Dig Deep

In this episode Rob interviews Lucy Crane, senior geologist at Cornish Lithium in the UK, who are currently developing a lithium mine in Cornwall.  Lucy has recently given a TEDx talk on "Mining Our Way to a Low Carbon Future”. Along with discussing this fascinating topic, Lucy and Rob also talk about how the image of mining could be improved, and how Women In Mining UK are helping the industry to achieve that. KEY TAKEAWAYS People outside of the mining industry don’t seem to realise how important it is for the continued extraction of primary materials. These are essential components in all parts of modern society. An image-change for the industry requires a reframing of elements such as the way mining is reported in the media, misinformation, and simply misunderstanding the goals and aims of mining. Crowdfunding is an innovative and popular new way of involving communities in mining exploration. By part-funding projects, they become invested both financially and emotionally. Mining is a delicate balancing act between three factors. We need to provide automation when possible in order to reduce risk. We also need to ensure that local communities are employed, and that costs are carefully observed. “Dirty” is a dirty word in mining. The perception of mining suffers from a huge disconnect between outdated views of how it works, and the modern, technologically-based reality. Women In Mining UK are working to attract the next generation of women in the industry by providing internships, scholarships and funding to find mining's stars of tomorrow. BEST MOMENTS ’The mining industry needs to frame itself as the solution against climate change, instead of the problem' ‘We have a real opportunity to boost Cornwall’s economy, pretty significantly!’ ‘People have a very un-validated view of what mining is’ ‘We need diverse teams, as it provides diverse approaches to problems’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes  Lucy Crane LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-crane-747a6854/?originalSubdomain=uk Cornish Lithium - https://www.cornishlithium.com Women In Mining UK - https://www.womeninmining.org.uk ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

Rob’s guest this week is Eugene Antonov, the COO of Trans-Siberian Gold Management. With over twenty years’ experience, consisting of operations and finance on a global perspective, Eugene has helped Trans-Siberian to grow into one of the most valuable and impressive gold concerns in the world. Eugene joins Rob this week to discuss the outlook for mining in Russia, the developments in the Russian mining space in general, and the surprising effect that the Coronavirus has had upon Trans-Siberian’s gold operations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eugene has over twenty years’ experience in mining, with a special focus on managerial positions with a responsibility for mine-site operations and finance. With a mining and finance background to draw upon, Eugene feels well placed in the industry, as the two paths compliment each other in terms of discipline. Since 2011, Trans-Siberian has produced over 300,000 ounces of refined gold from its main operation in Eastern Russia. Kamchatka is remote, but this means that geographically speaking, it is relatively unexplored. This has led to a wealth of opportunities in the region. On average it takes about three months to deliver the main mining materials from around the world, to the Kamchatka mine. This means effective planning must be employed at all times. Russia is one of the largest producers of gold in the world. It is also one of the largest producers of certain diamond types, and has one of the finest mining labour forces, globally speaking. Coronavirus has affected the global markets significantly. Surprisingly, this has led to savings in the gold industry, who are enjoying an approximate 10% reduction in costs. Trans-Siberian is now better poised for growth both organically and through selective creative acquisitions. .BEST MOMENTS ‘We want profitable ounces’ ‘Growth is part of our strategy’ ‘It’s known for its typical high-grade deposits’ ‘Mining is in the DNA of this country’ ‘We don’t want to acquire ounces for the sake of ounces’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Eugene Antonov LinkedIn - https://ru.linkedin.com/in/eugene-antonov-1504b38 Trans-Siberian Gold - http://www.trans-siberiangold.com Eantonov@tsgm.ru ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In the episode we chat to David Paterson,  an experienced management consultant who help clients to develop corporate strategies with particular expertise in problems involving complex reputation issues. With what is happening in the world with the coronavirus/Covid19, I thought it would be good to have David on the podcast after he reached out to me and wanted to talk about “the importance of communications in a crisis”. We talk about What challenges do you see the coronavirus having on mining companies and what measures should they be putting in place during these times. Also how do you deal with the confusion that arises from shifting information and uncertainty around the facts being put out there and identify three important points about communicating during a crisis. We conclude by talking about what will mining companies learn or how will they adapt to this new way of working once this crisis has settled down. