A podcast produced by the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG), bringing you geoscience and technology stories from the world of ore deposits. Season 3 is sponsored by Goldspot.
Latest episodes
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27 min
SEG 2025 Student Chapter Challenge 3: New Technologies and the Future of Geoscience
The future of geoscience is being shaped by our students. In this episode host Joy Carter showcases two top student entries. We're diving into emerging technologies and exploring h…
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25 min
SEG 2025 Student Chapter Challenge 2: Copper & Uranium Potential in Latin America
What is the potential for copper mineralization in the northern Peruvian Andes? Could uranium be important in the future of South America? Today's episode features two of the top S…
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28 min
SEG 2025 Student Chapter Challenge 1: What It Means to Be An Explorer
What does it mean to be a geologist and an explorer? With introductions by Joy Carter, this is the first of three special episodes. We hear from two individuals with a rich history…
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57. Arizona’s Porphyry Copper Story: Exploring the Tectonic and Geologic History of the Laramide Province
Host Maxwell Porter is joined by two experts to explore the geological and tectonic evolution of the iconic Laramide Porphyry Copper Province, focusing on its complex geodynamic hi…
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58 min
56. The Future of Mining - Innovative Pathways to a Skilled Workforce
Host Anne Thompson explores the diverse and innovative methods being employed in Australia to build and retain the technical workforce in the mining industry. From attracting new t…
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55. Diamonds in Transition: Markets, Mining and the Future
The diamond industry has a rich and complex history, influenced by discoveries, geoscience and marketing. Join host Halley Keevil as she explores the industry’s history from the on…
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53 min
54. The Bushveld - Decoding a Mega-magmatic Mineral System
Dive deep into a mega-magmatic mineral system — the Bushveld Complex with host Maxwell Porter. Max is joined by Professor Wolfgang Maier and Dr. Erin Thompson who share their insig…
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55 min
53. Advancing Science and Discovery in Australia - SEG 2025
Come explore geoscience innovation and collaboration in Australia with host Anne Thompson. We talk to researchers at three universities and one geologic survey - who are also all i…
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1 h 00
52. Redefining Exploration Business Models - Changing Perceptions and Attracting Capital
Alternative business models in mineral exploration and mining can build value for communities, benefit resource companies and influence perceptions in our industry. This episode hi…
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26 min
SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 3: Exploring Deposit Models and Mineral Systems from China to Peru
We are thrilled to bring you the top entries from the 2024 SEG Student Chapter Podcast Challenge as a special set of three episodes. This is the third and final bonus episode in th…
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28 min
SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 2: Evolution of Geology in Brazil to the Mineral Potential of Northern Engl…
We are thrilled to bring you the top entries from the 2024 SEG Student Chapter Podcast Challenge as a special set of three episodes. This second episode in the mini-series pairs th…
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28 min
SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 1: Mining Challenges from Greenland to the Deep Sea
We are thrilled to bring you the top entries from the 2024 SEG Student Chapter Podcast Challenge as a special set of three episodes. This episode pairs the 2024 Bronze winner with…
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53 min
51. Africa - Geoscience Capacity Building and Collaboration for the Future
What is needed to build geoscience skills for mining and exploration in Africa? This wide-ranging panel discussion highlights industry, academic and government perspectives on esta…
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57 min
50. The Diverse Mineral Deposits and Geology of Namibia
Namibia is a country of diverse geology and mineral deposits that is also embracing the green energy transition. The diversity of critical minerals and metals and the expansion of…
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49. Lithium Brines, Clays and Pegmatites - Understanding a Metal on the Move
Understanding the earth processes that control lithium is key to exploration and developing the resources needed for society and the energy transition. The lightest of the metals,…
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49 min
48. Big Data Wrangling for Core Sensing Technology
As our geo-toolkit expands, how can we equip ourselves to deal with these large volumes of highly diverse, dense data that are available and at higher speeds than ever before? This…
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56 min
47. Core Sensing Technology for Mineral Exploration and Mining - What, How and Why?
Drill core scanning technology is rapidly developing for use in exploration and mining. The future holds great promise if we can leverage all the data sets available from multiple…
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53 min
46. Rethinking Mineral Exploration - Less Carbon, Less Water, Better Data
Reducing the environmental impact of mineral exploration can reap benefits beyond the immediate obvious reduction of harm on the local flora and fauna. Perhaps unexpected for some…
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54 min
45. Career and Family in Exploration - the Benefits of Balance for the Industry
How can we balance the demands of careers in exploration with family life? How has the industry at large dealt with this in the past versus how companies handle it today? Filling t…
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50 min
44. Seeing the Rocks - New Ideas in the Kiruna Mining District, Northern Sweden
The Kiruna Mining District, 200km north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden, is well known for the giant Kiruna Iron-Oxide-Apatite (IOA) deposit. The district has a long history of iron…