Digging Deep with Major Miner Vicky Peacey

For anyone who would love to work not only with 165 degree material, but explosives as well, in a mini-city located some 7000 ft below the surface of the Earth, Sandy and Sandra have unearthed the perfect job for you!

As President and General Manager of Resolution Copper for Rio Tinto, Vicky Peacey is responsible for all aspects of planning, development, and operations related to the Arizona-based project. She has deep ties to the mining industry, coming from a multi-generational mining family, and has more than 20 years of industry experience working across various leadership roles at reclamation sites, operations and projects in the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Geoscience and a Master of Science (MSc) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Western Ontario, and has also attended the London School of Business and Finance’s (LSBF) Emerging Leaders Program. In 2019, Vicky was inducted into the American Mining Hall of Fame and currently sits on the American Exploration & Mining Association Board. Prior to her present role, Vicky has held a number of leadership roles at Resolution Copper and Rio Tinto, which she joined in 2002.

they explore the fascinating world of underground mining. 

Join our hosts today to learn about Vicky's journey into the mining industry, the valuable lessons she's acquired, and gain insights into the technology, processes, and human factors that make mining possible at depths thousands of feet below the Earth’s surface.

0:00 Start

0:25 Introduction

1:24 How Vicky got involved in the mining industry

2:42 Lessons she has learned over her career

3:48 Vicky’s  overview of the mining industry

5:26 Minerals that are and aren’t mined in the USA

6:49 The long process involved in preparing to mine an area

9:34 The construction phase of mining

10:54 The process and technology involved in mining the ore and getting it to the surface

12:59 The role of the human being in the process

15:33 Keeping track of people and equipment 

16:21 The psychological aspects of working that deep underground

18:25 Responding to emergencies underground

19:38 The deepest mines in the world

20:29 “Centers of Excellence”

21:16 Explosives use in mining

22:29 Following laws in different countries

24:46 Processing the ore once it’s reached the surface

27:31 Dealing with leftover material after the processing

28:39 The amount of time involved in the entire mining process

29:25 The parallels between working in mines and working in space

30:20 Managing criticism about mining

32:50 Locating minerals to be mined

Quotes:

"There's just such a diversity of interesting issues and things to tackle inside of a mine."

"You have to follow the law in the jurisdiction that you're operating in. That is, when it's there."

"The deposit is where it is, right? So nature puts it where it is."

"We really need to invest again back into K through 12 education, partnering with universities, and really putting ourselves out there to communicate really about what the industry is or isn't."

"We need to make sure that we are listening to communities, that they're helping shape the project.””

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