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Exclusive interviews with mining industry experts and insiders hosted by Janet Sheriff. About the Host: Armed with a great degree from a top university, Janet had a crazy idea to pass up on a traditional career and instead headed to the cold and at times dangerous North of Yukon/Alaska to pay off

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 26 min
Latest: 4 Apr 2025
Language: English

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4 Apr 2025 · 47 min

Episode 45 - Jon Indall: Tariffs and Executive Orders

Today, John Indall joins MIA co-hosts Janet and Greg to discuss tariffs, Executive Orders and other key pieces of federal legislation such as H.R.1042 (the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act), and more. Jon Indall Jon Indall is a seasoned attorney and policy advisor with nearly 40 years of experience in natural resources, environmental, and administrative law. A retired partner of Comeau, Maldegen, Templeman & Indall in Santa Fe, he currently consults for former clients and serves as Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel to the Uranium Producers of America—a role he has held since 1985. Mr.…

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E44 · 18 Mar 2025 · 42 min
Episode 44 - Janet Lee-Sheriff: Why she started Mined in America and her Current Projects
Ms. Sheriff brings 25 years experience in the mineral extraction industry, community engagement and communications. She presently serves as the President and Director of Group 11 Technologies and the enCore Energy Education Society, Director of Communications for Grants Energy and is the co-founder and current President of the Clean Energy Association of New Mexico. She most recently served as the Chief Communications Officer of enCore Energy Corp.having managed their brand and communications from a micro-cap company to a leading uranium producer in the United States. Ms. Sheriff led the…
E43 · 10 Mar 2025 · 28 min
Episode 43 - Daria Sayan: The Grants Precision ISR Project and Uranium in New Mexico
Janet Lee-Sheriff and Greg Huffman speak to Daria Sayan about the Grants Precision ISR Project and Uranium in New Mexico. Mr. Sayan is responsible for developing and maintaining regulatory compliance programs across all levels of government. Prior to joining Grants Energy, Mr. Sayan spent over a decade in the aerospace industry, leading regulatory compliance, proposal development, negotiation, agreement structuring, and program management efforts. He holds a bachelor's degree in business and legal studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Masters of Business Administration…
E42 · 30 Jan 2025 · 47 min
Episode 42 - Mark Pelizza: ISR 50th Anniversary and the Nuclear Energy Sector
Janet Lee-Sheriff and Greg Huffman talk to Mark Pelizza about his background in the Nuclear Energy sector, the future of ISR and the 50th Anniversary. Mr. Pelizza has spent 45 years in the uranium industry with direct project experience including the Alta Mesa, Benavides, Kingsville Dome, Longoria, Palangana, Rosita, West Cole and the Vasquez projects, all in Texas. He was also responsible for the permitting and licensing of the Church Rock, Crownpoint and Unit 1 projects in New Mexico and the North Platte project in Wyoming. His technical expertise includes uranium geology, hydrology/water…
E41 · 11 Dec 2024 · 34 min
Episode 41- Greg Huffman : Nuclear Fuels and the Uranium Sector Forecast
Janet talks to Greg Huffman about Nuclear Fuels Inc. and his background in the uranium space. Greg Huffman, Chief Executive Officer, President & Director of Nuclear Fuels Inc. With a focus on uranium and other energy-related metals, Mr. Huffman’s diverse background includes roles in mining specialty sales, fund management, and equity research in the metals and mining sector. In his career, he has been instrumental in leading cross-border coordination in global mining financial matters, including his work as a mining analyst focused on uranium from 2004 to 2007. His most recent experience,…
E40 · 4 Jan 2024 · 29 min
Episode 40 – Mckinsey Lyon: Why Mining Matters
Janet talks to Mckinsey about Why Mining Matters Mckinsey Lyon, VP External Affairs Perpetua Resources. Whether navigating complicated public policy issues or managing a complex issue in the public arena, Mckinsey leads public affairs practices with a unique interdisciplinary fluency in government relations, social license development, stakeholder engagement, messaging, and media communications. Before joining Perpetua Resources, Mckinsey was a partner at Gallatin Public Affairs where she helped clients achieve business goals by integrating strategies across multiple platforms. As VP of…
E39 · 13 Dec 2023 · 39 min
Episode 39 - Ann Bridges: The Mining Industry, where we have been, how we got here and where we are going.
