Mining Minds

#177- Clorinda Cosper Feb 22, 2025

On this episode of Mining Minds, we sit down with Clorinda and Shawn Cosper to talk about the unique and often challenging life of a traveling miner's wife. Clorinda opens up about her journey, from growing up in a small town and planting roots to give her children stability, to meeting Shawn, and navigating the traveling miner’s life.

As we dive into their story, Clorinda shares the ups and downs of supporting a lifestyle that requires constant travel, the struggles of managing multiple W-2’s, and setting clear expectations for their family’s success. We also explore what it looks like to raise children in a home with a traveling miner, including the emotional toll on both parents and the importance of asking for help when needed.

Now both actively involved in their community and the VFW, Clorinda and Shawn offer valuable advice for couples in similar situations, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, communication, and community support to make it all work. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, love, and balancing family life on the move. Join the conversation and help us welcome Clorinda and Shawn Cosper to the FACE!

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GBC-NORCAT

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals

Chapters:

00:00 Battle Born

12:46 Meeting her miner

20:21 Staying in one spot

30:03 The start of traveling

39:07 The ups and downs

48:15 The amount of W2’s

1:01:49 Bootlegging Parts

1:21:14 Working together and the VFW Post 10054

1:42:17 Advice for others

#176- Rodrigo Barbosa Feb 15, 2025

In this episode, Mining Minds sits down with Rodrigo Barbosa, the CEO of Aura Minerals, to explore his leadership philosophy and approach to building thriving organizations. Rodrigo shares insights gained from his diverse experience working across different companies and cultures, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment where people can truly succeed.

He discusses the significance of understanding the human element in business, empowering those on the frontlines to make key decisions, and why it's crucial not to overcomplicate things. Rodrigo believes in the power of transparency and staying true to your plan, even in the face of challenges. He also touches on the importance of building strong company cultures that embrace learning from failure as a stepping stone to success.

As a leader in the mining industry, Rodrigo highlights how mining can have a tremendously positive impact on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) efforts, shaping a better future for communities and the planet. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Rodrigo Barbosa to the FACE!

Aura Minerals

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Liebherr Mining

FAST2 Mine

Heavy Metal Equipment Rentals

Chapters:

00:00 Growing up in Brazil

11:47 Developing a successful journey

32:42 Learning the human being

38:15 Good projects, good pipelines, good balance sheets, and good people

45:43 Buiding cutlures and letting people fail

59:58 Culture is a flagship asset

1:09:46 Mining needs to do a better job of showcasing their image

1:14:48 Mining has the most positive impact on ESG

#175- Jason Bubba Feb 07, 2025

In this episode, Mining Minds sits down with Jason Bubba, Chief Operating Officer of NORCAT, a leader in mining innovation and training. Born and raised in a mining town, Jason’s journey is deeply influenced by his early passion for martial arts, which has shaped both his personal and professional life. From entrepreneurial ventures to working his way up at NORCAT, Jason has been instrumental in driving change in the mining industry. He’s dedicated to developing the next generation of miners through innovative training programs, and NORCAT’s collaboration with Great Basin College is helping to expand their reach into Nevada. With a “Start Small and Grow Fast” mentality, Jason and NORCAT continue to build on their success. Tune in as we explore his career, the impact of NORCAT, and the exciting partnership with Great Basin College. Don’t miss out on this engaging conversation, check out GBC-NORCAT MST at nevadamst.com. Please help us welcome Jason Bubba to The Face!

Sponsors:

Liebherr

FAST2 Mine

Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals

Chapters:

00:00 Born, Raised, and Living in a Mining Town

06:30 Martial Arts

15:29 Early Entrepreneur

27:03 Becoming NORCAT

55:35 Nevada Expansion

1:08:36 Education as part of the Social License to Operate

1:22:54 Future Vision

1:35:27 Areas of Opportunity

#174- The Glizzy Jan 31, 2025

Welcome into this episode of the podcast and to the Glizzy Golf Invitational – where golf, questionable commentary, and unforgettable moments collide! This isn’t your average tournament. With participants from across the mining industry and with varying backgrounds, the Glizzy Golf Invitational in Elko, Nevada brings together engineers, geologists, metallurgists, and more for an event that’s as much about making memories as it is about hitting birdies.

Starting in 2023, this event has quickly become a must-attend gathering for the mining industry. Each year the format changes, keeping things fresh, fun, and full of surprises. Expect plenty of laughs, questionable takes, and some wild stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re into golf or just looking for a good time, this podcast is one you don’t want to miss! Join the conversation and Brass in at Miningmindsllc.com

Sponsors:

Liebherr Mining

GBC-NORCAT

Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals

Chapters:

00:00 The Glizzy Golf Invitational overview with Jimmy Macpherson Jr. and Josh Hayes

20:53 Jake “Where’s the Grape Juice” Oakley

36:32 Brad “12 Milli Heartburn” Wilmot

44:10 Jonah “Va-Jonah” Odlozinski

55:27 Holly Clayton

01:06:35 Domingo Garcia

01:21:21 Nick “Bin Chicken” Massie

01:37:31 Logan “The Wolverine” Medlock

01:45:52 Josh “Bad Luck Boys” Berg

01:55:40 Final Thoughts

#173- Capstone Copper Jan 21, 2025

On this episode of Mining Minds, we travel to Miami, Arizona, to take part in Capstone Copper's Open Family Days—an event designed to showcase the mine site, the dedicated individuals working there, and to foster community education. We sat down with David Gines, the maintenance manager for Capstone Copper, to discuss the event and hear about his personal mining journey.

In addition, we have a conversation with up-and-coming artist Yawnee Gunna, who shares his experiences as a rapper and his journey of overcoming addiction. We also chat with Josh Sumsion from Arnold Machinery, who offers his perspective on educating the mining industry through innovative content creation.

From the exciting event to the inspiring conversations, we were able to experience the strong family atmosphere Capstone Copper cultivated for this memorable occasion. Tune in for an episode full of insight, stories, and community spirit! Thank you to Arnold Machinery, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc., and Capstone Copper for allowing us to take part in this amazing event.

Capstone Copper Job Board

Arnold Machinery

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.

Yawnee Gunna

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