sweden is considered so vital to Europe’s supply chain resilience, and we’ll look ahead at what’s next for the company as it helps build a more sustainable and secure materials future for the region. KEY TAKEAWAYS Leading Edge Materials is a Canadian company focused on critical raw materials projects in Europe, including a graphite mine in Sweden and a heavy rare earth project called Norra Kärr, which is vital for Europe's supply chain resilience. The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, have heightened the urgency for Europe to diversify its supply chains for critical raw materials Rare earth elements, particularly heavy rare earths, are crucial for defence applications and the energy transition, making projects like Norra Kärr strategically important for Europe’s industrial and military capabilities. The permitting process for mining projects in Europe is often slow and complex, which has hindered the development of critical projects like Norra Kärr BEST MOMENTS "What we've seen in the rare earth space, specifically in geopolitics this year, is a trade conflict between the US and China... the drive for diversification is more important than ever to build... resilience on a single supplier of critical raw materials." "Norra Kärr is the most advanced heavy rare earth project in Europe... it has this long history of other groups saying this is strategically important to Europe." "If you want a mine to produce, you can't just turn a tap and stop the critical raw materials flow. We are talking probably a minimum of 10 years from discovery to a built mine that's producing." "We need to take responsibility for putting these supply chains together... the Critical Raw Materials Act is great legislation, but we need to do more and we need to do it now." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-budge-b75287/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/leading-edge-materials-corp/ https://www.leadingedgematerials.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/

In today's episode, we're joined by Elvis Kamba, author of the new book on Mark Bristow and the extraordinary rise of Randgold Resources. Elvis worked inside Randgold and later Barrick under Bristow’s leadership, giving him a unique front-row perspective on one of the most influential mining stories of the last 30 years. In this conversation, we explore what inspired him to capture the Randgold journey, how Bristow’s leadership philosophy shaped the company, and what made Randgold’s approach to Africa so different from everyone else. We’ll dive into the pivotal moments from Morila, the “company maker,” to the hard lessons of Syama, the engineering triumph of Kibali, and ultimately the “merger of the century” with Barrick. Elvis also reflects on Randgold’s culture, its ability to build elite teams, its relationships with governments and communities, and the broader message he wants the industry and young professionals to take from his book. It’s a rare, insider look at one of mining’s most remarkable success stories  KEY TAKEAWAYS Unlike many mining companies that view Africa primarily as a source of resources, there were opportunities for investment and community development The challenges faced at Syama Gold Mine served as a crucible for Randgold, leading to the development of better project selection frameworks and enhanced environmental and social capabilities, ultimately strengthening the company's operational discipline. Morila was pivotal for Randgold, transforming it from a small exploration company into a globally respected producer by generating significant cash flows that funded further expansion and exploration. The final chapter of the book emphasises the positive contributions of mining to society, advocating for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach while highlighting the industry's role in technological advancements and community development BEST MOMENTS “Mark Bristow is a leader that represents one of the most transformational leadership... He had an inherent interest for the country and the people that were in the places where he did the business." "Morila was Randgold's first world-class deposit... It transformed what was known as a small exploration company into a globally respected producer." "Syama was like a crucible where Randgold's ability to manage future mines was forged... They developed a smarter project selection framework, which they popularly called our filters GUEST RESOURCES www.linkedin.com/in/elvis-kamba-8897b236 Amazon Link to Book: https://bit.ly/3YhqKzA 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/

In today's show, we're joined by Chris Showalter, CEO of Lifezone Metals, the company behind the Kabanga Nickel Project in north‑west Tanzania, one of the world’s highest‑grade, development‑ready nickel sulphide deposits.  We discuss how the company fits into the evolving critical minerals landscape, its role in building Western refining capacity, and why its Hydromet Technology could be a game-changer compared to traditional smelting. Chris will also share highlights from the recent Feasibility Study and the key milestones Lifezone is targeting over the next 12–24 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS LifeZone's innovative approach leverages chemistry to process ores, reducing the carbon footprint and operational costs associated with high-temperature smelting. The recent feasibility study for the Kabanga project revealed a net asset value of $1.58 billion and a 23.3% internal rate of return (IRR) at conservative nickel pricing LifeZone is actively seeking partnerships and funding to support the development of the Kabanga project. The company is working with the U.S. Development Finance Corporation and other international entities to secure approximately $700 million in debt financing Over the next 12 to 24 months, LifeZone aims to finalise its equity consortium and advance its project financing. Additionally, the company is exploring other opportunities, such as recycling metals from autocatalytic converters BEST MOMENTS "We are going to be one of the most critical sources of nickel with byproducts of cobalt and copper for the Western nations to wean away from the tightly controlled Indonesian market." "HydroMet is focusing on water-based solutions and really letting the chemistry do the hard work in a much more energy-efficient process." "Our total ore production is 52.2 million tons, creating 1.98% nickel, which is very high... that drives the economics." "Kabanga's time has come. This mine will be built. It's these flagship projects with this kind of grade, and this is the right time for Kabanga." GUEST RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifezone-metals/ Website: https://lifezonemetals.com/ Email address: info@lifezonemetals.