In this episode, we speak with Scott Williamson, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Gold, where he is leading the development of the Gum Creek Project. Scott also serves as a Non-Executive Director of Leeuwin Metals and Corazon Mining. With previous roles as Managing Director of Blackstone Minerals, Investor Relations Manager at Resolute Mining, and Resources Analyst at Euroz Hartleys, Scott brings global experience across multiple commodities. We explore his leadership journey, operational perspective, capital markets insight and approach to building corporate value in evolving resource businesses. An insightful conversation for mining and investment professionals alike.

 

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Timecodes:

00:41 Welcome & First Week on the Job at Horizon Gold

01:25 Horizon Gold Project Overview: Restarting the Gidgee/Gum Creek Mine

02:16 Feasibility Study, Funding & Path to Production

02:49 Growing Up in Geraldton: Family, School & Early Ambition

05:40 Big Miners vs Juniors: Systems, Bureaucracy and the Move to Agility

08:47 Gold Market Tailwinds: Why WA Gold Is Booming

10:05 Life Outside Work: Marathon Running, F45 & Fitness Reset

12:18 Leadership Effectiveness: Autonomy, Succession Planning & Building Culture

15:55 Leading Across Cultures: Breaking Hierarchy in Vietnam

17:48 Vulnerability & Trust: Being Human as a Leader

19:28 Decision-Making Under Disruption: Lessons from COVID and Capital Markets

21:10 Lead with Optimism: Focus on What You Can Control

22:10 Managing Strong-Willed Leaders: Collaboration, Vulnerability & Tough Questions

23:42 Building a Safe, Inclusive Culture Where Debate Is Welcome

24:14 Culture as a Talent Magnet: Flexibility, Trust, Equity & Ownership Mindset

26:35 Industry Headwinds: Financing, Talent Wars & WA Approvals Red Tape

29:03 Fixing the Skills Shortage: Getting Kids Interested in Mining Early

31:32 Hiring Great CEOs: Character vs Capability (and How to Spot It)

34:05 Rapid-Fire Personal: Purpose, Learning, Fitness, Vulnerability & Role Models

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