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The BBMC Crib Room Podcast

by Strategic Mining Communications

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

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Episodes

  1. E40: Exploration, Innovation and Coal's Critical Future with Caoilin Chestnutt

    Executive geologist and board director Caoilin Chestnutt joins us in The Crib Room, sharing her remarkable journey from accidentally enrolling in geology at Trinity College Dublin to becoming a trailblazer in Australia's mining sector. In our chat, Caoilin offers expertise spanning gold, coal and...

  2. E39: Trust, Innovation and Mining's "People Challenge" with Tim Strong

    This episode is the one where Tim Strong, CEO of Waterline Projects, shares his journey from farm kid dreaming of big machinery to leading an engineering consultancy in Queensland's resources sector. We talk about: Leadership through trust and transparency - Building client relationships by…

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  3. E38: Fighting for the Future of Coal with Nick Jorss

    In this episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast, Nick Jorss, Executive Chairman of Bowen Coking Coal and founder of Coal Australia, joins us for a passionate discussion about the coal industry's struggles under the Queensland royalties regime. With Bowen Coking Coal currently fighting to save 500...

  4. E37: Reshaping Resources Policy with Janette Hewson

    We're back! This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we catch up with Janette Hewson, CEO of the Queensland Resources Council, just over 12 months after she took on the job. From policy to approvals, royalties, the next generation and the sector's resilience - we cover a whole...

  5. E36: Mining finance, risk and investment with Nick Rees

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we look at the world of finance that's driving mining industry projects. From policy and activism's effects on banking decisions, to alternative avenues for finance - what's the current state of play? Nick Rees of Bridgend Capital comes...

  6. E35: The critical mineral called basalt with Andrew Pedley

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dig into the potential for collaboration between mining and agriculture, thanks to a fairly common rock in the Bowen Basin (and no, it's not coal!). Join Jodie and Sarah-Joy as we chat with Carbonaught CEO Andrew Pedley about the...

  7. E33: A voice for nuclear with Stephen Wilson

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about nuclear power, and the compelling arguments for nuclear to be a part of Australia's energy mix. Tune in to find out: What it would take to operate nuclear power in Australia from the 2030s What a nuclear future looks like…

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  8. E32: Mental health in mining with Nathan Turner

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat about everything from how to cook rice in under 5 minutes (have a listen, we promise it's relevant) to mental health with the fascinating Nathan Turner of Onsite Rental Group. Tune in to find out: The difference between working…

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  9. E31: Greenwash, green shift, greener with Michael Rosengren

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat emissions and the future of the industry with Michael Rosegren of QMetCo. Tune in to find out: The reason potential mining engineers may be missing out on decades of a great career How changes to emissions legislation affect the...

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

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat with strategist, technology leader and all-around go-getter Theodora Le Souquet. Theodora leads Canaria Technologies and we chatted to her about technology (obviously), AI and the future. Tune in to find out: Why AI can't get to...

  11. E29: Coal, contribution and communication with Michelle Manook

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we discuss the 'critical resource called coal' with Michelle Manook of the World Coal Association. Tune in to find out: How the WCA as a 'think tank' is changing the representation of our industry Why coal's contribution to society goes...

  12. E28: Activism and changing the narrative with Kate Campbell

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about changing the narrative with Kate Campbell of Bravus. Tune in to find out: Why fighting fear with facts is an effective communications strategy The surprising impact of FIFO on communications for industry What our own…

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

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we catch up with QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane to talk about royalties, industry trends like ESG, and where we're headed. His answers might surprise you! Tune in to find out: News on a project that's been around for 20 years and is...

  14. E26: Trends, Tech and Energy Transition with Tim Guinea

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about trends, tech and transition with Tim Guinea, Director of AAMG. Tim's built a successful business in autonomy and asset management, after working his way through the ranks of several mining industry businesses from a trade...

  15. E25: Safety, Culture and Instinct with Larnie Mackay

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk all things safety with Larnie Mackay, GM of MyneSight, a mining industry training organisation. Larnie has an amazing career background, having risen through the ranks at Anglo American to ultimately lead the team that created…

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  16. E24: Mining rehabilitation and soil science with Alison Price

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat soil science and rehabilitation with Alison Price of SoilCyclers, the winner of the 2022 Queensland Mining Contractor of the Year. Along with her JV partners Innovate Enviro and Cammel Consulting, Alison has changed how we think...

  17. E23: Mining booms and net zero with Allan Fidock

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about a Queensland coal mine's gutsy plan to get to zero emissions by 2050 - yes, it's entirely possible, and Allan Fidock of Batchfire tells us how. Tune in to find out: What you really need to know about mining and 'net zero'…

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  18. E22: Geology, exploration and the Future with Kim Wainwright

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk company startups, the future of exploration and skills shortages with the talented Kim Wainwright. Tune in to find out: How Kim manages her time to be a director of no less than 7 companies What a respite care organisation has to...

  19. E21: Mining, minerals and approvals with Mike Kaiser

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we go behind the scenes of the Department of Resources, and chat with Mike Kaiser, the Director-General. If you've ever wished you could catch up with the Director-General in the Crib Room, this is your chance. Tune in to find out…

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  20. E20: Psychological Safety and Big Lessons with Anton Guinea

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about safety - both physical and psychological. We're talking to Anton Guinea, motivational speaker and advocate for safety in industry. Tune in to find out: What happened the day that Anton nearly didn't come home from work Why...

