Our Resources : Mining, Earth, Science, and Society

by Caelen Burand

Is modern mining sustainable? How does mining interact with our world? This podcast explores the complexity of our highly needed but finite mineral resources. Each month we invite thoughtful experts from diverse fields to passionately discuss mineral resourcing and modernity. The host, Caelen Burand, founder and director of Young Mining Professionals Arizona aims to critically examine big-picture topics like corporate social re ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Lynnette Hutson on Mining as a Business and Succeeding as a Mining Professional

    Lynnette Hutson on Mining as a Business and Succeeding as a Mining Professional

    S01 E11
    01:02:13

    Lynnette Hutson is a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona but has a rich and exciting background within the mining industry. Starting as a geo she has worked various "stretch" jobs to find herself making business decisions, engineering, and continuing to ask for new training to excel within her position. Through this she has developed a well-rounded understanding of the mining industry and corporate culture. The conversation is a "crash course" in corporate culture and also highlights the opportunities for young professionals to lead from the bottom up.

  • Dr. Corinne Unger on the Dynamism Involved with Designing for Forever

    Dr. Corinne Unger on the Dynamism Involved with Designing for Forever

    S01 E10
    54:16

    Mining is theoretically a short-term activity. Mines extract resources, invest in their community's, and produce value then fade into the past. This is the goal of every mine, but the reality is significantly different. Mines change the landscape and subsurface. Learning how we manage this, plan for the inevitable alteration, and design for post-mine life represents a major knowledge gap. The reclamation of mined lands is a relatively new concept across the globe but has grown incredibly important in a short period of time and will only increase in significance. Planning for mined lands to be used after the mine has closed requires an evaluation of the dynamics between communities, governments, and companies and is difficult to complete. This episode explores this space in the Australian context and outlines the most pressing challenges we face. Find a list of publications by clicking here

  • 2023 Special: Introduction to the Our Resources Podcast

    2023 Special: Introduction to the Our Resources Podcast

    S01 E09
    44:58

    Welcome to the first Our Resources monologue! It is meant to introduce me, the host, the podcast, and give a future outlook. Through the episode I hope to convince you that this podcast is worth your time and that by listening you will be better prepared to improve our world. If there are any disagreements, comments, or questions about what I mention during the episode, reach out at caeburand@gmail.com .

  • Stephen Williams on Entrepreneurship, Interdisciplinary Education, and Mining's Future

    Stephen Williams on Entrepreneurship, Interdisciplinary Education, and Mining's Future

    S01 E08
    46:17

    Stephen Williams in a metallurgical engineer turned investor relations expert for Bluestone Resources, an up and coming epithermal gold project in Guatemala. During today's episode, Stephen shares his experiences as a professional engineer and within the financial sector. He shares his insights on how interdisciplinarism is essential for our industry, 21st century due diligence and mineral resource governance, and explains the nature of mineral resource entrepreneurship.

  • Adam Hawkins on Modern Mining, Regulation, Policy, and Our Society's Role

    Adam Hawkins on Modern Mining, Regulation, Policy, and Our Society's Role

    S01 E07
    40:21

    Adam Hawkins is a social governance expert from Global External Relations. He has experience working within mining throughout the globe and particularly within the Southwest US, During the episode he shares his experiences working with government officials and communities, espouses on the best and worst mining legislation, and makes recommendations for our nation to improve mineral resource policy. He is particularly passionate about reforming abandoned mine lands and speaks passionately about his experiences with Cactus Mine, a new copper mine in central AZ.