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February 7, 2025 110 mins

In this episode, Mining Minds sits down with Jason Bubba, Chief Operating Officer of NORCAT, a leader in mining innovation and training. Born and raised in a mining town, Jason’s journey is deeply influenced by his early passion for martial arts, which has shaped both his personal and professional life. From entrepreneurial ventures to working his way up at NORCAT, Jason has been instrumental in driving change in the mining industry. He’s dedicated to developing the next generation of miners through innovative training programs, and NORCAT’s collaboration with Great Basin College is helping to expand their reach into Nevada. With a “Start Small and Grow Fast” mentality, Jason and NORCAT continue to build on their success. Tune in as we explore his career, the impact of NORCAT, and the exciting partnership with Great Basin College. Don’t miss out on this engaging conversation, check out GBC-NORCAT MST at nevadamst.com. Please help us welcome Jason Bubba to The Face!

 

Sponsors:

Liebherr

FAST2 Mine

Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals

 

Chapters:

00:00 Born, Raised, and Living in a Mining Town

06:30 Martial Arts

15:29 Early Entrepreneur

27:03 Becoming NORCAT

55:35 Nevada Expansion

1:08:36 Education as part of the Social License to Operate

1:22:54 Future Vision

1:35:27 Areas of Opportunity

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