Exploration Radio

#68 - The BHP Xplor Program with Sonia Scarselli

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:14:36 +0000

On this episode, we are joined by Sonia Scarselli, VP of BHP Xplor, a programme initiated by BHP that is dedicated to accelerating innovative, early-stage mineral exploration start-ups to find the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition.

The BHP Explor Program is searching around the globe for the next generation of explorers that are ready to think about the earth’s minerals systems differently to unlock copper, nickel, and other critical mineral deposits.

Let's explore.

#67 - Defining Discovery with Scott Briscoe (Part 2)

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:24:05 +0000

On this episode, we are joined again by Scott Briscoe, for part 2 of our discussion where we try to understand what constitutes a discovery in mineral exploration.

Join us and let's explore.

#66 - Defining Discovery with Scott Briscoe (Part 1)

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:16:56 +0000

How is something so fundamental to mineral exploration like the nature of what constitutes a discovery can have such a poorly accepted industry-wide definition?

Maybe it is like the old adage, if you do not know which port you are sailing to, then no wind is favourable. If everyone can define discovery, then does that mean no one can define discovery?

On this episode, we are joined by Scott Briscoe, and we try to understand what constitutes a discovery in mineral exploration

Let's explore.

#65 - Ideas That Must (Part 6)

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:52:31 +0000

We thought it would be interesting to put together some of the responses we have received to those questions over the past year.

So on this episode of Ideas that Must Die and Live in Mining, we are joined by, Mike Porter, Evren Pakyuz-Charrier, Tim Foden and Shaun Usmar.

Join us and let's explore.

#64 - Ideas That Must (Part 5)

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:26:27 +0000

We thought it would be interesting to put together some of the responses we have received to those questions over the past year.

So on this episode of Ideas that Must Die and Live in Mining, we are joined by, Dave Lawie, Francois Robert, Rob Krcmarov, Rick Rule, Paul Roos, Professor Andy Koronios, Angel Abbud-Madrid, Matthew Pearson and Dr Gerrit Olivier

Join us and let's explore.

#63 - Ideas That Must (Part 4)

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:38:46 +0000

At the end of our interviews, Steve and Ahmad always ask the guests two questions: what is something they think needs to live or be maintained in the mining industry at all costs; and what is something that needs to die or be jettisoned out of our industry? We thought it would be interesting to put together some of the responses we have received to those questions over the past year.

So on this episode of Ideas that Must Die and Live in Mining, we are joined by, Eira Thomas, Chuck Fipke, Tony Reda, Aaron Schutt, Peter Betts, Kyle Prentice, Justin Osborne, Mark Jessell and Nicolas Thebaud.

Join us and let's explore.

#62 - There is more to Streaming than just Netflix with Shaun Usmar

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 04:36:17 +0000

The last decade has seen an explosion of a new type of company in the mining space: royalty companies. Royalties are nothing new to mining, they have been around for a long time.

Recently, royalty companies have been innovating by getting into streaming - just like everyone else, I guess.

For a deeper understanding of royalties and streaming, our guest on this episode is Shaun Usmar, who in 2016 started Triple Flag Precious Metals, a royalty and streaming company. We talked to him about why royalties and streaming are becoming commonplace in the industry.

Come join us and let's explore.

#61 - When It All Goes Wrong With Tim Foden

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:40:47 +0000

When we consider mining projects in arbitration, we often consider jurisdictions in Africa and Central and South America.

But increasingly, projects in developed countries are following a similar path for other reasons - like community objection, or environmental concerns, or permitting delays. Sometimes you just need a lawyer in your corner to help you through these situations. You better hope it is not too late…

Our guest on this episode is Tim Foden, a partner at Boise Schiller Flexner, specialising in International Dispute Resolution, particularly in the mining sector.

Come join us and let's explore.

#60 - We All Want Agency with Evren Pakyuz-Charrier

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:04:34 +0000

Our guest today is Evren Pakyuz-Charrier, Lead Geologist at Oslandia, a company specialising in developing open-source GIS software. Evren is looking to create bespoke open-source GIS solutions for the exploration and mining industry through QGIS, the most prominent open-source GIS software platform. If you are a user of QGIS, you might want to listen to what Evren and Oslandia can do for you.

Let's explore.

