Hi everyone, hope I’m allowed to post this here - didn’t find anything about it when searching the sub.

Trump claims that Ukraine has enormous mineral wealth—hundreds of billions worth of rare earth metals, minerals, and other resources—and that the U.S. should be repaid for its military aid using these assets (presumably through licensing rights or extraction deals).

I’m not an expert in mining or geology, but I do know Ukraine a bit, and I’ve never heard of it being some kind of untapped goldmine waiting to be exploited. I know they found natural gas in Ukraine IIRC in 2010, but as far as I’m aware, companies like Chevron have already secured deals to extract it.

So my question is: Is it even possible that there actually this much wealth in Ukraine’s ground, and if so, why hasn’t it been widely exploited already? How come I have never heard about it before Trump became president? I work in banking and read finance news half of the day and think I would have heard about this somewhere. Or do they exist but there are geological, economic, or logistical reasons that have kept these resources untouched? Or is this just another case of politicians talking about something they don’t fully understand?

Would love to hear insights from people who actually know this field.

Critical minerals are becoming less about just owning the resources and more about building the supply chains around them.

Mining, refining/processing, logistics and long-term buyers are increasingly being tied together through partnerships and financing.

This article looks at that shift, including the BGN–EMME nickel and cobalt deal and other recent developments in the US and Europe.

I have helped a bunch of people getting into mining in Sweden. Why so many want to come here to mine I understand at one hand but on the other, not so sure. But, regardless. If you need tips and tricks to get into mining in Sweden at the largest mines you can hit me up or ask questions here. I want all of you to do your thing and follow your dreams and if I as a random guy could help you reach your dream, let's do it.

In the 1844 Falmouth Packet. Asking anyone for a job.

Having looked on Ancestry, he had returned from the States a few years before.

Hello guys. I'm thinking about starting on a project about filling market gap niches in mining industry via robotic technologies. I didn't deep dive in to mining market gaps yet but I know there is some market gaps because of geographical arbitrages. I'm going to deep dive in this niche and hoping to post about my project regularly. If anyone wants to give me any advice I'm open to anything and I'm open to connecting. And if can somebody can give me ideas about gaps that would be awesome.

Ciao a tutti,

Sono uno studente di Scienze della Terra/Geologiche di Pisa e sto per finire la mia laurea Triennale con una tesi su una mineralizzazione ad oro in Ecuador. Molto probabilmente continuerò il mio percorso qua a Pisa con una Magistrale nel Curriculum di Georisorse diventando un Geologo a tutti gli effetti.

Quello che vorrei fare è o specializzarmi nell'industria mineraria, cioè estrazione/lavorazione, o nella geotermia e quindi il suo sfruttamento.

Da qui nasce il mio dubbio, devo continuare la magistrale qua? Esistono università con Magistrali più improntate su quello che voglio fare io? So che ce ne sono anche all'estero ma non le ho mai sentite e sopratutto a seconda di dove è non so se ho disponibilità economica per affrontare lo stare e vivere in quel paese.

Dopo questo passaggio della Magistrale, mentre magari cerco già lavoro improntato sulla geologia le mie idee erano o andare sulle piattaforme petrolifere o cercare un lavoro tipo Enel/altra azienda (anche all'estero), iniziare una laurea in Ingegneria Ambientale o Ingegneria Mineraria a Torino, essendo che è l'unica in Italia un po' più specializzata, sapendo che però dovrò comunque riaffrontare altri 5 anni.

Che cosa mi consigliate, sono disponibile anche ad andare all'estero per lavorare e nel frattempo studiare, ma finché non trovo lavoro non credo di avere disponibilità economica tale da fare questo passaggio.

Grazie mille in Anticipo a tutti quelli che risponderanno

Hello, I live in Italy and lately I’ve seen a lot of videos on tiktok and instagram about Fifo and their huge salaries, I’m 23 and as I’m approaching the end of my university studies I wanted to make some good money before starting my life here in Italy, is it too good to be true and if I live in Europe can I apply for these kind of jobs? (I have some experience in manual labour but not in mines)

Hey everyone,

I’m studying my Bachelors in Earth Sciences (Geology) at the University of Hamburg (Germany) and I’m currently looking for an internship starting in September this year.

I’m especially interested in opportunities in Sweden or Canada but im also open to other places. So far, I’ve applied to around 50 companies, but only five have responded and unfortunately all declined.

My main interest is in exploration geology, particularly fieldwork rather than purely lab-based work, but I’m open to other areas as well.

If anyone has advice, tips, or even contacts, I would really appreciate it!

Best regards

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Offered a role, cleared medical, booked flights... then ghosted. Is this normal?

