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#18: Andover #2 Eleanore Dowling

In this episode, Eleanore Dowling shares her journey in geology, from her early experiences in data entry to her current role in lithium exploration with the Andover disc

#17 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #3 Rick Streiff

In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff, who shares his experiences in the mining industry, particularly focusing on the Cove deposit and the challenges of

#16 Midas #2 Rick Streiff

In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff about his experiences at the Midas deposit in Nevada. They discuss the challenges faced during early drilling, the

#15 Waihi Wharekirauponga #1 Rick Streiff

In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff, a seasoned geologist with extensive experience in mining and exploration about the Wharekirauponga discovery at Wa

#14 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #2 Ken Coleman

In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Ken Coleman, a seasoned geologist with extensive experience in mineral exploration, particularly in Nevada. They discuss Ken's j

#13 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #1 Jeff Nicholes

In this episode, Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem interview Jeff Nichols about his experiences during the discovery of what would become the Helen zone at Cove McCoy. Jeff

#12 Midas Part 1 John Marma

In this episode of Discovery Files, Scott Briscoe interviews John Marma, a geologist with a rich family history in mining. John shares his journey into geology, his exper

#11 Reflection on the first ten episodes

In this episode, Scott and Ahmad reflect on the first ten episodes of their podcast, discussing the diverse perspectives shared by guests and the complexities of decision

#10: Invincible Part 6 Dale Sanderson

In this episode, Dale Sanderson shares his journey as a geologist, discussing the importance of exploration, mentorship, and team dynamics in the mining industry. He refl

#9: Nick Tate Individual vs Team Discoveries

Our first video episode, if you'd like to watch on video search for The Discovery Files on youtube! https://youtu.be/bULDgcbhFzM In this conversation, Nick Tate shares hi

#8: Invincible Part 5 Aaron Megas

Aaron Megas shares his journey from a graduate geologist at Gold Fields to becoming a principal geologist, highlighting the excitement and challenges of working in explor

#7: Andover Part 1 Paul Smith

In this conversation, Paul Smith shares his journey in the mining industry, focusing on the Andover Discovery and the transition from nickel to lithium exploration. He di

#6: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 2 of 2

In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares insights from his extensive career in geology, focusing on the importance of connections, the challenges of people management

#5: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 1 of 2

In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares his journey as a geologist, discussing how connections and opportunities shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of c

#4: Invincible Part 3 Mark Roux

In this conversation, Mark Roux shares his experiences and insights from his journey in resource geology, particularly focusing on the Invincible project. He discusses th

#3: Invincible Part 2 Steve Radford

This conversation with Steve Radford delves into the experiences and challenges faced by the geological services team during the Invincible drilling project, highlighting

#2: Invincible Part 1 Ayesha Ahmed

In this conversation, Ayesha shares her journey as a geologist working in the St. Ives Gold Camp in Western Australia. She discusses her early experiences, the challenges

#1: Setting the Stage

In this episode of the Discovery Files, Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem explore the multifaceted nature of discovery in the fields of science and exploration. They discuss