Best Miningminds Podcasts (2024)

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#158- Leatha Reeves 1:29:22

13d ago1:29:22

1:29:22

On this episode of the Mining Minds podcast, we sit down with surveyor extraordinaire Leatha Reeves to explore her remarkable mining journey! Raised in small-town Nevada, Leatha chose to stay home instead of accepting a full-ride volleyball scholarship. Her journey began while waitressing at a local restaurant, where she was recruited to work at th…

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#157- Sally Trujillo 1:19:34

1M ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers out there! On this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with a true matriarch, Grandma Sally Trujillo. Her warmth, wisdom, and boundless love have shaped us in ways we can never repay. As we sipped coffee in her living room, we soaked in her life's remarkable journey and cherished her unforg…

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#156- Sam Faga 1:57:45

2M ago1:57:45

1:57:45

In the latest episode of our podcast, Mining Minds, had the honor of sitting down with the incredible Sam Faga, External Affairs Superintendent for Kinross Nevada. Sam's journey is nothing short of inspiring - from overcoming challenges as a young parent to navigating through tough economic times, her resilience shines through. Starting as a medica…

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#155- Aaron Witt 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Join us in welcoming Aaron Witt, the self-proclaimed "Chief Dirt Nerd" and CEO of BuildWitt, as he sits down with Mining Minds and Joseph Kemp, VP and GM of Kinross Gold Corporation - Nevada, for an industry chat you won't want to miss! Aaron's journey from a kid with no exposure to the dirt world to a passionate advocate for the mining industry is…

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#154- Brandie McDaniel 1:35:31

2M ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Join us for the premiere episode of Mining Minds, where Commercial Manager for Cyanco, Brandie McDaniel, steps into our brand-new studio! With a rich family history deeply rooted in mining, Brandie delves into her captivating 30-year journey within the industry. From her upbringing in and around Nevada brothels, to receiving invaluable support from…

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#153- Teryn Faiman 1:21:50

3M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

In our last episode before Mining Minds make its big move to the new studio! We're thrilled to have Teryn Faiman, Director of Human Resources and President of Women in Mining for the Nevada chapter, joining us for an inspiring conversation. Teryn shares her journey from growing up around mining to becoming a leader in the industry. She discusses se…

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#152- Jerry Rynearson 2:09:18

3M ago2:09:18

2:09:18

Mining Minds sits down in studio with than Jerry Rynearson, the Owner and President of JSR Fleet Performance. Jerry's journey in the mining industry began with a simple job search, but little did he know it would ignite a lifelong passion for equipment operation. He takes us back to his early days, where he learned the ropes by giving breaks to fel…

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#151- Ricky Montoya 2:01:04

3M ago2:01:04

2:01:04

Seasoned underground face miner Ricky Montoya joins Mining Minds, at the Face, to talk about mining! Ricky talks about starting out as a lubber on the surface before finding his home in underground mining. He walks us through his early days, learning from “old school” miners, moving from a maintenance function to an operation function, because of a…

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#150- Bryce Cracraft 1:34:25

4M ago1:34:25

1:34:25

Family man, competitive archer, and seasoned welder Bryce Cracraft joins Mining Minds in studio to walk us through his mining journey. Hailing from the heart of small-town Nevada, Bryce followed his dreams of becoming an underwater welder, carving a unique path for his mining story. From painting handrails to finding mentorship in seasoned miners, …

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#149- Standard Operating Procedures 1:59:26

5M ago1:59:26

1:59:26

On this episode of the podcast, Vern Goglio joins Mining Minds to dive into the world of Standards and more. The conversation unfolds as we explore the intricacies of team building, collaborating with like-minded individuals, and establishing clear expectations. The discussion goes beyond the workplace, delving into the importance of interpersonal …

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#148- Don Dwyer 2:05:35

6M ago2:05:35

2:05:35

General Manager for Orla Mining Ltd, Don Dwyer sits down with Mining Minds to walk us through his mining journey. From his high school days in Missouri, he toured an underground mine that would shape his Mining destiny! Don took us through his college years, where he entered a mine rescue program, paving the way for a career dedicated to helping ot…

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#147- Herb Pierce 2:05:57

6M ago2:05:57

2:05:57

Aspiring comedian Herb Pierce joins Mining Minds in studio to talk about his mining journey and his next venture in comedy! Growing up in Chico California, Herb made his way to Northern Nevada where he tried his hand in the pharmaceutical field! He discusses starting his life when he met his wife, telling her every joke he knew the first night they…

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#146- Katey Hull 2:01:21

6M ago2:01:21

2:01:21

Join Mining Minds for an incredible chat with Katey Hull, the Human Resources Manager for Ram Enterprise Inc. From small-town Nevada to the mining industry, Katey's journey is nothing short of extraordinary! Growing up surrounded by amazing individuals and embracing the outdoors, Katey has a unique perspective shaped by her experiences. Harvesting …

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#145- Pete Kero 1:16:22

7M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Vice President for Barr Engineering, and author of Minescapes: Reclaiming Minnesota’s Mined Land, Pete Kero joins Mining Minds to discuss reclamation . Pete shares his mining journey, growing up in the heart of the iron range and the upper peninsula of Michigan. From a fourth-generation miner’s perspective, he unveils the importance of mining and i…

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#144- Ryan Balles 1:35:30

7M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

Equipment operator and CEO of the Dirt, Ryan Balles sits down with Mining Minds to talk about his journey! From a small town in Idaho and just days after high school graduation, Ryan found himself laying pipe in the trenches. Facing a challenging start with a supervisor aiming to test his work ethic, Ryan embraced the grit and determination that wo…

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#143- Eastern Nevada SME 1:44:15

7M ago1:44:15

1:44:15

In this high-energy episode of Mining Minds, the team takes the podcast on the road to the picturesque White Pine County Municipal Golf Course during the Eastern Nevada SME tournament. Amidst the rolling greens and occasional questionable golf swings, Mining Minds sits down with a fantastic lineup of guests, including representatives from Calibre M…

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#142- Drew Polish 1:28:16

7M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

On this episode of the podcast Mining Minds welcomes Drew Polish in studio to talk about healthcare. Drew is the founder of Render Group and partner at Fenyx Heath. Drew walks us through his early mining journey as a drilling helper, and how his faith, family and good old fashioned hard work got him to where he is today. Drew provides insight on th…

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#141- Elko Mining Expo 2023 57:44

8M ago57:44

57:44

On this episode of the podcast Mining Minds took part in the 2023 Elko Mining Expo. Partnering with FAST2 Mine, we had the chance to catch up with good friend and master technician Cecil Cotton (Episode #115) and discussed some of his recent experiences as a contactor. We also had the privilege to sit down with brothers Bob and Mike Delbridge as th…

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#140- Ben Kerr 1:38:34

8M ago1:38:34

1:38:34

Major Account Manager at Liebherr Ben Kerr, sits down with Mining Minds to talk about his mining journey. Ben walks us through growing up in small town New South Wales Australia, his early career as a technician, and how that has provided him additional opportunities throughout his career. He talks about gaining knowledge from the older miners and …

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#139- Torqn 1:14:54

11M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Founders Brett Baker and Troy McDonald join Mining Minds to talk about their knowledge sharing network, Torqn. Brett and Troy discuss coming from the mining industry, growing up in the same small town, not knowing one another, and finally coming together to revolutionize the mining industry. Taking the best from all social media platforms, they are…

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#138- Industry Insights 1:27:59

11M ago1:27:59

1:27:59

On this episode of the podcast, Mining Minds sits down with our good friend Matt Hillard, on the eastern side of the United States, to discuss mining! We dive into data collection in today’s environment, local operational shutdowns, and the importance of ethical mining operations. We discuss making the mining industry more visible to the world, the…

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#137- Xavier Naeger 2:20:44

12M ago2:20:44

2:20:44

Director of Metals for Dyno Nobel, Xavier Naeger sits in studio to talk with Mining Minds about his mining journey. Growing up in an artsy family, Xavier discusses his first exposure to mining, the opportunity to dredge the Arkansas river while in college, and ultimately landing in Northern Nevada. He walks us through his work in underground projec…

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#136- Sam Spearing 1:33:51

12M ago1:33:51

1:33:51

Executive Director: for Workforce Development & Mining Center of Excellence at Great Basin College, Sam Spearing joins Mining Minds in studio to talk about his journey through the industry. Sam discusses growing up in Africa, getting his name from a cartoon, and opportunities afforded to him as a first-generation miner. He talks about what it was l…

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#135- Mark Bristow 1:19:13

1y ago1:19:13

1:19:13

President and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation sits down with Mining Minds, at Nevada Gold Mines headquarters, to talk about his mining journey. Mark walks us through his younger years playing sports, serving in the cold war, and starting his college career in agriculture. He discusses his background in geology and the path to creating Randgold Reso…

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#134- Ken Fichtler 1:18:09

1y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Chief Executive Officer for Gaize, Ken Fichtler, joins Mining Minds from Missoula Montana to talk about impairment. Ken discusses his early career as an entrepreneur, working with infrared optics technologies and his time as an Economic Development Director in Montana. We walk through Gaize and their innovative way to detect substance impairment th…

