The Northern Miner Podcast

Episode 107: First Nations & miners in BC's Golden Triangle ft Coles, Day, Greig, McKay & Nikolejsin

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we present a fascinating panel discussion delving into relations between First Nations, mining companies and the provincial government in no...

Miner Moment #10: Mining in Ukraine - Misconceptions and new opportunities ft Matt Simpson

27 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live in Kyiv, Ukraine, Miner Moment #10 features an interview with Black Iron CEO Matt Simpson, talking about the current geopolitical scene ...

Episode 106: Quebec's Plan Nord ft Sauvé, Bourassa, Hamelin and Wagner

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This focus of this week's episode is Quebec's Plan Nord — the multi-decade and multi-billion dollar program by the Quebec government to build infras...

Miner Moment #9: Artisanal cobalt mining in the DRC ft Lance Hooper

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick hit, we present Cobalt Blockchain president and COO Lance Hooper and his comments on artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic ...

Episode 105: Cobalt & lithium ft Milewski, Bourassa, Goad, Gordon and Hooper

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cobalt, lithium and other battery minerals are the focus of this week’s episode. First we interview Cobalt 27 Capital’s chairman and CEO Anthony ...

Episode 104: Frank Holmes on gold, the global economy and cryptocurrencies

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, U.S. Global Investors Inc.'s CEO Frank Holmes joins us from San Antonio, Texas, to talk about the big picture for the global economy ...

Episode 103: Kelvin Dushnisky on Peter Munk's legacy and Barrick's future

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Barrick Gold president Kelvin Dushnisky is recorded live at the Canadian Mining Symposium at Canada House in London as he accepts a Lifetime Achieveme...

Episode 102: Gold's superior investment prospects ft Ross Beaty

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Still podcasting from the heart of London, we feature in episode 102 an exclusive interview by CopperBank Resources executive chairman and CEO Gianni ...

Episode 101: The outlook for gold, the royalty model & past glories ft Pierre Lassonde

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We travel to the heart of London to bring you this week's episode featuring an in-depth interview by Northern Miner publisher Anthony Vaccaro with Fra...

Episode 100: The next 100 years of mining ft John F.H. Thompson

21 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we celebrate dual milestones of 100 episodes and 100,000 listens with two mystery guests from Vancouver familiar to longtime podcast l...

Episode 99: Rusal sanctions sow chaos in aluminum markets

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about base metals, with the latest news in iron ore, copper and zinc. And the biggest news of all is the imposition of sanctions b...

Episode 98: Peter Munk retrospective - A life lived in full

07 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Northern Miner editor-in-chief John Cumming and senior staff writer Trish Saywell take a look back at the remarkable life and career o...

Episode 97: Rosebelapalooza - Iamgold's epic turnaround in Suriname

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take a journey deep into the jungle of Suriname to talk to some of the people behind Iamgold's turnaround of its Rosebel gold mine....

Episode 96: The TSX Venture Exchange's resurgence ft Brady Fletcher

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join The Northern Miner's Toronto editorial team as we survey the latest in the junior mining scene in Canada and beyond. Editor-in-chief John Cummin...

Episode 95: Back to the mothership ft YMP Toronto's Stephen Stewart

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Miner podcast takes a turn this week as it relocates to our Toronto head office with a new cast of regular hosts including editor-in-chie...

Episode 94: Curtain calls and new beginnings

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're exploring coverage from BMO Capital Markets global metals and mining conference in Hollywood, Florida! The event features all the in...

Episode 93: On the North American gold majors

24 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're digging into the North American gold producers and talking fourth-quarter, and annual, production results. We'll also take a look at 2018 guidan...

Episode 92: The technology commodity redux (!) ft. Cobalt 27

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're going high-tech this week with a focus on technology minerals and an update on the cobalt market. Matt is joined by Cobalt 27 Capital’s (TSXV:...

Episode 91: The U.S. mining special ft. Mickey Fulp

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're digging into the recent wild ride on North American equity markets (1:00) and talking about the current mining climate in the United S...

