The Northern Miner Podcast

This episode concludes our two-part feature interview with Rob McEwen, chairman and chief owner of McEwen Mining, in conversation with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro, recorded live on the sidelines of the Silver & Gold Summit in San Francisco in late October 2018. Rob and Anthony continue their freewheeling conversation, touching on topics including: innovation in the mining industry; Peter Munk's legacy; the generosity of mining companies and the philanthropy of mining execs in Toronto; and the need for more rationality in developing Canada's resource industries in order to support wealth creation in wider society. We also have the fifth in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Cementation Canada president Roy Slack speaking about innovation in his company, plus his new role as incoming president of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Rob McEwen biography from McEwen Mining website: https://www.mcewenmining.com/about-us/rob-mcewen-bio/default.aspx The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 125: ‘Strive to Build’ – in conversation with Rob McEwen, part 1 https://www.northernminer.com/news/the-northern-miner-podcast-episode-125-strive-to-build-in-conversation-with-rob-mcewen-part-1/1003800914/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This special episode features Rob McEwen, chairman and chief owner of McEwen Mining, in a freewheeling conversation with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro, recorded live on the sidelines of Cambridge House's Silver & Gold Summit in San Francisco in late October 2018. Rob and Anthony cover a wide variety of topics, including: gauging management's commitment to a company; the history of inflation, interest rates and gold prices; cryptocurrencies; new money entering the mining market; and Rob's temptation to run for political office. We also have the fourth in our series of "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has PwC Canada's Dean Braunsteiner speaking in his new role as National Mining Leader at PwC Canada. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINKS: Rob McEwen biography from McEwen Mining website: https://www.mcewenmining.com/about-us/rob-mcewen-bio/default.aspx The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 126: ‘Breaking Models’ – in conversation with Rob McEwen, part 2 https://www.northernminer.com/news/the-northern-miner-podcast-episode-126-breaking-models-in-conversation-with-rob-mcewen-part-2/1003801094/ Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode features Rick Howes, president and CEO of gold miner Dundee Precious Metals, in a keynote speech recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto in October 2018. Rick delves into the many complex issues revolving around driving innovation at a mining company, especially during the current era of accelerated technological improvement in computing power. We also have the third of our "Sponsor Spotlight" promoted-content segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate catching up with Walter Siggelkow. Walter is president, owner and founder of Hard-Line Solutions, which specializes in automation solutions in mining. Visit www.hard-line.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). RELATED LINK: "Chelopech Revitalised" by Mining Magazine https://s21.q4cdn.com/589145389/files/doc_news/2017/Chelopech-revitalised-MM-November-2017.pdf Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode features Agnico Eagle Mines vice-chair and CEO Sean Boyd in a "fireside" chat with Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro. The in-depth interview was recorded live on-stage at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto in October 2018. Sean and Anthony cover a wide range of topics, including: innovation at Agnico's Goldex and LaRonde gold mines in Quebec; what it was like to follow in the footsteps of Agnico founder Paul Penna; how to foster prudent succession and internal promotions; and Agnico's emerging Nunavut operational platform. We also have the second of our "Sponsor Spotlight" segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate catching up with Sandvik's Mikko Koivunen on the sidelines of the event. Mikko is Business Line Manager of Mine Automation and Digital Solutions at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technologies in Canada. RELATED LINKS: Agnico Eagle’s Sean Boyd is TNM’s Mining Person of the Year http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/agnicos-sean-boyd-tnms-mining-person-year/1003794361/ The Northern Miner Podcast – Miner Moment #14: Agnico CEO Sean Boyd accepts TNM’s Mining Person of the Year Award http://www.northernminer.com/news/the-northern-miner-podcast-miner-moment-14/1003800491/ Interview: Agnico’s Sean Boyd says Meliadine to produce in Q2 2019 http://www.northernminer.com/news/agnicos-meliadine-project-on-track-for-production-in-q2-2019/1003797806/ Editorial: Industry veterans Boyd, Howes and Hemingway weigh in on innovation http://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-industry-veterans-boyd-howes-and-hemingway-weigh-in-on-innovation/1003800316/ "For the Long Haul" YouTube video regarding Sandvik technology being employed at Hecla Mining's Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec https://youtu.be/SbJwFySi9HU This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Agnico Eagle Mines vice-chair and CEO Sean Boyd accepts The Northern Miner's Mining Person of the Year Award for 2017, following an introduction by Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming. Boyd touches on his firm's corporate culture, its role in cancer research, and Agnico's multi-decade ties to the Miner, starting with the friendship between Agnico founder Paul Penna and long-time TNM publisher Mort Brown. Recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in October 2018. RELATED ARTICLES: Agnico Eagle’s Sean Boyd is TNM’s Mining Person of the Year http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/agnicos-sean-boyd-tnms-mining-person-year/1003794361/ Interview: Agnico’s Sean Boyd says Meliadine to produce in Q2 2019 http://www.northernminer.com/news/agnicos-meliadine-project-on-track-for-production-in-q2-2019/1003797806/ Editorial: Industry veterans Boyd, Howes and Hemingway weigh in on innovation http://www.northernminer.com/news/editorial-industry-veterans-boyd-howes-and-hemingway-weigh-in-on-innovation/1003800316/

