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The Explorers Podcast with Barry FitzGerald

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Barry FitzGerald has covered the resources industry for over 30 years. The inaugural winner of the Diggers & Dealers Media Award in 2003, Barry is one of Australia's most established and respected industry journalists. Putting aside the pen and picking up the microphone, Barry chats fireside with a different leader in the mining industry each week.

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Barry Fitzgerald sits down with Latitude 66 managing director Grant Coyle to discuss the company's advancing gold and cobalt projects in Finland alongside growing exploration success in Western Australia. They explore permitting progress, development... more

Barry Fitzgerald sits down with Iron Bear Resources managing director Paul Berend to discuss a landmark feasibility study for one of the world's largest undeveloped iron ore projects. They examine the Vale partnership, green steel opportunity and why... more

Leeuwin Metals is rapidly growing the Marda Gold Project in Western Australia's Southern Cross region, where it has built a 380,000-ounce gold resource in less than two years.

In this episode, executive chairman Chris Piggott discusses low-cost reso... more

Moonlight Resources is advancing an ambitious exploration campaign across its Clermont project in central Queensland, with drilling accelerating at the Leo Grande gold deposit, Goldfinger prospect and Peak Downs copper project.

In this episode, mana... more

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Paul Berend
Managing Director, Iron Bear Resources
Iron Bear Resources
Episode: Iron Bear charts path to Canadian Iron Ore Mine
Chris Piggott
Executive Chairman of Leeuwin Metals
Leeuwin Metals
Episode: Leeuwin grows Marda toward development with exploration upside still expanding
Phil Carter
CEO of 49 Metals
49 Metals
Episode: 49 Metals pursues high grade Nevada gold discovery potential
Jo Battershill
Managing Director, Silver Mines Limited
Silver Mines Limited
Episode: Silver Mines advances Bowdens toward development amid silver strength
Stephen Biggins
Executive Chairman of Stelar Metals
Stelar Metals
Episode: Stelar Metals targets major tungsten opportunity at Hill of Leaders project
David Round
ND (Non-Executive Director) of Evion Group
Evion Group
Episode: Evion Group builds a US Fluorspar growth story
Michael Gray
Interim Chairman and Managing Director
Crown Mountain project (Jameson Resources)
Episode: Jameson advances Crown Mountain toward key permitting and development milestones
Xavier Braud
Geology manager at FIN Resources
FIN Resources
Episode: FIN Resources targets high-grade gold growth in Canada
Gerard O'Donovan
MD and CEO of Kaoko Metals; previously foundational role at Sunsilver; former roles at Apilva and Rio
Kaoko Metals
Episode: Kaoko Metals targets high-grade copper-silver discovery in Namibia

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Barry FitzGerald
Host of The Explorers Podcast; long-time mining industry journalist.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Barry, host of The Explorers Podcast, highlights all investing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Great show!

    Barry, host of the Explorers podcast, highlights all aspects of resources industry and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • 10/10

    Barry is a mining news legend, great to hear him on the internet radio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nick Suners
    Australia7 years ago
  • Investing podcast done well

    I’ve listened to a lot of boring investing podcasts for asx companies, this one is not. The interviews are interesting and it’s nice to hear the ceos challenged occasionally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cassiegeselle
    Australia7 years ago
  • Listen on my morning commute, interesting

    I’ve been a Stockead newsletter subscriber for a while, saw this and though I should give it a listen. I think it’s pretty good, not too long and very informative guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connie / Conwa
    Australia7 years ago

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Leeuwin grows Marda toward development with exploration upside still expanding
Q: What is the plan for Evanston and other targets like Mount King and Deception Hill?
Evanston is being expanded with drill results showing strong grades, while Mount King and Deception Hill are being assessed for near-term drilling as part of broader exploration to extend the resource base and identify new opportunities.
Moonlight advances gold and copper strategy at Clermont project
Q: So what's the current drill activity and how far along are you with Leo Grande and Goldfinger?
Greg explains that Leo Grande has seen extensive RC drilling this year and that results are still pending, with a maiden mineral resource targeted by late September; Goldfinger is in early-stage drilling to confirm historical results and look for strike extensions.
Silver Mines advances Bowdens toward development amid silver strength
Q: What are the expectations around final development approval for Bowdens?
The guest explains that the NSW planning process has been complex and that while there is a navigable pathway, final approvals depend on government guidelines and information requests; the team has updated ecology surveys and biodiversity assessments and remains confident because they have done the work to enable a informed decision by planning authorities.
Evion Group builds a US Fluorspar growth story
Q: How did Evion secure the Carp project option, and what role did external parties play?
The project was brought to Evion by friendly parties in the US who recognized Evion's focus on critical minerals and its relationships with the EU and USA, underscoring a collaborative path to bringing Carp back into production.
Evion Group builds a US Fluorspar growth story
Q: What rough price guidance exists for metallurgical fluorspar, and where is the market heading?
Metallurgical fluorspar typically trades around 60-96% grade; traders in Europe and Asia anticipate pricing in the mid-hundreds per tonne with potential to reach around US$1,000 per tonne as demand tightens and supply remains constrained.

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The show features in-depth conversations with senior leaders and executives from mining and resource-focused companies, often touching on project economics, development milestones, funding strategies, and policy environments. Episodes highlight major project updates, feasibility studies, and strategic partnerships, with a strong emphasis on how financing, geography, and commodity dynamics shape path-to-value. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on early-stage and growth opportunities across diverse minerals, plus a pragmatic, investor-informed lens that helps listeners assess risk, timeline, and potential returns. Potential listeners include investors, operators, and service partners seeking nuanced context on project economics, capital mark... more

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