The Prospector News Podcast

In this episode of the Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox interviews Joseph Cavatoni, Senior Market Strategy and Policy Head for the Americas at the World Gold Council, about gold’s evolving role in the global financial system. Joseph explains how the World Gold Council promotes greater access, awareness, trust and transparency through research, data and education, while outlining why gold is fundamentally a monetary and financial asset—not simply an industrial precious metal. The conversation explores gold’s historic connection to wealth and prosperity, the end of the U.S. gold standard in 1971, record-high prices above $4,000 per ounce, central-bank reserve divers...

Michael Fox welcomes Glenn Jessome, President and CEO of Silver Tiger Metals (TSX-V:SLVR) (OTCQX:SLVTF), to the Prospector Podcast for a detailed update on the El Tigre mining project in Sonora, Mexico. Glenn discusses accelerating mine construction activity, with the workforce growing from 180 to more than 230 people operating across three shifts, and confirms the company remains on schedule for its planned first doré pour in December 2027. The conversation covers Silver Tiger’s permitting progress, year-round 43-kilometre road access, the project’s phased development plan—from an open-pit heap-leach operation to a higher-grade, silver-rich underground mine—and projected economics including...

In this episode of the Prospector Podcast, host Michael Fox sits down with Matthew Schwab, President and CEO of Stallion Uranium (TSX-V: STUD) (OTCQB: STLNF) (FSE: B76) to break down the company’s high-impact exploration program in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin—the “Saudi Arabia of Uranium.” With a 1,700 km² largely unexplored land package and over 4,600 meters drilled so far (targeting ~7,000m), Schwab reveals an extraordinary 80% success rate (4 of 6 holes hitting definable mineralization) versus the basin’s historical

Michael Fox interviews Richard Williams, President and CEO of Winshear Metals (TSX-V:WINS) (FRA:9HR0) on the Prospector Podcast to discuss the company’s two exploration projects: a copper-nickel-cobalt project near Aberdeen, Scotland, originally identified decades ago by Rio Tinto and Goldfields, and an early-stage gold project near Thunder Bay, Ontario. Richard explains how recent drilling expanded the Scottish project’s north and south mineralized zones, intersecting mineralization from surface to 350 metres vertical depth, while downhole electromagnetic surveys identified a major conductor east of the south zone. Positive metallurgical testing produced copper concentrates grading up to 25% with no penalty elem...

Michael Fox sits down with Mike Stark, President and CEO of Arizona Gold and Silver (TSX-V: AZS) (OTCQB: AZASF), for an in-depth update on the company’s flagship Philadelphia gold-silver property north of Bullhead City, Arizona. Mike reveals that the 3,600-acre property has only seen 80 acres explored to date, with 173 drill holes completed and verified strikes confirming a major epithermal system with Merlin-style deposit potential. The discussion covers Evolution Mining’s strategic C$12 million private placement at 80 cents per share—validating the asset’s value and enabling 2–2.5 years of extended drilling under a new BLM permit. Mike shares exciting progress o...

John LaGourgue, President and CEO of First Canadian Graphite (TSX-V:FCI) (OTCQB:GRAPF), joins Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast to discuss the company’s latest exploration and development initiatives in the Tétépisca region. First Canadian Graphite has expanded its land package to more than 200 square kilometres through a friendly agreement with the Boudrias family, discovered high-grade graphite at Zone 13 with assays reaching up to 43% in select samples, and collected metallurgical samples from multiple exploration areas. John outlines Phase 1 and Phase 2 exploration results, upcoming electromag surveys, Phase 3 stripping and channel sampling, an expanded winter drill program beginning in N...

The Prospector News Michael Fox and President and CEO Maura Kolb discuss Dryden Gold’s (TSX-V:DRY) (OTCQB:DRYGF) latest growth initiatives, including the acquisition of additional land around the Gold Rock Camp, a new drill permit for the Mud Lake area, and exciting exploration results across northwestern Ontario. Maura explains the company’s “string of pearls” geological concept, highlighting Mud Lake’s promising shear zone, a 90-gram-per-ton grab sample, positive till results, and its potential to become another significant mineralized target near Gold Rock. The conversation also covers Gold Rock’s expansion from three to 15 mineralized structures, the discovery of...