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a consultant for companies in the mining industries, David helps in educating them about the social and political risks circling around mining. He can attest that these kinds of risks are as likely as technical risks, which are more known to cause the closing of companies. Communication is important more than ever in the mining industry. As much as possible, we want to continue providing our service while maintaining the quality all throughout, impressing the stakeholders, and getting the workforce engaged. But, during this hard time—amid the Covid-19 outbreak—it is our utmost priority to put the health and wellbeing of our suppliers, employees, and investors at the very top. Extend your help outside the company, to the vulnerable, to the community. Since we’re in the middle of a crisis, and anything can change any day, it’s best that you already have a core group who are incessant on monitoring updates, resourceful when looking for solutions and flexible for operations. 3 Important Points About Communication Amid a Crisis: Protect your company’s reputation as it is one of the most important assets. Get excellent information to arrive at excellent decisions. Don’t forget about the stakeholders—the suppliers, the employees, and the customers. How do we keep our internal communications strong? Involve each person in the crisis plan. As much as possible, you, as a leader, must be the one to convey news to everyone else so they understand they’re being taken care of. Assure them that everything will go back to normal, and everything is handled even after the crisis. There are many ways in how mining companies can extend help to the community. You can make use of the facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Authorities might need these rescue and relief operations for the affected communities. BEST MOMENTS “One of the key premises I got was, if you look at mining businesses that have shut down prematurely, it’s roughly half and half between technical risks and social & political risks.” “It’s important that we all recognise that people are anxious everywhere and they’re looking for assurance.” “It’s critical that you keep your workforce and other stakeholders focused and engaged… their optimism and moral as high as possible.” “While there are a lot of electronic communication tools available, there is nothing really quite as effective as getting a face-to-face briefing with their leader.” “There’s going to be a lot of rethinking that will go on once we get through this.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes W Resources - https://wresources.com/about-us/the-team/ Michael Masterman Twitter - https://twitter.com/mgmasterman?lang=en Michael Masterman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-masterman-0863592b/  ABOUT THE GUEST David Paterson is a well-known Management Consultant who helps his clients develop corporate strategies with particular expertise in problems involving complex reputation issues. He has an impressive background in economics and business administration. After completing his undergraduate and graduate studies in Monash University and Melbourne Business School, respectively, David took unique roles to grow his career not only in Australia but also in other countries. David has also worked for Rio Tinto for more than a decade and is now a consultant for mining companies under the Emergent Advisory Company. ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.  CONTACT METHOD Email Rob at rob@mining-international.org. Rob’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Mining International Ltd Official Website - mining-international.org Rob’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/MiningConsult Mining International Ltd Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org Mining International Ltd YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we interview Michael Masterman, the Executive Chairman of W Resources, a European mining company focussed on building a world-class tungsten operation. W have three tungsten operations across Spain and Portugal, and are also developing a gold/copper operation in the region. Michael is the co-founder of W Resources Plc, and has an exceptional track record in establishing and financing new resources companies. We talk about W Resources, focussing on their two main assets: La Parrilla in Spain (tungsten and tin) and Régua in Portugal (tungsten), and talk at length about how they are progressing with these operations. KEY TAKEAWAYS W Resources is based in Spain and Portugal and focusses primarily on tungsten and tin, although it does also consist of a substantial gold discovery in central Portugal. For La Parrilla, the key is to get to the design capacity of 2,500 tons of tungsten per annum (200 tons of tungsten concentrate per month).  The mine itself has a low cost because it has a low strip-ratio. This is at about 1.1:1 in terms of waste. This is hugely attractive to potential investors.  