In this episode, we speak with Peter Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of Mount Gibson Iron, who brings more than 25 years of mining leadership experience across Australia and Canada. Having held senior roles in gold, uranium, base metals and iron ore, Peter shares practical insights on leadership impact, stakeholder engagement and building resilient organisational cultures. Recorded prior to the Koolan Island rockfall, this conversation remains highly relevant, offering enduring lessons for current operations and the development of future mine sites.

 

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Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Qualities

00:46 Guest Introduction: Peter Kerrc

03:19 Peter Kerr's Early Life and Career

04:30 Transition to Mining Industry

05:16 Personal Insights and Adventures

08:06 Leadership Effectiveness and Challenges

08:39 Mount Gibson Iron's Recent Acquisition

16:27 Teamwork and Decision Making

28:48 Company Culture and Values

31:18 Assessing Candidates Beyond Interviews

32:42 Industry Challenges: People and Reputation

33:20 FIFO vs. Residential Workforce

34:53 Regulatory Hurdles in Mining

39:34 Generative AI in Mining

41:45 Rapid Fire Questions with Peter Kerr

46:57 Final Thoughts and Advice

54:26 Conclusion and Farewell

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