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How Salmon are Shaping Alaska’s Approach to Mining | Ep 21

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Description: Alaska’s mineral wealth comes with a responsibility to protect its salmon and waterways. Senator Jesse Kiehl discusses responsible mining, cross-border rivers, and why healthy fish runs are central to Alaska’s resource future.

Guest: Senator Jesse Kiehl

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Oct 21, 2026 32 min

After Diamonds: How the NWT Is Unlocking Its Next Big Opportunity | The Mining & Minerals Show | Ep 20

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N.W.T. Minister Caitlin Cleveland discusses the region’s next chapter, from critical minerals and AI, to infrastructure, Indigenous partnerships, and workforce development.

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Sep 30, 2026 34 min

The Push for U.S. Permitting Reform: National Association of Manufacturers’ Chris Phalen | Ep 19

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Deirdra caught up with Chris Phalen, Vice President of Domestic Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) during CERAWeek, where NAM had just launched its new critical minerals strategy for America. Among other things, the two discuss NAM’s recently released permitting report, which highlights that delays and inefficiencies in the U.S. system cost manufacturers billions each year and hold back new investment.

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Jul 8, 2026 8 min

Criticality, collaboration and coal: Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Heather Exner-Pirot | Ep 18

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Deirdra speaks with Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, about the current defining moment for Canada’s resource sector. The two discuss the global “rupture” reshaping energy and commodity markets, Canada’s growing focus on critical minerals and energy security, the case for pipelines and metallurgical coal, and why stronger coordination with allies like Australia could help Canada turn resource strength into geopolitical advantage.

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Jul 1, 2026 41 min

Taking Mining Compliance with AI Sirius-ly: beSirius’ Anastasia Kuskova | Ep 17

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Deirdra speaks with Anastasia Kuskova, co-founder and CEO of beSirius, about how AI is transforming compliance, due diligence, and even permitting across the mining, metals, and critical minerals value chain. Anastasia explains how beSirius’ “sustainability twin” helps companies organize and share their sustainability and compliance data, streamline supplier assessments, and respond faster to standards, certifications, and customer requirements.

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Jun 24, 2026 38 min

BEV In-Depth Conference Special Episode: Beyond Extraction and Canada’s Sovereign Critical Minerals Value Chain | Ep 16

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In this special episode of The Mining & Minerals Show, recorded live at the BEV In-Depth Conference in Sudbury, Ontario, Deirdra moderates a panel on how Canada can move beyond resource extraction to build a resilient, sovereign critical minerals value chain. The panel includes leaders from industry and government in Canada and the United States, Jeff Gaulin, Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Vale Base Metals; Greg Da Re, Vice President, Corporate Development at Frontier Lithium; Amanda Wilson, Director General of Policy and Economics, Lands and Minerals Sector at Natural Resources Canada; and Abigail Hunter, Executive Director, SAFE’s Centre for Critical Minerals Strategy. The conversation explores what it will take to strengthen North American supply chains, expand processing and manufacturing capacity, attract investment and talent, and position critical minerals as an economic and strategic opportunity.

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Jun 17, 2026 28 min

Advancing Critical Mineral Discovery with Groundbreaking Tech: OptiSeis’s Andrea Crook and NRCan’s Geneviève Marquis | Ep 15

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In this special episode, Ben Seligson of the Energy Trade Show and Deirdra Tindale of the Mining and Minerals Show team up to sit down with Andrea Crook, CEO of OptiSeis, and Dr. Geneviève Marquis of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to explore a new pilot project that could reshape how Canada finds critical minerals. The conversation unpacks how new technology is being applied in Sudbury to image underground mineral pathways with unprecedented detail. They discuss why Sudbury is the ideal testing ground, how the project could help de-risk mineral exploration for copper, cobalt, and gold, and what this means for the future of mining in Canada.

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Jun 3, 2026 16 min

Cobalt and the Major Gap in North America’s Supply Chain: Electra Battery Materials | Ep 14

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Deirdra speaks with Electra Battery Materials’ Founder and CEO Trent Mell and Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Development Heather Smiles about the company’s mission to build a critical minerals refining hub in Ontario. They discuss how Electra is positioning itself to compete with China’s head start in processing, and what recent support from the Canadian and US governments means for the project. The conversation also covers ethical sourcing, local job creation, permitting challenges, and what comes next for Electra in cobalt, nickel, and battery recycling.

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May 27, 2026 28 min

Molybdenum – The Metal of the Future | Moon River Moly’s Paul Parisotto | Ep 13

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In this episode, Deirdra speaks with Paul Parisotto, CEO of Moon River Moly, about why molybdenum is emerging as a critical mineral for the future of steel, energy, infrastructure, and defence. Paul explains how molybdenum strengthens steel for use in pipelines, nuclear reactors, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and other high-demand applications, while outlining Moon River Moly’s plans to advance their British Columbia assets.

