Mack Plovie has spent his whole life around heavy equipment, machinery, and mining. With his father and grandfather both working for CAT dealerships in Western Canada, several key moments have shaped him and his career. Listen to learn more about the different experiences that have given him some great memories including gold panning, having a CAT key at the age of 12, working in remote mines, operating D10s, and working to change the negative perceptions around the mining industry.

Key Times:

• Having his 5th birthday at a CAT dealership and having a CAT key at the age of 12 (2:00)
• How gold panning started his love for geology and mining (6:00)
• What life is like on a mine and what it takes to be a valuable employee (13:00)
• The unknown logistical challenges of working on a mine (23:30)
• How the mining industry gets misrepresented to the general public (31:00)

Favorite quotes:

"You could cut me and I’d bleed yellow. I’m a bit biased toward that flavor of equipment because I have that family history with it. I’ve spent so much time around it."

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About Mack

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