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Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.

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Measured #48 - Mark Burnett

1 hr 12 min

In this conversation, Rene sits down with Mark Burnett (AMC Consultants) to explore the psychology behind mining industry decision-making, reporting codes, and self-regulation. They discuss reporting codes (thanks to Mark for the South African/SAMREC insights this episode), cognitive dissonance, fraud in mining, ethics, resource classification, overregulation, competent persons, and why the industry keeps repeating the same mistakes. This is a deep dive into mineral resource reporting, geological uncertainty, investor behaviour, and the human factors behind technical and regulatory frameworks. Topics include: • JORC Code, SAMREC Code and CRIRSCO reporting standards • Self-regulation in mining • Cognitive dissonance and rationalisation traps • Fraud, ethics, and decision-making in geology • Mineral resource classification and uncertainty • Competent Persons and reporting responsibilities • Overregulation, market reporting, and investor psychology If you work in mining, geology, resource estimation, or technical reporting, this discussion will give you a fresh perspective on the industry’s biggest structural (pun intended) and psychological challenges. Timestamps 01:35 Meet Mark Burnett 05:20 Why Smart People Stop Reading 09:26 History, Context & Better Decisions 13:05 Why Mining Keeps Repeating Mistakes 20:09 Fraud, Bias & the Rationalisation Trap 30:54 Should Psychology Be Mandatory? 41:56 Overregulation Is Killing Judgment 53:12 Classification, Uncertainty & False Precision 1:09:05 Fraud, Human Nature & Final Thoughts References:  00:10:15 – The Thirties: 1930–1940 in Great Britain by Malcolm Muggeridge (Hamish Hamilton, GB, 1940);  00:19:09 – The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind (Penguin Publishing Group, 2013);  00:19:27 – JORC 1972 report;  00:25:31 – The Big Score: Robert Friedland, INCO, and the Voisey’s Bay Hustle by Jacquie McNish (Doubleday Canada, 1998);  00:26:13 – Rae Commission...

Measured #47 - Sefton Darby

1 hr 12 min

In this conversation, René sits down with Sefton Darby to unpack why ESG has attracted so much backlash—and what that means for mining, permitting, and public trust. They talk about the difference between sustainability reporting and real-world outcomes, why “social performance” work often fails when it’s treated as purely external comms, and what the best operators do differently: long lead times, strong internal links to operations, and decisions that change based on community input.  They also dig into New Zealand’s fast-tracking debate, the growing pressure to “just get stuff done” amid geopolitical instability, and why cutting corners on regulation can backfire by reducing confidence and acceptance.  Finally, they get into the uncomfortable bits: the broken incentives in the exploration-to-mine pathway, why early-stage funding rarely supports social and environmental risk work, and what needs to change—skills, governance, investors, and public science—to build projects that can actually last.  Timestamps:  0:01:17 - Guest intro and the conversation agenda  0:02:46 - Setting the scene: career journey into mining policy  0:04:05 - UK government → EITI: corruption, transparency, and extractives  0:08:37 - Returning to NZ and moving into industry (Newmont/Waihi)  0:12:54 - Correnso project: community impacts and “social performance” realities  0:15:29 - Is anyone doing it right? What “good” looks like  0:21:30 - ESG noise, algorithms, and the fast-track era  0:28:35 - New Zealand fast-track + “Shaneocracy”: politics vs long-term licence 0:42:35 - Case examples and the “broken” exploration-to-mine model  0:58:36 - Public science, trust drivers, and why watering down regulation backfires  Subscribe / comment: I’d love to hear your take—what does “doing it well” actually look like in practice? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking poi...

Measured #46 - Realities of Consulting

1 hr 14 min

Why Projects Blow the Budget: Consultants Tell All Welcome to a deep-dive conversation on the realities of consulting and project management. In this episode, Rene sits down with industry leaders —Tarrant Elkington (GM, Snowden Optiro Consultants), Andrew Hall (MD, AMC Consultants), and Mark Noppé (ex-CEO, XSTRACT Consultants & Chair of SRK) —to explore why so many projects run over budget and what consultants can do about it. We kick off with a candid look at “strategic misrepresentation” and the cognitive biases that affect both consultants and clients, and why even the best teams underestimate costs. Hear candid stories, practical tips, and lessons learned on scoping, client communication, and the power of peer review. If you want to know what really happens behind the scenes in consulting, —and how to avoid common pitfalls, —this conversation is for you!. Timestamps: 16:11 - Having discussions as early as possible 17:05 - Frustration with Procurement departments? 18:59 - It's about communication, stupid! 20:17 - Flyvbjerg's Anchoring approach to project scoping 22:02 - Are you aware of your own anchoring bias? 22:22 - Iteration! 24:46 - Hidden cost, take it on the chin! 29:47 - Fixed-price quotes? 41:26 - Building feedback loops and milestones 43:33 - The Power of Peer Reviews 46:50 - Risk management, governance, boards. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

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Measured #48 - Mark Burnett

1 hr 12 min

In this conversation, Rene sits down with Mark Burnett (AMC Consultants) to explore the psychology behind mining industry decision-making, reporting codes, and self-regulation. They discuss reporting codes (thanks to Mark for the South African/SAMREC insights this episode), cognitive dissonance, fraud in mining, ethics, resource classification, overregulation, competent persons, and why the industry keeps repeating the same mistakes. This is a deep dive into mineral resource reporting, geological uncertainty, investor behaviour, and the human factors behind technical and regulatory frameworks. Topics include: • JORC Code, SAMREC Code and CRIRSCO reporting standards • Self-regulation in mining • Cognitive dissonance and rationalisation traps • Fraud, ethics, and decision-making in geology • Mineral resource classification and uncertainty • Competent Persons and reporting responsibilities • Overregulation, market reporting, and investor psychology If you work in mining, geology, resource estimation, or technical reporting, this discussion will give you a fresh perspective on the industry’s biggest structural (pun intended) and psychological challenges. Timestamps 01:35 Meet Mark Burnett 05:20 Why Smart People Stop Reading 09:26 History, Context & Better Decisions 13:05 Why Mining Keeps Repeating Mistakes 20:09 Fraud, Bias & the Rationalisation Trap 30:54 Should Psychology Be Mandatory? 41:56 Overregulation Is Killing Judgment 53:12 Classification, Uncertainty & False Precision 1:09:05 Fraud, Human Nature & Final Thoughts References:  00:10:15 – The Thirties: 1930–1940 in Great Britain by Malcolm Muggeridge (Hamish Hamilton, GB, 1940);  00:19:09 – The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind (Penguin Publishing Group, 2013);  00:19:27 – JORC 1972 report;  00:25:31 – The Big Score: Robert Friedland, INCO, and the Voisey’s Bay Hustle by Jacquie McNish (Doubleday Canada, 1998);  00:26:13 – Rae Commission...