There’s a large difference in density between the waste materials and the higher density tungsten and tin. This means that W can use gravity separation to separate the two very efficiently. Planes, trucks and aerospace, account for 30% of all tungsten use. As the hardest metal in the world, it makes for reliable and dependable materials for transport. The key drivers for price and demand in the tungsten market are the growing construction projects around the world, as it is a vital component in tool manufacture. It is also scarce, so supply is limited. .BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s a long-life, low-cost, large-scale project’ ’Spanish mining costs are globally very competitive’ ’Tungsten is the world’s hardest metal’ ‘We’ve got a mine that’s up and running and expanding very rapidly!’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes W Resources - https://wresources.com/about-us/the-team/ Michael Masterman Twitter - https://twitter.com/mgmasterman?lang=en Michael Masterman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-masterman-0863592b/?originalSubdomain=au  ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In today’s episode we chat to Richard Lloyd, CEO of Minexia which operates the mining funding platform NR Private Market. Rich is a 25-year mining industry veteran having graduated from the Royal School of Mines in the early 90's, and having worked in gold exploration and mining and then mining investment banking (I guess the rocks are in his DNA…) Rich also sits on a number of mining boards as a non-executive director. After meeting Richard at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town recently, I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about the financing landscape for junior miners as he has a strong background in this space. We talk about the challenges facing mining juniors in today’s environment and how investors can differentiate between deals, especially during the early stages. We also touch on WRT-to-platform financing and how it can help juniors to raise much needed early stage finance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Post-graduates, and those just starting out in the industry, need to be prepared to put themselves out there, and most importantly travel, in order to find opportunities. Anti-laundering measures are paramount to any activity in mine investment. Heavy regulations see to it that investment channels cannot be used for nefarious purposes. In the main, the mining industry has always been a little slower on the uptake when it comes to technological innovations, such as crowdfunding. Copper is a commodity that has a useful purpose on the investment side, for the reason that by studying its share prices, you can almost use it as an indicator, or as Richard calls it, a “fair-weather commodity” to show where the market is heading. Minexia analyse potential deals using a “Four C’s” system, involving: Country - What are the geo-political risks of the proposed area? Sometimes the high-risk, post-conflict areas can be lucrative. Commodity - Some materials are far easy to assess than others.  Corporate - What does the management structure look like? Is it stable? Are they listed or private? Where are they based? Concession - What does the layout of the project itself look like? There are many unscrupulous funding channels out there. The only way to really combat this situation is to raise awareness. Richard credits methods such as Dig Deep as a good way of raising this awareness. Minexia help junior miners by vetting the deals carefully. Through their broad range of knowledge, and with their team of experts, they can provide swift, accurate feedback. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Gold mines aren’t necessarily found along the M4 corridor nowadays’ ’There are only so many ways you can dig a hole in the ground’ ‘Investing in early-stage mining projects is a little more technical’ ’They call it Dr Copper for a reason’ ‘You don’t know exactly what they’re reading, or what they’re looking at' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Minexia - https://www.minexia.com/about Richard Lloyd LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-lloyd-mining-finance/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we talk to Dr Kym Morton, MD of KLM Consulting Services, who specialises in mine de-watering design, water control and accurate tailings pore-pressure monitoring, plus many other areas around water management. With 40 years-experience, Kym is an expert in this subject and we talk about the learning of mine de-watering design and the key ingredients to a successful mine water management and risk reduction. We continue by explaining why the best solutions are both top-down and bottom-up around water control, and what challenges the industry faces around their water management plans and tailings dam management, as well as what they need to do to improve and monitor more closely these issues. KEY TAKEAWAYS Having been on both sides of mining operations, Kym recognises the importance of not just having a practical knowledge, but also a method of communicating your ideas to the money men. You need to know three things in order to effectively plan de-watering: Where’s the water coming from? How is it travelling to you? What will you store it in? You need an effective monitoring network in order to see where the water is coming from and where it will be stored. Technology is a huge asset in this. Kym has found that by showing the mistakes made by companies in the past, she can provide a humorous approach to making sure that companies don’t repeat them. The three mantras for mine de-watering