The Prospector News Podcast

00:09:47

Rana Vig: Blue Lagoon Resources CEO on Gold...

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2026/10/05

In this episode of the Prospector Podcast, host Michael Foxspeaks with Rana Vig, President and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources (CSE:BLLG) (FSE:7BL) (OTCQB:BLAGF), at the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Rana discusses the company’s Dome Mountain gold mine near Smithers, British Columbia, including its transition toward full production, high-grade gold mineralization averaging approximately 9 grams per tonne, growing cash flow, and plans to produce approximately 15,000 ounces moving

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00:12:23

Terry Lynch: Power Metallic Mines CEO on High-Grade...

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2026/10/04

In this episode of The Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox speaks with Terry Lynch, President and CEO of Power Metallic Mines (TSX-V: PNPN) (OTCQB: PNPNF), about the company’s Nisk project in Quebec and its high-grade copper, nickel and platinum group elements (PGE) potential. The discussion covers the recently released mineral resource estimate, Line Zone expansion, deep drilling results, metallurgical testing, Muon exploration technology, the upcoming preliminary economic assessment (PEA), potential

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00:21:00

Kai Hoffman: Mining Finance Boom. Gold’s $4,000...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of The Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox sits down with Kai Hoffman, President and CEO of Soar Financial, to discuss the strength of junior mining financings, rising investor interest in gold and precious metals, and the opportunities emerging across the mining sector. Kai shares insights into private placements, developer-stage companies, rebranded mining projects, due diligence, exploration funding, and the potential for a new M&A wave as companies advance toward feasibility

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00:23:50

Trey Wasser: Dryden Gold CEO on District Scale...

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2026/09/30

In this Prospector News podcast from the Beaver Creek Precious Metal Summit, Michael Fox speaks with Trey Wasser, Chairman of Dryden Gold (TSX-V:DRY) (OTCQB:DRYGF), about the company’s 90,000-hectare, district-scale property in Northwest Ontario. Wasser discusses the fully funded 45,000-metre 2026 drill program, the flagship Gold Rock target, the emerging Mud Lake discovery, regional exploration at the Hindman project, and the advantages of year-round access and extensive infrastructure. He also

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00:20:18

Todd Stone: Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy....

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2026/09/29

In this episode of The Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox speaks with Todd Stone, President of the Association for Mineral Exploration of British Columbia (AMEBC) about Canada’s growing critical minerals opportunity and the need to strengthen the country’s mineral exploration pipeline. They discuss AME’s national advocacy campaign to expand eligibility under the Canadian Exploration Expense and flow-through share programs, helping junior mining companies fund technical, engineering and feasibility work

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00:17:43

Kimberly Ann: Lahontan Gold CEO on Strategic Merger,...

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2026/09/27

In this episode of the Prospector Podcast, recorded at the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, Colorado, Michael Fox speaks with Kimberly Ann, President and CEO of Lahontan Gold (TSX-V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) (FSE: Y2F), about the company’s latest developments in Nevada’s Walker Lane. The discussion covers Lahontan’s acquisition of Emergent Metals, the consolidation of the West Santa Fe project, expanded land holdings, reduced royalty obligations, ongoing sonic drilling, encouraging drill results,

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00:47:31

Chris Temple: Fed’s “Dovish” Rate Hike, Bond Market...

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2026/09/17

The Prospector News Michael Fox and Chris Temple of the National Investor break down the Fed’s latest quarter-point “dovish” rate hike, why Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is losing credibility with bond market vigilantes, and how surging oil prices and global energy shocks are fueling inflation despite accommodative Fed policy. They compare today’s playbook to the Fed’s 1970s mistakes, assess the political crosswinds heading into the midterms and November elections, and explain why long-term

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00:20:56

Wes Adams: Visionary Metals CEO on Wyoming’s First...

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2026/09/17

Wes Adams, President and CEO of Visionary Metals (TSX-V: VIZ), joins Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast to break down Visionary’s 2026 drill campaign across its King Solomon and Tin Cup nickel–copper projects in Wyoming—the site of the state’s first nickel sulfide discovery in 2022 (44 m incl. 17 m @ 0.4% Ni). Adams outlines an airborne and ground survey–led program targeting eight conductive bodies (three at King Solomon, five at the larger Tin Cup targets), with drilling already underway at

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00:49:13

Hugh Broadhurst: Aclara Resources Building a Western...

