The Discovery Files
de Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem
#18: Andover #2 Eleanore Dowling
Sobre este podcast
What really makes a discovery?
This isn’t another podcast about the next big deposit or the person who “called it.” This is a journey into the human side of discovery—the stories behind the core sheds, drill pads, and field maps. We talk to the people who make exploration work: core loggers, drillers, project geologists, senior geos, and everyone in between.
Through honest, unfiltered conversations, we explore the emotions, lessons, failures, team dynamics, and quiet wins that rarely make it into the headlines. We ask: what does a truly successful exploration team look like? How much of discovery is science, and how much is intuition, collaboration, or even chaos?
If you’ve ever wondered whether our industry really understands what drives discovery—or if we’re missing the bigger picture—this podcast is for you.
Real people. Real stories. Real discovery.
Episodios
- #18: Andover #2 Eleanore Dowling · 55 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 18In this episode, Eleanore Dowling shares her journey in geology, from her early experiences in data entry to her current role in lithium exploration with the Andover discovery…
- #17 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #3 Rick Streiff · 30 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 17In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff, who shares his experiences in the mining industry, particularly focusing on the Cove deposit and the challenges of…
- #16 Midas #2 Rick Streiff · 24 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 16In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff about his experiences at the Midas deposit in Nevada. They discuss the challenges faced during early drilling, the…
- #15 Waihi Wharekirauponga #1 Rick Streiff · 1 h 1 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 15In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff, a seasoned geologist with extensive experience in mining and exploration about the Wharekirauponga discovery at Waihi in…
- #14 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #2 Ken Coleman · 56 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 14In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Ken Coleman, a seasoned geologist with extensive experience in mineral exploration, particularly in Nevada. They discuss Ken's journey…
- #13 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #1 Jeff Nicholes · 33 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 13In this episode, Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem interview Jeff Nichols about his experiences during the discovery of what would become the Helen zone at Cove McCoy. Jeff shares…
- #12 Midas Part 1 John Marma · 48 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 12In this episode of Discovery Files, Scott Briscoe interviews John Marma, a geologist with a rich family history in mining. John shares his journey into geology, his experiences…
- #11 Reflection on the first ten episodes · 1 h 3 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 11In this episode, Scott and Ahmad reflect on the first ten episodes of their podcast, discussing the diverse perspectives shared by guests and the complexities of decision-making…
- #10: Invincible Part 6 Dale Sanderson · 1 h 6 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 10In this episode, Dale Sanderson shares his journey as a geologist, discussing the importance of exploration, mentorship, and team dynamics in the mining industry. He reflects on…
- #9: Nick Tate Individual vs Team Discoveries · 1 h 5 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 9Our first video episode, if you'd like to watch on video search for The Discovery Files on youtube! https://youtu.be/bULDgcbhFzM In this conversation, Nick Tate shares his…
- #8: Invincible Part 5 Aaron Megas · 50 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 8Aaron Megas shares his journey from a graduate geologist at Gold Fields to becoming a principal geologist, highlighting the excitement and challenges of working in exploration…
- #7: Andover Part 1 Paul Smith · 1 h 6 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 7In this conversation, Paul Smith shares his journey in the mining industry, focusing on the Andover Discovery and the transition from nickel to lithium exploration. He discusses…
- #6: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 2 of 2 · 41 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 6In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares insights from his extensive career in geology, focusing on the importance of connections, the challenges of people management, and…
- #5: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 1 of 2 · 48 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 5In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares his journey as a geologist, discussing how connections and opportunities shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of community…
- #4: Invincible Part 3 Mark Roux · 55 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 4In this conversation, Mark Roux shares his experiences and insights from his journey in resource geology, particularly focusing on the Invincible project. He discusses the…
- #3: Invincible Part 2 Steve Radford · 58 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 3This conversation with Steve Radford delves into the experiences and challenges faced by the geological services team during the Invincible drilling project, highlighting the…
- #2: Invincible Part 1 Ayesha Ahmed · 55 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 2In this conversation, Ayesha shares her journey as a geologist working in the St. Ives Gold Camp in Western Australia. She discusses her early experiences, the challenges faced…
- #1: Setting the Stage · 1 h 4 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 1In this episode of the Discovery Files, Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem explore the multifaceted nature of discovery in the fields of science and exploration. They discuss the…