Measured #47 - Sefton Darby

1 hr 12 min

In this conversation, René sits down with Sefton Darby to unpack why ESG has attracted so much backlash—and what that means for mining, permitting, and public trust. They talk about the difference between sustainability reporting and real-world outcomes, why “social performance” work often fails when it’s treated as purely external comms, and what the best operators do differently: long lead times, strong internal links to operations, and decisions that change based on community input.  They also dig into New Zealand’s fast-tracking debate, the growing pressure to “just get stuff done” amid geopolitical instability, and why cutting corners on regulation can backfire by reducing confidence and acceptance.  Finally, they get into the uncomfortable bits: the broken incentives in the exploration-to-mine pathway, why early-stage funding rarely supports social and environmental risk work, and what needs to change—skills, governance, investors, and public science—to build projects that can actually last.  Timestamps:  0:01:17 - Guest intro and the conversation agenda  0:02:46 - Setting the scene: career journey into mining policy  0:04:05 - UK government → EITI: corruption, transparency, and extractives  0:08:37 - Returning to NZ and moving into industry (Newmont/Waihi)  0:12:54 - Correnso project: community impacts and “social performance” realities  0:15:29 - Is anyone doing it right? What “good” looks like  0:21:30 - ESG noise, algorithms, and the fast-track era  0:28:35 - New Zealand fast-track + “Shaneocracy”: politics vs long-term licence 0:42:35 - Case examples and the “broken” exploration-to-mine model  0:58:36 - Public science, trust drivers, and why watering down regulation backfires  Subscribe / comment: I’d love to hear your take—what does “doing it well” actually look like in practice? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking poi...

Measured #46 - Realities of Consulting

1 hr 14 min

Why Projects Blow the Budget: Consultants Tell All Welcome to a deep-dive conversation on the realities of consulting and project management. In this episode, Rene sits down with industry leaders —Tarrant Elkington (GM, Snowden Optiro Consultants), Andrew Hall (MD, AMC Consultants), and Mark Noppé (ex-CEO, XSTRACT Consultants & Chair of SRK) —to explore why so many projects run over budget and what consultants can do about it. We kick off with a candid look at “strategic misrepresentation” and the cognitive biases that affect both consultants and clients, and why even the best teams underestimate costs. Hear candid stories, practical tips, and lessons learned on scoping, client communication, and the power of peer review. If you want to know what really happens behind the scenes in consulting, —and how to avoid common pitfalls, —this conversation is for you!. Timestamps: 16:11 - Having discussions as early as possible 17:05 - Frustration with Procurement departments? 18:59 - It's about communication, stupid! 20:17 - Flyvbjerg's Anchoring approach to project scoping 22:02 - Are you aware of your own anchoring bias? 22:22 - Iteration! 24:46 - Hidden cost, take it on the chin! 29:47 - Fixed-price quotes? 41:26 - Building feedback loops and milestones 43:33 - The Power of Peer Reviews 46:50 - Risk management, governance, boards. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #45 - Tim Craske

58 min

In this conversation, Tim Craske, Director and CEO Geowisdom and Thinker Events, and Rene explore how to drive the industry forward and inspire the next generation of geologists. Discussing the importance of scientific debate and the challenges of fostering innovation in the mining industry they touch on the need for long-term strategy, the impact of geopolitical shifts, and the role of mentoring and nurturing new talent.  Charles Darwin Discovery Mentoring Program - for further info visit www.thinker.events Timestamps: 02:48 The importance of work culture. 08:04 Industry problems - Closure of Geology courses in Australia 11:40 The industry is lacking strategy knowledge 15:17 Technology won't change exploration; a different perspective will. 20:36 Morrison Discovery Mentoring Program 27:23 Industry excitement 42:12 Challenge & debate - good for discovery? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #44 - Victoria Yehl

1 hr 23 min

Rene Sterk dives into the world of National Instrument 43-101 and its upcoming changes. Victoria Yehl, who has worked with the British Columbia Securities Commission for 9 years, shares her expertise on NI 43-101, explains the key changes proposed by the Canadian Securities Administrators, and discusses the importance of engaging technical communication.   Want to learn more about National Instrument 43-101? You can find a range of resources at www.bcsc.bc.ca/mining/ The public feedback period on the proposed NI 43-101 amendments ends on 10 October 2025. For more information: https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/-/media/PWS/New-Resources/Securities-Law/Instruments-and-Policies/Policy-4/43101-CSA-Notice-and-Request-for-Comment-June-12-2025.pdf?dt=20250609170103 Timestamps: 2:10 - Victoria discusses her background and journey from being a geologist to joining the BC Securities Commission (BCSC). 10:22 - The BCSC setup and how the team works together. 18:15 - Some of the interesting changes in NI43-101. 22:30 - The Vancouver Resource Investment Conference. 24:20 - Are Retail investors aware of the NI 43-101 report? 39:27 - PEA Disclosure. 56:37 - Classification problems with mineral resources. 01:10:00 - Overregulation? or are these rules helping investors. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #43 - Steve Beresford & Scott North

1 hr 10 min

In this thought-provoking conversation on the future of mining, Rene delves into the complexities of the mining industry with insights from industry experts Steve Beresford and Scott North. They explore the challenges of exploration, the impact of societal distractions, and the psychological and behavioural roots of the problem. Steve, a man of many hats, including Director of Power Metallic, Founder of Altai Resources, Adjunct Professor at UWA, and Exploration Geologist, and Scott, Co-Founder of Kamoa Capital and industry commentator, discuss why the industry struggles with exploration and the need for a shift in perception. They argue that money isn't the issue; rather, it's the desire to find deposits and the strategic decisions made along the way. Further info about Steve and Scott’s ventures can be found at: • Steve: https://www.altai-resources.com | https://www.powermetallic.com • Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-north-k/ Timestamps 02:15 - “Exploration issues are behavioural” 04:45 - or is it a finance issue? 15:12 - “If the project is going to fail, or if it is going to take 25 years, is a constant that is built in right at the very first decision”. 22:21 - Pointing out the behavioural patterns seen. 33:30 - Comparison between China and Australia’s critical minerals processing and skill set. 50:27 - The people required to tackle difficult projects. 1:00:07 - Being distracted by macroeconomics. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  Ti...