  21. E19: Indigenous Women in Mining with Florence Drummond

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we speak with Florence Drummond, CEO of Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia. Florence has built her organisation from the ground up, creating visibility, voice and quality participation for Indigenous women in the sector....

  22. E17: Net Zero explained with Lisa France

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dive deep into net zero - what it actually is and what it means for the mining industry. We're talking with Lisa France - director of Climate Change Roadmap, environmental scientist and ex-politician. Tune in to find out: How to…

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  23. E16: The Big Questions with the Hon. Scott Stewart

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we interview Queensland's Minister for Resources, the Hon. Scott Stewart. We haven't spoken with Minister Stewart since he took on the portfolio, so we were keen to ask his views on the important issues facing mining in Queensland. Tune…

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  24. E15: Nuclear, mining and the environment with Dr Benjamin Heard

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat to Dr Benjamin Heard, an 'environmentalist voice for nuclear'. Surprisingly, nuclear and our industry don't have mutually exclusive futures - and we chat to Ben about what that future might look like. Tune in to find out: What...

  25. E14: Stories from the coalface with Ian Macfarlane

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we catch up with Ian Macfarlane of the Queensland Resources Council. Ian nearly needs no introduction, following a long career in politics and resources. Tune in to find out: The next big challenge for resources What Ian calls the…

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  26. E13: How technology transforms procurement with Darren Oliver

    In E13 of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast we enjoy finding out what makes Darren Oliver one of the industry's experts on procurement. Darren is Group Manager Procurement for Glencore Australia. Tune in to find out: What Darren's learned over 25 years with Glencore. How the procurement process is...

  27. E12: Opportunities and the power of 'thinking small' with Warren Pearce

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we discover what's on the horizon for minerals exploration and new projects. We're chatting with Warren Pearce, CEO of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies. Tune in to find out: The power of 'thinking small' and what it...

  28. E11: Inclusion, change and challenge with Maria Joyce

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about cultural change and women in the mining industry - fittingly, we recorded this ep on International Women's Day. We're chatting with Maria Joyce, Chief of Staff to BHP CEO Mike Henry. Tune in to find out: How Maria made it...

  29. E10: Diversity, data and operations with Mark Scott

    In the final episode for Season 1 of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast, we talk with Mark Scott, Chief Operating Officer of Hastings Deering. This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat career paths, diversity and the challenges of doing business internationally. Tune in to find...

  30. E9: Environment, activism and approvals with Ngaire Tranter

    Welcome to the BBMC Crib Room! Today we're speaking with Ngaire Tranter, founder and Director of Nitro Solutions, an environmental approvals consultancy working in the mining sector. Ngaire is an environmental scientist by trade, and she's been around the industry for as long as she can remember....

  31. EP8: Community Voices and Engagement with Kieren Moffat

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat about the future of community engagement and why we need to change the way that we think. We're chatting to Kieren Moffat, CEO of Voconiq, in this episode brought to you by Mackay Regional Council. Tune in to find out: Why...

  32. E7: Coal Marketing 101 with Mark Gresswell

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dive deep on global commodities markets - more exciting than it sounds! In this episode, brought to you by Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia, we're chatting with Mark Gresswell, director of Commodity Insights. Tune in to find…

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  33. EP 6 - Vision, green shoots and 'big small' companies with Michael Gray

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we take a ride through the ups and downs of the metallurgical coal market with Michael Gray - experienced industry executive and all-around good guy. In this episode, brought to you by Coxons Group Australia, we ask Michael all about his...

  34. E5: Shifting our innovation mindset with Sharna Glover

    This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about why 'the way it's always been' damages our industry. In this episode, brought to you by SMW Group, we examine innovation with Sharna Glover of technology company Imvelo. Tune in to find out: What industry 4.0 is really all...

  35. E4: Indigenous Engagement with Margarita Escartin

    The BBMC Crib Room Podcast exists to discuss what's happening in the Queensland mining industry, keeping you up to date when you might not be able to get out on site. We sat down recently with Margarita Escartin of Red Cliff Projects to chat indigenous engagement best practice. Fittingly, we...

  36. E3: Resources, rugby and culture with Nathan Sharpe

    Here we are again in the BBMC Crib Room - discussing what's happening in the Queensland mining industry and keeping you up to date when you might not be able to get out on site. This week on the podcast, we caught up with Nathan Sharpe - former rugby great and now Executive General Manager…

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  37. E2. Business Development with Dan Whitmore

    Here's the second episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast. We're here to discuss what's happening in the Queensland mining industry, keeping you up to date when you might not be able to get out on site. Today we're talking business development with Dan Whitmore, covering: the importance of...

  38. E1: The Big Questions with the Hon. Keith Pitt

    Welcome to the first interview of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast! We're here to discuss what's happening in the Queensland mining industry, keeping you up to date when you might not be able to get out on site. You might not ever get the chance to sit in the crib room and have smoko with the Federal...

  39. What is the BBMC Crib Room Podcast all about?

    Welcome to the first episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast! We're here to discuss what's happening in the Queensland mining industry, keeping you up to date when you might not be able to get out on site. Because this is our first episode, we want to talk a bit about what we're doing with this...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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

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What is The BBMC Crib Room Podcast about?

Hosts Sarah-Joy Pierce and Jodie Currie chat to the Queensland mining industry's movers and shakers, getting you the latest information to be a success in resources.Are you a small business servicing the mining industry? A contractor looking to find industry insights? An executive who wants to keep...

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