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Episode 10: Pulling back the curtain of the mining industry

June 04, 2021 • Fryderyk Paczkowski, Flor Garcia, Adwoa Cobbina • Season 1 • Episode 10

Adwoa Cobbina is an engineering consultant at Golder Associates' Mine Water Management Group and an environmentalist at heart.

In this episode, Adwoa discusses the intricacies and complexities of mining operations in Canada and internationally. From her experience of 10+ years in the sector, she delves into the mining industry's footprint on the planet (economy, society, and environment). She provides us with insights and strategies for the sustainable development of mining operations and practices. She also invites environmentally-minded people to get involved in mining to help it become more sustainable.

Intro music "Fintches 72 " composed and performed by Alec Petizian. Instagram: @Official_alec_petizian

Outro music "Diversity" composed by Frank and Rob Petizian.