In this episode, Dr. Haydon Mort, a geoscientist and founder of Geologize, shares how better communication can improve the mining industry. He explains how understanding how people think helps mining companies build trust with the public and get approval faster for new projects.
Key topics:
- Importance of communication
- Social license to operate
- Using empathy
The speaker provides practical tips on how mining companies can use better communication to build stronger relationships and make the industry more sustainable.
Meet Our Speakers:
👤Lindsey Schultz, Our Host, CEO of MRC Recruiting.
👤 Dr. Haydon Mort, Geoscientist and Founder of Geologize
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: ⏱️
2:18 – The Role of Communication in Mining
3:54 – Hayden’s Journey to Geosciences
6:42 – Neuroscience and Communication
7:24 – Founding of Geologize
9:02 – Importance of Geosciences Education
10:58 – Shift in Public Behavior
12:23 – Raising Public Awareness of Mining
13:52 – Overcoming the Advocacy Paradox
17:02 – Improving Communication with the Public
20:07 – Communicating to Unexpected Audiences
24:41 – A Mining Company’s Transparent Admission
26:11 – Collaboration with Environmental Activists
28:23 – Targeting Different Investors
30:04 – Problems in Junior Mining Investment
33:02 – Fundamental Shift in Communication
36:42 – Regional Nuances in Communication
38:16 – The Role of Internal Communication
41:42 – Senior Leadership and Communication
45:10 – Group Dynamics and Empathy in Communication
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