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The UNFC PodcastEpisode 10: Overview of the series and thoughts for the future of UNFCIn this series wrap up, we’ll be looking back across the UNFC Podcast and discussing the themes and topics that have run throughout the whole series. 🎙️Join hosts, Alexander Fuentes, Chris Stockey, and Matthew Grimshaw as they discuss if the questions they had about the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) have been answered, and what they think lies ahead for the UNECE’s resource classification system.A big thank you to Critical Productions for producing this podcast series, and another massive thank you to all the guests who appeared on The UNFC Podcast f...
2025-12-1918 minThe UNFC PodcastEpisode 9: Discussion with the UNECE - UNFC'S Past, Present and Future🇺🇳 Join us in conversation with a video panel of members of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), who are 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗖). We’ll be discussing with the UNECE just 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗖 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 since the 1990s, what 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, and what opportunities exist for UNFC to become 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲: Erika Ingvald, Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Energy Division Hari Tulsidas, Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Energy Division Ghadi Sabra, UNECE Consultant Maria Victoria Oliver, UNECE Consultant 🎙️Hosted by Chris Stockey, Matthew Grimshaw, and Alexander Fuentes. Find out more about The UNFC Podcast here: https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/ Podcast produced by Critical Productions. #UNFCPodcast #UNFC #UNECE #SustainableEnergyDivision #UnitedNations #UN #CRMA #CriticalRawMaterials #RawMaterials #Mining #Sustainability
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The UNFC PodcastEpisode 8: Dr Rose Clarke, Satarla - Sustainability and UNFC's E-AxisUNFC is built upon three, equally weighted criteria to classify resource projects, Degree of Confidence (estimates of resource quantities), Technical Feasibility (maturity of technology, studies, commitments etc.), and Environmental-Socio-Economic Viability. This Environmental-Socio-Economic Viability criterion, or E Axis encompasses legal, regulatory, social, environmental and contractual conditions, and market prices. Our guest today is Dr Rose Clarke, Sustainability Lead and Director of Operations at Satarla who will be discussing sustainability within the raw materials sector and how it is core to the UNFC’s E Axis. 🎙️Hosted by Alexander Fuentes and Chris Stockey - Satarla.Find out more about...
2025-12-0428 min
The UNFC PodcastEpisode 7: Eva Marquis, Camborne School of Mines - sustainable resource management through UNRMS, and the intersection of research, industry, and policyIn this episode we’ll be digging into the details of sustainable resource management. For this we can’t only look to the United Nations Framework Classification for resources, but also need to involve another related UNECE framework, the United Nations Resource Management System or UNRMS. Joining us today is Dr Eva Marquis of the Camborne School of Mines, part of the Critical Minerals Challenge Centre team, and also part of the UK International Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Resource Management. We’ll be discussing the intersection of research, industry, and policy, and of course how UNRMS can support UNFC in deve...
2025-12-0239 min
The UNFC PodcastEpisode 6: Tom Bide, Senior Mineral Resource Geologist at the British Geological Survey - The application of UNFC from a geosurvey and a practical resource management perspectiveBuilding on the previous episode where we looked at the relationship between UNFC and CRIRSCO reporting codes, in today’s Episode 6 we’ll be discussing the application of UNFC from a geosurvey and practical resource management perspective. Our guest on today’s episode is Tom Bide, a Senior Mineral Resource Geologist at the British Geological Survey and a member of the UK International Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Resource Management, who will be talking us through how UNFC works at a regional and national scale, and much more. On Wednesday 3 December 2025 Tom will be speaking at The Global Challenge of Sa...
