The BBMC Crib Room Podcast Strategic Mining Communications

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
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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