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In this episode of Mining Minds, we sit down with Curtis Cadwell, a mining leader who has built a career on bridging cultures, driving innovation, and staying connected to the people at the face. From his beginnings as an accountant in New Mexico to managing global operations across Nevada, Australia, and now South Carolina, Curtis shares stories of lessons learned, challenges faced, and the importance of digging in alongside your team. We talk about the evolution of mining technology, the role of mentorship, the future of autonomous equipment, and how culture makes or breaks a mine site. If you've ever wondered what it takes to merge diverse mining cultures while keeping people and safety at the forefront—this episode is packed with insight.
Join the conversation at miningmindsllc.com
Chapters:
01:27 From Montana roots to mining career
03:01 From accounting to the mining industry
05:32 First impressions on site & learning from the pit
08:34 Building trust, field experience, and leadership at the face
13:12 Gold price cycles, lessons from downturns, and efficiency
15:13 Autonomous trucks, mining technology, and the future workforce
20:11 Tech schools, trades, and preparing the next generation
27:13 Career growth: hard work vs. degrees
33:01 Mining culture, team building, and leadership lessons
49:21 Challenges merging mine sites & career highlights
59:19 South Carolina operations, lifestyle, and responsible mining
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In this episode of Mining Minds, we sit down with Curtis Cadwell, a mining leader who has built a career on bridging cultures, driving innovation, and staying connected to the people at the face. From his beginnings as an accountant in New Mexico to managing global operations across Nevada, Australia, and now South Carolina, Curtis shares stories of lessons learned, challenges faced, and the importance of digging in alongside your team. We talk about the evolution of mining technology, the role of mentorship, the future of autonomous equipment, and how culture makes or breaks a mine site. If you've ever wondered what it takes to merge diverse mining cultures while keeping people and safety at the forefront—this episode is packed with insight.
Join the conversation at miningmindsllc.com
Chapters:
01:27 From Montana roots to mining career
03:01 From accounting to the mining industry
05:32 First impressions on site & learning from the pit
08:34 Building trust, field experience, and leadership at the face
13:12 Gold price cycles, lessons from downturns, and efficiency
15:13 Autonomous trucks, mining technology, and the future workforce
20:11 Tech schools, trades, and preparing the next generation
27:13 Career growth: hard work vs. degrees
33:01 Mining culture, team building, and leadership lessons
49:21 Challenges merging mine sites & career highlights
59:19 South Carolina operations, lifestyle, and responsible mining

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