CrashLabs

CrashLabs

CrashLabs, with Denis Laviolette is a podcast that explores the art of making money in uncertain and turbulent times. Our show features one-on-one interviews with industry leaders in the mining and metals sector, where we dig into their tips, stories and what they’ve learned along the way, breaking down the challenges and opportunities that matter. Join us as we make sense of the financial markets and uncover the secrets to thriving amidst chaos. Ideas for the next podcast? Join the discussion at CEO.CA/CrashLabs

Episodes

October 10, 2025 51 mins

This week on Digging for Dollars, Cejay Kim and Mat Wilson dig into make-or-break holes across the junior mining space — from a 262 m of 1% Cu Eq to new gold discoveries and market reactions that separate explorers from tourists.

Then they bring on Jim Paterson, co-founder of Discovery Group, for a master-class in exploration, capital, and long-game strategy. Jim walks through Prospector Metals’ breakout drill hit, the Aquitaine gol...

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This week on Digging for Dollars, Denis Laviolette jumps in as co-host and it’s a heavyweight session. We break down his move into Sokoman Minerals, why Newfoundland is still the great jurisdiction of exploration, and the drill results that speak for themselves.

Then Mat Wilson calls in from the Soo project core shack to walk through an eight-year “overnight success” — 262m of 1% copper equivalent and unexpected gold. The discussion...

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We’re back with another heavy-hitter episode. Cejay and Mat sit down with Eira Thomas, a proven company builder, to get into the weeds on what’s happening in mining and why this next cycle could be massive.We chop it up about what separates real operators from the noise and what lessons translate straight into gold, copper, and beyond. Eira drops some straight-up war stories, breaks down the psychology of cycles, and tells us what ...

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We’re back from Beaver Creek and fired up. Cejay and Mat talk about what went down at the Precious Metals Conference — from billion-dollar streaming deals to Tether of all people jumping into mining finance. Yeah, that Tether.We run through the names everyone’s buzzing about — Amex, Borealis, Selkirk, and more — and what it means for the gold and silver trade. Then we bring on Simon Catt from Arlington Group, who’s raised billions ...

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In this episode of CrashLabs, Cejay Kim and Mat Wilson dive into the hottest drill season plays and discuss the make-or-break stories shaping the mining sector. From Great Pacific Gold’s massive hits in Papua New Guinea to Stellar Africa Gold’s assays in Morocco, they cover the exploration projects catching market attention.The team also breaks down the pros and cons of juniors partnering with majors, before sitting down with Chris...

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In this episode, Cejay Kim and Mat Wilson dive into area plays — the rush that follows a big mining discovery. From historic Klondike staking frenzies to modern-day Newfoundland and Chile, they break down why some area plays create fortunes while others fizzle.


Then, we sit down with Victor Cantore, President & CEO of Amex Exploration (TSXV: AMX), to discuss:


0:00 – Intro & What Are Area Plays?

3:30 – Historic Examples...

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Join hosts Cejay Kim and Mat Wilson in this episode of "Digging for Dollars," where they analyze junior mining deals, drill results and market performance.This episode features special guest Ewan Downie, is an accomplished company builder and entrepreneur who currently serves as the Managing Partner at Giant Venture Capital GroupThey discuss:0:00 – Intro & Make or Break: Kirkland Lake & Eris6:08 – Developer Discou...

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Join hosts Cejay Kim and Mat Wilson in this episode of "Digging for Dollars," where they analyze junior mining deals, drill results and market performance. This episode features special guest Stefan Sklepowicz , Stefan Sklepowicz is the CEO at Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp., and a seasoned expert in the mining industry.

Companies discussed in today's podcast:

$KALO.TSXV – Kalo Gold Corp.

$MLP.TSXV – Millennial Potash ...

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Join hosts Cejay Kim and Matt Wilson in the inaugural episode of "Digging for Dollars," where they analyze junior mining deals, drill results and market performance.


This episode features special guest Alex Ruggieri, CEO and Director of Koulou Gold Corp, and a seasoned expert in the mining industry.


