Best Geoscience Podcasts (2025)

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Geoscience 101: Jason Cosford 47:20

2h ago47:20

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Send us a text Many industries need both engineers and geoscientists to make their operations successful. In Canada, most of the provincial and territorial regulators that oversee the engineering profession also oversee the geoscience profession. In this episode we take a break from engineering and sit down with Jason Cosford to learn about geoscie…

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Innovative Approaches to Attracting Talent in Geoscience 36:47

28d ago36:47

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In this episode we chat to Graham Grant, CEO of Seequent, world leaders in earth-modelling, analysis, data management and collaboration software. They help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster. Graham has a background in logistics and shipping and has been with Seequent for the past 13 y…

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American Tungsten's IMA Mine Project: Reviving a Historic Asset for Modern Industry 21:51

3d ago21:51

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In this episode, we chat with Ali Haji, CEO of American Tungsten Ltd, a listed Canadian exploration company focused on advancing high-grade magnetite mineral properties with its flagship asset, the IMA Mine Project in Idaho. Ali has over 20 years in metals and mining, investment management, and publicly-listed capital markets experience, where he h…

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From Military to Mining: Alex Walker's Journey and East Star Resources' Growth in Kazakhstan 33:20

7d ago33:20

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In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared back in Episodes 298 and 451, Alex Walker, CEO of East Star Resources, are focused on the discovery and development of VMS, porphyry and sediment hosted copper deposits in Kazakhstan. A former captain in the Australian Army Reserves, Alex has more than 15 years of investment banking, mining fi…

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52. Redefining Exploration Business Models - Changing Perceptions and Attracting Capital 1:00:46

1d ago1:00:46

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Alternative business models in mineral exploration and mining can build value for communities, benefit resource companies and influence perceptions in our industry. This episode highlights two innovative companies who are changing the business of mining: Nations Royalty and VRIFY. Nations Royalty, a TSXV-listed royalty company, is focused on creati…

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Exploring High-Grade Gold Districts: Rua Gold's Journey in Reefton and Beyond 50:44

10d ago50:44

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In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in October 2024 (Episode 479). Robert Eckford, CEO of Rua Gold, a junior gold mining exploration company exploring two historic high-grade gold districts across New Zealand. Robert is a Chartered Accountant and a Master in Mineral Economics, where he began his career as a mining auditor and co…

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The Importance of Early Planning: How Mining Companies Can Optimise Tailings Storage Facility Closures 25:15

14d ago25:15

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In this episode, we chat with Justin Walls, a principal consultant specializing in tailings and mine closures for SRK Consulting in Australia, who are a global firm that provides technical services for mining and exploration projects. Justin discusses looking at proactive tailings closure and why balancing compliance, reducing liabilities, and addi…

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Control Systems, Power, and Safety: Cory Dumalski 40:06

8d ago40:06

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Send us a text Many things in our world run on power and contain electronics. As a result, there is a demand for electronic and electrical engineers in almost all sectors. In this episode we sit down with Cory Dumalski to talk about his career as an Electronic Systems engineer. Cory has over 17 years of experience working in a variety of industries…

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Canstar Resources' Strategic Joint Venture with VMS Mining Corporation 45:24

17d ago45:24

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In this episode, we have a returning guest who appeared in Jan 2025 (Episode 497), Juan Carlos, President and CEO of Canstar Resources, a TSX-Venture listed junior miner focused on mineral exploration in Newfoundland, Canada. Juan has 15 years of experience in executive management, capital markets, finance, and commercial and strategic development.…

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The Tapanahony Gold Project: A Deep Dive into Suriname's Rich Geology and Exploration Opportunities 23:21

21d ago23:21

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In this episode, we chat with Oscar Louzada and Rayiez Bhoelan of Sranan Gold, who are a Canadian exploration company advancing the Tapanahony Project in Suriname's Guiana Shield, targeting multimillion-ounce gold deposits. They give us an overview of the company and their Tapanahony Gold Project, Suirname as a mining jurisdiction, their collaborat…

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Exploring the Impact of Commodity Price Fluctuations on Mining Investments with Richard Carleton 40:24

24d ago40:24

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In this episode, we chat with Richard Carleton, CEO of the Canadian Securities Exchange, who provides a modern and efficient alternative for companies looking to access the Canadian public capital markets With qualifications in law and history, Richard and the CSE team have positioned the exchange to take a leading role in the provision of public c…