Janet talks to Ann about the Mining industry, where we have been, how we got here and where we are going. Silicon Valley author Ann Bridges is a native of Chicago and graduate of Stanford University. Settling in San Jose, she embarked on a challenging career spanning operations, finance, and marketing executive positions in the exploding convergence of the technology, communications, and entertainment industries. Years of intimate business experience earned in the diverse world of Silicon Valley form the foundation of Ann Bridges’ addictive, intelligent writing of acclaimed fiction and…
E38 · 6 Dec 2023 · 27 min
Episode 38 - Shanda Kilborn: The ‘bigger picture’ in the mining industry
Janet talks to Shanda about the ‘bigger picture’ in the mining industry. Shanda Kilborn is the Vice President, Investor Relations for Exploits Discovery Corp. Ms. Kilborn has over 15 years of experience in the mining sector. She has built her career by providing corporate development, investor relations and corporate affairs services for publicly-traded companies. Ms. Kilborn holds a BA from the University of Ottawa.
E37 · 30 Nov 2023 · 15 min
Episode 37 - Michael Collins: Drilling Results at the Kaycee Project in Wyoming
Janet talks to Mike about Nuclear Fuel's most recent drilling results at the Kaycee Project in Wyoming. Michael Collins, CEO Nuclear Fuels Inc. With 20+ years of public market experience, Mr. Collins founded Bluerock Resources which was the only new uranium producer in the 2000-2008 uranium cycle in the US southwest. Mr. Collins also has a depth of experience in permitting and feasibility studies, managing development projects and mine optimization programs.
E36 · 10 Nov 2023 · 16 min
Episode 36 - Paul Goranson: Production Plans at enCore’s Rosita Project
Janet Talks to Paul about recent permits and startup plans for production at enCore's Rosita Project. Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep Mountain projects located in…
E35 · 18 Oct 2023 · 32 min
Episode 35 - Julie Lucas: Mining and Minnesota
Host Janet Sheriff talks to Julie Lucas, Executive Director, Mining Minnesota. As the Executive Director of MiningMinnesota, Julie Lucas advocates for responsible mining of the mineral resources that will “keep the lights on” as our nation transitions to a future powered in greater part by renewables. She earned her mining experience serving as the Director of Water Resources for Twin Metals Minnesota, a proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely, Minnesota and as the Environmental Manager of Hibbing Taconite Company, a Cleveland-Cliffs iron ore mine in Hibbing, Minnesota. She attended the…
E34 · 31 May 2023 · 21 min
Episode 34 - Memorial Day Special, a Tribute to the Greatest Generation Ever
Janet Sheriff is the host of MIA, and this week pays tribute on Memorial Day, and discusses the importance of the mining industry for healthy communities.
E31 · 10 May 2023 · 30 min
Episode 31- Scott Berdahl: Yukon Gold Discoveries, Snowline Gold and Prospecting.
Janet talks to Scott Berdahl about Yukon Gold Discoveries, Snowline Gold Corp. and Prospecting. Scott Berdahl is the CEO, Co- Founder and Director of Snowline Gold Corp. Scott is a professional geologist with over 15 years’ industry experience. Born and raised in Canada’s Yukon Territory and based in Whitehorse, he brings a strong technical grounding to discovery-stage exploration alongside in-depth local knowledge. He has business development experience with several private and listed exploration companies focused on gold and base metals. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of…
E30 · 3 May 2023 · 25 min
Episode 30 - Jeff Swinoga: What’s going on in Newfoundland
Janet and Jeff return to talk about what’s going on in Newfoundland Jeff Swinoga, President, CEO and Director of Exploits Discovery Corp. is a highly accomplished mining executive with over 25 years of executive and management experience in the areas of capital markets, project advancement, development and project construction. Most recently, he was the National Mining and Metals co Leader at EY Canada. Previously he was President and CEO of First Mining Gold, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Torex Gold Resources Inc. (“Torex”) where, during his four-year tenure, he led the US$400 million…
E29 · 26 Apr 2023 · 40 min
Episode 29 - Tim Arnold: Life in a mining town, the economic benefits of mining and educating the next workforce
Janet talks to Tim about life in a mining town, the economic benefits of mining and educating the next workforce Tim Arnold is the Chief Operating Office of Integra Resources and has over 40 years of experience in hard rock mining; open pit and underground, engineering and production, consulting and operations. He has held positions in mining companies ranging from laborer to contract miner and shift boss to Chief Operations Officer (“COO”). Mr. Arnold has spent most of his career either developing or operating mines. Prior to joining Integra Resources, Mr. Arnold has held VP or GM positions…
E28 · 19 Apr 2023 · 25 min
Episode 28 - Paul Goranson - Part 2: The start and future of Texas ISR and the uranium industry
Part 2 - Janet and Paul return for Part 2 of their episode to discuss the start and future of Texas ISR and the uranium industry Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep…
