Mining Minds

In this episode of the Mining Minds Podcast, we sit down with Nate Trujillo , a seasoned surface miner and supervisor out of Ely, Nevada. From his early days in construction and mining to his return home after years in Las Vegas, Nate shares his career journey, the challenges of mining copper, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Nate opens up about the values that drive him as a leader—coa...

The Mining Minds crew dives deep into the Barrick-Newmont joint venture—a monumental partnership reshaping the mining landscape in Northern Nevada and beyond. Dino, Chris, Derek, and a returning Jason James unpack the backstory, industry implications, miner concerns, and the potential for political and economic ripple effects. From wage competition and union dynamics to exploration potential and p...

In mining, the face is where the action happens—where the work is done, where the people are, and where the business begins. Mining Minds is a podcast based in one of the world's most prolific gold-producing regions. Drawing from our own experiences and those of miners working at the face, we explore the lives of the individuals driving the industry forward, the communities and companies that supp...