Natural Capital Value Conversations

Every mining company talks about attracting the best and brightest, but what happens once they actually show up? In this episode of the B² Natural Capital Conversations podcast , partners Ben Murphy and Benjamin Cox tackle the real crisis facing the mining industry's human capital: retention and empowerment. They dismantle the chaotic "firefighting" environments on modern mine sites,...

Did you know that thickeners are often labeled the most boring equipment in a processing plant? Because they sit at the very end of the line, they are frequently neglected until a major underflow problem shuts down the entire operation. In this special episode, B-Squared partners Ben Murphy and Benjamin Cox welcome their guest, James Jenkinson from Task Automation, to challenge the mining industry...

Did you know that thickeners are often labeled the most boring equipment in a processing plant? Because they sit at the very end of the line, they are frequently neglected until a major problem shuts down the entire operation. In this episode, B-Squared partners Ben Murphy and Benjamin Cox challenge the mining industry to stop ignoring these massive settling devices and start treating them like th...

Is your marketing strategy a depleting asset or a sustainable resource? In this high-energy episode, B-Squared partners Ben Murphy and Benjamin Cox welcome their first-ever guest, Peggy Bell (Principal of Mine Like a Woman). The trio dives into the "Natural Capital" of social media, debating the long-game of LinkedIn vs. the authentic depth of Substack. Whether you are a "quiet lurk...

Tailings are often seen as the mining industry's "Bruno"—the topic no one wants to talk about, yet everyone knows is there, creating massive long-term liabilities. In this episode, B-Squared partners Ben Murphy and Benjamin Cox flip the script, arguing that the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is actually a critical piece of natural capital that depletes land, water, and social licens...

What happens when you stop treating employees like a line item in an expense report and start treating them like a finite, depleting natural resource? In this episode, B-Squared partners Ben Murphy and Benjamin Cox break down the silos of traditional Human Resources. They argue that "Human Capital" isn't just a corporate buzzword—it’s the most difficult form of natural capital to mon...

Is the mining industry obsessing over the wrong metrics? In this episode, B-Squared partners Ben Murphy and Benjamin Cox dismantle the current industry obsession with carbon counting, arguing that the fixation on Scope 1 and 2 emissions is often "penny-wise and pound-foolish." From using extra energy to maximize metal recovery to why every off-grid mine should be buying batteries today,...

Think of a mining operation like a high-stakes, one-way street: once that natural capital is out of the ground, it’s gone forever. In this episode, host Ben Murphy sits down with Benjamin Murphy to challenge the "sacred cows" of the mining industry, from outdated throughput metrics to rigid concentrate agreements that leave millions on the table. This conversation is for mining executives, enginee...

In this episode of B² Natural Capital , host Ben Murphy sits down with Benjamin Cox to explore the often-overlooked role of water in mining operations. From outdated 19th-century water laws in Colorado to advanced recycling technologies in water-scarce regions, they examine how treating water as natural capital can unlock both environmental and financial gains. Whether you’re a mining executive, m...

In this inaugural episode of B² Natural Capital , hosts Ben Murphy and Benjamin dive into the world of natural capital and why understanding it is crucial for modern businesses. From mining operations to everyday life, they explore how organizations often overlook the value of what they already have—and how small optimizations can create massive returns. Whether you’re in corporate sustainability,...