Manager of Geomatics & Counselor for Asset Assurance Monitoring, John Metzger, travels from Indiana to sit down with Mining Minds at the Face! John walks us through his early years as a photographer, his experiences educating in the Peace Corps, and starting a computer business in Senegal. He discusses his route into mining, utilizing new technology to add value, and the value of sharing information. Join Mining Minds as we welcome John Metzger to the Face!

Asset Assurance Monitoring

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Fast2 Mine

Rubicon Mechanical

Ill Zakiel

Growth and marketing manager for FAST2 Mine, Jeremias Azambuja, travels in from Brazil to meet Mining Minds at the Face. Jeremias talks about growing up from humble beginnings, traveling to different locations around the globe while in university and eventually landing in Elko Nevada to become part of the community. We discuss the need to understand the problems and issues in mining, becoming an agent of future change, and how FAST2 Mine values the culture of developing something together. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Jeremias Azambuja to the Face!

FAST2 Mine

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Supply Planning Specialist Toni Pierce joins Mining Minds, in studio, to talk about her journey in the mining industry. She walks us through her early role as a laborer, becoming a process operator, and working a rotating schedule while being a young mother. Toni discusses the support and balance her and her husband have, getting her drive from her mom, and rolling with the punches. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Toni Pierce to the Face!

International Women’s Day

Women in Mining

FAS2 Mine

Rubicon Mechanical 

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Ill Zakiel

Executive Director of Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority Sheldon Mudd sits in studio to talk with Mining Minds. Sheldon talks about being born and raised in Idaho but being made in Nevada. He discusses his military background, beginning his mining journey as an exploration database analyst, and getting into economic development. He walks us through his passion for ensuring the mining industry has the tools to operate, balancing the opinions of community members and bringing new opportunities to the region. Join Mining Minds as we welcome executive director, minister, musician, auctioneer, and ham radio operator Sheldon Mudd to the Face!  

NNRDA.com

Bidder-Sweet.com

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Fast2 Mine

Rubicon Mechanical

Ill Zakiel

Environmental Superintendent Chris Natoli joins Mining Minds in studio to share his mining journey. From growing up in Wyoming playing baseball to helping develop the environmental science degree at his college, Chris had many interesting experiences along the way. He discusses working with fish hatcheries, his time as a volunteer fire fighter, patrol deputy, and EMT and starting his mining career as a tailing’s operator. Chris talks about providing guidance to his kids as they move into mining, running with the MedX Air One team locally, and being the Chair of Northeastern Nevada SME. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Chris Natoli to the Face!

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration

Click Here to Join: Northeastern Nevada SME

MedX Air One

FAST2 Mine

Motor Mission

Rubicon Mechanical

Ill Zakiel

Executive Vice-President, Treasurer and Director of Gold Express Mines, Howard Crosby joins Mining Minds to share some of his knowledge about the mining industry and lessons he has learned throughout the years. Howard educated us on some of the great untouched potential here in the United States and the influence it will have on the country. We take a deep dive into the mining ventures of Gold Express Mines while discussing how important mining will be as we move towards a green future. Join MiningMinds as we welcome Howard Crosby to the Face!

Gold Express Mines

Motor Mission

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Rubicon Mechanical

FAST2 Mine

Ill Zakiel

Mining Minds takes to the road and travels to Lake Tahoe for the annual Nevada Mining Association and Winnemucca Nevada for the first annual Mining into The Future Symposium. On this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Stoner of Global Business Reports and dive into their publication. We also had the privilege to sit down with Dana Pray of P&C Recruiting and HR as she gives some insight into the current mining culture. At the Mining into The Future Symposium we were able to catch up with Membership Services Manager, Miranda Hoover, and discuss many of the topics the mining industry faces. Join Mining Minds as we welcome The Nevada Mining Association to the Face!

Nevada Mining Association

Exxon Mobil

Global Business Reports

P&C Recruiting and HR

Pray For Life – Inspiring Generations of Organ Donations

Rubicon Mechanical

FAST2 Mine

Ill Zakiel

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and raised in Northern Nevada, ILL Zakiel has put years into his craft. He has since released a large catalog of music and has been building a loyal following along the way. ILL has established himself as a legit up and comer. Proving time and time again he can energize virtually any crowd, ILL is poised to win new fans at any show he performs at. He’s been focusing on creating his own lane. A new take on Latin Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop in general, ILL’s rapid fire bilingual flow is relentless. Mixing Latin vibes with hard hitting beats, it’s a sound nobody is doing right now. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Ill Zakiel to the Face!

Kid Frost - Whittier & Atlantic

Motor Mission and Radiator

Rockwell Industrial & Mining 

Rubicon Mechanical 

President of RAM Enterprise, Inc. Tim Horn sits down in studio with Mining Minds to talk about his career in the mining industry. From his Northern Nevada roots to mining Magnesite, Tim discusses leadership throughout his life. He educates us on vulcanizing, discusses growing business through relationships, and helping his employees live their fullest lives. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Tim Horn to the Face!

RAM Enterprise, Inc.

Rubicon Mechanical

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Let’s talk about it… stress, anger, emotions. Why in a world of tough guys can we not talk about what’s really on our mind? On this episode of the podcast Founder of BGA, Jesse Herrera, sits down with Mining Minds to talk about the mentality of miners. We discuss setting ego aside to confront issues within ourselves, the reality of drinking through issues, and being ok with not being ok. We talk about noticing and reaching out to co-workers in need, methods and ideas to help one another, and ultimately maintaining that positive Pedro attitude. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Jesse Herrera back to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel – Losing it

Men’s Minds Matter

Transcendental Meditation

Holly Gallian – International Life Coach