Episodes

  • The Mining Sector - A View from The Top

    The Mining Sector - A View from The Top
    Dec 18 2025
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    Produced by: Swann and Skein
    Featuring: Nick Cooke-Priest & Mark Cutifani

    In this episode, Nick Cooke-Priest sits down with Mark Cutifani, one of mining’s most influential voices, for a candid conversation on the future of mining.
    Together, they explore the sector’s pivotal transition in the age of AI, robotics, and critical minerals, and why leadership is the golden thread running through every challenge. From redefining sustainability and embracing circular economy principles to navigating geopolitical pressures and restoring trust with communities, Mark shares decades of insight on how mining can evolve—and when revolution is required. Expect thought-provoking perspectives on education, government engagement, and the strategic choices shaping the industry’s next chapter.

    Join us as we challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and seek fresh perspectives on the future of mining and beyond.
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    34 mins
  • State of Play: Mining in the Age of Geopolitics

    State of Play: Mining in the Age of Geopolitics
    Nov 20 2025
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    Produced by: Swann and Skein
    Featuring: Jos Simson & Dr Fiona Perrott-Humphrey

    This episode dives into the seismic shifts shaping today’s mining industry. Dr Fiona Perrott-Humphrey and Jos Simson explore how the energy transition is redefining corporate strategy, the growing influence of governments in commodity markets, and the geopolitical tightrope companies must walk between major powers. The conversation also tackles restoring trust in mining, attracting next-generation talent, and why scale and collaboration may be critical for navigating an era of unprecedented challenges.

    Join us as we challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and seek fresh perspectives on the future of mining and beyond.
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    17 mins
  • Mineral Security as National Security

    Mineral Security as National Security
    Oct 21 2025
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    Produced by: Swann and Skein
    Featuring: Kate King & Kwasi Ampofo

    This episode explores how mineral resources are becoming central to national security strategies. Kate King and Kwasi Ampofo discuss the geopolitical importance of critical minerals, Africa’s role in global supply chains, and the need for collaborative approaches to resource governance. The conversation highlights infrastructure, innovation, and talent as key levers for shaping a more secure and strategic future in mining.

    Join us as we challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and seek fresh perspectives on the future of mining and beyond.
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    14 mins
  • Intro Episode

    Intro Episode
    Oct 12 2025
    In this inaugural episode of Swann Skein, John Murray — founder of the Swann Group — reflects on the journey that began over three decades ago. Revisiting the landmark publication Unearthing Wisdom, John shares how conversations with 20 senior mining leaders in 2013 sparked a tradition of deep inquiry into the future of the resources sector.

    Now, in a world reshaped by geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, and global uncertainty, Swann returns to the conversation — this time through the lens of a new generation of voices. From AI and food security to sovereign wealth funds and the evolving role of mining in emerging economies, this series will explore the pressing questions shaping the next three to five years.

    Join us as we challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and seek fresh perspectives on the future of mining and beyond.

    Join us as we challenge assumptions, provoke thought, and seek fresh perspectives on the future of mining and beyond.
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    2 mins