Nicola Mining Company (TSX.V: NIM) (FSE: HLIA) (OTCQB: HUSIF)

Peter Espig, CEO and Director of Nicola Mining (TSXV: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF), joins the Red Cloud Pre-PDAC 2026 Mining Showcase to discuss the company’s unique strategy in British Columbia and his outlook on the broader commodities market. Drawing on his background in investment banking and capital markets, Peter shares his perspective on how demand from EVs, solar, and AI infrastructure could shape the long-term outlook for silver, gold, and copper.

CEO Peter Espig joins #RCTV at VRIC to discuss the Merritt Mill ramp up, growing Cu, Au & Ag output, strategic partnerships, & what increased investor attention could mean next with the pending uplist to the #NASDAQ. Execution and more cashflow are the top goals for 2026.

We caught up with Peter Espig, CEO of Nicola Mining (TSXV: NIM | FSE: HLIA | OTCQB: HUSIF) to understand how dual permits (10-year mining lease extension plus 5-year exploration permit) positions Nicola in an “envious position” to systematically explore high-grade surface samples showing up to 9,221 g/t silver, while the company simultaneously ramps up gold and silver production at their Craigmont operations with multiple projects coming online throughout 2025.

In this episode, Peter Espig, CEO and President of Nicola Mining, elaborates on the company’s dynamic ventures. Currently transitioning a gold asset into production, Nicola Mining is set to begin operations with their partner Talisker. The company is also initiating exploration on projects involving a very high grade copper mine and a significant silver project. Espig discusses the promising prospects of the Treasure Mountain Project and the impact of mining permits on their operations. In addition to insights into the Dominion Creek and new Craigmont projects, Espig highlights the company’s financial philosophy, focusing on cash flow stability to avoid excessive fundraising and dilution. Join us for a comprehensive dive into Nicola Mining’s strategic progress and ambitious exploration plans.