Measured #42 - Heath Arvidson

1 hr 1 min

Heath Arvidson, Chief Scientist at Quartex (formerly K2Fly), has a strong background in mining reconciliation and resource governance. He’s co-authored influential papers with Craig Morley and Rayleen Hargreaves, and recently published a white paper titled "A Management System for Mine Reconciliation", highlighting overlooked aspects of reconciliation. In this chat with Rene, Heath shares how public reporting standards like JORC have driven better practices in resource estimation—and how similar rigor could transform reconciliation. From building sustainable systems to empowering generalists over specialists, the discussion dives into the people, processes, and governance needed to make reconciliation a value-adding business function. A must-listen for anyone passionate about mining, data integrity, and continuous improvement. https://quartexsoftware.com/ - End-to-end software for high-risk industries Quartex helps companies in high-risk, asset-intensive industries operate safely and efficiently. From flight scheduling and accommodation to permitting and resource governance, you’ll have everything you need to run every site right. Timestamps: 01:36 - Heath's current focus - Reconciliation and Software Innovation. 07:00 - Quartex evolving Software for Governance and Training in Mining. 11:30 - Industry Challenges and the Push for Reconciliation Reform 18:00 - Bridging the gap in Mine reconciliation 35:00 - The Challenge of Standardizing Reconciliation Terminology 50:00 - Reconciliation as True Quality Control Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platfor...

Measured #41 - Mo Srivastava

1 min

In this episode of Measured, Rene interviews Mo Srivastava, a Senior Consultant at Red Dot 3D and renowned geostatistician. Reflecting on his dynamic career, Mo shares his continually evolving perspective on the philosophies that underpin consulting, as well as some memorable stories and anecdotes from his global travels. Mo and Rene discuss how effective and meaningful consulting needs to be more than simply supplying technical solutions — long-term success requires working with clients to ensure they also have the resources (and mindsets!) to sustain these outcomes.  Timestamps: 00:02:05: Working and travelling around the world 00:12:35: The philosophy of consulting 00:16:40: Project anecdotes 00:32:58: What is a ‘consultant’? 00:40:27: Finding joy in work 00:44:48: Risk taking and career progression 00:51:31: Probabilistic projections and reporting 01:10:23: Statistical significance and materiality 1:29:46: Subjective experience and judgment accuracy Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #40 - Rayleen Hargreaves

16 min

Rayleen Hargreaves, Principal Consultant at Snowden Optiro took time out of her busy schedule to answer René’s questions on reconciliation, the common issues encountered, and new industry tools that can assist with reconciliation.  Timestamps:  1:38 Why is it so hard to break reconciliation out of Excel?  7:19 Dealing with people problems in reconciliation  10:00 Should there be peer review and auditing guidelines?  12:17 Why we need more literature on underground reconciliation processes. 13:58 Is PowerBI a threat, or something that should be embraced? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #39 - Paul Hodkiewicz

22 min

After spending most of his working life within large organisations, Paul Hodkiewicz is now an independent consultant (Samarah Solutions). Following his participation in a panel discussion at the MRE conference last month, Paul sat down with Rene and discussed how to handle the data overload many of us face, and the need to be able to agree to disagree in order to solve the big problems facing our the industry. Timestamp: 2:23 Challenging the status quo. 6:33 Innovation and moving the needle 10:18 Resolution Reduction problem 12:50 Pixels to intervals – the translation gap in the industry 14:20 Drillholes as representative outcrops  17:40 Seeing possibilities in problems 18:22 Simple data tools and using what’s available 21:20 Future plans and teaching opportunities Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #38 - Mike Stewart

11 min

Mike Stewart is a Technical Domain Expert for Seequent, the creators of Leapfrog software. Mike was one of our first Measured podcast guests, and filmed Measured #5 with Rene back in July 2022, so it was about time for another chat.  Filmed at the AusIMM’s Mineral Resource Estimation Conference in Perth, Mike outlines new developments within Leapfrog, and discusses with Rene the value in the recent Seequent Evo release and Seequent's role in the future of Cloud-based applications and integrations. Timestamps:  1:02 - The new platform: Seequent Evo. 2:45 - How Evo works, and why it's game-changing. 5:55 - What are Seequent’s plans for improving geostatistical tools. 7:03 - Bringing the Seequent/Leapfrog experience to geostatistical tools.  11:00 - Seequent's future potential with AI, new algorithms, etc  Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #37 - Angus Tod

14 min

Rene caught up with Angus Tod, Vice President Global Commercial at Veracio, while he was on site at the MREC showcasing Veracio’s core scanning technology. They talked about the challenges in conveying the value new technology such as core scanning can bring to the industry. Veracio (https://www.veracio.com) provides mineral exploration and mining companies with a range of technology solutions that are specifically designed to improve the speed, richness, and reliability of core sample and downhole data. Time Stamps:  1:20 - Introducing Angus & Veracio.  6:15 - Why don't people proceed after a core scanning pilot study?  8:50 - Positive case studies  10:03 - Workflow problems, caused by the amount of data now being collected and data quantity.  13:48 - What's next for Veracio. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

UnMeasured

1 hr 57 min

Measured has been doing the rounds again, this time featuring a ‘Round Table’ meeting with several industry experts.  In this special episode of (Un)Measured, René sits down with Mark Hall, Jon Hronsky, Dave Lawie, Jacqui Coombes, and R. Mohan ("Mo") Srivastava to discuss their backgrounds and how and why they progressed in their respective fields. Join them as they discuss accidental careers, the highs and lows of business travel, good versus bad exploration, the impact of AI, impostor syndrome, and the need for good storytelling in geostatistics. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don’t forget to follow RSC on all out social media platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzK-OtNpJdGfJsj9_5yPpIQ  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast  Timestamps: 00:04:11 – Introductions: Who is round the table? 00:14:33 – The highs and lows of travelling for work. 00:20:47 – Planned and ‘accidental’ careers, and the need for flexibility. 00:38:06 – Mentoring and the need for good storytelling in geostatistics. 00:54:14 – AI and technology in modelling and resource estimation 00:58:09 – Risk: Innovation, proof of concept paralysis, and happy hominins.  01:11:40 – What is good exploration, and how does bad exploration differ from unsuccessful exploration? 01:18:51 – Impostor syndrome, experiences and solutions. 01:35:18 – Constructive debate and the need for effective critique. 01:52:07 – Dealing with uncertainty. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a ra...

