Mining Minds

Back by popular demand, Mining Minds sits in studio to discuss recent events happening in the world. On this episode we travel deep down the rabbit hole to talk about many topics including: censorship, MSM directing narratives, an update on corona virus amongst many other topics. We are joined at the Face by oldest brother Brady Brunson and by researcher/self-educator Sam Delaney. Join Mining Minds as we travel down the Rabbit Hole one current events.

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Tom MacDonald

Face Miner, Nipper, and TikTok producer Cory Rockwell joins Mining Minds in studio to walk through his mining journey. Cory talks about growing up in Hollywood, getting into the oil fields with no experience, and ultimately landing in mining. Starting out in the processing labs to working in the processing mills, Cory finally made his way into underground mining. Cory has also made a name for himself in the social media world by creating Tik Toks that educate and provide a glimpse of what underground miners experience. You can follow Cory and his informative videos @coryrockwell on Tik Tok. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Cory Rockwell to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Territory Sales Manager Josh Kufeld sits in studio to chat it up with Mining Minds. Josh walks us through his youth, how the military helped mold him, and his theory on brining a mouthpiece to the bars. He also talks about maturing after some advice from his father, raising his children to become independent thinkers, and building sincere relationships in his current role. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Josh Kufeld to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Owners of Rubicon Mechanical, Heather and Brownen join Mining Minds in studio to talk some shop. They share their story of how they met, how Brownen landed a keeper by fishing off the company dock, and how Heather played hard to get. They walk us through starting Rubicon Mechanical, recognizing each other's strengths, and how they go about hiring the right people. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Heather and Brownen to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Safety Manager Kevin Jessop joins Mining Minds in studio to talk about his mining journey. Kevin discusses his early plans to be a dentist, how he was introduced to mining, and how he ultimately fell in love with the industry and the people. Kevin shares his experience coming into the mining industry, facing challenges, developing his leadership skills, and growing through opportunities and his role. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Kevin Jessop to the Face!

Brass In

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Mine Operations Supervisor Jamie Salazar meets Mining Minds at the Face to talk about his mining journey. Jamie discusses his childhood from boxing, gigging frogs, to delivering water. He talks about breaking into the mining industry through the process division, seizing opportunity when it presents itself, and his approach to managing his team. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Jamie Salazar to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Service Sales Engineer Joe Ward sits in studio with Mining Minds to discuss his journey and influence in the mining industry. Joe talks about growing up Basque, bull riding, going through the local MTC program and spending time working as a Millwright. He discusses helping the next generation of miners through his welding classes, directing the 4H shooting program, supporting the Coyote Calling World Championship held locally, and his leather work. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Joe Ward to the Face!

Brass In

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Great Basin College (MTC)

Vice President of Mining Operations for Iron Woman Mining Services Carl Crews joins Mining Minds in Studio to talk about his mining journey. He discusses growing up as a military kid and moving around, the love for his father, and eventually landing at the South Dakota School of mines (Varsity)! Carl also walks through some stories as an environmental engineer, building and growing relationships and his vision for Iron Woman Mining Services. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Carl Crew to the Face!

Brass In

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

South Dakota School of Mines

Iron Woman Mining Services

Episode 100! Mining Minds does a special 100th episode with the women who support us…. our Better Halves. We dive into what this podcast has looked like from our wives' points of view, some of the areas they think we could improve on, and the mining industry through their perspectives. In this episode we have a few laughs, talk about making the decision to start Mining Minds, and the amazing support we receive from our Better Halves. Thank you to all our listeners for an incredible 100 episodes and stay tuned in as Mining Minds levels up in the next 100 episodes!!!

Brass In

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Join Mining Minds for our first Podcast of 2022 as we sit down safety professional Bobby Brooks. Bobby talks to us about his time in the military, his experience as a miner, and his path into the safety profession. He also dives into his love for his children and the impact his father had on him growing up. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Bobby Books to the Face.

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel