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ORE-ATORY: Elevating Mining Minds
by Lindsey Schultz
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.
Episodes
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Ep 48: Developing Mining Supervisors Who Lead Safety and Operations
👤Scott Chest, Harrison Western / UIT Safety Manager & Founder of Lead the Middle 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting What happens when someone gets promoted for being great on the equipment, then gets handed a crew with no tools to lead it? Scott Chest makes the case that it starts with...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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Ep 39: Bridging Science Industry and Policy at Eldia (UofA)
👤Hossein Yousefi, Ph.D. Student in Hydrology and Water Resources at the University of Arizona 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting From water scarcity in Iran to leading a flagship symposium in Arizona, Hossein Yousefi shows how purpose, leadership, and science can shape real-world impact....
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Ep 38: Mining Made Human From Voice-Driven Safety to Tailings Revival
👤Jack Kellner, Senior Director of regeneration & Co-Founder of CanaryWaves 🎙️Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting From memes to mine sites, Jack Kellner shows how humor, human voice, and smart tech can transform safety, tailings, and talent in mining. This episode spotlights solutions that...
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Ep 37: Trevor Hall on Stories, Cycles, and Not Wasting the Bull
👤 Trevor Hall, CEO of Clear Commodity Network 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting Lindsey sits down with Mining Stock Daily host and Clear Commodity founder Trevor Hall to trace his path from journalist to one of mining media's most trusted voices. Trevor unpacks the 5 a.m. grind behind…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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Ep 25: Purpose Power and Pivoting with Leah Murphy
👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Leah Murphy, Founder and President of Career Gems In this episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz is joined by Leah Murphy, certified coach, author, and host of Career Gems for the Journey. Leah shares her unconventional path from manufacturing engineer...
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Ep 24: The Transformative Power of Community & Empowering Brands
👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Charli K. Matthews, CEO of Empowering Brands and Empowering Women 🎧 About This Session: In this episode, Lindsey Schultz sits down with Charli K. Matthews, founder of Empowering Brands and Empowering Women, to explore how authentic leadership and...
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Ep 23: Mining in the Crossfire
👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Steve Virtue, Executive Consultant Mining, Politics, & Stakeholder Strategy 🎧 About This Session: In this episode of Ore-atory, host Lindsey Schultz sits down with executive consultant Steve Virtue to explore how geopolitical change, ESG…
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Ep 22: Changing the Narrative with AfriMine
👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Tobi Dayo-Olupona, Lead Director AfriMine 🎧 About This Session: In this compelling episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Tobi, founder of AfriMine, to discuss how his nonprofit is reshaping mining's future…
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Ep 20: I Am Right: How Ego Blocks Connection and Safety
Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Stephen Dummit, Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎧 About This Session: In this final episode with Stephen, we unpack another leadership stigma: "I am right." While certainty might feel like strength, it often becomes a...
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Ep 21: Redefining Engineering Culture in Mining
Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Joel Giffen, Owner of Giffen Consulting 🎧 About This Session: In this episode, host Lindsey Schultz chats with Joel Giffen, founder of Giffen Consulting and a 2024 Top 40 Under 40 honoree. Joel shares how his people-first…
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Ep 19: Only I Have the Answers: The Loneliness of Leadership
Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Stephen Dummit, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎙️ Dr. Haydon Mort, Founder of Geologize 🎧 About This Session: In this episode, Lindsey and Stephen confront a myth that isolates countless leaders: "Only I…
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Ep 18: No Mistakes Allowed: Breaking the Perfectionism Trap
Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Stephen Dummitt, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎧 About This Session: In this episode of Ore-atory: Elevating Mining Minds, Lindsey welcomes back Stephen Dummitt for part two of their May mental health…
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Ep 17: You Have to Earn Your Spot: Challenging the Silence Around Worth
Meet the Host & Guest: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Stephen Dummitt, Executive Coach & Founder of Tradewinds Leadership 🎧 About This Session: In the first episode of Ore-atory's Mental Health Month series, Lindsey Schultz and Stephen Dummitt tackle a damaging workplace myth…
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Ep 16: Talk Is Tough: Kicking Off Mental Health Month in Mining & Trades
In the first episode of Ore-atory's Mental Health Month series, Lindsey Schultz sits down with Stephen Dummit, co-founder of Tradewinds Leadership and former electrician turned coach, to explore what it takes to build mentally healthy work environments in mining, construction, and other...