Episode 90: Financing, facts and figures ft. Oxygen Capital & Deloitte

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking cash, capital markets, and industry trends heading into 2018. Matt is joined on the floor of the Vancouver Resource Investme...

Episode 89: The AME Roundup uber special ft. Exploration Insights

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's our annual AME Round-Up special here at The Northern Miner podcast! Matt is bringing you live commentary and coverage from the marquee mining and...

Episode 88: Inside the iron ring ft. Procon Mining

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting your prepared for next week's AME Roundup 2018 and Vancouver Resource Investment Conference! Matt runs down where you can catch The Nort...

Episode 87: Moly, vanadium & free trade ft. MacLean Engineering

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting you ready for mining conference season with updates on the biggest trends, and hot topics, in the industry! This week Matt digs into r...

Episode 86: Holodecks, AI and geostatistics ft. Goldcorp

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year from the Northern Miner team and welcome to 2018! Let's take a look at mining and metals to start a new year. (5:21) We're kicking it ...

Episode 85: Happy Holidays commodity special ft. BMO & Major Drilling

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're capping off a banner year at the Northern Miner podcast with a bang in our final episode of 2017. Matt is joined by Colin Hamilton, managing d...

Episode 84: A view from 30,000 feet ft. ICMM & Hatch

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're getting a global viewpoint courtesy of Tom Butler, the president and CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). (13...

Episode 83: A nickel for your electric car ft. Hard-Line

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're digging deeper into our commodity retrospective and outlooks for 2018. Matt talks the most recent news and notes, including the impa...

Episode 82: Forward-looking statements & Wits 2.(no)

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode sets the stage for the Northern Miner's month-long focus on outlooks and forecasts heading into 2018. (5:00) Matt tackles Scotia...

Episode 81: Lessons learned ft. Rio Tinto & Iamgold

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is packed with exclusive, on-site content from The Northern Miner's Progressive Mine Forum in Toronto. First, we tune into Iamgold ...

Episode 80: The junior mining special ft. PwC & PearTree

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're digging into trends in junior mining and capital markets! Matt chats with PwC Canada's National Mining Leader Liam Fitzgerald about th...

Episode 79: The cobalt craze (!) & AI in mining ft. IBM

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're going high-tech this week with a focus on technological metals and the future of big data in the mining industry. Matt chats with Cobalt 27 Capi...

Episode 78: Halloween special ft. IBM & Goldcorp

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Watch out! It's the Northern Miner podcast Halloween special wherein we get pretty spooky. Lesley and Matt are back from the Progressive Mine Forum ...

Episode 77: What's up with the Witwatersrand?

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we've got a geological bonananza! Lesley sits down with Dr. Hartwig Frimmel to chat about the genesis of the Witwatersrand (Wits) gold depos...

Episode 76: Commodity outlook update & geophysics 101

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a mega-commodity outlook special that takes a look macro-economic conditions heading into the fourth quarter of 2017. Matt takes a rea...

Episode 75: On location in Beaver Creek ft. Brent Cook

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're bringing you exclusive content from the 2017 Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Lesley reports on location from the eve...

Episode 74: A deep dive into geopolitical risk ft. Mickey Fulp

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by the Mercenary Geologist, Mickey Fulp, to talk about the rising spectre of geopolitical risk for miners! Matt sits down to ...

Episode 73: Risk & reward part II ft. Joe Mazumdar

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt sits down with Exploration Insights' analyst Joe Mazumdar to talk development risk and investor strategy in this week's episode! The discussion i...

Episode 72: Government infrastructure cash & discovery news

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking infrastructure! The show will specifically focus on the Sept. 2 announcement of the $360-million Yukon Resource Gateway Projec...

Episode 71: The commodity forecast special

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt's back in studio this week with a forward-looking show on commodity price forecasts and analyst reviews. We're talking both base and precious met...

Episode 70: The unabridged Robert Friedland session in London

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're running the much requested, full interview session with mining legend Robert Friedland, who received The Northern Miner‘s Lifetime A...