#59 - Around the World in 80 Projects with Mike Porter

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:38:45 +0000

For decades, Mike Porter ran a business where he took people worldwide to various mine sites and deposits. These tours were open to anyone; somehow, Mike managed to navigate the red tape and get onto every mine site. That was the magic of the Porter Geo International Study Tours.

Let's explore.

#58 - That Time We Gave A Talk at SEG 2022

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ahmad and Steve give a talk at SEG 2022.

Let's explore.

#57 - Standing on the Shores of the Cosmic Ocean

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, our guests are Matthew Pearson and Dr Gerrit Olivier from Fleet Space.

We have always had a desire to explore our planet. Our history is rich with explorers that did just that. The next chapter in the Exploration of Earth might involve doing it from space. Fleet Space is trying to create technology to do just that.

Let's explore.

#56 - The Future of Resources with Angel Abbud-Madrid

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:29:43 +0000

In this episode, our guest is Angel Abbud-Madrid.

Angel is the Director of the Center for Space Resources at the Colorado School of Mines, where he leads a research program focused on the human and robotic exploration of space and the utilisation of its resources. He is also the Director of the Space Resources Graduate Program, aimed to educate scientists, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in the field of extraterrestrial resources.

Angel has more than 30 years of experience conducting experiments in NASA’s low-gravity facilities, such as drop towers, parabolic-flight aircraft, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station. He received the NASA Astronauts’ Personal Achievement Award for his contributions to the success of human space flight.

Let's explore.

#55 - Building Better Satellites with Andy Koronios

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:34:14 +0000

In this episode, our guest is Professor Andy Koronios.

Andy is CEO & Managing Director of the SmartSat CRC. Andy is a professor of information systems and previously held the positions of Dean: Industry & Enterprise and Head of the School of Information Technology & Mathematical Sciences, at the University of South Australia.

Andy has recently led a bid to establish a space industry-focused Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) aimed at catapulting Australia into the global space industry through collaborative research and development with the support of over 100 participants from industry, government and academia.

The SmartSat CRC is the biggest space industry-research collaboration in Australia's history.

Let’s explore.

#54 - Coaching Culture with Paul Roos

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:29:37 +0000

In this episode, our guest is Paul Roos. Paul is an AFL or Australian Rules Football icon. He played for 17 years for the Fitzroy and Sydney Football clubs. In his prime, Paul was rated as the best footballer in Australia and has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

After finishing his playing career, Paul became a successful coach. He first became the head coach of the Sydney Swans and then the Melbourne Football Club.

His consulting company, Performance by Design, has a nice quote as part of its marketing pitch: don’t leave culture to chance. I like that.

Let’s explore.

#53 - Amalgamated Aardvarks Being Funded by Hope and Narrative with Rick Rule

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:35:46 +0000

In this episode, our guest is Arthur Richards “Rick” Rule IV, better known as Rick Rule. He needs no introduction. If you don't know who Rick is, Google him. There's a good chance Google was invented purely for searching for Rick Rule and his many achievements.

Furthermore, if you want to know what Amalgamated Aardvarks are, you won't find that through Google. You will just have to listen to the episode.

Let’s explore.

#52 - Dealing For Decades With Francois Robert And Rob Krcmarov

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:41:33 +0000

In early 2002, Barrick Gold decides to merge with another company, Homestake Mining, to create one of the largest Gold companies in the world.

A young French Canadian geologist (do not hold that against him) working for Barrick in Nevada is asked to pack his bags and move to Australia, to take up a vacant Chief Geologist position for this combined company. At the same time, a young Australian geologist from Adelaide South Australia (do not hold that against him) was working for Homestake and is asked to take over the Australian Exploration Manager role for the new company.

Both men were taking on new management roles, a huge step up for both of them. That's how Francois Robert and Rob Krcmarov first meet.

This episode is about 2 people with different skillsets who decided to work together by creating a relationship of mutual respect and trust.

Let's explore.

#51 - Building An Icon With Dave Lawie (Part 2)

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:27:58 +0000

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dave Lawie, who is the Chief Geoscientist and Technologist at IMDEX limited.

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Let's explore.

#50 - Building An Icon With Dave Lawie (Part 1)

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Steve and Ahmad got the chance to sit down with Dave Lawie, who is the Chief Geoscientist and Technologist at IMDEX limited.

