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Dig Deep
by Rob Tyson
In this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing your host Rob Tyson, Founder and Director of Mining International, a leading recruitment and headhunting agency based in the UK specialising in mining across the globe. We source and discover new talent to fill those difficult or challenging vacancies our clients have.
Episodes
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Italy’s Critical Minerals, Leadership Lessons, and Project Development with Geraint Harris
In this episode we speak to Geraint Harris, Managing Director of Altamin, an experienced mining executive with an extensive background in mine development, operations, corporate strategy and leadership across the international mining industry. We will explore Geraint's career journey, the...
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Unlocking Chile’s Coastal Copper: Exploration, Scale, and Strategy with Geoff McNamara
In this episode I’m joined by Geoff McNamara, Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Culpeo Minerals, an ASX-listed copper exploration and development company focused on discovering and advancing high-grade copper projects in Chile. Culpeo listed on the ASX in 2021 and has since built a…
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From Mine to Magnet: Energy Fuels’ Strategy to Build a Western Critical Mineral Supply Chain
In this episode we chat to Ross Bhappu, CEO of Energy Fuels, a company working to establish an integrated rare earth supply chain at a time when securing critical minerals and reducing Western dependence on China have become major industry priorities. Ross brings a unique perspective, having…
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Fueling the Nuclear Renaissance: Rebuilding Domestic Supply with Eagle Nuclear Energy
In this episode we chat to Mark Mukhija, CEO of Eagle Nuclear Energy, a company focused on uranium development and advanced nuclear technology. We discuss Eagle’s Aurora Uranium Project, its scale and pathway towards a pre-feasibility study, as well as the challenges of rebuilding a domestic U.S....
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Commodity Supercycle 2.0: AI Infrastructure, Critical Minerals, and the Nevada Opportunity
In this episode we speak to Simon Catt, Director at Arlington Group and Founder of Catt Call as we take a closer look at some of the investment themes currently shaping the mining sector. We discuss the growing importance of US government funding for critical minerals, including the Springer...
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Why Mineralogy and Heavy Rare Earths Define the Western Supply Chain
In this episode we chat to Don Swartz, CEO and President of Rare Earths Americas, a company advancing a portfolio of rare earth projects across Brazil and the United States. We discuss the recent discoveries and heavy rare earth potential at Homer-A, the scale and development plans for Alpha in...
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Cornish Lithium, Dual Extraction, and the Race for Domestic Critical Minerals
In this episode we speak to Jamie Airnes, CEO of Cornish Lithium, a pioneering mineral extraction company focused on extracting lithium from hard rock and geothermal waters in Cornwall, in the UK. The company that is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and they appeared within the first…
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Navigating Public Markets & Critical Minerals with Nick Davis
In this episode, we chat to Nick Davis from Haynes Boone, a leading adviser to AIM-listed mining and natural resources companies. We discuss what mining companies need to get right when accessing the public markets, how geopolitics and critical minerals are changing the investment landscape, and...
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Unlocking the Guiana Shield: Exploring District-Scale Gold at Antino with Colin Padget
In this episode we speak to Colin Padget, President and CEO of Founders Metals, a gold exploration company advancing the Antino Gold Project in Suriname. Colin is a geologist with a strong business background and has helped lead the team through an impressive period of exploration success at...
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The Autonomous Pit: Uniting Practical Autonomy and AI in Modern Mining
In this episode we chat to Johann Dias, CEO of URSA Mining to discuss how autonomy and artificial intelligence are changing the mining industry. We explore where the technology is delivering real value versus the hype, what mining companies need to consider before adopting autonomous systems, and...
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Tungsten West, Critical Minerals, and the UK Mining Comeback
In this episode we chat to Jeff Court, CEO of Tungsten West, an AIM market listed mining company who own and operate the Hemerdon Mine at Drakelands, South Devon, in the UK; one of the world’s largest tungsten resources who are going to bring the Hemerdon mine back into full production We discuss...
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Unlocking Latin America’s Next Mega-Silver Discovery
In this episode we chat to Daniel Muñiz, Executive Chairman of Sinda, an emerging silver discovery in Mexico with the potential to become one of Latin America’s largest primary silver assets. We explore the story behind the discovery, what makes Sinda particularly exciting from a geological...
