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CrashLabs

Denis Lavioletteceo.ca
CrashLabs, with Denis Laviolette is a podcast that explores the art of making money in uncertain and turbulent times. Our show features one-on-one interviews with industry leaders in the mining and metals sector, where we dig into their tips, stories and what they’ve learned along the way, breaking down the challenges and opportunities that matter. Join us as we make sense of the financial markets and uncover the secrets to thriving amidst chaos. Ideas for the next podcast? Join the discussion at CEO.CA/CrashLabs
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Episodes

#39 James Longshore (Gold, Hard Assets & Green Mambas)

In today's episode Denis is joined by gold veteran James Longshore who has over 20 years experience in gold exploration and has discovered over 1.2 million ounces of gold as CEO of Xtra-Gold Resources (TSX: XTG) (OTCQB: XTGRF). They discuss exploring for gold, why the gold price is increasing and what the west doesn't understand about gold. 0:00 - James’ Background & Xtra-Gold 7:00 - Life on the Camp 10:00 - Chased by Mambas & Cobras 12:00 - Ghana is Bahamas of Africa 14:16 - History of ...

Mar 07, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 39

#38 Cam Currie (Stock Pickers, ETFs, Bitcoin and doubling down on precious metals)

Cam Currie is a senior investment advisor with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management and leader of Currie Metals & Mining Group. He has over 30 years of industry experience and specializes in the precious and base metals sectors. He joins Denis Laviolette to discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 2:27 - Why we're doubling down on precious metals 6:03 - Why Canadian money is not investing in Canada 15:05 - Bitcoin, gold and stupid ETFs 24:27 - Making gold popular again 32:45 - ESG 38:56 - Risks to retai...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 3 min

#37 - Robert Kientz (Gold, Silver and Civil Wars)

Robert Kientz ( @GoldSilverPros ) joins Denis Laviolette to discuss macro themes around gold, silver, civil wars, fiat currency and more. EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) is a mining investment and technology company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and mining sector through investments, royalties and a full suite of data-driven media SaaS tools and services.Grab your free CEO.CA membership and enjoy real-time news, insider trades, exclusive chats, and deep dives i...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 37

#36 - EarthLabs War Room (Uranium, Lithium, Copper, Chromium)

Denis, Cejay and Mat enter the EarthLabs War Room for the first time in 2024. They discuss: 00:00 Intro 1:10 Early 2024 Market Sentiment 5:16 Uranium Market 2024 11:04 Lithium Market 2024 20:37 Copper Market 2024 27:00 Importance of Marketing your Stock 34:51 Rare Earth (Chromium) 44:22 Stock Picking Competition Update Leaders EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) is a mining investment and technology company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and mining sector through in...

Feb 06, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 36

#35 - EarthLabs War Room (2023 Wrap Up, Should Juniors Share Resources?)

Denis, Ceejay and Matt descend into the EarthLabs War Room one last time in 2023. They discuss: 00:00 December rally? 03:28 What worked in 2023? 14:14 Wall Street Bets: Is it a bad thing to drill? 17:31 Most active rooms 29:16 Should companies be on chat boards? 41:20 Best winners of the year 58:36 Juniors should share resources 1:04:50 2024 picks EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) is a mining investment and technology company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and min...

Dec 21, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 35

#34 - Jim Paterson (Discovery Group, Deal Flow, Golden Bib Contest Launch, Win Trip to PDAC)

Jim Paterson is a Principal of the Discovery Group and the Chairman & CEO of ValOre Metals. The Discovery Group is one of the most prolific and successful generators of exploration and development companies operating today. We discuss: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Discovery Group (Success, Investment Process) 8:01 - CEOs/IR Should Do Toastmasters 13:26 - Where are we in the Cycle? 17:40 - Warrants are the Worst 21:23 - Focus on Company, Not Stock 24:40 - Golden Bib Contest Launch 30:00 - Denis/Jim Pi...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 34

#33 EarthLabs Q3 War Room (Q3 Financial Review)

Today, the EarthLabs team reviews Q3 Financial results for EarthLabs (TSXV:SPOT, OTCQX: SPOFF)Grab your free CEO.CA membership and enjoy real-time news, insider trades, exclusive chats, and deep dives into junior resource and venture stocks. Looking for more? CEO.CA Level 2 live feeds give you an edge on the markets. Trade like a PRO with CEO.CA. Get started here: https://linktr.ee/ceodotcaEarthLabs, Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) is a mining investment and technology company that aims to maxi...