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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Alastair Goodship, COO of Mila Resources, a mining company that targets stranded assets with robust geological potential, by leveraging existing infrastructure and geological data, and then applying their team's multi-disciplinary experience, they are able to identify key value opportunities where they can advance to tangible production-stage studies. We discuss Mila’s strategy and portfolio, then zero in on the Yarrol project in Queensland and what exploration has shown so far, what the next phase is targeting, and the key milestones on the horizon. We’ll finish with the outlook for the wider Queensland portfolio and what shareholders should watch next. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mila Resources' strategy is to find de-risked assets that are stranded due to lack of funding or being lost in a larger portfolio, but which possess clear potential for scalability. Personal career development should include gaining broad experience across various disciplines and dedicated time to up-skill in areas like data set management and remote sensing to improve exploration efficiency. The Yarrol project is compelling because it has a historical resource, significant drill intercepts to depth, and satellite targets that all indicate gold mineralisation but has been largely overlooked for 20-30 years. The near-term focus is on aggressively drilling to expand the mineralised footprint, with a key milestone being the announcement of a new, updated resource for Yarrol to drive future development strategy. BEST MOMENTS "Mila’s aim is to find assets that have already been de-risked and progressed along the development curve, but are stranded due to lack of funds or being stuck in a larger portfolio of projects." "I had the space then to actually spend some kind of dedicated time actually getting understanding how the data works, how these processes work... and build my own skill set at the same time." "The first thing for us was to get some validation drilling in there... Every hole we put in hit, which gave us confidence to really move forward and be a bit more aggressive with Yarrol." "We've got a really prospective ground and we feel we're on to something, as do most juniors obviously, but we think we're backing it up with the data we have." GUEST RESOURCES Website - https://milaresources.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mila-resources/ X - https://x.com/MilaResources 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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Brad Valiukas, Managing Director of Kaiser Reef, an Australian gold producer with operations in Victoria and Tasmania. We talk about Brad’s journey from his early days on site to leading Kaiser Reef, what’s driving the company forward, and his views on gold in today’s market. We’ll also discuss how his hands-on experience has shaped his leadership and what advice he’d give to the next generation of mining professionals. KEY TAKEAWAYS Broad, hands-on experience in every part of a mining operation is essential, as it helps professionals apply knowledge and understand the needs of their internal "customers". Working for a mining contractor in Australia is strongly recommended early in a career, as it provides diverse experience and helps disseminate good practices throughout the industry. Career success requires a desire to grow and continuously push forward, with a mindset of never being content because every single operation is depleting a resource. When faced with the global financial and geopolitical issues currently impacting the gold market, Kaiser Reef maintains a conservative view on gold price while aiming for maximum exposure to potential price upside. BEST MOMENTS "I always try and get through to everybody is learn every part of the operation." "The contracting industry in Australia is so strong and it's such a big driver for the success." "We never, never ever sitting back in terms of putting eight operations online, basically in eight years, never ever sitting back and saying, right, that's enough, we're in a comfortable position now." "Think of yourself as a mining professional. So you might have an expertise in geology or engineering or surveying or geotech. You know, try and try and let go of that a little bit." GUEST RESOURCES https://kaiserreef.com.au/ 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/