control are: Cut off recharge Exploit permeability Start early Much monitoring happens that isn’t relevant to the mining problem. Too much “box-ticking” takes place. The reality is that the monitoring is being done in the wrong places. There will be a lot more activity in the area of tailings dams in the future, mainly because insurers are drawing away from high-risk ventures. .BEST MOMENTS ’It’s necessary to learn how to speak to board members in financial terms’ ‘I hit a glass ceiling in ’89’ ‘What I’ve learned in the last 40 years is how not to do things’ ’They want more bang for their buck’   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Dr Kym Morton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kym-l-morton-phd-mba-c-geol-fgs-fsaimm-dic-a6172426/?originalSubdomain=za ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this episode we chat to Paul Gill, CEO & Director at Lomiko Metals who are focused on the exploration and development of minerals for the new green economy, such as lithium and graphite, and who have a development in Canada. We find out more about the new green economy and why its important for sustainability and for the future of mining. We talk about the relationship between major trends around a greener economy (ie, graphite and lithium) in the mining industry compared to the traditional mining industry and why Lomiko has focused on graphite, and the future demand of this commodity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul has always been forward-thinking, and so the renewables market has always been his main focus. Renewables are the future. A greater public awareness had led to a surge in interest in the renewables market, which has caused a subsequent spike in interest from investors. It’s vital to have at least a ten-year supply of materials in your inventory so as to supply future demand. Copper is a huge driver in the renewables market. Paul acknowledges this and by using the same rationale, views graphite as a driving force in fifteen year’s time. Lithium and graphite are heavily used in fields such as pharmaceutical, manufacturing, lubricants, composites, and in materials such as carbon fibre. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Graphite is the “dark horse” of the renewables market’ ‘When there’s a pinch in supply, all of a sudden there’s a huge increase in the price of lithium’ ’There is no large corporation involved in the production of graphite right now’ ‘We try to put money into the ground instead of into fancy offices’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Paul Gill LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-paul-gill-2b65b114/?originalSubdomain=ca Lomiko - https://www.lomiko.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

Today's episode is spent in the company of Dr Geraldine McGuire, who for over twenty years has worked on complex projects balancing economic, environmental and social aspects to achieve sustainable solutions. As managing director of Sustainable Solutions Global Pty Ltd, her main specialisation is mine closure, and the topic of discussion today is around repurposing mines vs traditional mine closures. We discuss the difference between a traditional mine closure and repurposing a mine and how this effects the local communities and what challenges are mining companies facing in mine closure and what could they do better. We also look at ideas and examples of companies repurposing mines, and the benefits this provides to local communities. KEY TAKEAWAYS The laws in Indonesia and Australia are surprisingly similar as they have all emanated from the World Bank. The only real difference is the enforcement of the laws. The main issue in re-purposing mines comes in the vested interests of companies who perhaps do not care so much about the environmental issues that follow. Mine closures are generally about reverting the land back to its original state, and also to restoring the people back to their original way of life. The difference between mine-closure and repurposing is that re-purposing is trying to think of a different use for the mine, instead of simply putting the land back to the way it was. Locals need to be involved in either closing or repurposing, so as to ensure that they will benefit to the fullest extent in the wake of a mining operation moving on. Reintroduction of natural species, along with restorative aspects, are the current trends in the mine-closure market. .BEST MOMENTS ‘Mining is a non-renewable resource’ ’The reason that we’re doing it is in safety and wellbeing’ ‘I call it “putting the egg back together”' ’There are ongoing jobs and ongoing opportunities’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Dr Geraldine McGuire LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldine-mcguire-5b26121b/?originalSubdomain=au Sustainable Solutions - https://sustainablesolutionsglobal.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In today episode we interview Liz Puddy, an experienced crisis and emergency management consultant who has worked with many mining companies over the years in helping them with the development of their crisis & emergency management plans and procedures. It's a subject that’s not necessarily spoken about daily but needs to be in place should the unexpected arise, in order to minimise any damage and injury. We discuss what good crisis and emergency management looks like, and how mining companies can benefit from having good crisis and emergency management systems in place; the challenges mining companies face around crisis and emergency management, and whether you should have a proactive or reactive approach to this subject. KEY TAKEAWAYS Crisis and emergency management is about having the appropriate framework and response process in place should the unforeseen occur.  