Communication ‘main issue’ between miners and Indigenous communities, ft CMEB's Youcef Larbi
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—bridging mining companies and local Indigenous communities to foster greater mutual understanding.
This week’s Spotlight features Syntax’s Nick Cecil, Solutions Architect, and Steve Hussenet, Industry Principal, Global Mining, who discuss how mining companies can benefit from the company’s enterprise cloud solutions for SAP software. To learn more, visit: https://www.syntax.com/
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
Music Credits
“Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com).
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Western editor Henry Lazenby visits Fortuna Mining's Lindero mine in Argentina
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, including low oxygen levels. He also explores the broader concerns facing miners in Argentina and provides an update on the progress at the Lindero mine.
This week’s Spotlight features Razor Labs cofounder and CTO Michael Zolotov on the company’s AI Sensor Fusion technology provides real-time predictive maintenance with its flagship product, DataMind AI. To learn more, visit: https://www.razor-labs.com/
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
Music Credits
“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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1:17:47
Uranium sector poised for M&A activity, ft Encore Energy’s William Sheriff
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 shortage. He also explores the growing role of small modular reactors (SMRs) and the rising demand for nuclear power driven by the rapid expansion of AI technology.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s Spotlight features Candace MacGibbon, former CEO of INV Metals and incoming president of CIM, discussing the organization’s upcoming CIM Connect conference in Montreal, taking place May 4–7, 2025. For more information, visit: https://convention.cim.org/
Music Credits
“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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1:09:34
Pressure builds to reopen First Quantum’s Cobre Panama mine, ft MINING.com’s Frik Els
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, political, and economic forces at play that may be paving the way for the mine’s reopening. Els also explores the improving diplomatic ties between Panama and the United States—particularly concerning the Panama Canal—and how the Cobre Panama project could factor into broader bilateral discussions.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s Spotlight features Olympio Metals General Manager Sean Delaney, who discusses the company’s Dufay Copper-Gold Project and Bousquet Gold Project in Eastern Canada. To learn more, visit: https://olympiometals.com.au/
Music Credits
“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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1:10:44
Ferroglobe’s Bill Hightower on securing silicon for the US supply chain
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 presence in daily life. He also delves into the geopolitical significance of securing a reliable domestic supply of silicon—and shares why he believes tariffs are a necessary measure to support and protect the industry.
In this week’s Spotlight, Munich Mining Conference organizer and Aktien Experte newsletter founder Michael Tuerk, who discusses what to expect at this year’s conference and his favorite sectors and stocks that he’s covering in his newsletter. To learn more, visit: https://www.munich-mining-conference.com/ and https://www.aktienexperte.de/
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
Music Credits
“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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