This Miner Moment bonus segment features Salim Teja, president of venture services at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, as he welcomes delegates of The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at MaRS in mid-October 2018. Salim updates us on MaRS' evolving role as a major incubator for new Canadian tech businesses and other ventures. For more information, visit www.marsdd.com Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro then provides some wrap-up comments.

This episode features a keynote speech by one of the mining industry's leading futurists: George Hemingway, Partner and Head of the Innovation Practice at The Stratalis Group in New York City. Recorded live at The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum held at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto in mid-October 2018, George's keynote touches on all aspects of how a mining company can formulate the best strategies to drive innovation. We also have the first of our "Sponsor Spotlight" segments: brief interviews with key personnel from the top sponsors of the Progressive Mine Forum. This episode has Canadian Mining Journal editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate catching up with Goldcorp's Manager of Mine Automation Daniel Lucifora on the sidelines of the event. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, staff writer Richard Quarisa interviews three mining portfolio managers at this year's Precious Metals Summit in beautiful Beaver Creek, Colo., in late September as all three share their takes on the future for the gold market plus a few of their favourite picks among the precious metals juniors. In order of appearance, Richard speaks with Doug Groh, portfolio manager at Tocqueville Asset Management; Robert Cohen, vice-president and portfolio manager at Dynamic Funds; and Joe Foster, portfolio manager at Van Eck Associates. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we welcome into the Toronto studio author Nean Allman to talk about her newly published coffee table book "A history: Placer Development Limited and Placer Dome Inc." Nean and Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming explore the rich legacy of the Vancouver-based major that grew to become one of the world's largest gold mining companies before its takeover by Barrick Gold a decade ago. Nean shares stories that include Placer Dome's exotic origins and its connection to U.S. aviator Amelia Earhart and her final flight in the South Pacific. Buy the book at www.aplacerdomehistory.com. Read a book excerpt at http://www.northernminer.com/people-in-mining/book-excerpt-placer-development-and-amelia-earharts-final-flight/1003799921/ This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca). Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Hiding Your Reality" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Part 3: Some people love me and some people hate me. "I'd been burned. You wake up and you don't have a friend in the world. You don't have anyone who will come in and save you." Margaret Kent We conclude our exclusive, in-depth interview with Stratabound Minerals chairman Margaret "Peggy" Kent, carried out by Northern Miner senior staff writer Trish Saywell on the sidelines of the PDAC convention in Toronto earlier this year. Peggy deals head on with questions about the most contentious episode of her career: her and her management's handling in the 1990s of Royal Oak Mines' problematic Giant gold mine in Yellowknife, N.W.T., which was plagued with labour, financial and environmental difficulties -- culminating in 1992 in the shocking murder by a striking miner of nine replacement workers and union members who had crossed the picket line to return to work. On a lighter note, Trish unearths some personal details about Peggy's family and exercise regimen, and the interview wraps up with discussion of Peggy's experiences as a female executive in a male-dominated industry. This podcast is sponsored by the Yukon Mining Alliance (www.yukonminingalliance.ca) and the Grosso Group (www.grossogroup.com). RELATED LINK: Canadian Encyclopedia: The Giant Mine Murders https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/giant-mine-murders/ Audio Editorial Assistant: Liam Zisman Music Credits: "Miami Nights - Main Theme" and "Andrea's Theme" by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/