The Northern Miner Podcast

This week’s episode features Alon Olsha, Senior Analyst for Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about the recent failed merger discussions between Rio Tinto and Glencore. Olsha explains how the sheer complexity of combining two global mining giants proved a major obstacle, alongside issues such as valuation gaps and management structure. He also traces the history of the two companies and their long-standing merger speculation, examines their respective portfolios, and analyzes how a combined entity might have complemented each business.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight features Ricky Chan and Gary Baschuk, Co-Heads of Mining at PearTree Canada, discussing the state of mining finance, the role of flow-through shares, and what they’re expecting at this year’s PDAC conference. To learn more, visit: https://peartreecanada.com/

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Karen Rees, President of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about this year’s PDAC conference in Toronto. Rees describes the strong sense of momentum across the mining industry and highlights the expanded conference floor, which will accommodate more exhibitors than ever. She also offers practical advice on how to navigate the event—“wear comfortable shoes”—and discusses key features including the Investor Exchange, the trade show, and the North and South buildings. To attend the conference, visit: https://pdac.ca/

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight features Kerem Usenmez, President and CEO of Volta Metals, who discusses the company’s Springer rare earths and gallium project in Ontario.
To learn more, visit: https://www.voltametals.ca/

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week's episode features Cam Currie, Senior Investment Advisor at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management and leader of the Currie Metals & Mining Group, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the precious metals markets. Currie breaks down the recent pullback in gold and silver prices, explaining the key drivers behind the renewed momentum in precious metals. He highlights growing concerns over soaring U.S. dollar-denominated debt, eroding confidence in fiat currencies, and the dollar's perceived loss of neutrality in global finance. He also shares his views on precious metals equities, identifying where he sees the strongest opportunities, as well as which industrial metals he finds particularly compelling.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Adrian O’Brien, Vice President of Business Development & Communications at Midnight Sun Mining, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on recent developments in Zambia’s Copperbelt region. O’Brien outlines the advantages of mining in Zambia, contrasting its regulatory and security environment with the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also provides an overview of the key companies and projects operating in the region and discusses Barrick’s prior interest in the company.

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

This week’s Spotlight features Keith Weiner, founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, along with Chad Williams, Chairman of Honey Badger Silver, discussing Monetary Metals’ new financial platform designed to provide yield to precious metals investors. To learn more, visit: https://www.monetary-metals.com/

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

This week’s episode features Todd Stone, President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on mining policy in Canada. Stone explains why access to land remains the top priority for exploration companies and outlines how the mining industry, along with provincial and federal governments, is working to advance resource development. He also previews this year’s AME Roundup conference in Vancouver, taking place January 26–29, 2026.

To register, visit: https://roundup.amebc.ca/

All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.

“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠).

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠

Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠

Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠

Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner