Mining Minds

In this episode, Mining Minds sits down with Merlyn McGraw, a man whose life journey has been shaped by the hard work and values he learned growing up on a ranch in Wyoming. Merlyn shares stories from his early years working alongside his family, where he first understood the importance of hard work, respect, and dedication. From his humble beginnings at a local gas station to riding a Kawasaki 125 into Arizona to be closer to his brother, Merlyn’s path took him to the world of water well drilling. It was here that he truly began learning the ropes, taking the time to master his craft and ensure that everything was done correctly. Merlyn’s journey also led him into both surface and underground mining, where he gained invaluable experience operating heavy equipment in some of the most challenging environments. He talks about the importance of listening and empowering those around you, building trust within teams, and what "doing things right" truly looks like when it comes to operating equipment in mining. We