Ventilation Engineer, Miguel Pugmire, joins Mining Minds to talk about his mining journey. He walks us through his roots in Chile, making the decision to come to Northern Nevada and the drive to earn multiple degrees as a young engineer. Miguel discusses how his background influences his day-to-day actions and some of his aspirations as he progresses through his career. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Miguel Pugmire to the Face.

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Legendary hip hop artist in the making, Ill Zakiel drops by the studio to check in on Mining Minds. During this episode Ill talks about his tour in Canada, we discuss how he collaborates to produce his music videos and how he continues to develop his unique style. We dive into his new album, El Fuego EP, the Tapatio brand and the connections to Guadalajara Mexico. You can check out Ill Zakiel on Spotify, Tidal, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon, and more. Learn more about the man behind the music at illzakiel.com where you can find tour dates, booking options, and featured swag. You can always show your support by joining Ill's Patreon.

Nicknamed the People's Superintendent, Andrew Collins joins Mining Minds to walk us through his mining journey. He talks about the opportunities he has experienced as a Mineral Process Engineer (Metallurgist), his passion for golf, and shares some heartfelt stories about the love he has for his family. Andrew educates us on some of the different processing he's been involved with and discusses his new journey as a PGA Associate. Join us as we welcome Andrew Collins to the studio.

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For a year Mining Minds has been sitting down with guests to talk about mining; on this week's episode we take a step back to talk about Coronavirus. We discuss our opinions, thoughts, and how the mining industry in Northern Nevada is handling the pandemic. We dive into some of the rumors, some of the hysteria, talk about fake news, and ways we are proactively handling the situations. Join Mining Minds and don't forget to brass in, share, like, and comment.

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Electrical/Maintenance professional Joel Salazar meets up at the Face to talk with Mining Minds. Joel talks about his electrical experience, the reason he loves the Northern Nevada outdoors and what it's like to work on some of the world's biggest shovels. He discusses his approach to helping others learn, walking through those open doors of opportunity, and working like you're not afraid of being fired. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Joel Salazar to the studio.

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As Mining Minds celebrates its 50th episode, guest Rich Maier joins us to walk through his mining journey. Rich talks about the childhood that molded him, the passion that drives him and the work ethic that makes him who he is. He discusses the importance of setting high standards and expectations for himself and for those that work with him. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Rich Maier into the studio.

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Senior Human Resources Business Partner Leslie Kemp sits down with Mining Minds to walk us through her mining story. Leslie tells us about how she paid for college by fighting wildland fires, her background in psychology, and the importance of caring for the people you work with. She also discusses the importance of having honest conversations and truly helping individuals succeed. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Leslie Kemp to the studio.

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Thirty-year miner Mark Blakeman sits down with Mining Minds and drops some tips for the young miners out there. Mark talks about getting his start in the uranium mines, coaching little league, and the changes he's seen in mining through the years. We reminisce with Mark about working at the Bullfrog mine in Beatty and discuss life outside of mining, like the outdoors. Mining Minds would like to welcome Mark Blakeman to the studio.

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Operations Manager Joe Kemp finds his way into the Mining Minds studio to talk to us about his mining journey. Joe walks us from his agriculture background and into the different functions of the mining cycle he has experienced. He talks about the importance of culture, listening, and pulling in the right people to operate a successful mine. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Joe Kemp to the Face.

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"If you want stuff you have to do stuff" says Derek Russell. Mining Minds was able to sit down with Derek as he talked about coming from Southern California to this Northern Nevada area. New to the mining community he discusses the opportunities places like these provide. Derek talks about trying and failing versus not traying at all, uprooting his family, and continuing to grow as a person. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Derek Russell to the studio.

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