How AI can streamline exploration, ft Syntax's Michelle Smith
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 technologies—by starting small and focusing on one area at a time rather than attempting to implement everything at once.
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).
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K
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Glencore reaches inflection point, ft Bloomberg Intelligence’s Alon Olsha
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 company’s growing focus on Argentina as a key growth region. The discussion also explores the significant obstacles Glencore would encounter if it were to pursue a bid for Teck Resources, as well as the structural and market challenges confronting its smelting operations in a competitive global landscape.
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
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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
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Ian London on how to fix the supply chain
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 top priority, and why Canada should be strategic in selecting which metals to develop. He also highlights the need to leverage mining industry expertise to identify the most viable projects and shares his perspective on the recently tabled federal budget and where it could be improved.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s Spotlight features Ron Bernbaum, founder and CEO of PearTree Canada, who shares his insights on the Government of Canada’s recently tabled budget and where he believes it can be improved. To learn more, visit: www.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
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Jack Lundin on mining policy and the World's Deepest Marathon
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 Deepest Marathon at Boliden’s Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden. Organized by education company BecomingX, the International Council on Mining and Metals and Boliden, the event is poised to set Guinness World Records for the deepest marathon and the deepest underground marathon distance run, pending final verification.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s Spotlight features Becker Mining Systems Canada CEO Albert Bower on the company’s cutting edge communications technologies for both overground and underground mining, as well as how artificial intelligence is helping improve outcomes on mine sites. To learn more, visit: https://www.becker-mining.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
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Miners invest heavily into AI, ft Theo Yameogo on EY’s risk and opportunities report
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 costs, and a tightening talent pool. He also discusses major investments in AI and digital technologies, along with how ESG priorities are evolving across the sector.
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
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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
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