Best Fortuna Data Podcasts (2025)

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The Future of Multi-Cloud 29:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Ray speaks with Stefan Ferrari from Vawlt, the multi-cloud storage platform built for resilience, predictable costs and zero-knowledge security. You’ll learn how Vawlt: • Stores data across AWS, Azure, GCP, Wasabi & Backblaze simultaneously • Eliminates egress fees and API charges • Protects data even if a cloud prov…

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How AI can streamline exploration, ft Syntax's Michelle Smith 55:32

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This week’s episode features Michelle Smith, Vice President of the Global Mining Practice at Syntax, in discussion with host Adrian Pocobelli. Smith explains how exploration companies are using AI to increase employee efficiency, track drill results, and streamline office practices. She also outlines how companies can successfully adopt these techn…

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Reducing Cloud Costs With Hybrid NAS Infrastructure 28:02

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Send us a text This episode explores how enterprise storage is shifting away from cloud-only strategies and toward hybrid, performance-driven deployments using modern NAS platforms. Tom from QNAP shares insights on: Using NAS as primary data storage NVMe, 25G networking & multi-petabyte scaling Ransomware protection with immutable backups Supportin…

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Glencore reaches inflection point, ft Bloomberg Intelligence’s Alon Olsha 1:03:32

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This week’s episode features Alon Olsha, Senior Analyst for Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the latest developments at Glencore. Alon explains the mounting shareholder pressure over Glencore’s shrinking copper portfolio and its dominant but controversial trading division. He also explores the…

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Future-Proofing IT: Lenovo on Cybersecurity, AI, and Edge Computing 50:16

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Send us a text Unlock the future of IT with Lenovo. Tim Brazier, UK Data Storage Solutions Specialist at Lenovo, joins Smarter Strategic Thinking to discuss the biggest challenges for businesses over the next 5–10 years and how Lenovo helps organizations overcome them. Learn about: Cybersecurity threats and zero-trust strategies AI-ready infrastruc…

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Ian London on how to fix the supply chain 1:27:25

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This week’s episode features Ian London, Executive Director of the Canadian Critical Minerals and Materials Alliance, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the challenges of rebuilding Canada’s critical minerals supply chain. London explains why the business community must adapt to an environment where quarterly profits are no longer the to…

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The Future of Data Storage: AI, Data Growth & Seagate’s Vision 24:37

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Send us a text In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking by Fortuna Data, Ray sits down with Andy from Seagate, one of the world’s leading storage innovators, to explore how AI, data growth, and sustainability are transforming the way businesses manage information. From self-healing drives and AI-powered workflows to the rapid expansion of Seag…

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Jack Lundin on mining policy and the World's Deepest Marathon 1:09:50

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This week’s episode features Lundin Mining President and CEO Jack Lundin in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the major challenges facing miners as the world races to secure critical minerals. Lundin shares his insights on managing a global mining company, the looming copper market deficit, and his unique experience running in the World’s …

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Why Lenovo TruScale Is Changing IT Forever with Tim Freeth 29:41

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Send us a text What if your IT infrastructure could scale as fast as your business grows? In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking, we sit down with Tim, Lenovo’s TruScale Channel Sales Lead, to uncover how TruScale is reshaping the future of enterprise IT through flexible as-a-service models — from GPU as a Service to AI infrastructure. If yo…

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Miners invest heavily into AI, ft Theo Yameogo on EY’s risk and opportunities report 1:06:19

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This week’s episode features Theo Yameogo, EY Americas Metals & Mining Leader, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about EY’s new report on the Top 10 business risks and opportunities for mining and metals in 2026. Yameogo explains how operational complexity has emerged as the industry’s leading challenge amid declining ore grades, rising co…

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Jeffrey Christian on gold, copper and the debasement trade 1:27:45

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This week’s episode features Jeffrey Christian, managing partner at CPM Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the state of the current gold bull market. Christian examines the parallels with the late 1970s and offers insight into China’s expanding influence on global precious metals. He also shares his perspective on copper and what …

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High Performance NAS & Hypervisor with the CEO of EuroNAS Tvrtko Fritz 32:04

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Send us a text From Founder's Vision to Software Innovation — The Complete EuroNAS & eEVOS Story with Tvrtko Fritz! We dive deep into: Tvrtko's founding journey and the specific problem that sparked EuroNAS creation. How EuroNAS has navigated the tech landscape for over a decade with core values intact. What sets EuroNAS apart from other software v…

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Unlocking Argentina’s copper potential with Juan Biset 1:11:55

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This week’s episode features Juan Biset, consultant and former Undersecretary of Mining and Sustainability in Argentina, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Biset discusses Argentina’s growing mining sector and the country’s significant copper potential, as well as its efforts to position itself alongside leading South American mining juris…

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Jay Martin on gold stocks and US investment in the mining sector 1:17:26

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Is Tape Dead? Insurgo with Iain Hamilton 43:21

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Send us a text Explore the truth behind tape storage with Insurgo’s Iain Hamilton! We dive deep into: How Insurgo became a global leader in tape management. Innovations in secure, sustainable data destruction. Why tape is still relevant for modern, secure, and cost-effective data strategies. Environmental and compliance challenges, and how to solve…

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Western Editor Henry Lazenby on the Precious Metals Summit and Mining Forum Americas 1:02:19

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This week’s episode features Northern Miner Western Editor Henry Lazenby in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the Precious Metals Summit and Mining Forum Americas conferences. Lazenby highlights how discipline has become a central concern for both major and junior companies, the continued popularity of streaming and royalty companies as…

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‘Tectonic shift’ as portfolio allocations increase gold exposure, ft Canaccord’s Currie 1:21:25

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This week’s episode features Canaccord Genuity senior investment advisor Cam Currie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on gold and silver stocks, the bond market, the dollar, and industrial metals. Currie explains why he believes gold stocks are set to continue performing, and why equities offer better opportunities than the metals themselv…

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How biotechnology is disrupting the mining industry, ft Allonnia CEO Nicole Richards 1:07:45

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This week’s episode features Nicole Richards, CEO of Allonnia, a biotechnology company developing innovative solutions for mining waste. Richards discusses how recent advances in biotech in the last five years are enabling cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally sustainable approaches to one of the industry’s toughest challenges. All this an…

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Agnico Eagle's Sean Boyd and Northern Miner's Anthony Vaccaro on the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt 1:24:56

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This week’s episode features Agnico Eagle chair Sean Boyd and Northern Miner Group president Anthony Vaccaro on the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt—a contest launched by the Northern Miner that hides a treasure box on public land, containing a code redeemable for C$1.3 million in gold. Boyd also shares his insights on the gold market and Agnico Eagle’…

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Bunker Hill's Richard Williams on metals, defence and the supply chain 1:31:05

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This week’s episode features Bunker Hill Mining executive chairman Richard Williams in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the confluence of forces that shaped today’s mining industry. Williams explains how globalization and ESG policies have contributed to the supply chain concerns facing the sector in 2025. He also provides an update on th…

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The reasons to own gold persist, ft Rick Rule on mining stocks 1:02:34

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This week’s episode features Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media, in conversation with Northern Miner Western Editor Henry Lazenby at the Rule Investment Symposium in Boca Raton, Florida. Rule explains why gold continues to be a compelling investment and shares his strategy for natural resource stocks. He also warns of an upcoming irrational ph…

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Leveraging data to drive exploration, featuring Axcap Ventures’ Blake McLaughlin 57:41

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This week’s episode features Blake McLaughlin, Vice-President of Exploration at Axcap Ventures, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. McLaughlin explains how exploration is being carried out in 2025 and why data is central to Axcap’s project acquisition strategy. He also discusses why North America remains a particularly attractive region for…

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Women in Mining on the industry, Trailblazer awards 1:06:24

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This week’s episode features Rim Fayjhi, Director of Women in Mining Canada, and Jennifer Berger, Board Advisor for Women in Mining Sudbury. They share how to participate in this year’s Trailblazer Awards, to be presented at PDAC, and discuss the state of women in the mining industry. Fayjhi reflects on her recent experience studying mining enginee…

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The geopolitical race to mine the deep-sea floor, ft Arthur D. Little's Ilya Epikhin 1:00:36

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This week’s episode features Ilya Epikhin, Senior Principal at Arthur D. Little and Global Lead for Metals and Mining, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Epikhin offers his perspective on the evolving landscape of deep-sea mining in 2025, explaining why nations are racing to secure access to seabed resources ahead of a unified regulatory f…

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A bull market in ‘real things’, ft CPM Group’s Jeffrey Christian on silver, platinum and palladium 1:36:45

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This week’s episode features Jeffrey Christian, managing partner at CPM Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Christian shares his insights on the current macroeconomic landscape and explains why metals are attracting renewed interest from a wide range of investors. He also delves into the dynamics of currencies and the bond market, an…