Episode 69: Strategies for miners with extra cash & XRF tech

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're digging deep into capital allocation courtesy of our all-star panel discussion from the Canadian Mining Symposium in London, U.K., in ...

Episode 68: The politics of B.C. mining ft. Bryan Cox

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking B.C. politics and the provincial mining industry with Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) president and CEO Bryan Cox. Matt ...

Episode 67: On location in Dawson City ft. Shawn Ryan & Ranj Pillai

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Miner presents our annual podcast from Dawson City, Yukon. Matt and Lesley report on-site from the Yukon Mining Investment Conference to ...

Episode 66: A Canadian mining discussion ft. Barrick & Goldcorp

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are preparing to head north for the Yukon media mining tour later in the week! As such, we have some amazing content from our Canadia...

Episode 65: The uber technology special! Ft. cobalt & lithium

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "technology special" wherein we discuss emergence of electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and renewable energies from a hard-rock ...

Episode 64: The world according to Friedland ft. tsunamis

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're tackling technological advances, earthquakes and surficial geology in this week's Northern Miner podcast. Lesley sits down with David Huntley fr...

Episode 63: Science of seismic and return of the zinc

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're coming in hot this week with another informative, and entertaining, episode of the Northern Miner podcast. Lesley sits down with Jennifer Neild ...

Episode 62: Exploration insights & extinction-level events ft. Brent Cook

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with an action-packed episode that tackles, in equal parts, the state of junior mining markets and extinction level events. Lesley swings b...

Miner Moment #8: Exploration Insights' Brent Cook talks junior mining markets

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt sits down with Exploration Insights (https://www.explorationinsights.com/) analyst Brent Cook to talk about the state of junior markets. This is ...

Episode 61: Junior mining & exploration special ft. Mickey Fulp

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There's plenty to talk about on this week's Northern Miner podcast as Matt swings by the International Metal Writers Conference in Vancouver to catch-...

Episode 60: The industrial complex & CRD lead-silver deposits

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're back in action with a jam-packed episode featuring a pair of special guests! Lesley drops by MAG Silver's (TSX: MAG; NYSE-MKT: MAG) offices in V...

Episode 59: The mega M&A show ft. Joe Mazumdar

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt sits down with mining analyst Joe Mazumdar from Exploration Insights to talk about the recent surge in investment activity, namely major and/or i...

Episode 58: London Calling & the GSC's 175th

07 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt's packing his bags and off to London for our inaugural Canadian Mining Symposium on May 9, but not before digging into the mining news/issues of ...

Episode 57: South American copper & Earth's evolution

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a rock-solid episode featuring detailed updates on the wide world of international mining. Lesley sits down with Dr. Nicholas Gardiner...

Episode 56: Gold Miners ETF and porphyry primer ft. Atac CEO

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we continue our copper theme with a well-time "porphyry primer" on the Geology Corner. Lesley discusses the history of porphyry geological m...

Episode 55: World Copper Conference & Arizona Mining ft. BIFs

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're going interstellar this week on the Geology Corner. Lesley digs into banded iron formations (also known as BIFs), which are distinctive units of...

Episode 54: The base metal bonanza ft. copper and zinc

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is flying solo this week due to scheduling conflicts, but fear not, Lesley will return with rock talk about the Geology Corner next episode. Mean...

Episode 53: Canadian geology journey and Trevali interview

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore Canada following Lesley's country-wide review of geological camps. We dig into emerging exploration techniques and jursidictions,...

Episode 52: Anniversary edition ft. UBC'S MDRU & Leagold

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy one-year anniversary to the Northern Miner podcast! Matt and Lesley sit down for episode #52 with a special guest for the Geology Corner. We're ...

Episode 51: Northern geology special and Canadian Mining Symposium

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley sit down over coffee to discuss the geology of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut! We dig into northern exploration plays, includin...

Episode 50: PDAC edition and historic tales ft. Otis Gold

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy #PDAC2017 week! Matt and Lesley are back with a great edition of the Geology Corner wherein we discuss some outlandish mining deals from cycles ...

