Inside the Modern Gold Mine: ESG, Indigenous Deals & Financing with John Mason

Ever wonder how a hole in the ground becomes a billion-dollar gold mine? Veteran Ontario geoscientist John Mason pulls back the curtain on the entire mine-building journey—from staking that first claim to pouring first gold.In this conversation, you’ll learn• Why only 1 in 10,000 prospects turn into producing mines• How Indigenous partnerships and strict closure plans shape modern projects• The real price tag of taking a discovery to production (hint: CapEx starts at ≈ $800 M)• Where gold prices and critical-minerals demand are pushing the industry nextLinks & next steps• Connect with John Mason on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mason-b3a97137/• Tell us what surprised you most—answer the Q&A below!Enjoying the show? Follow, rate, and share the episode so more curious minds find us.