ABOUT US
We are a small team that combines deep expertise in media production with a expert knowledge of raw materials. Where possible we use videographers and specialists local to the location to help create authentic stories.
Sarah Gordon
Founder & Presenter (Prof, PhD)
Sarah is an award winning documentary presenter and communicator. Highly regarded and involved across the full breadth of the raw materials ecosystem, from industry to academia, policy to civil society, Sarah is passionate in supporting the step change required to make the Just Transition a reality. A geologist by training, Sarah also has honed and continues to develop her broader skills in risk management and sustainability. Sarah is also CEO of Satarla; Co-founder of Responsible Raw Materials; and sits on a number of Boards across the sector.
Jeff Townsend
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Jeff is a well respected facilitator and public affairs strategist who grew up on mines around the world. His ability to navigate both political and mining sectors led him to found the Critical Minerals Association in the UK, but also establishing CMAs in Australia and the USA. He also founded the Critical Minerals International Alliance that engages with global bodies such as the UN, WEF, World Bank, and MSP. He is also Director of Rock Art Consulting, a bespoke external affairs consultancy for the mining industry. He has sat on numerous Government Advisory groups and currently is the Chairman of the Advisory Group to the UK’s Climates Programme.
Helen Bargmann
Producer
Helen has worked in the film & television industry for the last 5 years, and before moving over to working at Critical Productions as an producer. She believes in storytelling as an important tool in the fight for a sustainable planet, and with experience working on documentaries such as Plastic Warriors, and a passion for sustainability, Helen is keen to create content that will reach a wide audience and help make an impact that will hopefully be felt for many years to come.
Matthew Grimshaw
Geologist & Presenter (PhD)
Matthew is a chartered geologist with a decade of international experience across academia, mineral exploration, and consulting. He’s worked on projects in Africa and the Middle East to North America, partnering with junior explorers, government surveys, and major companies. At Critical Productions, he applies his expertise as a presenter and subject-matter expert to ensure that complex geological topics are communicated clearly. His focus is on highlighting the role of responsible mining for sustainable outcomes.
Lorna Jones
Finance Manager
Drawing from a career in Emergency nursing, Lorna now uses her keen eye for detail and precision as the Finance Manager for Critical Productions. Lorna transitioned back to her first love of numbers and retrained in accounting in 2017, building on her passion for budget management and alignment, bringing a strength of calm and stability to the exciting world of video production.
Sarah Gordon
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr Sarah Gordon is CEO and co-founder of Critical Productions. A geologist by training, Sarah also specialises in Sustainability and enterprise risk management. Well respected across industry, academia, policy and civil society within raw materials, Sarah is passionate in supporting the step change required in raw materials to allow for the Just Transition to become a reality. Sarah is also CEO of Satarla; Co-founder of Responsible Raw Materials; and sits on a number of Boards across the sector.
Jeff Townsend
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Jeff is a well respected lobbyist who grew up on mines all around the world. His ability to navigate both political and mining sectors led him to found the Critical Minerals Association, initially in the UK but also establishing CMA’s in Australia and the USA. He also founded the global critical minerals alliance, The Critical Minerals International Alliance that engages with global bodies such as the UN, WEF, World Bank and MSP. He is a Director of Rock Art Consulting, a bespoke external affairs consultancy for the mining industry. He has sat on numerous Government Advisory groups and currently is the Chairman of the Advisory Group to the UK’s Climates Programme.
Helen Bargmann
Producer
Helen has worked in the film & television industry for the last 5 years, and before moving over to working at Critical Productions as an producer. She believes in storytelling as an important tool in the fight for a sustainable planet, and with experience working on documentaries such as Plastic Warriors, and a passion for sustainability, Helen is keen to create content that will reach a wide audience and help make an impact that will hopefully be felt for many years to come.
Matthew Grimshaw
Geologist & Presenter (PhD
Matthew is a chartered geologist with a decade of international experience across academia, mineral exploration, and consulting. He’s worked on projects in Africa and the Middle East to North America, partnering with junior explorers, government surveys, and major companies. At Critical Productions, he applies his expertise as a presenter and subject-matter expert to ensure that complex geological topics are communicated clearly. His focus is on highlighting the role of responsible mining for sustainable outcomes.
Lorna Jones
Finance Manager
Drawing from a career in Emergency nursing, Lorna now uses her keen eye for detail and precision as the Finance Manager for Critical Productions. Lorna transitioned back to her first love of numbers and retrained in accounting in 2017, building on her passion for budget management and alignment, bringing a strength of calm and stability to the exciting world of video production.
Alex Fuentes
Web Developer
With a background in gelogy and geospatial science, Alex brings his experience in cartographic design and app development to the Critical Productions online presence.
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