2025-11-2744 min
The UNFC PodcastEpisode 5: Ed Sides, Deputy-Chair CRIRSCO - Discussing the relationship between UNFC and CRIRSCOIn this episode of the podcast we’ll be exploring the complex relationship between United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) and other mineral reporting systems, in this case the CRIRSCO family of codes.We are joined today by Ed Sides, a member of PERC, The Pan-European Reserves and Resources Committee since 2014 and who served as its Chairperson from 2021 until earlier this year. He has represented PERC on the international reporting body CRIRSCO since 2020 and is currently its Deputy-Chair and Chairperson elect. He is a member of the joint CRIRSCO-UNECE working group which was responsible for...
2025-11-2539 min
The UNFC PodcastEpisode 4: Ben Lepley, Mining ESG Consultant at SLR Consulting - Practical application of UNFC to Strategic ProjectsIn this episode we will be hearing about the realities of the practical application of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) to raw materials projects. Specifically, the Strategic Projects of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, where use of UNFC assessment is mandated. This episode’s guest is Ben Lepley of SLR Consulting who has supported Strategic Project promoters with their applications, which includes a UNFC assessment. We will be discussing his experience with the realities of the Strategic Project application process, and how they fit into the EU’s 2030 critical raw material goals. Hos...
2025-11-2043 min
The UNFC PodcastEpisode 3: Nicole Barlow, CEO of Purple Rock Inc - the importance of comprehensive access to dataIn Episode 3 of the podcast, we’ll be discussing the importance of comprehensive access to a broad and deep selection of data for those working in the raw materials sector, particularly in the context of UNFC and its diverse data requirements. We’ll be joined by Nicole Barlow, Founder and CEO of Purple Rock who will discuss the challenges involved in the data world both for industry and geosurveys, and also the opportunities to use historic data and records to fill in data gaps. 🎙️Hosted by: Alex Fuentes and Dr Matthew Grimshaw – Satarla...
2025-11-1831 min
The UNFC PodcastEpisode 2: Vitor Correia, Secretary General of the International Raw Materials Observatory - encouraging thoughtful conversations about mining perceptions and uniting EuropeOn this episode, we'll be delving into the world of raw materials policy. In particular, discussing the EU's Critical Raw Material Act and UNFC's integration within it.Joining us is Vitor Correia, Secretary General of the International Raw Materials Observatory, part of the UN expert group for resource management, and previously president of the European Federation of Geologists. We discuss how to encourage thoughtful conversations about mining perceptions and uniting Europe in this challenge.🎙️Hosted by: Alex Fuentes and Dr Chris Stockey – SatarlaFind out more about the UNFC Podcas...
2025-11-1349 min
The UNFC PodcastEpisode 1: Introduction to UNFCA new podcast from Satarla, and produced by Critical Productions, in the UNFC Podcast we will be exploring the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) through conversations with diverse voices from across the raw materials sector. Listen in to learn more about how UNFC has ended up in the spotlight after its inclusion in the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), not only just within the EU, but also globally.Featuring: Alex Fuentes, Dr Chris Stockey, and Dr Matthew Grimshaw – SatarlaJoin series hosts Alex, Chris, and Matt as they expl...
2025-11-1016 minThe UNFC PodcastThe UNFC Podcast Trailer🚀 The UNFC Podcast is Launching!Satarla is thrilled to announce the launch of The UNFC Podcast, produced by Critical Productions!In this podcast we will be exploring the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) through conversations with diverse voices from across the raw materials sector. Listen in to learn more about how UNFC has ended up in the spotlight after its inclusion in the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), not only within the EU, but also globally.Join hosts Alex Fuentes, Dr. Chris...
2025-11-0701 min
Fieldfisher's PodcastAfrica Week 2024: Tackling ESG compliance in the mining sectorIn this insightful episode of Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024 podcast, hosts Quinton Newcomb, Partner, and Natalie Quinlivan, Director, from Fieldfisher's commercial crime team, along with special guest Dr. Sarah Gordon, CEO of Satarla, delve into ESG compliance in the mining sector. Dr. Gordon explains the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their impact on the mining industry, particularly in the transition to net zero. The discussion sheds light on the essential role of minerals and metals from mining in developing renewable technologies. The podcast also navigates the societal challenges mining faces, especially in Africa, and h...
