In this episode we chat to Stewart Dickson, CEO of Variscan Mines Limited, a natural resources company focused on the development of high-impact base-metal projects who currently have projects in Spain and Chile. 
Stewart’s a returning guest who appeared on the podcast back in December 2019, where we talked about transitioning from the army into mining. This time we discuss mining in Europe around supply chains, raw materials strategy, the role and outlook of zinc in modern technologies, and why they joined European Battery Alliance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Brown field projects with Green field exploration components are de-risked exponentially when they have up-side potential. This can make all the difference.
People often talk about the challenges of operating in Europe as being unique, but they are not, so long as we are always setting ourselves against the highest standards possible when we operate.
Mining in Europe is on the cusp of great change, due to the increasing realisation of the role that metals can play in a green and energy efficient future.
The days of haphazard projects hoping to strike it rich are past us. There is a clear desire to be far more focussed in our efforts, and which have clear connections to future economic benefits.

BEST MOMENTS
’We need a much more focussed approach'
’There’s a lot coming out of Spain, and that’s good!’
‘It’s more than goodwill - it’s actions’
‘If we want a greener, cleaner, circular economy, the paradox is that we need to mine more’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
 
Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes
Stewart Dickson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-dickson-967a991/?originalSubdomain=uk
Variscan Mines - https://www.variscan.com.au/site/content/  
ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight to peoples experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.
Rob is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source, headhunt and discover new and top talent talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients organisation in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.
 
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