Dave was one of the first people we wanted to talk to on this show, so it seems fitting that he joins us for the 50th episode.

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Let's explore.

#49 - The Agate Project with Mark Jessell and Nicolas Thebaud

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:00:59 +0000

In 2006, researchers from the Institute de Recherche pour le Developpment or the Institute of Research for Development in Toulouse, founded a research project in West Africa called the West African Exploration Initiative or WAXI.

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Jessell and Nicolas Thebaud, who have been involved in the WAXI project from nearly the beginning and are now two of the people behind the Agate Project.

Let's explore.

#48 - Cheese, Crackers and the Discovery of Gruyère

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:35:50 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by Kyle Prentice and Justin Osborne who take us through their involvement in the discovery of the Gruyere deposit.

Let's explore.

#47 - Rethinking our Narrative with Peter Betts

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:50:43 +0000

The story of Laurentian university closing is a sad one, and there are many reasons why that happened. But one reason suggested by many is the financial pressure that COVID has caused on universities.

In Australia, a number of universities decided to stop their support for geology programs. As a country that relies a lot on mining, this seemed to be a short-sighted decision. COVID has undoubtedly accelerated the closure of many geology departments.

Today we are joined by Pete Betts from Monash University, who suggests other reasons why geology programs are struggling to keep their place. Maybe it had more to do with the fact that we find it hard to engage the wider society with regards to why our science is important and what value it actually provides.

#46 - Being Brave With Aaron Schutt

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 22:57:48 +0000

“The River ran through the lives of our grandparents; it runs through our lives; it will run through the lives of our grandchildren. A dynamic force masked by a static constancy, the River will speak to those who listen — our land speaks.”

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) became law in 1971 and with that, it conveyed more than 45 million acres of land to village and regional corporations in Alaska. One of these corporations was Doyon Limited, an entity that today is a multi-billion dollar corporation and looks after an area the size of France. Negotiating access to land and navigating the rights that indigenous people have on that land are becoming critical issues for many industries. A lot of the dialogue on improving the dialogue with native title groups is often driven by the industry or government. What about the perspective from the other side? In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Aaron Schutt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Doyon, Limited. We find out why being brave matters.

Let's explore.

#45 - Keep the Risk in the Rock with Tony Reda

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:17:34 +0000

In this episode, we speak to Tony Reda from Tectonic Metals.

Tony is trying to create a company where the non-technical opportunities or risks are just as critical a pillar in the company as identifying the technical opportunities present.

They are trying to do the right thing as early as possible. Tony joined us today from his home in British Columbia to talk about what challenges he faces in trying to create such a company.

#44 - Exploring Barren Lands With Chuck Fipke

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:31:30 +0000

The early 90s marked one of the biggest staking rushes in Northwest Territories in northern Canada. A hundred years earlier, people had come pouring into the Canadian north looking for gold. This time around, they were looking for something else... diamonds. At the centre of this new rush was Chuck Fipke and Dia Met Minerals. On this episode of Exploration Radio, let's find out more about Chuck Fipke and his lifelong desire to be an explorer.

#43 - A Diamond in the Rough with Eira Thomas (Part 2)

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:59:43 +0000

Eira Thomas started her career as an exploration geologist when she was part of the team that discovered what became the Diavik Diamond mine, Canada's second major diamond discovery and arguably one of the richest diamond mines in the world. In this episode, we continue our discussion with Eira. We find out what she sees as the future of the diamond industry, particularly in a world where sustainability and corporate social responsibility are playing an increasing important part.

#42 - A Diamond in the Rough with Eira Thomas (Part 1)

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:38:42 +0000

In 1991, a then 20-something year old Eira Thomas set off to explore for diamonds in the Canadian North. This led to her being involved in the discovery of what was to become the Diavik Diamond mine - Canada’s second major diamond discovery and arguably one of the worlds richest diamond mines. Some 30 years later, Eira is still involved in the industry - nowadays she is the CEO of Lucara Diamond Company. Eira was kind enough to sit down with me and share some of her recollections of the Canadian Diamond rush, her subsequent nearly 30 year involvement in the industry and the often untold story of diamonds. This is part 1 of our 2 part interview with Eira.

#41 - Ideas That Must (Part 3)

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:30:08 +0000

At the end of all of our interviews, Steve and I always ask our guests two questions: what is something they think that needs to live or be maintained in the mining industry at all costs; and what is something that needs to die or be jettisoned out of our industry? We thought it would be interesting to put together some of these responses we have received to those questions over the years.