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Mining in Europe, ft Euro Sun Mining CEO Grant Sboros 1:18:59

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This week’s episode features Euro Sun Mining CEO Grant Sboros in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the evolving state of mining in Europe. Sboros offers insight into the European Union’s recent Critical Raw Materials Act and how individual EU countries are responding to the legislation. He also delves into Euro Sun’s flagship Rovina projec…

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Shifting tone in D.C., ft Carolyn Loder on Indigenous issues and the Women's Mining Coalition 1:20:35

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This week’s episode features Carolyn Loder, the first woman in over a century to be inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame. She also serves on the boards of K2 Gold Corporation and Integra Resources. Loder shares her insights on the evolving relationship between the mining industry and Indigenous communities in the United States, and reflec…

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Novagold president & CEO Greg Lang on Barrick selling its stake in Donlin 1:17:12

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This week’s episode features Greg Lang, president and CEO of Novagold, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Lang discusses the recent sale of Barrick’s stake in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska and what it means for the future of the development. He reflects on his long career in the mining industry—beginning in operations and later holding…

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Russian influence rises in the Sahel, ft George McLeod on geopolitics and mining 1:06:28

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This week’s episode features George McLeod, Mining Leader at Critical Risk Team, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. McLeod unpacks recent developments in Africa’s Sahel region, including the expropriation of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali. The discussion also explores China’s role in the global rare earths supply chain, the ongoing …

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Critical minerals top G7 agenda, ft EY's Theo Yameogo 1:15:04

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This week's episode feature EY Americas Metals & Mining Leader Theo Yameogo in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the recent G7 summit that took place in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15-17, 2025. Yameogo notes that though critical minerals were at the top of the agenda, a disconnect remains between the vision of political leaders and the …

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Osisko Development’s Sean Roosen on Cariboo in BC 1:07:24

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This week’s episode features Sean Roosen, Founder, Executive Chairman, and CEO of Osisko Development, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Roosen shares his perspective on the recent elections in the United States and Canada, and what they could mean for mining policy across North America. He also provides an update on Osisko Development’s f…

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PwC Canada’s Mark Patterson on mining in British Columbia 1:16:15

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This week’s episode features Mark Patterson, BC Mining Leader at PwC Canada, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about PwC’s newly released report, From Shock to Opportunity: A Time for Decisive Action. Patterson addresses the impact of U.S. tariffs, recent Canadian election outcomes, key commodities driving BC’s mining sector, and ways gove…

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Ore Group’s Stephen Stewart on boosting mineral exploration in Canada 1:21:12

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This week’s episode features Ore Group chairman Stephen Stewart in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on key developments in Canadian mining. Stewart reflects on the recent Canadian elections and how mining issues were addressed by both major political parties. He also outlines the key factors he believes will drive mineral exploration and dev…

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Cam Currie on hard assets in volatile financial markets 1:16:43

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This week’s episode features Cam Currie, senior investment advisor at Canaccord Genuity, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on why precious metals remain vital in today’s market. Currie explains how mounting sovereign debt is eroding confidence in fiat currencies and bond markets, creating a favorable environment for gold. He also explores …

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The Metals Company CEO Gerard Barron says stars aligned for deep-sea mining 1:27:44

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This week’s episode features Gerard Barron, executive chairman and CEO of The Metals Company, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the controversial topic of deep-sea mining. Barron outlines why he believes extracting metals from the ocean floor presents a more sustainable alternative to land-based mining—especially for critical base metal…

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Silver poised to break records, ft CPM Group's Jeffrey Christian on precious metals 1:18:24

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This week’s episode features Jeffrey Christian, managing partner at CPM Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the dynamics of the precious metals market. Christian offers insights into the growing influence of Shanghai and Mumbai on global gold pricing and explains how the gold price is actually determined. He also explains how ta…

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Communication ‘main issue’ between miners and Indigenous communities, ft CMEB's Youcef Larbi 1:02:08

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This week’s episode features Youcef Larbi, General Director and Chief Geologist at the Cree Mineral Exploration Board (CMEB), in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Larbi discusses the genesis of the organization and its role in advancing natural resource development in Quebec. He highlights how the Board serves an educational function—bridgin…

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Western editor Henry Lazenby visits Fortuna Mining's Lindero mine in Argentina 1:17:47

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This week’s episode features Northern Miner Western Editor Henry Lazenby in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, sharing insights from his recent site visit to Fortuna Mining’s Lindero operation in Argentina. Lazenby details the remote location of the mine, the harsh, arid conditions, and the challenges posed by the high-altitude environment, i…

