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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…
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…
Carly curates… the July 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
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…
How collision avoidance technology became a strategic mining tool
As mining companies face growing pressure to improve safety performance, reduce operational risk and lower…
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