Behind the Scenes with Bryan

Dec 05 2024 168 ep. 29 mins 54

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This is generally an engineering podcast that often pertains to the world of mining, and especially mining waste management, or whatever else captures my imagination. The episodes, thankfully, will be fairly brief.

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Episode 165: A conversation with Siamak Paulson

Dec 05 2024 40 mins

Siamak is a tailings and landfill specialist, and the overseer of TNA, Tailings News Alerts.

Episode 164: A conversation with Julie Lucas

Nov 20 2024 34 mins

Julie is the Executive Director of Mining Minnesota. Julie leads a coalition of community and industry leaders who advocate for responsible production of mineral resources in Minnesota. Julie previously served as the Environmental Manager of Cleveland-Cliffs' Hibbing Taconite operation, shepherding Minnesota’s second largest iron mining and processing facility through environment

Episode 163: A conversation with Kim Ferguson

Nov 07 2024 36 mins

Kim is the Global Director of Mine Closure at WSP. She has over 25 years of experience in resource projects in most states of Australia and internationally including across Africa and South America, ranging from greenfields exploration to active mine expansions to closure planning and implementation. She has worked in operational, project and consulting roles covering environmental

Episode 162: A conversation with Omar Smith

Sep 12 2024 31 mins

Omar is with WSP where he is an Assistant Vice President -Civil Engineer. He is also Vice Chair of the SME Environmental Division Board as well as Vice Chair, SME Tucson Section. Omar and I discuss the role of civil engineering in the design of mine waste management systems and the value of being active in a professional society.

Episode 161: A conversation with Assheton Carter

Aug 29 2024 32 mins

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 digital tools… their global team is a

Episode 160: A conversation with Marco Arrieta

Aug 15 2024 35 mins

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.

Episode 159: A conversation with Ryan Sistad

Aug 08 2024 29 mins

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

Episode 158: A conversation with Terry Braun

Jul 31 2024 39 mins

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.

Episode 157: A conversation with Marcelo Llano

Jul 25 2024 34 mins

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.

Episode 156: a conversation with Benjamin Neville

Jul 18 2024 33 mins

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 Psychology (2023) and the Mental H