Mined Shift Episode 1: Electric Avenue

What is copper used for a why do we need it? Copper isn’t just a metal—it’s the backbone of the technologies driving our world forward. From electric vehicles and solar panels to AI and data centres, copper powers the systems that power us. In the debut episode of the Mined Shift podcast, host Sam Pauly sits down with Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir, and Menno Sanderse, CFO of Copper at Rio Tinto, to unpack copper’s critical role in the clean energy transition. Tune in to hear how industry leaders are tackling this challenge—and why it matters to your career, your planet and your future.