2024-10-1628 min
Content With PurposeMaterial Change: Resourcing Net Zero - Building BlocksIt’s time to create a new vision of the materials and minerals sector. Sarah Gordon, CEO of Satarla and IOM3’s Dr. Emily Radley discuss strategies to promote diversity, STEM learning and attracting new talent as the core building blocks of the sector’s development. This is Episode 6 of 6 of Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero, a podcast series hosted by physicist, oceanographer and broadcaster Helen Czerski, and produced in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).Check out the Content With Purpose Podcast for more on unlocking the potential of the gree...
2023-04-2839 min
Zurich InsuranceUsing Risk to Build ResilienceWelcome to The Risk OpportunityHow do companies use risk to create resilience? How can they turn adversity into opportunity? Bloomberg Media Studios and Zurich host this series of conversations that explore the global risks affecting us all. From climate change, to conflict, from technology to security, each episode will ask the experts how we can face the future better prepared.Listen to our first episode - Using Risk to Build ResilienceWe are living in an age of unprecedented change. As we confront familiar challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates, how can...
2023-03-0727 min
Brought to you by Chemistry2.3 How ethical is mining for battery materials?Where do the materials for batteries come from? What are the human and environmental costs of mining, and what can we do to mitigate its effects?Professor Frances Wall from Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter and Dr Sarah Gordon – CEO and co-founder of Satarla – speak to us about the process of mining and processing precious metals, and about the social and environmental effects.Hosted by Dr. Alex LathbridgeProduced by Hiren Joshi and Elisabeth Ratcliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2022-06-2247 min
Geoscience FuturesSarah GordonMeet Sarah Gordon, our first guest. Sarah is the founder and chief executive of Satarla, a risk consultancy and training organisation; she has a background in exploration geology and is also a Trustee of the Geological Society in London. Forthright, energetic and witty, Sarah has strong ideas about the need for geoscience to embrace wider social goals. But she kicks off the conversation with the story of how her career in geoscience began, including a starring role for a visitor from outer space…
2021-10-1135 min
The Northern Miner PodcastEpisode 257: Risk management trends and online mining education, ft Satarla’s Dr. Sarah GordonIn this week’s episode, we discuss recent trends in risk management with Satarla CEO Sarah Gordon, who gives her views on the importance of sustainability and how miners can better measure their ESG credentials. She also talks about her new online course with Edumine.com, called ‘What is mining?’, and how it can benefit individuals who want to increase their knowledge of the mining sector.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features GigaMetals CEO Mark Jarvis discussing the company’s Turnagain sulphide nickel deposit in British Columbia. Visit them...
2021-09-2159 min
The Northern Miner PodcastEpisode 257: Risk management trends and online mining education, ft Satarla’s Dr. Sarah GordonIn this week’s episode, we discuss recent trends in risk management with Satarla CEO Sarah Gordon, who gives her views on the importance of sustainability and how miners can better measure their ESG credentials. She also talks about her new online course with Edumine.com, called ‘What is mining?’, and how it can benefit individuals who want to increase their knowledge of the mining sector.
All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli.
This week’s CEO Spotlight features GigaMetals CEO Mark Jarvis discussing the company’s Turnagain sulphide nickel deposit in British Columbia. Visit them online at: https://gigametals...
2021-09-2159 min
Dig DeepRisk Management In Mining – with Sarah Gordon of SatarlaIn this podcast, we speak to Sarah Gordon, Managing Director at Satarla who are a global network of trainers, consultants and researchers who believe that risk management should be practical and enable real decisions to be made and acted on, with mining at the core of their business. Sarah often speaks at events and after seeing her talk earlier this year, and also having heard her speak at the recent Mines & Money event in London, I’m excited she agreed to appear on this podcast. We talk about how she got her first graduate role and gives so...
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