In this episode of the podcast, Mining Minds partners with Liebherr Mining to recap the highly successful Dozer Rodeo event held in Northern Nevada. Join us as we explore the excitement and energy of the event, from the operators' experiences to the strong sense of community that was built throughout the week. We dive into the development of the PR776 dozer, the world’s largest 70-ton class hydrostatic machine, and hear from the experts that help with its success. Plus, we get firsthand feedback from the operators who were behind the controls, offering insights into what makes the PR776 such a unique and powerful machine.

Due to the event’s success and the overwhelming demand from the Northern Nevada mining community, we’re excited to announce that Mining Minds and Liebherr Mining will be hosting the PR776 Dozer Rodeo once again in the 775 (Northern Nevada)! Mark your calendars for November 20th, 21st, and 22nd, when operators will once again have the chance to get behind the controls of the Liebherr PR776 dozer. On Friday, November 22nd, maintenance professionals will also have the opportunity to experience the ease of maintenance on these powerful machines during a scheduled PM session. Big thank you to Joel Lerner, Nathan Goerke, Ted Pilz, and Jerry Rynearson!

Brass in at Miningmindsllc.com to schedule your experience!

Liebherr

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

FAST2 Mine

Get ready for an epic episode of the Mining Minds Podcast! This time, the tables turn as special guest host Conway Fraser takes over to interview the owners and hosts of Mining Minds! For our new listeners and die-hard followers alike, we’re diving into who we are, how it all began, and our journey through the mining industry. This layback/undercut episode brings you behind the scenes—our passion for mining, our commitment to sharing real mining stories, and what it means to “stay the course” at the 5500 level. Whether you’re just tuning in or have been with us from the start, we’re grateful for your support and excited to welcome you into the world of mining. All we ask in return….Next time you see a miner, shake his or her hand because if it can’t be grown, it has to be mined!

Influences

Fraser Torosay

Rockwell Industrial & Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Rubicon Mechanical

RAM Enterprise Inc.

FAST2 Mine

Liebherr Mining

Working Athlete

Nevada Gold Mines

Ill Zakiel

Episode Chapters

00:038 Intro with Conway Fraser

02:57 Self Introductions

13:19 Mining Experiance

20:46 Layered Onions

28:45 Should We Do A Podcast?

34:38 Sharing Stories

41:19 Passionate About Mining

45:46 5500 Level

50:41 The Meaning Behind The Podcast

67:07 Facts Tell, Stories Sell

In this episode, Mining Minds sit down with Paul Wilmot, a multi-generational miner and chemical engineer from East Ely, Nevada, who grew up playing hockey and later found his way to mining. We dive deep into the importance of revitalizing modern mining as a U.S. industry focus and break down natural progressions in mining methods, especially around sustainable practices. Paul shares insights on his unique path, learning from his dad, first experiences underground and as an electrician, and his observations on passion and purpose in mining today. We explore workforce structures, understanding the work that miners actually do, pushing mill throughput, investing in future modern mining, and the dog getting the finger! Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Paul Wilmot to the Face!

Episode Sponsors

Liebherr Mining

Motor Mission Machine and Radiator

Mining Minds Workforce Development

Episode Chapters

00:00

Early Paul Wilmot

11:39

"Sustainable" Mining is an oxymoron

29:22

Designing and Commissioning Roasters/Autoclaves

01:03:38

On both sides of the fence the grass is yellow

02:06:48

Processing and Pushing Mills

02:18:07

Investing in Mine Life

02:22:16

The Dog got the finger