In this week's episode of The Driller Newscast, Brock Yordy sits down with The Driller editor Johnny Oldani at the BNP Media headquarters in Michigan. Johnny shares his insights on the state of the drilling industry and why professionals need to contribute their expertise. The discussion focuses on the urgent need for more drillers, breaking down industry workforce statistics and highlighting the growing demand for skilled professionals. The episode also explores insights from the DOE Liftoff Report, examining the future of rare earth mining, oil and gas, and hot rock geothermal drilling. Where do drillers fit in this evolving energy landscape? Watch the video above.

This Episode Covers:

• Special interview with The Driller editor Johnny Oldani on industry trends.
• Workforce breakdown: 160 million Americans work daily, but drillers only make up a fraction of that.
• The need for increased recruitment and training in drilling.
• Key takeaways from the DOE Liftoff Report and its impact on rare earth mining, oil & gas, and geothermal drilling.
• Why professionals should contribute their knowledge and expertise to The Driller.

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