CrashLabs Podcast, Released on 3/7/25
Billionaire mining mogul and global philanthropist Frank Giustra sits down with Denis for a no-holds-barred conversation on gold, global chaos, and Canada’s economic future. As co-chair of the International Crisis Group and a driving force in the mining world, Giustra unpacks the geopolitical shifts shaking markets, why mining investment is more critical than ever, and how gold remains the ultimate lifeline in uncertain times.
00:00 – Frank Giustra and his role as co-chair of the International Crisis Group
06:06 – The Global Shake-Up: Geopolitical Tensions and Power Shifts
14:00 – Ukraine Uncovered: The Truth Behind the Conflict
22:06 – Trump’s Deal-Making: The Businessman Behind the Politics
28:12 – How Government Spending is Reshaping Economies
37:08 – Environmental Charity Scandals Exposed!
43:49 – Mining Regulations: The Key to Canada’s Economic Boom
51:32 – Competing Globally: The Infrastructure Factor
01:01:34 – Why Gold & Hard Assets are Your Best Wealth Defense
01:09:19 – Diversification Secrets: Building a Bulletproof Investment Strategy
Frank Giustra is a Canadian business executive, who has been particularly successful in the mining and filmmaking industries, and is a noted philanthropist. Mr. Giustra started out as an assistant trader and then became a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch in his early career. He later went on to join Yorkton Securities, where he helped launch a new branch geared towards financing resource companies in Europe. He is now an advisor to major gold miner, Endeavour Mining Corporation. In the late 90’s, he founded Lionsgate Entertainment – the company behind The Hunger Games and Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11. The company had over $2 billion in revenue in 2013, and owns the rights to the hugely successful Twilight movie franchise and The Expendables series, among other big blockbuster titles. He is presently the CEO of Fiore Group. More information can be found at his website FrankGiustra.com.