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Carly curates… the November 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
5 minutes with… Dr Sarah Gordon
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Dr Sarah Gordon shares her…
Compassionate leadership: What human design can teach us about how we work together
Mining knows how to look beneath the surface. But when it comes to the people…
5 minutes with… Peter Christensen
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Peter Christensen, Project Manager for…
Beneath the surface: Why women’s stories matter in mining
As the mining industry works to build trust, attract talent and explain its role in…
Spotlight: Why most mine turnarounds fix the wrong problem
When mines miss their targets, the instinct is often to push harder, spend more or…
Carly curates… the October 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
If it isn’t mined, it can’t be grown
The mining industry’s fundamental role in supporting global agriculture through fertiliser production is often overlooked.…
5 minutes with… Rob Stephens
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Rob Stephens, mining and metals…
Spotlight: The cost of proving a tonne of metal
As demand for critical minerals grows, so too does the burden of proving how they…
Unearthing women’s lived experience: The human stories behind mining
Some of mining’s most valuable stories are not found in reports, presentations or leadership bios.…
Spotlight: Generative AI, the human mind and what leaders can’t ignore
As generative AI becomes part of everyday decision-making, the conversation has largely focused on productivity.…
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