In this episode we chat to Don Smith, Managing Director of Tempest Minerals, an Australian based mineral exploration company with a diversified portfolio of projects in Western Australia considered highly prospective for precious, base and energy metals.
Don is a geologist and entrepreneur with over 20 years in the mining industry. He has worked in operational, development, exploration and consultant roles for junior through to multinational firms spanning over 10 countries and numerous commodities including base and precious metals and energy minerals. We cover a wide range of topics including the Western Australian mining industry, mining as a brand, technology in mining and why you shouldn’t be using emails.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

The mining industry is not just about geology and excavation. It's a broad sector where pursuits as varied as accountancy and administration and logistics make up a core of invaluable skills.
Projects are not just limited to localised areas. Tempest look for potential in all corners of the globe and are attracted by quality rather than ease of operation.
There are some slight constraints emerging in the mining sector these days. Funding junior explorers keeps every MD of a mining company awake at night.
Know your stuff and be technically knowledgeable in your area of expertise. Understand the commercials of what you are doing, and who it is that you need to talk to. Have the right story and marketing narrative in place.

BEST MOMENTS
'I've. been in the industry my entire life'
'August was the turning point for the market'
'I personally am always looking worldwide'
'Knowing who to talk to is crucial'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
 
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Don Smith LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrdrck/?originalSubdomain=au
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/
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https://twitter.com/MiningConsult
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ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.
CONTACT METHOD
rob@mining-international.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/
Podcast Description
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.