Measured #36 - Bruce Armstrong

28 min

Measured hit the road earlier this month to catch up with friends and industry experts at the AusIMM’s Mineral Resource Estimation Conference in Perth.  In this episode, René is joined by Bruce Armstrong, Managing Director at and Co-Founder of Independent Mineral Standards (IMS), to discuss the journey of the company that Bruce started, and what motivated him Bruce to choose this the entrepreneurial pathway. They also chat about what makes IMS different, and cover highlight some of the technical issues when certifying challenges in preparing certified reference materials (CRMs), particularly for photon assaying. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Visit https://imstandards.com.au/ for more information on the development, manufacture and use of Certified Reference Materials.   Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzK-OtNpJdGfJsj9_5yPpIQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast  Timestamps:  01:30 - Establishing IMS 07:10 - Market Gaps & Specialties 11:10 - Misconceptions in Using & Manufacturing CRMs 15:50 - Certification Round Robin Process 22:48 - IMS's Crushed CRM for Photon Assaying 28:00 - Get in touch with IMS Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some o...

Measured #35 - Matt Briggs

20 min

Measured hit the road earlier this month to catch up with friends and industry experts at the AusIMM’s Mineral Resource Estimation Conference in Perth.  In this episode, René is joined by Matt Briggs, Non-Executive Director of Odyssey Gold, to discuss the Minerals Reporting Australia initiative that Matt has been influential in establishing. They discuss what led to the creation of the not-for-profit organisation, how it will be managed, and what it hopes to achieve.  Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Head over to https://www.mineralsreporting.org/ for more information on Minerals Reporting Australia Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzK-OtNpJdGfJsj9_5yPpIQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast  00:00: Introducing Matt & how Matt got involved in Minerals Reporting Australia (MRA)  02:35: MRA’s objectives 08:10: Governance: Who guards the guards?  10:50: Member Expectations & "Mandatory volunteering"  15:52: Altruism & Perceived Conflicts 20:20: How to apply to join MRA  Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn...

Measured #34 - Andrew Gillis

1 hr 2 min

Andrew Gillis from Redteam Projects (https://redteamprojects.com) joined me to discuss various mining industry topics, including capital project performance, risk management, and innovation within the mining industry.  Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: /rsc-mme-ltd    Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast  Timestamps 1:20 Introducing Andrew 3:06 Andrew’s background 10:00 Why Your Baby is Ugly 12:10 Global mega projects 17:00 Entrepreneurs and startups 30:30 What does success look like 47:00 Innovation 1:00:00 Connect with Andrew - Red Team plug! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #33 - Jon Taylor

59 min

Everyone is talking about how we’re facing a talent shortage in the minerals industry, so I sat down with Jon Taylor of Discovery Group, which specialises in technical and executive mining recruitment, to hear about the trends he’s seeing.  Jon discusses how to sell yourself and improve your CV, whether you should include a photo, the influence of AI in recruitment, and misconceptions about recruiters. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.   Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/XylcFyybhUs Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2005023/episodes/15015236 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok    #measuredpodcast   0:00: Introducing Jon 14:41: Industry recruitment trends 27:02: Selling yourself and your experience 32:50: Jon’s favourite questions 40:50: Dos and Don’ts of CVs 52:09: Discovery Group’s Approach 57:14: Concluding remarks on the skills shortage and industry outreach Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #32- Andy Clay

1 hr 11 min

Should we use ranges on our publicly reported resource estimates to better reflect uncertainty? In this episode, I sit down with Andy Clay to hear how he sees the world of resource classification and variance in estimations. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/XylcFyybhUs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast 0:00: Prelude 5:08: Introducing Andy Clay 7:59: Reporting codes 34:56: Variance towers 56:30: Case study 1:00:10: Concluding remarks on reporting and classification Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #31- Jill Terry

1 hr 20 min

Rapidly advancing to the highest level of technical management in Tier-1 companies, while raising a family in challenging jurisdictions, Jill Terry also casually trained for a half marathon on the side! If you don’t get inspiration from this conversation, then we don’t know who next to talk to! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/xxEgagv7KCY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 1:05 Introducing Jill 7:15 Working in PNG and Laos 17:14 Diversity and inclusion 28:29 Educational Development Tools 36:10 ESG 47:11 Which companies are getting it right? 01:02:15 Corporate Strategy 01:11:25 What’s next for Jill? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #30- Jun Cowan

1 hr 20 min

The conceptual founder of Leapfrog, Jun Cowan has an abundance of knowledge to share about geological modelling. Jun joins Rene in the Dunedin studio to discuss how he got his start, Leapfrog and his latest paper. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/8-2QPbG-3wg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 1:40 Introducing Jun 9:21 Joining SRK and developing ideas 13:26 Making geological sections 19:39 “Auto Domaining” 23:03 Leapfrog – the journey 31:42 Jun’s paper 39:00 What should not have changed in the software 50:20 Our Responsibility  54:50 Education 1:04:55 Thoughts on the Parker Challenge 1:09:52 Revisiting Jun’s paper 1:12:40 Dealing with the naysayers Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #29- Scott Dunham & Mike Job

1 hr 29 min

Returning to the Measured Podcast, Scott Dunham is joined by Mike Job as both get into domaining with Rene. The trio also discuss the recent AusIMM Mineral Resource Estimation Conference, The Parker Challenge and capturing uncertainty. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/NZWkanK9FWw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:11 Introducing Mike and Scott 3:55 The MREC Domaining Session and what was left on the table 13:35 Discussing the term “geological domaining” as opposed to “estimation domaining” 16:20 Boundary analysis 20:20 Are we stuck in the grade shell space? 24:13 Redefining what a “domain” is 25:24 Is domaining an easy target? 31:35 Is domaining essential for sparse data? 34:00 Should domaining be given to the most experienced geo? 41:20 Grade shell effectiveness 45:35 Rene’s theory 48:00 Quantifying uncertainty 53:50 The Parker Challenge and training data 1:00:30 Auto domaining 1:03:30 Bootstrapping 1:07:53 Pertinent components of your model 1:14:45 Capturing Uncertainty 1:21:27 Deposit error margins Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on a...

