Responsible Raw Materials Podcast

Responsible Raw Materials Podcast

Each year, we bring together speakers to explore a central theme in Responsible Raw Materials. Across six sessions, 48 experts have shared insights and perspectives. Now the conversation continues with the Responsible Raw Materials Podcast. Hosted by Dr Sarah Gordon, it explores the systems, decisions, and people behind the materials shaping modern life, across mining, recycling, agriculture, finance, policy, and communities. New episodes drop every Thursday. Listen wherever you get podcasts, and get in touch to share your perspective.

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June 11, 2026 28 mins

This episode of Responsible Raw Materials explores what happens when psychology meets geochemistry. Joining us is Dutch psychologist and behavioural scientist Dr. Geertje Schuitema whose career has spanned research into electric vehicle adoption, smart energy technologies, and, more recently, the societal challenges surrounding critical raw materials. 

From tackling ‘range anxiety’ in the ea...

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In this episode, Sarah Gordon speaks with sustainability expert John Howchin about the powerful role finance plays in shaping the future of mining and raw materials. With decades of experience working at the intersection of investment and sustainability, John reflects on how the real leverage for change lies not just with operators, but with the owners of capital.  

From the early days of ESG and corporate accoun...

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In this episode, we sit down with Madhurii Sarkar Amoda, a leading voice in community development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable mining practices in Nigeria. 

From growing up in Lagos to navigating the cultural complexities of rural mining communities, Madhurii shares her remarkable journey into the mining sector and the lessons she’s learned building trust between corporations, governme...

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In this episode, we speak with Louise, an environmental and social leader in mining, about her journey from growing up in an Australian coal community to working across 50+ countries - and ultimately finding her place in the raw materials sector. Driven by a desire to create real-world impact, she shares why she moved from development and consultancy into operations, joining Thor Explorations as it grew into gold mining i...

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In this episode, Sarah Gordon speaks with Laura Mallabone, a chemical engineer turned risk and sustainability specialist, about the critical role of risk management in shaping responsible mining. From her early career in engineering and insurance to working within major mining companies, Laura shares how her perspective evolved - and why integrating risk across organisations remains one of the sector’s big...

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In this episode, Sarah Gordon speak with Josephine Weston about the future of mining, sustainability, and the energy transition.

Originally from Perth, Jo shares her journey into environmental engineering and discusses the growing importance of mine rehabilitation, cultural engagement, and collaborative decision-making across the mining sector.

We also explore the Capital Matters initiative - a program bringing together leaders from ...

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The Responsible Raw Materials podcast explores the systems, decisions, and people behind the materials that underpin modern life. Hosted by geologist and sustainability specialist Sarah Gordon, this series takes a deep dive into the complex, interconnected world of raw materials - spanning mining, recycling, agriculture, finance, policy, and community impact.

From the buildings we live in to the technologies driving the energy trans...

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