MineRP recently hosted a “Value Paper Competition,” inviting employees to submit whitepapers and thought pieces on how clients can extract more value from the MineRP platform. From block models to COVID-19 response strategies, the entries showcased a wealth of creativity and insight.

In this special series, hosts Jéan and Empie sit down with each author to unpack their ideas. In this kickoff episode, they introduce the competition and preview the upcoming conversations—starting with Gary Ralph’s thought-provoking paper, What Mining Clients Really Want.