Core Insights - The latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast features Peter Espig, CEO of Nicola Mining Inc., discussing the company's focus on monetizing high-grade mineral assets in British Columbia [2][4] - Nicola Mining aims to provide shareholders with exposure to gold, silver, and copper while maintaining a disciplined, cash-flow-first approach [3][4] Company Overview - Nicola Mining Inc. is a junior resource company that owns and operates the only provincially permitted mill in British Columbia capable of processing gold and silver [5][9] - The company has a fully permitted mill that can process both gold and silver mill feed through gravity and flotation processes [9][10] Production and Operations - Production at Nicola's Merritt-based mill resumed in June 2025, marking a shift to consistent operations at the New Craigmont site, which also hosts the company's copper exploration project [6] - Nicola Mining positions itself as a hub for smaller high-grade projects that cannot justify their own mill construction, allowing them to process their materials at Nicola's facility [6] Strategic Growth - As cash flow scales, Nicola plans to adopt a measured acquisition approach, targeting near-production assets that can be integrated over time to build long-term value around its milling infrastructure [6] - The company has signed Mining and Milling Profit Share Agreements with high-grade gold projects, further enhancing its operational capabilities [9][10]