Dec 01, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 29

#32 - Shastri Ramnath, Orix | Exiro Minerals (Diversity, AI in Mining, Exploration Risks)

Shastri Ramnath is the founding President and CEO of Exiro Minerals Corp (www.exirominerals.com) and is a significant shareholder and director. She is a Professional Geoscientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of global experience within the exploration and mining industry. Before co-founding Exiro, Shastri spent eight years at FNX Mining where she was a core member of the exploration and resource team that discovered the Victoria and Morrison Deposits. She subsequently was the President an...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 32

#31 - Ron Bernbaum, PearTree Canada (Challenges To Mining Finance, Deploying $3bn, Philanthropy)

Ron Bernbaum is the Founder and CEO of PearTree Canada, a Canadian Securities Dealer and Investment Fund Manager advancing over (CAD) $500 million annually for resource exploration and mine development in a uniquely Canadian structure which results in as much as $2.00 of capital deployed for every $1.00 invested by global institutions and family offices. With a distinguished career in tax, law and finance since 1979, Ron has been an influential figure in the mining sector as he has raised over $...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 31

#30 - Trey Wasser, Maura Kolb, Dryden Gold Corp (53,700 g/t Au, The Last Ontario District Play?)

Trey Wasser and Maura Kolb join Denis to discuss their latest project in Ontario. Wasser is the CEO and Director, while Klob is the President of Dryden Gold Corp. Together they have over 50 years of experience is precious metals, mining, exploration and bringing projects into commercial production. 00:00 Getting started in mining 10:20 How Ely Gold Royalties started 15:35 Getting royalties as a junior 33:55 Dryden Update 38:00 Dryden geology 43:00 Halo of mineralisation 46:12 RTO 49:25 Model to ...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 30

#29 EarthLabs' Acquisition of Northern Miner, Mining.com & Canadian Mining Journal

Today the EarthLabs team discuss their acquisition of The Northern Miner, Mining.com and the Canadian Mining Journal. The acquisition presentation is available on EarthLabs’ website at https://earthlabs.com/investors. 00:00 Northern Miner Group Acquisition 01:00 A new leader in mining media 04:19 Acquisition of iconic brands 12: 01 Scale, quality & product diversity 15:20 Transaction terms 18:15 The Northern Miner 18:58 Mining.com 20:36 Canadian Mining Journal 22:31 Symposiums, events busine...

Oct 26, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 29

#28 - Anthony Milewski (Nickel 28, Gold Needs a Rebrand, Energy Transition, Copper, Uranium, China)

For our 28th episode of CrashLabs, it made sense to sit down in Beaver Creek with the CEO of Nickel 28 Capital, Anthony Milewski. Milewski has spent his entire career in the capital markets, including as company CEO, board director, advisor, founder and investor, with a focus on the energy transition and commodities. 0:00 - Background 2:08 - Precious/Base Metals Exposure 6:30 - Nickel Primer 101 8:05 - Base Metals Proxies For Growing Economies 11:20 - Are There Young Gold Bugs? 14:00 - Gold Inve...

Oct 19, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 28

#27 - Peter Megaw, Michael Gray, Michael Konnert (Silver Thesis, Mexico Underexplored, Energy Transition)

In a special CrashLabs edition from Beaver Creek, we're joined by a panel of distinguished experts. Dr. Peter Megaw, an advisor to Prismo Metals, is best known for his Juanicipio silver deposit discovery and brings over 35 years of experience in exploring silver and gold in Mexico. Michael Gray brings a sharp analytical and geological eye as a partner and equity research analyst at Agentis Capital. Completing the trio is Michael Konnert, the President & CEO of Vizsla Silver, who has a proven...

Oct 12, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 27

#26 - Warren Irwin (Invest in Substance, Frothy Markets, Bre-X, Uranium, Gold, Commodities to Avoid)

Warren Irwin is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Rosseau Asset Management Ltd., a top-performing hedge fund he founded in 1998 after a successful stint at Deutsche Bank Canada. An accomplished financial analyst, Irwin has also developed key financial tools like the Universe Bond Index and has extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and fixed income management. 0:00 – Mining in the 90s 1:45 – Invest in Substance (Gold/Uranium) 4:01 – Frothy Markets 6:30...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 26

#25 - EarthLabs Portfolio Spotlight (Holdings Update, ASX Bull Market, Uranium Trade, J Curve)

Join EarthLabs Exec Chair & CEO Denis Laviolette alongside the Company's Management Team in the CrashLabs Podcast Studio to review the EarthLabs (TSXV: SPOT, OTCQX: SPOFF) investment portfolio. 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Beaver Creek Feedback 6:30 - Lead Order (Borealis) 7:31 - West Red Lake Gold $WRLG 8:20 - NOA Lithium Brines $NOAL 10:40 - Mega Uranium $MGA 11:15 - Mawson Gold $MAW / Southern Cross Gold $SXG.AX 14:50 - ASX Bull Market / Cap Structure 18:50 - Aston Bay Results $BAY 22:45 - Stirlin...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 25