Episode 49: PDAC primer and geoscience 101 ft. Lukas Lundin

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley follow-up on their conversation about 43-101 technical economic reports with a Geology Corner on prospecting, early-stage exploration,...

Episode 48: Technical report showdown & zinc strikes back

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are back with another Geology Corner for investors! This week we discuss 43-101 economic and resource reports with a focus on certain ...

Episode 47: Dr. Copper and the Finnish flash ft. Mickey Fulp

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are on-location in downtown Vancouver for a broad-ranging interview with the Mercenary Geologist, Mickey Fulp. Matt digs into recent c...

Episode 46: The zinc show ft. lead

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking zinc! Lesley's Geology Corner digs into the three major types of zinc deposits, namely: Mississippi Valley, sedimentary exhala...

Episode 45: Post Roundup 2017 ft. Yukon Deputy Premier

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we head to the floor of AME BC's Roundup 2017 conference in Vancouver, B.C., for exclusive Northern Miner coverage. Lesley's geology corner ...

Roundup 2017: Interview with Exploration Insights' Brent Cook and Joe Mazumdar

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Miner sits down with Exploration Insights Brent Cook and Joe Mazumdar at AME BC's Roundup 2017 conference to chat about the state of reso...

Episode 44: Roundup Edition ft. B.C. and Yukon geology extravaganza

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley kick-off Roundup 2017 with a British Columbia and Yukon extravaganza! This week's episode includes a Geology Corner focused on B.C. an...

Miner Moment #7: Goldcorp CEO Garofalo talks M&A and production growth

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Miner listened in on Canadian major Goldcorp's (TSX: G; NYSE: GG) Investor Day webcast on Jan. 17, 2017, and pulled highlights from presi...

Episode 43: Gold majors and a geologist's guide to investing

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Miner podcast marks its 2017 return in earnest with a jam-packed episode that drills into quarterly reports from gold majors, the recent ...

Episode 42: New Year edition ft. 2017 outlook, Donald Trump, & Cordoba Minerals

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Northern Miner returns with a post-holiday edition wherein Western Editor Matthew Keevil digs into a variety of the macro-economic and political t...

Episode 41: Interstellar gold and Arizona Mining ft. Joe Mazumdar

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined this week by Exploration Insights' analyst Joe Mazumdar to talk about Arizona Mining's (TSX: AZ; US-OTC: WLDVF) ongoing battle with the G...

Episode 40: Geological surveys & GMV Minerals Interview

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Keevil and Lesley Stokes are back with a holiday edition of the Northern Miner Podcast, including the triumphant return of the Geology Corner ...

Episode 39: Matt & Mickey's global commodity special ft. Mickey Fulp

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Western Editor Matthew Keevil welcomes the Mercenary Geologist, Mickey Fulp, to the podcast as a guest co-host to go over some of the major events in ...

Miner Moment #6: U308 CEO Richard Spencer on 'North American arrogance' in South America

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip from our “Focus on Argentina” symposium in Toronto in late September, Richard Spencer, president and CEO of uranium explorer U3O8 Cor...

Episode 38: Academic pilgrimages and Mazumdar at MIF

30 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt returns following an academic sojourn for his Master's residency with some insights on market activity and plans for the Northern Miner multimedi...

Episode 37: The Hadean eon and Precipitate Gold CEO [Audio Fix]

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're back in action with Lesley and Matt with a Geology Corner that includes a deep dig into the Hadean geologic eon and veneer theory; we're going a...

Episode 36: Full interview with filmmaker Nettie Wild

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week we will be running staff writer Lesley Stokes' full, unabridged 25-minute conversation with filmmaker Nettie Wild about her award-winning "c...

Miner Moment #5: Filmmaker Nettie Wild discusses KONELĪNE: Our land beautiful

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Staff writer Lesley Stokes sits down with filmmaker Nettie Wild for a 30-minute chat about her award-winning "cinematic celebration of northwestern Br...

Episode 35: Callinex CEO interview and B.C.'s Golden Triangle

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lesley returns from a quick trip to Skeena Resources' (TSXV: SKE) historic Snip gold property in northern B.C. with a special "Golden Triangle" versio...

