Dig Deep

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• How Industry Events Shape Global Mining Policy, Investment, and Supply Chains 01.06.2026 39min

  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 wider supply chain across the sector. Andrew also shares insights into his own journey within mining, how he developed his knowledge and network within the industry, and some of the influential books, personalities, and conversations that helped shape his understanding of the sector. We also discuss some of the major trends currently impacting mining globally, including the growing influence of government policy, critical minerals strategies, supply chain security, and the increasing importance of downstream and midstream processing. Andrew gives his perspective on the evolving role of Asian financial centres such as Hong Kong and Singapore within global mining finance, the commodities attracting the most market attention today and lessons he’s learned around mining investment from some of the industry’s most respected investors. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit https://www.mining-international.org/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining conferences serve a dual purpose by delivering a return on investment through face-to-face business networking while providing specialized, non-Googleable educational content. A major ongoing trend in the mining sector is the rapidly increasing involvement of governments—particularly the US and Saudi Arabia—in shaping mining investment and critical mineral policies. The Western mining sector is beginning to realize the critical importance of midstream and downstream processing to build independent and resilient supply chains. Despite Western skepticism, Hong Kong remains a highly vibrant, multi-billion dollar financial center that heavily drives mining finance and listings for major companies. BEST MOMENTS "Online events are great, but there's a real power in meeting people face-to-face... that's something that the events business can really go and deliver." "What's great about the mining industry is how open everyone is, how much everyone wants to go and share information, and how passionate people feel about the mining industry..." "Whatever one may think about China, it has a 50-year plan, and it executes it really, really well. And I think that the West is now realizing that we need to have that more long-term sort of planning." "I've seen many really great conferences fail due to poor execution, and I've seen many average conferences succeed due to great execution. So for me, when I apply that to mining investment, I think if you've got a great management team, then they may be very good at executing the asset" GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-thake-0b14621/ www.imarcglobal.com www.resourcingtomorrow.com https://www.futuremineralsforum.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/
• The Next Frontier of Copper: Scaling Responsibly in Zambia 28.05.2026 50min

  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 explore what attracted Ricus to Makor at this stage of his career, why he believes Zambia remains one of the most misunderstood copper opportunities globally, and how long-term consolidation strategies differ from the traditional junior mining model. We also discuss the realities of building scalable mining businesses, the importance of social licence and stakeholder alignment, and what separates projects with genuine scale potential from those driven purely by market narrative. In addition, Ricus shares his thoughts on one of mining’s biggest long-term challenges, responsibly integrating artisanal and small-scale mining into the broader mining economy through initiatives like Mine-Hive and why the industry must rethink how future copper supply is discovered, developed, and delivered if it’s going to meet growing global demand over the coming decades. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS True project scale in modern copper mining often relies on consolidating smaller, high-grade deposits across a specific district to feed a central processing facility, rather than searching for one rare mega-deposit. Securing a social license to operate is a privilege that must be actively earned from day one through genuine, hands-on community engagement, rather than treated as a distant, compliance-driven metric. The artisanal and small-scale mining sectors comprise ninety percent of the global mining workforce but remain severely underrepresented and locked out of crucial developmental capital. Mining company failures typically stem from systemic human leadership gaps and unaddressed operational risks during the execution phase, rather than a failure to find resources. BEST MOMENTS “We actually get asked to come and operate in certain communities because of the way we operate." "True scale in a lot of places will look like that... it's not necessarily going to be the one large, big asset that that makes a company." "You don't necessarily need to spend millions of dollars to make a big difference in people's lives" "Artisanal and small-scale mining is basically ninety percent of the mining industry's workforce... and they are totally underrepresented and they really struggle to get access to capital. GUEST RESOURCES https://www.makorresources.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/makorresources/ https://www.instagram.com/makorresources/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbitMzJC4TAd5ZY5f2toaHA 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/
• Building a District-Scale Silver Platform in Mexico with Adam McKinnon 21.05.2026 33min

