Mining Minds

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 technology to add value, and the value of sharing information. Join Mining Minds as we welcome John Metzger to the Face! Asset Assurance Monitoring Rockwell Industrial and Mining Fast2 Mine Rubicon Mechanical Ill Zakiel

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 understand the problems and issues in mining, becoming an agent of future change, and how FAST2 Mine values the culture of developing something together. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Jeremias Azambuja to the Face! FAST2 Mine Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

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 mom, and rolling with the punches. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Toni Pierce to the Face! International Women’s Day Women in Mining FAS2 Mine Rubicon Mechanical  Rockwell Industrial & Mining Ill Zakiel     

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 walks us through his passion for ensuring the mining industry has the tools to operate, balancing the opinions of community members and bringing new opportunities to the region. Join Mining Minds as we welcome executive director, minister, musician, auctioneer, and ham radio operator Sheldon Mudd to the Face!   NNRDA.com Bidder-Sweet.com Rockwell Industrial & Mining Fast2 Mine Rubicon Mechanical Ill Zakiel

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, patrol deputy, and EMT and starting his mining career as a tailing’s operator. Chris talks about providing guidance to his kids as they move into mining, running with the MedX Air One team locally, and being the Chair of Northeastern Nevada SME. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Chris Natoli to the Face!   Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Click Here to Join: Northeastern Nevada SME MedX Air One FAST2 Mine Motor Mission Rubicon Mechanical Ill Zakiel

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 take a deep dive into the mining ventures of Gold Express Mines while discussing how important mining will be as we move towards a green future. Join MiningMinds as we welcome Howard Crosby to the Face! Gold Express Mines Motor Mission Rockwell Industrial and Mining Rubicon Mechanical FAST2 Mine Ill Zakiel

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 Pray of P&C Recruiting and HR as she gives some insight into the current mining culture. At the Mining into The Future Symposium we were able to catch up with Membership Services Manager, Miranda Hoover, and discuss many of the topics the mining industry faces. Join Mining Minds as we welcome The Nevada Mining Association to the Face! Nevada Mining Association Exxon Mobil Global Business Reports P&C Recruiting and HR Pray For Life – Inspiring Generations of Organ Donations Rubicon Mechanical FAST2 Mine Ill Zakiel

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 new fans at any show he performs at. He’s been focusing on creating his own lane. A new take on Latin Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop in general, ILL’s rapid fire bilingual flow is relentless. Mixing Latin vibes with hard hitting beats, it’s a sound nobody is doing right now. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Ill Zakiel to the Face! Kid Frost - Whittier & Atlantic Motor Mission and Radiator Rockwell Industrial & Mining  Rubicon Mechanical 

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 fullest lives. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Tim Horn to the Face! RAM Enterprise, Inc. Rubicon Mechanical Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

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 issues, and being ok with not being ok. We talk about noticing and reaching out to co-workers in need, methods and ideas to help one another, and ultimately maintaining that positive Pedro attitude. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Jesse Herrera back to the Face! Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel – Losing it Men’s Minds Matter Transcendental Meditation Holly Gallian – International Life Coach

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 words, and leading his first team. We discuss the importance of asking great questions as a leader, holding people accountable, and success versus significance. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Joe Contrera to the Face! ALIVE @ WORK Extraordinary Results For Life (20% off with coupon code miningminds20) Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

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 talk a little trash while podcasting from hole number one at the White Pine County Golf Course. In this extra-long podcast, we get a great picture of what it looks and feels like to live in a mining community. Join Mining Minds as we hit the road to The Eastern Nevada SME fundraiser event. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

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 leadership, and her approach to developing quality culture throughout the mining industry. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Nikita Grover to the Face! Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

#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 he received as a young man, his experience growing up in a mining community, and shares his explanation of the time value of money and how it relates to production. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Jimmy Mac Jr. to the Face! Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

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 an artist’s blank canvas, and wood working in his free time. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Marlin Elam to the Face!    Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel Marlin's Rustic Furniture 

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 throughout the global mining industry, taking the opportunity when it came up, and working to change the perception of the mining industry. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Greg Walker to the Face! Liebherr Offerings Liebherr Mining (Contact) Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Rubicon Mechanical    Ill Zakiel 2022 BGA Tournament  

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 Clint Harper, and Account Manager Matt Hilliard. Join Mining Minds – The Voice Inside The Industry as we sit down at the 2022 Elko Mining Expo!  Boudes Fields Services (937) 630-1002 Rubicon Mechanical Dream Swing (Clint Harper – 208-219.1284) Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Rockwell Industrial & Mining Ill Zakiel 

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-mystifying and diversification plan for his team, and taking a personal approach to the 41,000 mining individuals he represents. Please join Mining Minds as we welcome Tyre Gray to the Face! Nevada Donor Network Nevada Mining Association Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

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 by his early years as a machinist, putting safety first when is comes to his career, and the toll wrenching has on the body of a mechanic. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Cecil Cotton to the Face! Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel

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 a corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Management team, and how she has applied those experiences and opportunities as a project manager to help the industry. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Taylor Dillon to the Face!    ERM Rubicon Mechanical Rockwell Industrial & Mining Motor Mission Machine and Radiator Ill Zakiel