Mining Minds Podcast | November 6, 2026
One blasting video at the University of Arizona opened the door to a mining career that would take Zach Saufley around the world.
In Episode #239 of Mining Minds, Dino and Grover sit down underground with Zach, a sales engineer at Komatsu, to explore his journey from a first-generation college student in Tucson to a career spanning mine operations, application engineering, and mining equipment technology.
Zach shares lessons from his internships with ASARCO, Freeport's rotational program, global mining experiences, and work involving equipment health monitoring at Rio Tinto Kennecott.
The conversation explores mine planning, blasting, mining technology, career development, and the importance of human connection in an increasingly automated industry.
Topics explored:
Building a career in mining without a mining family background
Hands-on experience and mining engineering
International mining opportunities
Equipment technology and sales engineering
The future of mining and the Human Element™
Listen to Episode #239:
https://mingmindsllc.libsyn.com/239-zach-saufley-from-a-blasting-video-to-a-global-mining-career
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