  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 the centre of a growing global conversation around silver supply, electrification, and precious metals demand. We discuss the strategy behind consolidating a district-scale silver platform in Mexico, the significance of the recent Yoquivo JORC Resource, and why the company believes there is substantial upside still to come from its exploration pipeline. We explore Adam’s views on leadership in mining, balancing geology with capital markets, the importance of local expertise, and where he sees the biggest opportunities emerging in precious metals exploration over the next decade. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Advanced Metals has efficiently built a portfolio exceeding 100 million ounces of silver equivalent along Mexico's prolific Sierra Madre belt for less than $5 million USD. Recent JORC resource validation at the Yakivo project has revealed significant, high-grade unsampled core that redefines the site's potential from a narrow-vein system to a bulk-tonnage project. Establishing an almost entirely Mexican local team and advisory network is critical to navigating community relations, legal systems, and environmental compliance effectively. Significant opportunities still exist in mature mining districts by applying modern technologies like high-resolution LiDAR surveys to re-evaluate previously drilled areas. BEST MOMENTS "We have pulled together this plus-100-million-ounce silver equivalent portfolio now for a total cost, current cost, of less than $5 million US dollars." "When you look at these projects systematically and scientifically, you often get a lot further than when you take an ad hoc approach." "You want Mexican nationals to be interacting with Mexican nationals in these places... that in-country experience is absolutely invaluable." "There is a lot of value to be unlocked by looking differently at some of the exploration that has already been done... there are a lot of discoveries actually hiding in plain sight." GUEST RESOURCES https://advancemetals.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/advance-metals-ltd/ https://x.com/advancemetltd 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/
• Bespoke Anode Materials and the Reality of Critical Mineral Supply Chains with Matthieu Bos 18.05.2026 23min

  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 from the DRC to Morocco, Quebec, and the United States.   In this conversation, we explore how he thinks about building critical minerals projects, winning sophisticated capital, assessing jurisdictional risk, and where the mining industry needs to go next to turn supply chain ambition into real production. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Falcon Energy Materials has shifted away from traditional mining to focus exclusively on the chemical processing and transformation of graphite into anode materials. Morocco is an ideal location for battery material manufacturing due to its green energy resources, supportive government, and unique free trade agreements with both the United States and Europe. The battery supply chain is highly rigid and customised, meaning anode production facilities must be tailored to specific clients, batteries, and end-product vehicles rather than producing a generic commodity. Maintaining secure asset titles is the foundational requirement for mining companies to successfully operate and protect institutional investor capital in any jurisdiction. BEST MOMENTS "We are no longer really in the mining business, we're really in the... material sciences business, the transformation of graphite concentrate into what we call anode material." "You cannot just move the little Lego blocks around... We're making one product which is generic, but it's bespoke for the specific client, and that is true up and down the whole value chain." "You should never go for a project that is sub-economic just because it is in the US. You have to go where you have the best rocks." "It is very pleasant if you go to bed at night and you wake up the next morning that you still own the same asset as that you were owning that night before." GUEST RESOURCES  https://www.falconem.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/falconem/ 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/
• Building a Copper Legacy: The IPO Journey of Kaoko Metals 14.05.2026 45min

  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 this conversation we’ll explore why Kaoko has chosen the IPO route, what technically attracted him to these projects, and how his previous listing experience is shaping the strategy this time around. We’ll also get into why building a geology-led board matters, why copper, why now and importantly, how he thinks about jurisdictional risk in Namibia versus the broader African mining landscape. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Kaoko Metals chose the IPO route to build a transparent, technically backed copper story in Namibia, raising $6.5 million to fund its exploration efforts. The company prioritises a board with deep geological expertise to navigate early-stage exploration and identify high-value assets effectively. Their flagship Chalcos project in Northwest Namibia shows significant surface mineralization, with copper grades reaching up to 69.6%. Namibia is highlighted as a top-tier mining destination in Africa, offering a stable regulatory environment and strong local support for new investment. BEST MOMENTS "If you want to find an elephant, you have to go to elephant country sometimes, and that's where we've gone to explore." "No one is an expert in all fields... having a bit of humility in this industry is pretty important and reaching out and surrounding yourself with people who know their field well." "The structural deficit [of copper] is growing... it’s driven by the technological world booming. Data centers and AI—that cabling is copper." "Our intention here is to spend money in the ground exploring... we want to start demonstrating scale." GUEST RESOURCES https://kaokometals.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaoko-metals-ltd/ https://x.com/KaokoMetals 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/
• Predictive Maintenance: Bridging the Data Gap in Global Mining 11.05.2026 27min