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What happens when a geologist with 40+ years in the trenches flips the script and becomes a top junior mining investor? Jacques Bonneau went from chasing drill cores in the bush to managing millions in flow-through capital — and now he's written the book every retail investor in mining should read: The Art of Investing in Junior Mining.In this episode of CrashLabs, we talk about everything the press releases don’t tell you: why...

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Erin O'Toole, on the heels of the Canadian federal election, joins CrashLabs to break down what just happened—and what's next for the country. In this no-spin conversation, the former Conservative leader, lawyer, and former military officer dives into the global transformation of right-of-centre parties, why he believes Pierre Poilievre lost his seat, Alberta separatism, and how conservatives can actually win the next elect...

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Don Durrett, (GoldStockData.com) the gold investor billionaire Eric Sprott personally recommends, reveals his controversial "future-focused" methodology that's kept him accumulating miners since 2004 for what he calls "the once-in-a-lifetime trade" when the US bond market inevitably implodes. Durrett boldly projects $4,000 gold and $100 silver in his valuation models, building a 163+ position portfolio with ...

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Legendary investor Eric Sprott breaks down the state of the gold and silver markets, why he still believes in New Found Gold despite its sharp decline, and where he sees the biggest opportunities ahead. One of the most respected voices in precious metals, Sprott explains why U.S. politics matter more than Canadian politics for the resource sector, his growing interest in manganese, and why he prefers buying stocks that analysts are...

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Legendary stock trader, entrepreneur, financier, and cultural icon Michael Wekerle sits down with Denis for a high-energy conversation on AI-powered data centers, critical minerals, and why Canada is the place to be for innovation. From Agnico Eagle to Bitcoin, crowbars to The Tragically Hip, and real estate crashes to the next mining boom, Wekerle delivers a whirlwind of market wisdom, bold predictions, and offbeat insights.

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Mining magnate Rick Rule sits down with Denis for an unfiltered deep dive into the art of speculation, the biggest mistakes investors make, and how to separate winners from losers in the resource sector. With decades of experience ranking over 100,000 portfolios, Rule reveals why most speculators own too many stocks, the critical role of management teams, and how the Pareto principle applies to mining—where 20% of companies deliver...

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Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada doesn’t do politics based on political surveys. In this interview with Denis, the PPC leader breaks down the hard truths the mainstream parties won’t touch—why mass immigration is fueling a housing and healthcare disaster, how reckless spending is driving us toward economic collapse, and why Canada’s natural resources are the key to sovereignty.

00:00 Maxime Bernier: A Political Firestorm B...

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Billionaire mining mogul and global philanthropist Frank Giustra sits down with Denis for a no-holds-barred conversation on gold, global chaos, and Canada’s economic future. As co-chair of the International Crisis Group and a driving force in the mining world, Giustra unpacks the geopolitical shifts shaking markets, why mining investment is more critical than ever, and how gold remains the ultimate lifeline in uncertain times.


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123gold founder and award-winning aviator Bob Moriarty delivers a bird’s-eye view (and worm’s eye view) of the mining sector, market sentiment, and the investing traps people fall into. A lifelong contrarian, Moriarty explains why gold is still wildly undervalued, why silver is the most hated (yet most promising) asset, and how to navigate chaos and find real value. He breaks down the cycles that drive markets, the dangers of follo...

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Metals expert Jaime Carrasco joins Denis to explore the future of investing through history. From buying Bitcoin at $5 to why gold is more than a commodity, Carrasco explains how Trump could use precious metals to reshape the financial system. Discover why chasing quick returns may be a mistake for younger generations and why owning gold is key to understanding history and economics.

00:00 Ray Dalio: “If you don’t own gold you don’t...

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Prospecting guru Killian Charles, President and CEO of Brunswick Exploration, joins Denis to provide a crash course in the lithium market. From searching for wild commodities to building a ground-up exploration model to develop top-down market-moving lithium mines, Charles discusses Brunswick’s fresh-take on resource exploration and extraction. Dive deep into the future of lithium exploration, from Greenland’s untapped potential to...

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