#7- Ramon Aguirre

Join Mining Minds as we sit down with Ramon Aguirre, an underground miner whose journey spans from the drifts of Nevada to serving his country in the U.S. Army. Ramon shares how his mining career began, what drove him to enlist in the military, and how the lessons of discipline, safety, and brotherhood have carried back into his life underground. Ramon opens up about the challenges of mining and military life, his transition back to the industry, and how family values continue to shape his work and personal drive. He reflects on his brother's battle with leukemia, the inspiration he draws from him, and his own journey preparing for a 50K run to raise awareness and support. With honesty, humor, and resilience, Ramon's story is one of service, sacrifice, and the strength of family—both at home and in the mining community Brass in and join the conversation at miningmindsllc.com Chapters: 0:00 Ramon's Early Mining Days & Family Roots 2:12 Joining the Military & Why He Served 4:03 Basic Training Stories & the "Stress Card" 6:18 Returning to Mining After the Army 9:07 Jacklegging, Blasting & Rehab Crew Work 14:26 Lessons from the Military & Safety Underground 18:42 Family, Brotherhood & Inspiration from His Brother 26:19 Training, Running & Preparing for a 50K 49:37 Music, Culture & Defining Success