From summer jobs in Beatty to becoming a seasoned underground electrician at Cortez, John Allsup has lived the mining life from every angle. In this episode of Mining Minds, John opens up about growing up in a mining family, chasing education, and finding his path through the trades. He recalls wild summer student jobs that would never fly under today's safety standards, the crash of Las Vegas construction that pushed him north, and the culture shock of going underground for the first time. Beyond mining, John talks about his passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his MMA experiences in Las Vegas, and how he's now giving back to the Elko community as both a competitor and coach. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome John Allsup to the Face!
Chapters:
2:12 Growing up in a mining family & moving across Nevada
5:11 Summer student jobs, lessons, and early safety experiences
8:26 College years at UNLV & scholarships from mining
15:07 Leaving college for the trades and electrician apprenticeship
20:01 Las Vegas construction boom, crash, and shift to mining
27:02 First underground mining experiences at Cortez
37:17 Balancing mining life, family, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
48:46 Reflections on early mining jobs, industry changes, and safety
