Discovery to Recovery

Discovery to Recovery

Society of Economic Geologists

Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Dormant
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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A podcast produced by the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG), bringing you geoscience and technology stories from the world of ore deposits. Season 3 sponsored by ALS Goldspot Discoveries.

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S5E57 57. Arizona’s Porphyry Copper Story: Exploring the Tectonic and Geologic History of the Laramide Province

Nov 24, 2025 59m

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 history and the key…

S5E56 56. The Future of Mining - Innovative Pathways to a Skilled Workforce

Oct 13, 2025 57m

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 talent, to…

S5E55 55. Diamonds in Transition: Markets, Mining and the Future

Sep 03, 2025 1h 3m

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 onset of modern…

S5E54 54. The Bushveld - Decoding a Mega-magmatic Mineral System

Aug 20, 2025 52m

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 insights on the…

S5E53 53. Advancing Science and Discovery in Australia - SEG 2025

Jul 29, 2025 54m

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 involved in the…

S5E52 52. Redefining Exploration Business Models - Changing Perceptions and Attracting Capital

Jun 02, 2025 59m

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…

S5 SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 3: Exploring Deposit Models and Mineral Systems from China to Peru

Mar 12, 2025 25m Bonus

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. …

S5 SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 2: Evolution of Geology in Brazil to the Mineral Potential of Northern England

Mar 11, 2025 27m Bonus

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…

S5 SEG 2024 Student Chapter Challenge 1: Mining Challenges from Greenland to the Deep Sea

Mar 10, 2025 27m Bonus

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…

S5E51 51. Africa - Geoscience Capacity Building and Collaboration for the Future

Feb 14, 2025 52m

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 establishing enduring…

S4E50 50. The Diverse Mineral Deposits and Geology of Namibia

Feb 26, 2024 56m

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 green energy…

S4E49 49. Lithium Brines, Clays and Pegmatites - Understanding a Metal on the Move

Feb 19, 2024 59m

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, lithium moves…

S4E48 48. Big Data Wrangling for Core Sensing Technology

Feb 12, 2024 48m

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 week’s episode is…

S4E47 47. Core Sensing Technology for Mineral Exploration and Mining - What, How and Why?

Feb 05, 2024 55m

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 sensors, but…

S4E46 46. Rethinking Mineral Exploration - Less Carbon, Less Water, Better Data

Jan 29, 2024 51m

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 are the savings in…

S4E45 45. Career and Family in Exploration - the Benefits of Balance for the Industry

Jan 22, 2024 53m

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 the expected gaps in…

S4E44 44. Seeing the Rocks - New Ideas in the Kiruna Mining District, Northern Sweden

Jan 15, 2024 49m

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 production…

S4E43 43. Let the Rocks Talk - Mineral Systems and Deposit Models in Northern Sweden

Jan 09, 2024 52m

Exploration and mining have a long history in northern Sweden, host to the Skellefteä, Bergslagen, and Kiruna Mining Districts.  What are the underlying characteristics that make this region rich in…

S4E42 42. Tethyan Belt in Türkiye – Exploration Potential and Recent Discoveries

Dec 12, 2023 55m

Türkiye forms an integral part of the Tethyan Belt, extending from the Balkans in the west to Iran in the east. The complexity of the geology in Turkish Tethyan Bet also offers diverse mineralization…

S4E41 41. Artisanal Mining - Building Geoscience Capacity with Collaboration

Dec 05, 2023 54m

Artisanal mining is full of both opportunities and challenges.  How can we collaborate to  build capacity for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), particularly in Africa?  We talk about the many…

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