#24 - Shaun Pollard & Sean Thompson (Gold Price, Navigating Junior Markets, Westhaven Origins)

In a special live from Beaver Creek CrashLabs Podcast, we're excited to feature Shaun Pollard and Sean Thompson from Westhaven Gold Corp. First up, Shaun Pollard, a founder and CFO of Westhaven, is a Chartered Market Technician with extensive experience in corporate finance and capital markets. Alongside him, we have Sean Thompson, VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations. With over 10 years in the mining industry, Sean has played key roles in IR for Atlantic Gold Corporation and Kam...

Sep 27, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#23 - EarthLabs Q2 Financials Review

Today, the EarthLabs team reviews Q2 Financial results for EarthLabs (TSXV:SPOT, OTCQX: SPOFF) Grab your free CEO.CA membership and enjoy real-time news, insider trades, exclusive chats, and deep dives into junior resource and venture stocks. Looking for more? CEO.CA Level 2 live feeds give you an edge on the markets. Trade like a PRO with CEO.CA. Get started here: https://linktr.ee/ceodotca EarthLabs, Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) is a mining investment and technology company that aims to ma...

Aug 24, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 23

#22 - Marc Henderson (Uranium Bull Market, Development, Eminent Domain)

Marc Henderson is a mainstay in the base trade mining scene, a chartered financial analyst with more than 20 years at the helm of public mineral exploration companies, and a man who fought China and Russia for uranium mines in Mongolia. He has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Laramide Resources Ltd. from 1995 to present. He is the former CEO and President of Aquiline Resources Inc., sold in 2009 to Pan American Silver Corp., and former President of MineFinders. We discuss: 0:00 - Ma...

Aug 15, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 22

#21 - Blake Hylands (Lithium Market, Boring Investments, Retail vs Institutional Investors)

Blake Hylands is a professional geoscientist with over a decade of experience in advanced and early-stage exploration. He is the CEO of Lithium Ionic Corp. and co-founder of Troilus Gold Corp. where he led the technical team to the discovery of over eight million gold equivalent ounces at their development stage asset in northern Quebec. He has successfully trained and managed large teams with a focus in gold, base metals, and iron ore in Canada and internationally including South America and Eu...

Aug 08, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 21

#20 - Terry Lynch (20% of Venture Markets Naked Shorted?, Save Canadian Mining, Shorting Tactics)

Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Nickel Inc. and Founder of Save Canadian Mining, aims to restore fairness and transparency in the mining industry by exposing predatory naked short selling plaguing the venture markets. Leveraging his experience and network, Terry's mission is to elevate and protect junior investors, contributing to the Canadian mining sector. We discuss: 0:00 - Funding Gaps 3:39 - Naked Short Selling is Ruining Mining 4:59 - Tick Test 7:00 - TSX Mining Index Paying the Price 9:50 - My ...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 20

#19 – Gerry Butts (Climate Change, Nuclear, Theology, Model Accuracy, Mining, Geopolitics)

Gerald "Gerry" Butts is a Canadian political strategist and formerly, the most powerful non-elected person on Parliament Hill, serving as Principal Secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from 2015 to 2019, where he shaped key domestic and international policies of the modern Liberal Party platform. Butts also led World Wildlife Fund Canada as President and CEO, emphasizing his commitment to environmental sustainability. Butts currently serves as Vice Chair of the Eurasia Group, a gl...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 19

#19 - Gerry Butts (Trailer)

Gerald "Gerry" Butts is a renowned Canadian political strategist and formerly, the most powerful non-elected person on Parliament Hill. He is recognized for his influential stint as Principal Secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from 2015 to 2019, shaping key domestic and international policies of the modern Liberal Party platform. Butts also led World Wildlife Fund Canada as President and CEO, emphasizing his commitment to environmental sustainability. Gerry currently serves as V...