  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 In this episode, we dig into what’s really holding maintenance teams back, from fragmented OEM systems and underused data to the challenge of turning early warnings into actual decisions on the ground. We also explore what Charlie is seeing across different operations, where AI is genuinely starting to move the needle, and what the best-run sites are doing differently when it comes to reliability If you care about getting beyond dashboards and into real operational impact, this is a conversation worth paying attention to. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many mining operations are inundated with data and dashboards but lack the time or tools to translate that information into actionable maintenance decisions. Effective predictive maintenance requires combining fluid analysis, telemetry data, and visual inspections to build a comprehensive picture of asset health. Successful sites like Newmont integrate maintenance as a core pillar of the business, breaking down silos between corporate strategy and on-the-ground operations. The next evolution of the industry lies in better wireless sensor technology to eliminate common cable failures and leveraging AI for deeper, streamlined insights. BEST MOMENTS "We've gone through this phase of collecting data and a lot of data over like 10 years, and now it's almost the opposite. Everyone's got too much data; they don't know what to do with it." "We're like that safety net or that safety blanket... if just one thing falls through the cracks, it could cost them millions." "The reality is that we sell into maintenance departments which aren't the most extroverted department... and you don't get many general managers or mine managers who actually come from maintenance. They usually come from production because production is king." "The two fundamentals in any SaaS business... is data and domain expertise. That will stand the test of time, and that's fundamentally what we have as a business.” GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.dingo.com/ Email: info@dingo.com LinkedIn page: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/dingo 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/
• Scaling the Heights of Copper-Gold Porphyries with Torr Metals 07.05.2026 34min

  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 “system to source” story, what it really takes for a junior to move from proximity to majors into true relevance, and where Kolos sits on the discovery curve today.   We also touch on their Filion Gold Project in Ontario, and we’ll zoom out to the bigger picture: how junior explorers need to evolve in a world increasingly focused on secure, domestic supply chains and Tier-1 jurisdictions. Finally, we will speak about leadership.   This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org   If you want to know more about precious metals, check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS Torr Metals is focused on high-grade copper-gold porphyry systems in top-tier jurisdictions like British Columbia and Ontario, prioritising projects with excellent infrastructure access. Recent drilling at the Berta target has confirmed a meaningful hydrothermal footprint, providing the technical confidence to now hunt for the high-grade intrusive source. Success for a junior explorer in a major-dominated district depends on solving logistical or supply problems for aging nearby mines rather than just being located near them. The company’s long-term value is driven by "checking all the boxes" for majors: high-grade potential, district-scale repeatability, and integrated domestic supply chains. BEST MOMENTS "It’s important to really separate proximity from relevance... what you need to do is you have to solve a problem for those operators that are nearby." "Majors don’t just look for one deposit; they’re looking for districts, and they’re looking for accessible districts." "We’re chasing that system, structure, source... chasing something that has the potential to become an asset and not just a headline." GUEST RESOURCES Website – https://torrmetals.com/ Email – malcolmd@torrmetals.com Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/torr-metals-inc/ X - https://x.com/CopperGoldTorr 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/
• Career Growth in Mining: How to Stand Out, Get Promoted & Lead | HR & Recruitment Insights (Part 2) 04.05.2026 45min

  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 Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines. In this episode, the focus shifts from getting hired to progressing your career once you’re in the industry. The discussion explores what it really takes to move into leadership roles, stand out internally, and avoid common pitfalls that can stall progression. Drawing on experience across both operational and corporate environments, the panel shares practical advice on building a broad skill set beyond technical expertise, developing leadership capability early, and taking ownership of your own development. They also discuss the growing importance of digital skills, financial understanding, and continuous learning. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or better understand how progression works within mining organisations, this episode provides clear, actionable insights to help you position yourself for long-term success. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit ⁠www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Demonstrating leadership qualities and taking initiative beyond one's immediate job title is essential for being considered for promotion. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of operations beyond one's technical specialty facilitates internal mobility and effective cross-functional collaboration. Actively pursuing continuous professional development, through both formal qualifications like MBAs and informal skill-building courses, is crucial for upward career progression. Actively seeking internal mentorship and external sponsorship can significantly enhance career development by providing critical guidance and advocating for individual opportunities. BEST MOMENTS "The most effective way is to show leadership before you have the title... stepping up and leading a shift... or potentially volunteering for a project that stretches you." "Leadership isn't just about technical knowledge; it's about building that trust, putting safety first, and showing others that they can rely on you and leading by example." "One of the biggest pitfalls is getting too comfortable... mining is an industry that changes very quickly... if someone stops investing in their own development, they risk becoming stagnant." GUEST RESOURCES Paul Eagle: paul.eagle@evolutionmining.com https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-eagle-80128740 Leanne Holmes: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holmesleanne Bridget Hunter: https://za.linkedin.com/in/bridget-hunter-3a000230 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/
• Precious Metal Powerhouse: Eduardo Landin and the Future of Hochschild Mining 30.04.2026 51min

