From Brute Force to Brainpower: Mining’s Leap into the Age of AI
For most of its history, mining has been a game of scale. Bigger drills. Deeper pits. Larger trucks. More rock moved to recover the same, or less, material. That model built the modern mining industry. But as ore grades decline, environmental...
MINE THE GAP: Reshaping the industry’s image through communities
The mining industry has long understood the importance of engaging with local communities. These partnerships are embedded in how we operate. But a more pressing question remains: are we truly maximising their potential—and could their impact...
MINE THE GAP: Rebranding an Industry the World Can’t Live Without – Through Media
For decades, mining has been essential yet misunderstood, a sector people rely on but rarely celebrate. Yet public perception hasn’t kept pace with the industry’s strategic importance. For C‑suite and board members, this isn’t a communications...
MINE THE GAP: Changing the Narrative Around Mining
Welcome to Mine the Gap, our new blog series focused on bridging the perception gap and redefining mining for the next generation. The Critical Question:How do we convince new generations that “Your World Runs on What We Mine”? Mining often carries the label...
The Crucible of Leadership: Living the Crisis in Mining
You know the feeling. One moment, the operation feels under control; the next, a critical piece of equipment fails, markets shift, or a safety incident demands immediate attention. Every decision feels amplified. Every word carries weight. It’s not just a problem...
New Blood, New Ways: Why Senior Leaders Must Rethink Their Role in Recruitment
By the time you've been in leadership for a few decades—as I have—you develop a deep appreciation for one fundamental truth: people are the lifeblood of any organisation. And yet, despite the rhetoric about “our most important assets,” recruitment is still...
Global Talent Has Never Been More Vital
We are delighted to announce that Swann founder John Murray has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). One of the most prestigious honours the Institute can bestow, the award has been made...
John Murray becomes an Honorary Fellow of the AusIMM
We are delighted to announce that Swann founder John Murray has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). One of the most prestigious honours the Institute can bestow, the award has been made...
Fresh Perspectives: Our remote revolution
It was the Covid-19 pandemic. We couldn’t travel. I was in Spain. And our client was in South-East Asia. And yet… here we were, being asked by the client to audit operations, develop coaching programmes and deliver training to a selected team of local...
The Empty Plinth™: Look within to achieve your vision
In the first two blogs in this series, I explained why leaders simply must realise their great ambitions if they and their businesses are to thrive. And I looked at the external drivers that can propel them to success. This final part looks within the business...