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De-Risking a Mega-Porphyry: Inside Solaris Resources' Warintza Project with Matthew Rowlinson
In this episode we chat to Matthew Rowlinson, President and CEO at Solaris Resources to discuss the development of Warintza in Ecuador, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper projects. We explore what differentiates Warintza from other major copper discoveries, the critical steps required…
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West Africa’s Next Major Discovery: Andrew Chubb on Awalé Resources and the Art of Exploration
In this episode we chat to Andrew Chubb, CEO of Awale Resources, to discuss the company’s exploration journey at the Odienné Gold-Copper Project in Côte d’Ivoire and what it really takes to make a significant mineral discovery. We explore what gave Andrew the early conviction to keep pushing at...
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Unlocking Europe’s Critical Metals: How MetPro Is Revitalizing Norway’s High-Grade Copper-Zinc Belt
In this episode, we chat to Steele Hemmerich, President of MetPro (Metal Prospecting AS), a copper and zinc exploration company in Norway's Grong VMS District. He brings a rare blend of hands-on field experience and capital markets execution. He started his career in the oil and gas industry…
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Financing the Future of Mining: Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Haytham Hodaly on Mega-Streams and Market Outlook
In this episode we chat to Haytham Hodaly, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, one of the world's leading precious metals streaming companies. We discuss Haytham's journey from joining Wheaton over a decade ago to leading the business today, explore how the streaming model is reshaping...
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Building a Vertically Integrated Rare Earth Supply Chain - with Hugh Broadhurst
In this episode we speak to Hugh Broadhurst, COO at Aclara Resources to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the critical minerals industry: how the West can build a secure and competitive rare earth supply chain outside of China. We’ll explore Aclara’s development of SPREC, its plans to...
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Delivering Mining Projects in Emerging Markets: Culture, Governance, and Front-End Strategy with Richard Bowley
In this episode we chat to Richard Bowley, who is a highly experienced mining executive who has spent more than 20 years leading projects across emerging markets. We discuss and explore the realities of delivering mining projects in challenging jurisdictions, the importance of leadership,...
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Unlocking BC’s Gold Potential: Exploration, Technology, and the 3Ts Project with Randy Turner
In this episode we chat to Randy Turner, President and CEO of Independence Gold. Randy is a highly regarded geologist with a track record of discovering, advancing and creating value from mineral projects. He played a key role in the discovery of the Snap Lake diamond deposit, later acquired by…
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Redefining Critical Minerals, Safety, and Community Engagement at Hermosa
In this episode we speak to Pat Risner, President of South32 Hermosa project in Arizona who are advancing a multi-metal critical minerals development in the Patagonia Mountains of southern Arizona targeting zinc, manganese, silver, lead, and copper. In this conversation we discuss what makes...
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ATEX Resources and the Valeriano Discovery: Unlocking Chile’s Next Major Copper District
In this episode we chat to Chris Beer, interim CEO of ATEX Resources, who are exploring the 100% owned Valeriano Copper Gold Project located in Chile. Copper is becoming one of the world's most strategically important commodities, and few exploration stories have attracted as much attention in...
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Pioneering Frontier Markets: Harry Anagnostaras-Adams on Mining in Ethiopia & Saudi Arabia
In this episode we speak to Harry Anagnostaras-Adams, Founder and Executive Chairman of KEFI Gold and Copper. Harry has spent more than four decades in the mining industry, building companies and advancing projects across Australia, the Middle East and Africa. With KEFI, he is now developing the...
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Unlocking High-Grade Potential: Diane Garrett on the Future of Hycroft Mining
In this episode we chat to Diane Garrett, CEO of Hycroft Mining who are a U.S.-based gold and silver development company focused on advancing the Hycroft Mine in Northern Nevada, one of the largest undeveloped precious metals deposits in the United States. Diane gives us an update on Hycroft…
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Alignment, Electrification, and Leadership - with Graham Crew
In this episode we chat to Graham Crew, a mining executive whose career has spanned engineering, operations, corporate leadership and investment. Fresh from leading Rupert Resources through its acquisition by Agnico Eagle, Graham shares his perspective on what the transaction says about today's...
