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Monarch Tractor provides a farmer-first approach to innovation. This became more and more clear when Praveen Penmetsa - CEO/Founder of Monarch joined Agriculture Now to share their story, big wins, challenges, and plans for the future. Monarch Tractor recently  secured $61M in Series B Funding to accelerate production and deployment of their smart, driver-optional electric tractor. Praveen shares why he believes investors continue to put their trust in his company based on both their incredible technology and on-the-ground approach where farmers have input into how the tractor operates in real world applications.

ARC Acid Resistant Concrete is a chemical and impact resistant polymer concrete overlay, specifically designed for mining processes and highly corrosive production environments. ARC is not a paint or coating. It is an ultra-high strength, acid-resistant concrete overlay. Business Development Manager David Wilburn joins Mining NOW to discuss various applications and installation methods, the product testing, and how their CEO, Hamid Saadatmanesh developed the company. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/c92xkFP4zE0

Problem solving in the real world of heavy industry takes incredible amounts of planning, investment, and proven capabilities. CEO John Jickling and VP of Operations Bryan MacMillan join Mining NOW to discuss some of their most innovative and operationally challenging projects including implementing drones, robots, sensors, and AI. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/LXrMTcaJHL4

Diversity and inclusion is a topic that is heavily discussed that has garnered interest from the board level down to the employee level. DIAC co-chairs Theresa Nyabeze & Mohammed Ali have each worked in the mining industry for over 20 years and share their personal and professional perspectives on a topic that is no longer “why”, but has evolved to “how”. Concepts from developing policies down to setting targets have all been aspects many companies have looked at, but what does it really mean to create a workplace environment that is inclusive and embraces diversity? Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/OdetJijuHe0

Mosaic is the world’s leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash. They employ more than 13,000 people in nine countries and participate in every aspect of crop nutrition development to help the world grow the food it needs. They mine and process phosphate and potash minerals into crop nutrients and then ship via rail, barge and ocean-going vessel to our customers in the major agricultural centers worldwide. Vice President - North American Mining Operations  Kelly Strong joins Mining NOW to discuss their ESG targets by 2025 as well as  Esterhazy K3 Potash Mine in Saskatchewan and their Central Florida Phosphate Mining and Processing business. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/PCxdlyI3V94

Clichés seem to overshadow many corporate value profiles and company culture in brochures often feel like a perfect world simplifications to serving complex industries. Greg Gilland uses clichés then does something few of us can do, he unpacks why this phrase or ideal is a core part of his personal value system or the company he represents. Greg is MAXAM Tire’s Vice President of Global Agriculture and combines over 20 years in the tire industry with 15 years as a Naval Officer both in the active Navy and the Naval Reserve. He joins Crownsmen Ag to discuss how things operate in the Agriculture sector, what is giving MAXAM the edge, and his own professional journey. If you are in the market for agriculture tires or simply just want to hear thought provoking conversation this episode is for you. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/3q8cus9ByQY

ZeroNox provides a platform for clean energy technology to come to market. They are a first mover in the Off-Highway Vehicle and Heavy Equipment space utilizing electric powertrain solutions with Lithium-Ion battery technology, as well as other clean energy innovations. The goal of ZeroNox is to assist OEMs in integrating cleaner and higher performing technology into their products, as well as to support those OEMs in mass producing and introducing those products into the marketplace, all with the “Powered by ZeroNox” platform. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/9g_eQaLLxBM

This special episode features both the supplier and customer to unpack Rockmart Slate’s aggregate quarry located in Georgia where they use multiple Terex Finlay crushing and screening systems supplied and serviced by Finlay Eastern. Joining us from Rockmart Slate is David Robinson who focuses on providing the operations scope and market. Kelly Preston with Finlay Eastern lays out the equipment models and their specifications and walks through various applications including asphalt and concrete. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/TTrNFbGtsKY

Silver production, Chinese new year, and 70 active drills; we cover a lot of ground in this episode of Mining Now with Lon Shaver, Vice-President. Silvercorp Inc. is a Canadian mining company producing silver, lead and zinc metals in concentrates from mines in China. Over the last 15 years they have produced over 79 million ounces of silver and 1.1 billion pounds of lead and zinc between their GC Mine and Ying Mining District. Lon discusses their approach of not going to equity markets and generating free cash flow through ups and down. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/WrIWU7n4l28

A division of Sailun Group, MAXAM Tire designs, manufactures, and distributes off-the-road and rigid haul truck specialty tire products globally. As a major specialty tire manufacturer and distributor, MAXAM’s tires have gone through some of the most rigorous testing thrown at them by Caterpillar, designed incredible automation systems in their manufacturing process, and implemented an in-depth cradle to grave approach to assist their clients through the life of the tire. Matt Johnson - VP Maxam Tire Mining Group joined Mining NOW to focus on a dedicated and knowledgeable global group under MAXAM Tire, MAXAM MINING GROUP. The group was created specifically to focus on the mining segment. Since its establishment, the MMG team has achieved great success in serving regional market demands. With each member an industry-leading expert dedicated to providing the best customer experience, the team has been making continuous improvements with focused market solutions.

Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/7I1DnuFeRyw