Jul 20, 202359 secSeason 1Ep. 19

#18 - Chad Williams (Energy Transition, ESG Scores, Mining Bull Markets, Love Money)

Chad Williams, combines a expertise in mining, financial, and management. Chad is the Chairman and Founder of Red Cloud Securities and Blue Thunder Mining, Inc. He's the former CEO of Victoria Gold, Head of Mining Investment Banking at Blackmont Capital, Inc. and top ranking Mining Analyst at TD Bank and other Canadian brokerage firms. 0:00 Chad's background 05:02 Mining and environmentalists 11:35 US government interest in mining 19:54 Crypto's future? 25:00 Demoralised Investors 29:55 Gen Z x ...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 18

#17 - George Ogilvie (Toughest Gold Mines, Future of Base Metals, Copper Role in New World)

George Ogilvie, a Professional Engineer, has 32 years of mining experience in Canada and globally. He's currently the CEO of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU), which has a 100% interest in the Cactus Copper Project in Arizona. Previously, Ogilvie led Battle North Gold to acquisition by Evolution Mining, optimized operations at Kirkland Lake Gold, and transformed Rambler Metals from exploration to a profitable junior producer. He began his career in 1989 at AngloGold in South Africa. We cover...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 17

#16 - Dave Lotan (Making Money Off Government Policy, Peak ESG, Electrification, Stock Pickers Market)

David Lotan is a veteran trader, investor and President of LHI, an investment company targeting natural resource opportunities. His prior roles include Polar Capital's structured finance operations, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and managing risk at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Lotan serves on the board of Aurion Resources, Fox River Resources and Chibougamau Independent Mines. Certified as both a Chartered Accountant and a CPA, Lotan brings a wealth of financial expertise to his roles. His commitm...

Jun 29, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 16

CrashLabs #15 (Copper Plays, Mining A.I., Capital Raising, LAB Review)

Welcome to CrashLabs #15, the podcast that delves into the exciting and complex world of resource exploration. Today, the EarthLabs team reviews the latest news in the space. Follow the Podcast: https://ceo.ca/crashlabs Grab your free CEO.CA membership and enjoy real-time news, insider trades, exclusive chats, and deep dives into junior resource and venture stocks. Looking for more? CEO.CA Level 2 live feeds give you an edge on the markets. Trade like a PRO with CEO.CA. Get started here: https:/...

Jun 23, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 15

CrashLabs #14 - Jason Libenson (New Flow-Through Rules, Super Flow, Athena Gold)

Welcome to CrashLabs #14, the podcast that delves into the exciting and complex world of resource exploration. Today, the EarthLabs team is joined by Jason Libenson, President and CCO at Castlewood Capital, a venture capital and corporate advisory firm to talk over the new charity flow-through financing rules coming in 2024 and what that could mean for investors, Quebec super flow-through, the junior mining markets and a few of his latest ideas. We cover: ◼️1:10 – Jason's Background ◼️4:20 – Flo...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 14

CrashLabs #13 (Weekly News, $100 Million Dollar Hole, Stock Ratings)

Welcome to CrashLabs #13, the podcast that delves into the exciting and complex world of resource exploration. Today, the EarthLabs team reviews the latest news in the space as well as submissions from CEO.CA users on their stock portfolios. We cover: ◼️7:00 – African Chessboard ◼️19:30 – Emerita Resources ◼️25:15 – $100 Million Dollar New Found Gold Hole ◼️45:10 – Globex Mining Enterprises Follow the Podcast: https://ceo.ca/crashlabs https://twitter.com/ceodotca Grab your free CEO.CA membership...

Jun 08, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 13

EarthLabs War Room #12 (Q1 Results, Portfolio Review)

Welcome to CrashLabs #12, the podcast that delves into the exciting and complex world of resource exploration. Today, the EarthLabs team reviews Q1 results for EarthLabs (TSXV:SPOT, OTCQX: SPOFF) as well as an overview of recent investments. We cover: ◼️1:00 – Q1 Results Overview ◼️7:20 – Investment Portfolio Review ◼️18:37 – Names We Like ◼️19:00 – NOA Lithium Brines ◼️23:55 – Mawson Gold ◼️29:10 – New Private Co. ◼️33:40 – New Graphite Private Co. ◼️45:15 – HighGold Mining ◼️53:00 – Sterling M...

Jun 01, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 10

War Room #11 (Snow Line Trade? FT Shares, Why Invest in Mining, Crypto vs. Metals, Stock Ratings)

Welcome to CrashLabs #11, the podcast that delves into the exciting and complex world of resource exploration. Today, the EarthLabs team reviews the latest news in the space as well as submissions from CEO.CA users on their stock portfolios. We cover: ◼️ 0:30 – Gold Price Fatigue ◼️ 1:00 – Sell in May Go Away ◼️ 2:10 – Snow Line Trade ◼️ 3:30 – Flow-through Primer ◼️ 8:25 – Northwest Copper $NWST Proxy Fight ◼️ 12:35 – Crypto vs. Metals ◼️ 34:25 – Kirkland Lake Discoveries $KLDC ◼️ 53:01 – North...

May 25, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 11
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