Mining Minds

From Mining Minds , we would like to wish all you dads out there a Happy Father's Day. On this special episode we took the opportunity to call our grandfather and talk a little bit about his mining career over the ol' land line. We dive into some of the funnier stories he has shared with us throughout the years and were able to reminisce about some of the good times. During the episode we were als...

Northern Nevada boy, Anthony Sandoval joins Mining Minds to talk about his experience in mining and his love for bucking bulls. Anthony started his mining career doing construction work at the mines, Anthony quickly went from leach pads to mill work, underground to surface operations. He walks us through his side hustle… bucking bulls and the upcoming event, Gold Rush Bull Riding Challenge in Elko...

From wine to mining, General Sales Manager of Mining for Nevada, Jason Ashby sits down with Mining Minds to talk to us about his journey. Jason talks about how his family got into mining, his passion for sports, and wanting to be a sports broadcaster. He discusses some different mining systems like trolley assist, selling some of the worlds biggest mining equipment, and feeling apart of his custom...

Michael Vigil brings the inspiration into the studio as he sits down with Mining Minds . Michael dives into some of his past struggles, coming to Nevada to cowboy, and his experiences as a driller. Michael talks about his new clothing line called Relentless Clothing Co , staying healthy, and setting the new normal. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Michael Vigil into the studio.   Mining Minds LLC (...

This week Mining Minds catches up with old friend and Maintenance Superintendent John Jacobson. John discusses his experiences in the military, his growth in construction, and his journey through his mining career. He talks about building a team, what has worked for him, and the techniques he is implementing to improve his workforce. We also had the opportunity to sit down with John's son Brandon...

Curtis Cadwell breaks down on his way back to the mines in Carolina and he calls Mining Minds to podcast. On this episode we discussed Curtis's rugby days, automation in mining, and some thoughts on the current markets and investing. As always we enjoyed sitting down and enjoying some good conversation, join us as we welcome Curtis Cadwell back to the Face.  Miningmindsllc.com

Mining Minds would like to wish all you wonderful moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day and thank you for all that you do! During this special episode of the podcast we were able to sit down with our mom (Beverly Grover) and talk about, not only her mining journey but her life journey. We walked through what it was like growing up in rural Nevada, her first mining job and where mining has allow...

Dispatch Technician Ruben Ramirez joins Mining Minds to tell us some good stories about his time in the mining industry. From his underground experiences to operating surface equipment, Ruben talks about earning your stripes as a miner. He gives us some insight into becoming a new miner, what it was like operating big equipment, and his perspective on taking care of the equipment that feed his kid...

Senior Mining Engineer Dillon Cadwell sits down this week to walk us through his mining journey as a fourth-generation miner. He discusses his experience working at different mines, both surface and underground, and some of the pranks that miners play on each other. Dillon talks about the importance of communication at the face and how the miners help influence his work. Join Mining Minds as we we...

Ventilation Engineer, Miguel Pugmire, joins Mining Minds to talk about his mining journey. He walks us through his roots in Chile, making the decision to come to Northern Nevada and the drive to earn multiple degrees as a young engineer. Miguel discusses how his background influences his day-to-day actions and some of his aspirations as he progresses through his career. Join Mining Minds as we wel...

Legendary hip hop artist in the making, Ill Zakiel drops by the studio to check in on Mining Minds. During this episode Ill talks about his tour in Canada, we discuss how he collaborates to produce his music videos and how he continues to develop his unique style. We dive into his new album, El Fuego EP, the Tapatio brand and the connections to Guadalajara Mexico. You can check out Ill Zakiel on S...

Nicknamed the People's Superintendent, Andrew Collins joins Mining Minds to walk us through his mining journey. He talks about the opportunities he has experienced as a Mineral Process Engineer (Metallurgist), his passion for golf, and shares some heartfelt stories about the love he has for his family. Andrew educates us on some of the different processing he's been involved with and discusses his...

