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The Mining Pulse

Welcome to The Mining Pulse, the digital intelligence platform where the African mining industry finds its heartbeat.
Hosted by James and Graeme, this is the dedicated space where specialists gather to run the diagnostics on the projects, people, and technologies shaping the future of global resources.
In a sector often defined by static databases and cold technical reports, we provide the situational context that spreadsheets can’t capture.
We move beyond generic marketing and "snake oil" solutions to bring you authentic, data-driven insights into project lifecycles, operational realities, and the "unlikely stories" of the pioneers bushwhacking the path forward.
From deep dives into commodity fundamentals and automation to navigating ESG foundations and jurisdictional risks, we bridge the gap between information and execution. Whether you are an investor, an OEM, or a site manager, tune in to move from a speculative cold call to a warm, informed partnership.
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Monthly English South Africa Business · Education
7 Episodes

The Karowe Diagnostic: Unlocking a Diamond Giant

Guest: James Campbell, Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds How does a diamond deposit go from being a "marginal" prospect to a source of the world's most valuable stones? In this episode of The Mining Pulse, we run the diagnostics on Karowe Mine. We are joined once again by James Campbell,…
12 May 40 min

Mine Waste to Millions: The Tailings Revolution

Guests: Craig Walter & Phildre Lotter (Fraser Alexander NextGen) Tailings are often treated as the "magic table" of mining—waste goes in, and the industry hopes it disappears. But when that "table" fails, the impact on communities and the environment is devastating. In this episode of The Mining Pulse, we sit…
7 May 54 min

The Sourcing Diagnostic: Bridging the Gap Between Mines and Global Buyers

Guest: JJ Messner, Representative for the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) How does the "heartbeat" of an African mine reach the global market? In this episode of The Mining Pulse, we run diagnostics on the growing disconnect between global purchasers and upstream mineral producers. We sit down with JJ…
5 May 55 min

The Digital Mine: AI, Data & the Future of African Mining

Is your mine truly "digitalized," or just "automated"? In this episode of The Mining Pulse, we run a diagnostic on the current state of mining technology. We sit down with PJ Peters, founder of DigiRock Innovations, to cut through the marketing fluff surrounding the Fourth Industrial Revolution and get to…
20 Apr 1 hr 06 min

The Mozambique Bet: Exploration, Risk & Raw Discovery

What does an Australian airline pilot do when a medical ailment ends a 30-year flying career? If you’re Peter and Damian from CAZ Minerals, you head to the remote river mouths of Mozambique to look for seafood—and stumble upon a world-class mineral deposit instead. In this episode of The Mining…
14 Apr 40 min

Commodities: Diamonds "Africa's Diamond Boom, Bust & Lab-Grown Threats"

Guest: James Campbell, Managing Director of Botswana Minerals plc. The diamond industry was forged under pressure, but right now the entire sector is feeling a different kind of squeeze. In this episode of The Mining Pulse, we run a full diagnostic on the "heartbeat" of African diamonds with one of…
31 Mar 55 min

Episode 01 - Pilot

In this inaugural episode, hosts James and Graeme pull back the curtain on why The Mining Pulse was created and how it aims to transform the way we view African mining intelligence. Mining is "incredibly relational," yet the industry is often starved of the human context behind the data. James…
26 Mar 13 min