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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.…
5 minutes with… Professor Frances Wall OBE
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Frances Wall OBE, Professor of…
Indigenous relationships matter to mining’s future. Here’s why…
As mining companies and Indigenous Communities move beyond consultation towards shared ownership and decision-making, one…
Spotlight: Safe until it isn’t. Why mining’s next safety evolution must understand the human system
Mining knows how to engineer out physical risk. But as work becomes more complex and…
5 minutes with… Jess Scanlan
Quickfire questions for inspirational mining and metals leaders. This month, Jess Scanlan, Founder of MineLife…
How to curate serendipity
The mining industry talks constantly about innovation, collaboration and ecosystems, yet often overlooks the human…
Carly curates… the June 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
“AI chatbots won’t save the world. AI mineral exploration might”