For a year Mining Minds has been sitting down with guests to talk about mining; on this week's episode we take a step back to talk about Coronavirus. We discuss our opinions, thoughts, and how the mining industry in Northern Nevada is handling the pandemic. We dive into some of the rumors, some of the hysteria, talk about fake news, and ways we are proactively handling the situations. Join Mining...

Electrical/Maintenance professional Joel Salazar meets up at the Face to talk with Mining Minds. Joel talks about his electrical experience, the reason he loves the Northern Nevada outdoors and what it's like to work on some of the world's biggest shovels. He discusses his approach to helping others learn, walking through those open doors of opportunity, and working like you're not afraid of being...

As Mining Minds celebrates its 50th episode, guest Rich Maier joins us to walk through his mining journey. Rich talks about the childhood that molded him, the passion that drives him and the work ethic that makes him who he is. He discusses the importance of setting high standards and expectations for himself and for those that work with him. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Rich Maier into the stu...

Senior Human Resources Business Partner Leslie Kemp sits down with Mining Minds to walk us through her mining story. Leslie tells us about how she paid for college by fighting wildland fires, her background in psychology, and the importance of caring for the people you work with. She also discusses the importance of having honest conversations and truly helping individuals succeed. Join Mining Min...

Thirty-year miner Mark Blakeman sits down with Mining Minds and drops some tips for the young miners out there. Mark talks about getting his start in the uranium mines, coaching little league, and the changes he's seen in mining through the years. We reminisce with Mark about working at the Bullfrog mine in Beatty and discuss life outside of mining, like the outdoors. Mining Minds would like to we...

Operations Manager Joe Kemp finds his way into the Mining Minds studio to talk to us about his mining journey. Joe walks us from his agriculture background and into the different functions of the mining cycle he has experienced. He talks about the importance of culture, listening, and pulling in the right people to operate a successful mine. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Joe Kemp to the Face.   ...

"If you want stuff you have to do stuff" says Derek Russell. Mining Minds was able to sit down with Derek as he talked about coming from Southern California to this Northern Nevada area. New to the mining community he discusses the opportunities places like these provide. Derek talks about trying and failing versus not traying at all, uprooting his family, and continuing to grow as a person. Join...

Mining Minds had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron Granger this week and talk about his mining experience, his new journey with a new company and what drives him to be better. On this 40oz Friday addition, we recap some of the experiences we had running Lamoille Canyon and Aaron talks about what it meant for him being with family and friends for the Marine Core Marathon. One of the big reason...

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Tye Lasich pops in the studio to talk about his journey from a Montana ranch kid to working for one of the worlds largest gold producers. Tye talks about his experience mining underneath the World Trade Center, standing on top of a blast mat as a round goes off, and discusses some of the technical aspects of his profession. Join us as we welcome in Tye Lasich to the st...

Industrial Hygienist Shandy Holm sits down with Mining Minds for an impromptu episode in the studio. We talk about her journey into mining, how her hometown has influenced her career, and why she loves what she does. Shandy talks about caring for "her" miners and even puts on a little trash talking clinic throughout the episode. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Shandy Holm into the studio. 

Jeff Watson joins Mining Minds to kick off 2020 in a healthy way. He talks about his experiences as a miner and the road that led him to be an entrepreneur. Jeff explains how he is changing the health and wellness industry, discusses the importance of asking for what you want and the successes of failure. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Jeff Watson into the studio. You can follow Jeff on Facebook...

Mining Minds enjoyed much success in 2019 and that success came from the guests, our sponsors, and you the listener. We take this episode to reflect on this past year, dive into the guests we had on and some of the most memorable moments. Thank you again to everyone who has supported us and we look forward to making 2020 a great year! 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mining Minds. This week Victor Ortiz sits down in the studio to bring us some holiday cheer. He talks about going from a bank manager, to a haul truck operator, and his role now as a safety specialist. Victor talks about some of his personal strengths, struggles and insights into building a strong organizational culture. We'd like to thank Victor for joining...