In this episode of Hearts & Mines, we sit down with Ian Murray, a seasoned mining executive and company director with more than 25 years’ experience in South Africa and Australia. From his early leadership of DRDGOLD to steering Gold Road Resources through its transformation into a leading gold producer, Ian shares insights on growth, governance, and guiding companies through change. Now serving on the Boards of Black Rock Mining, Arafura Rare Earths, and Jupiter Mines, he reflects on the leadership principles that drive long-term value and success in an evolving global resources industry.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Initial Thoughts on Leadership and Delegation

01:00 Guest Introduction: Ian Murray

04:45 Early Life, Sailing, and Growing Up in South Africa

09:40 The Importance of Community Engagement and Social License

12:45 Career Path from Accounting to Mining

15:15 Defining Effective Leadership and Empowerment

17:00 Decision-Making and Maturity with Imperfect Information

23:15 Focus on Current Projects and Social License Challenges

28:00 Board Diversity, Building Teams, and Hiring Leaders

31:00 CEO Selection and Future Skill Sets

39:30 Challenges: Talent Pipeline, FIFO, and the Image of Mining

47:30 Rapid Fire Questions

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