Measured #28- Ben Cooke

1 hr 1 min

How laboratories function is often a mystery to many. Rene is joined by Ben Cooke as they dive into laboratory processes, the Photon Assay, and what is in the pipeline for ALS. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/HDzi0p8hUcM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:49 Introducing Ben 5:58 The changes in the industry Ben has seen 11:34 “Points of difference” and working with clients 20:43 Lab audits 25:11 Lab sampling techniques 32:00 The CRM mystery 40:41 Fusion & Assay process 43:09 Photon Assay 50:55 What’s in the pipeline for ALS? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #27- Dick Minnitt

59 min

Now retired, Dick Minnitt still remains one of the prominent minds in the field of geostatistics. Dick joins Rene to discuss moving forward in the sampling space, what Dick has been working on in his "retirement' and what SHOULD be done in the lab. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/7NhFfVbeoQ0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:32 Introducing Dick 4:45 Is the sampling space moving forward? 8:11 What work needs to be done to grapple with the challenges? 11:52 The counter arguments to Dick's paper 17:40 Who is going to make the change? 23:35 The grouping and segregation error 32:00 The rice experiment and proving Dick's theory 35:51 Ripple versus Core splitter 40:50 Introducing additional variance 49:20 What Dick has been working on 58:15 What is on Dick's mind? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Data QA/QC & pXRF

31 min

Rene and RSC General Manager – Geoscience Dr Michael Gazley take a look at the data quality management system for Portable XRF, including the quality of data the instrument produces, Quality Control and pXRF versus laboratory data. #measuredpodcast Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WSozN7W2Lw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok 0:34 Introducing the pXRF and the quality of data 2:14 What is the purpose/objective? 4:26 The QA/QC sample does not exist 8:21 Quality Control 12:43 Sensible performance 15:25 Variance of the system 17:52 Controlling the data set 20:35 Accuracy, precision and correcting for bias 22:40 pXRF vs laboratory data 25:20 Avoiding bad data 26:30 Reporting data to JORC 28:44 The future of pXRF and reporting data Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

measured #26- Andrew Paterson

33 min

Collaboration is very topical in the industry right now. Rene is joined by Great Boulder Resources Managing Director Andrew Paterson, as the two get into collaboration, competitiveness and being different in the industry. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQSzF1621DY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 1:48 Introducing Andrew 5:55 Great Boulder Resources 9:00 Generalists vs Specialists 10:30 Collaboration 12:19 CEO Network 17:00 Competitiveness in the industry 19:40 Being "Different" 23:50 The next generation of CEOs 29:40 Andrew's involvement in other groups Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Do Competent Persons own their work, and can they keep it when they leave their employers?

32 min

Do Competent Persons own their work, and can they keep it when they leave their employers? Rene discusses this debate with Steve Rose, Morrie Goodz and Kym Livesley, highlighting the issue and putting forward potential ideas surrounding the topic. Steve’s thoughts on the topic over on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steve-rose-2a752219_how-long-should-a-competent-person-retain-activity-7043392161056247809-JtQG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/onbp9nrxJkg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok 0:00 Do Competent Persons own their work, and can they keep it when they leave their employers? 1:20 Introducing Steve, Morrie and Kym 2:53 What brought Steve to put this question online? 4:15 Who keeps the data? 9:47 Steve on clauses & conflicts 13:10 Morrie and Kym on JORC and contracts  19:06 The problem with cyber security 27:40 The potential of the AusIMM and other professional societies in guiding the Competent Person Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://w...

Measured #25- Pim van Geffen

57 min

"Collaboration in the industry" In this instalment of the #measuredpodcast, Pim van Geffen and Rene get into a very interesting discussion about collaboration in the industry. How do we get there? How is uncertainty captured? What is the potential of Artificial Intelligence in collaboration? All this, and more… Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube:  @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rsc_gram TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:06 Introducing Pim 11:10 PDAC & ESG 16:43 How we get to the point of collaboration 28:27 The potential of AI in collaboration 29:14 Learnings from all the data 36:23 Data sharing 39:02 Capturing uncertainty 42:44 QA/QC 46:46 The motivations behind our actions (Drive- Daniel Pink) 53:45 Shifts in retail investor attitudes 55:33 What is on Pim’s mind Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #24- Richard Morrow

53 min

Fresh off the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Rene talks with Melbourne Mining Club Chairman Richard Morrow. Richard and Rene discuss the forum, the Melbourne Mining Club, the industry’s public image, and much more! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/phN9F82cCxI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:43 The Future Minerals Forum & industry changes in the Middle East 13:50 Revelations from the Future Minerals Forum 25:28 The IPO Market 34:09 The Industry, investment & public image 41:30 Melbourne Mining Club 46:09 Selecting speakers 50:58 Advancing the industry 52:50 Richard’s final thoughts Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #23- Kieren Moffat

54 min

Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #22- Francis Macdonald

42 min

Munich-based Francis MacDonald is the Co-Founder of Kenorland Minerals Ltd, and the CEO of Li-FT. Rene and Francis discuss starting a company, Li-FT & the Lithium movement, growing a team and much more! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://youtu.be/tCp3IjntAYA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:09 Introducing Francis 10:25 Starting Kenorland 21:40 The Kenorland business model 24:40 Li-FT 26:00 Is the Lithium movement sustainable? 28:30 Li-FT and Metallurgy  31:50 Growing a team 35:50 The next milestone for Li-FT 37:19 What’s on Francis’s mind? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #21- Allan Trench

1 hr 31 min

Allan Trench is an Author, MBA Director & Professor at the University of Western Australia Business School, and a well-known name in the industry. Allan and Rene discuss the value of a MBA in running exploration companies, they muse about Chat GPT, speculate on the future of gold mining, and much more. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/JgMd_aGQ0YY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast 3:40 Introducing Allan 10:00 The MBA debate https://www.amazon.com/Co-Opetition-Adam-M-Brandenburger/dp/0385479506  16:12 The ASX landscape 28:00 Allan’s students & “data crunch” 30:56 Growing the pie in Geology tertiary education 39:28 Chat GPT and AI https://www.miningnews.net/strictly-boardroom/opinion/1444881/90-seconds-on-leadership (paywall) 41:42 What is Allan working on? https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3512681 (Allan’s Green Gold paper) 51:10 Will we be mining gold in 50 years? 1:01:42 Learning & Reputation 1:06:39 Board Composition & Governance https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Rots-Head-Boardrooms-Developing/dp/1846683297  https://www.amazon.com/Success-Equation-Untangling-Business-Investing-ebook/dp/B00A07FR4W  1:16:30 Standard Mineral Resources 1:20:00 Creating the right analysis brackets 1:22:30 Allan’s crystal ball for 2023 Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but als...

