E36: Mining finance, risk and investment with Nick Rees
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we look at the world of finance that’s driving mining industry projects. From policy and activism’s effects on banking decisions, to alternative avenues for finance - what’s the current state of play? Nick Rees of Bridgend Capital comes through with the insights in this chat with Jodie and Sarah-Joy, against a backdrop of the Bowen Basin’s major trends and current acquisitions and divesments. Tune in to find out: The financing challenges faced by coal and critical minerals alike When the financing landscape...
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E35: The critical mineral called basalt with Andrew Pedley
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dig into the potential for collaboration between mining and agriculture, thanks to a fairly common rock in the Bowen Basin (and no, it’s not coal!). Join Jodie and Sarah-Joy as we chat with Carbonaught CEO Andrew Pedley about the opportunities that basalt presents to both industries in the Bowen Basin. Tune in to find out: How crushed basalt from mine sites can be more than just waste or overburden What basalt actually has to do with carbon removal and environmental challenges The potential for global impact in both...
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E33: A voice for nuclear with Stephen Wilson
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about nuclear power, and the compelling arguments for nuclear to be a part of Australia’s energy mix. Tune in to find out: What it would take to operate nuclear power in Australia from the 2030s What a nuclear future looks like for the mining industry Why climate activists are realising that nuclear isn’t a bad idea If the economic argument for nuclear really stacks up Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
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E32: Mental health in mining with Nathan Turner
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat about everything from how to cook rice in under 5 minutes (have a listen, we promise it’s relevant) to mental health with the fascinating Nathan Turner of Onsite Rental Group. Tune in to find out: The difference between working in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea and Australia The lessons a former chef can bring over to the mining industry How the mining industry’s sentiment is shaping up for the short- and long-term And last (but certainly not least), the incredible importance of mental health...
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E31: Greenwash, green shift, greener with Michael Rosengren
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat emissions and the future of the industry with Michael Rosegren of QMetCo. Tune in to find out: The reason potential mining engineers may be missing out on decades of a great career How changes to emissions legislation affect the industry What ‘green-shifting’ is and how it hurts industry The major differences between a big company and a smaller miner Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
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E30: AI, technology and the future with Theodora Le Souquet
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat with strategist, technology leader and all-around go-getter Theodora Le Souquet. Theodora leads Canaria Technologies and we chatted to her about technology (obviously), AI and the future. Tune in to find out: Why AI can’t get to the future first (and why Theodora hopes the robots take our jobs) How predictive biometrics solve problems proactively Why Theodora is bullish about automation And why ‘hoping for the best’ isn’t a valid approach to technology. Nothing is off the table - come and join...
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E29: Coal, contribution and communication with Michelle Manook
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we discuss the ‘critical resource called coal’ with Michelle Manook of the World Coal Association. Tune in to find out: How the WCA as a ‘think tank’ is changing the representation of our industry Why coal’s contribution to society goes far beyond combustion The importance of not making a trade-off between development and decarbonisation How the renewables lobby is undermining its own agenda Why asking the media to support coal is a waste of time (and what we should do instead) Nothing is off...
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E28: Activism and changing the narrative with Kate Campbell
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about changing the narrative with Kate Campbell of Bravus. Tune in to find out: Why fighting fear with facts is an effective communications strategy The surprising impact of FIFO on communications for industry What our own industry gets wrong about future demand for coal Why the Carmichael project has had to ‘try harder’ Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
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E27: Royalties, ESG and the future of the industry with Ian Macfarlane
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we catch up with QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane to talk about royalties, industry trends like ESG, and where we’re headed. His answers might surprise you! Tune in to find out: News on a project that’s been around for 20 years and is finally seeing major progress What really happened around consultation on Queensland’s controversial royalties hike What Queenslanders don’t understand about coal The hurdles that are in front of Queensland’s net zero targets. Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the...
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E26: Trends, Tech and Energy Transition with Tim Guinea
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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about trends, tech and transition with Tim Guinea, Director of AAMG. Tim’s built a successful business in autonomy and asset management, after working his way through the ranks of several mining industry businesses from a trade background. Tune in to find out: The unexpected challenges of launching a new business in the mining industry What Tim sees as a rapidly rising trend in the industry Why Australia loves to be ‘first to be second’, and how that’s holding us back Which common theme Tim has...
info_outlineThis episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dive deep on global commodities markets - more exciting than it sounds! In this episode, brought to you by Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia, we’re chatting with Mark Gresswell, director of Commodity Insights.
Tune in to find out:
- What coal marketing really is
- Where the coal price is currently sitting, and what it’s expected to do in the near future
- How COVID-19 has affected commodity markets, here and overseas
- What the evidence really says about the future of coal
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!