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In this podcast, we discuss, educate and talk about industry news and hot topics, company reviews and live interviews with mining professionals and leading figures in the mining industry. Introducing your host Rob Tyson, Founder and Director of Mining International, a leading recruitment and headhunting agency based in the UK specialising in mining across the globe. We source and discover new talent to fill those difficult or challenging vacancies our clients have.
Episodes
December 10, 2025 • 28 mins
In today's show, we're joined by Chris Showalter, CEO of Lifezone Metals, the company behind the Kabanga Nickel Project in north‑west Tanzania, one of the world’s highest‑grade, development‑ready nickel sulphide deposits.
We discuss how the company fits into the evolving critical minerals landscape, its role in building Western refining capacity, and why its Hydromet Technology could be a game-changer compared to traditional smel...
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December 7, 2025 • 30 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by Alastair Goodship, COO of Mila Resources, a mining company that targets stranded assets with robust geological potential, by leveraging existing infrastructure and geological data, and then applying their team's multi-disciplinary experience, they are able to identify key value opportunities where they can advance to tangible production-stage studies.
We discuss Mila’s strategy and portfolio, th...
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December 3, 2025 • 25 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by Brad Valiukas, Managing Director of Kaiser Reef, an Australian gold producer with operations in Victoria and Tasmania.
We talk about Brad’s journey from his early days on site to leading Kaiser Reef, what’s driving the company forward, and his views on gold in today’s market. We’ll also discuss how his hands-on experience has shaped his leadership and what advice he’d give to the next generation...
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The Mine of the Future: How SiTration's Technology is Transforming Metal Recovery and Sustainability
November 30, 2025 • 36 mins
This time we talk to Brandon Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of SiTration, a company redefining metal recovery with a chemical-free separation process.
Brandon recently presented at the ACG Mine Closure conference, highlighting SiTration’s breakthrough results in recovery yields and purity — achieved without traditional chemical reagents.
We discuss how the technology works, what challenges come with scaling innovation in mining,...
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November 26, 2025 • 55 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by Martin Horgan, a well-known figure in the mining industry with a proven track record in exploration, development, and operations, from leading Toro Gold through to his time as CEO of Centamin.
Martin shares his thoughts on what drives him to set up a new mining company, what kind of opportunities he’s targeting next, and how his past experiences have shaped his approach to risk and value creati...
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November 25, 2025 • 67 mins
Today we’re taking on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: gender-based violence, or GBV, and what it means for mining’s culture, safety, and future.
Joining me are three people who’ve helped bring this issue into sharper focus recently and their recent collaboration on The Intelligent Miner opened up a powerful and, at times, uncomfortable conversation about how mining can — and must — do better.
Carly Leonida, founde...
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November 19, 2025 • 37 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by one of the industry’s most respected leaders, Mark Cutifani, former CEO of Anglo American and Chair of the ICMM.
We discuss the long-term supply outlook for mining, the risks, opportunities and disruptions shaping the next decade. From critical minerals and geopolitical shifts to innovation and resilience, Mark shares his perspective on what’s coming and how the industry can prepare.
Mark is al...
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November 16, 2025 • 24 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by Dominic Raab, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and now Head of Global Affairs at Appian Capital Advisory, one of the leading investors in the mining and metals sector.
We’ll be discussing his transition from politics to mining, how Dominic’s experience in government influences his new role, and the growing importance of policy and public–private partnerships in securing the global supply of cr...
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November 12, 2025 • 57 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by Darryn Quayle, Vice President, Global Mining Sector Leader at Worley, someone with deep experience across government, engineering, and sustainable mining development. Darryn recently returned from an intense and insightful visit to Brazil, as part of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030, where he and other industry leaders met with investors managing more than $130 trillion in assets, al...
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November 9, 2025 • 42 mins
In today’s episode, we're delighted to be joined by Elaine Dorward-King, an accomplished mining executive and board director with over three decades of international experience in the resources sector. Elaine currently serves as a non-executive director for Sibanye-Stillwater, Kenmare Resources, and NovaGold, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Newmont and Rio Tinto.
