ORE-ATORY: Elevating Mining Minds

Lindsey Schultz
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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. 3d ago

    Ep 47: You Need Reasons to Stop, Not Just Reasons to Go

    👤Mark Travis, Certified Professional Geologist & Founder of ARKENSTONE EXPLORATION 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  What if the smartest move in mining is knowing when to stop? Mark Travis makes the case for clarity before commitment, and why independent judgment matters long before a report gets signed. Lindsey sits down with geologist and independent QP Mark Travis to talk about a tension mining knows well, the push to move fast before the picture is clear. Mark shares how his experience across commodities, especially uranium, has shaped his view that better decisions come from pressure testing assumptions early, not after money is already committed. They get into why outside perspective matters, where permitting and processing still bottleneck progress, and how knowledge transfer is becoming a real risk as experienced people get stretched thin. The conversation also touches on allyship, industry culture, and the kind of judgment that comes from time in the field, not just credentials. You'll come away thinking about what better hiring, better advising, and better decision-making could mean for the future of mining.   Our Promise We spend time with people who are actually doing the work in mining, engineers, operators, leaders, and problem-solvers. These conversations are about how decisions get made, what's changing, and what people are learning in real time. The goal is simple, share ideas that stick, and help move the industry forward in a way that lasts.   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

    Ep 47: You Need Reasons to Stop, Not Just Reasons to Go

  2. Sep 3

    Ep 46: Leading From the Cab, Not the Corner Office

    👤Charles "Terry" Terranova, President & Founder of CharTer Consulting 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Mining has a talent problem, but Terry Terranova makes the case that it starts much closer to home, with how people are led at work, and whether they leave shift feeling safe, respected, and proud of what they do. Lindsey Schultz sits down with Terry Terranova to talk about what is actually changing in mining leadership, and why it matters for safety, retention, and the future workforce. Terry shares what he has learned from years spent on mine sites, from the shift away from command and control leadership to a more coaching-based approach built on trust, accountability, and curiosity. They dig into psychological safety, hard conversations, frontline leadership, and the real reasons the talent pipeline feels so tight. A big takeaway, better hiring and better leadership do not just improve production, they shape better careers, stronger teams, and stronger communities around mining.   Our Promise We spend time with people who are actually doing the work in mining , engineers, operators, leaders, and problem-solvers. These conversations are about how decisions get made, what's changing, and what people are learning in real time. The goal is simple , share ideas that stick, and help move the industry forward in a way that lasts. 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

    Ep 46: Leading From the Cab, Not the Corner Office

  3. Jun 11

    Ep 45: Jump and Build a Plane on the Way Down

    👤Curtis Johnson, President & CEO, Director Scout Discoveries Corp. 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Curtis Johnson explains why he built Scout around one hard truth: discoveries come from getting the geology right and drilling more holes than everyone else. It is a conversation about grit, speed, culture, and what it really takes to build an exploration company from nothing. Lindsey sits down with Curtis Johnson of Scout Discoveries to talk about how he went from an average student to an exploration geologist, and eventually to a founder. They get into why traditional junior exploration models felt too slow, how Scout was built around first principles, vertical integration, and fast learning, and why culture matters as much as geology. Curtis shares what he has learned through risk, uncertainty, and building while under pressure. This episode leaves you thinking about ambition, how real discoveries get made, and why creating something new usually means committing before you feel ready. **Our Promise** We spend time with people who are actually doing the work in mining, engineers, operators, leaders, and problem-solvers. These conversations are about how decisions get made, what's changing, and what people are learning in real time. The goal is simple, share ideas that stick, and help move the industry forward in a way that lasts.   **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

    Ep 45: Jump and Build a Plane on the Way Down

  4. May 28

    Ep. 44 Why Mining Struggles to Attract Talent (And What We're Missing)

    👤Daniel Rau, Founder of KUNIN Technologies 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Daniel Rau didn't plan on mining; he backed into it by asking hard economic questions. That instinct led him from lithium to building Kunin, a startup trying to help mines recover more metal from what they already process. Daniel explains how a chemical engineering path through hydrogen, oil, gas, and lithium turned into a sharp view of a bigger mining problem: too many useful metals are still uneconomic to recover. He shares why Kunin is focused on making ion exchange systems cheaper and smaller, and why that could unlock byproduct recovery from existing operations, tailings, and side streams. The conversation also gets into what he has learned as a first-time founder, how hard it is to build in mining, and why the industry still struggles to attract talent even as the need grows. You leave thinking about cost, urgency, and how much value may already be sitting inside assets we know well.   **Our Promise** We spend time with people who are actually doing the work in mining, engineers, operators, leaders, and problem-solvers. These conversations are about how decisions get made, what's changing, and what people are learning in real time. The goal is simple … share ideas that stick, and help move the industry forward in a way that lasts.   **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

