What happens after a mine site closes? We all know mining disrupts land, so proper land reclamation is a critical part of the process. Modern mining companies aren’t just cleaning up after themselves. The goal is to leave an area better, stronger, and more diverse than they found it. We talk to Carleigh Whitman, Director of Environment at Teck Resources, about how the industry prepares a site for restoration long before it's mined, and how that process continues to evolve to meet local and global climate goals. Additionally, Daniel Desjarlais, Sales and Marketing Manager at Twin Sisters Native Plant Nursery, reveals why planting native plants and flora is the best thing for former mining sites...and why the days of spreading grass seed and planting conifers are officially over. It's time to hear how we're making the world better than we found it...one seedling at a time!

The world is a collection of global communities, which begs the question: How do mining companies give back and invest in the places they operate? The process of investing in these communities has changed, but how? To answer that question, we'll speak to Amparo Cornejo, Vice President, South America at Teck about programs and initiatives at work in Chile and Herman Urrejola, Social Management and Communities Director at Teck Chile about Teck's work on the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Water. It's an essential resource for people, communities, and the environment, and it’s also critical to the mining process. We talk to Laura Volden, Hydrogeochemist from SRK Consulting, about the science behind water's role in mining and Chris Kennedy, Director of Water at Teck, about how sustainable mining practices are elevating the conversation. It's more complex, intricate, and nuanced than you ever imagined... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Copper has long been used in cooking, roofing, and making beautiful jewelry. It’s also a key component in the transition to an electrified future, and its antimicrobial superpower is the focus of scientific study. As copper works behind the scenes to stop the spread of germs, what will it mean for public health over the next hundred years? We talk to Dr. Marthe Charles, Head Of Division Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control at Vancouver Coastal Health, about the role of copper in public health and Catherine Adair, Manager of Community Development at Teck about their work to ensure that Copper Stops the Spread. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future is here. It's emerging faster than we can keep up with. We talk to Chris Adachi, Director of Climate Change at Teck, about the demand for more resources to power the exploding electric vehicles sector, and the challenges with charging everything from cars to fleets of buses. We also talk to Mark Rabin, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Portable Electric, about the green future and how we’ll transition to clean energy. Join us as we explore these questions and their complex answers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you stopped to think about all of the components that make up every single product you use each day? From the device you’re reading an email on to your favorite kitchen appliance, mining touches every aspect of your life. And yet, so often we don’t connect the importance of the products of mining to our modern existence. Is it time to rethink our attitude towards mining? We talk to Professor Brett Gilley, also known as the “GeoDude,” about how the natural world supports our everyday lives, and Greg Brouwer, Teck's Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation, about how mining companies are evolving to ensure the industry meets the technological demands of the present and the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join our host and journalist Robin Stickley as she digs into some fascinating conversations about what, how, and Why We Mine. Think about it - practically everything around you that isn’t born or grown is mined. The toothpaste you brush with every morning, the vehicle you use to get around, even the screen you’re reading this on right now contain minerals extracted from the earth. As the climate warms and we race for sustainable solutions, we know you’re asking questions: How can mining help us hit our emissions targets by 2050? How do we continue to build an inclusive workforce and prosperous communities? How will we sustainably mine enough copper for the all the electric cars? Robin explores the answers and takes a closer look at Canada’s innovative mining technologies and community-driven approaches to ensure a sustainable future for everyone.If you want to understand more about “Why We Mine,” this podcast by Teck Resources is for you.