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Rock Talk: Mining Demystified

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Curious about the inner workings of the mining industry but don't have a background in geology or engineering? Rock Talk is a weekly interview show that takes you behind the scenes with industry experts. Each episode, host, Karl Woll of VRIFY Technology, sits down with an expert from the mining world to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges facing the sector. From exploration and extraction to processing and sustainability, we cover the full mining lifecycle in an engaging, jargon-free way. Whether you're an executive, investor, policymaker, or simply have a general interest in natural resources, Rock Talk will help you better understand this vital global industry. === Disclaimer === This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investing in stocks involves risks, including the loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Rock Talk does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. Rock Talk is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing our content, users agree that Rock Talk bears no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make.

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Episode thumbnail for Inside the First Gold Pour: The Transition from Developer to Gold Producer (Guest, Darren Stralow)

November 5, 2024

Inside the First Gold Pour: The Transition from Developer to Gold Producer (Guest, Darren Stralow)

<p>In this interview, Darren Stralow, Managing Director &amp; CEO at Bellevue Gold, gives us an overview of Bellevue's transition from developer to producer.</p><p>Here's what you will learn:</p><ul><li>Darren's background and early career in Mining</li><li>An overview of Bellevue Gold</li><li>An overview of the challenges in moving from developer to producer</li><li>The significance of the first gold pour, and what happened with that very first bar. </li></ul><br/><p>This interview was recorded on October 16, 2024.</p><p><u>About Bellevue Gold</u></p><p>Bellevue Gold Limited is developing the high-grade Bellevue Gold Project. The Project has a current global Mineral Resource of 9.8Mt @ 9.9 g/t gold for 3.1 Moz, including a Probable Ore Reserve of 6.8 Mt @ 6.1 g/t gold for 1.34 Moz, making it one of the highest grade gold discoveries in the world and the highest grade gold development project in Australia.</p><p>Bellevue Gold trades on the ASX under the ticker BGL.</p><p><u>Links and Resources from this Episode</u></p><ol><li><a href="https://youtu.be/_hvpD068EW8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Interview with Darren</a></li><li><a href="https://bellevuegold.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bellevue Gold's website</a></li><li><a href="https://vrify.com/companies/bellevue-gold" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bellevue's 3D VRIFY presentation.</a></li></ol><br/><p><u>Follow Rock Talk and Provide Feedback</u></p><ul><li>Visit our website at <a href="http://www.rocktalkpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.rocktalkpod.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCce0Z1ym5d9vSfBN-kF5wSw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a> for the video format with visuals</li><li>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app</li><li>Follow <a href="https://x.com/karlwoll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@karlwoll</a> on X-Twitter</li><li>Do you have feedback or want to suggest a guest? <a href="https://forms.fillout.com/t/dFdSh35Z8ius" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fill out this form</a>. </li></ul><br/><p><u>Jargon in Today's Episode</u></p><ul><li><strong>Head Grade</strong>: The amount of valuable mineral (like gold) found in each ton of ore, which helps determine the mine’s profitability.</li><li><strong>Raised Bores</strong>: Vertical tunnels or shafts dug to connect different levels of an underground mine, allowing ventilation, movement, and equipment installation.</li><li><strong>Tailings Dam</strong>: A large, secure embankment built to store leftover waste from mining processes after the valuable minerals have been extracted.</li><li><strong>Feasibility Studies</strong>: In-depth assessments that evaluate whether a mining project is financially, technically, and legally possible before it begins.</li></ul><br/><p><u>Timestamps</u></p><ul><li>(00:00) Episode overview</li><li>(01:10) Darren's background and experience</li><li>(05:02) Bellevue Gold overview</li><li>(07:02) Transition to producer and its challenges</li><li>(11:03) The significance of the first gold pour</li><li>(14:29) Challenges as a producer</li><li>(18:00) Bellevue's net-zero targets and 'Green Gold'</li><li>(23:06) 49er's talk &amp; conclusion</li></ul><br/><p><u>Disclaimer</u></p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investing in stocks involves risks, including the loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.</p><p>Rock Talk does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. Rock Talk is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing our content, users agree that Rock Talk bears no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you...

