Mining Minds) is recording again from San Antionio for the Annual Women in Mining) Conference—and in this powerful episode, we sit down with Jennie (Rice) Davis), a trailblazer whose mining journey redefines perseverance, grit, and growth.
Starting as a janitor at just 18, Jennie carved her way through the industry—hauling rock in 777s, navigating early-career adversity, and ultimately rising to become a respected Business Manager and Vice President of the Idaho Chapter of Women in Mining). Her story is proof that showing up, staying persistent, and saying “yes” to opportunity can transform not just a career, but a life.
Whether you're operating equipment or running numbers, Jennie’s story reminds us that the mining world is built on more than minerals—it’s built on people who never stop driving forward. Join Mining Minds) as we Welcome Jennie Davis to the Face!
Sponsors:
Norcat-GBC MST)
Liebherr Mining )
Gold West Fire & Safety Services)
Chapters:
00:00 Introducing Jennie Davis
06:39 The Beginning of Persistency
13:15 Saying yes when the moment finds you
23:54 Keep showing up & Being Authentic
30:10 Building the next generation miner
37:22 Empowering mining with finical insight
41:23 Proud career moments and event highlights
45:50 This isn’t your grandpa’s mining company anymore
