Company Interviews

Interview with Mark Bristow, President & CEO of Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD)Recording date: 10th August 2023Barrick Gold is a leading global producer of gold and copper, with a portfolio that spans major gold and copper districts around the world, focusing on high-margin, long-life assets. The company aspires to be the most valued gold and copper business, owning top assets and managed by top-tier professionals to ensure optimum returns for all stakeholders. Strategically, Barrick emphasizes long-term sustainable growth through global exploration programs and is dedicated to forming partnerships with host nations and communities, emphasizing local employment and skill development. The company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange as "GOLD" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange as "ABX."

With over 20 years of experience in the financial hubs of London, Germany, and New York, John Butler shares invaluable insights into the dynamics of precious metals, especially gold. From historical contexts to economic theories and the practical fundamentals of supply and demand, we delve deep into the world of investment and the international monetary system. With mentions of gold's potential re-monetization for settling international trade imbalances, the role of the US dollar, and the fascinating comparisons between gold and Bitcoin, this talk is a treasure trove of information. Whether you're an investor, banker, or just someone curious about the future of global economics, this conversation promises deep insights

Interview with Phil Hoskins, MD of Evolution Energy Minerals Limited (ASX: EV1)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/bnJdEj0iI6wRecording date: 17th August 2023Evolution Energy Minerals Limited, based in Australia, is a mineral exploration firm. It primarily focuses on the acquisition, study, and development of the Chilalo Graphite Project located in southern Tanzania. This particular project, known for its coarse flake graphite, is situated about 100 km north of the Mozambique border, 180 km from the coastal city of Mtwara by the Indian Ocean, and 400 km south of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's metropolis. The site is in the Ruangwa District of the Lindi Region. The company's primary goal is to provide graphite products and battery materials to support the worldwide green economy.

In the dynamic realm of lithium mining, leaders like Robin Dunbar of Grid Metals, Jeffrey Wilson of Eureka Lithium, and Stephen Hanson of ACME Lithium stand out. Grid Metals, situated in southeastern Manitoba's Bird River greenstone belt, controls prized high-grade lithium pegmatites at Donner Lake and Falcon West, with a strategic advantage given their closeness to the Tanco mine, one of Canada's two lithium producers. Their journey doesn't end with lithium; their Ni-Cu-PGM-Co project, Makwa-Mayville, is also generating significant interest. Eureka Lithium, on the other hand, stands as a dominant force in Quebec's Nunavik region. They hold vast projects in emerging areas like Raglan West, Raglan South, and New Leaf Lithium Camps, and have ties to the illustrious prospector Shawn Ryan. The territory they oversee is mineral-rich, housing two active nickel mines with invaluable deep-sea port access. Meanwhile, ACME Lithium, backed by a team of industry veterans, is laser-focused on exploring and developing battery metal projects. Their expansive interests range from Nevada's Clayton Valley and Fish Lake Valley to sites in southeastern Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan. Join us for a deep dive into the innovative endeavors, hurdles, and openings these trailblazers navigate in the fast-evolving lithium sector. Subscribe for a deeper look into the multifaceted world of mining!

Recording date: 15th August 2023Join industry leaders Mark Selby, Chairman & CEO of Canada Nickel (TSX-V:CNC), Hayden Locke, President & CEO of Marimaca Copper (TSX-V: MARI), and Simon Clarke, CEO of American Lithium Corp (TSX-V:LI) as they delve deep into the future prospects of the mining sector. Canada Nickel is at the forefront, advancing the next generation of nickel-sulphide projects for the booming electric vehicle and stainless steel markets, with a unique push towards net zero carbon products anchored by their Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project. American Lithium, on the other hand, is setting benchmarks with their large-scale lithium projects, especially the TLC Lithium Claystone Project in Nevada and their ventures in Peru, which showcase considerable expansion potential. Rounding out the trio, Marimaca Copper focuses on the promising Marimaca Project, an oxide, open-pit, heap leach copper initiative in Chile's Antofagasta region. Dive into this enlightening discussion to unpack the intricacies of the mining world and its trajectory.

Interview with Chris Frostad, President & CEO of Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSX-V:PTU)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/QDsHRx2gtjgRecording date: 15th August 2023Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU) (OTCQB: PTUUF) spearheads a robust exploration operation of nine advanced uranium projects in Canada's Athabasca Basin. They have a leading joint venture at Hook Lake in collaboration with Cameco and Orano, and another joint venture at Smart Lake with Cameco. Additionally, Purepoint possesses seven projects, fully owned, showcasing uranium-rich prospects. As they undertake dynamic exploration activities across various projects, Purepoint is positioning itself as the leading uranium explorer in the world's most uranium-abundant district.

Interview with Charles FitzRoy, CEO of Bradda Head Lithium (LSE: BHL)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/pKWqsKoJeloRecording date: 15th August 2023Bradda Head Lithium Ltd. is a lithium development company primarily centered on North America. The firm holds stakes in several ventures, with its most developed ones located in Central and Western Arizona: The Basin Project (encompassing Basin East and Basin West) and the Wikieup Project.Basin East boasts an Indicated Mineral Resource of 21.2 Mt with an average grade of 891 ppm Li and 3.5% K, translating to 100 kt LCE. Additionally, it has an Inferred Mineral Resource of 73.3 Mt with an average grade of 694 ppm Li and 3.2% K, amounting to 271 kt LCE. Elsewhere in the Basin Project, SRK projects an Exploration Target ranging from 300 to 1,300 Mt of material with grades varying from 600 to 850 ppm Li, equating to 1 to 6 Mt LCE. The company is poised to progress its trio of initial projects in Arizona and simultaneously aims to tap into the potential of its pegmatite and brine ventures in Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Significantly, Bradda Head holds all its licenses at a complete equity share and is strategically located near essential infrastructure.

