#182- WIM: Kimberly Myhre and Alexia Carver

Join Mining Minds on location at the Women in Mining 2025 National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, as we sit down with two dynamic women shaping the future of mining—Kimberly Myhre and Alexia Carver. Sponsoring the trip were Arnold Machinery and Gold West Fire and Safety, this special episode dives deep into the real-world experiences of women at different stages in their mining careers.

Kimberly, a chemical engineer with WSP and a passionate advocate for environmental responsibility in mining, shares how a catastrophic mine spill in her hometown sparked her career. She opens up about the cultural challenges she's faced on mine sites and why she remains committed to driving positive changes within the industry.

Alexia, a bright up-and-coming metallurgist and UNR student, brings the perspective of the next generation of miners. She talks candidly about breaking into the industry, the realities of being a woman in mining, and what it will take for companies to retain young, diverse talent.

From discussions on psychological safety and site culture, to tips for navigating mining as a young professional, this episode captures the passion, grit, and vision driving women in mining. Join Mining Minds as we sit down with Kimberly Myhre and Alexia Carver at the Women in Mining 2025 National Conference.

Sponsors:

Gold West Fire & Safety Services

Arnold Machinery

Liebherr Mining

GBC-NORCAT MST

Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals

Chapters:

00:00 Introductions and special thanks

3:30 Kimberly Myhre

9:03 Mining with Purpose

10:45 Alexia Carver

16:11 The Culture for Young Women

28:04 Building Better Mining Cultures

40:49 Advice to Young Professionals

51:58 The Future of Mining