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Coffee with Samso: Carbonatites, Niobium, and the Birth of a New Province – A Conversation with Jon Hronsky.
In this latest episode of Coffee with Samso, I reconnect with exploration legend Jon Hronsky to unpack one of the most significant emerging geological stories in Australia: the Westrunter carbonatite province. This conversation builds on John's recent presentation at the AIG’s event and dives deep into how Encounter Resources Limited (ASX: ENR) has methodically uncovered what may become a globally significant carbonatite-hosted niobium and rare earth element (REE) district in

Noel Ong
Sep 146 min read


What does a Copper Deposit Discovery Look Like?
A discovery of a copper deposit usually comes with great excitement and is followed by narratives of great wealth generation. Over the recent decades, these type of discoveries are few and the reality for investors is fueled with disappointments and rhetoric of false narratives from the explorers.

Noel Ong
May 1811 min read


Mapping Australia’s Hidden Copper-Gold Giants: The IOCG Revolution.
In a world where major mineral discoveries are increasingly elusive and hidden beneath cover, Geoscience Australia has crafted a powerful lens into the Earth’s potential—mineral systems-based prospectivity mapping. This approach, backed by decades of data and a deep understanding of geology, is turning Australia into a frontier once again, particularly in the hunt for Iron Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) deposits.

Noel Ong
May 165 min read


Olympic Dam, the ultimate exploration model
Noel was on air with Chris Le Messurier of Mining HQ to discuss Olympic Dam, the ultimate exploration model and its success

Noel Ong
Sep 16, 20221 min read


The Olympic Dam Story: An Insight into the Mineral Exploration Genius of WMC Limited.
The Olympic Dam Story: Mineral Exploration Genius of Western Mining Corporation Limited on Samso Insight Episode 98 with David Upton

Noel Ong
Sep 9, 20224 min read


The Middle Earth Story written by Indiana Resources Limited
Bronwyn Barnes of Indiana Resources Limited ASX:IDA updates us on Gawler Craton and Tanzanian litigation over Coffee With Samso Episode 97.

Noel Ong
Aug 19, 20214 min read


The Gawler Craton - The Next Commodity Rush ... Again.
Gawler Craton is best known for the discovery of Olympic Dam in 1975. It's the next commodity rush and why should investors be interested.

Noel Ong
Aug 13, 202114 min read


The Risk - Reward Myth of Mineral Exploration: Jon Hronsky
Coffee with Samso Episode 76 with Jon Hronsky of Western Mining Services on whether Mineral Exploration is high-risk investment.

Noel Ong
Mar 23, 20215 min read
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