Dynamic conversations with mining’s top minds—engineers, geologists, executives, and more. We explore how to challenge the status quo and shape the future of mining.
Talk Is Tough: Kicking Off Mental Health Month in Mining & Trades
Talk Is Tough: Kicking Off Mental Health Month in Mining & Trades with guest Stephen Dummit, Co-Founder of Tradewinds Leadership In the first episode of Ore-atory’s five-part Mental Health Awareness Month series, host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Stephen Dummit—an...
Shaping the Mining Ethos through Advocacy Leadership and Sustainability
In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, host Lindsey Schultz sits down with Chris Summers—strategic leader, sustainability advocate, and industry connector—to explore what’s next for mining. With decades of experience at companies like Rio Tinto and...
The Power of People in Mining
In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, Lindsey Schultz welcomes Sam Houston—strategist, executive coach, and founder of Strategist Solutions—for a powerful conversation on why the people side of mining is more critical than ever. Sam dives into...
Mining’s Trust Problem—Can Satellites Fix It?
Mining’s Trust Problem—Can Satellites Fix It?How Transparency, Technology, and Data Can Transform Mining’s Future Mining is essential to modern life, yet it faces a major challenge: trust. Communities often resist new projects, permitting takes decades, and...
Oreatory: Building a Bold and Sustainable Mining Industry
Building a Bold and Sustainable Mining Industry Mining is an industry rooted in tradition, but the future demands a bold, forward-thinking approach. As Emily King explains in our latest episode, the key to ensuring a thriving mining sector lies in embracing risk,...
Oreatory: Artisanal Mining – Financing Dignity & Value featuring
In this episode, we’ll cover: The role of artisanal mining in the global supply chain Challenges and solutions for financing artisanal miners The impact of a digital marketplace in transforming artisanal mining How large-scale mining companies can collaborate with...
Ore-atory: Critical Minerals, Energy Security, and the Role of AI with Alex Michshenko
In this episode, we’ll cover: The resurgence of nuclear energy and its role in 2025 Strategies for bridging the nuclear industry talent gap Innovations like small modular reactors and their potential impact Building sustainable growth and resilient supply chains in...
Ore-atory: Entrepreneurship & Tech in Mining with Tyler Hall
In this episode, we'll cover: The transformative role of AI and technology in mining Insights on building stronger teams and community engagement in mining The importance of innovation for sustainable exploration Opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry...
Ore-atory Mining Minnesota’s Julie Lucas: Sustainability, Advocacy, and Community
We explore how mining is evolving to meet the challenges of sustainability, community advocacy, and responsible practices, with Julie Lucas, Executive Director of MiningMinnesota. Julie shares her unique perspective as an environmentalist turned industry advocate,...
