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Mined Shift

Mined Shift

By: Powered by Weir
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Mined Shift is the podcast that digs into how metals and minerals power our everyday lives and why they’re critical for a low carbon future. From electric cars and electronics to smartphones and computers, discover more about the materials we all rely on—and what it will really take to deliver those metals in a more sustainable way. Hosted by TV presenter and broadcaster Sam Pauly, this 6-part series brings together industry leaders and changemakers to explore how mining is evolving, why it matters for the planet, and how everyone—from engineers to everyday people—can be part of the solution. Powered by Weir, Mined Shift offers fresh perspectives on the opportunities facing the industry today.


Plug in, get curious and join the conversation shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. Hit play on Mined Shift and explore how the earth beneath us powers the lives we lead.

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  • Introducing: Mined Shift

    Introducing: Mined Shift
    Sep 30 2025

    A 6-part podcast series that contextualises the mining world in our everyday lives.

    We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. The world needs more metals to get to net zero and they need to be produced more sustainably. So how can we make that happen? Join me, Sam Pauly and guests from industry and investors, scientists and sustainability experts to talk about the metals it takes to create the things we need and how we can deliver those in a more sustainable way.

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    1 min
  • Episode 1: Electric Avenue

    Episode 1: Electric Avenue
    Oct 8 2025

    What is copper used for and why do we need it?


    Copper isn’t just a metal—it’s the backbone of the technologies driving our world forward. From electric vehicles and solar panels to AI and data centres, copper powers the systems that power us.


    In the debut episode of the Mined Shift podcast, host Sam Pauly sits down with Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir, and Menno Sanderse, CFO of Copper at Rio Tinto, to unpack copper’s critical role in the clean energy transition.

    We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. The world needs more metals to get to net zero and they need to be produced more sustainably. So how can we make that happen? Join me, Sam Pauly and guests from industry and investors, scientists and sustainability experts to talk about the metals it takes to create the things we need and how we can deliver those in a more sustainable way.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    34 mins
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