Planet | People | Mining

S3E3: Mining for Tourists, with Lorna Shaw

How can a mine be the coolest tourist attraction? Lorna Shaw - a connector among governments, communities, mine sites, and tourists - and I dive into how to make mining more understandable - including the value of opening a site up for a public tour. Lorna shares how the industry should come more together to scale up the demystification of mining and the future of mining education through analogies from every day life. Lorna draws on her background from companies (Newmont, Sumitomo, Kinross), government (Alaska state legislature and a U.S. senator), and trade associations (Council of Alaska Producers, Colorado Mining Association, Women's Mining Coalition, Alaska Miners Association) plus her degrees in business from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Beyond the Numbers Seeing a Hometown Through a New Perspective, with Bryan Eisenbraun

Bryan Eisenbraun, External Relations Manager for the La Plata Project in his hometown of Durango, Colorado brings fresh eyes to the intersection of mineral exploration and the community, having pivoted from finance and accounting roles within the region to his current position. We explore his sharp yet aligned career transition, how his financial background strengthens community engagement, and his journey of viewing his own backyard through new perspectives. Bryan holds an MBA from Drake University and a bachelor’s from Fort Lewis College. Outside of work, Bryan is an outdoor enthusiast and a dedicated soccer coach.

S3E1. ESG as a Love Language: Translating Data into Connection, with Monique Parker

Monique Parker, Chief Sustainability Officer of Elevra Lithium, breaks down the "alphabet soup," treating ESG reporting as a collection of different love languages to connect with diverse audiences. We dive into the "big V word" of leadership, vulnerability, and her experience adapting to different cultures & being comfortable with not knowing, all while building trust with teams.

Pacha Turns 1, with guest host, Beth Borody

What has this one-year journey been, and where is it going? Guest host, Beth Borody, CEO of The Femina Collective & co-host of podcast The Rebuild Podcast, helps me reflect on this year, the work of Pacha Associates, who needs it, and what I've learned so far. We then have a live brainstorm of what's to come. Beth's career builds on her years of deep experience in various community organizations, then as a sustainability leader with New Gold at the site and corporate levels. Her expertise led to several successful years as an independent consultant & mining sector lead for IRMA. In 2021, she founded the Femina Collective, a network of bold and ambitious women passionate about changing women's experiences and representation in the natural resource space. She envisions transforming the industry by creating safe spaces where women can collaborate, grow, and push for meaningful change.

Using data to listen to & build trust with communities, with Dr. Kieren Moffat

What happens when you start listening to those protesting the mine? Kieren Moffat, CEO and co-founder of the firm, Voconiq, left the mine site to focus on the signs posted outside the fence, both supporting and opposing the mine, as he wanted to understand how the two sides could build a better relationship. He led research at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to initially debunk the concept of social license, only to become one of today’s top global experts.  In 2019, he co-founded Voconiq, which provides tools so that companies and industries can listen to community voices, & learn how enabling a fair, transparent & consistent experience can lead to deeper trust. Kieren holds a PhD in social psychology from the University of Queensland.