So on this episode of Ideas that Must Die and Live in Mining, we are joined by, Justin Strharsky, Michelle Ash, Saleem Ali, Mary Poulton, Marcus Lake, Michelle Carey and Samantha Copeland.

Let’s find out what they had to say.

#40 - Ideas That Must (Part 2)

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:08:59 +0000

At the end of all of our interviews, Steve and I always ask our guests two questions: what is something they think that needs to live and what is something that needs to die in the mining industry? We thought it would be interesting to put together some of these responses we have received to those questions over the years. So on this episode of Ideas That Must, we are joined by, in order, Mark Bennett, Attila Pentek, Richard Scott, Holly Bridgwater, Mark Bennett (again), Marcus Lake, Michelle Carey, Holly Bridgwater (again), Justin Strharsky and Samantha Copeland. Let’s find out what they had to say.

#39 - Ideas That Must (Part 1)

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:06:26 +0000

At the end of all of our interviews, Steve and I always ask our guests two questions: what is something they think that needs to live and what is something that needs to die in the mining industry? We thought it would be interesting to put together some of these responses we have received to those questions over the years. So on this episode of Ideas That Must Die in Mining, we are joined by, in order: Jon Goodman, Attila Pentek, Jon Hronsky, Tony Manini, Hedley Widdup and Mary Poulton. Lets find out what they had to say.

#38 - The Lost Cities of Gold with Keith Barron

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 01:18:45 +0000

Keith Barron is often referred to as the Indiana Jones of Mining. His search for the Lost Cities of Gold could easily be a movie plot line. But there is so much more to this story than that.

#37 - The Elephant in the Room with Jonathan Goodman

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:51:08 +0000

The elephant in the room is that the mining industry has lost the trust of the most serious investors, causing an exodus of capital that will not return quickly.

#36 - The Career Road Less Travelled with Attila Pentek

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:02:48 +0000

A common career fork in the road: to stay and be loyal to a company to earn opportunities? Or to leave and pursue challenges elsewhere? That is the question in the minds of many.

#35 - Why we decided to create this podcast

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:54:30 +0000

Over the last 4 years, Steve and I have been the interviewers asking all the questions. This time, we are the ones answering the questions. And you the listeners get to find out what you have always wanted to know about Exploration Radio.

#34 - In a League of Her Own with Kathy Ehrig

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:48:26 +0000

Career paths for executives and managers are usually well established. For technical roles, usually not so. What is Kathy Ehrig's secret to surviving as one for nearly 3 decades at BHP? Learning a new language.

MINI - The Good & the Bad of the UNCOVER project

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:30:44 +0000

UNCOVER was an initiative setup to combat the declining rate of mineral discoveries in Australia. There were many good outcomes from the project; NExUS being one. But perhaps in the end, the project struggled to accomplish its main goal - of changing the exploration industry in Australia.

#33 - Learning from Walt Disney with Richard Lilly

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:17:23 +0000

Over 80 years ago, Walt Disney started teaching his employees how to become better animators. Richard Lilly and NExUS are trying to do the same with geoscientists now.

#32 - Turning Around the Titanic with Sam Walsh

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:16:57 +0000

Everyone says making changes in big companies is like turning around the Titanic. Find out how Sam Walsh did it for one of the biggest companies in the world.

#31 - Making Decisions in Real Time with Michelle Carey and Marcus Lake

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:20:38 +0000

We are obsessed with technology that gives us data in real time. What we really need is the ability to make better decisions in near real time.

#30 - First Tell a Story, then Run it as a Business with Tony Manini

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:24:32 +0000

Would early stage exploration be more successful in attracting investment if it was funded by private investors... like how venture capital firms fund startups in other industries.

#29 - A Major Difference with Steve McIntosh

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Everyone in the industry has an opinion on how major companies should run exploration. Maybe it is time we have an honest conversation about why these companies have to be different.

#28 - Is Innovation a Behavioural Problem with Michelle Ash

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 12:52:02 +0000

All innovation programs have a 70/30 rule associated with them. Only 30% of the problem is related to the technology. The other 70% is all about people's behaviours. To be successful, you have to solve both.