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Ep 15: Shaping the Mining Ethos through Advocacy Leadership and Sustainability
👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Chris Summers, Mining Leader & Advocate: Championing responsible sourcing, sustainable growth, and industry transformation 🎧 About This Session In this energizing episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz welcomes Chris Summers for a...
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Ep 14: The Power of People in Mining
👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Sam Houston, Executive Coach & Founder of Strategist Solutions 🎧 About This Session: In this episode, Lindsey is joined by strategist and executive coach Sam Houston to explore how people—not just projects—drive the future of...
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Ep 13: Mining's Trust Problem—Can Satellites Fix It?
👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting. 🎙️ Peter Weaver, Founder of Orbital Advisors Mining has a trust problem—but can satellite technology fix it? Peter Weaver, founder of Orbital Advisors, joins Lindsey to discuss how satellite imagery is transforming mining...
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Ep 12: Building a Bold and Sustainable Mining Industry
Meet Our Speakers: 👤 Lindsey Schultz, CEO: Steering the vision of MRC Recruiting. 🎙️ Emily King, Founder & CEO of Global Venture Consulting, co-Founder of Prospector 🎧 About This Episode: Mining is at a crossroads—how do we balance risk, innovation, and leadership to create a more sustainable...
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Ep 11: Artisanal Mining – Financing Dignity & Value featuring
In this episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz welcomes Rob Karpati, a finance transformation and sustainable development expert, to discuss the evolving role of artisanal mining in the global economy. As the mining partner at the Blended Capital Group, Rob focuses on creating finance solutions…
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Ep 10: Critical Minerals, Energy Security, and the Role of AI with Alex Michshenko
In this episode of Ore-atory, host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Alex Moshenko, founder and CEO of Trident Maor Advisors. We're diving deep into the world of nuclear energy with Alex Michshenko, a recognized expert in uranium supply chains, leadership continuity, and workforce development. Join us as...
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Ep. 9: Entrepreneurship & Tech in Mining with Tyler Hall
In this episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz welcomes Tyler Hall, co-founder of ExploreTech, to discuss the exciting evolution of the mining industry. With over a decade of experience spanning exploration, production, and business development at organizations like Freeport-McMoRan and Glencore,...
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Ep.7: What Makes a Great Candidate
In this episode of Ore-atory, Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting, offers candidates a fresh perspective on excelling in the recruitment process by building enduring relationships with recruiters. Switching gears from her previous discussions on client success, Lindsay explores how openness,...
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Ep 8: Mining Minnesota's Julie Lucas: Sustainability, Advocacy, and Community
In this episode of Ore-atory, host Lindsey Schultz welcomes Julie Lucas, Executive Director of Mining Minnesota, for an in-depth discussion on sustainability, advocacy, and the power of community in mining. Julie, a leader with a strong background in environmental management and community...
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Ep 5: Tips for Success in Recruiting
Learn to build strong partnerships with recruiting firms. Drawing from her experience, Lindsey has identified five important traits that help foster successful recruiting relationships. These are: Clear communication Be open to feedback Stay involved and responsive Have realistic expectations…
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Ep 6: Positive Recognition Episode
Leveraging technology and positive recognition can enhance safety, communication, and overall productivity. Gus Miner, the visionary behind Sofvie and seasoned expert with over 25 years in technology and nearly a decade in mining, is transforming high-risk industries. In this engaging discussion,...
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EP 4: Diverse Thinking Communication: AI and the Future of Mine Recruitment
Meet Dr. Haydon Mort, a geoscientist and founder of Geologize, shares how better communication can improve the mining industry. He explains how understanding how people think helps mining companies build trust with the public and get approval faster for new projects. Key topics: Importance of...
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Ep. 3 Developing the Next Generation of Leaders w/Jason Fearnow
Walk away from this espisode with effective training and upskilling strategies and coaching techniques for leadership development. Our Promise: We aim to engage with the most creative minds in mining—from engineers and executives to environmentalists and geologists—to explore groundbreaking...
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Ep. 2 Using Your Resume as Your Personal Marketing Document w/Laura Fletcher
This discussion with Lindsey Schultz and Laura Fletcher will help you distinguish your personal brand through your resume. You'll walk away: Understand the differences between a resume, CV and personal branding document. Get tips on formatting your resume for applicant tracking systems....
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Ep. 1 Inside the Unique World of Mining Recruitment
This podcast kick off sets the stage for many insightful conversations to come. Meet the MRC as we share insights into the unique world of mining recruitment. Learn about our wildest experiences as recruiters. We'll share trends to follow and pet peeves to avoid on LinkedIn. Find out what…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
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...
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