Rob Tyson - Mining International

Executive Search Consultant in the Mining sector | Helping Companies with their Difficult Vacancies -🎙Host of Dig Deep The Mining Podcast 📺📻

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"I'd take a deposit in Kazakhstan over just about anywhere else in the world."

In the latest episode of @digdeep_mining, I sat down with Alex Walker, CEO @EastStar_PLC, to discuss why #Kazakhstan is attracting growing interest from the #mining industry.

We cover:
🔸 East Star's #copper and #gold portfolio
🔸 Partnerships with Endeavour Mining and Xinhai
🔸 Exploration risk and portfolio management
🔸 The value of historic Soviet-era mining data
🔸 Discovery potential across Kazakhstan
🔸 Copper and gold market fundamentals
🔸 East Star's outlook for the next 12-18 months

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Mining’s biggest shifts are being driven far beyond the mine site

Great discussion on @digdeep_mining with Andrew Thake from Beacon Events, covering how mining conferences, governments, investors and supply chains are all becoming increasingly interconnected.

We talk through how Andrew built his career in mining events, having come from outside the industry, and how working closely with CEOs, investors and governments has shaped his understanding of the sector.

Key themes included:
🔸 The role mining conferences play in connecting investors, miners, governments and supply chains
🔸 The increasing influence of governments on mining policy and critical minerals
🔸 Supply chain resilience and why it continues to intensify
🔸 The importance of midstream and downstream processing
🔸 China’s role in global mining and supply chain execution
🔸 Hong Kong and Singapore as major mining finance and investment hubs
🔸 Commodities attracting attention including copper, gold, iron ore and critical minerals
🔸 Investor perspectives and lessons learned from global mining markets

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90% of the mining workforce is being ignored.

Today @digdeep_mining, I speak with Ricus Grimbeek, Executive Chair of Makor Resources, about the future of #copper mining, district-scale consolidation in #Zambia, and why artisanal and small-scale #mining needs greater support from the wider industry.

Ricus shares lessons from more than 30 years in mining leadership across BHP, South32 and Vale, alongside his views on social license, mining’s perception problem, and what the industry still misunderstands about future copper supply.

We discuss:
🔸 Zambia’s copper potential
🔸 Building district-scale mining platforms
🔸 Why execution is mining’s biggest challenge
🔸 Community engagement from day one
🔸 The realities of ASM mining
🔸 How Minehive supports small-scale miners
🔸 Why legislation and funding remain major barriers
🔸 What the next generation of mining companies must look like

A really interesting conversation with plenty of honest views on where the mining industry is heading.⬇️

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Silver demand is rising, but can global supply keep up?

In the latest episode of @digdeep_mining, I sat down with Adam McKinnon, CEO @advancemetltd to discuss:

🔸 Building a 100Moz+ silver portfolio in Mexico
🔸 The recent Yoquivo JORC resource
🔸 Exploration upside at Gavilanes
🔸 Why silver supply may struggle to meet future demand
🔸 AI, LiDAR & new exploration technologies
🔸 Leadership, geology & capital markets
🔸 Opportunities still being overlooked in precious metals exploration

Interesting discussion on #silver markets, #exploration strategy and the future of #mining.

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Today @digdeep_mining, I sat down with Matthieu Bos, CEO of Falcon Energy Materials and Chairman of Hercules Metals, to discuss what it actually takes to build mining and battery material projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Matthieu has worked across mining finance, battery materials, copper and royalties, with experience spanning the DRC, Morocco, Quebec and the United States, so there were plenty of valuable insights throughout this conversation.

One point Matthieu made that stood out:

“You cannot just move the little Lego blocks around.”

A good reminder that supply chains, especially in battery materials, are far more interconnected and specialised than many assume.

#Mining #CriticalMinerals #BatteryMaterials #Copper #Graphite

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Can Namibia deliver the next major copper discovery?

In the latest @digdeep_mining episode, I speak with Gerard O’Donovan, CEO @KaokoMetals, about the company’s recent IPO, why they chose #Namibia, and why copper exploration is becoming increasingly important as supply pressures continue to build.

We discuss:
🔸 Building a copper explorer from scratch
🔸 Why geology matters in early-stage discovery
🔸 The importance of mentors and entrepreneurial thinking in mining
🔸 Copper demand driven by electrification and AI infrastructure
🔸 Namibia’s mining jurisdiction and investment appeal
🔸 Kaoko’s upcoming drilling and exploration plans

Interesting conversation on #exploration, capital markets and the future outlook for #copper⬇️$KAO

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Maintenance teams are still firefighting even with more data than ever.

Today, @digdeep_mining, I spoke with Charlie Forrest, CEO of Dingo, about predictive maintenance and why mining operations are still struggling to convert monitoring data into real operational decisions.

We explored:
🔸 Why maintenance teams are still firefighting despite increased monitoring tools
🔸 The gap between data visibility and actual decision-making on site
🔸 How mixed OEM fleets and siloed systems impact asset health clarity
🔸 Why failures still occur even in well-managed operations
🔸 Where AI is beginning to support maintenance efficiency and insight
🔸 What separates the best-run operations in terms of reliability focus

A conversation worth paying attention to⬇️

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What does it really take to move from proximity to relevance in mining?

I sat down with Malcolm Dorsey, CEO @CopperGoldTorr, to break down their Kolos Gold-Copper Project in British Columbia.

They’ve confirmed a large hydrothermal system... now the focus is on finding the source and proving scale.

We also discuss what majors actually look for in junior explorers, why infrastructure matters more than ever, and how exploration strategies need to evolve in today’s market.

#TMET #Copper #Gold #BCMining #MiningPodcast

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What actually helps you move forward in your mining career?

In Part 2 of our HR & Recruitment series @digdeep_mining, three senior people leaders share what actually separates those who move forward in their careers from those who stay where they are.

A consistent theme throughout the conversation was that progression often comes from stepping outside your comfort zone.

The episode discusses topics such as:
🔸 Taking on stretch assignments and new challenges
🔸 Building a broader understanding of the business
🔸 Being open to feedback and continuous learning
🔸 Developing leadership skills before the title
🔸 Staying adaptable as the industry evolves

We share practical, real-world insights from those making hiring and promotion decisions across the mining sector. Tune in here: https://t.co/0RjhjPdyK7

This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit ⁠https://t.co/ehQTfjjh8X

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Most people think promotions in mining come down to technical ability.

In reality, it’s broader than that.

Today @digdeep_mining, we're sharing Part 2 of our HR & Recruitment series. We spoke with 3 senior people leaders in the mining industry about what actually drives career progression:

🔸 Leadership before title
🔸 Taking ownership of development
🔸 Staying adaptable
🔸 Building the right relationships

This reflects what we see daily in executive search.

Worth a listen to help you position yourself for long-term success.

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Can Hochschild Mining reach 500,000oz of production?

I sat down with Eduardo Landin (CEO, Hochschild Mining) to break down their growth strategy, operations across the Americas, and what’s driving future production.

We also discussed:
🔸 His journey from engineer to CEO
🔸 Mara Rosa turnaround
🔸 Monte do Carmo development
🔸 Royropata’s silver potential
🔸 Why brownfield exploration matters

#mining #silver #gold #miningexploration

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