  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 most established precious metals producers and take a closer look at Hochschild’s diversified portfolio across the Americas. We unpack the latest Q1 2026 update, dig into the turnaround at Mara Rosa, and explore what’s next for key growth assets like Monte Do Carmo and Royropata, particularly in the context of tightening silver supply. We also discuss the role of brownfield exploration in sustaining long-term growth, and what the future could look like for Hochschild from both an operational and investor perspective and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit ⁠www.mining-international.org⁠ If you want to know more about precious metals, check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: ⁠https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS Eduardo Landin's 20-year career with Hochschild Mining, progressing from an operations role to CEO, highlights his deep understanding of the company's evolution and core values. Hochschild prioritises brownfield exploration at its existing sites, such as the flagship Inmaculada mine, to efficiently expand resources and extend the life of its operations. The company focuses on maximising efficiency and maintaining low all-in sustaining costs across its diverse portfolio, which includes the San Jose mine in Argentina and the Mara Rosa mine in Brazil. Hochschild is actively developing new projects like Monte do Carmo in Brazil and Volcan in Chile, aiming to significantly increase production to 500,000 ounces of gold equivalent by 2029. BEST MOMENTS "I believe that the value of the mining business is what you discover." "Efficiency is everything in this business because you need to make sure that you are the one that produces at the lowest cost possible." "The most important thing for us is people, talent, and culture." "There is a real demand for gold... and with silver is happening exactly the same... there are only a few silver new deposits in the world." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.hochschildmining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hochschild-plc/ 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/
• Michael Hudson On The Success Story of Southern Cross Gold 23.04.2026 35min

  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 story in just a few years, driven by extraordinary drill results, growing institutional backing, and increasing geopolitical interest in critical minerals like antimony. But behind the headlines, there’s a bigger story here, about what actually makes a discovery real, how companies transition from exploration success to something more durable, and what the mining industry gets right and wrong about building the next generation of projects. In this conversation, we’re going to unpack not just the Sunday Creek story, but the mindset behind repeated discovery success, the realities of raising capital at scale, and the challenges of developing projects in jurisdictions that aren’t always eager to say yes. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org If you want to know more about precious metals, check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael Hudson emphasises the importance of transitioning from an exploration-focused R&D mindset to a rigorous, engineering-driven development phase to ensure project durability. The success of the Sunday Creek project is underpinned by a renewed geological understanding and strong political support for mining within Victoria. Establishing a "Social License" is mission-critical; success depends on transparent communication and the vast majority of local stakeholders being genuinely supportive. For junior miners, the secret to longevity is attracting institutional investors who understand long-term gating hurdles rather than seeking quick, high-cost capital. BEST MOMENTS "Stick to the major commodities if you want an easier life; go into the specialty metals if you want a complicated life." "Investors really want honesty and competency; they want you to be smart, but not the smartest person in the room—just frank about your errors." "If you think you're going to become a great geologist by looking at a computer, that is not going to happen; you need to see the rocks." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-cross-gold https://www.youtube.com/@ASXSX2 https://x.com/SXGConsolidated https://www.southerncrossgold.com/ info@southerncrossgold.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/
• Pioneering High-Grade Iron Ore in Madagascar with Akora Resources 16.04.2026 32min

  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 critical minerals space, and discussing Akora’s core value proposition, what sets it apart in a competitive market, and the key milestones that lie ahead as the business continues to develop. We’ll also take a deeper look into Peter’s own career, his early foundations in mining, his experience at the highest levels of corporate and investment banking, and how that has shaped his leadership across global mining operations. Finally, we’ll touch on some of the themes that underpin the industry itself, from the importance of people and culture to mining’s role as a highly technical, innovative sector that continues to support modern life while striving to meet growing environmental and community expectations. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Akora Resources’ Bekisopa project in Madagascar is a high-grade, low-impurity iron ore asset with a Post-Tax Net Present Value of approximately $150 million US, significantly higher than the company's current market cap. The project is designed as a low-capital intensity operation ($61 million US) featuring simple "rip and dig" mining and off-the-shelf processing technology. While copper is vital for electrification, high-quality iron ore remains a critical mineral necessary for building the infrastructure required for the global green revolution. While assets and funding are essential, the ability to listen, communicate openly, and manage diverse teams is the ultimate driver of success in isolated mining environments. BEST MOMENTS "The mining piece is incredibly simple: shallow pits, rip and dig, truck and chip. It’s that simple." "The one critical element in any business... is people. You need a good quality asset, appropriate funding, and people who can execute." "You can't live in a silo, there's no good being hyper-critical... you really must just take an open approach and have some conviction in what you're doing." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.akoravy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/akora-resources/ 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/
• The Great Silver Bull: Unpacking Supply Deficits and Investment Potential 13.04.2026 1h 2min