Measured #20- Chad Peters

1 hr 1 min

This week Rene talks to Chad Peters, Founder, President, CEO & Director of Ridgeline Minerals. Chad and Rene talk Chad's meteoric rise, being "different" in an industry where everyone claims to be, and marketing to shareholders. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5cudcq7Bgs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:36 Introducing Chad and starting Ridgeline 7:05 A moment of realisation…. 9:23 Building a team 16:53 Being "different" 19:05 Taking on unwanted projects 24:03 Dealing with shareholders 29:58 Social media 33:24 Thoughts on the Gold market 36:33 ASX vs TSX 41:22 Mining & sustainability 46:20 Competing with Crypto and other growing industries 49:12 Chad's final thoughts Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #19- Nick Tate

1 hr 5 min

Nick Tate is the King of Geology YouTube, with his channel GeologyUpSkill amassing almost 12,000 subscribers and an astonishing 465,000+ views! Rene and Nick discuss Nick's career, how he broke into the YouTube scene and his motivation for sharing his wealth of knowledge. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 1:30 Introducing Nick 10:45 Exploring in Laos 15:39 20 Rules of Exploration and the Down-Up approach 23:20 Rule 20 31:00 What made Nick pick up the camera 39:23 YouTube goals 44:28 What draws people to his channel 45:55 The Creative Process 57:00 Risks to your brand 59:09 What else is on Nick’s mind? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #18- Tim Sennett & Dr. James Tickner

1 hr 14 min

In a Measured first, René is joined by two guests this week! René chats with Chrysos Corporation Chief Technology Officer Dr James Tickner and Technical Services Team Leader Tim Sennett about the developments and innovations being made at Chrysos, particularly the PhotonAssay. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/sYtwtLnm-k8 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 3:08 Introducing Tim 7:20 Introducing James 10:10 What's happening at Chrysos 13:15 Marketing the PhotonAssay 27:20 Training people in the technology and going commercial 33:15 The sampling process - precision & accuracy 44:04 Convincing consultants 47:46 What are people expecting from the data? 50:45 Nigel Brand’s paper: https://www.appliedgeochemists.org/images/Explore/Explore%20Number%20169%20December%202015.pdf  54:30 Encouraging innovation and new technology in the mining industry 1:01:01 The PhotonAssay & JORC 1:05:10 THAT moment of realisation 1:08:20 Sandy's podcast: https://youtu.be/W1PmnPO8mXQ 1:10:40 Environmental Impacts of the PhotonAssay Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on al...

Measured #17- Stuart Marsters

58 min

Stuart Masters is an experienced head in the industry, with enough war stories to fill several books! René and Stuart sit down and talk about the industry, challenges we are facing and innovations being made. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17VZNuczEE4 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:44 Introducing Stuart 6:40 Driving innovation by challenging the status quo 9:45 Auditing 14:30 Report Writing 16:40 Stuart & JORC 20:10 Issues with "Competence" and the growing complexities within the industry 35:12 Stuart's standout companies 38:12 Company Culture 40:40 Stuart & Resource Geology 42:49 Making Interpretations 47:00 Innovations in the industry 49:30 Data interpreting 53:10 Top 3 things we need to wrestle with as an industry Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #16- Scott Dunham

1 hr 25 min

A very experienced campaigner in the Resource field, Scott Dunham has a passion for sharing knowledge and opinions with the rest of the Mining and Resource industry. Join Rene and Scott as they talk what needs to change in the industry, Machine Learning, Cancel Culture, and much more. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/R-qu8bxPv_Y LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Timestamps 2:25 Introducing Scott 7:15 Problems Solving & going independent in consulting 11:57 Are the consulting models working? 17:47 Shortages in Resource Geologists and training the modern geo 23:40 Risk mediation 28:10 Cancel Culture in the industry? 37:54 The problem with resource geology 45:31 How to revamp a system 54:48 Where is change coming from? 56:30 The Competent Persons discussion 1:09:54 The risks in rushing changes 1:13:30 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #15- Deborah Lord

1 hr 2 min

Rene sits down to chat with Deborah Lord, Director & Principal of VRM, specialists in mineral asset valuation. Rene and Deborah go into depth about how ESG affects projects, dealing with transgressions in the industry, and trying to solve issues in the education space. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/GhBv7m_aPYw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps 2:31 Introducing Deborah 8:10 VRM 10:30 Deborah and how she got into the valuation space  21:13 How ESG effects projects 29:40 Regulation and Over-Regulation  31:50 Dealing with transgressions: Iso Standards and auditing standards 50:54 Uncertainty & Risk in valuation 54:48 Deborah's thoughts on the education space #measuredpodcast Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #14- Shawn Hood

1 hr 3 min

This week, René is joined by Chief Technology Officer Shawn Hood from GoldSpot Discoveries (recently renamed EarthLabs Inc.). GoldSpot is a leading technology company leveraging artificial intelligence and data science to transform the mineral discovery process and is a key partner of RSC. GoldSpot is at the forefront of Machine Learning developments in the industry, and Shawn takes the time to discuss this, as well as many of the issues that come with innovation. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StebHYgVu2A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps 2:26 Introducing Shawn 10:00 Machine Learning: Data problem vs People problem 20:00 Dealing with change in the industry 22:47 GoldSpot: Balancing client service and R&D 30:40 Tools that have worked for GoldSpot (John Carranza’s PREDICTIVE MAPPING OF MINERAL PROSPECTIVITY IN AREAS WITHOUT KNOWN MINERAL DEPOSITS paper- https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...) 40:30 Tools GoldSpot is currently developing 44:40 GoldSpot’s products 49:20 Innovations from a domain perspective 54:10 Anxieties around reporting Machine Learning results #measuredpodcast Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of...