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#133- John Metzger 2:37:19

1y ago2:37:19

2:37:19

Manager of Geomatics & Counselor for Asset Assurance Monitoring, John Metzger, travels from Indiana to sit down with Mining Minds at the Face! John walks us through his early years as a photographer, his experiences educating in the Peace Corps, and starting a computer business in Senegal. He discusses his route into mining, utilizing new technolog…

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#132- Jeremais Azambuja 1:20:54

1y ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Growth and marketing manager for FAST2 Mine, Jeremias Azambuja, travels in from Brazil to meet Mining Minds at the Face. Jeremias talks about growing up from humble beginnings, traveling to different locations around the globe while in university and eventually landing in Elko Nevada to become part of the community. We discuss the need to understan…

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#131- Toni Pierce 1:30:49

1+ y ago1:30:49

1:30:49

Supply Planning Specialist Toni Pierce joins Mining Minds, in studio, to talk about her journey in the mining industry. She walks us through her early role as a laborer, becoming a process operator, and working a rotating schedule while being a young mother. Toni discusses the support and balance her and her husband have, getting her drive from her…

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#130- Sheldon Mudd 1:57:40

1+ y ago1:57:40

1:57:40

Executive Director of Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority Sheldon Mudd sits in studio to talk with Mining Minds. Sheldon talks about being born and raised in Idaho but being made in Nevada. He discusses his military background, beginning his mining journey as an exploration database analyst, and getting into economic development. He …

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#129- Chris Natoli 1:55:35

1+ y ago1:55:35

1:55:35

Environmental Superintendent Chris Natoli joins Mining Minds in studio to share his mining journey. From growing up in Wyoming playing baseball to helping develop the environmental science degree at his college, Chris had many interesting experiences along the way. He discusses working with fish hatcheries, his time as a volunteer fire fighter, pat…

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#128- Howard Crosby 1:27:48

1+ y ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Executive Vice-President, Treasurer and Director of Gold Express Mines, Howard Crosby joins Mining Minds to share some of his knowledge about the mining industry and lessons he has learned throughout the years. Howard educated us on some of the great untouched potential here in the United States and the influence it will have on the country. We tak…

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#127- Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) 1:57:45

1+ y ago1:57:45

1:57:45

Mining Minds takes to the road and travels to Lake Tahoe for the annual Nevada Mining Association and Winnemucca Nevada for the first annual Mining into The Future Symposium. On this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Stoner of Global Business Reports and dive into their publication. We also had the privilege to sit down with Dana…

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#126- Ill Zakiel (Three-peat) 1:13:02

1+ y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and raised in Northern Nevada, ILL Zakiel has put years into his craft. He has since released a large catalog of music and has been building a loyal following along the way. ILL has established himself as a legit up and comer. Proving time and time again he can energize virtually any crowd, ILL is poised to win …

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#125- Tim Horn 1:39:38

1+ y ago1:39:38

1:39:38

President of RAM Enterprise, Inc. Tim Horn sits down in studio with Mining Minds to talk about his career in the mining industry. From his Northern Nevada roots to mining Magnesite, Tim discusses leadership throughout his life. He educates us on vulcanizing, discusses growing business through relationships, and helping his employees live their full…

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#124- The Undercut (Jesse Herrera) 1:40:44

1+ y ago1:40:44

1:40:44

Let’s talk about it… stress, anger, emotions. Why in a world of tough guys can we not talk about what’s really on our mind? On this episode of the podcast Founder of BGA, Jesse Herrera, sits down with Mining Minds to talk about the mentality of miners. We discuss setting ego aside to confront issues within ourselves, the reality of drinking through…

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#123- Joe Contrera 1:56:19

2y ago1:56:19

1:56:19

President and founder of ALIVE @ WORK LLC Joe Contrera sits down with Mining Minds to talk about development, leadership, and influence! As a speaker, executive coach, and consultant for 30 years Joe has been igniting the fire in leaders so they can create an ALIVE @ Work Culture! Joe walks us through his upbringing, the influence of his mothers wo…

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#122- Eastern Nevada SME 3:17:14

2y ago3:17:14

3:17:14

For the first time Mining Minds took to the road to podcast away from home. The Eastern Nevada Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration held their annual fundraiser event in Ely Nevada, and we had the opportunity to speak with many of the individuals and businesses attending. We met some amazing people, had great conversations, and were able to…

