By Strategic Mining Communications
The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we look at the world of finance that’s driving mining industry projects. From policy and activism’s effects on banking decisions, to alternative avenues for finance - what’s the current state of play? Nick Rees of Bridgend Capital comes through with the insights in this chat with Jodie and Sarah-Joy, against a backdrop of the Bowen Basin’s major trends and current acquisitions and divesments.
Tune in to find out:
The financing challenges faced by coal and critical minerals alike
When the financing landscape shifted, and how alternative financing plays a role
Nick’s outlook on the future of coal in the Bowen Basin
A surprising link between beer and coal
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dig into the potential for collaboration between mining and agriculture, thanks to a fairly common rock in the Bowen Basin (and no, it’s not coal!). Join Jodie and Sarah-Joy as we chat with Carbonaught CEO Andrew Pedley about the opportunities that basalt presents to both industries in the Bowen Basin.
Tune in to find out:
How crushed basalt from mine sites can be more than just waste or overburden
What basalt actually has to do with carbon removal and environmental challenges
The potential for global impact in both food production and emissions
What thinking differently can do for the future of mining.
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about nuclear power, and the compelling arguments for nuclear to be a part of Australia’s energy mix.
Tune in to find out:
What it would take to operate nuclear power in Australia from the 2030s
What a nuclear future looks like for the mining industry
Why climate activists are realising that nuclear isn’t a bad idea
If the economic argument for nuclear really stacks up
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat about everything from how to cook rice in under 5 minutes (have a listen, we promise it’s relevant) to mental health with the fascinating Nathan Turner of Onsite Rental Group.
Tune in to find out:
The difference between working in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea and Australia
The lessons a former chef can bring over to the mining industry
How the mining industry’s sentiment is shaping up for the short- and long-term
And last (but certainly not least), the incredible importance of mental health awareness and advocacy in mining.
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat about everything from how to cook rice in under 5 minutes (have a listen, we promise it’s relevant) to mental health with the fascinating Nathan Turner of Onsite Rental Group.
Tune in to find out:
The difference between working in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea and Australia
The lessons a former chef can bring over to the mining industry
How the mining industry’s sentiment is shaping up for the short- and long-term
And last (but certainly not least), the incredible importance of mental health awareness and advocacy in mining.
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat emissions and the future of the industry with Michael Rosegren of QMetCo.
Tune in to find out:
The reason potential mining engineers may be missing out on decades of a great career
How changes to emissions legislation affect the industry
What ‘green-shifting’ is and how it hurts industry
The major differences between a big company and a smaller miner
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat with strategist, technology leader and all-around go-getter Theodora Le Souquet. Theodora leads Canaria Technologies and we chatted to her about technology (obviously), AI and the future.
Tune in to find out:
Why AI can’t get to the future first (and why Theodora hopes the robots take our jobs)
How predictive biometrics solve problems proactively
Why Theodora is bullish about automation
And why ‘hoping for the best’ isn’t a valid approach to technology.
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we discuss the ‘critical resource called coal’ with Michelle Manook of the World Coal Association.
Tune in to find out:
How the WCA as a ‘think tank’ is changing the representation of our industry
Why coal’s contribution to society goes far beyond combustion
The importance of not making a trade-off between development and decarbonisation
How the renewables lobby is undermining its own agenda
Why asking the media to support coal is a waste of time (and what we should do instead)
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about changing the narrative with Kate Campbell of Bravus.
Tune in to find out:
Why fighting fear with facts is an effective communications strategy
The surprising impact of FIFO on communications for industry
What our own industry gets wrong about future demand for coal
Why the Carmichael project has had to ‘try harder’
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we catch up with QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane to talk about royalties, industry trends like ESG, and where we’re headed. His answers might surprise you!
Tune in to find out:
News on a project that’s been around for 20 years and is finally seeing major progress
What really happened around consultation on Queensland’s controversial royalties hike
What Queenslanders don’t understand about coal
The hurdles that are in front of Queensland’s net zero targets.
Nothing is off the table - come and join us in the BBMC Crib Room!
The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.