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De-Risking Gold Exploration Through Bulk Sampling with Wesley Whymark
In this episode, we speak to Wesley Whymark, President and CEO of Inventus Mining, to discuss the company's Pardo Gold Project in Ontario, Canada. We explore what makes this unique gold deposit stand out, why bulk sampling has been central to its development strategy, and how Wesley's geological...
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From Compliance to Value Creation: The Reality of Cultural Governance and ESG in Mining
In this episode we seek to Louise Porteus, ESG Manager at Thor Explorations, a TSX-V & AIM listed gold producer and explorer focused on West Africa with operations and exploration assets in Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire We explore how environmental, social and governance practices have…
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Data Before Drilling: Revitalising the Paris Mountain Project with Anglesey Mining
In this episode, we chat to Andrew Fulton and Jim Williams of Anglesey Mining, an AIM listed mineral exploration and development company focus on advancing the Parys Mountain poly-metallic project on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Andrew has built a career leading mining operations,...
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Breaking Boundaries: How Andrada Mining is Redefining Africa’s Critical Minerals Landscape
In this episode, we chat with Anthony Viljoen, who returns to the podcast to provide an update on the progress being made at Andrada Mining as the company continues to advance its ambition of becoming a leading African critical minerals producer. We discuss the operational improvements behind...
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Unlocking The New Saudi Arabian Frontier in Global Mining - with Adam Oehlman
In this episode, we chat with Adam Oehlman, CEO of Sierra Nevada Gold, a junior advancing a portfolio of high-impact precious and base metal projects across Nevada in the USA and in Saudi Arabia We discuss his transition from African Gold, where he helped grow the resource base and deliver a...
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From Oil & Gas to Hydrogen: The Next Frontier in Energy Exploration
In this episode, we chat with Andrew Hume, Managing Director of Thor Energy, a company operating at the crossroads of critical minerals exploration, natural hydrogen, and the evolving energy transition. We revisit Andrew's career journey and discuss what motivated him to leave the major energy...
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The Green Horizon: Innovations in Tailings Filtering and Sustainable Mining with BOKELA's Jürgen Hahn
In this episode, we chat with Jürgen Hahn, Senior Manager in Product and Business Development at BOKELA, a company renowned for its expertise in advanced filtration, dewatering, and process technologies for the mining and minerals sector. With more than three decades of experience and a strong...
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Traversing the Permitting and Execution Pathway at Black Pine
In this episode, we chat with Jon Gilligan, CEO & Director of Liberty Gold. Jon brings more than three decades of experience in mine construction, operations, and project development, having helped build and operate a number of successful mining projects throughout his career. Jon is leading the...
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Dig Deep: How The Mining Sector Is Adapting To The Energy Transition And Emerging Solution Set
The practical challenge is that mines are high-energy, high-utilisation, long-life operations. Haul trucks run 16–18 hours a day, processing plants consume enormous power, and assets stay in service for decades. Diesel has very high energy density and fast refuelling — so any alternative has to...
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The Boron Boom: Securing America’s Critical Mineral Frontier
In this episode, we chat with Paul Weibel, Chief Executive Officer of 5E Advanced Materials. Since Paul’s last appearance on Dig Deep, both the company and the broader critical minerals landscape have evolved significantly. As governments and industry increasingly focus on supply chain security,...
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Navigating the Everything Bubble: Why Gold and Silver Are Your Ultimate Insurance
In this episode, we chat with Jeff Clark, one of the most respected voices in the precious metals sector and editor of The Gold Advisor. For decades, Jeff has been helping investors navigate the gold and silver markets, identifying opportunities across mining equities and providing insight into…
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From Mining to Molecules: Inside Canada’s Natural Hydrogen Boom
In this episode, we chat to Neil McMillan, Chairman of MAX Power Mining Corp. With decades of experience in the mining and energy sectors, Neil is helping lead one of Canada's most exciting emerging energy stories following MAX Power's discovery of a subsurface natural hydrogen system in...
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From Silver to Gold: Strategic Evolution and Resilient Mining Practices in West Africa and Latin America
In this episode, we chat with Jorge Ganoza, President, CEO, and Director of Fortuna Mining, a Canadian mid-tier precious metals producer with three operating mines and exploration activities located in Argentina, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Guyana, Peru, and Senegal. Now in its 21st year, Fortuna has...