This time we talk to Brandon Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of SiTration, a company redefining metal recovery with a chemical-free separation process.   Brandon recently presented at the ACG Mine Closure conference, highlighting SiTration’s breakthrough results in recovery yields and purity — achieved without traditional chemical reagents.   We discuss how the technology works, what challenges come with scaling innovation in mining, and what the future of resource recovery could look like as SiTration grows. KEY TAKEAWAYS The technology is capable of recovering multiple metals, including copper, cobalt, nickel, and precious metals like gold and platinum, making it applicable across various mining and recycling processes. The company has successfully conducted tests with real-world samples, confirming that their recovery yields of over 90% and purity levels of 99% can be achieved outside of controlled laboratory conditions. While regulatory challenges are minimal due to the chemical-free nature of the process, technical and cultural barriers remain significant. The integration of technology could lead to more sustainable mining practices, enabling the recovery of critical minerals from waste streams and reducing the need for new mining projects BEST MOMENTS "Our main thesis in my PhD and postdoc work was if you could transition a lot of these standard kind of chemical and heat-based separations, you could reduce a lot of that energy consumption and have a major impact." "We can actually recover the copper in a very similar way just by mechanically removing it in a very kind of streamlined process from the electrodes." "The short answer is yes, absolutely. It can offset... we're probably never going to get away entirely from new mining, but we can drastically supplement the supply chain with critical minerals recovered from waste." "We want that to loop back to how we're actually doing the mining and making it much more versatile and nimble." GUEST RESOURCES ●      www.sitration.com ●      Brendan's email: bsmith@sitration.com  ●      https://www.linkedin.com/company/sitration-inc ●      https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendansmith2/ 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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Martin Horgan, a well-known figure in the mining industry with a proven track record in exploration, development, and operations, from leading Toro Gold through to his time as CEO of Centamin.  Martin shares his thoughts on what drives him to set up a new mining company, what kind of opportunities he’s targeting next, and how his past experiences have shaped his approach to risk and value creation. We discuss whether gold remains his focus or if other minerals are on the radar, how market factors like high gold prices influence decision-making, and how investor perspectives align with management’s view of risk. Martin also reflects on the lessons learned from Toro and Centamin.  Martin is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world’s mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and many more mining professionals in the industry. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow. To register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a strong desire to re-enter the mining sector, driven by a combination of personal enjoyment and the current geopolitical landscape, which presents unique opportunities for mineral supply and investment. When evaluating potential projects, the primary focus is on geological potential, followed by the stability and regulatory framework of the jurisdiction.  The current high gold prices influence decision-making, particularly in terms of project evaluation and negotiations with local partners. Funding Strategies: The choice between private equity and public markets for funding is crucial. BEST MOMENTS "I think it's a really interesting time within the sector where increasingly people are focusing back on it... where the various basic building blocks of society actually are sourced from." "We feel comfortable working somewhere within that sort of life cycle... there's probably more opportunity in the sort of exploration resource phase than there is maybe in the pre-development development phase." "I think the ideal model would be if you're in a cash flowing business, the listed space is very good... if you're in a pre-development basis, exploration as well, I think the private equity model works." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-horgan-038b298/ 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/

Today we’re taking on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: gender-based violence, or GBV, and what it means for mining’s culture, safety, and future. Joining me are three people who’ve helped bring this issue into sharper focus recently and their recent collaboration on The Intelligent Miner opened up a powerful and, at times, uncomfortable conversation about how mining can — and must — do better. Carly Leonida, founder and editor of The Intelligent Miner; Abbi Buxton, an independent consultant who partners with organisations across the resource sector, including mining companies, to tackle GBV and advance equality in workplaces and communities and Mahmood Sonday, Managing Director at Reos Partners, a global advisory firm that helps organisations address systemic challenges. He has worked with numerous mining companies to develop and implement strategies to successfully tackle GBV and harassment. KEY TAKEAWAYS The mining sector has a strong culture that can hinder open discussions about GBV. There is a need for leadership commitment to change this culture, which includes creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak up Tackling GBV requires a collaborative approach that involves not only mining companies but also governments, civil society, and communities Companies must go beyond relying solely on formal grievance mechanisms to understand the prevalence and nature of GBV within their organisations Addressing GBV is not a one-time project but requires sustained effort and commitment BEST MOMENTS "Gender-based violence is a human rights violation and I think often we forget that."  "The impacts of violence against women and girls amounts to something like 2% of global GDP every year, which is quite staggering when you think about it."  "The road to hell is paved with good intentions and bad incentives."  "It's not hard to imagine how these things that we might think are unadministrative or bureaucratic can lead to incidents of violence in the home or at work." 