Measured #13- Courtney Pacey

53 min

René talks to VM Drilling General Manager Courtney Pacey in this week’s instalment of the #measuredpodcast. Courtney gets into the thick of RC drilling, and what can be done to potentially bridge a few gaps in the understanding of the method between drillers and the rest of us. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! 2:24 Introducing Courtney 4:53 Working for VM Drilling 7:10 Where Diggers & Dealers see the industry heading  8:50 VM and drilling for gold 10:00 How Courtney got to VM Drilling 13:00 VM Drilling Recruitment 15:30 The future of VM Drilling 16:56 Rigs & Preventative Maintenance  20:03 What clients want in a contract 31:00 The Driller/Client relationship 38:40 Shifts in sampling tool demand 42:20 Sample quality 44:27 Shroud tolerance 47:55 What a geologist should look out for in drilling 50:34 What’s next for Courtney YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZtsTCcm1uM0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry pe...

Measured #12- Dr Sandra Occhipinti

1 hr 2 min

This week, Rene talks with Dr Sandra Occhipinti. Sandra is the Research Director at CSIRO (The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation), the home of Australia’s Scientific research. In this talk, Sandra provides expert analysis on the developments in the industry, and talks about some of the great innovations coming out of her team. Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! 2:18 introducing Sandra 10:00 CSIRO 16:42 Sandra on CSIRO’s research 25:01 Conservatism within the industry- encouraging people to adapt to the new technology 29:28 CSIRO & Recruitment 35:10 Innovation in the industry 44:20 The developments we should be taking more notice of 53:40 Learning from failure YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1PmnPO8mXQ&t=601s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok #measuredpodcast Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #11- Dr Jon Hronsky

1 hr 12 min

"I don't want any bosses, I don't want any employees" Rene has known this week's guest, Dr Jon Hronsky, for a while now. Jon joins Rene to talk company culture,  being self-employed, ore-forming processes and much more! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! 2:41 Introducing Jon 13:10 Company culture 17:30 Jon’s advisory work 20:30 Benefits of being self-employed 22:38 Use of Machine Learning 27:25 The Art and Science of Exploration Targeting 47:40 Jon’s Senior Exploration Management course (https://www.wesminllc.com/wms-sponsored-events/) 54:57 Geologists & The Future Workforce 1:02:15 Making Geoscience exciting (https://www.ausimm.com/news-and-media/community-news/geoscience-society-april-2022-newsletter/) 1:03:10 Ore-forming processes 1:07:40 Why Jon wants to see more people working in geoscience research (https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/the-mineral-system-concept-the-key-to-exploration-targeting) Video: https://youtu.be/AqO6uaJMOlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://w...

Measured #10- Dr Brett Davis

56 min

"Miserable conditions, and I loved it!" This week Rene converses with Olinda Gold Principal Structural Geologist Dr Brett Davis. Brett brings some real insight to this instalment of the #measuredpodcast, from what makes a good structural geologist, to the tough puzzles, to dealing with failure. It was a pleasure to have Brett so enjoy and subscribe! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms!  | 0:54 | Introducing Brett  | 3:18 | Why understanding structural geology makes a difference to a project  | 9:52 | What makes a good structural geologist?  | 17:10 | Working with different clients  | 19:58 | The tough puzzles  | 22:28 | Geology training  | 0:24:10 | The global education space  | 0:27:50 | Brett on the Nexus programme  | 0:30:58 | Virtual Core Logging; Structural geology & technology  | 0:37:00 | LinkedIn  | 0:38:45 | Old school vs new school technology  | 0:41:40 | Eritrea  | 0:46:43 | Dealing with failures  | 0:55:01 | Ego in the industry YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzK-OtNpJdGfJsj9_5yPpIQ/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social...

Measured #9- Todd Houlahan

1 hr 10 min

This week: Everything Portable XRF! In this instalment of the #measuredpodcast, Olympus IMS Director of International Mining Todd Houlahan comes on to talk pXRF, the future of mining technology, and much more! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Timestamps 1:30 Todd & Rene's journeys into pXRF 6:31 Bit of history: pXRF's acceptance in the mining industry over the years 17:15 Building your own pXRF? Keeping technology in vogue. 23:59 Is there more ground to gain on precision and accuracy? 0:30:20 Olympus' point of difference, R&D, and testimonials. 0:36:28 pXRF value proposition. 0:40:30 pXRF vs Labs: Why isn't everyone adopting XRF? 0:44:00 Moving forward with new technology. 0:47:20 Innovation & Collaboration: the future of XRF (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwmMgWYdeVc). 0:57:03 Talks James Buskard: https://www.pdac.ca/convention/programming/exploration-insights/sessions/exploration-insights/exploration-insights-online Ayesha Ahmed: https://www.pdac.ca/convention/programming/exploration-insights/sessions/exploration-insights/exploration-insights-online  0:58:00 The power of multi-element data in down-stream workflows such as resource estimation 1:03:16 pXRF & JORC Additional materials: Camiro pXRF Study https://www.appliedgeochemists.org/images/stories/XRF/pXRF Report Phase I Report rev Oct 2013.pdf https://www.appliedgeochemists.org/images/stories/XRF/pXRF2-Report_Dec_29_2013.pdf Ayesha Ahmed Copper Fertility https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332165570_Assessing_copper_fertility_of_intrusive_rocks_using_field_portable_X-Ra...

Measured #8- Dr Richard Lilly

57 min

"A real melting pot of geological ideas" Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. In today’s conversation, René talks to Dr Richard Lilly, creator of the National Exploration Undercover School (NExUS) programme, administrated through the University of Adelaide. They discuss Richard's work with NExUS, the challenges in educating young people about the importance of geology and the extractive industry, and the general reshaping of the global education environment as a whole. Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Timestamps:  1:04 Introducing Richard 5:55 What has and hasn't changed in Universities over the years (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-4x-hIKVYg) 13:01 The Online learning revolution and filling the geoscience education gaps 19:22 Nexus 27:45 Upscaling, funding 36:35 Future of Nexus 41:00 Mining Industry Advocacy: rewards and challenges 46:18 Reshaping geology education  Youtube: https://youtu.be/19ev7Pi7HnY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #meas...

