ORE-ATORY: Elevating Mining Minds

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This is where the industry's real talk lives. No filters, no fluff, just conversations with the people shaping mining from the ground up. Field crew to C-suite, engineers to entrepreneurs—we go beyond job titles to get into what drives change. Hosted by Lindsey Schultz, each episode cuts through the corporate noise to spotlight the doers, the challengers, and the quietly revolutionary voices rethinking what mining can (and should) be. Because the future of this industry isn't just about resources. It'll be built by the stories we're finally telling out loud.

  1. Ep 36: Gems Unearthed Women's Stories Shaping Mining's Future

    16 HR AGO

    Ep 36: Gems Unearthed Women's Stories Shaping Mining's Future

    👤 Michelle Hohn, President and founder of Akashic Communications Corp., 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Lindsey welcomes sustainability and social performance strategist Michelle to unpack GEMS, a global storytelling initiative capturing the human side of mining. Drawing on decades in IR, ESG, and counseling, Michelle shows how expressive writing workshops help women find their voice, build communication skills, and translate personal arcs into powerful leadership and company narratives. They explore burnout, psychological health and safety, and why human-centered stories boost recruitment, retention, and ESG outcomes. Hear how GEMS' digital archive lets companies curate bespoke anthologies for talent attraction and legacy, plus a nomination feature inviting allies to champion contributors. Practical, inspiring, and actionable—this episode is a blueprint for weaving purpose and people back into mining.   Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.   Stay Connected: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ - Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

    50 min
  2. Ep 35: Breaking Hiring Paralysis in a Faster Mining Market

    22 JAN

    Ep 35: Breaking Hiring Paralysis in a Faster Mining Market

    👤 MRC Recruiting Team 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  In this quarterly MRC team debrief, Lindsey, Heather, Samantha, and Risa unpack what they're actually seeing in mining: a faster, tighter talent market, candidates juggling multiple offers, and why "mutual selection" beats pressure tactics. They share practical fixes—pre-plan interviews, decide faster, communicate transparently, and evaluate beyond the resume to spot transferable skills. The team dives into intentional culture and onboarding that drive retention, the power of tools like the Kolbe for team fit, and senior leaders choosing hands-on roles again. Innovation watch: startups, consulting spinouts, and mine-waste reprocessing are pulling in mission-driven talent—plus a growing wave of women-led ventures. Actionable, honest insights to help leaders hire better and candidates choose wisely.    Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.    Stay Connected: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ - Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

    1h 3m
  3. Ep 34: State of Mining 2025 and Beyond: Risk, Refining, and a Gold Rush of Geopolitics

    8 JAN

    Ep 34: State of Mining 2025 and Beyond: Risk, Refining, and a Gold Rush of Geopolitics

    👤 Steve Virtue, Executive Consultant Mining, Politics, & Stakeholder Strategy    🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  We unpack the year's $50B M&A wave, China's refining chokehold, permitting gridlock, and the talent crunch—and how disciplined growth, government offtakes, and smarter stakeholder trust-building can unlock projects. Steve shares playbook moves on risk sensing, supply-chain alliances, processing onshoring, remote ops, and workforce wellbeing amid global uncertainty and election cycles. Practical insights for leaders navigating capital, policy, and people—without losing the plot on execution.   Our Promise:    We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.   Stay Connected: ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ ➤ Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

    1h 5m
  4. Ep 33: Mothers, Millennials, and Misfits: The Future of Mining Isn't Who You Think

    04/12/2025

    Ep 33: Mothers, Millennials, and Misfits: The Future of Mining Isn't Who You Think

    👤 Samantha Larson, Talent Acquisition Director, MRC Recruiting   🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Lindsey Schultz and MRC's Samantha Larson unpack "Mothers, Millennials, and Misfits: The Future of Mining Isn't Who You Think." They dig into the looming talent cliff, why veterans, career-changers, women, and Gen Z are essential, and how better storytelling about mining's real-world impact attracts values-driven hires. Expect actionable tactics: proactive hiring during slowdowns, intentional culture, tighter interview processes, strong onboarding, upskilling and internal mobility, stay interviews, and "returnships" to capture institutional knowledge. They also challenge checklist hiring, urge inclusive leadership pipelines, and spotlight AI as an accelerator—not a threat. A playbook for leaders who want to keep great people and for candidates eager to make a difference.    Our Promise:  We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate. Stay Connected:  ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ ➤ Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

