SEG Podcast: Discovery to Recovery

Delve into stories and up-to-date discussions relevant to economic geology that explore the technical, scientific, and human aspects of the world of ore deposits. Each episode is filled with current geoscience and technology topics in mineral exploration and mining.

Podcast purpose and values.

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Purpose of Discovery to Recovery

This podcast aims to bring together stories of the geoscience, technology, and people related to exploration and development of mineral deposits. The audience are generally geoscientists, many of whom are economic geologists. The hope is to have broad appeal and to highlight ideas, science, and approaches to our profession that are intriguing, educational, and thought-provoking. Technical language is used, but typically clarified and explained such that the material is generally accessible.

Podcast Values

• Respect: for everybody, for indigenous peoples, communities, environment.
• Diversity and inclusion: representation of individuals from all backgrounds and identities.
• Honest: fair and considered when tackling the tough questions.
• International: we showcase ideas, thoughts, and opinions from individuals and organizations all over the world.
• Sustainable: mining for the low carbon future and circular economy.
• Social: community engagement is a key theme.

Podcast Tone and Voice — We Want Listeners to Feel...

• Thoughtful (they are hearing interesting concepts; in a way they haven’t thought about before).
• Surprised (they learn something new).
• Inspired (they want to take the knowledge they’ve learned and create action - either by sharing with others, implementing in their day-to-day work, or by learning more).
• Motivated (to improve social and environmental practices).
• Engaged (wanting to participate in community discussion after listening, online or offline).