Responsible Raw Materials is a global movement, focused solely on making the extraction, production and consumption of raw materials truly responsible. To do this, our challenge is to engage with people from every background, across every country, in order to understand as many impacts from as many perspectives as possible. We believe in open communication, through accessible and diverse forms of communication.
Driving this movement are Sarah Gordon and Rose Clarke, with a global team of dedicated volunteers, supporters and sponsors.
Dr Sarah Gordon - Co-founder
Dr Sarah Gordon completed her undergraduate in Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow and PhD in the chemistry of meteorites at Imperial College London. She went to work for Anglo American, living and working in Canada, Brazil, southern Africa and Europe in roles including: Exploration geology, Sustainability, Safety and Risk & Assurance. It was during this time she became passionate about ensuring that we manage our raw materials in the most responsible way possible. In 2014 Sarah co-founded Satarla, the boutique risk management company that specialises in sustainable, enterprise-wide risk management. Sarah has also been a trustee of The Geological Society of London, Geology for Global Development, an honorary visiting lecturer at Imperial College London & research associate at the University of Johannesburg. Voted as one of the most inspirational women in mining in 2016.
Dr Rose Clarke - Co-founder
Dr Rose Clarke completed her PhD at the University of Leicester, working alongside industry and with the British Geological Survey to investigate the geology and sustainability of gold deposits enriched in critical metals. She has an interest in sustainability and responsibility within geosciences and mining more specifically, and has undertaken a number of outreach and education projects based on this theme with Girls into Geoscience and the Brilliant Club. Rose is a climate change and ESG consultant at Satarla, working primarily with mining companies. Some of her research with Satarla has been looking into the concept of ‘responsible reserves’ and how this may be implemented.
Ludivine Wouters
Ludivine Wouters is managing partner of Latitude Five where she is in charge of the Mining and Minerals practice. As a strategy, governance and policy adviser with expertise in transaction management, regulatory affairs, government relations and permitting, Ludivine assists natural resources companies and investors. She also works on technical assistance programmes for States, focusing on mining and minerals policy, governance and taxation, and assists donor agencies, policy shapers and other stakeholders in the definition and implementation of critical minerals and responsible sourcing priorities. Ludivine has experience in political risk insurance within a Lloyd’s insurance syndicate, and significant legal experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets with leading international firms in Paris; she also worked for an emerging markets investment bank in London. Ludivine holds a Master in Business Law from Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II) and JD in Law from Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I) and is called to the bar in Paris. In 2013, she was nominated by her peers to be one of 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining. Ludivine is currently a Visiting Fellow with the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
Aileen Doran
Dr Aileen Doran is a Consultant Associate with Satarla and a Post-doctoral Researcher at University College Dublin (UCD) and iCRAG. She completed her undergraduate at University College Cork in 2015 and PhD at UCD in 2021. Aileen’s research has included working in economic geology to unravel ore forming processes and the alteration history of host rocks using geochemistry, to aid ongoing exploration in Ireland and Zambia. During this work she became passionate about science communication, ethical research practices and responsible sourcing of metals for climate action plans. Aileen is also an advocate for equity and inclusion within geoscience.
Helen Bargmann
Helen Bargmann is an assistant producer at Critical Productions, where she channels her fervor for storytelling through video and media. Through her work, Helen aims to not only entertain but also inspire and provoke thought. She is a valuable asset to the team, consistently contributing fresh ideas and helping to shape impactful content.
Matthew Grimshaw
Matthew is a geoscientist boasting over 8 years of extensive experience within the natural resources sector. Throughout his career, he has successfully spearheaded projects for junior companies, government surveys, and major mining corporations across Africa, the Middle East, and North America. As a versatile professional, with practical industry acumen, fortified by a profound expertise in research, he constantly strives to broaden horizons and advocate for innovation.
Miranda Shirley
Miranda is an instructional designer and training manager at Satarla, where she channels her passion for barrier-free communication and education into her work. With a creative approach and Learner-Centered Design, Miranda strives to make learning accessible and engaging for all learners, regardless of their background or abilities.
Sam Pettit
Sam is a technical support specialist and all-round web wizard, equipped with expertise in navigating the digital realm. With a proven track record in providing top-notch technical assistance, troubleshooting and problem-solving across various web platforms and technologies.
Jocelyn Barker
Jocelyn is a Sustainability Consultant at Satarla, with a diverse experience across a range of sectors across both the private and public sector, supporting organisations to develop, implement and embed sustainability strategies, focusing largely on the mining industry. Jocelyn holds a BSC in Geology and MSC in Earth Sciences from the University of Oxford and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London, where she is also Vice-Chair of the Early Careers Network, advocating for enhanced support for early career geoscientists.