This episode mentions many trigger topics surrounding mental health. Please note this when considering when and how you listen. Join Emily King and guest Hazel Duffy, founder of EnjoyYourMine, as they delve into the crucial topic of mental health and wellbeing in the global mining industry. May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, so Hazel shares insights into the unique challenges faced by on-site workers and the innovative solutions provided by EnjoyYourMine. From fostering supportive communities to providing vital resources for mental resilience, discover how the mining in ..read more

Join Emily King and guest Jon Mortensen, Global Chief Technology Officer for Enterprise Asset Management for IFS, as they explore the intersection of technology and the mining industry. From discussing the crucial role of software solutions in asset management to addressing sustainability challenges, delve into how innovation is reshaping mining operations worldwide ..read more

In this episode of On the Rocks, we catch up again with Tara Christie, President and CEO of Banyan Gold Corp. Emily and Tara delve into the current state of gold prices, market dynamics, and the challenges and opportunities facing junior exploration companies. From analyzing the surge in gold prices to discussing strategies for effective capital management, they provide valuable insights drawn from their experience in the mining industry. The conversation also explores the importance of innovation in mining operations and the complexities of balancing technological advancements with community ..read more

In this episode of On the Rocks, host Emily King welcomes Ira Gostin, a seasoned professional in investor relations and capital markets strategy. Gostin delves into his background in marketing and communications, emphasizing the crucial role of storytelling in connecting mining companies with investors. He discusses the impact of the "Robinhood Era" on retail investment, the significance of understanding audience demographics, and the necessity for mining companies to adapt their communication strategies to reach diverse investor groups effectively. Gostin also provides practical advice for in ..read more

In this transformative episode of the On the Rocks Podcast, hosted by Emily King and sponsored by KPI Mining, experts Benny Cohen, Matheus Faria, and Giovanni Santos dive deep into the world of mining optimization through the lens of stochastic mine planning. They shed light on how traditional challenges of uncertainty in mining operations can be mitigated by embracing stochastic optimization techniques, originally honed in the oil and gas industry. The discussion explores the significant impacts of this approach, including improved Net Present Value (NPV), enhanced recovery rates, and more ac ..read more

In this enlightening episode of the On the Rocks Podcast, host Emily King chats with Ernest Scheyder, a senior correspondent at Reuters and author of "The War Below: Lithium, copper, and the global battle to power our lives". Scheyder delves into the critical minerals like lithium and copper that underpin the green energy transition. The discussion unfolds the complexities surrounding mining projects, the environmental and indigenous rights considerations, and the geopolitical chess game of mineral supply chains. With personal stories and professional insights, Scheyder highlights the crucial ..read more

This week on On the Rocks, host Emily King chats with Julia Souder, the CEO of LDES Council! Tune in for the full episode ..read more

The mining industry faced significant challenges in 2023 – fluctuating commodity prices, permitting delays, geopolitical uncertainties. As 2024 begins, inflationary pressures and market volatility persist even as demand rises for minerals essential to the global energy transition. In a recent panel featuring experts from Prospector and VRIFY, financing trends impacting mining took center stage. While rising costs strain margins industry-wide, promising signals appear on metals integral for clean energy technologies. Government incentives and partnerships across battery/EV s ..read more

In this episode, host Emily King explores responsible mining practices through a compelling discussion with Aimee Boulanger, the executive director of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA). They trace IRMA’s origins in early multi-stakeholder collaboration efforts beginning around 2006, discuss why credible independent assurance processes matter, and outline the organization’s innovative standards-based approach centered on feasible best practices, continuous improvement pathways tailored to local contexts, and reinventing mining’s value proposition by verifying performance ga ..read more

The mining industry is full of great people from around the globe with different jobs, ideas, and backgrounds. At Prospector, we pride ourselves on helping shine light on many different aspects and opportunities of the industry, and highlighting those that think outside the box.  National Miners Day is recognized each year on December 6th, in an effort to celebrate, recognize and applaud the skill, dedication and hard work miners put into providing many of the products essential to fulfilling America’s most vital needs.  You might not recognize how mining plays a role in your daily ..read more