Mining Minds

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#137- Xavier Naeger Jul 14, 2023

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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 projects, being on the contractor side of mining, traveling the world though work, and wanting to be that helping hand in the mining industry that delivers value. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Xavier Naeger to the Face!

Dyno Nobel (Contact)

Motor Mission Machine & Radiator

Liebherr (Contact)

#136- Sam Spearing Jul 03, 2023

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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 like to work in one of the largest mining districts in the world, how miners are problem solvers, and how the Mining Center of Excellence is bringing opportunities to mining individuals and the mining industry. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Sam Spearing to the Face!

Great Basin College (Mining Center of Excellence)

Contact Sam Spearing (865) 333.1023

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

FAST2 Mine

Liebherr Offerings

Liebherr (Contact)

#135- Mark Bristow May 16, 2023

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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 Resources while during some interesting political and geopolitical times. Mark talks about the traditions he's developed with his sons, miners mining national assets, and having the responsibility to your fellow workers when it comes to safety. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Mark Bristow to the Face!

RAM Enterprise Inc.

Liebherr Offerings

Contact Liebherr Mining

Fast2 Mine

Ill Zakiel

#134- Ken Fichtler May 06, 2023

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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 through VR headsets and micro-movements of the eyes. We talk about the potential impact this type of detection system can have on an industry like mining and the many opportunities it may bring to the workforce and their organizations. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Ken Fichtler to the Face!

#133- John Metzger Apr 29, 2023

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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

#132- Jeremais Azambuja Apr 13, 2023

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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

#131- Toni Pierce Mar 08, 2023

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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

#130- Sheldon Mudd Feb 16, 2023

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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

#129- Chris Natoli Jan 28, 2023

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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

#128- Howard Crosby Dec 21, 2022

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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

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