Interview with Eric Zaunscherb, Chairman of Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (TSX-V: CRE)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/iPNhac82fncRecording date: 14th August 2023Critical Elements aims to establish itself as a major and conscientious lithium provider for the thriving electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. The company is progressing its premier Rose lithium project in Québec, a high-purity venture nestled within its expansive landholdings of over 1,050 square kilometers. On June 13th, 2022, they unveiled the results of a feasibility study for the production of spodumene concentrate at Rose. This project boasts an impressive after-tax internal rate of return of 82.4% and an after-tax net present value of US$1.9 B, considering an 8% discount rate. Critical Elements believes that Québec's location is ideal for the US and EU markets, underscored by its solid infrastructure that includes a predominantly hydroelectric-powered grid (94%). Additionally, the Rose project has garnered the nod from the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change based on the Joint Assessment Committee's suggestions, which includes members from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Cree Nation Government. It has also secured the Certificate of Authorization under section 164 of Québec’s Environment Quality Act from the Québec Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife, and Parks.

Interview with Thomas Abraham-James, President, CEO & Co-Founder of Pulsar Helium.Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/KnRw6A7UqrIRecording date: 11th August 2023Pulsar Helium is at the forefront of the burgeoning helium exploration and development industry, born from a persistent supply shortage that has spanned over a decade with no end in sight. Pulsar's mission is to harness its helium reserves, aiming to offer a consistent supply independent of hydrocarbon production. One of the company's standout assets is the Topaz project in the USA, boasting a helium concentration of 10.5% — ranking it among the globe's most enriched sources. The company is diligently advancing efforts at Topaz to unlock its full potential. Helium is pivotal in various applications, notably in superconducting magnets, the production of semiconductors, and as a pressurizing medium in spacecraft fuel tanks.

Interview with Jason Jessup, CEO of Magna Mining Corp (TSX-V:NICU)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/FlqwpN9E73ERecording date: 11th August 2023Magna Mining specializes in the exploration and development of nickel, copper, and PGM projects in Ontario's Sudbury Region. The company primarily boasts the previously operational Shakespeare and Crean Hill Mines. The Shakespeare Mine, currently at the feasibility stage, has secured significant permits for building a 4,500-tonne daily open pit mine, a processing plant, and a tailings storage facility, all encompassed within a promising 180km2 land parcel. Meanwhile, Crean Hill, once a producer of nickel, copper, and PGM, has a technical report from August 2022.

Interview with Jason Jentz, CEO of Latitude Uranium (CSE: LUR)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/9AzTLRY0qGARecording date: 10th August 2023Latitude Uranium is currently working on two major uranium projects in Canada. We're primarily concentrating on enlarging the resource pool at Angilak, known as one of the world's top-grade uranium deposits outside the Athabasca region. Alongside this, we're also making progress with the CMB Project, located in the resource-rich Central Mineral Belt in central Labrador, neighboring the Michelin Deposit. This area showcases multiple instances of uranium and copper, as well as potential IOCG style mineral findings.

Interview with Jason Attew, President, CEO & Director of Liberty Gold (TSX: LGD)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/FOJtZ8ROtXURecording date: 9th August 2023Liberty Gold is dedicated to seeking and cultivating open pit oxide deposits in the Great Basin of the US, a hub for expansive gold projects perfect for open-pit mining. Spanning Nevada, Idaho, and Utah, this region ranks among the world's top gold producers. With deep knowledge of the Great Basin, their mission is to uncover and progress significant gold deposits for efficient open-pit mining.

Interview with Peter Doyle, CEO & MD, and Will Bridge, CDO & Executive Director of Evolve Power.Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/mqfAdN_3nkURecording date: 9th August 2023Peter Doyle, CEO of Evolve Power Limited, and Will Bridge, Chief Development Officer, discuss the transition of their Calgary-based company from coal assets to pioneering a large pump hydro energy storage platform in Alberta, Canada. They detail the challenges faced in 2021 and their subsequent strategic pivot in 2022. The duo highlights the unique opportunities in the Alberta energy market, the potential financial benefits for shareholders, and the ongoing discussions related to their coal assets with the Albertan government. The conversation also touches on future plans for relisting and project financing.

Recording date: 9th August 2023Join Geoff Atkins and Matt as they dive deep into the intricacies of the Rare Earth industry. In this enlightening conversation, they discuss the challenges companies face in balancing market demands with operational requirements. From the complexities of pricing models in a non-transparent market to the pivotal role of supply chains and their impact on financial models, this discussion is a must-watch for anyone wanting to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Rare Earths sector.

Interview with Denis Wood, Executive Chairman of KGL Resources (ASX: KGL)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/FTXfdpTF6agRecording date: 8th August 2023KGL Resources Limited is an Australian mineral explorer and developer focused on the delineation and development of the high grade Resource at the Jervois Copper Project in the Northern Territory, Australia and establishing a high grade, sustainable copper mine.Using modern, cost effective exploration methods, the Company has successfully defined a current JORC Resource of 23.80 Million tonnes at 2.02% Copper, 0.25g/t Gold and 25.3g/t Silver.The Company is currently focused on completing Project studies that will determine the optimal development scenario at Jervois, with environmental approval recommended in October 2019, and the Jervois Mining Management Plan approved by the NT Government in January 2021.

Interview with Arthur Halleran, President & CEO of Trillion Energy (CSE: TCF)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/SMjbKprORgERecording date: 4th August 2023Trillion Energy is dedicated to producing natural gas for Europe and Türkiye, holding assets in both Türkiye and Bulgaria. The firm possesses a 49% stake in the SASB natural gas field, a pioneering and extensive natural gas development project in the Black Sea, and a 19.6% interest in the Cendere oil field (with a 9.8% interest in three specific wells).

