Mining Minds

#120- Jimmy Macpherson Jr.

Mining Engineer Jimmy Mac Jr. joins Mining Minds in studio to talk mining. In this episode we talk about surface and underground differences, the different roles in the mining process and the opportunity to learn from one another, and ideas to influence the next generation of young miners. Jimmy talks about the guidance he received as a young man, his experience growing up in a mining community, and shares his explanation of the time value of money and how it relates to production. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Jimmy Mac Jr. to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Equipment Operator and old school miner Marlin Elam joins Mining Minds at the Face to talk about the industry. Marlin walks us through being broke-in as a dozer operator, his experiences as a young miner and his journey from Arizona mining to Northern Nevada mining. He discusses today mining (whiners not miners), treating development projects like an artist’s blank canvas, and wood working in his free time. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Marlin Elam to the Face!   

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Marlin's Rustic Furniture 

Executive Managing Director for Nevada Gold Mines Greg Walker joins Mining Minds to walk us through his mining journey. As a third-generation miner Greg talks about growing up in the mining industry in western Australia, starting his career as a process operator and taking an alternative route to gain his education. He discusses his experiences throughout the global mining industry, taking the opportunity when it came up, and working to change the perception of the mining industry. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Greg Walker to the Face!

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Rubicon Mechanical   

Ill Zakiel

2022 BGA Tournament  

On this episode of the podcast, we take the face to the Expo. For the first time Mining Minds had the opportunity to be part of the Elko Mining Expo and give our review. We were able to talk to a handful of individuals in the industry, including master mechanic Cecil Cotten, Independent Field Service Technician Jesse Boudes, Sales professional Clint Harper, and Account Manager Matt Hilliard. Join Mining Minds – The Voice Inside The Industry as we sit down at the 2022 Elko Mining Expo! 

Boudes Fields Services (937) 630-1002

Rubicon Mechanical

Dream Swing (Clint Harper – 208-219.1284)

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Ill Zakiel 

Lawyer and President of Nevada Mining Association Tyre Gray joins Mining Minds in studio to talk mining. From the four corners of San Diego to grinding and becoming a successful lawyer, Tyre discusses mining being that first step in the green revolution. He walks us through the impact COVID had on his entry into his role as president, his de-mystifying and diversification plan for his team, and taking a personal approach to the 41,000 mining individuals he represents. Please join Mining Minds as we welcome Tyre Gray to the Face!

Nevada Donor Network

Nevada Mining Association

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Machinist and Maintenance Technician Cecil Cotton sits in studio with Mining Minds on this episode of the podcast to talk about his journey! Cecil walks us through growing up in Texas, moving to Las Vegas where he met his wife, and eventually landing in the Northern Nevada mining community working on equipment. He discusses his career being molded by his early years as a machinist, putting safety first when is comes to his career, and the toll wrenching has on the body of a mechanic. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Cecil Cotton to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Project Manager and Environmental Engineer Taylor Dillion sits in studio, with Mining Minds, to talk about her mining journey. Taylor discusses how she took an eight-week internship out west and how that has led her to a 10-year career in the mining industry. She walks us through her experiences at multiple mine sites, her opportunities as part of a corporate Environmental, Health & Safety Management team, and how she has applied those experiences and opportunities as a project manager to help the industry. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Taylor Dillon to the Face!   

ERM

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Real estate and construction entrepreneur Zain Buke joins Mining Minds to discuss starting, developing, and managing successful businesses. Zain walks us through his youth growing up in Las Vegas to joining the military during the height of conflict in Iraq. He talks about his path in real estate, providing quality customer service, and how he has transitioned those experiences into his construction company. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Zain Buke to the Face!

 

The Burke Team

Validity Construction

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Health & Safety Superintendent Ken Groves joins Mining Minds from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to talk mining. Ken discusses getting into mining as a multi-generational miner, the cultural shock of joining the military, and his experience mining in Nevada. He talks to us about the passion and people in mine rescue, the individuals who have influenced him throughout his career, and how he uses his experiences to be a good business partner. Join Mining Mind as we welcome Ken Groves to the Face!

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Ill Zakiel

Alan Franklin joins Mining Minds in studio for his second appearance on the show and he doesn’t disappoint. Alan shares with us his incredible story out of addiction and into recovery. He describes some of his darkest moments during his addiction, the experiences leading him to bettering himself, and the path to making the right decisions daily while working to recover. Join Mining Minds as we congratulate and, again, welcome Alan Franklin to the Face!        

Al-Anon

Rubicon Mechanical

Rockwell Industrial and Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

2022 BGA Tournament -

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