In this exclusive interview, Michael Fox sits down with Colin Sutherland, the newly appointed CEO and President of Apollo Silver (TSX-V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), just two weeks into his tenure. Colin outlines Apollo’s two world-class assets: the dormant but high-potential Calico silver project in California, where a Preliminary Economic Assessment led by SLR is on track for completion in the second half of 2026, and the Cinco de Mayo project in Chihuahua, Mexico, which has faced community opposition since 2012 but is now seeing renewed momentum through a comprehensive social and hydrology plan. A CPA with 23 years of international mining ex...

The Prospector News, Michael Fox and The National Investor, Chris Temple break down the Federal Reserve’s controversial decision to hold interest rates steady at 3.50-3.75% under new Chair Kevin Warsh—a move that triggered a severe bond market selloff with 10-year Treasury yields surging toward 4.65% and 30-year yields hitting levels unseen since 2007. Chris eviscerates Warsh’s communication strategy, exposing the glaring disconnect between his “no tolerance for inflation” rhetoric and the Fed’s inaction, drawing chilling parallels to Arthur Burns’ catastrophic 1970s mistakes that required aggressive rate hikes to finally tame price pressures. The duo warns that today’s landscape is e...

In this Silver Tiger Metals (TSX:SLVR) (OTCQX:SLVTF) progress update, CEO Glenn Jessome shares major milestones at the El Tigre Project in Mexico, including receipt of the heap leach permit, rapid construction progress, a positive PEA for the underground mine, and a clear path toward future expansion. Glenn also discusses full life-of-mine power connection from CFE, interim genset power during construction, ongoing drilling to the north and south, the transition from PEA to PFS for the underground opportunity, and the company’s long-term growth potential in one of the world’s top silver mining jurisdictions.

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Michael Fox interviews Carlos Sanchez of CPM Group on the 10-year copper outlook, breaking down why prices may climb through November before facing short-term pullbacks from geopolitical risks like US-Iran tensions and tariff uncertainty. The discussion explores a widening copper supply deficit driven by mine disruptions in Chile and Indonesia, stockpiling, and refining bottlenecks, alongside the growing impact of global trade policies and China’s dominance in processing. Carlos highlights how future demand growth is expected to come from construction, energy infrastructure, and emerging economies like India, with a stronger long-term bull case forming around 2027–2028. He also explains why tari...

Michael Fox sits down with Jeff Christian, founder of CPM Group, to break down misleading narratives surrounding the precious metals market, including viral claims about China banning gold derivatives and France selling its gold reserves. Jeff clarifies that China’s regulatory changes are part of a long-planned effort to limit retail exposure to leveraged gold contracts—not a ban—and explains why these shifts are unlikely to move global gold prices. The conversation also explores differences in U.S. and Chinese derivatives regulation, France’s recent gold swap with the New York Fed, and misconceptions about government gold revaluation. With dec...

Michael Fox sits down with Rupert Williams, President & CEO of North Peak Resources (TSX-V: NPR) (OTCQB: NPRLF), to discuss the company’s aggressive exploration plans in the historic high-grade gold camp of Eureka, Nevada. Surrounded by major players like McEwen Mining and I-80 Gold, North Peak is launching a fully funded 7,000-meter drill campaign across five high-priority targets, including deep sulphide zones, potential lead-gold feeder systems, and open-pit opportunities with estimates of up to 300,000 ounces. With three drill rigs mobilizing, strong insider ownership, and comparisons to past successes like Kirkland Lake, this interview outlines why North Peak could be a...

John LaGourgue, President and CEO of FC Graphite (TSX-V:FCI) (OTCQB:GRAPF) , shares an in-depth update on the company’s 167 sq km graphite project in northern Quebec, featuring a historical resource of 3.2 million tons grading an impressive 16–17% graphite—well above the industry norm. He explains graphite’s critical role in EV battery anodes (10–30% of every battery) and the urgent need for North American supply as China currently controls up to 90% of production. The discussion highlights Quebec’s strategic advantages, including strong infrastructure, government support, and partnerships with First Nations, alongside exciting exploration progress in Zone 13 with high-grade samples and upcoming dri...

In this in-depth interview, Michael Fox sits down with Farhad Abasov, Chairman of Millennial Potash (TSX-V: MLP) (OTCQB: MLPNF) (FSE: X0D), to break down how global conflicts—from the 2022 Ukraine-Russia war to tensions in the Gulf—have reshaped the fertilizer market. Discover how sanctions disrupted Belarusian potash exports, why Russia and Belarus redirected supply to China, India, and Brazil, and how tariffs, trade shifts, and supply concentration risks continue to influence global pricing. The conversation explores North America’s reliance on Canadian potash, vulnerabilities in nitrogen and phosphate supply chains, and why countries are rethinking long-term strategies for critic...

