“I like to see the progress!” As Project Controller for Capstone Pinto Valley Mine, Linda Guo spends a lot of her time in the office, working with budget numbers.  Her favorite part of the job, however, is going into the field to see the projects in action. The site visits, …

In the summer of 2018, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski loaded up their kayaks, bikes, and two young daughters for a 2,800-mile camping trip. From their home in Cottonwood, they drove to Libby, Montana, and the Yaak Valley. They didn’t want to drag their heavy camper all that way, so …

In 2019, Pinto Valley Mine achieved its best safety record since Capstone took over in 2012. “Mining is very risky, but I would argue, it’s not dangerous,” says Safety Superintendent Tyler Vincent, “because we’re always thinking about the risks — what can happen, what can go wrong?” A lot can …

“The possibilities are never-ending!” Meagan Fast, 34, explores new lands and looks for opportunities as a Land Access Specialist for BHP, the biggest mining company in the world. A self-described small-time farm girl, she reports to the Head of Exploration – North America, responsible for stakeholder management and community relations. …

Have you noticed old houses getting sold in your neighborhood, fixed up and then sold again? Sometimes known as flippers, real estate investors are repairing old homes in Globe and getting them back on the market, where the demand for housing is great. “They invest their money and time,” says …

“You feel empowered, like you can conquer the world.”Cyndi Elkins, an industrial mechanic at the Pinto Valley mine site, maintains the big machines that power the operation –– from crushers, conveyors, feeders, shakers, ballmills, flotation banks, and filter press. “Most equipment is huge in scale ,” she says, “and you’re …

“We have to be a world-class organization.”  Colleen Roche has a big job in a medium-sized company. To stay competitive, her team has to be efficient. As Operations Support Manager for Capstone Mining in Pinto Valley, her mandate is to keep operations focused on producing copper. “Everything that is not …

“The technology is fascinating!” Michelle Montague looks for minerals in the tall walls of a mining blast area or the dredged dirt from deep drilling. She loves being out in the field, finding the ore that’s core to the mining operation.  “It’s like opening a christmas present,” she says.   …

“It’s incredibly challenging. That’s why I love it.” Resolution Copper Electrician Wendy Stanfel maintains critical electrical systems — oxygen and vibration sensors, water pumps, and ventilation — in the deepest single mine shaft in the country. “It’s a viciously cruel environment, highly mineralized water,” she explains. “Things have to be …