The BBMC Crib Room Podcast

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Hosts Sarah-Joy Pierce and Jodie Currie chat to the Queensland mining industry’s movers and shakers, getting you the latest information to be a success in resources. Are you a small business servicing the mining industry? A contractor looking to find industry insights? An executive who wants to keep their finger on the pulse? This is the podcast for you. With interviews, timely inside information and bite-size episodes, it’s the perfect thing to listen to while you’re flying or driving to site. Get your head in the mining game with the Crib Room podcast.

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E36: Mining finance, risk and investment with Nick Rees

Apr 14 2024 40 mins

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 backdr

E35: The critical mineral called basalt with Andrew Pedley

Mar 03 2024 25 mins

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 fi

E33: A voice for nuclear with Stephen Wilson

Nov 08 2023 31 mins

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�

E32: Mental health in mining with Nathan Turner

Oct 11 2023 37 mins

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 ch

E31: Greenwash, green shift, greener with Michael Rosengren

Aug 02 2023 49 mins

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 dif

E30: AI, technology and the future with Theodora Le Souquet

Jul 10 2023 28 mins

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 predicti

E29: Coal, contribution and communication with Michelle Manook

Jun 20 2023 28 mins

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 betwe

E28: Activism and changing the narrative with Kate Campbell

May 02 2023 33 mins

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

E27: Royalties, ESG and the future of the industry with Ian Macfarlane

Mar 30 2023 27 mins

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 Quee

E26: Trends, Tech and Energy Transition with Tim Guinea

Dec 04 2022 29 mins

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about trends, tech and transition with Tim Guinea, Director of AAMG. Tim’s built a successful business in autonomy and asset management, after working his way through the ranks of several mining industry businesses from a trade background. Tune in to find out: The unexpected challenges of launching a new busin