Best Benjamin Fitton Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 161: A conversation with Assheton Carter 32:21

12m ago32:21

32:21

Assheton is the CEO of TDi Sustainability. TDi Sustainability is a global consulting firm that enables business to thrive while living in harmony with people and planet. From responsible sourcing, auditing, and impact investments at the heart of the mining industry, to risk management, ESG standards, compliance, management systems and bespoke digit…

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Episode 160: A conversation with Marco Arrieta 35:13

21m ago35:13

35:13

Marco is the Head of the Geotechnical Department at Line Creek Operation of Elk Valley Resource. He is a geotechnical engineer with over 15 years of experience in open pit mining. He is passionate about nurturing the next wave of geotechnical talent and delights in the playful intricacies of granular materials.…

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Episode 159: A conversation with Ryan Sistad 29:42

28d ago29:42

29:42

Ryan is the Executive Director at Better In Our Back Yard. We discuss the many challenges regarding permitting a mine in the US.

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Episode 158: A conversation with Terry Braun 39:03

1M ago39:03

39:03

Terry is President (North America) at SRK Consulting. Terry and I discuss his impressive career and provide advice to the next generation of engineers and scientists.

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Episode 157: A conversation with Marcelo Llano 34:48

1M ago34:48

34:48

Marcelo is a geotechnical engineer with Red Earth Engineering Pty Ltd, now a part of Geosyntec. In this episode Marcelo discusses a recent paper on compaction.

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Episode 156: a conversation with Benjamin Neville 33:28

26d ago33:28

33:28

Benjamin Neville is the Managing Director of the Saligna Management Group. He is Australian based, and a standout in project management and leadership. With engineering credentials from Queensland University of Technology and a commitment to continuous improvement, he's led pivotal projects like the CIMIC One HSE Culture Program at UGL/Gryphon Psyc…

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Episode 155: A conversation with Catherine Lalut 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

Catherine is an experienced mining engineer with 12+ years in the mining industry, specializing in both underground and open pit operations, and a proven track record of demonstrating strong, effective leadership and team development. Amongst other things, we discuss Catherine's book, "The mine that fell asleep in the Goldfields".…

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Episode 154: Snoop rides again 2:08

3M ago2:08

2:08

Don't blame this on Snoop. It’s parody.

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Episode 153: A conversation with Joe Scalia 41:41

3M ago41:41

41:41

Joe is an Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. Amongst other things Joe and I discuss cover design and longevity and the need to get more engineering students interested in tailings.

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Episode 152: A conversation with Dr. Ashok Ghosh 37:51

4M ago37:51

37:51

Ashok is an Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Faculty, Civil Engineering , New Mexico Tech at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Ashok and I discuss his involvement in green desalination using forward osmosis.

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Episode 151: A conversation with Rens Verburg 28:23

5M ago28:23

28:23

Rens is a Technical Fellow with WSP and a geochemist with more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry.

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Episode 150: A conversation with Carlo Cooper 30:07

5M ago30:07

30:07

Carlo is a director at Minebridge Software, the developers of Muk3D.Carlo and I chat about the capabilities of is software and how it's making TSF design simpler and better.

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Episode 149: A conversation with Carlos Hubner 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

Carlos is the RTFE at the Cobre Panama mine which is owned by First Quantum Minerals. The mine is currently under shutdown orders by the Panamanian government. Carlos and I discuss the challenges of maintaining a tailings facility that is in hiatus.

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Episode 148: a conversation with Lindsay Newland Bowker 52:33

6M ago52:33

52:33

Lindsay is an expert in risk management and Executive Director at World Mine Tailings Failures. We discuss here amazing career, and her involvement in tailings which came to her later in life.

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Episode 147: A conversation with Justin Walls. 33:19

7M ago33:19

33:19

Justin is an Associate Partner and Principal Civil Engineer at SRK in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in mine closure. Justin and I discuss his approach to closure projects.

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Episode 146: A conversation with Tim Fitton 1:09:33

7M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Tim Fitton is an independent tailings/geotechnical engineer in Australia, running Fitton Tailings Consultants. Amongst other things Tim and I discuss tailings beach slope prediction.

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Episode 145: A conversation with Marcelo Llano 29:36

8M ago29:36

29:36

Marcelo is a geotechnical engineer with Red Earth Engineering Pty Ltd, now a part of Geosyntec. In this episode Marcelo discusses the material point method (MPM) and the consequences of getting dam breach analysis wrong.

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Episode 144: A conversation with Vikram Yadav 38:40

7M ago38:40

38:40

Vikram Yadav is an Associate Professor in the chemical and biological engineering department at the University of British Columbia and the Director, MEL Program in Sustainable Process Engineering. He is also the Co-Founder of Tersa Earth Innovations. The company is advancing unique biological technologies that extract toxins, metals and metalloids …

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Episode 143: A conversation with Greg Beischer 28:14

7M ago28:14

28:14

Greg is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation. Alaska Energy MetalsCorporation (AEMC) is working on a large-scale nickel project in Central Alaska to safeguard America’s energy future, stemming from the heightened demand for electric vehicles (EV). The demand for nickel is skyrocketing because of its use in E…

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Episode 142: A conversation with Mike Ravella 27:35

8M ago27:35

27:35

Mike Ravella is the Chief Innovation Officer at Veracio. In this episode we discuss Veracio’s research, innovation and technology for the mining industry.

