Pierre Lassonde Reflects on his Life, Career, and Paving the Path for Mining's Royalty Business Model

Today we collaborate with the National Mining Museum and Hall of Fame. The organization is inducting a new group of mining individuals, including Franco-Nevada's Pierre Lassonde. We were able to connect with Pierre to discuss his upbringing, education, and the entrepreneurial spirit which lead to the founding and success of Franco-Nevada. Not only has Mr. Lassonde obviously found success in business, he has also found success through philanthropic outreach. We chat a little about that as well. Finally, Mr. Lassonde gives a quick synopsis of today's mining, exploration and royalty models. What is working and what may not work.

In our second segment, we stick with the royalty model and welcome in Fred Bell, CEO of Elemental Altus Royalties. A lot has changed since the merger. Mr. Bell expresses those changes and reminisces of the rollercoaster which was 2022 for the company. 

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