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#121- Nikita Grover 2:15:02

2y ago2:15:02

2:15:02

Human Resource professional Nikita Grover joins in studio to talk about her role in her mining industry. Nikita talks about being from a generational mining family, how hard work in her early years has helped her career, and life as a working mother. Along he way she discusses her opportunities through her career, the value in following good leader…

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#120- Jimmy Macpherson Jr. 1:58:35

2y ago1:58:35

1:58:35

#120- Jimmy Macpherson Jr. Mining Engineer Jimmy Mac Jr. joins Mining Minds in studio to talk mining. In this episode we talk about surface and underground differences, the different roles in the mining process and the opportunity to learn from one another, and ideas to influence the next generation of young miners. Jimmy talks about the guidance h…

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#119- Marlin Elam 1:34:18

2y ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Equipment Operator and old school miner Marlin Elam joins Mining Minds at the Face to talk about the industry. Marlin walks us through being broke-in as a dozer operator, his experiences as a young miner and his journey from Arizona mining to Northern Nevada mining. He discusses today mining (whiners not miners), treating development projects like …

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#118- Greg Walker 1:56:16

2y ago1:56:16

1:56:16

Executive Managing Director for Nevada Gold Mines Greg Walker joins Mining Minds to walk us through his mining journey. As a third-generation miner Greg talks about growing up in the mining industry in western Australia, starting his career as a process operator and taking an alternative route to gain his education. He discusses his experiences thr…

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#117- Elko Mining Expo 1:38:26

2y ago1:38:26

1:38:26

On this episode of the podcast, we take the face to the Expo. For the first time Mining Minds had the opportunity to be part of the Elko Mining Expo and give our review. We were able to talk to a handful of individuals in the industry, including master mechanic Cecil Cotten, Independent Field Service Technician Jesse Boudes, Sales professional Clin…

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#116- Tyre Gray 1:30:43

2y ago1:30:43

1:30:43

Lawyer and President of Nevada Mining Association Tyre Gray joins Mining Minds in studio to talk mining. From the four corners of San Diego to grinding and becoming a successful lawyer, Tyre discusses mining being that first step in the green revolution. He walks us through the impact COVID had on his entry into his role as president, his de-mystif…

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#115- Cecil Cotten 1:45:16

2y ago1:45:16

1:45:16

Machinist and Maintenance Technician Cecil Cotton sits in studio with Mining Minds on this episode of the podcast to talk about his journey! Cecil walks us through growing up in Texas, moving to Las Vegas where he met his wife, and eventually landing in the Northern Nevada mining community working on equipment. He discusses his career being molded …

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#114- Taylor Dillon 1:24:04

2y ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Project Manager and Environmental Engineer Taylor Dillion sits in studio, with Mining Minds, to talk about her mining journey. Taylor discusses how she took an eight-week internship out west and how that has led her to a 10-year career in the mining industry. She walks us through her experiences at multiple mine sites, her opportunities as part of …

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#113- Zain Burke 1:21:34

2y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

Real estate and construction entrepreneur Zain Buke joins Mining Minds to discuss starting, developing, and managing successful businesses. Zain walks us through his youth growing up in Las Vegas to joining the military during the height of conflict in Iraq. He talks about his path in real estate, providing quality customer service, and how he has …

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#112- Ken Groves 1:38:29

2y ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Health & Safety Superintendent Ken Groves joins Mining Minds from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to talk mining. Ken discusses getting into mining as a multi-generational miner, the cultural shock of joining the military, and his experience mining in Nevada. He talks to us about the passion and people in mine rescue, the individuals who have influ…

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#111- Alan Franklin 1:30:32

2y ago1:30:32

1:30:32

Alan Franklin joins Mining Minds in studio for his second appearance on the show and he doesn’t disappoint. Alan shares with us his incredible story out of addiction and into recovery. He describes some of his darkest moments during his addiction, the experiences leading him to bettering himself, and the path to making the right decisions daily whi…

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#110- Thomas Brunson 1:50:56

2y ago1:50:56

1:50:56

Owner and Master Guide at Timberline Outfitters Guide Service Thomas Brunson sits down with Mining Minds to talk hunting. Thomas walks us through his younger years growing up in a small town, playing baseball in southern California, to following his passion for hunting. Thomas discusses customer service from a guide standpoint, explains his ethics …

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#109- David Garofalo 1:23:20

2y ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Chairman & CEO at Gold Royalty Corp. David Garofalo joins Mining Minds to talk business. David is a globally recognized chief executive with over 30 years of experience in the creation and growth of multibillion dollar sustainable mining businesses. David walks us through his journey from a young accountant getting into the mining industry to rapid…

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