Episode thumbnail for Unlocking the Secrets of Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration (Guest, Andrew Paterson)

October 1, 2024

Unlocking the Secrets of Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration (Guest, Andrew Paterson)

<p>In this interview, Andrew Paterson, Managing Director at Great Boulder Resources, gives us an overview of geochemistry 101.</p><p>Here's what you will learn:</p><ul><li>Andrew's background and early career in Mining</li><li>An overview of Great Boulder Resources</li><li>An introductory look at geochemistry. </li><li>What is it, how is it used, how are samples collected?</li></ul><br/><p><u>About Great Boulder Resources</u></p><p>This interview with Andrew Paterson was recorded on August 7, 2024.</p><p>Great Boulder is a mineral exploration with high-quality gold and base metals in Western Australia. </p><p>With a primary focus on definition of the company-making Mulga Bill deposit at Side Well, the Company is also exploring for gold at Whiteheads near Kalgoorlie and for zinc and lead at the Wellington project in the Earaheedy Basin.</p><p>Great Boulder trades on the ASX under the ticker GBR.</p><p><u>Links and Resources from this Episode</u></p><ol><li><a href="https://youtu.be/taQEyT_x_wI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Interview with Andrew</a></li><li><a href="https://www.greatboulder.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Great Boulder's website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-boulder-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Great Boulder on LinkedIn</a></li><li>Great Boulder is listed on the ASX under ticker GBR</li><li><a href="https://vrify.com/decks/15488" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Great Boulder's 3D VRIFY presentation.</a></li></ol><br/><p><u>Follow Rock Talk and Provide Feedback</u></p><ul><li>Visit our website at <a href="http://www.rocktalkpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.rocktalkpod.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCce0Z1ym5d9vSfBN-kF5wSw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a> for the video format with visuals</li><li>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app</li><li>Follow <a href="https://x.com/karlwoll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@karlwoll</a> on X-Twitter</li><li>Do you have feedback or want to suggest a guest? <a href="https://forms.fillout.com/t/dFdSh35Z8ius" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fill out this form</a>. </li></ul><br/><p><u>Jargon in Today's Episode</u></p><ul><li>Intrusive related system: A type of mineral deposit formed from molten rock that pushed into existing rock layers.</li><li>Alluvial cover: Loose material, like sand or gravel, deposited by rivers or other flowing water on top of solid rock, often hiding minerals below.</li><li>Regolith: The layer of loose, weathered material covering solid rock, important in exploration to understand what’s above the target mineral.</li><li>RC (Reverse Circulation) drilling: A method of drilling that uses air to blow rock chips from deep underground to the surface, commonly used in mineral exploration.</li><li>Pathfinders: Elements or minerals (like bismuth or molybdenum) that geologists look for because they often indicate the presence of valuable minerals nearby, such as gold.</li></ul><br/><p><u>Timestamps</u></p><ul><li>(00:00) Episode overview</li><li>(01:34) Andrew's background and experience</li><li>(06:08) Great Boulder Resources overview</li><li>(07:43) How does geochem guide exploration?</li><li>(10:18) Geochemical indicators (pathfinders)</li><li>(11:48) Costs associated with geochem collection</li><li>(16:34) Challenges in interpreting geochem</li><li>(18:26) Episode conclusion</li></ul><br/><p><u>Disclaimer</u></p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investing in stocks involves risks, including the loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.</p><p>Rock Talk does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment...

