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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

In this episode we chat to Adrian Bell who has 32 years domestic and international mining experience in senior and executive roles within human resources, risk management, sustainability (safety, environment, community), communications and external affairs.  For the past 13 years, Adrian was at an executive level reporting to the Managing Director with a mid-tier and successful ASX100 mining Company, PanAust Limited that was recently taken over by a Chinese State Owned Enterprise (SOE).  Currently, Adrian is consulting full-time to Aurelia Metals on HR, Risk and Sustainability and is Chairman of OnContractor which is a fully integrated IT Platform that uses AI Recruitment and matching as well as contractor management and payroll function. We talk about HR issues around starting a new project in a developing country versus an existing operation in Australia, and the common themes about restructuring an operation and managing change. We continue with the theme of sustainability and why this is important for mining companies, and details on the best way to close a mine in a developing country. KEY TAKEAWAYS Adrian’s wealth of experience in mining has seen him take everything from HR roles to corporate positions, culminating in him becoming one of the most sought after consultant names in the industry. The unions commanded more respect and loyalty from mining professionals, than the companies commanded, during the 80s. This led to a precarious balance of power that was resolved when companies began to make changes in the methods of their operations. The six things that employees want and deserve, and which will subsequently ensure loyalty, are: Job security Fair pay Safety Reasonable expectations Development Prospects for career advancement Culture is a very nebulous thing. It’s intangible, but it is there. Everyone gets a sense of a company’s culture when they join. The secret to true culture integrations, is to take the keywords and make them live and breathe in your business. Recognising good performance, and encouraging diversity and development, are all keystones of employee respect, and by doing so, creating respect for the community and environment. There’s no better way of showing respect and integrity than through transparent recording. Sustainability reports, followed by follow-ups, security, human rights, governance documents and diligence are important starting points. You need to engage with the workforce. When restructuring or reviewing an operation, as much as possible should be developed in house by the existing workforce. By going outside, you will engender distrust. Adrian’s vast experience came from never saying no to opportunities for development. We must never close ourselves off from the chance to be better. Executives these days can see the multitude of benefits that come through diversifying their workforce. Adrian has been at the forefront of gender equality in the industry. Operating in different countries, and adhering to different environments and governance, caused mining to realise that each territory requires a risk framework that differs from country to country. Case studies have proved that respect and care are vital components of effective mine closures, and have left successful transitional legacies in countries and areas in which mines are longer operating. Positive legacies must always be left behind. .BEST MOMENTS ‘We need to show respect for the community and for the environment’ ’They’re trying to reach consensus on improving conditions in the workplace’ ‘Employees felt loyalty to the unions instead of the company’ ‘A lot of people get turned off by the jargon’ ‘You can’t rely on leadership alone’ ’Never say no to anything’ ‘Very early on we developed a risk framework' 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 Adrian Bell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-bell-79862313/?originalSubdomain=au PanAust - https://panaust.com.au adriansimonbell@gmail.com ABOUT THE GUEST Bryan also has his own podcast which you can find at https://anchor.fm/bryan-ulrich and which is also available on many platforms, including Apple. Bryan also writes interesting and informative blogs which can be found at http://www.bryanulrich.net/ 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 interview Bryan Ulrich, the Vice President of the Geotechnical Division at Stantec, a company providing a wide array of services (engineering, design, project management etc) that begin at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships across a range of sectors including mining. Bryan specialises in tailing, and in this podcast we talk about tailings and why it has become big news in recent times, as well as the lessons that can be learned. We also discuss how tailings management has changed over the years, and talk about some of the challenges faced by companies in tailing management.   Are you going to the upcoming Indaba Mining Conference 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from the 3rd – 6th February?   The event is one of the world’s biggest mining events where professionals in the mining industry where you can meet like minded people and peers to connect with. There will be special key note speakers from some the top CEO’s of 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 because as a media partner to the Mining Indaba you will receive a 10% off your delegate pass by using the code – DigDeep10.   So follow this link and purchase your ticket:https://www.miningindaba.com/Page/register       KEY TAKEAWAYS Mine Tailings occur when the ore is crushed and pulverised; the metals of interest are extracted, and the leftover pulverised material is called Tailings. Tailings are transported as a wet slurry to a facility and are almost wet. Tailings are of great interest to anyone with a geotechnical background as it involves many of the pursuits that make up the geotechnical course of study. A major issue in the Tailings sector is that it is essentially a waste product, and people are reluctant to invest in a waste product. Therefore, technologically, it is slow to grow, and does not benefit from investment. As yet, there are not clear factors linking Tailings projects that collapse, but Brian is confident that there must be a link, and that it must be data driven. Improvement in Tailings should be based around risk and risk-analysis. Innovation, also, will drive Tailings forward, especially using polymers for binding. .BEST MOMENTS ‘I had a rock collection like lots of little kids do’ ‘You can more or less live the dream as a geotechnical engineer if you love Tailings’ ‘Keep building the buttress’ ’It’s the innovators who will solve the problems of tomorrow' VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Please book your ticket to the upcoming Indaba Mining Conference 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa from the 3rd – 6th February 2020.  All Dig Deep listeners can receive 10% off tickets when you register with the discount code DigDeep10. You can purchase delegate tickets from  https://www.miningindaba.com/Page/register Hope to see you there in Cape Town! ABOUT THE GUEST Bryan also has his own podcast which you can find at https://anchor.fm/bryan-ulrich and which is also available on many platforms, including Apple. Bryan also writes interesting and informative blogs which can be found at http://www.bryanulrich.net/ 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 Adam O’Leary who is President and Owner of Encite International, a full-service, boutique marketing and advertising agency based in Denver, Colorado, who are committed to building great brands and strategic marketing plans and often work with Mining companies to promote their brand, products and services. This is an informative, invaluable episode for all mining professionals who wish to understand more about how branding and marketing in the mining works and how important it is in building a mining company. We talk about how mining companies can improve their marketing and branding, and how mining can improve its image overall. We also discuss how video is used in marketing and how you can effectively market big ticket items. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many industrial companies, including mining companies, believe that marketing is not as essential part of their plan. Since their product is often not generally available to the public in the traditional way, mining companies see marketing as unnecessary.  Adam has learned over time that this viewpoint is incorrect. Mining companies also need to communicate with their audience or customer base, and they need measurable results. Traditional sales techniques do work in mining, such as phone calls, sales pitches and meetings etc. But there are more efficient methods of reaching a wider audience in a swifter way. When marketing big-ticket items that sometimes run into the millions of dollars, it’s important to remember that there is no point-of-sale. There is no impulse-buy factor to consider. Brand awareness and consistency are the factors that instead drive sales to people who are already in the market for such goods. Mining needs to work hard on improving its environmental image. Putting together an efficient programme that displays prominently its ability to embrace recycling and geographical regulations, is the keystone to improving its perception. Video production is something that Encite have been working in more when it comes to mining. The approach so far has been to make the industry seem more personal and personable. It’s all about humanising the sector. .BEST MOMENTS ’Since they’re not selling traditional products, they tend to look at marketing as an unnecessary tool’ ‘Relationships in the mining industry are very important’ ‘It all comes back to those brand attributes you’re trying to communicate’ ‘Video is something that’s very much an opportunity for the mining industry'   VALUABLE RESOURCES   Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes Encite International - https://www.enciteinternational.com Adam O’ Leary LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamoleary/ adam@enciteinternational.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