Interview with David Rae, President & CEO of Dundee Precious Metals (TSX: DPM)Dundee Precious Metals Inc. is a Canadian international gold mining company with operations and projects in Bulgaria, Namibia, Ecuador and Serbia. The company's purpose is to unlock resources and generate value to thrive and grow together, guided by its core values. Its strategic pillars related to ESG, innovation, optimizing its portfolio, and growth aim to deliver value for stakeholders. DPM allocates resources in line with its strategy. Its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DPM.

Interview with Dustin Perry, CEO of Kingfisher Metals (TSX-V: KFR)Kingfisher Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on underexplored district-scale projects in British Columbia's Golden Triangle region. The company has 100% ownership of three district-scale projects and an option to earn 100% of a fourth project. Kingfisher's properties offer potential exposure to gold, copper, silver and zinc mineralization. The company is leveraging its technical expertise to unlock value from these under-explored regions through systematic exploration.

Interview with Chris Reed, Managing Director & CEO of Neometals Ltd. (ASX: NMT)Neometals is a sustainable battery materials company that has developed proprietary technologies to recover and recycle valuable materials from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and industrial by-products.The company has three core business units focused on battery material recycling and resource recovery:Lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling through a joint venture called Primobius. This operates a commercial recycling facility in Germany and has partnered with Mercedes Benz. A larger facility in Canada with Stelco is planned for 2023.Vanadium recovery from steelmaking slag through a joint venture in Finland. This aims to produce high-purity vanadium pentoxide from slag supplied by Scandinavian steelmaker SSAB. Production is expected to start in 2023.Lithium chemicals production from brines and hard rock using Neometals' ELi electrolysis process. A pilot plant with Portuguese company Bondalti is under development targeting 25,000 tonnes per annum of lithium hydroxide.Neometals also owns the Barrambie titanium-vanadium project in Australia. This is one of the world's highest-grade deposits and a take-or-pay offtake deal is being finalised to support the export of titanium concentrate to China.In summary, Neometals is leveraging proprietary technologies to sustainably produce battery materials by recycling end-of-life products and recovering co-products from industrial processes. Its commercial facilities are expected to come online in 2023.

Interview with Raymond Jannas, CEO & Director of ATEX Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ATX)ATEX’s flagship property is the Valeriano copper-gold project located 125km east of Vallenar city, within the Link Belt, in north-central Chile. The Company is focused on delineating and growing the copper-gold porphyry resource underlying a surface oxide gold deposit. Drill results to date confirm the presence of a major copper-gold porphyry system that is open in all directions. Valeriano is adjacent to the El Encierro deposit, a joint venture between Antofagasta (51%) and Barrick Gold (49%). The project is within a 120-km long zone – internally referred as the Link Belt – connecting the Maricunga gold porphyry belt to the El Indio high-sulphidation gold-epithermal belt that hosts significant copper-gold deposits. Other companies active in this area include Filo Mining, Teck Resources, Newmont Mining as well as Lundin Mining.ATEX is supported by shareholders with a long-standing track record of successful resource investment. Pierre Lassonde, co-founder of Franco-Nevada is the company’s single largest shareholder, followed by a resource-focused mutual fund. Elsewhere in northern Chile, ATEX has initiated a low cost generative exploration program exploring for high sulphidation precious metals deposits and has staked a number of properties for review.

Interview with Mark Brennan, Executive Chairman of Ascendant Resources (TSX: ASND)Ascendant Resources Inc. (TSX: ASND) is a Toronto-based mining company focused on exploring and developing the Lagoa Salgada VMS project in Portugal. This project is located on the Iberian Pyrite Belt and contains significant resources of zinc, copper, lead, tin, silver and gold. The North Zone has over 10 million tonnes of measured and indicated resources with high zinc content. The South Zone has over 15 million tonnes of indicated and inferred resources with high copper content. The deposit shows typical characteristics of VMS deposits in the region and has substantial upside exploration potential across the large 7,209ha concession area. The project also demonstrates positive economics in preliminary assessments, with scalability for future resource growth.Located just 80km from Lisbon, Lagoa Salgada has exceptional infrastructure access. Ascendant currently holds a 50% interest in the project through its stake in Redcorp, with the opportunity to earn-in up to 80% ownership. The Lagoa Salgada opportunity offers Ascendant a low-cost entry point to a sizable exploration and development project with demonstrated mineable scale. Beyond this flagship project, Ascendant continues to evaluate producing and developing mining assets to add to its portfolio.

Interview with Francis Macdonald, CEO of Li-FT Power (CSE: LIFT)Li-FT Power is focused on exploring and developing hard rock lithium deposits in Canada. The company's flagship project is the Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories, which hosts 13 significant spodumene pegmatites exposed at surface. Historic sampling indicates the pegmatites have high lithium grades of 1-2% Li2O.Drilling commenced at Yellowknife in June 2022 and initial holes have intersected wide intervals of spodumene mineralization. Li-FT plans an aggressive 45,000 meter drill program through November to delineate an initial mineral resource. The project benefits from excellent infrastructure with road access and proximity to rail.Li-FT is also advancing an early stage exploration portfolio in Quebec's James Bay region, where the company is using systematic till sampling to pinpoint buried lithium pegmatites. Drilling has commenced at the Rupert project and will be expanded to other targets. Additional field work is planned at the Cali project in the Northwest Territories.With a tight share structure and over $35 million in cash, Li-FT is well funded to advance its projects. The company aims to fast track Yellowknife to a preliminary economic assessment within 18 months. Li-FT's portfolio provides exposure to multiple lithium projects in mining friendly Canadian jurisdictions.

