The Northern Miner Podcast

This week’s episode features Magnus Ericsson, adjunct professor at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden and co-founder of Mineral Economics and the Raw Materials Report, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the history of rare earths. Ericsson explains how rare earths were first discovered and how investment by the Swedish monarchy in scientific research helped create the conditions for a series of important discoveries in Sweden, including several rare earth elements as well as nickel and cobalt. He also discusses the origins of the unusual names given to many rare earths and explores the feedback loop between science, technology, and metals, in which advances in one field help drive progress in the others. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Novo Resources executive co-chairman Mike Spreadborough, who discusses the company’s exploration projects in Australia. To learn more, visit: https://novoresources.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 Audrey Robertson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on recent efforts to reshore America’s critical minerals supply chain. Robertson outlines the range of initiatives the U.S. Department of Energy is pursuing to support domestic mineral development and strengthen critical minerals supply chains, including efforts focused on processing and recycling. She also discusses the challenge of attracting a new generation of workers to the mining sector and the DOE’s efforts to encourage young people to pursue careers in the industry. 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 Grant Sporre, Global Head of Metals and Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the copper market. Sporre examines the forces driving copper prices, including the accumulation of metal in the United States at the expense of inventories on the London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange. He explains how these shifting inventories are affecting the market and why copper prices remain near record highs despite relatively abundant global supplies. He also discusses the potential impact of a U.S. tariff decision on copper prices and trade flows. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Amex Exploration president and CEO Victor Cantore, who discusses the company’s Perron gold project near the Ontario-Quebec border. To learn more, visit: https://amexexploration.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 Critical Risk Team partner George McLeod in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on recent developments in Africa’s Sahel region and in Myanmar. McLeod discusses the unexpected players he sees operating in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and how shifting geopolitical dynamics are affecting mining companies across the region. He also examines the complex situation in Myanmar, a major producer of heavy rare earths, as well as questions surrounding the evolving relationship between India and China in the rare earths sector. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week’s Spotlight features Kai Hoffmann, CEO of Soar Financial Group and organizer of the Deutsche Goldmesse conference, taking place Nov. 13–14 in Frankfurt, Germany. To learn more about the conference, visit: https://deutschegoldmesse.online/ “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 Fortuna Mining president and CEO Jorge Ganoza in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the company’s recent acquisition of the Bambadji gold exploration project in Senegal. Ganoza explains why the project’s location and geological potential made it a compelling acquisition, noting that Fortuna had been evaluating the opportunity for some time. He also discusses the company’s decision to exit Mexico and outlines Fortuna’s broader approach to operating in frontier jurisdictions. 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