In this weeks episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali VanZant interviews Axel Merk, Founder Merk Investments to explore the major macro trends shaping today’s gold and mining landscape. Axel breaks down how rising defense spending, shifting budget priorities, ongoing supply dynamics, and sustained central bank gold purchases are creating a strategic environment for precious metals investors. Drawing on his experience, he explains the evolution of his firm’s assets; Which have grown significantly ...
Apr 19, 2026•47 min
The Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Van Zant speaks with Gary C. Evans, Chairman and CEO of United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE:UAMY). In the conversation, Gary shares how he helped transform the company in just three years from a $20 million market cap to over $1 billion market cap. Topics include Department of war contracts for military-grade antimony, tungsten and cobalt projects in Canada, hydromet technology, and how UAMY is executing a fast-track plan to become North America’s...
Apr 12, 2026•30 min
New episode of the Exploring Mining podcast hosted by Cali Van Zant, featuring Andy Bowering, of Apollo Silver and Chris Temple, Founder of The National Investor. Topics include the opportunity in established mining developers, and proven management teams in precious metals at current discounted valuations. Andy’s continued commitment to Apollo Silver, the upcoming PEA for Calico, community progress, and macro insights. About Apollo Silver Corp. Apollo is advancing one of the largest undeveloped...
Apr 01, 2026•35 min
In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant speaks with Kevin Reid, President and CEO of Arizona Eagle Mining. Arizona Eagle Mining will begin trading on Tuesday, March 31st on the TSXV under the ticker symbol AZEM. Kevin discusses the company’s flagship McCabe mine, a past-producing high-grade gold operation in mining-friendly Arizona. The team is already underway with their inaugural 4,500m drill program. Other topics of the conversation include land package, permitting, management...
Mar 31, 2026•8 min
In this episode of the Exploring Mining podcast, host Cali Van Zant sits down with silver expert Peter Krauth—author of The Great Silver Bull and editor of Silver Stock Investor—for a focused look at the 2026 silver market outlook. Fresh from PDAC insights, Peter outlines the sixth consecutive year of global deficit, industrial demand now two-thirds of total usage (driven by solar + annual battery growth), and physical supply risks that could spark $15-20 price gaps on COMEX squeezes. He explain...
Mar 10, 2026•39 min
Welcome to the latest episode of Exploring Mining. Host Cali Van Zant talks to Garrett Goggin, CFA and Founder of the Golden Portfolio about what’s going on with Gold, Silver, and why royalties can be your best portfolio win, and top Gold and Silver Stocks to watch About Garrett Goggin I’ve traveled the world in search of gold and silver. I’ve visited many mines and talked with the people that run them. I worked with investment research powerhouse Gold Stock Analyst along with Stansberry Researc...
Mar 02, 2026•33 min
In the latest episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast, host Cali Van Zant sits down with Andy Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO, OTCQB: APGOF), for an in-depth discussion on the company’s powerhouse silver assets amid surging silver prices and a tightening global supply. Andy highlights Apollo’s robust financial position, including a recent $27.5 million private placement backed by major investors like Jupiter Asset Management (and strong insider participation), building on a...
Feb 10, 2026•26 min
Join Exploring Mining as we dive into Arizona Eagle Mining’s exciting revival of the historic McCabe Mine in mining-friendly Yavapai County, Arizona. Host Cali Van Zant speaks with Kevin Reid, President and CEO of Arizona Eagle Mining. Featuring a past-producing high-grade gold-silver deposit with a historic resource of over 800,000 ounces gold, and high grades of 11.7 g/t plus significant silver credits.The Eagle Claims cover a broad area that 205 acres of patented land holdings and 3,350 acres...
Feb 08, 2026•21 min
Exploring Mining is the premier podcast for mining and commodities investors, hosted by Cali Van Zant. In today's episode Ivan Lo from the Equedia Letter speaks about the silver rally, commodities super cycle, industrial demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, solar grids, and critical minerals. The Equedia Letter (Equedia.com), a leading Canadian mining investment newsletter with a proven track record in resource stocks. Ivan shares insights from his capital markets experience, includin...
Jan 21, 2026•36 min
In this episode of the Exploring Mining podcast, host Cali Van Zant interviews Derek Macpherson, CEO & President, of West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQB: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0), about the company’s latest advancements. The discussion focuses on the January 6, 2026 drill results from four holes at the Northeast Tyro high-grade zone on the flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona https://westpointgold.com/west-point-gold-delivers-multiple-high-grade-intercepts-at-northeast-tyro-including-27-4m-...