Interview with Scott Macmillan, MD of Invictus Energy (ASX: IVZ)Invictus Energy, an independent Australian oil and gas company, is unlocking the potential of Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin. This largely unexplored interior rift basin is one of Africa's most promising hydrocarbon regions.With the successful maiden Mukuyu-1/ST1 well, Invictus has validated a working petroleum system. The well encountered 13 potential pay zones, setting the stage for further appraisal.Mukuyu-2, slated to spud in Q3 2023, will target gas-condensate and light oil in the Upper Angwa and Pebbly Arkose. Additional prospects in the deeper Angwa and untested Post Dande are set to provide further upside.Supported by these high-impact wells, Invictus is strategically positioned to open up an exciting new energy province. The company offers investors a compelling opportunity to participate in frontier African exploration.

Interview with Frederick Bell, Executive Director & CEO of Elemental Altus Royalties (TSX-V: ELE)Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. (TSX-V: ELE) is an income-generating precious metals royalty company with 10 producing royalties and a portfolio of pre-production and exploration stage assets across 14 jurisdictions. The company recently announced the completion of Lundin Mining Corporation’s acquisition of a 51% stake in the Caserones copper-molybdenum mine in Chile. Elemental Altus holds an effective 0.473% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on Caserones, covering a 170 square kilometre area which includes all current reserves and resources and many regional targets. Elemental Altus has also executed an agreement to sell its Diba Gold Project in western Mali to Allied Gold Corporation. The sale provides near-term cash flow and royalties on future production from Diba, adding to Elemental Altus' portfolio of producing royalty assets.

Interview with Alex Underwood, Managing Director of Empire Energy (ASX: EEG)Empire Energy, an ASX listed company, is an active developer in the Betaloo Basin, Australia's Northern Territory, with a growing resource and advancing pilot study. The company has drilled significant horizontal wells over the past year and observed encouraging flow rates from these wells. They also reported a substantial resource upgrade, now holding 1.7 trillion cubic feet of independently assessed discovered resource.The company's focus is shifting towards pilot production, including all the groundwork needed to arrive at a final investment decision for the project. They aim to start construction in the coming year and move into production shortly after. The end goal is to make the company attractive to the market and potential acquirers.Empire Energy has a prospective resource of over 40 trillion cubic feet of gas, which could provide significant LNG exports. They are aiming to de-risk this vast resource and see a potential for substantial value creation, similar to the experiences of other unconventional oil and gas companies in Australia and the US.The company plans to bring large international oil and gas companies into the project as joint venture partners. However, these potential partners need to see that the gas can be commercially extracted before making significant investments. The pilot project, therefore, aims to provide longer-term flow data and repeatability of results to convince potential future partners.The market opportunity for Empire Energy's gas is strong, with Australia facing significant shortages on its East Coast. The company is receiving strong interest for gas from the pilot project and views this as a significant driver of near-term value.

Interview with Keith Bowes, MD of Lotus Resources (ASX: LOT) Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/RwUKk4Hj-KQRecording date: 25th July 2023Lotus Resources Limited, a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: LOT) and the OTCQB (LTSRF), holds an 85% stake in the Kayelekera Uranium Project located in Malawi, Africa.Presently, Kayelekera is under care and maintenance. Before its closure due to persistently low uranium prices, it was a highly productive asset, having produced about 11 million pounds of uranium.In August 2022, Lotus issued a Re-Start Definitive Feasibility (DFS) Study which underscored Kayelekera's status as one of the world's lowest capital cost uranium projects, with costs amounting to US$88m. The study also confirmed that the project has the potential to rapidly resume production – requiring only 15 months for construction and refurbishment – following a final investment decision (FID).

Interview with Alan Carter, President & CEO of Cabral Gold (TSX-V: CBR)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/c5MbDpnIZd4Recording date: 25th July 2023Cabral Gold, a junior resource enterprise, primarily focuses on identifying, exploring, and developing mineral properties, predominantly gold locations in Brazil. It holds complete ownership of the Cuiú Cuiú gold district in the Tapajós Region, situated in Pará, a northern state of Brazil. The Cuiú Cuiú project has outlined two significant gold deposits to date, with National Instrument 43-101 compliant resources of 21.6 million tonnes at 0.87 g/t gold (604,000 ounces) indicated and 19.8 million tonnes at 0.84 g/t gold (534,500 ounces) inferred.The Tapajós Gold Province, the largest gold rush site in Brazil's history, yielded an estimated 30 to 50 million ounces of placer gold from 1978 to 1995. Historically, Cuiú Cuiú, the area with the most extensive placer workings in the Tapajós, has been credited with an estimated production of 2 million ounces of placer gold.

Interview with Alexandra Woodyer Sherron, President & CEO of Empress Royalty Corp. (TSX-V:EMPR)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/B54A_w1C0J4Recording date: 18th July 2023Empress Royalty, a company specializing in royalty and streaming creation, presents investors with a well-rounded portfolio of gold and silver investments. Since their public listing in December 2020, the company has shown continuous growth by actively investing in development and production stage projects of mining companies requiring non-dilutive capital, thereby building a solid portfolio of precious metal investments.The organization prides itself on implementing a financially disciplined approach to invest in cost-effective operations with experienced management teams that exhibit high growth potential. This strategic model allows Empress Royalty to leverage the stable cash flow and long-term capital gains from their streaming and royalty investments, facilitating constant revenue generation and value creation for their shareholders. As part of their strategic partnerships, Empress Royalty is delighted to collaborate with Endeavour Financial and Terra Capital, both of which enhance Empress Royalty's access to global investment opportunities. In addition to broadening the investment horizon, these alliances also infuse unique mining finance expertise, sophisticated deal structuring, and capital market accessibility into Empress Royalty's operations.

