The UNFC Podcast

Episode 10: Overview of the series and thoughts for the future of UNFC

In this series wrap up, we’ll be looking back across the UNFC Podcast and discussing the themes and topics that have run throughout the whole series. 🎙️Join hosts, Alexander Fuentes, Chris Stockey, and Matthew Grimshaw as they discuss if the questions they had about the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) have been answered, and what they think lies ahead for the UNECE’s resource classification system. A big thank you to Critical Productions for producing this podcast series, and another massive thank you to all the guests who appeared on The UNFC Podcast for their opinions! Looking forward, The UNFC Podcast and all its episodes will be on the Satarla website with transcripts, links to resources, and of course to the guests: https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/ #UNFCPodcast #UNFC #UNECE #CRMA #Sustainability #Mining #ResourceClassification #CriticalRawMaterials #podcast #UnitedNations #UN #greentransition

Episode 9: Discussion with the UNECE - UNFC'S Past, Present and Future

🇺🇳 Join us in conversation with a video panel of members of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#] (UNECE), who are 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗖).    We’ll be discussing with the UNECE just 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗖 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 since the 1990s, what 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, and what opportunities exist for UNFC to become 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.    𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲:  Erika Ingvald [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Energy Division  Hari Tulsidas [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Energy Division  Ghadi Sabra, UNECE Consultant  Maria Victoria Oliver [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], UNECE Consultant    🎙️Hosted by Chris Stockey [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], Matthew Grimshaw [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#], and Alexander Fuentes [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#].  Find out more about The UNFC Podcast here: https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/ [https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/]   Podcast produced by Critical Productions [https://www.linkedin.com/company/7981502/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#].     #UNFCPodcast #UNFC #UNECE #SustainableEnergyDivision #UnitedNations #UN #CRMA #CriticalRawMaterials #RawMaterials #Mining #Sustainability

Episode 8: Dr Rose Clarke, Satarla - Sustainability and UNFC's E-Axis

UNFC is built upon three, equally weighted criteria to classify resource projects, Degree of Confidence (estimates of resource quantities), Technical Feasibility (maturity of technology, studies, commitments etc.), and Environmental-Socio-Economic Viability. This Environmental-Socio-Economic Viability criterion, or E Axis encompasses legal, regulatory, social, environmental and contractual conditions, and market prices.  Our guest today is Dr Rose Clarke, Sustainability Lead and Director of Operations at Satarla who will be discussing sustainability within the raw materials sector and how it is core to the UNFC’s E Axis.  🎙️Hosted by Alexander Fuentes and Chris Stockey - Satarla. ⁠Find out more about the UNFC Podcast⁠: https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkpiZElvalFtUHRQTllONTNJS2p3cFZPcDlxd3xBQ3Jtc0tsN1pLVVRxZVRlbmpOTWwxaWhyTTRpZDZqNlo5VUg5SzlaX0pXaHVRMHJNNGFBUGduanRUaFhmbFNLMUdybXVxanFQVFhiVGFZbWlua0JXNkoteFpXbFpZdUpRWFRPWUNTY0FCdld6SEp4Qk80RG1rZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsatarla.com%2Funfc-podcast%2F&v=dCxHSnRExGI]

Episode 7: Eva Marquis, Camborne School of Mines - sustainable resource management through UNRMS, and the intersection of research, industry, and policy

In this episode we’ll be digging into the details of sustainable resource management. For this we can’t only look to the United Nations Framework Classification for resources, but also need to involve another related UNECE framework, the United Nations Resource Management System or UNRMS.  Joining us today is Dr Eva Marquis of the Camborne School of Mines, part of the Critical Minerals Challenge Centre team, and also part of the UK International Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Resource Management. We’ll be discussing the intersection of research, industry, and policy, and of course how UNRMS can support UNFC in development of the raw materials we need in the most sustainable manner.  🎙️Hosted by Alexander Fuentes and Chris Stockey - Satarla. ⁠⁠Find out more about the UNFC Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/ [https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/]

Episode 6: Tom Bide,  Senior Mineral Resource Geologist at the British Geological Survey - The application of UNFC from a geosurvey and a practical resource management perspective

Building on the previous episode where we looked at the relationship between UNFC and CRIRSCO reporting codes, in today’s Episode 6 we’ll be discussing the application of UNFC from a geosurvey and practical resource management perspective.  Our guest on today’s episode is Tom Bide, a Senior Mineral Resource Geologist at the British Geological Survey and a member of the UK International Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Resource Management, who will be talking us through how UNFC works at a regional and national scale, and much more.  On Wednesday 3 December 2025 Tom will be speaking at The Global Challenge of Sand Mining - International Conference, a hybrid one day event; attendance of which can be done both online, and also in person at Burlington House, Geological Society of London, London. A necessary and engaging exploration of the world’s second most used raw material, the often overlooked, and under-appreciated sand:  https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/events/the-global-challenge-of-sand-mining-international-conference/ [https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/events/the-global-challenge-of-sand-mining-international-conference/]     🎙️Hosted by Alexander Fuentes and Chris Stockey - Satarla ⁠⁠Find out more about the UNFC Podcast: ⁠⁠https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/ [https://satarla.com/unfc-podcast/]