The Northern Miner Podcast

PDAC president Karen Rees previews this year’s conference

'Tectonic' shift towards gold as a reserve currency, ft Cam Currie

Gold and critical minerals are rapidly evolving into foundational strategic assets as geopolitical tensions drive a shift away from fiat currency reliance. Central banks, particularly within BRICS nations, are increasingly utilizing gold as a reserve currency to mitigate risks associated with U.S. dollar sanctions and ...

Zambia’s Copperbelt in focus, ft Midnight Sun’s Adrian O’Brien

The podcast analyzes the surge in precious and industrial metal prices, driven by geopolitical instability, central bank buying, and increasing demand from sectors like AI and electric vehicles. Rick Rule advises selling after precious metals hit record highs. Poland and Tether are significantly increasing their gold r...

AME BC's Todd Stone on mining policy, Roundup conference

The podcast analyzes current trends and challenges in the mining and mineral exploration sectors. It highlights China's increasing influence in the iron ore market, including its push for renminbi-denominated trade and its first shipment of iron ore from the Simandou mine in Guinea. The discussion also covers the U.S. ...

Targeting the Fed puts Dollar at risk, ft. Jeff Christian on precious metals

Developers to see M&A, ft John McCluskey, Renaud Adams and Robert Quartermain

The Northern Miner Podcast kicks off 2026 with an analysis of the surging metals market, drawing parallels to market behavior at the start of 2020. Adrian Pocobelli notes record highs in copper prices, fueled by supply concerns and demand from AI and electric vehicle sectors, and aluminum hitting levels not seen since ...

Free cash flow to keep gold miners hot, ft Rick Rule, Rob McEwen and John McCluskey

Pierre Lassonde receives Northern Miner Lifetime Achievement Award

‘It’s the time’—Hon. Stephen Lecce, Ross Beaty and Mark Selby on mining in Ontario

Rick Rule on the gold bull market and where he’s looking next

PwC Canada’s Monica Banting on the ‘step change’ in sentiment toward mining

How AI can streamline exploration, ft Syntax's Michelle Smith

The podcast focuses on the intensifying global competition for rare earth minerals, particularly heavy rare earths, and its implications for Western nations seeking to reduce reliance on China. It highlights the scarcity and price disparities of elements like dysprosium and terbium, essential for high-temperature magne...

Glencore reaches inflection point, ft Bloomberg Intelligence’s Alon Olsha

Ian London on how to fix the supply chain

Jack Lundin on mining policy and the World's Deepest Marathon

The Northern Miner Podcast explores the global race for critical minerals, the challenges and opportunities in the mining sector, and Canada's role in the industry. It highlights the increasing government interest and investment in mining projects, driven by concerns over supply chain security and the demand for specia...

Miners invest heavily into AI, ft Theo Yameogo on EY’s risk and opportunities report

Jeffrey Christian on gold, copper and the debasement trade

Unlocking Argentina’s copper potential with Juan Biset

Jay Martin on gold stocks and US investment in the mining sector

Western Editor Henry Lazenby on the Precious Metals Summit and Mining Forum Americas