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2026/09/15

Michael Fox sits down with Hugh Broadhurst, COO of AclaraResources (TSX:ARA), to unpack how Aclara is developing two ionic‑clay heavy rare earth mines in South America and pairing them with a vertically integrated separation, metals and alloys hub in Louisiana to supply critical inputs for EV motors, wind turbines and advanced magnets. Hugh explains why heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium are essential for high‑temperature magnet performance, why China's ~99% control of Dy/Tb stems

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00:34:16

Ross Orr: Turning Mining Tailings into Valuable...

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2026/09/14

In this episode of The Prospector Podcast, Michael Fox speaks with Ross Orr, President and CEO of BacTech Environmental (CSE:BAC) (OTCQB:BCCEF), about the company’s commercial bioleaching technology and its potential to transform mining waste into valuable products. Ross discusses BacTech’s Kazakhstan opportunity, the planned Ecuador facility, potential projects in Peru, and the Zero Tailings process being piloted in Sudbury, Ontario. The conversation explores how bacterial oxidation can recover

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01:11:28

Chris Temple: Trump’s Fed Ultimatum, AI Bubble Risks,...

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2026/09/09

The Prospector News Michael Fox and Chris Temple of the National Investor kick off with travel plans for the Beaver Creek Precious Metals Conference before diving into President Trump’s September 4 threat to suspend trade with countries running surpluses against the U.S. unless the Federal Reserve cuts rates by the September 16 FOMC meeting—a move they warn could undermine the dollar’s reserve-currency status and destabilize Treasury markets. They unpack today’s economic volatility, from

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00:52:26

Dr. Dave Lawie: Critical Materials Gap, Mining R&D &...

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2026/09/07

Michael Fox and Dr. Dave Lawie chief Geoscientist at Imdex unpack the widening gap between today’s critical materials reality and government ambitions, spotlighting the resurgence of industrial policy as the U.S., Canada and Argentina lead new mining capex while red‑green tape and federal–state tensions (e.g., Minnesota nickel) slow progress. They reveal mining’s innovation deficit—only ~1% of revenue to R&D versus other sectors—and explore game‑changing technologies from eutectic solvents for

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00:23:09

Chris Temple: Fed Rate Hike Incoming? Warsh Signals...

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2026/08/29

Michael Fox and Chris Temple break down Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s pivotal Jackson Hole speech, where he reasserted his commitment to fighting inflation and all but guaranteed a 25 basis point rate hike at the September 16 FOMC meeting. They explore how Warsh’s hawkish pivot could trigger market volatility, push long-term yields higher, and even spark tension with the White House, while analyzing the delicate balance between cooling inflation and avoiding a recession. The duo also discusses

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00:31:42

NWT’s Mining Future: Minister Caitlin Cleveland on...

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2026/08/26

Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland outlines the territory’s strategic shift from diamond mining to critical minerals as major diamond operations—including Diavik and Ekati—wind down earlier than expected. She highlights the urgent need for new all‑season infrastructure like the Mackenzie Valley Highway and the GraYS Bay Road/Port, which together form the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor to link NWT’s mineral deposits to global markets. With over

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00:30:25

Northern Gateway: How New Roads, Power Grids and...

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2026/08/25

Michael Fox interviews the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance for the Northwest Territories, about the Northern Gateway initiative and the proposed paved road linking Yellowknife to Grace Bay in Nunavut. They discuss how year-round transportation access could unlock mineral-rich regions, lower costs for northern communities, support mining investment and strengthen Canada’s Arctic defense capabilities. The conversation also explores territorial infrastructure gaps,

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00:16:50

Kimberly Ann: Lahontan Gold CEO on Santa Fe Mine...

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2026/08/24

Michael Fox sits down with Kimberly Ann, President & CEO of Lahontan Gold (TSX-V:LG) (OTCQB:LGCXF), to discuss the company’s fast‑tracked path to restarting production at its flagship Santa Fe Mine in Nevada’s Walker Lane. , and plans to connect existing pits into a larger “super pit” while advancing drilling at West Santa Fe and historic heap leach pads. The update also covers Lahontan’s $12M+ funding position, drill‑rig strategy, third‑party sulfide leach studies, and upcoming milestones

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00:52:31

Joseph Cavatoni: Why Gold Is More Than a Safe Haven....

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2026/08/23

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

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00:40:13

Glenn Jessome: Silver Tiger Metals CEO on El Tigre...

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2026/08/22

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

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00:15:29

Matthew Schwab: Stallion Uranium’s 80% Hit Rate in...

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2026/08/19

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

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00:16:54

Richard Williams: Winshear Metals’ Scotland...

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2026/08/18

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

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