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Behind the Scenes with Bryan

Bryan Ulrich
Tailings Management
Mining
Geotechnical Engineering
Mining Industry
Mining Waste Management
Mining Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mine Waste Management
Tailings
Environmental Engineering
3D Modeling
Mine Tailings
Liquefaction
Mine Closure
Muck3d Software
Forward Osmosis Device
Data Monitoring
Engineering
Sustainability
Geological Engineering

This is generally an engineering podcast that often pertains to the world of mining, and especially mining waste management, or whatever else captures my imagination. The episodes, thankfully, will be fairly brief.

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Dr Pyke was born and raised in Australia and received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Sydney. He then worked for the Commonwealth Department of Works in Canberra on various projects before attending graduate school a... more

Fergal is the founder of Ryerson Networks AG. Ryerson partners with mining and other companies, translating engineering realities into quantifiable models that capital providers and financial leaders can act on. By creating a single, defensible view ... more

Dr. Pyke was born and raised in Australia and received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Sydney. He then worked for the Commonwealth Department of Works in Canberra on various projects before attending graduate school ... more

Dr. Pyke was born and raised in Australia and received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Sydney. He then worked for the Commonwealth Department of Works in Canberra on various projects before attending graduate school ... more

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Bob Pyke
Geotechnical engineer with a long career in liquefaction research
Episode: Episode 208: a conversation with Bob Pyke (part 3 of 4)
Fergal McGuinness
Founder of Ryerson Networks
Ryerson Networks
Episode: Episode 207: a conversation with Fergal McGuinness
Alex Franklin
Managing Director of First Principles Consulting
First Principles Consulting
Episode: Episode 204: a conversation with Alex Franklin
Ian Hammond
Engineer with extensive tailings experience; founder of Geotheta
Geotheta
Episode: Episode 203: a conversation with Ian Hammond
Johan Boshoff
Senior mining engineer focusing on tailings governance
Gold Fields
Episode: Episode 202: a conversation with Johan Boshoff
Kelly Cabal
Geotechnical professional with leadership roles in CalGEO and ConeTec
ConeTec (US operations) and CalGEO
Episode: Episode 201: a conversation with Kelly Cabal
Michael James
Geotechnical engineer and mining specialist
Agnico Eagle
Episode: Episode 200: a conversation with Michael James
Theo Gerritsen
Mining engineer with experience in tailings management and geotechnics, originally from the Netherlands and currently based in Brisbane.
Episode: Episode 197: a conversation with Theo Gerritsen
Will Conrad
Engineer specializing in data integration and monitoring within the mining sector
Canary Systems
Episode: Episode 196: A Conversation with Will Conrad from Canary Systems

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Bryan Ulrich
Host of Behind the Scenes with Bryan

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Awesome podcast for miners

    Good insights and good storytelling about the industry.

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    Timothy Duncan
    United States4 years ago

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High-quality guests with practical, real-world insights.
Professional and informative for mining practitioners.
Engaging storytelling that stays focused on engineering challenges.
Great host clarity and useful technical depth.

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Episode 207: a conversation with Fergal McGuinness
Q: So what kind of work does Ryerson do?
Ryerson builds financial models around risk-heavy engineering exposures to help miners quantify closure liabilities, secure capital, and build stronger business cases for responsible closure and protection vs. growth strategies.
Episode 205: a conversation with Bob Pyke (Part 1 of 4)
Q: What were some pivotal mentors or moments during your early career that influenced your approach to soil mechanics and teaching?
Key influences included Ted Davis and Harry Poulos at Sydney, who shaped his understanding of soil behavior; the shift to Berkeley under Harry Seed and Mike Duncan, which introduced clearer teaching methods and pioneering earthquake geotechnical work; and the realization that practical field experience—along with collaboration with practitioners—was essential to bridging theory and practice.
Episode 205: a conversation with Bob Pyke (Part 1 of 4)
Q: Could you share a background of your education and early career decisions that shaped your path into geotechnical engineering?
The guest describes growing up in Australia, attending the University of Sydney, and initially considering a field like metallurgy before choosing civil engineering. He details summer cadet work with the Department of Works, the opportunity to pursue a scholarship, and how exposure to Snowy Mountains and embankment dam projects guided his trajectory toward geotechnical engineering and later graduate studies in the United States.
Episode 202: a conversation with Johan Boshoff
Q: What role did you play in achieving high conformance with GISDM at Gold Fields?
I led the development of a conformist internal tailings standard aligned with GISDM, drove detailed disclosure down to the requirement parts level (about 219 parts per TSF), and built a globally distributed, self-sufficient team to maintain governance across 11 operations.
Episode 202: a conversation with Johan Boshoff
Q: Johan, what is your daily production rate at Solaris Norte with the filtered plant?
The plant is producing at about 2.4 million tonnes per annum, which is a solid but not enormous throughput for a tailings facility, reflecting the scaled but efficient operation.

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The show centers on practical, engineer-led discussions around mining, geotechnical work, and tailings management, often weaving field experiences with lessons learned, governance, and technology adoption. Episodes feature seasoned professionals sharing career journeys, project case studies, and evolving industry practices, with a notable emphasis on safety, decision science, and sustainable mining solutions. The format leans toward actionable insight and mentorship for engineers, managers, and operators, and frequently highlights how technology and data improve on-site execution and governance. A standout trait is its deep dives into tailings management and geotechnical challenges, delivered through candid storytelling and real-world examp... more

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