In this episode, Michael Fox interviews George Bee, President and CEO of US Gold Corp (NASDAQ: USAU), who breaks down the company’s transition to development, highlights its strong exploration assets in Nevada and Idaho, and details the fully permitted CK Gold Project in Wyoming. George shares key feasibility study results, including an 11-year mine life producing 1.6M gold equivalent ounces, strong economics, and efficient open-pit operations near Cheyenne with dry stack tailings and low water usage. He also discusses US Gold’s copper exposure, resource expansion upside at higher gold prices, ongoing exploration at the Keystone project near the...

Explore EraNova Metals’ (TSX-V:NOVA) (OTCQB:STXPF) Ruby Creek property in Atlin, British Columbia, as President and CEO Meredith Eades discusses the Adanac Molybdenum deposit, updated resource growth, critical minerals, and the company’s dual-path strategy that combines development and exploration on a district-scale project. In this episode, we cover why the project is gaining momentum again, what changed since 2008, the role of molybdenum in today’s critical metals market, and the next 12 months of catalysts including feasibility, strategic partnerships, and drilling at new targets.

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South Kirkland Gold is advancing a major land package in the Kirkland Lake camp, where decades of mining history, major neighbors, and untapped structures are creating a compelling new gold exploration story. In this episode, Greg Collins explains the company’s thesis, the impact of regional consolidation, and why upcoming drilling, public listing plans, and summer fieldwork could set up strong news flow heading into the fall.

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Opus One Resources (TSX-V: OOR) CEO Louis Morin discusses the company’s flagship Noyell gold project, recent high-grade drill results, and the next phase of exploration aimed at growing a potential million-ounce gold resource in Quebec. In this conversation, he also explains the company’s low-cost drilling strategy, strong local support, and what investors should watch for as assay results and new drill targets continue to develop.

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North Atlantic Titanium Corp. (CSE: NATO) (OTC: NATQF) (FSE: Y33) is advancing its flagship Everett Project in Quebec, where new metallurgical testing points to exceptionally pure, easily recoverable titanium and vanadium with very low deleterious elements. In this episode of the Prospector Podcast, the team discusses the project’s strategic location near existing infrastructure, government-backed studies, upcoming 43-101 work, and the summer drill program aimed at expanding the resource potential.

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1844 Resources (TSX-V: EFF) is a copper exploration company in Quebec’s Gaspé region, and in this episode the company’s CEO discusses the project’s location, upcoming re-assays of historical core, a planned 3,000 m drill program, and the financing needed to move it forward. This conversation covers the company’s position near Murdochville, why the team is re-checking earlier drilling data, and how the next phase of work is designed to test depth potential and new zones around the 2012 discovery. Follow 1844 Resources as the program advances and financing is announced, with more updates expected as the company heads toward drilling...

Discover the story behind First Canadian Graphite (TSX-V:FCI) (OTCQB:GRAPF) in this on-location interview from the Mining Investment Event in Quebec City, where CEO John LaGourgue shares the company’s turnaround, district-scale Lac Gare South project, and roadmap toward drilling, resource growth, metallurgy, and future production in one of Canada’s strongest graphite jurisdictions. Learn how the team is building a capital-efficient strategy focused on low dilution, strong infrastructure, and long-term value creation in the North American graphite market.

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In this in-depth interview, Michael Fox sits down with Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group to break down the latest insights from the Silver Yearbook, a globally recognized source of independent silver market research. Christian explains how rising investment demand has driven silver prices from $20–$35 to highs of $121 before stabilizing near $70, and why investor behavior—not industrial demand—is now the key price driver. The discussion covers silver’s unique role as quasi-money, market “velocity,” shifting fabrication demand, geopolitical influences like the Iran deal, and near-term price forecasts ranging from $60 to $90 with potential spikes. Jeffrey also shares long-term expectations for elevated pri...

