Mined Shift

Technology EN ↓ 7 episodes

Mined Shift is the podcast that digs into how metals and minerals power our everyday lives and why they’re critical for a low carbon future. From electric cars and electronics to smartphones and computers, discover more about the materials we all rely on—and what it will really take to deliver those metals in a more sustainable way. Hosted by TV presenter and broadcaster Sam Pauly, this 6-part series brings together industry leaders and changemakers to explore how mining is evolving, why it matters for the planet, and how everyone—from engineers to everyday people—can be part of the solution....

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Episode 6: The circle 17.12.2025 36:27

How can we scale up mining for the energy transition — without costing the earth? Metals are everywhere — from smartphones and wind turbines to electric vehicles and the infrastructure powering our daily lives. In the final episode of the first series of the Mined Shift podcast, host Sam Pauly is joined by Bryony Clear Hill, Director of Innovation at the International Council on Mining and Metals...

Episode 5: A golden future 03.12.2025 41:45

Gold is everywhere — in smartphones, medical devices, solar panels and even COVID tests. In episode 5 of the Mined Shift podcast, host Sam Pauly is joined by Dr Stacy Hope (ERM, Impact Facility and Women in Mining UK) and Erik Vlot (Global Tailings Director, Weir) to explore gold’s surprising uses, the realities of mining and the challenges of meeting growing dem...

Episode 4: Leading the charge 19.11.2025 33:07

What are the biggest hurdles facing battery metals today  —  and how can we overcome them to build a truly sustainable energy transition?   Batteries are driving the electrification of everything and are crucial for decarbonisation. Lithium-ion and next-generation batteries power our phones, cars and future grids, transforming how we live and move. These technologies...

Episode 3: The iron giant 05.11.2025 42:29

Steel is everywhere — from wind turbines and washing machines to skyscrapers and electric vehicles. In episode 3 of the Mined Shift podcast, host Sam Pauly is joined by Sean Parsons, Director of External Relations at Ampeak Energy and Stuart Hayton, Divisional VP of Comminution and MD Netherlands at Weir. Together, they unpack the sh...

Episode 2: Good Conduct 22.10.2025 40:03

How will we secure enough copper to meet the world’s growing needs?   Copper is at the heart of the energy transition, but sourcing it sustainably is a global challenge. In episode 2 of the Mined Shift podcast, host Sam Pauly is joined by Merlyn Gregory, Partner and Sustainability and Climate Strategy Lead at Deloitte, and Dr Robin Armstrong, Mining Sector Leader at the Natural History Museum...

Episode 1: Electric Avenue 08.10.2025 33:57

What is copper used for and why do we need it? Copper isn’t just a metal—it’s the backbone of the technologies driving our world forward. From electric vehicles and solar panels to AI and data centres, copper powers the systems that power us.  In the debut episode of the Mined Shift podcast, host Sam Pauly sits down with Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir, and Menno Sanderse, CFO of Copper at Rio Tinto...

Introducing: Mined Shift 30.09.2025 0:38

A 6-part podcast series that contextualises the mining world in our everyday lives. We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. The world needs more metals to get to net zero and they need to be produced more sustainably. So how can we make that happen? Join me, Sam Pauly and guests from industry and investors, scientists and sustainability experts to talk about the metals i...