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 ●      Intelligent Miner article: https://theintelligentminer.com/2025/07/16/silence-breeds-shame-why-the-mining-industry-needs-to-keep-talking-about-and-acting-upon-gender-based-violence/ ●      Intelligent Miner homepage: https://theintelligentminer.com/ ●      Carly's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyleonida/ ●      Abbi's LinkedIn profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/abbi-buxton-67bba433  ●      Abbi's Email: abbi@abbibuxtonconsulting.com  ●      https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite/theme ●      Abbi's Briefing Paper: https://www.iied.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/2025-03/22610iied.pdf ●      Mahmood's LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/mahmoodsonday ●      https://reospartners.com/  ●      Mahmood's Email: sonday@reospartners.com ●      https://reospartners.com/blog/gbv-positive-corporate-culture  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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by one of the industry’s most respected leaders, Mark Cutifani, former CEO of Anglo American and Chair of the ICMM. We discuss the long-term supply outlook for mining, the risks, opportunities and disruptions shaping the next decade. From critical minerals and geopolitical shifts to innovation and resilience, Mark shares his perspective on what’s coming and how the industry can prepare. Mark is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world’s mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and many more mining professionals in the industry. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow. To register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS No single country dominates global mineral supply, meaning the world needs to trade across geopolitical blocks to function effectively. The core challenge to supply is not a lack of resources, but the 20+ year timeframe required to get projects approved and materials to market. Companies that can inherently flex their production volume based on market demand and commodity price cycles significantly outperform their peers. Long-term success is built on pre-planning and quick capital return (3-5 years), excellent technical execution, and securing the right people and talent at every phase. BEST MOMENTS "No one country dominates global minerals and metals supply. And for the world to function, and for individual countries to function effectively, we're going to need to trade." "The bigger risk is one of permitting... a problem with supply not because of exploration, but because of the processes to get those materials to market." "Your ability to average a price 10 to 15 to 20% above the average price through the cycle, puts you in my experience the top quartile performers in the industry." 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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Dominic Raab, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and now Head of Global Affairs at Appian Capital Advisory, one of the leading investors in the mining and metals sector.  We’ll be discussing his transition from politics to mining, how Dominic’s experience in government influences his new role, and the growing importance of policy and public–private partnerships in securing the global supply of critical minerals. We’ll also explore how regions like the UK and Europe, despite having fewer natural resources, can remain competitive and resilient in a rapidly changing market. And finally, we’ll get Dominic’s outlook for the mining industry over the next five to ten years. It’s a timely and thought-provoking discussion that connects policy, strategy, and sustainability  Dominic is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world’s mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and many more mining professionals in the industry. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow. To register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS The demand for critical minerals, such as cobalt and lithium, is rapidly increasing due to their essential roles in technology, energy transition, and national security.  This growing demand highlights the need for secure and diversified supply chains. Effective public-private partnerships can de-risk mining projects by providing seed capital and leveraging private sector expertise. The UK and Europe are perceived to be lagging behind global competitors, particularly China, in developing policies for critical minerals BEST MOMENTS "Mining as a sector is notoriously inefficient at allocating capital, and we've got this concentration of supply and the subsidies and the tools of a command economy that China avails itself of." "The defence demands, both conventional and the new ones like missile defence and drones, all huge demand drivers for critical minerals and rare earths." "I think the basic elements are the same. There's this capex challenge of investing and attracting long-term patient capital into mining." 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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Darryn Quayle, Vice President, Global Mining Sector Leader at Worley, someone with deep experience across government, engineering, and sustainable mining development. Darryn recently returned from an intense and insightful visit to Brazil, as part of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030, where he and other industry leaders met with investors managing more than $130 trillion in assets, alongside government representatives and even President Lula himself. In this conversation, we’ll unpack what happened during that visit, from the discussions in Brasilia and Belo Horizonte, to the moving experience of revisiting the Brumadinho disaster site nearly six years on. We’ll also explore how Worley and the wider mining community are working to align investor expectations, sustainability goals, and real-world project delivery — shaping the partnerships and principles that could define the future of responsible mining. Darryn is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world’s mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and many more mining professionals in the industry. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow. To register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS The meeting with President Lula and his cabinet emphasised the importance of aligning government initiatives with investor expectations and sustainability goals Revisiting the site of the Brumadinho disaster served as a poignant reminder of the catastrophic consequences of mining failures, reinforcing the need for fundamental change There is a strong emphasis on the need for the mining industry to adopt first-of-a-kind technologies that can reduce environmental impacts BEST MOMENTS "When we did the investor tailings safety initiative, there was a lack of understanding what a tailings dam was" "Returning to the site after six years was a very surreal experience... I knew that site back to front, particularly up to the latter stages of the geography of the area" "Success looks like reshaping that story... mining is absolutely capable of a fundamental paradigm shift." 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 GUEST SOCIALS https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryn-quayle-88016810/ 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/

In today’s episode, we're delighted to be joined by Elaine Dorward-King, an accomplished mining executive and board director with over three decades of international experience in the resources sector. Elaine currently serves as a non-executive director for Sibanye-Stillwater, Kenmare Resources, and NovaGold, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Newmont and Rio Tinto. In our conversation, we’ll explore Elaine’s journey from operational leadership to board service, unpack what Boards of Directors actually do, and discuss what makes for effective corporate governance. We’ll also touch on the evolving landscape of ESG and diversity in boardrooms, and the continued relevance of social license to operate, a topic Elaine will be moderating a panel on at the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow Conference in London this December - the premier gathering for the world’s mining leaders taking place at the Business Design Centre from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and more. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow so to register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS When recruiting new directors, boards assess the skills and expertise needed, aiming for a diverse range of backgrounds and independent perspectives.  This process often involves using search firms to identify a broad spectrum of candidates. Companies benefit from having a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, which can lead to better performance and results. Directors must be willing to speak up and hold management accountable to minimise risks and protect shareholder interests. BEST MOMENTS "The primary role of boards is to think long-term and to help the management team think that way." "A diverse and inclusive workplace is one where people are more productive and want to contribute their very best."  "If everyone is a golfing buddy of the CEO, they may be less willing to challenge."  "You need to know why you want to be on a board. Not everybody is suited for it or wants to do it." 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 GUEST SOCIALS  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-dorward-king/ 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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Pascal Hamelin, President and CEO of Abcourt Mines, a Canadian gold producer and explorer with a strong footprint in Quebec. We’ll be discussing Abcourt’s flagship Sleeping Giant Mine, the company’s focus on narrow vein underground mining, and how innovation, automation, and community engagement are shaping its next phase of growth. Pascal is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow event - the premier gathering for the world’s mining leaders taking place in London from 2-4 December. What sets this event apart is its unmatched audience: C-level executives from the biggest mining companies worldwide, over 40 government ministers, leading mining technology providers, and more. Dig Deep The Mining Podcast is proud to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow so to register, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03JvH2K0 and use DIGDEEP10 for 10% off your pass. KEY TAKEAWAYS The company, originally focused on zinc, shifted to gold assets in Northern Quebec in the mid-2000s, leveraging its ownership of the Elder Mine and eventually acquiring the high-grade Sleeping Giant Mine and Mill in 2016. Abcourt secured financing in mid-2025 to restart the Sleeping Giant Mine, which boasts historically high-grade, narrow-vein underground gold (averaging 10.3 grams/tonne G/T) The company champions narrow-vein underground mining to minimise waste and surface disruption, a model with higher social acceptability Abcourt sees significant deep exploration potential at Sleeping Giant, believing the high-grade deposit extends to greater depths where "no one drilled yet" BEST MOMENTS "The main focus and why I came in was to actually start the Sleeping Giant Mine." "The issue we have with mining that narrow is the equipment is not there... I believe that the advancement of technology right now is going at full speed." "The belief is there's a giant at depth. And no one drilled at depth yet... So we're just scratching the surface on that deposit." "If you have an underground narrow-vein mine with 200 employees, 300 employees, with a 20, 30-year life – that's what people like." 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/

