I’m a recruiter. Often when I’m trying to source candidates, they’ll tell me they don’t want to get involved in this industry.

I try to explain to them that mining is crucial for every day life. For example, without mining, we wouldn’t have the metals that go into our cell phones or laptops.

I know I can’t change everyone’s mind, but are there any other reasons why mining is a great industry? Frankly it’s fascinating the more I learn about it 😎

This is totally off-topic, but don't you guys feel like an underground mining game could have a lot potential? We think of mining games as either Minecraft or other crappy 3D games that are essentially "digging stuff with a pickaxe", but what about a mature, strategic, rogue-like game that mimics the operations of an UG mine? Taking inspiration from classic sim games such as Sim Ant, Sim City or Rollercoaster Tycoon, I feel like the potential is there.

A 2D retro game, section-view (sidescroll-ish), where you develop tunnels and stopes and your surface/UG infrastructure, trying to be optimal within the randomly generated ore veins, financial costs, operational and engineering planning, etc. Controlling disasters (fire, ground fall, flood etc), broken machines, potential deaths, unethical procedures, you name it. Upgrading your infrastructure, from old school mining to automated hauling trucks. The game could have a rogue-like format, where every shifts become harder and harder, as you develop deeper into the mine and where the whole organization is harder and more complex to operate. A mix of risk and reward and productivity vs quality.

Yeah, this is what happens when you're on your 2 weeks off and you're bored. But seriously, I feel like the potential is there but I'm probably a tiny bit crazy. What do you think?

Might sound stupid, but I genuinely want to know. I have seen many pictures of huge diggers and converyors but all those are open dug outs or quarry. And searching for Underground mines only reveals picturea of tunnels. I want to know what all is built at the surface.

EDIT: I see people mentioning warehouses. So, is the ore or whatever is mined just piled up on the ground? Because it's not like you can keep neat packages on shelves.

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Why has no one developed a haul truck with a powered dog trailer? It seems a no brainer when you could double your payload with roughly the same cycle time.

Yes it's a little bit more skill to jackknife the trailer to unload.... what else am I missing.

I am an American mining engineer with a few years experience state side, trying to figure out how to get a job as an expat. I grew up in an expat family, and therefore am familiar with the lifestyle and speak Spanish fluently.

How does an American engineer stand out from the rest to get offered expat opportunities? Decades ago this was a lot more common, but now it seems a lot of these third world mining countries are producing a very competent/skilled local mining workforce (i.e., Chile, Peru, Indonesia, Ghana). All of the expats I know are old guys.

I am trying to do research on websites for resources to find buyers for a mine. Please let me know what is available. I would appreciate any helpful advice or information on this topic.

Sodium cyanide has long held an important place in all the common methods of extracting gold. Since it is a highly toxic chemical, many people are raising concerns about the adverse effects of sodium cyanide on people and the environment. Are there other, more environmentally friendly methods? I've heard that some companies have worked out a low-toxicity alternative to sodium cyanide, so I wonder if it's effective.

Hello.

I am looking at currently doing my automatic driving licence, when I do pass, I am potentially looking at getting a work visa to Australia, does anyone know if any company would be happy to take me on if I used my own automatic car or does everyone need to be able to drive a manual due to company cars being manual in the mines?

I have only been able to find utility work which I wouldn't mind doing as seen some say (automatic or manual). Is their any other mining positions that anyone would recommend for someone with a automatic licence.

So as a fresher I got a job role in a mining and manufacturing industry their mines are in orrisa and I will be seated in Pune office Should I go for it as a fresher the offer is good according to our field but I am just not too sure about the industry Can anyone guide me on the same.

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Most of that crater is international water.

Hello everyone, as a recent graduate, I’d like some advice on choosing a specialization field or master’s degree in the mining sector. Personally, I’m interested in blasting or drilling, but before committing to that path, I’d like to know if it’s a viable option or if you’d recommend another area of specialization that’s more in demand in the market. I’d appreciate your comments and suggestions. Greetings!

At this point, I believe just geology would be more useful/interesting as I would get to do resources and the environment, which discusses ore deposits, exploration techniques, and Australia's resources. I would like outside opinions however!!! What knowledge would come in handy when mining in AUS?

Hello,

Im not sure if this is the right place to ask... is there a demand for professionals who work in the area of air quality, pollutant dispersion, meteorological modeling, or something like this? I come from the area of atmospheric sciences and recently i have been thinking about changing fields towards air quality (modeling perhaps?). Im talking about things like aermod or calpuff models. Is there scope for this in mining? I would like to know whay work they do on a daily basis

Thank you!