  In this episode, we chat with Peter Krauth, one of the leading voices in the silver market, to unpack the past, present, and future of this often-overlooked metal.  We start by looking at silver’s long history as money and whether it could play that role again, before digging into the fundamentals of supply and demand, and the balance between industrial use and investment demand.  We also explore who should consider owning physical silver, and why, and then tackle the big question for investors: if silver stocks are known for volatility, do the potential rewards justify the risk? If you want to know more about precious metals then check out The Gold Advisor, a free way to stay on top of the biggest moves in gold, silver, and mining stocks. Jeff Clark and the team break down what matters, why it matters, and where the best opportunities may be shaping up — with timely market insight, company commentary, and ideas investors can actually use. You can sign up here: https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Silver is in a significant structural supply deficit, with annual demand consistently exceeding production from mining and recycling by 10% to 20% over the last five years. Industrial use, particularly in solar panel manufacturing, now consumes about two-thirds of the annual silver supply, a substantial increase from about half just five years ago. The gold-to-silver ratio is a critical indicator for investors, suggesting silver is undervalued when the ratio is high, as it currently takes significantly more ounces of silver to buy one ounce of gold than the historical average. Silver stocks offer significant leverage over the price of physical silver, and a substantial revaluation of these stocks is anticipated as producers report higher profit margins from elevated silver prices. BEST MOMENTS "Silver has been used as money for about 5,000 years... really, frankly, silver and or gold have backed money... for about the last 4,000 to 5,000 years." "I believe we’re going to, ultimately at some point, revert back to some kind of physically backed money by precious metals in some way." "Silver has more than 10,000 industrial applications; it’s the second most used commodity after oil." "I do talk in the book about my ultimate price target for silver being $300... as a sensation, I was called sensationalist for it... but I think we could certainly see that kind of thing happen again." GUEST RESOURCES https://thegoldadvisor.com/?refpartner=109 https://x.com/peter_krauth https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-krauth/ www.silverstockinvestor.com https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Silver-Bull-Inflation-Profit/dp/1777953502 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/
• Copper in the Kingdom: Building Talisman Metals from the Ground Up 09.04.2026 32min

  In this episode, we chat with Tim McCutcheon, CEO of Talisman Metals, to talk about building a copper exploration company from the ground up. We start with Tim’s career and how it’s shaped his approach at Talisman, before diving into early field results from Fougnar, what they’re seeing on the ground, and how it compares to known systems like Tizert. We also explore how he evaluates projects, allocates capital in the early stages, and builds teams to maximise discovery success. Finally, we’ll zoom out to discuss sediment-hosted copper, Morocco’s growing role in critical minerals, and how to create value across a portfolio without losing focus.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Talisman Metals chose its project in Morocco because the copper mineralization outcrops at the surface, which eliminates the initial high-cost risks typically associated with finding a deposit. The project is located in the same sedimentary basin and just 25 kilometres away from the successful Tizert deposit, allowing the company to use similar geological models and local infrastructure. While the goal is to develop a standalone mine producing 20,000 to 30,000 tons of copper annually, the proximity to the major player Managem provides a natural "downside protection" through potential consolidation. Success in junior mining relies on a strict, step-by-step pyramid of risk removal, starting with low-cost mapping and geophysics before moving into expensive diamond drilling and feasibility studies. BEST MOMENTS "I got tired of basically commenting on what other people were doing—particularly in watching people make mistakes and seeing train wrecks way ahead of time." "The most important characteristic at this stage of exploration is enthusiasm. You can't be an entrepreneur and be pessimistic; it just doesn't work." "If the orientation of a sedimentary deposit is such that it's amenable to mining, you know exactly what you're pulling out of the ground... there's really no ambiguity between the two." GUEST RESOURCES https://talismanmetalsplc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talisman-metals-plc/ https://x.com/TalismanMining 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/
• Reprocessing Chile’s Legacy with Halo Minerals 06.04.2026 41min

