Mining Matters

Amanda van Dyke: Critical Metals and the state of mining

What actually are critical metals? Amanda van Dyke is the founder of the Critical Minerals Hub, and in this conversation we take a deep dive into the market forces, government policies and global initiatives that are shaping our approaches to critical metals. Is it all about the batteries, or is there more to it? Who benefits, and can the world really reach the targets that have been set for it?

Mining Matters: Shaun Day from Greatland Gold

17 days ago

Shares in Greatland Gold have more than doubled over the past year, and it's not hard to see why. At a time of record high gold prices, Greatland is bringing one of Australia's biggest gold projects at Havieron. And, while that's all going on, it's also acquired and integrated the nearby Telfer mine and plant, meaning that the company is now producing and cashflow is coming in. An ASX listing is now planned. Managing Director Shaun Day talks us through it all, and outlines what plans the company has going forward.

Randy Smallwood of Wheaton Precious Metals: Streaming, what is it, and why's it so lucrative?

1 month ago

Wheaton Precious Metals is a multi-billion dollar streaming company with assets around the world, and a particular focus on gold and silver. The company is built exclusively around streaming, a concept that was developed by the founders of the company more than a decade ago. Randy Smallwood, chief executive of Wheaton Precious Metals, joins us to talk about the pioneering business model, how it's got the company to where it is today, and where it goes from here.

Helium: what is it, why's it so valuable, and how do you find it? With Andy Carroll of Mosman

1 month ago

The helium price has soared in recent years as demand from hi-tech industries has risen and supply has struggled to keep pace. Much of the oil and gas skillset is transferable to helium, but there are significant differences. Mosman's Andy Carroll takes us through the geology, the extraction techniques, processing, sales pricing and overall market dynamics of the helium market. The US and Australia are key, but there are also major production hubs in Qatar and Russia, although no one player controls pricing or supply. Carroll weaves it all together, and also talks about his own experiences in the industry

Graphite: all you need to know about batteries, markets and mining, with Mike Ralston

2 months ago

On this episode of Mining Matters, Vox Markets' Alastair Ford speaks with Mike Ralston, CEO of Blencowe Resources, about graphite—what it is, what it's used for, how it is mined, processed, shipped, and delivered, and who buys it.

Mining Matters: Golden Prospect talks gold

2 months ago

Whither goest gold? Keith Watson and Robert Crayfourd of Golden Prospect Precious Metals talk gold, gold equities, investment strategies, ETFs, risk, Trump and the macro-economic outlook. The bottom line? - gold is the place to be.

Mining Matters: Bob Archer on silver, gold, markets, and Pinnacle

2 months ago

Silver vs gold vs markets. Bob Archer has decades of experience mining silver and gold, and knows the market dynamics of both metals better than most. He shares the insights he's gleaned over the years, and tells us about a new Mexican deal he's putting together inside Venture-listed Pinnacle Silver & Gold

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