Every now and then on the Ri Podcast I have a guest that gets me a little bit star struck. I think to myself, this is not a person I thought I’d have the chance to sit down with for a 60-min conversation. That's where I am today with Mike Hood. Until 2018 Mike was the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. He’s advised Prime Ministers, lead engagements around the world, and interacted with some of the top political and military leaders of our time. Today he’s the President of JDS Operational Technologies, a division of the JDS Group of Companies, focused on the introduction of innovative a ..read more

***EPISODE 52*** Jack & Adam Lundin are part (½ to be exact) of the 3rd generation of mining entrepreneurs known as the “The Lundin Group”. Started by their grandfather Adolph and currently led by their father Lukas the Lundin Group is one of the most successful natural resource organizations in history. They explore, build and operate mining & energy projects around the globe. Their portfolio consists of a range of commodities including gold, copper and oil. In this conversation Jamie, Jack & Adam discuss: - How to succeed as the 3rd generation of a mining family. - Lessons learne ..read more

***EPISODE 51*** Zimi Meka is the founder and CEO of Ausenco engineering, one of the most respected engineering and construction firms in the mining industry. Launched in Australia Ausenco has expanded around the globe and now takes on some of the most complicated project on the planet. In this conversation Jamie and Zimi discuss: - Disarming landmines in Loas. - Why working in challenging jurisdictions can be an advantage. - How to create world class teams. - What makes a great mining engineer? - What should investors consider when investing in development stage projects? - What does it take ..read more

***EPISODE 50*** Dan Earle is the CEO of Solaris Resources a copper/gold exploration company focused on Ecuador and the Americas. Prior to joining Solaris Dan spent more than a decade at TD Bank as was one of the most respected analysts in the mining sector. In this conversation Dan and Jamie discuss: - Why he left a stable lucrative career to run an exploration company. - The unparalleled track record of the Augusta Group & Richard Warke. - The amazing discoveries of David Lowell, and why he truly is the worlds greatest explorer. - Fundamentals of the copper market and why dan believes we ..read more

***EPISODE 49*** Jeff Stibbard is the founder and CEO of JDS Energy & Mining. He is a mining engineer with over 30 years of experience in mine design, construction and operations. JDS is a mid-tier mine evaluation, design, construction and operating company with several related surrogates, employing in excess of 150 professionals. In this conversation Jeff and Jamie discuss: - The effects of covid-19 on Canada and the mining industry - The importance of building synergies & cashflow - Why long term thinking is so rare, but critical to success in the mining business - Why young professi ..read more

www.resourceinsider.com ***EPISODE 48*** Alex Tsukernik is the co-founder and CEO of Nova Royalty and a former investment banker. Most royalty companies that are focused on precious metals, where as Nova is all about copper. In this interview Alex: - Tells us why he bet early on the coming energy revolution; - Explains how current global remind him of the fall of the Soviet Union (where he grew up); - Gives insight into the moment he new he needed copper exposure; and - Tells us everything we need to know about Nova Royalty This is one of the most fascinating conversations I've had in a long t ..read more

www.resource-insider.com ***EPISODE 47*** In this episode, Jamie sits down with Walter Coles the CEO of Skeena Resources. Jamie and Walt discuss in depth the long road to Skeena's success, what it takes to discover and build a world class mine and the inevitable ups and downs along the way. Mining is a tough business's and Walt is unusually candid regarding the mistakes he's made, the challenges his team has faced, and how they've perceived to overcome them. This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants an inside view into the world of a mining executive. Enjoy! ***Follow Resource Insider ..read more

www.resource-insider.com ***EPISODE 46*** In this episode, Jamie sits down with Peter Bell, President & CEO, and Mark O'Dea, Chairman, of Northwest Copper. Mark is the founder and Chairman of Oxygen Capital, to learn more about that and his background check out RI Podcast EP 21: https://soundcloud.com/resource-insider-podcast/episode-021-mark-odea-oxygen-capital In this conversation Mark and Peter discuss a broad range of topics. If you are interested in junior mining, analyzing potential investments, the copper market, or making money, this is a much watch. Key topics discussed include ..read more

www.resource-insider.com ***EPISODE 45*** In this episode, Jamie sits down with Stephen Stewart, Chairman of The Ore Group. During this far ranging conversation Jamie and Stephen dive into a range of topics including: - What's in the Ore Groups portfolio? - When should companies buy ounces in the ground vs. spending money exploring? - The opportunities and challenges ahead of the next generation of mining professionals. - Young Mining Professionals (YMP) what this group is, and why you need to know about it Enjoy! ***Follow Resource Insider*** iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast​​ ​S ..read more

www.resource-insider.com ***EPISODE 44*** In this episode, Jamie sits down with Mike Allen, President of Northern Vertex Mining. They discuss the evolution of Northern Vertex Mining, its recent acquisition of Eclipse Gold Corp, and the future of gold mining and discovery in the Western United States. ***Follow Resource Insider*** iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast​ ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ntPCBk​ Youtube: https://youtu.be/7v2Zfmt_XaQ ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamie_Keech​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiekeech/​ ----- DISCLAIMER: Past performance is no ..read more