  In this episode, we chat with Andy Dennan, CEO of Halo Minerals to explore the story behind their Playa Verde copper project in Chile and what sets it apart in today’s evolving mining landscape. We start with an overview of Halo Minerals and what drew the team to Playa Verde, before diving into why this tailings project could represent a more sustainable approach to copper development. Andy shares insights on the environmental advantages, as well as the key challenges the project faces as it moves forward. We also discuss the growing importance of copper in the global energy transition, and how projects like Playa Verde fit into the broader conversation around critical minerals, supply chains, and resource security. Finally, we touch on Chile’s role as a mining jurisdiction, common pitfalls around permitting and community engagement, Halo’s recent IPO in London, and what success looks like for the next 12 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS Halo Minerals focuses on ESG metals by reprocessing surface-accumulated legacy mining waste, effectively turning environmental liabilities into critical resource assets. Beyond copper recovery, the Playa Verde project includes a commitment to reduce arsenic concentrations to 47 parts per million or less, eventually returning the beach to the local community for recreational use. With copper demand driven by AI data centres, renewable energy, and EVs, projects in stable jurisdictions like Chile are becoming essential for global supply chain security. By processing pre-crushed tailings at the surface rather than traditional hard-rock mining, the project avoids the high energy costs, blasting, and long lead times associated with greenfield developments. BEST MOMENTS "It feels a lot less lonely being in the mining industry than the oil and gas industry... in the wake of that sort of ESG movement, people were really focused on the footprint globally of these heavy industries." "We get to make money while doing good for the world or operating with a lower environmental footprint than new greenfield mines." "We’re sort of one supply disruption away from $20,000 a ton copper price." "The value of a copper deposit today is more weighted by where it is and who it can be sold to without a 50% penalty... jurisdictions with free trade agreements with the US, like Chile, have become the most valuable real estate in the mining world." GUEST RESOURCES https://halominerals.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/halominerals/ https://x.com/HaloMinerals 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/
• Egypt’s Golden Horizon: Modern Exploration at Wadi Dara 02.04.2026 27min

  In this episode, we chat with Mostafa Talaat, CEO of Ankh Resources, a company gaining attention for its exploration success at the Wadi Dara project in Egypt. With recent drilling and trenching delivering encouraging gold-copper results, Ankh Resources is positioning itself at the forefront of Egypt’s re-emerging mining sector. Mostafa brings extensive experience in the region, combining strong technical expertise with a clear vision for building a modern exploration company. In this conversation, we’ll explore the potential of Wadi Dara, the broader opportunity in Egypt, and how exploration companies like Ankh are navigating the path from discovery to development. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ankh Resources is leveraging a homegrown expert team to navigate Egypt’s new mining code and accelerate the transition from discovery to development. The Wadi Dara project has yielded significant high-grade gold and copper results, including a recent drill hole showing 102 meters of continuous mineralization. Egypt’s strategic location and established oil and gas infrastructure provide unique logistical advantages, such as the 7-to-7 to Dara accessibility from Cairo. The Egyptian government is actively working to increase the mining sector's contribution to the GDP from 1% to 5% through improved fiscal terms and international promotion. BEST MOMENTS "I was lucky to join the industry at that exciting time for Egypt's first gold mining history... in the modern history." "We are lucky that so far our drill rate success is like almost 100%... the results are bringing back better than what we expect them to find." "Egypt offers a North Africa stable region with a fresh mining code built for attracting investments and serious mining investors." "You can’t complete the AI technology required, you can’t go into the green energy transformation required, all this without having enough copper supply." GUEST RESOURCES https://ankhresources.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ankhresourcesltd/ https://x.com/Project_Ankh 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/
• Digging Into Gold: Strategy and Success at Cuiú Cuiú 30.03.2026 30min