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The Future of Mining Talent: Attraction, Retention & Culture | HR & Recruitment Insights (Part 3)
In this special series (Part 3 of 3) around HR and recruitment in the mining industry, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and...
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Why Major Producers are Partnering in Kazakhstan: An Interview with Alex Walker
In this episode, we chat with Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, a company focused on unlocking copper and gold opportunities across Kazakhstan through a combination of brownfields development and greenfields exploration. We discuss why major industry players such as Endeavour Mining and...
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How Industry Events Shape Global Mining Policy, Investment, and Supply Chains
In this episode, we chat with Andrew Thake, Director at Beacon Events, one of the leading mining-focused events and conference businesses, operating across the world. We explore the important role mining conferences and industry events play in connecting investors, miners, governments, and the...
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The Next Frontier of Copper: Scaling Responsibly in Zambia
In this episode, we chat with Ricus Grimbeek, an experienced mining executive with more than three decades of leadership across major mining operations and Executive Chair of Makor Resources, a company focused on building a district-scale copper platform in Zambia. Throughout the conversation, we...
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Building a District-Scale Silver Platform in Mexico with Adam McKinnon
In this episode, we speak to Adam McKinnon, CEO of Advance Metals, a company rapidly building one of the more exciting silver growth stories in Mexico Advance has assembled a portfolio exceeding 100 million ounces of silver equivalent across the prolific Sierra Madre Belt, positioning itself at…
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Bespoke Anode Materials and the Reality of Critical Mineral Supply Chains with Matthieu Bos
In this episode, we chat with Matthieu Bos, CEO of Falcon Energy Materials, who are advancing an anode material project in Morocco, and he's also the Chairman of Hercules Metals, a copper explorer in Idaho. His career spans battery materials, copper, gold, royalties, and complex jurisdictions…
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Building a Copper Legacy: The IPO Journey of Kaoko Metals
In this episode, we chat with Gerard O’Donovan, CEO of Kaoko Metals, a company taking a fresh approach to building a copper story through IPO, backed by a technically strong team and a portfolio of new assets in Namibia. Gerard brings significant experience in taking companies to market, and in...
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Predictive Maintenance: Bridging the Data Gap in Global Mining
In this episode, we chat with Charlie Forrest, CEO of Dingo, an award-winning Enterprise Predictive Maintenance Software solution for the Mining industry, that helps reduce major component failures, improve the reliability of assets and safely boost production while decreasing maintenance costs…
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Scaling the Heights of Copper-Gold Porphyries with Torr Metals
In this episode, we chat with Malcolm Dorsey, CEO of Torr Metals, a junior miner in British Columbia, Canada, focusing on advancing its 100% owned copper-gold porphyry and orogenic gold projects across the region. We dive into their flagship Kolos Copper-Gold Project in southern BC, unpacking the...
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Career Growth in Mining: How to Stand Out, Get Promoted & Lead | HR & Recruitment Insights (Part 2)
In this special series (Part 2 of 3) around HR and recruitment in the mining industry, we bring together three experienced HR leaders from across the global mining industry: Leanne Holmes, Head of People at Central Asia Metals, Paul Eagle, Vice President People & Culture at Evolution Mining, and...
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Precious Metal Powerhouse: Eduardo Landin and the Future of Hochschild Mining
In this episode, we chat with Eduardo Landin, CEO of Hochschild Mining, an LSE-listed precious metals company that focuses on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of gold and silver across the Americas. In this episode, we’ll walk through Eduardo’s journey to leading one of the sector’s...
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Michael Hudson On The Success Story of Southern Cross Gold
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...
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Pioneering High-Grade Iron Ore in Madagascar with Akora Resources
In this episode, we chat with Peter Bird, Managing Director & CEO of Akora Resources, an exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of a number of iron ore prospects in Madagascar We explore the company’s journey and its positioning within the evolving iron ore and broader...
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In this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing your host Rob Tyson, Founder and Director of Mining International, a leading recruitment and headhunting agency based in the UK specialising in mining across the globe. We source and discover new talent to fill those difficult or challenging vacancies our clients have.
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