E27 · 12 Apr 2023 · 26 min
Episode 27 - Paul Goranson - Part 1: The Uranium industry, in-situ recovery, and the financial crisis of 2008
Part 1 - Janet Talks to Paul about the uranium industry, in-situ recovery, and the financial crisis of 2008 Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep Mountain projects…
E26 · 5 Apr 2023 · 21 min
Episode 26 - George Byers - Part 2: Rare Earth’s Project and the Lakota Sioux Nation
Part 2 - Janet and George return for Part 2 of their episode and discuss George’s Rare Earths Project and working in the community with the Lakota Sioux Nation George Byers is a 35-year mining and energy industry veteran with extensive executive experience in federal, state and local government relations. He has worked in a variety of settings, including public policy issues involved with mineral exploration, project siting and development, land use and public affairs issues in the Western United States. He has been a consultant to the precious metals, rare earths, copper, and uranium…
E25 · 29 Mar 2023 · 18 min
Episode 25 - George Byers - Part 1: Mining in Wyoming and September 11th
Part 1 - Janet Talks to George about mining in Wyoming and his experiences on September 11th George Byers is a 35-year mining and energy industry veteran with extensive executive experience in federal, state and local government relations. He has worked in a variety of settings, including public policy issues involved with mineral exploration, project siting and development, land use and public affairs issues in the Western United States. He has been a consultant to the precious metals, rare earths, copper, and uranium industries on a variety of public and government issues. Mr. Byers has…
E24 · 22 Mar 2023 · 22 min
Episode 24 - Dr. Dennis Stover - Part 2: Nuclear Energy
Part 2 - Janet and Dennis return for part 2 of their episode to discuss Nuclear Energy Dr. Dennis Stover has a 40-year career focused on direct involvement with commercial uranium exploration, project development, and mining operations. Until his retirement in 2011, Dr. Stover served as Executive Vice President, Americas for Uranium One, Inc. where he oversaw commercial development of Uranium One’s substantial U.S. uranium assets as well other uranium assets in the Americas. Previous to this position, he served as Chief Operating Office for Energy Metals Corporation (EMC) and was…
E23 · 15 Mar 2023 · 20 min
Episode 23 - Dr. Dennis Stover - Part 1: The founding of uranium In-Situ Recovery (ISR)
Part 1 - Janet Talks to Dennis about founding uranium ISR Dr. Dennis Stover has a 40-year career focused on direct involvement with commercial uranium exploration, project development, and mining operations. Until his retirement in 2011, Dr. Stover served as Executive Vice President, Americas for Uranium One, Inc. where he oversaw commercial development of Uranium One’s substantial U.S. uranium assets as well other uranium assets in the Americas. Previous to this position, he served as Chief Operating Office for Energy Metals Corporation (EMC) and was instrumental in advancing its US assets…
E22 · 8 Mar 2023 · 20 min
Episode 22 - Mark Pelizza - Part 2: The ‘Boom Bust’ cycle of mining and the importance of community
Janet and Mark return for Part 2 of their episode and discuss the need to change the ‘Boom Bust’ cycle of mining and the importance of community. Mark Pelizza has spent 45 years in the uranium industry with project experience including the Alta Mesa, Benavides, Kingsville Dome, Longoria, Palangana, Rosita, West Cole and the Vasquez projects, all in Texas. He was also responsible for the permitting and licensing of the Church Rock, Crownpoint and Unit 1 projects in New Mexico and the North Platte project in Wyoming. Currently, Mr. Pelizza is the Principal of M.S. Pelizza & Associates LLC…
E21 · 1 Mar 2023 · 16 min
Episode 21 - Mark Pelizza - Part 1: Fort Lewis College and In Situ Recovery (ISR)
Part 1 - Janet Talks to Mark about Fort Lewis College and In Situ Recovery (ISR) Mark Pelizza is a Director at enCore Energy Corp. and has spent 45 years in the uranium industry with project experience including the Alta Mesa, Benavides, Kingsville Dome, Longoria, Palangana, Rosita, West Cole and the Vasquez projects, all in Texas. He was also responsible for the permitting and licensing of the Church Rock, Crownpoint and Unit 1 projects in New Mexico and the North Platte project in Wyoming. Currently, Mr. Pelizza is the Principal of M.S. Pelizza & Associates LLC where he represents…
E20 · 22 Feb 2023 · 13 min
Episode 20 - Michael Collins - Part 2: Exploring for Uranium at Guyana’s Jonestown Site
Janet and Michael return for part 2 of their episode: Exploring for Uranium at Guyana's Jonestown Site Michael Collins is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nuclear Fuels Ltd. With 15+ years of public market experience, Michael founded Bluerock Resources, which was the only new uranium producer in the 2000-2008 uranium cycle in the US southwest. Michael has worked in uranium exploration and development in the US, Mongolia and South America and has a depth of experience in permitting and feasibility studies, managing development projects and mine optimization programs.