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Episode 141: A conversation with Sabrina Dias 48:37

9M ago48:37

48:37

Sabrina is the founder and CEO of SOOP Strategies. We talk about her amazing career and what SOOP does for their clients. SOOP offers mining and sustainability expertise services to the extractives sector. You can find out more about her and her company at https://www.soopstrategies.com/

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Episode 140: A conversation with Matthew Gialich from Astroforge 28:35

9M ago28:35

28:35

Matt is the co-Founder and CEO at AstroForge, an ambitious company who was partnered with Elon Musk's SpaceX in hopes of mining platinum group metals from a near-earth asteroid. Matt and I discuss this seemingly sci-fi journey into space mining.

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Episode 139: A conversation with Marco Arreta 23:12

10M ago23:12

23:12

Marco is the Head of Geotechnical Department - Line Creek Operation for Teck Resources. Marco is researching the shear strength characteristics of waste rock and rock fill.

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Fanatic 1:17:05

10M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

On this episode of They Walk Among America… We are all familiar with the feeling of being watched. Most of us recognise that niggling suspicion as nothing more than an irrational thought. But for others, their worst fears are sometimes confirmed. For one young woman in New Hampshire, a nightmare becomes a reality when she realizes she’s not only be…

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Episode 138: A conversation with Ken Rahal 36:18

11M ago36:18

36:18

Ken is the Director of Tailings Solutions at FLSmidth. Amongst other things, Ken and I discuss the current practices and trends in filtration and Ecotails.

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Unforgivable 51:44

11M ago51:44

51:44

On this episode of They Walk Among America… It is often said that money is the root of all evil. Whether in the relentless pursuit of wealth or driven by desperation to maintain it, individuals can find themselves committing unimaginable acts. The Roseboro family seemed to possess everything one could desire: a blissful marriage, a nice home, and a…

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Fifth Step 58:42

11M ago58:42

58:42

On this episode of They Walk Among America… The shocking murder of two doctors goes unsolved for years. The story of what happened only comes to light when a member of a confidential group goes against the grain and tells the police what they know. But even with evidence supporting a confession made to many, privilege can trump the truth…. *** LIST…

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Episode 137: A conversation with Satish Rao 25:08

10M ago25:08

25:08

Satish Rao is a business advisor and a mining expert helping shape the future of sustainable growth for the industrial economy. Currently, he serves as a managing director at Clareo, a global strategy firm, where he focuses on energy, resources, and materials. Rao helps businesses transform to meet future decarbonization, ESG, sustainability, and g…

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Well Deserved 45:16

11M ago45:16

45:16

On this episode of They Walk Among America… After deciding to be closer to their family, a retired couple vanishes into thin air. Investigators immediately suspect that the person who purchased their yacht, a former child actor and marine, knew more than they were willing to share. But, the buyer had the documentation to back up their story, and th…

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Episode 136: A conversation with Alex Pienaar 24:44

11M ago24:44

24:44

In this episode I speak with Alex Pienaar from Bentley Systems, specifically about their data management systems, iTwin IoT and sensemetrics.

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Black Widow 1:20:05

11M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

On this episode of They Walk Among America… Ethylene glycol is a colorless and odorless compound with a sweet taste commonly found in antifreeze. Ingesting a sufficient quantity of it can lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs, organ damage, seizures, and, ultimately, death. The effects of this poison typically manifest within one to twelve hours …

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Mother's Intuition 53:52

11M ago53:52

53:52

On this episode of They Walk Among America… It's often said that the bond between a mother and her child is incomparable, even transcending the boundaries of life and death. A mother forges a connection with her child that defies any worldly explanation. Such is the power of a mother's intuition. In 2004, this truth manifested in a remarkable way w…

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Heartbreak 38:21

12M ago38:21

38:21

On this episode of They Walk Among America… When people with children embark on new relationships, the children involved often require an adjustment period. This may involve adapting to new routines, becoming part of a blended family, and getting used to an entirely new dynamic. Additionally, the new adult in their lives might bring unresolved issu…

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No Hard Feelings 51:20

12M ago51:20

51:20

On this episode of They Walk Among America… Every individual possesses unique fingerprints, making them invaluable in resolving homicide investigations. The year 1911 marked a significant milestone as U.S. courts officially recognized fingerprints as a dependable method of identification. Advancements continued into the 1970s when forensic professi…

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Episode 135: Snoop does the tailings rap 2:08

12M ago2:08

2:08

Don't blame this on Snoop. It’s parody.