  In this episode, we chat with Alan Carter, CEO of Cabral Gold, to discuss the company’s flagship Cuiu Cuiu gold project in Brazil and the strategy driving its development. With a strong background in geology and extensive experience operating in Brazil, Alan brings deep insight into both the technical and commercial aspects of advancing gold projects in the region. In this conversation, we’ll cover Cabral’s two-stage development approach, what differentiates Cuiu Cuiu from other gold projects, and the recent share price momentum. We’ll also explore why Alan believes Cabral represents a compelling investment opportunity at current levels, and what investors can expect in terms of upcoming news flow and key catalysts over the months ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cabral Gold is implementing a unique two-stage approach at Cuiú Cuiú. Phase 1 focuses on mining the weathered saprolitic soil (mud) layer, Because the initial phase targets soft mud material, it eliminates the need for expensive drilling, blasting, or crushing. Mother Nature has effectively pre-processed the rock over millions of years Cuiú Cuiú is located in the Tapajós region, home to one of the world's largest historical gold rushes. The project has a vast footprint with a 7km gold-in-soil anomaly The project recently yielded one of the most impressive drill holes in the industry. Remarkably, this discovery was made 3km away from the nearest known gold deposit, highlighting the district-scale potential. BEST MOMENTS "We want to get off that what I call hamster wheel [of share dilution] and start self-funding all of our exploration work going forward." "We're not crushing and grinding rock because Mother Nature's done all the work for us over a millions of years." "The gold rush that happened in the Tapajós in the 1980s was ten times larger than the California Gold Rush." "I've put $2 million of my own money into the company... so I am very, very heavily invested. I'm aligned with my shareholders and we’re on a mission." GUEST RESOURCES https://cabralgold.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cabral-gold/ 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/
• What Makes Candidates Stand Out in Mining? | Advice from Industry HR Leaders (Part 1) 26.03.2026 47min

  In this special series (Part 1 of 3) around HR and recruitment, 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 Bridget Hunter, Group Manager Shared Services at Ivanhoe Mines. Together, they share practical perspectives on recruitment, careers, and what it takes to stand out as a candidate in today’s mining industry. Drawing on experience across operational and corporate environments, they highlight common mistakes candidates make, from generic CVs to lack of preparation and a limited understanding of mining’s unique challenges. The conversation also explores what differentiates strong candidates, including tailoring applications, demonstrating outcomes over activities, and showing genuine curiosity in interviews. Whether you're already in mining or looking to transition into the sector, this episode offers clear, actionable advice to help you better understand employer expectations and position yourself more effectively. KEY TAKEAWAYS Generic CVs are a major red flag; candidates must specifically link their skills and achievements to the unique operational context and safety requirements of the mining industry. Successful candidates demonstrate deep curiosity by researching the company's specific operations, recent financial results, and regional challenges before the interview. HR managers are more impressed by candidates who can articulate the tangible business benefits and results of their work rather than just listing daily tasks. In the high-stakes, collaborative environment of a mine site, a candidate’s alignment with core values (like safety, respect, and accountability) is often considered more important than pure technical competence. BEST MOMENTS "A CV is probably only 10% of the recruitment process... It should be a snapshot of a profile of yourself to get you that interview." "Mining is a very specific industry with unique challenges, and generic CVs don't really tell us how someone's experience relates to what we do."  "I think what impresses me most is when candidates don't just share successes, but they also talk about challenges, what they learned, and how they grew from that experience." "Understand the basics of mining—the life cycle of a project and the safety and environmental considerations—then make it clear how your skills can transfer." GUEST RESOURCES Paul Eagle: paul.eagle@evolutionmining.com https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-eagle-80128740 Leanne Holmes: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/holmesleanne Bridget Hunter: https://za.linkedin.com/in/bridget-hunter-3a000230 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/
• Building a North American Aluminum Powerhouse: Chris Hopkins on the Thor Project 19.03.2026 18min

  In this episode, we chat with Chris Hopkins, CEO of Canadian Energy Metals, a company advancing the Thor project, one of the more exciting emerging critical minerals developments in North America. Thor is attracting attention not only because of the scale of the deposit, but also because of its strategic importance. With North America currently importing most of its alumina, projects like this could play a significant role in strengthening domestic supply chains. Add to that a strong local infrastructure, including rail, power, and nearby hydro, and it becomes a very interesting development story. Chris brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience to the project, guiding it from early concept through testing and toward potential production. We talk about the discovery itself, the technical milestones that proved the project could work, and the broader role it could play in the future of critical minerals in North America. KEY TAKEAWAYS Initially thought to be 30 meters thick, the Thor deposit is actually over 90 meters thick. It represents approximately one-third of the world’s known aluminium supply in an area the size of a medium city. Currently, North America has no major domestic sources of aluminium. The Thor project is positioned to transform local supply chains and decrease reliance on imports. The processing techniques used for the Thor project are cleaner, more effective, and use less energy than traditional bauxite recovery. The project benefits from existing rail, power, and nearby hydro-infrastructure in Saskatchewan, which allows investment capital to go directly into development rather than remote site preparation. BEST MOMENTS "The magnitude, the sheer magnitude, was overwhelming." "I can't understate how important the potential for North America to have a domestic source of aluminium can be." "Every step is a de-risking step... the risks don't go away, they change." "For me, mining is the most exciting industry in the world. It has been a spectacular career." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.canadianenergymetals.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-energy-metals-corp/  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/
• The Emerging Ideas Set To Shape Mining - with Janina Elliot 16.03.2026 22min