E19 · 15 Feb 2023 · 16 min
Episode 19 - Michael Collins - Part 1: Uranium Production
Michael Collins is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nuclear Fuels Ltd. With 15+ years of public market experience, Michael founded Bluerock Resources, which was the only new uranium producer in the 2000-2008 uranium cycle in the US southwest. Michael has worked in uranium exploration and development in the US, Mongolia and South America and has a depth of experience in permitting and feasibility studies, managing development projects and mine optimization programs.
E18 · 8 Feb 2023 · 16 min
Episode 18 - Colin Craft - Part 2: The World’s First Non-Cyanide Field Test
Colin Craft has over 35 years of mineral processing and metallurgical testing experience, focused on the recovery of precious and base metals, in a variety of mineralogical and process settings. Most recently he has worked with Golden Predator (now Sabre Gold) on the 3 Aces Bulk Sample, and now the cyanide free, gold recovery unit known as the SRU™. He was instrumental in the construction, commissioning and successful operation of the SRU during 2019 season. He has served as the Mine Manager and/or Mill Superintendent at the QR, Baker and Cusac Gold Mines, as well as Cantung’s tungsten and…
E17 · 1 Feb 2023 · 11 min
Episode 17 - Colin Craft - Part 1: Managing the World’s Largest Tungsten Mills
Colin Craft has over 35 years of mineral processing and metallurgical testing experience, focused on the recovery of precious and base metals, in a variety of mineralogical and process settings. Most recently he has worked with Golden Predator (now Sabre Gold) on the 3 Aces Bulk Sample, and now the cyanide free, gold recovery unit known as the SRU™. He was instrumental in the construction, commissioning and successful operation of the SRU during 2019 season. He has served as the Mine Manager and/or Mill Superintendent at the QR, Baker and Cusac Gold Mines, as well as Cantung’s tungsten and…
E16 · 16 Nov 2022 · 33 min
KTC Episode 16: Peter Bures, CEO of C2C Gold Corp.
Peter Bures has focused much of his career on research and analysis of metals and mining companies. And is presently the Chief Business Development Officer of Star Royalties Ltd. since 2019. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and director of Antler Hill Mining Ltd from 2017 until 2020. Prior to this, Mr. Bures was the Vice President, Analyst, at Canaccord Genuity Limited, Research Division from 2014 to 2017, Director of Global Mining Sales at BMO Capital Markets in New York and Associate Portfolio Manager at Sentry Investments Corp. Mr. Bures also served as a Sales and…
E15 · 9 Nov 2022 · 26 min
KTC Episode 15: Jessica Levental, Founder & CEO of Precious Metals Summit Conferences LLC
Jessica Levental has been developing and producing major business and legal conferences since 1989. Prior to launching the Precious Metals Summit in 2011, she served as the Executive Director of the Denver Gold Group (DGG) from 2006 to 2010. Prior to DGG, Jessica worked as a Program Attorney for the Colorado Bar Association, CEB (California Continuing Education of the Bar) and the CLE Society of British Columbia. Before that, she practiced corporate law in Toronto and Edmonton, Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (with Distinction) and a law degree from the University of Alberta.…
E14 · 3 Nov 2022 · 31 min
KTC Episode 14: Tim Clark (CEO & Director) and Bryan Atkinson (SVP, Exploration) of Fury Gold Mines
Tim Clark brings 23 years of global capital markets experience with numerous US, European and Canadian banks, including Barclays Capital, National Bank Financial, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank and most recently BMO Capital Markets, where he held the role of Managing Director, Institutional Equity Sales. Over the years, he has developed strong working relationships with Tier 1 institutional investors throughout the United States providing corporate strategy, and peer and financial analysis and insights on corporates within the materials, commodities and mining sectors. Bryan Atkinson has been…

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