#27 - Circular Economy in Mining with Saleem Ali

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:49:18 +0000

Did you know that 3M started off as mining venture in 1902? Over the last 100 years, it has become a materials company. Would mining companies be more sustainable as a business if they were more vertically integrated? Should they do more than just mining?

#26 - The Hidden Risk in "No-Risk" Countries with Christian Jervelund

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:25:14 +0000

Social license issues have become commonplace in mining. In OECD countries, where there are more avenues of industrial development, navigating these has its own risks. We perceive these countries to be low risk for mining development. But is that changing?

#25 - What, Why and How: Data Science in Mining with Richard Scott

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:24:26 +0000

A lot of the debate around data science in mining focuses on the what and the why: what information do geologists and engineers need to learn and why do they need to learn it. But the real question is: how do we learn from each other?

#24 - Real-Time Analytics with Thor Kallestad

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:50:45 +0000

Mining has always been considered a laggard in adopting real-time analytics when compared to the oil and gas industry. This was not because of a lack of interest. In reality, there were some good reasons why this did not work in mining. Until now.

MINI - Should Academics Be More Entrepreneurial?

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:33:43 +0000

Would academic research be more relevant to industry if academics adopted a more entrepreneurial approach? What could the lean startup model teach researchers?

#23 - Re-defining Resource Development with Mary Poulton

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 02:22:22 +0000

A geologist, an engineer, and a social scientist walk into a bar. They discuss how the value proposition of resource development has changed and how we need to evolve it beyond just the economic benefit it provides.

#22 - The Wisdom of the Crowd with Holly Bridgwater

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 02:10:18 +0000

Bill Joy once said "There are always more smart people outside your company than within it"... So should we be looking at ways to utilise the wisdom of the crowd? Are the many cleverer than the few?

#21 - The Entrepreneur's Dilemma with Justin Strharsky

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:14:02 +0000

The role of any entrepreneur, or any startup, is to learn... learn as quickly as possible before you go out of business.

#20 - The Three Princes of Serendip with Samantha Copeland (Part 2)

Thu, 16 May 2019 12:44:27 +0000

Once upon a time, there were Three Princes from Serendip. They had many adventures. One of them involved a camel. This story teaches us a lot about serendipity...and ultimately about scientific discoveries.

#20 - The Three Princes of Serendip with Samantha Copeland (Part 1)

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:35:07 +0000

#19 - Skateboarders and Base Jumpers with John Vann

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:32:56 +0000

An exploration geologist and a mine geologist walk into a bar. They start talking about skateboarding and base jumping. What happens next...they learn what those activities can teach them about mining and exploration.

#18 - Taking Every Meeting with Malcolm Norris

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:38:38 +0000

Working in a big company is like a making a movie. While managing a junior or a startup is like standup comedy. Malcolm Norris joins us to explain why that is.

#17 - Exploration Startup 101 with Mark Bennett

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:33:27 +0000

In this class, we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of starting your own company... and what challenges you face in becoming the architect of your own success and failure.

#16 - Boiling frogs with Jon Hronsky

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:02:55 +0000

If you put a frog into boiling water, it will jump out. But if you put a frog in cold water and slowly boil the water, it will not recognise the danger at all. Does this metaphor apply to how we deal with change in science?

#15 - Change is inevitable. Adaptability a choice

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 06:17:42 +0000

It is not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent. But the ones that are the most responsive to change. No better way to describe Peta Libby.

#14 - 7 Lessons from Julian Malnic

Tue, 22 May 2018 01:54:21 +0000

Mining metals on the ocean floor, an asteroid mining company... just some of the ideas Julian Malnic has succeeded with. He is an innovator. And he has 7 lessons for us.

#13 - An outsider's perspective

Wed, 16 May 2018 10:09:26 +0000

We have covered different perspectives on innovation and disruption in the mining and exploration industries. But this time, we get the perspective of someone outside of our industry...and what do they see looking in.

#12 - Disruption & the DIGITAL MINE

Tue, 08 May 2018 00:34:58 +0000

The US Marines have a saying..."Everyone wants to get into heaven. But no one wants to die." Is this a metaphor for how we treat new business models?

#11 - Are WE the barrier to innovation?

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:37:21 +0000

These days, innovation is on everyone's lips in the mining industry. We are all desperate to innovate. But if...we ourselves are the biggest barrier to innovation?