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Uranium sector poised for M&A activity, ft Encore Energy’s William Sheriff 1:09:34

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This week’s episode features William Sheriff, founder and executive chairman of enCore Energy, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli. Sheriff shares his insights on the current state of the uranium industry in the United States, highlighting how supply constraints and lengthy permitting processes are setting the stage for a looming uranium sho…

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Pressure builds to reopen First Quantum’s Cobre Panama mine, ft MINING.com’s Frik Els 1:10:44

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This week’s episode features MINING.COM Editor-at-Large Frik Els in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, diving into the latest developments at First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama mine. Els shares insights from his recent visit to the site, where he spoke with local residents, employees, and company officials. He unpacks the complex social, po…

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Ferroglobe’s Bill Hightower on securing silicon for the US supply chain 1:05:29

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This week’s episode features Bill Hightower, Vice President of US Corporate Affairs at Ferroglobe USA, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the vital role of silicon in U.S. manufacturing. Hightower explains how this versatile element underpins everything from steel production to microchip fabrication, highlighting its widespread presen…

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Canaccord Genuity’s Cam Currie on gold stocks 1:10:23

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This week’s episode features Canaccord Genuity senior investment advisor Cam Currie in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the outlook for gold stocks. Currie shares his insights on gold and gold equities within the broader macroeconomic landscape and highlights where he sees the most value in the sector. He also offers his perspectives on s…

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Almonty founder and CEO Lewis Black on tungsten supply concerns 1:17:32

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This week's episode features Almonty’s founder, president, and CEO, Lewis Black, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the tungsten market. Black delves into tungsten’s critical applications and how China's low-cost production has left the West vulnerable from a supply standpoint. He also shares insights into Almonty’s history, the growi…

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Ontario Mining Association president Priya Tandon on tariffs, trade and the supply chain 1:13:29

9M ago1:13:29

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This week’s episode features Ontario Mining Association President Priya Tandon in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, exploring the potential impact of tariffs on Ontario’s mining industry. Tandon explains how mineral trade between Ontario and the U.S. remains relatively balanced but notes that tariffs are adding uncertainty to the sector. She…

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Jeffrey Christian on Fort Knox, London gold reserves 1:24:37

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This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli, tackling rumors surrounding the gold market. Christian explains why large quantities of gold flowed from London to New York in January, addresses speculation about Fort Knox—outlining why he believes the gold is indeed there—and exp…

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TMX Group’s Dean McPherson on Canadian mining markets 1:16:12

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This week's episode features Dean McPherson, Head of Global Mining at TMX Group, offering insights into mining markets in Canada and beyond. McPherson shares his perspective on industry sentiment, highlighting the ongoing challenges exploration companies face in securing capital, while developers are experiencing better conditions. He also examines…

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Inside Quebec's natural resource strategy, ft Jocelyn Douheret and Jonathan Lafontaine 1:03:42

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This week’s episode features Jocelyn Douheret, Director of Mining Policies, and Jonathan Lafontaine, Strategic Advisor, both from Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests. They explore Quebec’s strategic approach to natural resource development since 2019, highlighting the province’s proactive efforts in advancing critical and strategic m…

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Fasken’s Clifford Sosnow on tariffs, metals and US-Canada trade 1:19:56

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In this week’s episode, Clifford Sosnow, partner at Fasken, explores the impact of tariffs on trade between Canada and the United States. He analyzes the impact of 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and their downstream derivatives, noting the potential for major disruptions in both economies, particularly in the automobile sector. Sosnow emphasizes t…

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Henry Lazenby on Mining Indaba and the renewed enthusiasm for mining 1:17:50

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This week’s episode features Northern Miner Western Editor Henry Lazenby, who shares insights from the 2025 Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. Lazenby discusses the optimistic outlook for mining and how African nations are pushing for greater local beneficiation of metals to drive economic development. Plus, in this week’s Spotlight segment, Ne…

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Aris Mining CEO Neil Woodyer on founding mining companies and supporting artisanal mining in Colombia 1:22:57

10M ago1:22:57

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This week’s podcast features Aris Mining CEO Neil Woodyer, who shares his journey as a founder of three mining companies, his collaboration with Frank Giustra, and his latest work in Colombia with Aris Mining. He also highlights the vital role of artisanal mining in the company’s operations and discusses how Aris Mining partners with local miners t…