The Discovery Files
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
#11 Reflection on the first ten episodes
In 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 in the discovery proc…
Episode 10: Invincible Part 6 Dale Sanderson
In 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 his experiences at St…
Episode 9: Nick Tate Individual vs Team Discoveries
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, Nick Tate shares his extensive experiences in mi…
Episode 8: Invincible Part 5 Aaron Megas
Aaron 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. He reflects on the imp…
Episode 7: Andover Part 1 Paul Smith
In 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 the challenges faced …
Episode 6: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 2 of 2
In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares insights from his extensive career in geology, focusing on the importance of connections, the challenges of people management, and the dynamics of team in…
Episode 5: Invincible Part 4 Julian Woodcock Part 1 of 2
In this conversation, Julian Woodcock shares his journey as a geologist, discussing how connections and opportunities shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and socia…
Episode 4: Invincible Part 3 Mark Roux
In this conversation, Mark Roux shares his experiences and insights from his journey in resource geology, particularly focusing on the Invincible project. He discusses the personal growth he experien…
Episode 3: Invincible Part 2 Steve Radford
This conversation with Steve Radford delves into the experiences and challenges faced by the geological services team during the Invincible drilling project, highlighting the importance of team dynam…
Episode 2: Invincible Part 1 Ayesha Ahmed
In 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 during exploration, an…
Episode 1: Setting the Stage
In 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 complexities of defining…