Jan 09, 2026•12 min
In this episode of Exploring Mining, Chris Verrico, President and CEO joins the podcast to discuss Rio Silver Inc (TSXV: RYO), an emerging silver company focused on high-grade projects in Peru, the world’s second-largest silver-producing country. He covers the recent acquisitions of the Maria Norte and Santa Rita projects, highlighting their high-grade vein structures, polymetallic potential, and strategic locations in prolific mining districts with supportive regulations, strong community relat...
Jan 05, 2026•21 min
In this episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Vanzant, and Guests Andy Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), and investment guru Chris Temple, editor of The National Investor dive into silver’s explosive performance as one of the top-performing asset of 2025, with prices surging over 110%. They discuss the strong investment demand, persistent supply deficits, China’s high cash prices, and the impact of Federal Reserve quantitative easing. The con...
Dec 31, 2025•33 min
In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant sits down with Ross McElroy, President & CEO, President and CEO of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), to discuss the latest advancements at the Calico Silver Project in California—one of the largest undeveloped primary silver deposits in the United States. The conversation covers the company’s recently announced 2026 exploration and development program, including a 4,500-meter drill program at the Waterloo deposit focused ...
Dec 17, 2025•21 min
Join Exploring Mining as we sit down with Derek Macpherson, CEO & President, of West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQB: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0), for an in-depth update on one of the most compelling new gold exploration stories in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane trend. In this episode, Derek walks us through the company’s fully funded 10,000-meter drill program at the flagship Gold Chain project. Tune into to hear highlights from drilling results. With a clear exploration target at the Tyro Main Z...
Dec 10, 2025•23 min
New Episode of Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Van Zant. In this episode we follow up with with Scott Emerson, CEO of Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (TSXV: KNG) (OTCQB: KNGRF) ( FSE: TUY). Discover the latest high-grade silver and gold drill results from the Las Coloradas project mining district of Parral Mexico, confirming a long strike extension below historic workings and unveiling massive potential. Scott shares insights on completing the Almoloya acquisition—a promising gold exploration pr...
Dec 08, 2025•20 min
Join us for the latest episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Vanzant, and Guests Andy Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), and investment guru Chris Temple, editor of The National Investor! In this episode we focus on Silver being added to the US Geological Survey (“USGS”) 2025 List of Critical Minerals, and the significance for Apollo Silver’s Calico Project (the second largest undeveloped silver deposit in the U.S.) A Must watch for investors ...
Dec 02, 2025•36 min
Jeff Phillips: Proven Junior Mining Strategy Behind His Biggest Wins- Share Structure & Managment In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant interviews Jeff Phillips, a 25-year veteran of the natural resources sector and one of the most respected private investors in junior mining and exploration companies. Mentored early in his career by legendary resource investor Rick Rule, Jeff evolved from corporate communications in San Diego to becoming a key financier, large shareholder,...
Nov 17, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Exploring Mining, host Cali Van Zant interviews Ross McElroy, CEO of Apollo Silver Corp. (TSXV: APGO | OTCQB: APGOF), following the company’s successful $26.8 million capital raise—delivering over two years of financial runway to accelerate the Calico silver project in San Bernardino County, Southern California, home to the largest undeveloped silver resource in the United States. Ross talks about potential fund deployment: initiating preliminary economic studies in 2026, expa...
Nov 08, 2025•21 min
Join host Cali Van Zant on the Exploring Mining podcast as she interviews Chris Temple, founder, editor, and publisher of The National Investor, for a detailed discussion on current market conditions and commodity opportunities. Temple shares his views on the risks of overvaluation in tech giants like NVIDIA, the potential for a stock market correction, and the importance of diversification into essential sectors. He highlights uranium market dynamics, with growing demand from new reactors and s...
Nov 01, 2025•40 min
Join the Exploring Mining Podcast as we follow up with CEO Gordon Robb, and Paul Mastantuono, Founder of ESGold Corp (CSE: ESAU | OTCQB: ESAUF | FSE: Z7D) ; a near production-ready powerhouse fully funded with $10.5M in thebank, and backed by Ocean Partners’ game-changing investment! Discover how this fully permitted gem is poised to capitalize on the booming commodities market with its sustainable, low-capex mining strategy. From a validated pilot plant and a scalable 1,000-metric-ton milling c...
Oct 29, 2025•34 min
Join the Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Vanzant for expert insights into silver and critical minerals mining with Guests Any Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp (TSX.V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF), and investment guru Chris Temple, editor of The National Investor! In this episode we focus on Apollo Silver’s Calico Project, the largest undeveloped silver deposit in the U.S., and their newly updated MRE (Learn more: https://apollosilver.com/apollo-increases-measured-and-indicated-silver-res...
