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Team = Vision

Our team is a collection of individuals who are as valuable as the precious metals we sample. To say that our employees are our biggest asset is cliché. However, we take a very proactive stance to ongoing training, lifelong learning, having proper equipment and tooling, and supporting field operations in such a way that we safely protect our biggest asset.

We’re proud of the culture we continue to create. It is one founded on honest and open communication. It’s a diverse, hard-working “tough-as-nails” group who comprise a team that is tough to beat.

If you share this vision and are interested in finding out more, click here.

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Kelly Simkins

Logistics and Safety Training

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Celia Cortez

Fleet Administrator

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Jess Arthur

Core Superintendent

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Clay White

Rotary Superintendent

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Brandon Alford

Business Development

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Laura Eklund

Safety Manager

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Justin Anderson

Core Supervisor

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Vince Hardie

Core Supervisor

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Eric Barajas

RC Supervisor

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Stormy Trammel

Core Supervisor

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Reed Smith

Interim Maintenance Supervisor

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Samantha Daz

HR Business Partner

Jay Hill

Core Supervisor