    Ep. 44 Why Mining Struggles to Attract Talent (And What We're Missing)

  5. May 14

    Ep 43: Ask Better Questions, Tell Better Stories, Build Lasting Trust

    👤Ravi Rajani, Speaker & Author of Relationship currency 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Charisma is not what you think, it is how you make others feel. In this episode, author and coach Ravi Rajani shares habits that turn communication into trust and action. Lindsey sits down with Ravi Rajani, author of Relationship Currency, to unpack five communication habits that help mining leaders earn trust and inspire change. They reframe labels and identity, explore charisma as making others feel significant, and practice empathetic questioning using the what, feel, who method. Ravi shares the ASI framework for authentic, specific, impactful compliments, plus crisp storytelling tools, hook, story, impact and the four Cs, context, conflict, change, conclusion. Expect practical takeaways for panels and keynotes, why nervous system regulation matters in leadership, and how an abundance mindset turns you into a trusted guide. Listeners will leave with scripts, structures, and confidence to connect, lead, and move people to action.   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 Resources: Ravi's Website: https://www.theravirajani.com/ Ravi's Book: https://www.theravirajani.com/book

    Ep 43: Ask Better Questions, Tell Better Stories, Build Lasting Trust

  6. Apr 30

    Ep 42: You Better Hire Them When You Find Them

    👤MRC Recruiting Team 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Hiring in mining is getting more selective, but not necessarily faster. This team conversation gets into the real friction: companies need talent, candidates have options, and both sides are still figuring out what "fit" really means. The MRC team talks through what they're seeing in today's mining hiring market, where demand is growing, but decisions are still slowed by caution, relocation challenges, and a shortage of specialized talent. They discuss how candidates are thinking more intentionally about culture, family, stability, and whether a role is actually worth changing jobs for. They also spend time on an issue many companies still avoid: international candidates who need sponsorship, but may be some of the most capable and motivated people in the market. The conversation comes back to trust, clear communication, and the idea that better hiring happens when both companies and candidates are honest earlier.   Our Promise: We spend time with people who are actually doing the work in mining, engineers, operators, leaders, and problem-solvers. These conversations are about how decisions get made, what's changing, and what people are learning in real time. The goal is simple, share ideas that stick, and help move the industry forward in a way that lasts.   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

    Ep 42: You Better Hire Them When You Find Them

  7. Apr 16

    Ep 41: Ore to Ownership Bridging Mines and Money

    👤Sam Siebenaler, CEO of Precision Mineral Accounting 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Sam Siebenaler, founder of Precision Mineral Accounting, to unpack the hidden world where ore becomes dollars. Sam traces his path from the Signal Corps to Newmont, then to PMA, explaining how bridging mine production data, metallurgical balance, and finance uncovers errors, clarifies contracts, and ensures royalty payees get what they are owed. They explore chain of custody, shared mills, tailings reprocessing, and why old agreements, geopolitics, and smelting bottlenecks shape today's deals. Sam shares pragmatic entrepreneurial lessons, leadership mindsets, and hiring insights, plus real talk on diversity, public perception, and student networking. Actionable takeaway, verify payments tied to minerals, define ownership before reprocessing, and ask the hard questions your contract allows.   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

    Ep 41: Ore to Ownership Bridging Mines and Money

  8. Apr 2

    Ep. 40: Special Ops to Mine Ops Purpose Trust and Grit

    👤Aaron Love, Host, Producer, and Founder, Ones Ready Podcast 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting  Former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) and Ones Ready co-host Aaron reveals how special operations principles translate directly to mining: clear purpose over pay, attributes over resumes, and checklists over complacency. He unpacks high-value traits—communication, grit, trainability—and how veterans bring risk assessment, safety culture, on-the-fly leadership, and small-team execution to the site. We dig into building trust as the new currency, the "build vs. buy" hiring model, rapid upskilling, and realistic expectations for military transition. You'll leave with a blueprint to attract, onboard, and retain veterans as force multipliers—without giving away all the playbook. Plus: SOTIF's role in connecting elite operators to industry.   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

    Ep. 40: Special Ops to Mine Ops Purpose Trust and Grit
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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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