How HydroMet Could Reshape Critical Metal Supply Chains with Lifezone Metals CEO Chris Showalter

In today's show, we're joined by Chris Showalter, CEO of Lifezone Metals, the company behind the Kabanga Nickel Project in north‑west Tanzania, one of the world’s highest‑grade, development‑ready nickel sulphide deposits. We discuss how the company fits into the evolving critical minerals landscape, its role in building Western refining capacity, and why its Hydromet Technology could be a game-changer compared to traditional smelting. Chris will also share highlights from the recent Feasibility Study and the key milestones Lifezone is targeting over the next 12–24 months. ============================================================ ✴️ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel to watch MORE CONTENT like this one & Hit the NOTIFICATION BELL to be notified when a new video is live✴️ @DigDeepTheMiningPodcast ============================================================ LETS CONNECT ON SOCIALS: ✅CONTACT METHODS - ROB TYSON Email: rob@mining-international.org Twitter:   / miningrobtyson   LinkedIn:   / rob-tyson   ✅CONTACT METHODS - MINING INTERNATIONAL Website: https://www.mining-international.org/ LinkedIn:   / mining-international   X: https://x.com/MiningRobTyson ✅CONTACT METHODS - DIG DEEP THE MINING PODCAST Website: https://www.digdeeptheminingpodcast.com/ Instagram:   / theminingpodcast   LinkedIn:   / dig-deep-the-mining-podcast   X: https://x.com/digdeep_mining =================================================== ✅GUEST SOCIALS LinkedIn:   / lifezone-metals   Website: https://lifezonemetals.com/ Email address: info@lifezonemetals.com =================================================== 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, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Mining International 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. 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. As part of our aim to support mining professionals with career advice and resources, we’ve developed a free CV Tips Guide and a FREE Interview Preparation Guide. You can find them here: https://bit.ly/cv-tips-guide AND https://bit.ly/interview-prep-guide-m.... ==================================================================== #mining #miningpodcast #miningnews #podcast #digdeep #digdeeptheminingpodcast ======================= ⛏VIDEO CHAPTERS ⛏ 00:00 Introduction 01:29 About Chris’s career and background 03:28 Snapshot of Lifezone Metals as a company 05:53 Lifezone’s role in the energy transition and sustainability 08:46 Western nations building alternative critical metal supply chains 11:10 LifeZone’s role in the geopolitical and economic landscape 13:38 What makes HydroMet technology special 16:30 Key highlights from the recent feasibility study 19:31 Preparing for scale of execution: procurement, engineering, construction 21:58 Key milestones for the next 12-24 months 25:28 How to reach out or follow Lifezone Metals