Measured #7- Dr Jacqui Coombes

45 min

"Amira: The Secret Sauce of Collaboration”  Measured is RSC’s brand-new podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  René Sterk and Jacqui Coombes discuss several hot-button topics at the minute in the latest episode of the #measuredpodcast. From trying to work out where Jacqui finds the time, to travel advice, this is not one to miss! Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: https://youtu.be/v3vF9zsr-gk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps  | 1:17 | Jacqui's career background  | 6:45 | Jacqui: How DO you find the time?  | 10:25 | Amira  | 14:05 | Research and Development: Should we do more?   | 17:18 | Juggling the interests of Amira members  | 22:06 | A recession caused by supply issues  | 28:17 | What Amira is working on  | 32:15 | Jacqui's books https://www.amazon.com/ID-like-MIK-Estimation-Techniques-ebook/dp/B01HRQ7XN6  | 37:50 | Would you return to teaching?  | 39:10 | Lessons learnt in our industry journeys  | 44:55 | Some travel advice! Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok  #measuredpodcast

Measured #6- Bruce Harvey

59 min

   "Less than half of them are ever going to be developed, for social reasons" Measured is RSC’s brand-new podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  In the 6th instalment of the #measuredpodcast, René is joined by resolution88 Director & Principal, Bruce Harvey. René and Bruce discuss what is happening with ESG in the mining industry, how ESG education works, and where mining stands in the socio-political landscape. Youtube: https://youtu.be/x6XIxS-dwl8 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps    0:35 A bit about Bruce    4:55 What is ESG? 10:05 The ESG Scorecard 13:54 Where the Scorecard numbers come from 16:00 Are we overcorrecting? 21:20 The importance of competent people in reporting & ESG 27:37 AusIMM ESG course 29:56 What are we not doing in the ESG space? 32:39 Who is going to fill the education gaps? 38:29 Is education moving in the right direction? 46:29 Consultants and ESG 50:25 Mining in the current political landscape 54:47 ESG in Resource Estimation 57:15 Connecting with local communities on projects Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Instagram: rsc_gram  TikTok: rsc_tiktok...

Measured #5- Mike Stewart

53 min

"Geometry modelling is not geology modelling"  Measured is RSC’s brand-new podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Mike Stewart is a Technical Domain Expert for Seequent, creators of Leapfrog software. In this edition of the #measuredpodcast, René sits down with Mike to discuss what resource geologists should know about the software-side of the equation. They dispel some common myths around geo modelling, and banter about what the future of resource modelling looks like.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzK-OtNpJdGfJsj9_5yPpIQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-... Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps          0:41 Introduction and Mike's career & background     9:50 Working with Seequent  10:58 From Mapping to Consulting to Software  14:00 Workflows, Recipes and Best practices  16:43 Domaining  21:10 Machine Learning geological modelling: good or bad?  24:30 Paper and Leapfrog discussion  36:45 Learning how to Domain  40:19 Domaining disasters  44:10 Leapfrog Edge and the challenges of programming  51:40 Geology and education Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

Measured #4- Haydon Mort

32 min

"The way we've been communicating so far has been targeting a very narrow demographic" Measured is RSC’s brand-new podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. In this edition of the #measuredpodcast, René sits down with Geologize CEO & Director Dr Haydon Mort. René and Haydon discuss the disconnect between the industry and younger geologists, using empathy in communication, and Haydon's course. Please enjoy, don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Audio: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2005023.rss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps: 0:34 Haydon's career & background 3:58 Why geologists are not connecting with the younger generation 6:55 What needs to change in the system 9:00 The mine and the brain 13:24 Using empathy in communication 16:34 Good and bad examples of ways to communicate what we do as miners 19:16 Haydon's course 22:22 How do we centralise the green debate? 27:09 Do we actually have any power to change course or will the pendulum swing regardless? 30:39 Haydon's course: https://training.geologize.org/courses/live Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! YouTube: @rscyoutube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd  Insta...

Measured #3- Steve Hunt

1 hr 10 min

"You don't just casually become a competent person" Measured is RSC’s brand-new podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. René talks with JORC Committee Chair Steve Hunt in this week's edition of the #measuredpodcast. In this discussion, René and Steve talk about some of the anticipated changes in JORC, and cover the Competent Person debate. Please enjoy, don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzK-OtNpJdGfJsj9_5yPpIQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd/ Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps 0:50 Introducing Steve and talking about his trip 2:20 Steve's background- how did he get into JORC? 4:59 Difference between what the corporate and consulting worlds do with JORC 7:03 How the JORC committee is selected 11:30 Reviewing the JORC system 13:10 Why the JORC code needs to be revised 15:50 The ESG space and the risks of over correcting 22:30 How are we going to weave the concepts of these contributing experts into JORC reporting? 0:27:29 Do we need to change the Competent Person structure? 0:31:23 Better checks and balances for QC 0:37:40 Singling out Competent Persons 0:40:00 Complaints review process 0:48:50 Wanting change and wanting to change 0:51:15 JORC branding and reputation 0:54:27 What even is a JORC report 0:59:31 Hybrid solution to public reports? 1:02:41 addressing the issues with RPEE 1:05:30 Transparency and holding Competent Persons accountable 1:08:14 What next for Steve? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of t...

Measured #2- Dr Geoff Lyman

54 min

"I've taken Gy's Sampling Theory further... and finished it off" Measured is RSC’s brand-new podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces. This week René chats to Dr Geoff Lyman, author of "Theory and Practice of Particulate Sampling". Geoff and René discuss Geoff's background, Gy's Sampling Theory, the role of sampling conferences in 2022, and a wide array of other topics.  Please enjoy, don't forget to follow RSC on all our social media platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzK-OtNpJdGfJsj9_5yPpIQ/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd/ Instagram: rscmme TikTok: rsc_tiktok Timestamps 1:20 Geoff's Background - How did he get into "sampling"? 4:15 Mathematics and Gy 8:33 If sampling has been "solved", then why do we still need sampling conferences? 12:01 How to demonstrate cost savings by changing sampling approach 16:50 Data Quality Objectives & The Good ol' Fit-for-Purpose: How do we quantify Quality? 23:31 The Gy Sampling Club: an Echo Chamber? 24:18 Heterogeneity Studies 29::48 Link to Dick Minnitt's paper (http://saimm.org.za/Journal/v107n08p513.pdf)  32:46 Simulations & Sampling Equipment 36:05 Stop-belt sampling 37:39 Bench-top rotary sample dividers 44:34 Major areas of future change? Measured is RSC’s podcast series, with RSC Managing Director and Principal Consultant René Sterk conversing with a range of industry personalities. Expect a range of talking points, many with a technical theme, but also some of our industry friends sharing anecdotes about their career in the mineral exploration and mining sector and thoughts on some of the issues the industry faces.  Please enjoy, and don't forget to...

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