148 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING Derek Timothy Grover, a third-generation miner, is widely respected in the mining industry for his expertise, breadth of knowledge and commitment to improvement. Since 2019, he has served as the owner of Mining Minds LLC, a podcast he hosts alongside his brother, who has also dedicated his career to mining. Through this work, Mr. Grover enjoys promoting and supporting the mining industry, engaging with business partners and professionals, and collaborating with groups such as Women in Mining to contribute to their national conference proceedings. Earlier in his career, Mr. Grover served in numerous capacities within the mining sector, starting as a general laborer at Fort Knox Gold in Alaska and escalating to the rank of haul truck operator at Bald Mountain, a mine owned by Barrick. During this tenure, Mr. Grover earned a BS in finance from the University of Phoenix in 2017 and joined a mine rescue team, which led to an opportunity to transition to safety and health. Over the course of his career, he worked for the Kinross Gold Corporation, the Barrick Mining Corporation, and Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services. Before dedicating himself fully to his entrepreneurial ventures, Mr. Grover served in sales with Sandvik AB for one year. Mr. Grover is a member of the Nevada Mining Association and holds several certifications, including the Blue Card MSHA, which granted him the technical expertise and ability to present on mining topics across the nation. He is also TapRooT certified in investigative methods and holds an ISO 45001 certification, allowing him to audit and support organizations in meeting global safety standards. Looking ahead, Mr. Grover endeavors to reshape the modern perspective of the mining industry and continue to hear and disseminate the stories of workers in the field, emphasizing the importance of transforming outdated perceptions. Ultimately, he wishes to positively impact the industry, recruit new talent and help the next generation thrive as they carry the torch forward. DEREK TIMOTHY GROVER OWNER, HOST Mining Minds LLC Spring Creek, NV
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