Listen "Episode 139: Tony Ottaviano"
Episode Synopsis
Tony Ottaviano is the CEO of Liontown Resources and an experienced mining executive.
Topics:
The move from the “Big End of Town” to the world of lithium
The Kathleen Valley project
Going underground
Hiring criteria
The team
Building vs operating
The most significant challenges Tony faces
The offtake deals – Tesla, LG, and Ford
ESG
Core values
The market
Going downstream
Rapid fire
Topics:
The move from the “Big End of Town” to the world of lithium
The Kathleen Valley project
Going underground
Hiring criteria
The team
Building vs operating
The most significant challenges Tony faces
The offtake deals – Tesla, LG, and Ford
ESG
Core values
The market
Going downstream
Rapid fire
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