{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#222- AngloGold Ashanti: Joel Donalson","description":" In this episode of Mining Minds, we sit down with Joel Donalson, Vice President of Sustainability at AngloGold Ashanti, from their Las Vegas office overlooking the valley. Joel shares a powerful story that spans generations in mining, from growing up in a mining family to helping lead one of Nevada\u2019s most exciting new projects. We dive into Joel\u2019s journey\u2014from working in an assay lab as a teenager to navigating roles in environmental management, risk, mine engineering, and even ranch operations. His career is a testament to embracing opportunity, adapting to changes, and building a well-rounded perspective across the mining industry. One of the most impactful moments in this conversation is Joel\u2019s global perspective on mining: \u201cThere was nothing here\u2026 people living subsistence lifestyles\u2026 and then a mine comes in \u2014 now there are roads, schools, infrastructure, opportunity.\u201d The North Bullfrog and Arthur projects near Beatty, Nevada, represent more than just potential mining operations\u2014they offer an opportunity to shape an entire region and meaningfully connect one of the state\u2019s largest populations to the mining industry in a new and impactful way.   To follow this transformation as it unfolds and stay connected to the latest updates from AngloGold Ashanti\u2019s Nevada projects, join their e-newsletter using the link below. AngloGold Ashanti - Nevada Projects   We\u2019d like to extend our appreciation to AngloGold Ashanti North America for welcoming us in and allowing us to highlight their team and the impactful work taking place on this project.   Episode Sponsors: Safety First Trianing & Consulting Motor Mission Machine & Radiator  Walsh Reclamation Inc.    Episode Chapters:    02:43 Joel Mining Roots 10:56 First Assay Lab Job 12:10 Assay Lab Grind 15:39 Back To Mining Boom 23:53 Environmental Closure Work 30:26 Risk Management Mindset 38:36 Short Range Planning Chaos 46:54 Why Environmental Fits 54:37 Mining Changes Communities 01:00:49 Winning Trust on the Ranch 01:05:04 Work Life Balance in Mining 01:10:15 Small Town Mining Stories 01:15:06 Building a New Nevada District ","author_name":"Mining Minds","author_url":"https:\/\/www.miningmindsllc.com\/","html":"