Best Ahmad Saleem Podcasts (2024)

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#68 - The BHP Xplor Program with Sonia Scarselli 1:04:10

1+ y ago1:04:10

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On this episode, we are joined by Sonia Scarselli, VP of BHP Xplor, a programme initiated by BHP that is dedicated to accelerating innovative, early-stage mineral exploration start-ups to find the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition. The BHP Explor Program is searching around the globe for the next generation of explorers th…

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#67 - Defining Discovery with Scott Briscoe (Part 2) 1:39:50

1+ y ago1:39:50

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On this episode, we are joined again by Scott Briscoe, for part 2 of our discussion where we try to understand what constitutes a discovery in mineral exploration. Join us and let's explore.

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#66 - Defining Discovery with Scott Briscoe (Part 1) 1:06:21

1+ y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

How is something so fundamental to mineral exploration like the nature of what constitutes a discovery can have such a poorly accepted industry-wide definition? Maybe it is like the old adage, if you do not know which port you are sailing to, then no wind is favourable. If everyone can define discovery, then does that mean no one can define discove…

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#65 - Ideas That Must (Part 6) 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

38:48

At the end of our interviews, Steve and Ahmad always ask the guests two questions: what is something they think needs to live or be maintained in the mining industry at all costs; and what is something that needs to die or be jettisoned out of our industry? We thought it would be interesting to put together some of the responses we have received to…

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#64 - Ideas That Must (Part 5) 1:01:27

1+ y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

At the end of our interviews, Steve and Ahmad always ask the guests two questions: what is something they think needs to live or be maintained in the mining industry at all costs; and what is something that needs to die or be jettisoned out of our industry? We thought it would be interesting to put together some of the responses we have received to…

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#63 - Ideas That Must (Part 4) 1:12:26

1+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

At the end of our interviews, Steve and Ahmad always ask the guests two questions: what is something they think needs to live or be maintained in the mining industry at all costs; and what is something that needs to die or be jettisoned out of our industry? We thought it would be interesting to put together some of the responses we have received to…

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#62 - There is more to Streaming than just Netflix with Shaun Usmar 1:07:40

1+ y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

The last decade has seen an explosion of a new type of company in the mining space: royalty companies. Royalties are nothing new to mining, they have been around for a long time. Recently, royalty companies have been innovating by getting into streaming - just like everyone else, I guess. For a deeper understanding of royalties and streaming, our g…

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#61 - When It All Goes Wrong With Tim Foden 1:28:37

1+ y ago1:28:37

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When we consider mining projects in arbitration, we often consider jurisdictions in Africa and Central and South America. But increasingly, projects in developed countries are following a similar path for other reasons - like community objection, or environmental concerns, or permitting delays. Sometimes you just need a lawyer in your corner to hel…

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#60 - We All Want Agency with Evren Pakyuz-Charrier 1:14:40

1+ y ago1:14:40

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Our guest today is Evren Pakyuz-Charrier, Lead Geologist at Oslandia, a company specialising in developing open-source GIS software. Evren is looking to create bespoke open-source GIS solutions for the exploration and mining industry through QGIS, the most prominent open-source GIS software platform. If you are a user of QGIS, you might want to lis…

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#59 - Around the World in 80 Projects with Mike Porter 51:40

2y ago51:40

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For decades, Mike Porter ran a business where he took people worldwide to various mine sites and deposits. These tours were open to anyone; somehow, Mike managed to navigate the red tape and get onto every mine site. That was the magic of the Porter Geo International Study Tours. Let's explore.

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#58 - That Time We Gave A Talk at SEG 2022 35:16

2y ago35:16

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In this episode, Ahmad and Steve give a talk at SEG 2022. Let's explore.

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#57 - Standing on the Shores of the Cosmic Ocean 1:03:15

2y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

In this episode, our guests are Matthew Pearson and Dr Gerrit Olivier from Fleet Space. We have always had a desire to explore our planet. Our history is rich with explorers that did just that. The next chapter in the Exploration of Earth might involve doing it from space. Fleet Space is trying to create technology to do just that. Let's explore.…

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#56 - The Future of Resources with Angel Abbud-Madrid 45:31

2y ago45:31

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In this episode, our guest is Angel Abbud-Madrid. Angel is the Director of the Center for Space Resources at the Colorado School of Mines, where he leads a research program focused on the human and robotic exploration of space and the utilisation of its resources. He is also the Director of the Space Resources Graduate Program, aimed to educate sci…

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#55 - Building Better Satellites with Andy Koronios 55:07

2y ago55:07

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In this episode, our guest is Professor Andy Koronios. Andy is CEO & Managing Director of the SmartSat CRC. Andy is a professor of information systems and previously held the positions of Dean: Industry & Enterprise and Head of the School of Information Technology & Mathematical Sciences, at the University of South Australia. Andy has recently led …

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#54 - Coaching Culture with Paul Roos 1:12:25

2y ago1:12:25

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In this episode, our guest is Paul Roos. Paul is an AFL or Australian Rules Football icon. He played for 17 years for the Fitzroy and Sydney Football clubs. In his prime, Paul was rated as the best footballer in Australia and has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. After finishing his playing career, Paul became a successful co…

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#53 - Amalgamated Aardvarks Being Funded by Hope and Narrative with Rick Rule 1:16:16

2+ y ago1:16:16

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In this episode, our guest is Arthur Richards “Rick” Rule IV, better known as Rick Rule. He needs no introduction. If you don't know who Rick is, Google him. There's a good chance Google was invented purely for searching for Rick Rule and his many achievements. Furthermore, if you want to know what Amalgamated Aardvarks are, you won't find that thr…

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#52 - Dealing For Decades With Francois Robert And Rob Krcmarov 59:40

2+ y ago59:40

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In early 2002, Barrick Gold decides to merge with another company, Homestake Mining, to create one of the largest Gold companies in the world. A young French Canadian geologist (do not hold that against him) working for Barrick in Nevada is asked to pack his bags and move to Australia, to take up a vacant Chief Geologist position for this combined …

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Ahmad Saleem Podcasts

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Exploration Radio

Ahmad Saleem, Steve Beresford

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#68 - The BHP Xplor Program with Sonia Scarselli 1:04:10

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#67 - Defining Discovery with Scott Briscoe (Part 2) 1:39:50

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#66 - Defining Discovery with Scott Briscoe (Part 1) 1:06:21

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#65 - Ideas That Must (Part 6) 38:48

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#64 - Ideas That Must (Part 5) 1:01:27

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#63 - Ideas That Must (Part 4) 1:12:26

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#62 - There is more to Streaming than just Netflix with Shaun Usmar 1:07:40

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#61 - When It All Goes Wrong With Tim Foden 1:28:37

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#60 - We All Want Agency with Evren Pakyuz-Charrier 1:14:40

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#59 - Around the World in 80 Projects with Mike Porter 51:40

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#58 - That Time We Gave A Talk at SEG 2022 35:16

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#57 - Standing on the Shores of the Cosmic Ocean 1:03:15

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#56 - The Future of Resources with Angel Abbud-Madrid 45:31

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#55 - Building Better Satellites with Andy Koronios 55:07

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#54 - Coaching Culture with Paul Roos 1:12:25

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#53 - Amalgamated Aardvarks Being Funded by Hope and Narrative with Rick Rule 1:16:16

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#52 - Dealing For Decades With Francois Robert And Rob Krcmarov 59:40

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