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Harsh Reality 50:20

1y ago50:20

50:20

On this episode of They Walk Among America… On the evening of July 24th, 2000, Sarasota police officers were dispatched to a house on Grand Cayman Street following a 911 call from a local resident who said a young man had told him he believed his aunt had been killed. After forcing their way into the property, they found a woman lying in a pool of …

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Episode 134: A conversation with Michael Ingwersen from Circular Mine 24:57

12M ago24:57

24:57

Michael and I primarily discuss the goals of his company, Circular Mine, which is to reduce/eliminate mine waste primarily by finding viable uses for it. You can find out more about Circular Mine at www.Circular Mine.com Michael spoke about a project with AMIRA that is looking for sponsors. To be a sponsor you need to be a member of AMIRA. If anyon…

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Wayward 51:12

1y ago51:12

51:12

On this episode of They Walk Among America… Nestled in the heart of Somers, New York, The Turner House stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur of the 19th century. This pristine white-framed home was crafted by a wealthy Gentry farmer, and its presence exudes a sense of affluence and historical significance. Spanning an impressive 4,731 sq…

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Sisters 41:40

1y ago41:40

41:40

On this episode of They Walk Among America… The rural roadside was illuminated by the flames consuming the trailer, and the blue and red flashing lights of the emergency vehicles. It was a chaotic scene as people desperately tried to rescue the teenage girls believed to be trapped inside. As firefighters dashed towards the blaze, someone on the roa…

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American Dream 39:29

1y ago39:29

39:29

On this episode of They Walk Among America… An Australian man named Greg McNicol saw something in Detroit that few others could. He wanted to enrich the lives of the community by purchasing a dilapidated apartment complex and transforming it into a desirable place to live. Greg lowered the rent and ensured his tenants were well taken care of. In th…

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Episode 133: A conversation with Walter Weining. 21:53

1y ago21:53

21:53

Walter is a hydrogeologist based in Stantec's Brisbane office. Among other things, Walter and I discuss current and future trends tailings dam monitoring.

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No Choice 31:32

1y ago31:32

31:32

On this episode of They Walk Among America… It was the mid-afternoon of Wednesday, June 6th, 1962, in the Jamaica Estates North area of Queens. The street was cordoned off outside of one of the large ranch-style houses on Union Turnpike. The road had been torn up by heavy machinery, and construction workers were standing idly by. It would have been…

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Illicit 1:00:54

1y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

On this episode of They Walk Among America… Teachers hold a significant role in the lives of young children, second only to parents in terms of influence. Within the school environment, they are entrusted with the care and education of children, nurturing their growth and safeguarding their well-being. Consequently, parents place a considerable amo…

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Law&Crime Sidebar 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

Teen Monster Who Stabbed Cheerleader 114 Times for Thrills — Aiden Fucci Case: The death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey shocked the affluent Florida neighborhood where her family and killer lived in May 2021. Aiden Fucci pleaded guilty to brutally stabbing the cheerleader 114 times in a premeditated murder for thrills. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse …

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Episode 132: A conversation with Dana Bennett 31:05

1y ago31:05

31:05

Dana is the interim president of the Nevada Mining Association. She is also the past president.

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Faith 56:43

1y ago56:43

56:43

On this episode of They Walk Among America… Many factors can be listed as motives in murder cases, such as greed, love, or revenge. But, when it comes to family annihilators, there is no way to make a jury understand why someone would commit such a horrendous act. When the person accused of wiping out generations of the same family happens to be a …

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Infidelity 47:16

1y ago47:16

47:16

On this episode of They Walk Among America… In the quiet middle-class neighbourhood of Queens Village, New York City, Harriet Mulhauser was just getting ready for the day ahead. It was March 20th, 1927, and Harriet’s morning was disturbed by a sharp knock on her front door. Opening it, she was greeted by a distressing sight – a look of terror etche…

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Episode 131: A conversation with UCAL Davis student Brahian Roman 39:35

1y ago39:35

39:35

Brahian and I discuss his recent paper, "Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis of Filtered Dry Stacked Tailings Using the SANISAND-Sf and PM4Sand Constitutive Models". We also discuss a potential change to the CPT penetration rate to keep penetration undrained.

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Pinky Promise - PART 2 1:15:58

1y ago1:15:58

1:15:58

On this episode of They Walk Among America… After all of the evidence in Gannon Stauch’s disappearance pointed towards the person entrusted to look after him, the endangered child case quickly became a homicide investigation. Letecia Stauch was arrested in March 2020, and just over two weeks later, Gannon’s remains were found in a suitcase beneath …

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Episode 130: A re-broadcast of a conversation with Bill Kappel from Applied Weather Associates 30:35

1y ago30:35

30:35

I happened to run into Bill recently in Belo Horizonte. This was a really good episode. Among other things, Bill and I discuss probable maximum precipitation (PMP) estimation, especially in data limited areas. Bill had an article on this topic in The Journal of Dam Safety, Volume 17, Issue 2 of 2020. You can find out more about Bill's company at ww…

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