What were highlights from 2023 and 2024 for Turner Mining Group?

Turner Mining Group has been in a significant growth phase, both in corporate structure and operations. We added a new multi-year turnkey mining operation in Soda Springs, Idaho, and were recently awarded a six-year copper mining contract with Origin Mining in Arizona. Over the past two years, we've been engaged in a heap leach mining campaign for Origin and have since expanded to on-site civil infrastructure projects in preparation for the new mill commissioning and mining ramp up activities in early 2025. Our scope of services, which are set to commence again in early 2025, includes drilling, blasting, mining of waste and ore, along with stockpile management, pioneering activities, and other ancillary activities.  

Additionally, we have expanded our services to deliver material processing and contract mobile crushing nationwide for various mining customers. Through this new service offering, we have also added multi-year turnkey aggregate and industrial sand operations in Texas. It has been a busy period, and we are fortunate to continue our growth path. Witnessing the diverse materials, we produce across America is truly rewarding and we are incredibly proud of our contributions to the mining industry.

Which services are driving the demand for Turner Mining?

We have expanded our focus on metals, particularly precious metals such as gold and silver, and essential base metals such as copper and molybdenum, which are crucial to domestic supply chains. We have seen a growing demand for contract mining among junior metal mining companies. We see immense opportunities in the Western and Southwestern regions, spanning Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho.

Our strategy involves offering comprehensive supply chain solutions. Our team is equipped to manage everything from pre-stripping, drilling, and blasting to ore hauling, load-haul-dump operations, and stockpile management in a turnkey fashion. Our goal is not just moving dirt; we focus on adding value by fully integrating into our client’s operations reducing risk, capital expense, and offering flexible scalability. This approach also includes staffing our customers operations through Turner Staffing Group, or utilizing our own equipment for mining and processing, making us a more appealing option than assembling various smaller contractors.

What is the importance of integral solutions in the industry?

Being vertically integrated provides control over the quality of employees we bring on site, the training they receive, and the culture we instill. We are proud of our values and mission, and when working with subcontractors, there can often be a misalignment in values. When multiple contractors work for one owner, it can also lead to internal conflicts or finger-pointing when one contractor’s scope or schedule affects the performance of another contractor downstream of those activities. 

Can you talk about Turner Mining's approach to labor?

At Turner Mining Group, we do not believe in the labor shortage. This year, we are on track to receive over 20,000 employment applications, a significant increase from last year's 11,000. This surge reflects our robust social media efforts to not only promote our brand but also highlight opportunities within the mining sector, particularly in the USA. We have successfully recruited from all 50 states, filling roles from operators and project managers to geologists and IT professionals. Our proactive stance extends to Turner Staffing Group, an experienced recruiting and staffing firm that provides tailored hiring solutions to the top mining and aggregate producers nationwide. 

Investing in our brand on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok has also enhanced our visibility and highlights our commitment to showcasing the opportunities and challenges of mining, attracting passionate individuals eager to contribute to our industry's growth and success.

What are Turner Mining's goals?

Our objectives span various metrics like growth and revenue targets, as well as exploring new verticals. However, my primary focus is on developing our leadership teams and fostering high-functioning dynamics. We welcomed Jeff Turner as our CFO, bringing invaluable experience from the heavy civil industry. Tucker Jensen, our new director of operations, also brings expertise from a major copper mine, driving our shift towards data-driven decision-making. Our strategy centers on cultivating top-tier teams. This people-centric approach underscores our belief that success in mining hinges on mastering the human element, both in the field and behind the scenes.