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Turner Mining Group Finds Success With Untapped Workforce, Bold Business Model

Keaton Turner is shaking up the mining sector, with a unique business model and company vibe that is drawing attention inside and outside the industry. 

At 27, he founded Turner Mining Group and started earning major stripping, crushing and overburden removal contracts across the United States. Today he has over 250 employees and adding, all sourced and hired via social media.

Turner relies heavily on a quickly scalable fleet of rental equipment, including Volvo EC480 excavators and A40 and A45 articulated haul trucks, leaning heavily on Volvo dealers across the United States to provide the machines and support the equipment needs of this dynamic company.

Keaton's positive spirit pulses through the company. Turner’s social media sites are populated with photos of confident operators and tough equipment, with messages that inspire. He says, “Have fun in life, and enjoy your work and the people around you. In the end, all we have is our life experiences ― the memories we’ve shared with the people we’ve impacted along the way. Our people have passion, and they love the work they do.”

Turner Mining Group Finds Success with Untapped Workforce, Bold Business Model

Keaton Turner is shaking up the mining sector through a unique business model and company culture, known as their ‘vibe.’ At 27, he founded Turner Mining Group and started earning major stripping, crushing and overburden removal contracts across the United States. Today he has over 250 employees and adding, all sourced and hired via social media.

Turner Mining Group Episode 2: Keaton Turner

Ride along with Keaton Turner for a six minute interview to find out why he risked all to start Turner Mining Group, the one skill he seeks in any potential employee, and the advice he has for 13 year olds looking for a future in mining and construction.

Turner Mining Group Episode 3: Mentoring Employees

Hitting record production numbers with a green workforce – Turner Mining Group is making it happen. Hear how Keaton and his supers and project managers coach employees new to the mining and construction industry.

Turner Mining Group Episode 4: Hitting Record Production Numbers

Travis Brown is barely 30 but has the leadership skills of a superintendent with 30 years of experience. See how he he inspire his employees to move record loads of material?