    48 min
  5. Ep 32: Storyteller from the Core: Mining, Messaging, and Meaning

    20/11/2025

    Ep 32: Storyteller from the Core: Mining, Messaging, and Meaning

    👤 Elizabeth Freeman, Geologist and Founder of Nuna LLC. 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting   Host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Nuna founder and geologist Elizabeth Freeman to explore how AI-driven storytelling, authenticity, and community-first communications can transform mining's public perception and talent pipeline. Elizabeth shares her "for us, by us" approach—bringing a geologist's rigor to marketing—plus tactical ways companies can reach young audiences (think TikTok, forward-facing leaders), align comms with corporate goals, and celebrate the people behind the projects. From Alaska fieldwork to inclusive visual narratives, she makes the case for small, consistent content, local sponsorships, and public recognition campaigns that travel beyond industry echo chambers. Listeners walk away with fresh ideas to humanize mining, attract talent, and build durable social license.   Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.   Stay Connected: ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ ➤ Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

    27 min
  6. Ep 31: The Science Communicator's Dilemma

    06/11/2025

    Ep 31: The Science Communicator's Dilemma

    👤 Dr. Jesse R. Reimink, Professor of Geosciences 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting From podcasting to pegmatites, Dr. Jesse Reimink reveals how geoscience is reinventing itself—fast. If you care about critical minerals, talent pipelines, or science that sparks action, this one's for you. Professor and Planet Geo co-host Dr. Jesse Reimink joins Lindsey to unpack the science communicator's dilemma: teaching complex geology clearly while fueling real-world impact. He shares the origin of Planet Geo and Camp Geo's "audio textbook" approach, why geoscience degrees are surging in value, and where students and companies should focus—critical minerals, processing, and water. Jesse outlines the lithium/exploration expertise gap, the comeback of economic geology, and how academia-industry consulting can accelerate solutions. Plus, practical communication advice: iterate quickly, go deep when it matters, and distill your message to its sharpest sentence. Listeners get timely hiring trends, education insights, and actionable ideas to build teams—and careers—that lead the energy transition.       Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.   Stay Connected: ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ ➤ Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting   Connect with Dr. Jesse R. Reimink: Personal Website                      https://www.jessereimink.com/ PlanetGeo Podcast                   https://www.planetgeocast.com/ campGEO mobile app               https://campcourses.app.link/ut2aDyKCBDb  Research Group Website          https://crustalevo.geosc.psu.edu/

    1h 2m
  7. Ep 30: Redesigning Mining's Workforce Across Borders

    16/10/2025

    Ep 30: Redesigning Mining's Workforce Across Borders

    👤 Gabriela Castro-Smith, President of Trade in Motion 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting        Host Lindsey Schultz and guest Gabriela Castro‑Smith (Trade in Motion) unpack North America's mining talent gap: retirements, shrinking engineering and trades pipelines, and the perception problem. They dig into real-world barriers—remote sites, dual-income households, childcare, commute/rosters—and why culture, leadership, and continuous upskilling beat pay alone. Gabriela outlines a playbook: put workforce planning on par with capital planning, partner early with colleges, modernize schedules, invest in training, and blend local teams with cross-border talent via USMCA pathways when needed. Listeners leave with practical steps to attract, retain, and re-skill talent without sacrificing momentum or safety.         Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.         Stay Connected: ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ ➤ Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

    58 min
  8. Ep 29: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

    02/10/2025

    Ep 29: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

    👤 Trevor Mayoh, Transformative leader in MALE-DOMINANT INDUSTRIES 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting Mining's toughest work doesn't just happen on site—it happens in how we lead. Trevor Mayoh shows how starting with men's mental health can unlock safer, higher-performing, more inclusive teams.   Host Lindsey Schultz sits down with culture-change leader Trevor Mayoh (Equity Leaders, Next Gen Men) to unpack psychological safety as a performance and safety imperative in mining. They explore why engaging men early accelerates equity, how culture makes policy real, and practical habits leaders can use today: model small vulnerabilities, weave check-ins into safety moments, challenge microaggressions, and "send later" to protect off-hours. Trevor shares data (up to 27% performance lift; 3x ROI on mental health) and field stories—from shop-floor redesigns to trust-building rituals—that turn resistance into ownership. Listeners walk away with actionable tactics for supervisors, site leads, and executives to build respectful, resilient teams that go home safe—and come back stronger.   Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking projects and pioneering innovations. Our discussions are designed not only to inform but to inspire action and empower our listeners to lead and innovate.   Stay Connected: ➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrcrecruiting/ ➤ Website: https://mrcrecruiting.com/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRCRecruiting ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MRCRecruiting

    1h 3m
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This is where the industry's real talk lives. No filters, no fluff, just conversations with the people shaping mining from the ground up. Field crew to C-suite, engineers to entrepreneurs—we go beyond job titles to get into what drives change. Hosted by Lindsey Schultz, each episode cuts through the corporate noise to spotlight the doers, the challengers, and the quietly revolutionary voices rethinking what mining can (and should) be. Because the future of this industry isn't just about resources. It'll be built by the stories we're finally telling out loud.

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