Interview with Darren Townsend, CDO of Neometals (ASX: NMT)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/JoAZ_iz8ADMRecording date: 18th July 2023Neometals is a pioneering Minerals and Advanced Materials project development company, dedicated to sustainable battery materials production. With a forward-thinking approach to circular economic principles, the company has created an array of green battery materials processing technologies designed to lessen dependence on traditional mining and processing methods. At the heart of the company's innovative strategies are three core battery materials businesses, each of which is commercialising proprietary, low-cost, and low-carbon process technologies through incorporated joint ventures.Among these businesses, the Lithium-ion Battery ("LIB") Recycling division, a joint venture with global plant builder SMS group, offers a commercial disposal service, producing valuable materials like nickel, cobalt, and lithium from production scrap and end-of-life LIBs. Another venture is the Vanadium Recovery business, aimed at producing high-purity vanadium pentoxide from steelmaking by-product ("Slag"). Lastly, the Lithium Chemicals division focuses on producing battery-quality lithium hydroxide using the patented ELi™ electrolysis process. Additionally, Neometals oversees the Barrambie Titanium and Vanadium Project, boasting one of the world's highest-grade hard-rock titanium-vanadium deposits. In all its ventures, Neometals is reshaping the way the world perceives and uses mineral resources.

Interview with Aneel Waraich, Exec. VP of Steppe Gold (TSX:STGO)Steppe Gold, the leading precious metals firm in Mongolia, initiated production in 2020, and it's predicted to generate 160,000oz of gold from the currently active oxide zone in its wholly-owned, principal ATO Gold Mine. The company recently revised its ATO Phase 2 enlargement project to approximately 103,000oz of gold, which includes a 12-year mining lifecycle, leading to a total duration of 14 years until 2036, at an AISC of roughly US $850.As part of its growth strategies, Steppe Gold has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Anacortes Mining. This acquisition will catalyze Steppe Gold's evolution into a diverse asset, multi-jurisdictional gold corporation with existing production and developing projects in both Mongolia and Peru - two of the world's most promising yet largely unexplored gold provinces. The newly amalgamated entity is projected to have a potential development profile of over 200,000oz and a gold resource base surpassing 4.5Moz.

Interview with Philippe Cloutier, President & CEO of Cartier Resources (TSX-V:ECR)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/_2_8x8qBsq8Recording date: 21st July 2023Established in 2006, Cartier Resources Inc. is a Val-d’Or-based firm that specializes in the exploration of advanced gold projects. All of the company's ventures are situated in Quebec, a location renowned globally as one of the leading mining jurisdictions. Cartier is presently propelling the progression of its primary venture, the Chimo Mine Project. With a cash standing of over $2.5 million, the company enjoys substantial corporate and institutional support, counting among its endorsers Agnico Eagle Mines, O3 Mining, and several Quebec investment funds.

Interview with Oliver Turner, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development of Karora Resources (TSX: KRR).Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/9GRXi4LuRi0Recording date: 20th July 2023Karora Resources is a diversified mineral resource corporation primarily devoted to securing, scrutinizing, assessing, and enhancing properties rich in precious metals. Its aspiration is to transform into a top-tier, sustainable, and superior mid-level producer.With an ambitious growth blueprint in motion, Karora intends to augment its predicted yearly gold output to roughly 200,000 ounces by 2024, marking a significant increase from the 2020 production levels. Concurrently, it aims to lower expenses at its interconnected Beta Hunt Gold Mine and Higginsville Gold Operations, both located in Western Australia. The Higginsville processing facility, a cost-effective plant with a capacity of 1.6 Mtpa, receives full-capacity feed from both Karora's subterranean Beta Hunt mine and the Higginsville mines.

Join Joanne Jobin, known as the Queen of the North, as she reflects on the recent success and growth of a mining event in Quebec City. Discover how the conference experienced a remarkable 100% increase in attendance within a year, leading to the announcement of new dates and a larger venue. Joanne shares insights on the upcoming conference, which aims to attract global companies and investors, and discusses her vision for expanding the event's reach while giving back to the industry and supporting women in developing countries. Tune in to learn more about the exciting developments and plans for the future

Interview with Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals (ASX: SVM)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/zUs0Pzn0bRkRecording date: 19th July 2023Sovereign Metals, a company dedicated to mineral exploration and development, owns and operates a highly prospective rutile deposit in Malawi, situated near the capital city, Lilongwe. The company has successfully identified a rutile province of global significance within its extensive Malawian land holdings.In the heart of Malawi lies Kasiya, known for being the world's largest natural rutile deposit and one of the most substantial flake graphite deposits. Sovereign Metals is on a mission to establish a sustainable operation that can supply the high-demand natural rutile and graphite to international markets.In June 2022, an Expanded Scoping Study (ESS) validated Kasiya's potential to become one of the world’s largest and most cost-effective producers of natural rutile and natural graphite. The study also highlighted that the global warming potential is significantly lower than other existing and planned operations.Sovereign Metals is currently progressing with an advanced Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) for Kasiya, which will augment the initial findings of the ESS. The results of the PFS are expected to be announced in the coming months.

Interview with Hugh Agro, President & CEO of Revival Gold (TSX-V: RVG)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/Yd2aald8D30Recording date: 12th July 2023Revival Gold, a company focused on gold exploration and development, is making headway on the Beartrack-Arnett Gold Project situated in Idaho, USA.Previously known as the biggest past-producing gold mine in Idaho, Beartrack-Arnett is set to potentially restart open pit heap leach gold production operations as suggested by a recent Preliminary Feasibility Study. The project enjoys the advantage of comprehensive existing infrastructure.Since taking over the Beartrack-Arnett property in 2017, Revival Gold has recorded one of the most significant new gold discoveries in the United States in the past ten years. The vein of minerals at Beartrack stretches for more than five kilometers and remains unexplored both laterally and at greater depths. Additionally, the Arnett site also presents potential for further exploration in all directions.

