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Dismantling the Blueprint for Mining Leadership with Bernard Swanepoel

October 20, 2026 · 56 min

Welcome to this episode of The Mining Pulse! This week, James and Graeme sit down with industry titan Bernard Swanepoel (former CEO of Harmony Gold, Joburg Indaba founder, and Implats board member) for an unfiltered conversation about the…
The Looming Skills Wall: Why We Need More Engineers to Power the Green Transition with Gary Lane, Former SAIMM President

September 1, 2026 · 43 min

The world is demanding more critical minerals than ever before to fuel the green energy transition. But who is actually going to build and operate these mines? In this episode of The Mining Pulse, Graeme and James sit down with Gary Lane…
"Not An Act of God" – The Hard Truth About Tailings Dam Failures

August 27, 2026 · 52 min

In this special edition of The Mining Pulse, James and Graeme are joined by Professor SW Jacobsz, a geotechnical engineer from the University of Pretoria who holds a PhD from Cambridge and researches liquefaction and failure triggers in…
No-BS Sustainability: How AI is Rewriting Mining Compliance

August 27, 2026 · 53 min

This week, Graeme flies solo to run a diagnostic on the massive administrative burden of corporate governance and compliance in the mining sector. He is joined by Anastasia Koskova, co-founder and CEO of beSirius, an AI platform designed…
The Hydrometallurgy Diagnostic – Automating Cyanide & Acid Control

August 18, 2026 · 57 min

In this episode of The Mining Pulse, James and Graeme are joined by Hansie van Vreden, CEO of Process Analytical Systems (PAS). We pull back the curtain on a critical but rarely discussed element of gold and copper processing: online wet…

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The Mining Pulse: The Supply Chain Diagnostic – Port Congestion, Permits, and Freight

August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

In this episode of The Mining Pulse, James and Graeme are joined by Bonique, Group Commercial Services Manager, and Dexter, Director at TradeStream. Together, they run a complete diagnostic on the state of African logistics, trade finance…
Money of Mine x The Mining Pulse: Tracking ASX African Capital

July 28, 2026 · 54 min

This week, we have a major Trans-Indian Ocean crossover event. James and Graeme are joined by Travis and JD, the founders of Australia's premier mining podcast, Money of Mine. We contrast the investor-heavy focus of the Australian market…
Is Coal Still King? Vuslat Bayoğlu on Energy Policy, Transnet, and the Future of South African Mining

July 23, 2026 · 56 min

South Africa's economy was built on rocks and coal, yet the mining industry remains heavily misunderstood by the general public and global policymakers. This week, James and Graeme are joined by Vuslat Bayoğlu, Co-founder and Managing…
Scratching the Surface: Mosa Mabuza on the Future of South African Geoscience

July 15, 2026 · 44 min

In this episode of The Mining Pulse, hosts James Agenbag and Graeme Smith sit down with Mosa Mabuza, CEO of the Council of Geoscience, to run a comprehensive reality check on South Africa's geological future. Overseeing the organization…
Hoses as Arteries: Truco's Martin Cassidy on Fluid Handling and African Mining Heritage

June 30, 2026 · 48 min

In Episode 19 of The Mining Pulse, hosts James Agenbag and Graeme Smith sit down with Martin Cassidy, Managing Director at Truco, to run the diagnostics on mining fluid handling systems. A chemical engineer and De Beers process veteran…
What's Killing African Mining Deals? Aon's Risk Reality Check

June 23, 2026 · 50 min

In Episode 18 of The Mining Pulse, hosts James Agenbag and Graeme Smith sit down with Robert Grafen-Greaney, global Head of Mining at AON, to run a comprehensive reality check on the modern mining risk landscape. Overseeing a massive…
The Founder's Diagnostic: Rebuilding Uganda's Historic Tin Mine

June 17, 2026 · 56 min

Mike Beare (Co-Founder & COO, H5 Resources Limited) How do you take a brownfield tin mine abandoned in the 1960s, overrun by thousands of artisanal miners, and transform it into a modern, zero-waste, low-carbon operation? In this episode…

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About the show

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. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Stay on the pulse.