Episode thumbnail for What Goes Into A Mine Restart? (Guest Aurélien Bonneviot, Robex Resources)

September 3, 2024

What Goes Into A Mine Restart? (Guest Aurélien Bonneviot, Robex Resources)

<p>In this interview, Aurélien Bonneviot, GM Strategy and Business Development at Robex Resources, discusses the challenges in restarting a past-producing mine.</p><p><em>Here's what you will learn:</em></p><ul><li>Aurélien's background and early career in Mining</li><li>An overview of Robex Resources' Kiniero Mine</li><li>A detailed look at all the challenges that go into bringing a historic mine back into production.</li><li>How technology we take for granted has helped Robex scale its operations in west Africa.</li></ul><br/><p>This interview with Aurélien was recorded on July 19, 2024.</p><p><u>About Robex Resources</u></p><p>Robex currently owns two assets in the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone belt: the Nampala-producing gold mine in Mali and the Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea (Conakry).</p><p>Robex is also active in exploration, with drilling campaigns underway across its West African properties.</p><p>The Company intends to become a multi-mine, multi-jurisdiction gold producer in West Africa once the Kiniero Gold Project is in production.</p><p>Robex trades on the TSXV under the ticker RBX.</p><p><u>Links and Resources from this Episode</u></p><ol><li><a href="https://youtu.be/fg1VvUDgS1Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Interview with Aurélien</a></li><li><a href="https://robexgold.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robex's website</a></li><li>Robex is listed on the TSXV under ticker RBX</li><li>Robex's <a href="https://vrify.com/decks/16030" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3D VRIFY presentation.</a></li></ol><br/><p><u>Follow Rock Talk and Provide Feedback</u></p><ul><li>Visit our website at <a href="http://www.rocktalkpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.rocktalkpod.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCce0Z1ym5d9vSfBN-kF5wSw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a> for the video format with visuals</li><li>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app</li><li>Follow <a href="https://x.com/karlwoll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@karlwoll</a> on X-Twitter</li><li>Do you have feedback or want to suggest a guest? <a href="https://forms.fillout.com/t/dFdSh35Z8ius" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fill out this form</a>. </li></ul><br/><p><u>Jargon in Today's Episode</u></p><ul><li><strong>Geochem Anomaly:</strong> This refers to an area where the concentration of certain chemicals or minerals is unusually high compared to surrounding areas, indicating a potential location for valuable mineral deposits.</li><li><strong>Core Logging:</strong> This is the process of recording detailed information about the geological features and rock types found in core samples drilled from beneath the Earth's surface, which helps in understanding the underground geology.</li><li><strong>Feasibility Study:</strong> A detailed analysis conducted before starting a mining project to determine whether it is economically viable, including assessing the potential costs, revenues, risks, and the overall practicality of the project.</li><li><strong>Geophysics:</strong> A method used in mining to study the physical properties of the Earth's subsurface, such as magnetism, gravity, and electrical conductivity, to help locate mineral deposits without drilling.</li><li><strong>Hydrothermal: </strong>Refers to processes involving heated water circulating through Earth's crust, which can dissolve and deposit minerals, often leading to the formation of rich ore deposits.</li></ul><br/><p><u>Timestamps</u></p><p>(00:00) Episode overview</p><p>(01:44) Aurelien's background and experience</p><p>(04:25) Robex Resources</p><p>(06:26) Challenges in restarting a mine</p><p>(13:01) How has technology helped?</p><p>(18:141) What comes next for Kiniero?</p><p>(21:01) Episode conclusion</p><p><u>Disclaimer</u></p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice....

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What is Rock Talk: Mining Demystified?

Curious about the inner workings of the mining industry but don't have a background in geology or engineering?

Rock Talk is a weekly interview show that takes you behind the scenes with industry experts.

Each episode, host, Karl Woll of VRIFY Technology, sits down with an expert from the mining world to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges facing the sector. From exploration and extraction to processing and sustainability, we cover the full mining lifecycle in an engaging, jargon-free way.

Whether you're an executive, investor, policymaker, or simply have a general interest in natural resources, Rock Talk will help you better understand this vital global industry.

=== Disclaimer ===

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investing in stocks involves risks, including the loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Rock Talk does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. Rock Talk is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing our content, users agree that Rock Talk bears no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make.

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