Episode 34: Lithium interview and Ivanhoe's Kamoa ft. Simon Moores

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt hits the road to report on-site from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence's lithium-ion supply chain seminar. We sit down to with managing director Sim...

Episode 33: Ring of Fire and political roundup

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are back with a Ring of Fire edition of the Geology Corner! We talk Noront Resources' (TSXV: NOT) regional consolidation and dig into ...

Episode 32: Quebec rocks and gold mergers

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are back with another edition of the Geology Corner. This week we're focusing on Quebec gold deposits with discussion ranging from Agn...

Episode 31: The Geology Corner and junior stocks

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are back in studio to unveil a new feature on the podcast: Lesley's geology corner! Today we discuss Endeavour Mining's (TSX: EDV) Ity...

Episode 30: Ontario geology and market update

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lesley's back from her adventurous kayaking vacation in B.C. to talk Ontario geology for our upcoming special! Matt digs into metallurgical coal, Lund...

Episode 29: Risk and reward ft. Joe Mazumdar

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Western Editor Matthew Keevil sits down with Joe Mazumdar from Exploration Insights (https://www.explorationinsights.com/) for a wide-ranging discussi...

Miner Moment #4: Exploration Insights' Joe Mazumdar talks investment strategies

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Keevil is joined by analyst Joe Mazumdar of Exploration Insights to talk investing strategy in the current market. Topics include a focus on earl...

Episode 28: All eyes on autumn ft. Mickey Fulp

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is joined by the Mercenary Geologist, Mickey Fulp, to talk the U.S. economy, elections, and a potential interest rate hike from the Federal Reser...

Episode 27: Gold focus and the CEO corner

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt launches an exciting new feature this week entitled "CEO Corner." We touch base with B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE-MKT: BTG) president and CEO Clive Joh...

Episode 26: Fun with geology and camp shenanigans

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley round-up the week in commodities and talk about major BHP Billiton's (NYSE: BHP; LON: BLT) historically terrible financial year. Lesle...

Episode 25: Discovery round-up and chromite bikinis

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are back in studio following a flurry of site visits and trips! Lesley covers Ivanhoe Mines' (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) potentially "ga...

Miner Moment #3: Mickey Fulp discusses the uranium market

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley sit down with the Mercenary Geologist, Mickey Fulp, to riff on uranium markets following Canadian leader Cameco's (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ...

Episode 24: Back in action ft. Mickey Fulp

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley are back in action following a busy July with tons of material from recent site visits and interviews! Lesley discusses her trips to G...

Episode 23: Dog days of summer ft. Gwen Preston & Ben Kramer-Miller

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Western Editor Matthew Keevil hosts a height-of-summer episode highlighted by a busy earning season. We dig into results from Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; ...

Miner Moment #2: Interview with Minister Scott Kent of the Yukon government

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Western Editor Matthew Keevil is joined by the Hon. Scott Kent, who serves as Minister of Energy, Mines, Resources, Highways and Public Works in the Y...

Episode 22: At the Bar ft. Mickey Fulp, Gwen Preston and Joe Mazumdar

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

At the Bar in Dawson City ft. Mickey Fulp, Gwen Preston, and Joe Mazumdar Matt and Lesley have been on the road so in place of our weekly podcast we'...

Miner Moment #1: Interview with Joe Mazumdar of Exploration Insights

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Keevil is joined by economic geologist Joe Mazumdar from Exploration Insights (https://www.explorationinsights.com/). Topics include Newmont M...

Episode 21: Land of the Midnight Sun

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley record on-site at the Yukon Mining Association Investment Conference 2016 in Dawson City! We dig into our conversations with Goldcorp ...

Episode 20: On the road again

09 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Lesley tease their big trip to the Yukon next week where they'll be recording the podcast on-site in Dawson City! Discussion on Centerra Gold...

Episode 19: Brexit fallout, pipelines, and retirement

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lesley and Matt reflect back on Brexit and the recent run in gold prices before discussing Newmont Mining's (NYSE: NEM) Batu Hijau sale, Imperial Meta...