#10 - Why is mining a cyclical industry?

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 01:44:07 +0000

Have you ever been made redundant because of the cyclical nature of our industry? Everyone that works in mining knows that the industry is cyclical. There are booms and busts and they control everything. But have you ever wondered why?

MINI - the CRAESTAR lessons

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 23:14:48 +0000

Steve and Ahmad talk about what lessons they learned about innovation from the CRAESTAR story.

#9 - A ship called CRAESTAR (part 2)

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:00:00 +0000

Last week, we found out about the beginnings of the CRAESTAR program - a floating exploration base used by CRA to explore for copper in the Pacific islands. This week, we continue the story. How successful was the program in the end? And what lessons did CRA learn from it?

#8 - A ship called CRAESTAR (Part 1)

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 22:52:26 +0000

The MV CRAESTAR was a retrofitted fishing trawler with a heli-pad and analytical laboratory. It was a floating exploration base, built for speed and efficiency. It was CRA's innovative solution to the challenges of exploring in the Pacific islands. What can this program teach us about innovation on the front line...and what lessons can we learn from it? This episode explores the beginnings of the CRAESTAR program.

#7 - The mining industry...is it an innovation laggard?

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:00:00 +0000

These days, innovation is all around us...a basic requirement in most industries. You either innovate, or you die. So what about the mining industry, often considered a laggard when it comes to technology and innovation. How will it innovate? We talk to Andrew Shook, who has held several technology and innovation roles in BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. In his opinion, innovation can be explained by a single word...change.

#6 - The Rover Boys...using whiskey as a lion repellent

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:52:15 +0000

Rover Boys were a crack team of petroleum geologists, exploring the world for the last large surface discoveries of petroleum. This team went anywhere and everywhere. They smoked camel dung and used whiskey as a lion repellent...they were built for adventure. But during their time, the industry transitioned offshore and there was no longer room left for the Rover Boys. In today's episode, we talk to David Kingston who led the real Rover Boys. This story provides a rare look into the future for minerals exploration. We talk a lot about the technology or science of deep exploration but what does this transition feel like. Let's ask Dave Kingston.

#5 - Wanderlust

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 01:47:04 +0000

Is Wanderlust just a Jennifer Aniston movie? Or is it something more? Wanderlust is an insatiable thirst for travel, culture, new people...or just the new in general. It has driven many an explorer to search out places where others have not been to or where others will not go. This week we talk to Dan Olberg...an exploration geologist that epitomises the drive it takes to be an explorer.

#4 - A Rebel with a Cause...with Alex Atkins

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 04:18:03 +0000

It is 1987. As a university student, you show up for your first day of work and are told "you have to leave, you cannot stay here". Why? "Because you are a girl and girls don't work in mines". Does this seem a little far fetched? Well this is how Alex Atkins started her career in mining.

#3 - How to do Frontier Exploration...the discovery story of Reko Diq

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:24:15 +0000

Alan Moore, a young Australian geologist, heads to a remote, inhospitable part of SW Pakistan to explore for copper. Along the way, he teams up with Saad Husain, a local Pakistani, that becomes his ever present project manager. This is their story and how their work led to the discovery of the Reko Diq deposit. But...it is not your typical discovery story. It is much more than that.

#2 - What makes a successful explorer (Part 2)

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:27:43 +0000

What does it take to be a successful explorer? Is it technical knowledge?...the right strategy?...having a lot of money?...or just luck? What if the most important ingredient for success...was culture. This episode is part 2 of our interview with Mark Bennett, a successful mineral explorer who has evolved his own views and his own successful culture.

#1 - What makes a successful explorer (Part 1)

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

What does it take to be a successful explorer? Is it technical knowledge?...the right strategy?...having a lot of money?...or just luck? What if the most important ingredient for success...was culture. This episode we look at the building of an explorer culture.. a discovery culture...with Mark Bennett, a successful mineral explorer who has evolved his own views and his own successful culture.

Introducing Exploration Radio

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 06:01:05 +0000

Welcome to Exploration Radio...a podcast focusing on the past, present and future of mineral exploration. Featuring interviews and discussions with explorers about the challenges they have faced, what we stand to learn from them and how we can better prepare for the future. Ultimately these are stories about exploration...the people, places and issues prevalent in mineral exploration.