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May 19, 2026 26 min

Turning Arctic Potential into Reality: West Kitikmeot Resources Corp’s Brendan Bell | Ep 12

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Deirdra speaks with Brendan Bell, CEO of West Kitikmeot Resources Corporation, who is working to develop one of Canada’s most ambitious northern infrastructure proposals: the Grays Bay Road and Port Project. Bell explains how the project could unlock world-class critical mineral deposits in Nunavut, strengthen Arctic security, create jobs closer to home for northern communities, and reshape Canada’s economic footprint in the North.

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May 13, 2026 32 min

Indigenous Ownership in Major Projects: Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corp’s Kristan Straub | Ep 11

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This episode of The Mining & Minerals Show looks at one of the biggest shifts underway in Canada’s resource economy: the move from Indigenous consultation to Indigenous ownership. Deirdra sits down with Kristan Straub, the new President and CEO of the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC), to discuss how the organization is working to unlock Indigenous participation in major projects through access to capital and loan guarantees.

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May 6, 2026 21 min

Can British Columbia Unlock Its Critical Minerals Potential? With AME’s Todd Stone | Ep 10

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Todd Stone, President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), joins Deirdra for a timely conversation on the state of mineral exploration in British Columbia. He explains why exploration is the foundation of every future mine, where the province’s claims and permitting system is falling behind, and how those delays are affecting investor confidence at a moment when demand for critical minerals is rising. The discussion also touches on the growing debate around the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), First Nations consultation, and the challenge of building a regulatory system that supports both certainty and meaningful Indigenous partnership.

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Apr 29, 2026 26 min

Critical Minerals and Québec’s Mining Environment: Québec Mining Association’s Emmanuelle Toussaint | Ep 9

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In the lead up to Québec Mining Week, Deirdra speaks with Emmanuelle Toussaint, President and CEO of the Québec Mining Association, who provides an overview of what investors and operators can expect when doing business in the province.

Recorded on the CERAWeek floor in Houston, Emmanuelle discusses Québec’s role in the global mining sector, the province’s strength in critical minerals, and why faster permitting, policy alignment, and early community engagement will be key to unlocking future projects. She also shares how the Québec Mining Association is supporting responsible development across the mining ecosystem, while helping position Québec as a stable, innovative, and competitive jurisdiction for investment.

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Apr 22, 2026 15 min

South32’s Pat Risner on Mining Differently | Ep 8

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In this episode recorded live at CERAWeek in Houston, Deirdra sits down with Pat Risner, President of South32’s Hermosa Project, to discuss the transformation of mining in North America.

Pat outlines how the Arizona-based project differs from traditional mining by utilizing a light touch design that requires 90% less water and creates a significantly smaller land footprint than industry standards. As the first mining project to be fast-tracked under the U.S.

Government’s FAST-41 permitting process, Hermosa is positioned to help close a projected 4-million tonne global zinc gap, all while becoming a first-of-its-kind domestic source for battery-grade manganese that will provide generational opportunities for the
local community.

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Apr 15, 2026 20 min

“Alberta is the Answer”: A CERAWeek Sit Down with Alberta Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean | Ep 7

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In this episode, Deirdra sits down with Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, as he makes the case for Alberta’s low-cost natural gas as a unique advantage for the energy-intensive refining process for minerals like lithium, vanadium, and helium. He explains why Alberta is the answer for investors seeking certainty in a shifting global market and discusses the Government of Alberta’s recently announced regulatory streamlining.

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Apr 8, 2026 9 min

The Indigenous Equity Revolution in Mining | Ep 6

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In this episode of the Mining and Minerals Show, Deirdra Tindale explores a shift in the mining sector as Indigenous nations move from being project stakeholders to sophisticated equity owners. She sits down with both Mark Podlasly, Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), and Kody Penner, Vice President of Corporate Development at Nations Royalty.

Mark Podlasly discusses Canadian resource development, where Indigenous nations are transitioning from recipients of grants to high-level co-investors. He details how the FNMPC is helping nations leverage new federal and provincial loan guarantees to secure equity stakes in the country’s most significant energy and mining projects.

Kody Penner discusses Indigenous economic participation through Canada’s largest majority Indigenous-owned public company. Drawing on his experience, Kody explains how pooling mining royalties into a public vehicle allows Indigenous groups to monetize future payments and diversify their wealth today. He discusses the power of “risk capital” and how stronger, more sovereign Indigenous balance sheets are fundamentally changing the relationship between mining CEOs and the communities where they operate.

