EP.119 Meet the FACE Team: Keepa Mewett talks Mining Across Borders, Pro Rugby Life, and Building Great Teams
What’s the value of having the right people on your team? In this episode, we take a deep dive with our Operations Support Manager Keepa Mewett on his recipe for building great teams. Between growing up in mining communities, to going pro Rugby player, to owning a gym, Keepa knows the ins and outs of […]
EP.111 Dinghy Pattinson on Pike River and Uncovering Answers in the Wake of Tragedy
In the face of a tragedy, what can we do to shape the mining industry to be better? The reminders we have about the importance of safety on site come at a cost that’s way too high. No matter who you are, speaking up when something doesn’t feel right, is crucial. This week we have a special interview for […]
EP.103 Philip Jones on Living Your Values and Stepping Outside of Your Career Comfort Zone
Growth can be scary, but that doesn’t mean you have to put your career on hold or sacrifice your values. We explore how to make the most of those difficult decision-making times. In this episode, we chat to Philip Jones, Exploration & Geology Manager for OceanaGold at their Macraes operation. We caught up with Phil a few […]
EP.92 Matt Hine on Gold Mining in New Zealand and The Power of Community
Mining operations are all around the world and each has its own unique aspects and character, as well as vibrant communities they work in with. This week we chat to Matthew Hine, Today Pete chats to Matthew Hine, General Manager at OceanaGold. Matt helps look after the Macraes Goldfield Mine located on the South Island of New Zealand. […]
EP.46 Peter Finn on the Inner Chief Podcast — My Journey Through the Mining Industry, Identifying Core Values and More
You can spend your life coasting on the waves that come your way, or find out what you’re really made of and dig deep to live a life that others will want to emulate. Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with […]