The Prospector Podcast Michael Fox and Chris Temple of the National Investor break down the latest Federal Reserve meeting through a “spaghetti western” lens, contrasting the “old sheriff” Jerome Powell with the incoming “new sheriff,” Kevin Warsh. They explore Warsh’s sharp focus on inflation control, his critique of past Fed decisions, and what a more disciplined monetary policy could mean for markets, interest rates, and everyday Americans. The discussion dives into rising inflation pressures, the Fed’s shift toward a neutral stance, and the potential for future rate hikes amid a volatile global energy crisis driven by Middle East tensions. T...

In this interview, Chairman Simon Stilwell breaks down Resouro Strategic Metals (TSX-V: RSM) (ASX: RAU) flagship Tiros project in Brazil, boasting 1.4 billion tonnes of high-grade titanium dioxide (12%) and rare earth elements (4,000 ppm) with strong infrastructure advantages and low-cost open-pit mining potential, while outlining robust project economics including a $715M post-tax NPV and 44% IRR for a scalable demonstration plant; the discussion covers development strategy, upcoming PFS work, environmental permitting, infill drilling, and government funding opportunities, alongside progress at the Novo Mundo gold project with near-term cash flow potential through a joint processing agreement, positioning Risoro as an emerging player in...

Michael Fox sits down with Kit Marrs and incoming leader Aaron Schutt of Alaska Silver (TSX-V:WAM) (OTC:WAMFF) (formerly Western Alaska Minerals) to discuss the company’s strategic focus on the Illinois Creek District in Western Alaska, including the high-grade Water Pump Creek Deposit and the past-producing Illinois Creek Mine. Kit announces his planned retirement effective October 1st, transitioning day-to-day leadership to Aaron while remaining Executive Chairman and a major shareholder. The conversation dives into Aaron’s 20-year career at Doyon, his move into Alaska Silver’s next growth phase, and how his engineering and business expertise will guide...

Lomiko Metals (TSX-V: LMR) (OTC: LMRMD) (FSE: DH8C) CEO Gordana Slepcev joins The Prospector Podcast to share the latest on La Loutre, Ruisseau, and Yellow Fox, including progress toward anode material production, promising rare earth and antimony exploration results, and the company’s strategy to strengthen North American critical minerals supply chains. In this episode, we discuss graphite processing, downstream battery materials, government funding, permitting, and the next catalysts that could shape Lomiko’s path forward.

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PAL Quartz is advancing a major high-purity quartz project in Quebec with the potential to support semiconductor, microchip, and solar-panel supply chains at a time when North America is looking to strengthen domestic critical minerals production. In this episode, Benoit Marleau explains the scale of the deposit, early test results, and why this Canadian HPQ project could become an important alternative source for the global electronics and clean-energy industries.

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Nicole Brewster, President and CEO of Renforth Resources (CSE:RFR) (OTCQB:RFHRF) (FSE:9RR), shares key updates on the company’s Parbec gold deposit and the expansive Victoria polymetallic project in Quebec. At Parbec, Renforth is focused on de-risking and expanding the gold resource through surface work and drilling, aiming to unlock its full intrinsic value ahead of a potential sale to fund development at Victoria. Meanwhile, the Victoria project continues to gain momentum with a 125 million ton inferred resource grading 0.15% nickel equivalent across a 300 km² property, featuring critical metals such as nickel, copper, and platinum. With high-grade drill res...

Michael Fox is joined by Trey Wasser and Ryan Humphries of Dryden Gold (TSX-V:DRY) (OTCQX:DRYGF) who is advancing a district-scale gold project with highway access, new till anomaly targets near Hyndman, and strong drill results from Gold Rock Camp, including visible gold and high-grade intercepts, while expanding its 2026 program to 45,000 meters with a second drill rig and continued regional exploration.

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In this episode of the Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox speaks with Wilfredo Reyes of ARM Global Strategies Advisory about the future of critical minerals, supply chain security, maritime dominance, and why domestic processing and smarter policy are essential to strengthening North American and global resilience. They discuss national security priorities, bipartisan momentum in Washington, the role of education and technology, and how governments and the private sector can work together to reduce choke points and build a more secure minerals ecosystem.

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In this episode of The Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox sits down with Adam Hawkins in downtown Manhattan to discuss the state of copper markets, the urgent need for domestic smelting and processing capacity, geopolitical supply-chain choke points, and why mining must become a long-term American priority for the future of critical minerals.