Joining us today is Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium, who are breathing new life into the historic Copper Mountain District in Wyoming, a project first drilled by Union Pacific in the 1970s, but now being revived with modern tech, modern exploration thinking, and at a time when the U.S. urgently needs domestic uranium. We’re going to discuss what that actually means on the ground, how Myriad is modernising decades-old data, and whether AI is truly moving the needle in exploration… or still mostly buzz. KEY TAKEAWAYS New chemical assays on historical drill samples are revealing 60% higher grades of uranium than originally detected by the 1970s probe technology, which has the potential to transform the project's volume and grade. Tom highlights the danger of "analysis paralysis" in junior mining, suggesting that a lack of industry specialisation can sometimes lead to a bolder, more successful entrepreneurial path. The recent ban on Russian uranium imports and geopolitical factors are creating an urgent push to rebuild a domestic U.S. uranium industry This is perfectly positioning companies like Myriad Uranium, operating in the mining-friendly state of Wyoming, for massive growth. BEST MOMENTS "We have now a chance to do something special here... The high-grade uranium and significant volumes of it probably sits in these near-vertical faults instead of in a band of low-grade uranium kind of near surface." "The AI is absolutely incredible at inhaling [geochemical data] and delivering insights... you can get them in five or 10 minutes” “A lot of these projects would take months for a geologist having to go through all the and try and figure out the ratios." "If you can be in the centre of Wyoming, we're next to a highway, we're next to high tension power, we're next to the railway... and we've got lots and lots of uranium. This is the opportunities for juniors like ours." 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 GUEST SOCIALS  https://www.linkedin.com/company/myriaduranium/ https://www.facebook.com/myriaduranium https://x.com/MyriadUranium Website: https://myriaduranium.com/ Tom's Email: tlamb@myriaduranium.com 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/

In today’s episode, we're joined by Jeff Court, CEO of Tungsten West, the company redeveloping the Hemerdon tungsten project in Devon, UK Jeff’s worked on mining projects all over the world, and we’ll be talking about his journey into leadership, why tungsten is such a critical mineral, and what it takes to bring a historic mine back into production. We’ll also cover the company’s new feasibility study, financing challenges, and what the EU Critical Raw Materials Act means for Hemerdon. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tungsten is classified as a critical mineral due to its unique properties, such as high density and tensile strength, making it essential in various industries, including mining, construction, transportation, and defence. Tungsten West requires approximately $93 million to restart production at the Hemerdon project, with funding expected to come from a combination of debt and equity. The feasibility study indicates a strong economic outlook, with a potential internal rate of return (IRR) of around 48%. The project incorporates modern mining practices focused on sustainability, including noise reduction measures and community engagement to ensure compliance with environmental standards and to maintain good relations with local residents. The Hemerdon project has been designated as a strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, which enhances its profile and may facilitate access to government-backed funding BEST MOMENTS "Tungsten's not gold, it's not iron ore, it's a very interesting specialty metal space that also has a lot of off-take supply requirements around it too."  "We have about a 12-month period before we start production."  "It raises profile, certainly... it solidifies our credentials."  "We want to be a good neighbour. We're going to be there a minimum of 40 years."  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 GUEST SOCIALS  X - @TungstenWest https://x.com/TungstenWest LinkedIn - @ Tungsten West plc https://www.linkedin.com/company/tungsten-west-plc/ Facebook - Tungsten West plc https://www.facebook.com/tungstenwest/ Website: https://www.tungstenwest.com/  Contact: TungstenWest@blytheray.com 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/

In this episode, we chat with Heather White, CEO of the Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company, a U.S.-based developer focused on revitalizing one of North America’s most historic and high-grade silver districts. Under Heather’s leadership, the company is advancing plans to bring its projects back into production while also expanding into the critical minerals space, including antimony, which is drawing growing attention for its strategic importance in energy, defence, and technology. Heather shares an update on Sunshine Silver’s progress, including their recent $75 million equity raise, the five-year roadmap to restart operations, and how the company is positioning itself within the evolving U.S. critical minerals landscape. We also discuss the challenges of bringing legacy mines back online, the regulatory changes needed to accelerate domestic production, and Heather’s outlook on what investors should watch for next. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sunshine Silver is focused on restarting the Sunshine Complex in Idaho, a historic site with one of the largest undeveloped high-grade silver resources in the US, with initial production targeted for 2028. The company is building the US's only permitted large-scale antimony refinery, strategically important because antimony is a critical mineral for defense and clean energy The company has a significant advantage as its mine and refinery are already permitted and "ready to roll," helping to overcome the typically long permitting timelines in the US mining sector. The overall plan is to transform Sunshine into the cornerstone of North America's critical minerals refining solution, initially securing domestic supply for antimony and silver BEST MOMENTS "The Sunshine Complex in Idaho's Silver Valley... has produced almost $400 million ounces of silver across a century and was once among the most prolific primary silver mines in the world." "Permitting reform is the single biggest lever, not to weaken environmental standards, but to create a clear and timely and most importantly predictable process that allows responsible projects to move forward." "Sunshine sits right at the intersection of all these forces, combining not only its history, its scale, high-grade and strategic relevance in a way that very few assets can." 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 GUEST SOCIALS  https://sunshinesilvermining.com/ Address - 2209 Big Creek Rd, Kellogg, ID 83837, United States +1 208.783.1700 info@silveropp.com 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/

