Michael Fox interviews Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence's Chief Commodity Strategist, to analyze the recent surge in copper prices triggered by President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports to the U.S. Mike explains that this tariff move is part of Trump’s emboldened economic strategy, supported by robust U.S. stock market performance. They compare the current copper market turmoil to the 2008 financial crisis, noting how economic signals—like soaring gasoline prices then—...
Jul 17, 2025•27 min
Michael Fox interviews Adam Hawkins, President of Global External, about the Trump administration's proposed 50% tariff on copper imports and its implications for the U.S. mining industry. Adam explains that Global External specializes in helping mining companies navigate above-ground risks, including social, political, and regulatory challenges during project acquisition and development. They discuss the administration's goal of boosting domestic copper production to reduce dependence on countr...
Jul 16, 2025•50 min
Michael Fox sits down with Alain Lambert (CEO) and Dr. Craig Gibson (Chief Exploration Officer) of Prismo Metals (CSE: PRIZ) to discuss the company’s latest exploration activities and strategic direction. Project Highlights: Palos Verdes Silver Prospect (Mexico): Located in Sinaloa, this project is surrounded by Vizsla Silver , Prismo’s largest shareholder. The team is advancing a new drill program (1,250 meters in the first phase), targeting high-grade silver mineralization at greater depths th...
Jul 15, 2025•33 min
Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast as he interviews Sean Kingsley, President and CEO of Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (CSE: HUNT) (OTC: HNTRF) , to uncover the company’s bold journey in Newfoundland’s gold exploration. From its 2021 inception to a game-changing deal with Firefly Metals, Sean reveals how Gold Hunter delivered massive shareholder value with 25 million dividend shares. Dive into Gold Hunter 2.0 and the Great Northern project—a 50km strike length with multi-million-ounce potent...
Jul 09, 2025•26 min
Maura Kolb, President of Dryden Gold (TSX-V: DRY) (OTCQB: DRYGF), discussed the company's exploration activities in Northwestern Ontario. They have a large land package of 70,000 hectares centered around the Dryden region, with three main target areas. Recent drill results included high-grade gold intersections, with the most significant being 300 grams over 4 meters. Maura explained that they have only explored about 1.5 kilometers of a 50-kilometer fault structure, which they believe is a key ...
Jul 07, 2025•17 min
Michael Fox is joined by John Desjarlais, the Executive Director of the Indigenous Resource Network, who explained that his organization was founded five years ago to provide a positive indigenous voice in the resource industry, challenging sensationalized media portrayals and advocating for better engagement, inclusion, and procurement practices. He emphasized that two-thirds of indigenous people support resource development and highlighted the network's growth to 2,000 members and tens of thou...
Jul 03, 2025•27 min
Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast as he sits down with Michael Rowley, President and CEO of Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSX-V: PGE) (OTCQB: PGEZF) (FSE: J0G) , to discuss the future of critical minerals in the U.S. and Canada. Dive into the complexities of nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group elements (PGE) mining, and learn how Stillwater is leading the charge with its flagship Stillwater Igneous Complex project in Montana and other ventures in Alaska and Yukon. In this in-dept...
Jul 02, 2025•41 min
Michael Fox and Peter Krauth of the Silver Advisor discuss the recent surge in silver prices and market activity. Peter noted that silver bugs had been anticipating this development for some time, while Michael observed a significant increase in silver stocks and prices during an investment conference in Quebec City. They agreed to review the events of the past two weeks in more detail during their discussion. 💥 Topics Covered: · Why silver has broken seasonal trends and surged in early June · ...
Jun 24, 2025•35 min
Michael Fox and Chris Temple discussed the Federal Reserve meeting, noting that it was a non-event with no rate changes expected. Chris highlighted the Fed's prediction of moving from "stagflation light" to "stagflation moderate" and their unchanged forecast of 2 x 25 basis points rate cuts by 2025. They also touched on President Trump's criticism of Jerome Powell, with Chris suggesting that Trump's inaction on reducing the deficit and debt may be a reason for the Fed's reluctance to lower inter...
Jun 20, 2025•45 min
Michael Fox and Robert Wares, CEO of Osisko Metals (TSX-V: OM), discussed the progress of the Gaspé Copper Project, one of Canada's largest copper development projects. Robert highlighted the project's updated mineral resource estimate of approximately 824 million tonnes indicated and 670 million tonnes inferred, with a copper equivalent grade around 0.34-0.38%, representing a significant increase in resource size. They detailed a current drill program targeting 110,000 meters aimed at convertin...