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Episode 416 - "Life is a Physics Exam" 54:59

21d ago54:59

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This week we talk about how we power our instruments in the field and all of the weird and wonderful ways they fail. Including getting turned into charcoal by lightning! Fun Paper Friday Why does ketchup splatter? Find out! Arstechnica Article Cuttle, Callum, and Christopher W. MacMinn. "Dynamics of compression-driven gas-liquid displacement in a c…

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The Potash Industry – Talking with a Cavern Engineer: Caitlin Knaus 39:20

22d ago39:20

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Send us a text Did you know that roughly 30% of the world’s potash is produced in Saskatchewan? That is significant! Potash companies need large teams of operators, technicians, geoscientists, and engineers to have successful potash mines that are safe, economical, and environmentally viable. In this episode we sit down with Caitlin Knaus to talk a…

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Maximising Uptime and Efficiency: The Role of Gearless Mill Drives in Modern Mining Operations 25:26

1M ago25:26

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In this episode, we chat with Wilson Monteiro, Global Business Line Manager for Gearless Mill Drives at ABB who are a leading provider of technologies and solutions for various industries, such as mining in motion, process and robotics. Wilson tells us about ABB, gearless technology, predictive maintenance, automation, digitalisation, and much more…

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The Impact of Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Factors on Gold Prices 30:44

27d ago30:44

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In this episode, we chat with Krishan Gopaul, Senior Research Analyst at the World Gold Council, who are the authority on Gold. They explore the unique gold market and industry research, producing analysis, commentary, and insights on the precious metal to improve the understanding, access, and trust in the yellow metal. Krishan has been with the W…

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Empowering Communities: African Gold's Commitment to ESG Initiatives in Cote d'Ivoire 27:19

1M ago27:19

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In this episode, we chat with Adam Oehlman, CEO of African Gold, an ASX-listed junior explorer who are exploring and developing a multi-million ounce potential at the Didievi Gold project in Côte d’Ivoire. With qualifications in Geology, Mineral and Energy Economics and an MBA, Adam is an experienced mining professional with a strong background in …

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Transforming Waste into Value: The Role of Allonnia in Modern Mining Practices 27:31

1M ago27:31

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In this episode we chat to Nicole Richards, CEO of Allonnia, who are a company harnessing nature to solve the biggest environmental challenges for net positive impact. They transform liability into value by leveraging the power of biotechnology and engineered systems to help our customers reach their ESG goals in a waste-free world. Nicole has over…

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I Survived 1st Year… and 2nd Year: Holden Rogers 44:01

1M ago44:01

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Send us a text Going to university to study engineering is not easy. Many students report seeing a drop in grades, difficult courses, and a high work load with labs and lectures. In many ways, students have to learn time management skills, develop good study habits, and ask for help when they need it. In this episode we sit down with Holden Rogers …

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Building a Sustainable Future: How Switch Metals Plans to Address ESG Challenges in Mining 35:42

1M ago35:42

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In this episode, we chat with Karl Akueson, Founder, CEO, and Director of Switch Metals, who are the largest holder of coltan (tantalum and niobium) and lithium licences in Côte d’Ivoire with over 3,000 km2 of licences with their flagship project being the Issia coltan project. Karl is a natural resources entrepreneur and former investment banker w…

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Episode 415 - "Fiat 500 Volcanic Bomb" 48:12

1M ago48:12

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This week we talk hail, Vesuvius, volcanic bombs, and vitrified brains. Scandone, Roberto, Lisetta Giacomelli, and Mauro Rosi. "Death, Survival and Damage during the 79 AD Eruption of Vesuvius which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum." J. Res. Didact. Geogr 2 (2019): 5-30. Fun Paper Friday An amazing new finding shows that brains were vitrified or t…

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Exploring New Frontiers: Andrew Hume on Thor Energy's Natural Hydrogen and Helium Ventures 47:33

2M ago47:33

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In this episode, we chat with Andrew Hume, the MD of Thor Energy, a dual-listed exploration company (ASX and AIM) focused on natural hydrogen and helium, with a significant footprint in the highly prospective South Australian region. In addition to their clean energy focus, they maintain a diversified portfolio of strategic metal projects in uraniu…