Good crisis and emergency management is never a “one size fits all” process. Each contingency plan must be uniquely tailored to the individual needs of the business. When planning for the needs of smaller and larger businesses, the process is generally the same. The resources are generally different, and so is the scale. Risk profile is also greatly increased exponentially depending on the size of the operation. The largest part of Liz’s job is to simplify the sometimes bloated approach to crisis and emergency that companies have developed over the years, including stripping out outdated methodologies and expired safety practices. Good planning allows for a company and its higher management to feel safe in the knowledge that a standardised approach to any crisis can take place, company-wide, and that it will be a consistent, tested response. Crisis management is a cost to any company, and isn’t a revenue generator. But the costs of effective planning can offset huge expense down the road in the event of an emergency. There is a huge benefit to having it. .BEST MOMENTS ‘You’ve got to have that controlled and coordinated response’ ‘It doesn’t matter what pops up, they’re going to have the means to handle it’ ’Never burn a bridge’ ‘Are we in a good position to respond to that if we need to? ‘You see a lot of barriers breaking down’ ‘It’s like that insurance policy we all begrudge paying for. But if we ever need to use it, we’re very glad that we have it’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Liz Puddy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-puddy-95858852/?originalSubdomain=au lizpuddy@bigpoint.com ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3

In this podcast, we chat to Christian Easterday, Managing Director of Hot Chili Ltd, an ASX-listed Australian mineral exploration company, well-advanced in developing its portfolio of copper projects on the coastal range in Region III, Chile.  With impressive recent results, we chat about the company's Cortadera project and the possibility of turning it into a Tier 1 asset due to the discoveries that have been made. We talk about the widely publicised lack of new large-scale copper developments in the world, and how Hot Chili’s projects stack up against other developments and recent major discoveries. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hot Chili was listed on the ASX back in 2010, and saw great success through the results gained by their flagship project near Santiago. Since developing the Cortadera project, Hot Chili have seen huge exponential growth on site. The scale of the project, and the rewards found so far, have amazed the company, and exceeded expectations. Hot Chili are heading a very narrow field of companies who have made significant discoveries over recent years; discoveries which have led to a firm foothold in the industry, and which have led to heightened prosperity. Copper is a very deep market. Projects that deal in copper are becoming more rare, are more difficult to find. The industry has responded by investing more into copper identification, and to seek that next, elusive Tier 1 copper find… Copper is the “green metal” of the future. It is the centre of electrification, and in turn, the centre of the renewables industry. It is a resource that will be talked about more and more in the coming years. .BEST MOMENTS ‘You show your resilience when you go through nuclear winters' ‘We ended the years as one of the highest-performing ASX companies’ ‘What we have at the moment is certainly a lot bigger than we thought’ ’That external environment on copper price becomes less important’ ‘Copper is on everyone’s shopping list’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Are you going to the upcoming Indaba Mining Conference 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from the 3rd – 6th February, 2020? The event is one of the world’s biggest mining events, where professionals in the mining industry can meet like-minded people and peers to connect with. There will be special keynote speakers from some of the top CEO’s working at the biggest mining companies in the world, so it’s a great environment to learn new technologies, make connections, and develop your overall mining knowledge and awareness of the industry. I have a special offer for all listeners to the podcast. As a media partner to the Mining Indaba, Dig Deep is delighted to be able to offer listeners a 10% discount on delegate passes by using the code – DigDeep10 So follow this link and purchase your ticket: https://www.miningindaba.com/Page/register Hot Chili - https://www.hotchili.net.au ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.   CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ www.mining-international.org https://twitter.com/MiningConsult https://www.facebook.com/MiningInternational.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69dGPS29lmakv-D7LWJg_Q?guided_help_flow=3