Jun 19, 2025•16 min
Michael Fox interviews Jeff Swinoga and Ken Tylee about Exploits Discovery's (CSE: NFLD) (OTCQB: NFLDF) (FSE: 634) recent growth and acquisitions. The company has secured two option deals in the past three weeks: the Hawkins project in Ontario, which has a historical resource of 328,000 ounces of gold near surface, and three properties in Quebec with combined resources of about 340,000 ounces. Ken explains that the Hawkins property, which they acquired from Pavey Ark Minerals Inc. has been explo...
Jun 18, 2025•18 min
Michael Fox is joined by Dryden Gold ’s (TSX-V: DRY) (OTCQB: DRYGF) Chairman Trey Wasser and President Maura Kolb to discuss Dryden Gold's exploration progress in Northwest Ontario. They highlighted a successful 15,000-meter drill program, with encouraging visual gold observations in new targets, including a hanging wall structure and a foot wall structure. The team plans to continue drilling into September, with results expected throughout the year, and is considering further exploration at She...
Jun 16, 2025•7 min
Michael Fox introduces Ted Elwood, the President and CEO of Peloton Minerals (CSE:PMC) (OTCQB:PMCCF) , at the Mining Expo in Quebec City. Ted provides an overview of Peloton, describing it as a junior exploration company that recently discovered a promising lithium prospect in northeastern Nevada, adjacent to a rich deposit found by Surge Battery Metals. He mentions that Peloton has invested about a million dollars in exploration since their last conversation, indicating significant developments...
Jun 13, 2025•22 min
Michael Fox interviews Guy Goulet, the President and CEO of Cerro de Pasco Resources (TSX-V: CDPR) (OTCMKTS: GPPRF) (FRA: N8HP) , to discuss the company's history and projects. Guy highlights that the investment in Cerro de Pasco Copper Corporation was once considered the greatest investment of the 20th century in Peru. The company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange a few years after its creation, showcasing its significant historical impact. Silver-Rich Mineral Rights Discovery Guy discu...
Jun 12, 2025•18 min
Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast at the Quebec City Mining Conference with Jean-Sébastien David, President & CEO of NioBay Metals (TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF). Explore NioBay’s critical minerals focus, including the Crevier Niobium & Tantalum project in Quebec and James Bay Niobium project in Ontario. Learn about niobium’s vital role in steel and battery industries, with Crevier targeting battery-grade niobium oxalate to challenge China’s market dominance. Discover pilot plant s...
Jun 11, 2025•16 min
Michael Fox is joined by Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic Mines (TSX-V: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV), discusses the company's projects, focusing on the Nisk project in Quebec. The company has discovered significant copper deposits in addition to nickel, with recent results showing 12.5 meters of 11% copper equivalent. Power Metallic Mines plans to drill 100,000 meters by the end of 2026, aiming to connect the Lion Zone and Nisk deposits. The company is well-funded, having raised $50 m...
Jun 10, 2025•12 min
In this episode Michael Fox is joined by regular contributor, Ted J Butler to discuss the recent attempt by BlackRock to acquire parts of the Panama Canal and 43 global ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson for $22 billion. The deal has stalled due to the ongoing US-China trade war and complications with Panamanian authorities. Ted notes that Chinese influence in Panama has increased significantly in recent years, with China surpassing the US as Panama's largest export partner. The deal's app...
Jun 04, 2025•24 min
Join Michael Fox on the Prospector Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 Trends in Mining Finance Conference in New York City, hosted by the SME New York Chapter. In this exclusive interview, Michael sits down with Kai Hoffmann, CEO of Soar Financial Group, to discuss the latest developments in mining finance, equity financings, and commodity markets. Key Topics Covered: • The state of mining finance in 2025: What’s driving the market?• Gold price surge and its impact on junior mining stocks• M&...
Jun 03, 2025•16 min
In this episode Michael Fox is joined by Mike McGlone, Senior Commodities Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, to discuss the current state of global markets and the potential for a significant market correction. He compared current market conditions to historical periods like 1929, 1989, and2008, noting similarities in stock market valuations and economic indicators. McGlone emphasized the risk of deflationary forces, particularly from China, and the impact of tariffs on global trade. He sugge...
Jun 02, 2025•33 min
Michael Fox interviews Andy Bowering, Chairman of ApolloSilver (TSX-V: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF) (Frankfurt: 6ZF0) , a junior resource explorer with projects in California and Mexico. They discuss the recent Pan American Silver-Mag Silver merger, which Andy views as positive for the silverindustry and Mexico's mining sector. Andy explains how the merger affects Apollo Silver's properties and relationships with Pan American and Mag Silver, noting potential benefits from the consolidation in the silver...
