The UNFC Podcast

In this series wrap up, we’ll be looking back across the UNFC Podcast and discussing the themes and topics that have run throughout the whole series. 🎙️Join hosts, Alexander Fuentes, Chris Stockey, and Matthew Grimshaw as they discuss if the questions they had about the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) have been answered, and what they think lies ahead for the UNECE’s r...

🇺🇳 Join us in conversation with a video panel of members of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), who are 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗖).    We’ll be discussing with the UNECE just 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗖 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 since the 1990s, what 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, and what opportunities exist for...

UNFC is built upon three, equally weighted criteria to classify resource projects, Degree of Confidence (estimates of resource quantities), Technical Feasibility (maturity of technology, studies, commitments etc.), and Environmental-Socio-Economic Viability. This Environmental-Socio-Economic Viability criterion, or E Axis encompasses legal, regulatory, social, environmental and contractual conditi...

In this episode we’ll be digging into the details of sustainable resource management. For this we can’t only look to the United Nations Framework Classification for resources, but also need to involve another related UNECE framework, the United Nations Resource Management System or UNRMS.  Joining us today is Dr Eva Marquis of the Camborne School of Mines, part of the Critical Minerals Challenge C...

Building on the previous episode where we looked at the relationship between UNFC and CRIRSCO reporting codes, in today’s Episode 6 we’ll be discussing the application of UNFC from a geosurvey and practical resource management perspective.  Our guest on today’s episode is Tom Bide, a Senior Mineral Resource Geologist at the British Geological Survey and a member of the UK International Centre of E...

In this episode of the podcast we’ll be exploring the complex relationship between United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) and other mineral reporting systems, in this case the CRIRSCO family of codes. We are joined today by Ed Sides, a member of PERC, The Pan-European Reserves and Resources Committee since 2014 and who served as its Chairperson from 2021 until earlier this ye...

In this episode we will be hearing about the realities of the practical application of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) to raw materials projects. Specifically, the Strategic Projects of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, where use of UNFC assessment is mandated.  This episode’s guest is Ben Lepley of SLR Consulting who has supported Strategic Project promoters wi...

In Episode 3 of the podcast, we’ll be discussing the importance of comprehensive access to a broad and deep selection of data for those working in the raw materials sector, particularly in the context of UNFC and its diverse data requirements.   We’ll be joined by Nicole Barlow, Founder and CEO of Purple Rock who will discuss the challenges involved in the data world both for industry and geosurve...

On this episode, we'll be delving into the world of raw materials policy. In particular, discussing the EU's Critical Raw Material Act and UNFC's integration within it. Joining us is Vitor Correia, Secretary General of the International Raw Materials Observatory, part of the UN expert group for resource management, and previously president of the European Federation of Geologists. We d...

A new podcast from Satarla, and produced by Critical Productions, in the UNFC Podcast we will be exploring the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC ) through conversations with diverse voices from across the raw materials sector. Listen in to learn more about how UNFC has ended up in the spotlight after its inclusion in the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)...

🚀 The UNFC Podcast is Launching! Satarla is thrilled to announce the launch of The UNFC Podcast, produced by Critical Productions ! In this podcast we will be exploring the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC ) through conversations with diverse voices from across the raw materials sector. Listen in to learn more about how UNFC has ended up in the spotlight after its inclu...