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The Vizcachitas Project: A Game-Changer in Chile's Copper Landscape 35:41

2M ago35:41

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In this episode, we chat with Santiago Montt, CEO of Los Andes Copper, who are focused on developing its 100% owned tier one Vizcachitas copper-molybdenum porphyry project in Chile. Vizcachitas is one of the largest advanced copper deposits in the Americas.Santiago is a seasoned mining executive with over a decade of experience in multinational min…

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Episode 414 - "Closed Because of Landslide" 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

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Shannon's class took a trip to study catestrophic sedimentation... and they found it! John switched back to a Mac after 5 years. Join us for these and other exciting updates! Fun Paper Friday Find out how alcohol and an eye puffer machine cominbed with magnets can teach us about where our motor skills reside in the brain. Johansson, Fredrik, et al.…

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Community Engagement and Sustainable Practices: Calibre Mining's Commitment to Local Development 57:25

2M ago57:25

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In this episode, we chat with Ryan King, Senior VP Corporate Development and IR for Calibre Mining, who are a Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington in the USA, and Nicaragua. Ryan has over 1…

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BONUS: Behind the Scenes - Celebrating Our 1st Anniversary 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Send us a text It is hard to believe that Engineering Conversations is already celebrating its first anniversary! To recognize the occasion, I thought it would be fun to do a “behind the scenes” episode. Justin Gwilliam is back on the show with a list of questions that dive into this podcasting journey. Thank you to all of the guests who have been …

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A Career in Structural Engineering: Mohsen Rassem 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Send us a text Structural engineers are involved in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other infrastructure that we find throughout the world. People often do not think about whether a building or bridge is safe when we use it, but structural engineers have worked hard to design and build safe projects that get us…

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From Gold Rush to Modern Mining: The Untapped Potential of Brazil's Tapajós Region 36:42

2M ago36:42

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In this episode, we chat with Alan Carter, President & CEO of Cabral Gold, a mineral exploration company with a focus on gold and copper with a key asset, the Cuiú Cuiú gold project located in Northern Brazil. A geologist by background, Alan has an extensive career across South America so is well-positioned to develop this gold project in Brazil, a…

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The Path to Production at Talisker Resources 51:06

2M ago51:06

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In this episode, we have a returning guests who appeared back in May 2022 (Episode 239), Terry Harbort, President, CEO and Director or Talisker Resources, a junior mining company involved in the exploration of gold projects of two advanced stage projects, the Bralorne Gold Complex and the Ladner Gold Project, both advanced stage projects with signi…

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Tungsten's Rising Importance: A Deep Dive into the Market and Guardian's Role in U.S. Supply Chains 28:16

2M ago28:16

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In the episode, we chat with Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, a UK based development company focused on critical and precious metals exploration. The company owns the flagship Pilot Mountain Project in Nevada, which is believed to host the largest undeveloped tungsten deposit on American soil. Oliver is a geologist and has over 10 y…

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Episode 413 - "Waterfalls I Have Loved" 57:30

2M ago57:30

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Turner Falls, Oklahoma A rare waterfall that grows outward due to travertine deposition instead of eroding backward. Formed by spring-fed Honey Creek flowing through Ordovician limestone, creating massive travertine deposits. Pe'ePe'e Falls, Hawai'i (Big Island) ~80 ft falls in downtown Hilo, part of the Wailuku River flowing between Mauna Kea and …

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Unlocking the Future of Energy: John Passalacqua on First Phosphate's Role in the LFP Battery Revolution 24:31

2M ago24:31

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In this episode, we chat with John Passalacqua, CEO and Director of First Phosphate, who are a mineral development company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of cathode active material for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry. First Phosphate is committed to producing at high purity level, in a r…

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Engineering Services Within a First Nation: Darlynn Lavallee 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Send us a text Environmental engineers play an important role in helping communities and industry function in sustainable and responsible frameworks that protect the public and the environment. First Nations communities in Canada have many engineering challenges that need to be addressed with both sound engineering and cultural considerations. In t…

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Digging Deeper: The Importance of Mining Education in Today's World 53:43

2M ago53:43

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In this episode, we chat to Luke Rogers, who is an experienced mining and mineral processing executive whose work has taken him all over the world providing technical capability and support to mining companies in developing countries across a range of commodities. An avid listener to the podcast, we have a general chat about education and learning …