May 31, 2025•17 min
In this episode Michael Fox is joined by Dr. Peter Megaw, former Chief Exploration Officer for Mag Silver, discussed the recent $2.1 billion acquisition of Mag Silver by Pan American Silver. Given Peter made the Fresnillo discovery for Mag, he is the perfect person to discuss the merger. He explained how Mag Silver's discovery of the Valdecañas vein in the Fresnillo district led to the deal, highlighting the potential for further exploration and production. The acquisition includes additional pr...
May 30, 2025•12 min
In this episode Michael Fox is joined by Mike Allen President and CEO of Strikepoint Gold (TSX-V:SKP) (OTCQB:STKXF) to discuss the company’s ongoing plans in Nevada. The company has recently acquired a project on the northern end of the Walker River Trend called Hercules. Mike has had experience on this project 5 years ago before selling it to another company for $25 million. Fast forward to late last year and he has reacquired it for $250,000. The company is planning a summer drill program on t...
May 29, 2025•17 min
In this episode, Michael Fox is joined by Chris Temple of the National Investor to discuss the current state of the US economy. The meeting discussed the recent downgrade of the US credit rating by Moody's and its implications for the economy, highlighting concerns about fiscal policies and the bond market. The conversation touched on global economic issues, including China's economic situation and Japan's bond market challenges. The discussion also addressed concerns about the current US admini...
May 28, 2025•44 min
Join Michael Fox as he sits down with Kit Marrs, President and CEO of Alaska Silver (TSX-V: WAM), formerly Western Alaska Minerals), to discuss the company’s exciting rebranding and strategic plans for its high-grade silver deposit at Water Pump Creek. Learn about Alaska Silver’s 6,000-meter drilling program starting mid-June 2025 at Water Pump Creek South, aimed at expanding its high-grade silver-zinc-lead resource. Discover how the company is pursuing parallel financing in Canada and the US to...
May 27, 2025•19 min
Dive into the latest gold market trends with Michael Fox and Jeff Christian, Managing Partner of CPM Group, in this exclusive interview from the SME New York Chapter’s Current Trends in Financing Conference! Discover why physical gold demand is outshining ETFs in 2024 and how it’s driving prices toward a potential $3,800–$4,000 by year-end. In this episode, we explore: Gold Market Dynamics: Why physical gold demand is a stronger price driver than ETFs amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. ...
May 26, 2025•36 min
In this episode, Michael Fox and Trey Wasser discussed the progress and future plans of the company, Dryden Gold [TSX-V: DRY) (OTCQB: DRYGF]. Trey, the CEO, shared that the company has made significant discoveries and is working on refining its drilling targets. They have completed 6,000 meters of their 15,000-meter drill program and are planning to drill more in the coming months. Trey also mentioned that they have received permits to expand their exploration area, which will allow them to test...
May 13, 2025•36 min
In this episode, Michael Fox is Joined by Chris Temple of the National Investor as they review the most recent Federal Reserve interest rate announcement. As with most Fed announcements although rates remained the same the devil is in the details of the post announcement presser. Powell listed off numerous details whom outcomes are unknown and there was not enough information for the Feds to comment on future rates. We focused on the statement from Powell that stagflation was a possible outcome....
May 09, 2025•36 min
Chad Williams, Executive Chairman of Honey Badger Silver, discussed his takeover of the company and its ambitious three-phase strategy to capitalize on rising silver prices. Starting with a market cap of just $700,000, Chad’s vision is to transform Honey Badger into a billion-dollar investment vehicle by acquiring high-grade silver assets and building a diversified portfolio. Three-Phase Strategy: • Phase 1: Raise capital and acquire silver projects with known resources. • Phase 2: Expand by acq...
May 08, 2025•25 min
In this episode Michael Fox is joined by Mike Stark President and CEO of Arizona Gold and Silver (TSX-V: AZS) (OTCQB: AZASF) to bring an update on the progress being made on the Philadelphia property in Northern Arizona. Drilling has moved onto a new target area called Rising Fawn which has seen limited exploration. Drill results to date have been more than encouraging leading the company to believe that they may be on the way to finding the epithermal heat source for the gold found to date. We ...
May 07, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Michael Fox is joined by Alan Oshiki Managing Partner of Pushtree Developments, a Corporate Communications Company. We discuss what Investors should be looking for from Mining companies and common errors and omissions companies make in their communications strategy and how they affect investment. Like handicapping a company, the key to good communication starts at the top with management. We discuss how mining companies communicate and how they should be communicating. As well w...
Apr 24, 2025•56 min