In our conversation, we’ll explore Elaine’s journ...
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November 5, 2025 • 35 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by Pascal Hamelin, President and CEO of Abcourt Mines, a Canadian gold producer and explorer with a strong footprint in Quebec.
We’ll be discussing Abcourt’s flagship Sleeping Giant Mine, the company’s focus on narrow vein underground mining, and how innovation, automation, and community engagement are shaping its next phase of growth.
Pascal is also going to be attending the upcoming Resourcing T...
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November 2, 2025 • 41 mins
Joining us today is Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium, who are breathing new life into the historic Copper Mountain District in Wyoming, a project first drilled by Union Pacific in the 1970s, but now being revived with modern tech, modern exploration thinking, and at a time when the U.S. urgently needs domestic uranium.
We’re going to discuss what that actually means on the ground, how Myriad is modernising decades-old data, and ...
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October 29, 2025 • 42 mins
In today’s episode, we're joined by Jeff Court, CEO of Tungsten West, the company redeveloping the Hemerdon tungsten project in Devon, UK
Jeff’s worked on mining projects all over the world, and we’ll be talking about his journey into leadership, why tungsten is such a critical mineral, and what it takes to bring a historic mine back into production. We’ll also cover the company’s new feasibility study, financing challenges, and w...
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October 26, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode, we chat with Heather White, CEO of the Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company, a U.S.-based developer focused on revitalizing one of North America’s most historic and high-grade silver districts. Under Heather’s leadership, the company is advancing plans to bring its projects back into production while also expanding into the critical minerals space, including antimony, which is drawing growing attention for its...
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October 22, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode, we chat to Matt Fifield, Executive Chair of Cyprium Metals, an emerging Australian copper producer focused on bringing the Nifty Copper Project back into production.
They recently completed an A$80 million equity raise, strengthening their balance sheet and securing new institutional support from Tribeca and the Tanito Group. With the rebuild of the Nifty operation now underway, the company is on track to deliver ...
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October 19, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode, we chat with Anthony Vaccaro, President of The Northern Miner Group, which includes The Northern Miner, Canadian Mining Journal, and Mining.com, some of the most trusted voices in global mining media.
We talk about a truly unique initiative; The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt, a nationwide adventure blending Canada’s love of exploration with its rich mining heritage. Anthony will share how the idea came about, why i...
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October 15, 2025 • 29 mins
We chat with Johan Coetzee, Strategy and Consulting Lead for Resources at Accenture in South Africa. Johan has extensive experience advising mining companies across the continent on how to drive digital transformation, sustainability, and operational excellence in increasingly complex environments.
We’ll explore how digital innovation is redefining mining in Africa, from automation and AI to sustainability, cybersecurity, and work...
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October 8, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode, we chat with Geoff McNamara, Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director of Tesoro Gold who are an ASX-listed company, looking to advance its flagship El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, home to the 2-million-ounce Ternera deposit with an exploration target of up to 3 million ounces.
They have recently raised $34M so we’ll discuss how the funds will be used, support from shareholders and new institutions, highlights from the ...
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October 5, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode, we chat with Joachim Braun, Global Division President, Process Industries, at ABB, to explore the future of copper mining and its critical role in the global energy transition.
With copper demand forecast to significantly outpace supply by 2035, the mining industry faces both enormous opportunity and intense pressure. We discuss how companies are adapting strategies, the sector’s responsibility for global emission...
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October 1, 2025 • 39 mins
In today’s episode, we chat with Sean Wade, CEO of Power Metal Resources, and Ian Freeman, CEO of Minestarters. Sean has been on the show before, and Power Metal has been building momentum with its diverse portfolio and project incubator model. Ian joins us for the first time to introduce Minestarters, a new platform bringing blockchain and tokenisation into the world of mining finance.
In this conversation, we’ll cover the progre...
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