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Exploration to Discovery: Patrick Elliott Discusses the Future of Mining in Peru and Chile 31:37

3M ago31:37

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In this episode, we chat with Patrick Elliot, President and CEO of Forte Minerals Corp, a listed Canadian exploration company committed to maximizing shareholder value through acquiring, exploring, discovering, and developing copper and gold projects in Chile and Peru. With a geology and mineral economics background, Patrick has over 17 years' expe…

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Scott Vincent on the Future of Deep Sea Mining and Polymetallic Nodules 31:51

3M ago31:51

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In this episode, we chat with Scott Vincent, President of the Critical Ocean Minerals Research Center, who are an organisation representing a group of stakeholders who have been studying seabed mineral extraction, and take a closer look at some of the important issues surrounding this method of mining. The organisation aims to provide balanced info…

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From Mine to Mill: Exploring Innovative Technologies in Ore Sorting with Adrian Dance 44:41

3M ago44:41

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In the episode, we chat with Adrian Dance, Principal Consultant at SRK Consulting, an independent and international multi-disciplined mining consultancy focused on providing advice and solutions to clients, mainly in the earth and water resource industries. They offer services from exploration to mine closure and are specialists and leaders in fiel…

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Metallurgy - Grind It, Sink It, Float It: Jared Orynik 37:03

3M ago37:03

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Send us a text Have you ever thought about where all of the metals we use come from? Mines around the world help produce all of the metals that we rely on for use in our infrastructure and day-to-day devices. In this episode we sit down with Jared Orynik to talk about his career as a metallurgist. Jared has a background in materials engineering fro…

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Tony Reda on Tectonic Metals' Journey and Gold Discoveries in Alaska 40:01

3M ago40:01

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In this episode, we chat with Tony Reda, Founder, President, and CEO of Tectonic Metals, a mineral exploration company, focused on the acquisition, exploration, discovery and development of mineral resources from district-scale projects in politically stable jurisdictions that have the potential to host world-class orebodies in North America. Tony …

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BONUS: Engineers In Offices Eating Pi 41:02

3M ago41:02

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Send us a text To celebrate Pi Day, I invited a bunch of engineers to my office to eat some pie and talk about random “engineery” things! A big thank you to Tom Atkins, Kim Korchinski, and Bailey Armstrong for coming to chat about about engineering, childhood toys, sitcoms, sci-fi, energy, water, food, what makes a great engineer, and more! Also, I…

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Navigating the Complex World of Mining Insurance - with James Fryer of Inigo 39:12

3M ago39:12

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In this episode, we chat with James Fryer, an experienced mining underwriter for Inigo, who are global specialists in high-risk, high-capacity insurance and reinsurance lines – serving some of the world’s largest commercial and industrial enterprises including the mining and resources sector. James explains more about the insurance industry, what m…

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SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 3: Exploring Deposit Models and Mineral Systems from China to Peru 26:51

3M ago26:51

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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 this special series. We'll hear two segments that consider ore deposit models and environment of formation for Au deposits, traveling from China to Japan. Chapter 1: From m…

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SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 2: Evolution of Geology in Brazil to the Mineral Potential of Northern England 28:35

3M ago28:35

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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 the 2024 Silver the intriguing stories and history shared by an esteemed geologist in Brazil, with a second segment that uncovered the history and mining potential of north…

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SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 1: Mining Challenges from Greenland to the Deep Sea 28:47

3M ago28:47

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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 another that explored some of the political and environmental challenges in developing mineral deposits. Chapter 1: The deposit that brought down a government SEG STUDENT…

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Episode 412 - "Unpopular Flavor of Capri Sun" 48:42

3M ago48:42

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This week we talk about snow forecasting as the winter season starts to wrap up and try to figure out if you're really happier in the morning or not! Fun Paper Friday https://mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/28/1/e301418 Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com @dontpanicgeo [email protected] John Leeman www.johnrleeman…

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Mt. St. Helens 58:34

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Mt. St. Helens is a name that looms large in the mind of any geologist or the mind of anyone who was alive in the USA in 1980. The 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens was one of the greatest natural disasters ever to hit the United States of America. The sobering part of it is that it will happen again. This podcast examines the lead up to the 1980 eru…

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