50th Ep. Gold. China. Leadership. Strategy. Australian Mining’s Challenges. Unfiltered.
Our special guest is one of Australia’s most influential mining leaders, Jake Klein, Executive Chair of Evolution Mining.
In this jam packed Finding the Front 50thepisode Jake provides valuable lessons and observations in gold, China and importantly, the future of Australia's mining sector.
A seriously insightful discussion, Jake opens up on his:
early days in Cape Town and arriving in Australia with $1,000 in his pocket, the major influence of his first job at Macquarie Group,
views on early China and leading the largest foreign gold miner in China Sino Gold to a $2.2B exit,
insights into the founding of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd where he was a long term Non-Exec Director,
his journey over 15 years and the steps to build Evolution into a gold powerhouse - M&A, gold assets (inc. Mt Rawdon, its mine life to now becoming a Pumped Hydro Project for Qld energy), costs, people, gold price and
the challenges facing the future of the Australian mining sector including the major influence of China.
For those who love mining or are involved in the industry, opportunities like this don’t come along often.
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John Hughes, Founder of John Hughes Group
A Legend Behind the Wheel of Business.
Few names carry weight in the WA Automotive sector like John Hughes. Starting his own business in his early 30s in 1969 and for over 50 years, navigating business cycles, accumulating a stable of new car brands and a huge pre-owned vehicle operation to now having car yards across Perth. John has led from the front the whole way doing what he loves.
This is a timeless episode for all generations and walks of life. From his background and upbringing, to becoming a household name in Perth and beyond, this story is packed with deep insight, energy, and inspiration. The takeaways and life lessons just keep on coming:
Getting a start in the Car industry
Meeting his beautiful wife Margarita
Borrowing the lot to get his first site
The power of loving what you do
What it takes to build and maintain a trusted brand
What it takes to be a best seller - sales and marketing truths from a master
The mindset behind being extraordinary — every single day
Family
This conversation is a rare window into the mind of one of Australia’s most enduring entrepreneurs.
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Dino Otranto, Chief Executive Officer of Fortescue Metals
New Episode: Finding the Front with Dino Otranto, CEO of Fortescue Metals (FMG.ASX)
In this rare and candid episode, Dino reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career—from his early upbringing to leading operations in Mozambique and navigating major challenges in Canada, including a 77-day employee strike and the devastating Brumadinho tailings dam disaster.
Dino opens up about his journey to FMG, his transition into the CEO role, and the values he brings to leadership: transparency, authenticity, and deep respect for the company's legacy. He also acknowledges the powerful influence of Dr Andrew Forrest and the contribution and culture of FMG’s 20,000+ strong team.
This episode goes beyond mining. It explores innovation at the intersection of technology and sustainability, and Fortescue’s vision of producing Green Iron—a bold roadmap that’s redefining the future of iron ore.
A hugely insightful listen with a proud WA leader who is helping lead a global shift.
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Loui Kannikoski, Founder, Managing Director & CEO of Bhagwan Marine
Our special guest for this episode is Loui Kannikoski, the Founder, Managing Director & CEO of leading marine solutions provider Bhagwan Marine. After leaving school at age 14, Loui began his career working in the family crayfishing business in Geraldton, taking over the business in the mid-1980s. In the late 90s, Loui and his family decided to change tack and shift out of crayfishing and enter the oil and gas industry as a service provider. Well the rest as they say is history. In 2000, Bhagwan Marine was formed and some 24 years later the company listed on the ASX now operating across the oil & gas, resources, civil construction, logistics and defence industries. There are not too many journeys around like this one.
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Robert Millner AO, Chairman of Soul Patts
In this Ep of Finding the Front it was a privilege to host Robert Millner AO, widely regarded as one of Australia’s most experienced and respected investors and Chair of iconic company, the 120+ year old Soul Patts (Washington H. Soul Pattinson). Rob is the 4th generation of his family to lead the business and the simple but important takeaways from this conversation are compelling for all investors.
Rob has been Chair of Soul Patts over the past quarter of a century overseeing significant growth in shareholder value and increasing the dividends paid every year over the last 25 years.
This podcast covers comparison to Berkshire Hathaway, his family upbringing, first job in the markets, the Soul Patts journey and focusing on good people and cash generation, New Hope Coal, Brickworks, TPG, buying businesses and what is key, his view on the cost of doing business, the current market conditions and the US and much more.
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