Interview with Max Porterfield, President & CEO of Callinex Mines (TSX-V: CNX)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/CyQkM3ZVgWMRecording date: 12th July 2023Callinex Mines Inc. (CNX on TSXV and CLLXF on OTCQX) is making significant progress with its diverse portfolio of deposits rich in base and precious metals, situated in well-established Canadian mining regions. The company's attention is particularly on the Rainbow and Alchemist deposits within the Pine Bay Project in the Flin Flon Mining District, due to their rapid expansion. These deposits are advantageously located near existing infrastructure.Another important asset within Callinex's portfolio is the Nash Creek Project in New Brunswick's Bathurst Mining District, known for its VMS richness. Based on a 2018 PEA, this project shows robust economic potential with a pre-tax IRR of 34.1% (25.2% after tax) and an NPV8% of $230 million ($128 million post-tax), assuming $1.25 Zinc.In Newfoundland, Callinex owns 100% of the Point Leamington Deposit, which lies in one of Canada's most lucrative VMS and Gold Districts. The company has prepared a pit-constrained Indicated Mineral Resource of 5.0 Mt at 2.5 g/t AuEq, translating to 402 koz AuEq (which includes 145.7 koz gold, 60.0 Mlb copper, 153.5 Mlb zinc, 2.0 Moz silver, 1.5 Mlb lead). Additionally, it has an inferred pit-constrained Mineral Resource of 13.7 Mt at 2.24 g/t AuEq, equating to 986.5 koz AuEq (composed of 354.8 koz gold, 110.2 Mlb copper, 527.3 Mlb zinc, 6.2 Moz silver, 7.0 Mlb lead), and an out-of-pit Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.7 Mt at 3.06 g/t AuEq for 168.5 koz AuEq (65.4 koz gold, 13.3 Mlb copper, 102.9 Mlb zinc, 1.4 Moz Ag, 2.6 Mlb lead).

Recording date: 6th July 2023Nickel popped back up away from $20,000 level to $20,500 to $21,000 level. Again, still expect some near-term weakness and break below $20,000, but nickel continues to be resilient.Good news is earlier drop in nickel prices have continued to lead to “Great Compression” – sulphate discount dropped by more than half as sulphate prices increased as LME prices dropped and NPI discounts also shrank despite less than stellar stainless market with NPI prices dropping slightly and not following larger drop in nickel prices.Grab bag of itemsClean Air Metals doing reset after having to restate resource. Updated metallurgical test program consisted of locked cycle tests on a variety of composite samples with a range of head grades from both the Current and Escape deposits and delivered recoveries of 70.2% to 80.9% Platinum (Pt) and 74.0% to 86.9% Palladium (Pd) and copper recoveries from 89.9% to 96.3% and nickel recoveries from 55 to 57%. Testing ability to produce separate nickel-PGE and copper concentratesGlencore Plc said on Monday it had proposed to buy the remaining stake in copper miner PolyMet Mining it does not already own for about $71 million. The Swiss commodity trader already owns 82.26% of PolyMet. In June, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they are revoking NewRange's permit to develop its NorthMet copper-nickel mine, formerly known as PolyMet, near Hoyt Lakes. The Corps claims NewRange failed to meet EPA clean water standards.Toyota discussed solid state battery by 2027: its “technological breakthrough” will resolve durability issues, allowing an EV powered by a solid-state battery to have a range of 1,200km and a charging time of 10 minutes or less. People get worried that a new battery - Solid state just refers to form of electrolyte doesn’t change which anode or cathode you would use.Queensland State announced that it would invest A$245M (US$164M) into helping expand its critical minerals sector. The amount includes a fund of A$100M that will support new investment into mining projects in the region alone. The new announcement states that the Queensland government will help mining companies in a multitude of ways. First, the state will allocate A$55M for investments to reduce rent for new and existing exploration minerals permits to A$0 for the next five years. One of the main highlights of the announcement was that there will be a A$100M Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, which will support new project investment. Additionally, Queensland will also spend approximately A$75M to establish critical mineral zones, initially in the cities of Julia Creek, Richmond, and around Mount Isa, to help advance critical minerals projects. Along with these initial investments, Queensland will also establish an integrated office to oversee the critical mineral sector development and help attract international investment. The state government will also invest A$5M for critical minerals mining waste and tailings, as well as A$8M to fund scientific research including circular economy initiatives, with A$1M to be used for advance research and ESG.Stellantis battery plant which had halted construction in Ontario, Canada as felt that government hadn’t lived up to matching IRA benefits. Province of Ontario agreed would provide up to $5 billion in tax breaks based on production over a 10-year term. He said the other $10-billion in tax breaks would come from the federal government. Ontario minister Vic Fedeli - "It's not like the incentive money that the province and the feds delivered to the battery company," he said. "We invested $500 million in capital. This is like a performance incentive or a tax break. It's not a cheque per se.Horizonte Minerals Plc (AIM/TSX: HZM) (“Horizonte” or the “Company”), a nickel company developing two Tier 1 assets in Brazil, is pleased to announce that it has received its mining approval permits allowing it to commence mining. Araguaia Nickel Project Line 1 remains on-schedule for production in Q1 2024 with over 50% of the construction programme completed to date. FS for doubling production to 29ktpa on track for 2nd half 2023.Posco Holdings announced earlier this week its plans to invest $93bn into battery materials, hydrogen and its green steel business by 2030.Wyloo reached 90% ownership of Mincor and can now mandatory close to 100%. Also made clear that not done doing nickel acquisitions.

