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by Jessica Rouse
Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface, the podcast that shares the incredible stories of the talented and passionate people in our industry who not only shine on site but are doing incredible things in their local communities, on the national stage, and sometimes even making a global impact.We often interview people and would love to share the WHOLE story with you, so here it is.Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface, hosted by Jessica Rouse.
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- Yesterday1h 6m
JOE CLAYTON (Part 1): Buried up to his neck, unions, and semi-automatics
Joe Clayton started working underground in the 1970s. He's been buried up to his neck, had his ear just about cut off, been in charge of mining operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia, and hired mercenaries with semi-automatics to keep a strike at bay.He has about a thousand stories, so enjoy Part 1 of our chat with Joe. Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review, and if you've got a story or want to dob a mate in send Jess an email: jess@thecoalface.net.au
- 2 weeks ago28 min
COURTNEY TAYLOR: From the ground up
Courtney Taylor spent more than ten years working as a geologist before moving into operations management and project delivery for major mining companies. Now Courtney is the Managing Director of Yari Resources, an emerging resources company exploring the Bowen Basin for coal resources that could support more than 70 years of mining. Courtney has had a hugely successful career, and she is a big believer in industry professionals giving their time to support the industry and promote it to younger generations, particularly in schools, to ensure young children know that there is a strong industry for them to strive towards, creating things we will need for many years to come. Enjoy this episode, don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!If you have an idea for an episode or have a mate you want to dob in, email: jess@thecoalface.net.au
- 4 weeks ago28 min
DALE LAST: Queensland is doing the heavy lifting
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Dale Last joined Jess on this episode of Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface. Dale joins Jess fresh after a Coal Industry Event in Brisbane, a report earlier this year from Future Coal showing the international demand for our coal, and Coal Australia releasing their very first annual Coal Report breaking down the data not only state by state, but region by region and town by town on how crucial coal is.Coal isn't the only topic on the agenda on this episode; there's plenty of chat about critical minerals, gas and oil. Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review, and if you have an idea for a podcast guest send Jess an email: jess@thecoalface.net.au
- Aug 10, 202623 min
IMARC 2026: It's not just about the C-suite
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is returning to the ICC in Sydney this October 27-29. IMARC brings together not only the mining sector here in Australia, but a huge international contingent as well. This year it's not just about the C-suite coming along, everyone is being encouraged to get to IMARC, including engineers, operators, students and more.Sherene Asnasyous and Paul Phelan are IMARC's Event Directors, and they've been putting this event together for years. Sherene and Paul sit down with Jess to chat the industry, the event and why you should come along.https://imarcglobal.com/
- Aug 5, 202625 min
HSEC LIVE: Psychosocial safety and your mental wellbeing
We are LIVE at the NSW Mining HSEC Conference for another year… HSEC is where people from across the industry come together to share ideas, challenge thinking and learn from each other. It’s one of the few opportunities each year were operators, contractors, regulators and experts are in the same room with a common goal – making our workplaces safer and healthier.For this episode of Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface, we're talking about why mental wellbeing matters—not just outside of work, but on site as well. While we often think of safety in terms of physical hazards, one of the biggest conversations at this year's NSW Mining HSEC Conference is around psychosocial safety.As workplaces place greater focus on managing psychosocial hazards such as burnout, chronic stress and mental illness, it's increasingly recognised that how people are feeling can influence everything from safety and decision-making to teamwork and job satisfaction. Today, we'll explore why protecting workers' mental wellbeing has become such an important part of creating safer, healthier workplaces.Dr Jorian Kippax is going to bring the perspective from working on the front line with Ambulance Tasmania and being part of multiple rescue missions. Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer with Bloomfield, will share her experience working in mining and developing wellbeing initiatives in the workplace and Craig Semple a former detective of 25 years will share some powerful insights drawn from his lived experience that he delivers in the mining industry.
- Jul 19, 20261h 12m
DANIEL ROCKHOUSE: I refuse to let anything scare me underground
Daniel Rockhouse was one of only two men to survive the fatal Pike River Mine disaster in New Zealand on November 19, 2010.He lost his brother and his crew.Daniel and Russell Smith were the only two to make it out alive that day, and to this day, their crew is still underground.The disaster and the months after the disaster have recently been played out in a film which delves into that fateful day and what happened afterwards.Jess sat down with Daniel, who detailed what happened on November 10, and how he is determined not to let anything scare him underground ever again.
- Jul 5, 202619 min
KEN BAYLEY: Everyone needs an escape, fishing is mine
Fishing has always been part of Ken Bayley's life, but it was during some of his toughest periods that he realised it was far more than just a hobby.Ken has worked in the mining industry for the last eight years after returning home from the military. Whatever job Ken as has had, or wherever he has lived, fishing has always remained a constant. Something he did to settle his mind and find peace in the craziness of the world. After years of fishing, one thing always stood out to Ken - people opened up when they were out on the water. It could be ten random people, but eventually everyone opens up and talks about what is happening in their lives. So, Ken has created 'Mental Fishing', a community built around fishing, the outdoors, and creating spaces where people feel comfortable connecting with others. Jess had a chat to Ken about his new venture on this episode of Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface!
- Jun 21, 20261h 1m
NICK JORSS: Keep up the fight
Nick Jorss is the founder of Coal Australia, founder of Stanmore Coal, former Executive Chairman of Bowen Coking Coal and Non Executive Director of Ballymore Resources among many other things including QLD Beer Co.Jess sits down with Nick to talk all things Coal Australia, coal, mining, activists, and beer.Enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think, leave a rating and review!
About Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface
Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface, the podcast that shares the incredible stories of the talented and passionate people in our industry who not only shine on site but are doing incredible things in their local communities, on the national stage, and sometimes even making a global impact.We often interview people and would love to share the WHOLE story with you, so here it is.Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface, hosted by Jessica Rouse.
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