  In this episode, we chat with Janina Elliot, Segment Director of Mining at Seequent, a global leader in subsurface software that supports the mining and mineral exploration industry. Seequent’s technology helps geoscientists and engineers better understand the earth beneath our feet, enabling smarter decisions around resource discovery, development, and management. In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the innovative work Seequent is doing across the sector, including insights from their recently released Geoprofessionals Data Management Report. We explore the challenges the industry faces in managing and integrating geological data, where technology is creating new opportunities for exploration and production, and how digital innovation is shaping the future of mining. Janina will also share Seequent’s perspective on the emerging ideas and technologies that could define the next chapter of the industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS More than one-third of geoscientists struggle with "data wrangling," spending significant time managing data rather than performing expert analysis. Seequent emphasises an open ecosystem approach, partnering with other technology providers to ensure seamless data integration across the entire mining lifecycle. New cloud platforms like Seequent allow for faster feedback loops, enabling explorers to adjust drilling patterns and targets in real-time based on live data. The ultimate goal of emerging mining technology is to automate mundane tasks, freeing geoscientists to be the "creative thinkers" the industry needs to solve complex problems. BEST MOMENTS "What we’re trying to do is to bring clarity to the complexity that is the underground." "A lot of our geoscientists in the field really struggle with the idea of having to spend a predominant amount of their time with data management and not being able to think about the problem." "Geoscientists truly are creative individuals... the idea is to provide technology that supports them every step of the way." "We’re all under a lot of pressure these days... to be able to open a conversation and to be open to the idea of integrating new technologies, new ideas, into existing systems." GUEST RESOURCES Website - https://www.seequent.com/ LinkedIn –               https://www.linkedin.com/in/janina-elliott-a0679212/               https://www.linkedin.com/company/seequent/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Seequent X - https://x.com/seequentglobal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/seequent.software/ 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/
• Ethiopian Operations and Maintaining Integrity Under Acceleration - with Jorgen Evjen 12.03.2026 45min

  In this episode, we chat with Jorgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, a Scandinavian-based gold producer and exploration company with operations in Ethiopia. They have quietly taken one of the most unconventional paths in modern gold mining, from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to the high-grade Segele discovery. This story is as much about judgment, discipline and trust as it is about geology. We talk about the moment the project became real, what “responsible mining” actually means when decisions have consequences on the ground, and why Ethiopia’s perceived risk often differs from reality. We’ll also explore execution where plans met friction and how leadership assumptions had to change when operating far from a typical Nordic environment. Finally, we look forward: investor pressure, maintaining integrity under acceleration and what Akobo’s next phase truly depends on over the coming 12-24 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS Akobo Minerals has taken an unconventional path in gold mining, transitioning from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to achieving significant discoveries, particularly the high-grade Segele discovery in Ethiopia. Building strong relationships with local authorities and understanding the cultural context are crucial for navigating the regulatory landscape. The company's approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has shifted from a theoretical framework to practical, on-the-ground actions. Akobo Minerals faced significant operational challenges, including delays due to external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and local conflicts. BEST MOMENTS "In 2015, we did an RC drilling campaign. It didn't come up with much. At that point, we were a bit like, okay, this is hard, this is difficult. But we kept on going." "Trust is undervalued or underestimated. It's number one in my book. I cannot compromise, even though I'm being told to compromise." "You have to work within the local framework. In Norway, we have an extremely flat management structure. In Ethiopia, you have an extremely silo-based management system." "We’re cash flow positive, we can finally lift site from the mine and back on to exploration. The mine will produce, we’re doing a new vertical shaft that will close to 10 double the output by the end of the year." GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.akobominerals.com Email: jorgen@akobominerals.com  LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/akobominerals/ LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgen-evjen X - https://x.com/akobominerals 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/