In this episode, we chat to Matt Fifield, Executive Chair of Cyprium Metals, an emerging Australian copper producer focused on bringing the Nifty Copper Project back into production. They recently completed an A$80 million equity raise, strengthening their balance sheet and securing new institutional support from Tribeca and the Tanito Group. With the rebuild of the Nifty operation now underway, the company is on track to deliver first copper cathode within the next 12 months, positioning itself as the only ASX-listed copper developer expected to achieve near-term production. We discuss the company's next milestones, from construction and refurbishment progress, to partnerships with Macmahon and strategies for mitigating execution risk. Matt will also share his insights on funding strategy, the evolving copper market, and how his background in global mining investment has shaped Cyprium’s disciplined approach to growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cyprium Metals is an emerging copper producer focused on restarting the Nifty Copper project, a brownfield site in Western Australia with a substantial sulphide reserve. The restart is being executed in two phases: Phase 1 involves bringing the heap leach and SX-EW plant back online for copper cathode production within the next 12 months, followed by Phase 2 The company successfully completed an $80 million equity raise with support from both existing shareholders and new institutional investors, including Tribeca and Tanedo Group A strategic partnership with Macmahon, a major mine contractor, is mitigating execution and schedule risks by providing deep capacity in construction, project management, and mining BEST MOMENTS "What you have to figure out is you have to figure out what do you need to do and then what do you need to stop doing... and then you just need to simplify and get to a place where you can crawl your way out of the situation." "The first phase of what we're doing is we're turning on the heap leach and it generates some really significant early cash flows for us." "We're ahead of the wave of greenfields. This is the time for brownfields. This is the time to restart old plants... you can deliver them faster." 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 GUEST SOCIALS  https://cypriummetals.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyprium-metals Email: communications@cypriummetals.com 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/

In this episode, we chat with Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group, which includes The Northern Miner, Canadian Mining Journal, and Mining.com, some of the most trusted voices in global mining media. We talk about a truly unique initiative; The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt, a nationwide adventure blending Canada’s love of exploration with its rich mining heritage. Anthony will share how the idea came about, why it’s captured the imagination of so many Canadians, and how it’s helping reconnect the public with the importance of mining and its role in our modern economy. We also look at how this initiative highlights collaboration across Canada’s mining and investment community and what participants can expect next as the hunt continues. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt is a nationwide initiative created by the Northern Miner Group to reconnect the Canadian public with the importance and rich history of the mining industry. The hunt involves embedding clues within articles and stories about the mining sector's history and modern relevance, encouraging participants to learn while they search for hidden treasure chests containing gold coins. The top prize is a chest containing 217 gold coins (valued at over $1.1 million), and the hunt has already successfully engaged over 60,000 registered participants and reached over a million Canadians Beyond the treasure hunt for adults, the initiative includes a collaboration with Mining Matters to offer separate, age-appropriate puzzles and prizes BEST MOMENTS "The mining industry has a way of finding you... by far and away the mining sector was the most exciting sector to cover." "We said we're going to go with an emotional connector. People love treasure, people, when they're put in front of it, love gold... We strip that all the way." "This image that maybe I had growing up in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, that mining is all dirty and terrible, no... we want people to see that." "We are excited to hand it over to the winner. So, someone's going to find this treasure. We want it found. This wasn't hidden so that no one would find it." 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 GUEST SOCIALS  TNM's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@northernminer TNM's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-northern-miner TNM's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/northernminer TNM's X - https://x.com/northernminer TNM's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/northernminer TNM's Website - www.northernminer.com Treasure hunt website - treasure.northernminer.com email - treasure@northernminer.com Subscription link - https://membership.tnm.global/membership-plan 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/