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In this in-depth interview, Michael Fox speaks with Power Metallic Mines (TSX-V: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1) CEO Terry Lynch about the company’s NISK project in Quebec—home to what may be the highest-grade copper and PGE discovery globally, with grades reaching up to 12% copper. Lynch explains the strategic decision to release an initial Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in July, highlights impressive metallurgical recoveries nearing 99% for copper, and outlines how their polymetallic system offers both market communication challenges and major mining advantages. The discussion covers evolving data transparency strategies, strong drill results confirming a copper-nickel zone system, and inno...

In this podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence commodities strategist Mike McGlone argues that commodity markets are being driven less by old fundamentals and more by price, volatility, and market extremes, with gold and silver now looking overextended after massive rallies, oil still vulnerable to a longer-term slide once supply and demand normalize, and the stock market’s lack of volatility standing out as the key signal that could trigger broad commodity weakness. He also warns that if equities finally correct, precious metals could shift from breakout mode into a long range-trading phase, while energy and inflation pressures continue to shape geopolitics an...

In this interview, Oreterra Metals (TSX-V:OTMC) (OTCID:OTMCF) CEO Kevin Keough discusses the company’s turnaround from Romeo’s Gold, the exciting Trek South copper-gold porphyry target in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle, and why the project has strong discovery potential as a newly exposed system revealed by glacial retreat. He explains the stacked geoscience indicators, proximity to major infrastructure and nearby major mining projects, the planned summer drill program, and why Trek South could become a significant new discovery if the drilling confirms what the surface geology suggests.

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On the Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox sits down with Tim Crossley, President & CEO of Adyton Resources (TSX-V: ADY) (OTCQB:ADYRF) to break down the company’s dual strategy of near-term gold production and long-term exploration upside in Papua New Guinea. Crossley highlights the advanced Ferguson Island projects—Wapolu, a brownfield restart targeting near-term cash flow, and Gameta, a 500,000-ounce resource with impressive high-grade drill results including 12.5m at 28 g/t gold. The discussion covers upcoming catalysts such as an updated resource estimate, permitting milestones, and a targeted Q1 production timeline, alongside insights into the Feni Gold project within the prol...

Joanne Jobin, founder of Quebec City’s flagship The Mining Investment Event, reveals how the conference has surged from just 47 companies and 230 delegates in 2022 to over 160 companies and 1,000+ attendees in 2026, becoming a cornerstone of Canada’s mining ecosystem. With a unique focus on curated 30-minute one-on-one meetings between investors and CEOs, high-impact networking events like the Galaxy Lounge Gala, and the launch of International Mining Week—featuring global panels, Indigenous leadership discussions, and international investors from Japan to Saudi Arabia—the event continues to scale while maintaining quality connections. Backed by growing bank support, student sponsorship programs, and new initiati...

Dive into this exclusive interview with Michael Fox and Peter Espig, President & CEO of Nicola Mining (TSXV:NIM) (NASDAQ:NICM), BC’s rising gold, silver, and copper powerhouse. Peter breaks down the mill expansion from 200 to 500 tons/day near Merritt, BC—fully permitted for toll milling high-grade ore from projects like Blue Lagoon and the hot Dominion Mine Modernization near Williams Lake/Smithers (mining starts July 2026, Nikola takes 75% profits initially then 100% ownership). Explore cash flow kings: ready-mix concrete, rock quarry, and gravel ops with the Lower Nicola Indian Band, fueling expansion sans dilution. Get the scoop on Craigmont’s porphy...

In this exclusive interview, Michael Fox sits down with Mike Stark, President and CEO, and Dr. Lex Lambeck, Senior VP of Exploration, from Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX-V: AZS) (OTCQB: AZASF) to unpack their explosive drilling progress at the Philadelphia property in Arizona. Lex highlights high-grade gold hits along the Arabian structure, including 15m over 3g/t and 3g over 28m in recent holes confirming multiple fluid upwelling zones, with hole 167 complete and 168-170 underway—results from 163, 164, 161, and others pending lab assays. Plans ramp up for Red Hills bulk tonnage and Perry zone extensions at 1,000m depth once permits la...

The Prospector Podcast Michael Fox and National Investor Chris Temple break down the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision in Jerome Powell’s final meeting as chair, highlighting an unusual split with four dissenters and debating Powell’s legacy on inflation and debt growth. They explore what Kevin Warsh’s leadership could mean for monetary policy, including potential rate cuts, reduced Fed transparency, and the risk of yield curve control amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions like the Iran conflict. The discussion also dives into gold and silver market volatility, central bank behavior, and the long-term clash between fiscal a...