With over 30 years in mining across five countries, Vanessa Torres, Chief Operating Officer Australia of South32, shares her journey from Brazil to the boardroom. A senior leader at South32 with Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Minerals Engineering, she discusses the challenges she faced navigating socio-political dynamics as a young mining leader. Hear how she applied artificial intelligence in mining, led multi-billion-dollar operations, and built a reputation for safe, profitable management. Vanessa also shares how she unwinds through her love of football and Formula One racing.
 
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Timecodes:
(00:00) Acknowledging Traditional Owners
(00:13 Introduction to Hearts and Minds Podcast
(01:23 Meet Vanessa Torres
(12:21) Vanessa's Career Journey
(17:30) Leadership
(25:33) Inspiring the Next Generation for Mining
(26:07) The Necessity of Mining for Society
26:36 Addressing the Mining Industry's Image Problem
(27:34 Space and Ocean Mining
(29:40) The Ideal Culture in Mining Businesses
(31:47) The Role of Leaders in Shaping Culture
(40:56) The Impact of AI on the Mining Industry
(44:22) Decarbonisation and the Future of Energy
(48:23) Rapid Fire Questions
(54:36) Final Reflections
 
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