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Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro

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News and information from the world of geology and mining, Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro provides a new perspective on the mining industry and seeks to educate on best practice. Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors. We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to derisk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral/Ore Reserves. contact@snowdenoptiro.com www.snowdenoptiro.com Snowden Optiro Mining Advisory Consulting, Software and Training.

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Recent Episodes

July 1, 2026

EP 166 | What Consultants See That Mine Sites Miss: Lessons in Mine-to-Mill Reconciliation

What do consultants see that mine sites often miss? In this episode of Fresh Thinking bySnowden Optiro, Rayleen Hargreaves is joined by Ian Glacken to discuss the most common mine-to-mill reconciliation challenges, from stockpile management and siloed teams to understanding variance and improving decision-making. Learn why reconciliation is more than a monthly report—it's a powerful tool for improving mine performance.

May 29, 2026

EP 164: Critical vs Strategic Minerals: Which Commodities Matter Most?

Which commodities matter most in the global race for critical and strategic minerals? In this episode of <a class= "mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" spellcheck="false" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCegit2FWNIuR39SVGEXNClw"> @SnowdenOptiro </a> Fresh Thinking podcast, Senzeni Mandava Matondi is joined by Julian Aldridge and Laurie Hassall to explore the commodities that consistently appear on critical minerals lists around the world and the factors driving their importance. The discussion examines key battery minerals including lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite, alongside rare earth elements, tungsten and aluminium. The team also explores how geopolitical considerations, supply chain security and processing capability influence whether a mineral is considered critical or strategic. Topics covered include: <ul> <li>The common commodities found on national critical minerals lists</li> <li>The growing importance of rare earths and tungsten</li> <li>Why aluminium is increasingly viewed as both critical and strategic</li> <li>How Indonesia's nickel production is influencing global markets</li> <li>China's role in downstream processing and critical mineral supply chains</li> <li>The relationship between resource availability, processing capacity and strategic importance</li> </ul>

May 29, 2026

EP 163: Critical vs Strategic Minerals: What's the Difference?

What makes a mineral critical? What makes it strategic? And why are governments around the world racing to secure supplies of certain commodities? In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro , Senzeni Mandava Matondi, Julian Aldridge, and Laurie Hassell explore the growing importance of critical and strategic minerals in today's economy. From copper, lithium and rare earth elements to gallium and germanium minerals, the discussion examines how countries define these resources and why those definitions matter. The team explores: <ul> <li>The difference between critical and strategic minerals</li> <li>Why supply risk matters</li> <li>The role of minerals in national security and defence</li> <li>Food security and fertiliser-related commodities</li> <li>How critical mineral lists differ between countries</li> <li>The influence of processing capability and intellectual property</li> <li>The minerals driving the energy transition</li> </ul>

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What is Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro?: News and information from the world of geology and mining, Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro provides a new perspective on the mining industry and seeks to educate on best practice.

Snowden Optiro is a resources consulting and advisory group that provides independent advice, consulting and training to mining and exploration companies, their advisors and investors.

We help mine developers to advance their projects, mining companies to improve their operations and their professionals, and investors to derisk their investments by the provision of quality advice, training and software in the field of Mineral Resources and Mineral/Ore Reserves.

contact@snowdenoptiro.com

www.snowdenoptiro.com Snowden Optiro Mining Advisory Consulting, Software and Training.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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