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. 4 DEC

    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

  2. 20 NOV

    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

  3. 6 NOV

    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

  4. 16 OCT

    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

  5. 2 OCT

    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

  6. 18 SEPT

    Ep 28: Selection Crisis, Tactical Empathy, and Mining's Human Future

    👤 Dr. Haydon Mort, Founder of Geologize 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting In this live Spokane episode, Lindsay and Dr. Hayden Mort dismantle hiring myths, arguing mining suffers more from narrow school targeting and poor "soft" skills than a lack of talent. Hayden shares practical, brain-based communication tactics—labeling concerns, co-creating solutions, and injecting emotion—to win social license, attract ESG capital, and improve EVP. They explore cognitive diversity and non‑traditional pathways, the dangers and promise of AI in recruiting, and why reputation drives valuation. If you lead, hire, or communicate in mining, you'll leave with field-ready ways to humanize messaging, broaden the pipeline, and retain people without sacrificing KPIs.   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 1m

  7. 4 SEPT

    Ep 27: Why Women Are Leaving Mining and What We Can Do About It

    👤 Holly Burton, Executive Coach & Founder of WimD  🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting Why are women really leaving mining—and what can we do about it? In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, Lindsey Schultz sits down with Holly Burton, a former mining engineer turned executive coach and founder of Women in Male-Dominated Industries (WimD). Holly shares her journey from falling in love with haul trucks to facing systemic barriers that pushed her out of the industry—and how those experiences fuel her mission today. Together, Lindsey and Holly unpack the real reasons behind mining's retention crisis. It's not about remote camps or parenting—it's about underutilized talent, stalled opportunities, and systemic bias. Holly explains how coaching, negotiation, and self-advocacy can unlock staying power for women in mining while offering actionable strategies for companies to create lasting change. If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, or overlooked in your career, this candid conversation will leave you with new tools and renewed perspective. Key Takeaways: ✅ Retention is about opportunity, not location. ✅ Negotiation and strategy are career game-changers. ✅ Community and coaching create staying power. 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.

    57 min

  8. 21 AUG

    Ep 26: Why Everyone's a Stakeholder in Mining—And What That Means for the Industry

    👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting. 🎙️ Carly Leonida, Founder of The Intelligent Miner   In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, Lindsey Schultz sits down with renowned mining writer and editor Carly Leonida, founder of The Intelligent Miner. With over 15 years of experience in mining media, Carly shares why true industry transformation begins with effective communication—especially with those outside the mining echo chamber. From amplifying Indigenous and Gen Z voices to exploring how gaming can transform training, this episode challenges professionals to listen more deeply, tell better stories, and engage in uncomfortable conversations. Discover why everyone is a stakeholder in mining—and how that reality should shape our future narratives.   Key Takeaways: ✅ Everyone is a mining stakeholder—whether they realize it or not. ✅ Gen Z isn't disengaged—they're uninspired by how mining tells its story. ✅ Vulnerability and plain-language storytelling are game-changers for trust and influence.   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.

    37 min
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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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