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Welcome to The Mining Mum Podcast, where we celebrate individuals who have created careers in the mining industry. Join Tegan, your host, and each episode, we delve into the inspiring stories and insights of professionals working in the Mining and Minerals industry.
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From Underground Geologist to Chief Geologist | Leah Moore’s Mining Career Journey (opens the original)
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What does it really take to build a career in mining and rise from a graduate geologist to Chief Geologist?In this episode of the Money Man Podcast, we sit down with Leah Moore, Chief Geologist at Patronus Resources, to unpack her incredible career journey - from discovering her passion for geology at university, to working underground, taking on a challenging role in Papua New Guinea, moving into exploration, consulting, leadership, and eventually becoming a Chief Geologist.Leah shares the real
She Disrupted the Mining Training Industry: From Starting With Nothing to 300K Followers | Niamh Murphy (opens the original)
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What does it really take to break into the mining industry — and build a business from the ground up? In this episode of the Mining Mom Podcast , Tegan sits down with Niamh Murphy from Cailin Mining & Civil to talk about her unconventional journey into mining, starting with a goal of earning enough money to attend music school in London. From struggling for two years to get into the mines, discovering the gender pay gap, and becoming a subcontractor — to building a training and labour hire busin
Leading The Way in Aboriginal Business | Caity Hicks Forshaw (opens the original)
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Caity Hicks Forshaw, CEO of Hicks Civil & Mining, shares what it was like leading an Aboriginal business in the Pilbara at a time when the industry wasn’t ready. From fighting for their place in the mining industry to becoming part of the change, Katie reflects on the challenges, criticism, resilience and determination it took to build their business and help change perceptions of Aboriginal businesses in mining.
Why young Australians should care about Mining | Tania Constable (opens the original)
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Mining impacts every Australian, whether you work in the industry or not. In this episode of The Mining Mum Podcast, Tegan sits down with Tanya Constable, CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia, to discuss the future of mining, Australia's role in supplying critical minerals, AI and automation, mining careers, women in mining, taxation, and why the industry remains one of Australia's biggest economic drivers. They also explore common misconceptions about mining, what young Australians should b
39, No Experience: Joey’s Dump Truck Story (opens the original)
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From arriving in Australia with just one suitcase to becoming a Mining Superintendent at MACA, Joey Wikairi's story is one of courage, resilience, and unwavering determination. She left New Zealand to create a better future for her five children, started as a dump truck operator, and worked her way through the mining industry into leadership.Whether you're thinking about a career in mining, already working FIFO, or simply looking for an inspiring story of perseverance, Joey's journey is one you
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