In this illuminating interview, we sit down with Mike Cox, a seasoned expert with over thirty years of experience in the topsy-turvy world of the metals processing industry.
Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Westwin Elements, Inc., a vanguard of America's mineral independence crusade, based in Oklahoma. Mike sheds light on his journey and imparts valuable wisdom on how to boost employee engagement, the intricate relationship between mineral resources and technology, and the path to operational excellence.
This discussion becomes essential for those engaged in industries reliant on mining and metal processing, business leaders looking for inspiration, and enthusiasts who wish to understand the journey of resources from mines to the palm of their hands, in the form of gadgets like an iPhone. Listening to Mike Cox, you get to gain from his wealth of knowledge and practical solutions amassed over three decades.
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Interview Highlights:
From Land to Tech: The Journey of Mineral Deposits
"How does someone owning land that they think has mineral deposits on it turn into an iPhone? It's all about seizing opportunity."
Nickel’s Many Faces: Understanding Application Across Industries
"Nickel's got a whole range of applications across various industrial sectors. And there's more than just one way to refine an impure form of nickel into a saleable one. Operational efficiency is crucial."
Building A Cohesive Culture: Fostering Accountability and Problem-solving
"It's easy to work in an environment where there's a blame culture. To have a culture whereby default we're looking for scapegoats is toxic."
Achieving Operational Excellence: The Role of Leader Standard Work
"Leader standard work is really important. We ensured that we built into management schedules. Focus on the process and optimizing the process. Emissions net-zero is what we miners should aim for."
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