Shows
Planet | People | MiningUnderstanding Economic Impact, Place by Place, with Maulik DoshiHow can we tell mining’s economic development story, one community at a time?Today I speak with Maulik Doshi, Managing Director for the firm, Steward Redqueen. We speak about Steward Redqueen’s experience in helping the mining industry communicate transparently and through clear criteria its local economic impact for projects & operations, and how powerful this knowledge is for building social acceptance. Maulik’s career is a story of transition of how to apply quantitative rigor and technology for greater positive impacts across different sectors, from mortgage finance at Freddie Mac, to the private equity behemoth Blackrock, and now...2025-05-0728 minPlanet | People | MiningUnscrambling Eggs to Improve Government-Community-Company Relationships, with Todd ClewettUpon acquisition - how do you undo the predecessor's poor relationships? Todd Clewett, global external relations expert, speaks to me about how in the current global fight for critical minerals, the winner controls tomorrow, and how this increased macro pressure will complicate even more company - government - community relations. From Australia to Papua New Guinea to Panama, Mongolia, and now Washington, DC, Todd's global career builds on his economy & government degree plus Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney and Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University. 2025-04-0834 minPlanet | People | MiningStrategy Requires Diverse Experiences, with Siri GenikWhich perspectives are missing in strategy?Siri Genik, Founder & Principal of Bridge Consulting, and I discuss how her experience across 4 continents, multiple disciplines, major miners, consulting & engineering firms, and law firms have shaped her approach to guiding companies through strategy. She speaks about how change in the industry is constant - especially today - yet how sustainability and people have to be at the center of organizational responses. Siri holds a BA in Political Science and Economics from McGill University and a law degree from the Université de Montréal.2025-03-2630 minPlanet | People | MiningTailings, People & Innovation, with Dr. Priscilla NelsonHow can people & land be at the center of tailings innovation?Dr. Priscilla Nelson, professor at the Colorado School of Mines, and I discuss the future of tailings, where people and land are at the center of holistic design, engineering, and management. Her curiosity and creativity are contagious - especially as we imagine the mine site as a complex human body system. 2025-03-1332 min
Behind the Scenes with BryanEpisode 173: A conversation with Allison CoppelAllison has had a pretty amazing career, and now specializes in ESG, Sustainability, Community Engagement, Social Impact, Holistic Investments in Natural Resources & Energy, and DEI. Amongst other things, Allison and I discuss DEI and how it can improve our workplace.2025-03-0646 minPlanet | People | MiningSustainability Starts at Site, with Andrea VaccariHow do you consistently achieve sustainability performance?Andrea Vaccari, VP of Responsible Production Frameworks & Sustainability at Freeport McMoRan, empowers teams to drive consistent, sustainable production while encouraging innovation. 2025-02-2829 min
The Rebuild PodcastThe Rebuild - Allison CoppelJoin Beth and Carmen as they speak with mining industry expert Allison Coppel about her journey through her own rebuild over the last year. Allison is an ESG and Social Management expert with experience across many of the worlds major mining companies. Allison shares her passion for creating change in mining while leaning into her own values and what that has meant for her own rebuild over the last few years. 2025-01-0148 minPlanet | People | MiningThe Bridge from External to Internal, with Katie FergussonHow much land and new community relationships does the energy transition require?
Katie Fergusson, Group Head of Sustainability at Anglo American, shares how to integrate sustainability - including voices of the community and consumer - into strategic planning. She draws from her experiences living in the UK, Argentina & Peru, reflecting on the power of storytelling and listening to uncomfortable truths.
2024-12-0731 minPlanet | People | MiningHuman Rights - There Are No Low-Risk Jurisdictions, with Claire LarnerHow do you translate complex human rights principles into practical applications, even in countries with robust legal systems?
Claire Larner demystifies how companies need to be thinking about human rights, based on her deep experience with the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM), leading the Human Rights Standard roll out for Newmont, and today as an expert with the Pillar Two consultancy firm.
2024-11-2334 minPlanet | People | MiningAnthropologists in Mining: Cultivating Cultural Intelligence, with Dr. Chris Anderson
How do you teach colleagues how not to offend the neighbors? Dr. Chris Anderson speaks with me about how the behavior of everyone at the site impacts social acceptance, reflecting on his earlier motivations from Australia, West Virginia, & Ghana. He has a love for helping companies be better neighbors to communities. Chris is head of the consulting firm, Yirri Global, formerly with Rio Tinto & Newmont & affiliated with University of Queensland and the Colorado School of Mines.
2024-11-0735 minPlanet | People | MiningTransforming Boardrooms through Community Immersion, with Geralda WildschuttHow can board-level decisions - from ethics to country entry strategies - be better? With Geralda Wildschutt, board member of public companies & CEO of Maisha Social Solutions, we talk about it's when they’re informed by deep field expertise working with communities.
2024-10-2430 minPlanet | People | MiningDrawing People on Maps. Embedding Social Impact with Sharon FlynnWhy are people absent from the maps that companies use for exploration and mining? I speak with Social Performance expert Sharon Flynn, head of Artara Consulting, and formerly with Rio Tinto, OceanaGold, Bechtel, and Conservation International, on how she integrates community perspectives to improve company decision making.
Music:https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/keys-of-moon-the-success-no-copyright-music-90Podcast art: Sylvana Hochet - BritoEditing: Justin at ReliableSounds.com
2024-10-1726 minPlanet | People | MiningPisco and Piano Concerts. Becoming Part of the Community with Norman Gridley
In this episode, I chat with Norman Gridley, whose journey as Sustainability Manager for Anglo American's Quellaveco Project in Peru and General Manager of an underground mine in Chile has redefined community engagement. Norman shares his unique perspective on the practice of seeing through the eyes of local communities, revealing how genuine connection can transform mining projects.
Music:https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/keys-of-moon-the-success-no-copyright-music-90Podcast art: Sylvana Hochet - BritoEditing: Justin at ReliableSounds.com
2024-10-1031 minPlanet | People | MiningIt (also) Starts with the Person - the Social Performance Person, with Ana Maria Esteves
Who is a Social Performance professional? In this episode, we dive into the transformative work of Ana Maria Esteves, founder of the Community Insights Group. After years of helping companies navigate social impacts, Ana Maria is shifting her focus to the individuals sparking the positive change.
Music:https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/keys-of-moon-the-success-no-copyright-music-90Podcast art: Sylvana Hochet - BritoEditing: Justin at ReliableSounds.com
2024-10-0229 minPlanet | People | MiningIt Starts with People, with Beatrice Opoku-Asare
Good community relations start from within a company. Join Beatrice Opoku-Asare, a culture and talent expert in the mining industry, as she reveals how living intentionally can transform companies. Discover how purpose and kindness pave the way for long-term social acceptance.
Music:
https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/keys-of-moon-the-success-no-copyright-music-90
Podcast art: Sylvana Hochet - Brito
Editing: Justin at ReliableSounds.com2024-09-2532 min
On The RocksMore Than a Buzzword - Understanding ESG in Mining with Allison CoppelEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly becoming an important part of mining investment decisions. For investors, ESG provides a way to understand the degree of uncertainty and to manage and minimize that uncertainty. Meanwhile, for mining companies, it helps them to create value and ensure that their plans to mine, process the metal, and sell the product are accurate.
This week on On the Rocks, host Emily King sits down with Allison Coppel, an ESG in Mining Investments Expert, to discuss the various roles of ESG in the mining industry.
The Environmental factor (E...2023-04-1342 min