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Apr 1, 2026 31 min

Social license to operate: from mine opening to closure, and everything in between | Ep 5

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This week on the Mining and Minerals Show, we trace the journey of a mine from its initial opening to its final closure as Deirdra sits down with experts at PDAC.

Eric Miller, CEO of Global Battery Materials, begins the discussion by detailing the strategic advantages of “brownfield” projects. He explains how reopening proven assets like their Ontario graphite mine allows for a faster path to market while building on existing relationships with local communities and First Nations partners to secure an early social licence.

The conversation then moves into the complexities of maintaining that trust during active operations with Terry Heyman, Chief Strategy Officer at the World Gold Council. Heyman highlights the industry’s push for transparency through the Gold Bar Integrity Program, which uses blockchain to track gold from the mine site through the entire supply chain. He also addresses the global challenge of artisanal mining, advocating for centralized processing plants and G7 political support to ensure that small-scale mining remains a responsible and formal part of the global economy.

Finally, Matt Breen, COO of Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine, provides a roadmap for the end of the mining lifecycle as Diavik prepares for its 2026 closure. Breen shares the company’s “closure with care” philosophy, detailing a decade-long reclamation plan to return the land to the Northwest Territories. He also highlights the My Path program, a dedicated initiative to support the transition of their workforce into new careers or retirement, ensuring the mine leaves behind a lasting, positive legacy for the region.

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Mar 26, 2026 54 min

Sitting down with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy: Cross-Border Considerations | Ep 4

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This week on the Mining and Minerals Show, Deirdra sits down with Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of Energy for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We dive into the strategic restructuring of North American energy security. Following the creation of the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, we examine how the U.S. is pivoting from decades of industrial offshoring to a proactive, science-led domestic and allied manufacturing strategy.

As global competition intensifies, the relationship between the U.S. and Canada has never been more vital. We explore how DOE investments are crossing borders to build a resilient North American battery supply chain and what the “Manhattan Project” of AI means for the future of our shared power grid.

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Mar 18, 2026 18 min

An International Women’s Day Special with the Women of Mining | Ep 3

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In this special International Women’s Day edition of the Mining and Minerals Show, host Deirdra Tindale sits down with three trailblazing leaders who are transforming the mining landscape from the ground up. This episode explores how inclusivity, innovative investment models, and deep environmental stewardship are driving the next generation of the industry.

We start off with designing for inclusion with Alicia Woods Alicia Woods, CEO of Covergalls Inc. She shares her journey from the underground drifts of Sudbury to the Dragon’s Den. Alicia discusses the “wake-up call” that led her to create high-performance workwear designed specifically for women, the importance of physical workspace inclusivity, and how her company is leading the way in sustainable manufacturing and upcycling.

Next, we discuss accessible mining with Beth Borody Beth Borody, CEO of Maven Exploration. She introduces Canada’s first fully female-founded exploration company. Beth challenges the traditional mining model, discussing the power of the female investor, the importance of “risk-aware” long-term thinking, and Maven’s mission to make mining ownership accessible to everyday Canadians.

Finally, we explore the environment with Kati McCartney Kati McCartney, COO of Blue Heron Environmental. She discusses the evolving world of environmental consultancy and regulatory compliance. From “values mapping” with Indigenous communities to the complexities of reprocessing waste tailings, Kati explains why environmental stewardship is no longer a “checkbox” exercise but a core pillar of a project’s success and its social license to operate.

Tune in as we celebrate International Women’s Day and discover how these leaders are innovating to ensure a stronger, more sustainable mining ecosystem.

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Mar 11, 2026

PDAC Special: Global Leaders from Sudbury to Western Australia | Ep 2

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On the ground at PDAC, Deirdra Tindale sits down with individuals shaping the global mining landscape. In this episode we explore two of the world’s most influential mining jurisdictions to explore how government policy is driving the next era of resource development.

We start with Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of Sudbury, a mining champion representing a city with an 130-year resource-rich legacy. Mayor Lefebvre provides a political perspective on how local leadership can catalyze national industry. Discover how Sudbury is positioning itself at the center of Canada’s critical minerals charge, leveraging its history to lead the way in global supply chains, battery materials, and the innovative policies required to reshape the energy landscape.

We then cross the globe for an insightful conversation with The Honourable David Michael, Mines Minister of Western Australia. Minister Michael delves into the political and legislative strategies that have made Western Australia a titan of global mining investment. From the complexities of streamlined approvals and cutting-edge legislation to the importance of strategic international partnerships, this discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at how WA is diversifying its economy and securing its position as a leader in the global critical minerals supply chain.

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