The Discovery Files
Episodes
#18: Andover #2 Eleanore Dowling
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eleanore Dowling shares her journey in geology, from her early experiences in data entry to her current role in lithium exploration w...
#17 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #3 Rick Streiff
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff, who shares his experiences in the mining industry, particularly focusing on the Cove deposit a...
#16 Midas #2 Rick Streiff
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff about his experiences at the Midas deposit in Nevada. They discuss the challenges faced during ...
#15 Waihi Wharekirauponga #1 Rick Streiff
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Rick Streiff, a seasoned geologist with extensive experience in mining and exploration about the Wharekiraup...
#14 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #2 Ken Coleman
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Briscoe interviews Ken Coleman, a seasoned geologist with extensive experience in mineral exploration, particularly in Nevada. ...
#13 Cove-McCoy Helen Zone #1 Jeff Nicholes
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem interview Jeff Nichols about his experiences during the discovery of what would become the Helen zone ...
#12 Midas Part 1 John Marma
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Discovery Files, Scott Briscoe interviews John Marma, a geologist with a rich family history in mining. John shares his journey int...
#11 Reflection on the first ten episodes
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott and Ahmad reflect on the first ten episodes of their podcast, discussing the diverse perspectives shared by guests and the comp...
#10: Invincible Part 6 Dale Sanderson
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dale Sanderson shares his journey as a geologist, discussing the importance of exploration, mentorship, and team dynamics in the mini...
#9: Nick Tate Individual vs Team Discoveries
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our 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,...
#8: Invincible Part 5 Aaron Megas
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Megas shares his journey from a graduate geologist at Gold Fields to becoming a principal geologist, highlighting the excitement and challenges ...
#7: Andover Part 1 Paul Smith
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Paul Smith shares his journey in the mining industry, focusing on the Andover Discovery and the transition from nickel to lithiu...
#6: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 2 of 2
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares insights from his extensive career in geology, focusing on the importance of connections, the challenges ...
#5: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 1 of 2
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares his journey as a geologist, discussing how connections and opportunities shaped his career. He emphasizes...
#4: Invincible Part 3 Mark Roux
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Mark Roux shares his experiences and insights from his journey in resource geology, particularly focusing on the Invincible proj...
#3: Invincible Part 2 Steve Radford
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation with Steve Radford delves into the experiences and challenges faced by the geological services team during the Invincible drilling p...
#2: Invincible Part 1 Ayesha Ahmed
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Ayesha shares her journey as a geologist working in the St. Ives Gold Camp in Western Australia. She discusses her early experie...
#1: Setting the Stage
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Discovery Files, Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem explore the multifaceted nature of discovery in the fields of science and explo...