Mining Minds Podcast
1) #198- Michael Hartley
In this cutting-edge episode of Mining Minds, we sit down with Michael Hartley, Managing Director of InterKnowlogy, a North American AI and performance visualization company revolutionizing how the mi...Show More
2) #197- Travis Macias
From a 16-year-old kid cleaning shops to the Director of Mine Skills Training at Great Basin College (GBC/NORCAT), Travis Macias embodies what it means to grind, grow, and give back. In this inspiring...Show More
3) #196- Bob Sterns & Virginia Bennett
As we wrap up our tour to the Minnesota Iron Range, Mining Minds had the opportunity to sit down with Bob Sterns and Virginia Bennett of US Steel Minntac for a raw and insightful conversation about li...Show More
4) #195- IRRR & IMA: Ida Rukavina & Kristen Vake
What does pride, legacy, and the future of mining look like on Minnesota’s Iron Range? In this episode, we sit down with Ida Rukavinia, Commissioner of the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehab...Show More
5) #194- US Steel: Michael Bakk & Chrissy Bartovich
In this special episode of the Mining Minds Podcast, we sit down at U.S. Steel Minntac with Mike Bakk, Director of Facilities Excellence, and Chrissy Bartovich, Senior Director of Environmental. From ...Show More
6) #193- Iron Range: Matt & Julie Lucas
In this episode of Mining Minds, we sit down with Matt and Julie Lucas at their home on Minnesota’s historic Iron Range. From growing up in Hibbing and Chisholm to careers in environmental consulting,...Show More
7) #192- Iron Range: Darleen Gargano & Talia Sandys
Overlooking iconic Hibbing Taconite Mining Operation in Minnesota, Mining Minds had the opportunity to speak with two remarkable women whose stories capture the history and heart of mining in the stat...Show More
8) #191- Iron Range: Dean DeBeltz
Get ready for one of our most unforgettable episodes yet—recorded on a pontoon boat floating on Fall Lake, at the edge of the iconic Boundary Waters in Minnesota! This isn’t just another podcast; it’s...Show More
9) #190- Iron Range: Rory Oberhelman & Johnny Eloranta
In this special on-location episode, Mining Minds travels to the heart of Minnesota’s Iron Range to sit down with Rory Oberhelman, Senior Project Coordinator, and Johnny Eloranta, Community Relations ...Show More
10) #189- Workforce Development Panel Discussion
The mining industry stands at a crossroads. With a rapidly aging workforce, persistent misconceptions, and the growing demand for innovation, the need to reshape how we attract, develop, and retain ta...Show More