Interview with David Kelley, CEO of Chakana Copper Corp. (TSX-V: PERU)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/41ekYMnHDsMRecording date: 11th September 2023Chakana Copper is a company focused on the exploration and development of the Soledad project, which encompasses copper-gold-silver mineralization in Peru. Led by President and CEO David Kelly, Chakana Copper aims to uncover a significant deposit of high-grade minerals in the region.The Soledad project stands out due to its exceptional grade, with an initial resource containing approximately 1.8% copper equivalent. Notably, the deposit also contains substantial amounts of precious metals alongside the copper, adding to its value.The project's primary attraction lies in the vast footprint of the mineral system. This attracted the attention of Goldfields, a strategic investor, who has invested $12 million in the project since 2019. Goldfields recognizes the immense upside potential of the large mineral system, indicating the prospects of a significant discovery.

Interview with Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & CEO of G Mining Ventures (TSX-V: GMIN)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/ug4Sfg1oxtsRecording date: 10th July 2023G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSXV: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) is a mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal projects, to capitalize on the value uplift from successful mine development. GMIN is well-positioned to grow into the next mid-tier precious metals producer by leveraging strong access to capital and proven development expertise. GMIN is currently anchored by its flagship Tocantinzinho Gold Project in mining friendly and prospective State of Pará, Brazil.

Interview with Neil Young, MD & CEO of Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR).Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/hPh1SNucXfARecording date: 10th July 2023Elixir Energy Limited (ASX: EXR) is an ASX listed gas exploration and development company. It is currently primarily focused on an exploration and appraisal program targeting natural gas in the form of coal-bed methane (CBM – known as coal seam gas – CSG -in Australia) in the South Gobi, Mongolia and Queensland, Australia. Elixir Energy has been developing the Gobi H2 green hydrogen project and solar project in Mongolia.

Interview with Joe Hebert, President & CEO of OutCrop Silver & Gold (TSX-V: OCG)Outcrop Silver is rapidly advancing the Santa Ana high-grade silver deposit with ongoing expansion drilling. Outcrop Silver is also progressing exploration on four gold projects with world-class discovery potential in Colombia. These assets are being advanced by a highly disciplined and seasoned professional team with decades of experience in Colombia.

Interview with Tom Meyer, President & CEO of Archer Exploration (CSE: RCHR)Recording date: 6th July 2023Archer Exploration (RCHR) is a leading nickel exploration and development company with a strong emphasis on the Canadian market. Headed by Tom Meyer, the company's President and CEO, Archer Exploration focuses on two key projects in their portfolio. One of these projects is the Grasset project, situated in Quebec, while the other comprises a large land package of nickel exploration projects in the Sudbury Camp.Tom Meyer brings a wealth of experience to the company, having worked as a metallurgist and mining analyst in the past. His background includes working for prominent consulting firms, as well as renowned mining companies like Inco (now Vale) and Falconbridge (now Glencore). With his expertise, Tom Meyer possesses a deep understanding of mineral processing and nickel minerals in Canada.Archer Exploration's flagship asset is the Grasset project, located in the Abitibi region of Quebec. This project gained significant attention in 2012 when nickel was accidentally discovered during gold exploration activities. Previously owned by Balmoral, the project became non-core when it was acquired by Walbridge, which focused primarily on gold assets. Recognizing the potential value of the Grasset project, Archer Exploration seized the opportunity to acquire it from Walbridge.The Grasset project stands out due to its high-grade nickel sulfides and exceptionally low carbon footprint. It offers a cleaner and more stable source of nickel compared to laterite deposits in Southeast Asia, which often present environmental challenges. Archer Exploration aims to expand the resource base at Grasset by drilling deeper and defining additional nickel units. The company plans to double the intersection depth below the existing resource, potentially reaching depths of 1,200 to 1,500 meters.Despite temporary pauses in operations due to forest fires in Quebec, Archer remains committed to advancing its exploration efforts at Grasset. Over the next six months, the company aims to complete its drilling program, incorporate data from various drilling techniques, and refine the geological model. Archer Exploration's comprehensive approach positions it as a promising player in the Canadian nickel market, with significant potential for resource growth and value creation.

Interview with Tim Moody, CEO of Pan Global Resources (TSX-V: PGZ)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/DywHWoLRKA4Recording date: 6th July 2023Pan Global is an exploration company primarily focused on discovering copper, tin, and other metal deposits in southern Spain. Their flagship project, the Escacena Copper Project, is located in the Iberian Pyrite Belt near Seville, an internationally recognized volcanic-hosted massive sulphide district. Spanning approximately 5,800 hectares, Escacena is the centerpiece of their operations.Additionally, Pan Global is actively engaged in exploration activities at the Aguilas Project, situated near Cordoba in northern Andalucia. Covering an area of around 16,000 hectares, Aguilas represents another significant area of interest for the company.

Recording date: 28th June 2023In this insightful discussion, Hayden Locke, CEO of Marimaca Copper, sheds light on the contrasting properties of oxides and sulfides within the copper industry. They explain that copper mineralization initially begins as primary sulfide mineralization, which is present in geological deposits. As meteoric surface water interacts with these minerals, they undergo transformation and become oxides. Oxides are typically found closer to the surface or in near-surface locations, although they can also exist undercover in large deposits. The distinguishing factor between oxides and sulfides lies in their processing methods and eventual utilization.Oxide copper species, for the most part, are leachable and can be dissolved using acid or weak acid solutions, resulting in efficient recovery of copper ions. Conversely, sulfides do not leach easily, necessitating a different treatment approach. The sulfide minerals need to be ground and separated from other minerals to produce a concentrate. Another significant disparity lies in the final products of these processes. Oxide projects yield high-purity copper cathodes, while sulfide operations generate concentrates that are subsequently sent to smelters for further processing into various copper products.Marimaca Copper's CEO further discusses the presence of secondary sulfide minerals such as chalcopyrite and covellite within their deposits. These materials can undergo a longer leaching cycle, resulting in lower recovery rates. While oxide deposits can be relatively large, their economic viability and scale differ from sulfide projects due to variations in capital costs. Overall, understanding the differences between oxides and sulfides is crucial for effectively navigating the copper industry and optimizing resource utilization.

Interview with Gerard O'Donovan, CEO of Battery Age Minerals (ASX: BM8)Recording date: 5th July 2023Battery Age Minerals is a company with a focus on battery minerals, aiming to generate increased shareholder value through the rapid growth of its primary Falcon Lake Lithium Project located in Ontario, Canada.The company is also seeking opportunities for growth in its battery metal portfolio through the acquisition of other tenements worldwide related to batteries.Furthermore, Battery Age Minerals recognizes the significance of diversification into downstream lithium processing as a means to secure value along the supply chain. The company is actively exploring available opportunities surrounding its Ontario asset in order to establish a presence in the chemicals industry.Battery Age Minerals places strong emphasis on sustainable development across all of its assets. It considers the protection of the environment through effective management and governance as a key factor in contributing to the global energy transition.

Interview with Mike Struthers, CEO of Luca Mining (TSX-V: LUCA)Recording date: 5th July 2023Luca Mining (LUCA) is a gold mining company with operations in Mexico. They have been in the mining industry since 2009 and currently have an operating mine as well as a second project that is under construction. Recently, the company achieved a significant milestone by announcing a production capacity of 500 tons per day at their Tahuehueto gold mine. This achievement was made possible through organizational changes and the addition of construction management expertise to streamline operations. Luca Mining is now focused on further increasing their production to reach a target of 1,000 tons per day by the end of the year. With a commitment to delivering on their promises, Luca Mining aims to build a strong reputation in the market and capitalize on the favorable precious metal prices and their extensive resource base. The company sees opportunities for growth and expansion both within their immediate mine area and across their concession or license area, indicating potential upside and attractive prospects for the future.

Interview with James Sykes, CEO of Metal Energy (TSX:MERG)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/mZCaJpOIaa4Recording date: 5th July 2023Metal Energy (MERG) is a company that is venturing into the lithium market with its new project, SourceRock, located in Northwestern Ontario. Led by CEO James Sykes, the company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for lithium, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.Previously focused on nickel, Metal Energy recognized the subdued state of the nickel market and the potential of lithium as a long-term investment. The company decided to shift its focus to lithium, considering its promising future and the increasing valuation of lithium assets.The SourceRock project was discovered by a prospector who identified the presence of salty water, indicating potential lithium brines. Metal Energy staked a significant area within the Sibley basin, a sedimentary basin with favorable geological conditions for lithium deposits.

Recording date: 28th June 2023Mark Selby discusses multiple nickel projects and provides insights into the current state of the nickel market. According to Mark Selby, the nickel price has finally reached the anticipated level of $9 per pound ($20,000 per ton), although there are concerns about a potential slowdown in China and the impact of inflation on rate hikes. Despite these concerns, Mark Selby expects the battery metals sector, including nickel, to rebound as restocking and increased demand in the battery supply chain continue. The discussion also touches on the behavior of other battery metals, such as lithium, which has seen a decrease in prices but remains significantly higher than a few years ago.Mark Selby highlights the impact of Russian nickel imports in relieving tight inventories in China, leading to a compression of premiums and a convergence of prices. Several nickel projects are mentioned, including Talon's permit application for a mine in Minnesota, Arava's drilling activities near the Kabanga deposit in Tanzania, Centaurus' acquisition of off-take rights for a nickel discovery in Brazil, FPX's progress in pre-feasibility studies, and Texmod's promising metallurgical results for their nickel project. Additionally, the discussion briefly touches on carbon capture and storage projects in Quebec, which have attracted interest from large companies seeking carbon storage solutions. Overall, Mark Selby provides a comprehensive overview of the nickel market and various projects making progress in the industry.

Interview with Gregory Hall, CEO of Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE)Our previous interview: https://youtu.be/SveIT6bOcdIRecording date: 3rd July 2023Alligator Energy Ltd is an Australian, ASX-listed, exploration company focused on uranium and energy related minerals, principally cobalt-nickel. Alligator’s Directors have significant experience in the exploration, development and operations of both uranium and nickel projects (both laterites and sulphides).

Recording date: 23rd June 2023Geoff Atkins is the managing partner of Strategic Minerals Group, a consultancy company with a strong focus on the rare earth industry. With over 15 years of experience, Geoff and his team provide valuable guidance to companies in transitioning from development to operational phases. They apply their extensive knowledge to advise on supply chain sustainability, ESG provisions, and the importance of responsible mining practices.During a recent meeting of rare earth companies in Barcelona, Geoff observed a diverse range of attendees representing different sectors of the supply chain. The discussions centered around the need for certainty in pricing and supply, as well as the significance of sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain. OEMs emphasized traceability and stable pricing as vital factors for their ability to pass costs onto customers and maintain competitiveness.Geoff's expertise lies in helping companies successfully enter the production phase. He understands the challenges faced by rare earth developers and stresses the importance of proving their ability to produce high-quality products that meet specifications. Additionally, Geoff recognizes the financial aspects involved in rare earth production, including securing financing for pilot and demonstration plants. His aim is to support companies in establishing reliable supply chains and delivering projects on time and within budget.