Sep 24, 2025•29 min
Join the latest Episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast with host Cali Vanzant and Silver expert Peter Krauth to deliver a bullish outlook on the silver market. Peter discusses the Fed’s quarter-point rate cut amid persistent inflation, and analyzes silver’s strong market position. Discussions emphasize Silver's vital role in renewable energy, particularly solar panels and battery storage. He unpacks the silver-to-gold ratio’s historical significance, signaling potential opportunities. Peter hig...
Sep 22, 2025•35 min
Exploring Mining Podcast Follow up with Richard Drechsler, CEO of Trifecta Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: TG) (OTCQB:TRRFF). In our newest episode, Richard delivers an big updates on Trifecta’s Yukon gold exploration, focusing on the Mount Hinton and Rye projects. At Mount Hinton, initial drill tests revealed encouraging mineral indicators in a gold-rich system, while the Rye project’s promising drill results showcased significant sheeted quartz veining, with holes spaced 500 meters apart and surface rock sa...
Sep 09, 2025•23 min
New Episode of the Exploring Mining Show with Chairman Andy Bowering, and CEO Ross McElroy of Apollo Silver Corp. (TSX.V:APGO, OTCQB:APGOF, Frankfurt:6ZF0) sharing the strategic vision of the company this fall. In this episode, we explore the critical role of Barite, a key mineral in oil and gas drilling, with 45% of global supply from China and 50% of demand in the US, highlighting the importance of Apollo’s Calico project in bolstering domestic supply chains. The team shares updates on their u...
Sep 03, 2025•19 min
Peter Krauth, author of The Great Silver Bull, and Scott Emerson, President & CEO of Kingsmen Resources (TSX.V:KNG;OTCQB: KNGRF), on the junior mining and silver mining sectors. Scott Emerson shares details on Kingsmen Resources’ recently completed a 3,200-meter drill program in Mexico. He highlights Mexico’s role as a major silver producer and the uptick in merger and acquisition activity, alongside easier access to capital for mid-tier companies. Peter Krauth discusses silver’s strong perf...
Aug 26, 2025•23 min
In this episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast, we dive deep into the exciting journey of Terra Balcanica Resources Corp., a polymetallic and energy explorer making waves in the mining industry. Alex Mišković, P.Geo. and CEO, shares the company’s evolution from a private venture started in 2020 to a publicly listed entity on the CSE (TERA) in 2022, raising over $9.5 million to fuel its ambitious exploration programs including advanced geophysics, soil sampling, and diamond drilling . Alex highl...
Aug 08, 2025•35 min
Tune into the latest episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast, where we uncover the hottest updates in the silver and commodities sector! 🚀 This week, we dive deep into Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (TSXV: KNG) and their bold moves in Mexico’s Parral district. In this second interview; Host Cali Van Zant, and CEO Scott Emerson discuss Kingsmen's ongoing exploration activities in Mexico’s Parral district. The episode covers updates on the Las Coloradas drilling program, the recent acquisition of the Al...
Jul 13, 2025•21 min
Join us on the Exploring Mining Podcast for an exclusive interview with Gordon Robb, the new CEO of ESGold Corp (CSE: ESAU, OTCQB: ESAUF), as he shares his bold vision for the future of this dynamic junior mining company! 🌟 Dive into the world of gold and silver as Gordon discusses his transition from Scottie Resources to leading ESGold Corp, a premier player in junior mining focused on gold and silver near term production. With a strategic focus on innovative techniques, sustainable mining pra...
Jul 02, 2025•13 min
New Episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast. Host Cali Van Zant is joined by Apollo Silver’s Chairman Andy Bowering, and CEO Ross McElroy in an round-table featuring mining investment guru Chris Temple, editor of The National Investor! Dive into the sizzling silver market outlook, with silver surging 25% in six months, outpacing gold, and poised for growth amid supply shortages, a weakening US dollar. Get the latest on Apollo Silver’s Calico project in California, now tripled in size, targeting ...
Jun 25, 2025•47 min
In today's episode Host Cali Van Zant speaks with Richard Drechsler, President and CEO of Trifecta Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: TG) (OTCQB: TRRFF) Join us as we dive into Trifecta Gold Ltd.’s (TSX.V: TG | OTCQB: TRRFF) exciting gold exploration journey in Yukon’s Tombstone Gold Belt, focusing on the Mount Hinton and Rye projects. In this podcast, Richard unveils Trifecta’s 2025 summer drilling plans, targeting Mount Hinton’s intrusive gold source and Rye’s high-grade gold veins, backed by a $5.3 million ra...
Jun 13, 2025•35 min