More for the engineers, as that’s what I am - I’ve just finished up some travel around Europe (France, England, Scotland), and maybe I’m just depressed after getting home, but I’m trying to think of ways I can uproot my life/wife and spend some time overseas.

Has anyone had any success in doing this? I know there are hardly any (none?) operational mines in these areas, but I can see technical/consulting gigs on LinkedIn etc.

I do have working rights in the UK, and may be able to get them for greater Europe (Irish parent).

Just wondering if anyone has made this move, or looked into it more.

Also, I hear on the grapevine that mining engineers have made the move to finance/banking related roles in London etc. I can’t figure out how these skills translate, but anyone else heard of this?

Cheers all.

Hello everyone,

I am seeking advice regarding pursuing a Master’s degree in mining or mineral-related disciplines (Mining Engineering, Mineral Resources, Geology, Sustainable Mining) in Europe My academic background includes both a Diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering.

I would appreciate insights on:

• European countries and universities known for strong mining-related master’s programs
• Career prospects after graduation, particularly in. - Field-based roles (operations, mine planning, exploration) -Consulting roles (mining, sustainability/ESG, resource or environmental consulting) -The future outlook of the mining industry in Europe, especially for international graduates

Any advice or experiences from professionals or graduates would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice from people already working in mining.

I’m a freelancer from Belgium with a background in technical rigging, rope access, and heavy industrial work. I run my own company called Visual Mechanics, active since 2022. I hold IRATA, VCA Vol, and IS-001 / IS-005 / IS-006 certifications, and I’m used to working in high-risk, high-precision environments from large-scale event setups to industrial maintenance and inspections.

I’m very comfortable working in challenging conditions, managing safety systems, and solving technical problems on site. Lately, I’ve become really interested in the mining industry, and I’d love to transition my skills toward that field even if it’s not rope access related.

For those with experience: • How do freelancers usually get started in mining? • What kind of companies or roles should I be looking at? • Are there specific certifications or contacts that help open doors in this sector?

Any guidance, connections, or general advice would be hugely appreciated. Thanks for reading stay safe out there. Holbe

Hey everyone 👋

Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any FIFO jobs or similar ie swings and lots of hours in Europe? Thanks

anybody got any tips on how to improve the production while driving a cat 777? i feel like i drive as fast as i can down the hole and up but i still only get around 22 loads during a 20 hour shift? the boss dosent complain its just me that wanna feel like i actually work for the salaryXD

sorry for bad english im non native speaker

Hi! What is your opinion, what type of skill/qualification is very usefull in mining industry if you are for example searching for job oportunities? (some type of course, studies, qualifications) I am currently studying mining engineering in Poland and I am trying to think of what else should I do to become more atractive as a job seeker in future. I would be grateful for some answers advices.

Hi i want to work at an oil rig i am a plumber and can do manual labor i also have a forklift certificate

I want to know how do people get these jobs

I hear a lot of these jobs are in norway

Do they make good money or its just a rumor

Hello again, don’t know when I last posted but since then I have had a couple meetings with my careers lady in school (have no clue what the proper term is)

And I was talking to her about operating heavy machinery in FIFO, she doesn’t know much about fifo as she’s told me but she does do her research.

I am fully set on working with heavy equipment as it’s just something I find enjoyable, my current plan for the next couple years is finish my construction multitask course (2 year course) when I start college after this summer as it costs a lot of basic stuff on the job site then when I’m a fresh 18 I’d start looking at what my options are for heavy equipment. I currently have no idea on how to get started training for example operating a 360 excavator all I know is I need my CSCS (basic necessity) and I’d need to start saving as training costs ALOT other than that I don’t really have an idea on where to start (any suggestions or help would be appreciated)

My dads mate has said he’d be happy for me to work with him in the summer which would be great for my cv and just general on site experience so I’m looking forward to that and hopefully it goes well

Going back to my careers meeting I talked to her about operating heavy machinery when I’m older and she said something along the lines of “doing and apprenticeship in civil or mechanical engineering would be better as the demand for them is really big atm but I don’t have any interest in that at all so do you think taking my current construction multitask course then transitioning to training on heavy equipment when I’m older or should I listen to her and take the apprenticeship route as they get paid to learn while construction multitask is theory and practical (not on a job site)

I’m not stuck I just really need a little push in the right direction

Hello everyone, I have recently become interested in mining and I have a question... What is the actual life cycle of precious minerals such as cobalt, diamonds, gold, and copper?

How is it transported and sold?

Is it the same for artisanal producers who are not affiliated with large organizations or for large multinational companies that exploit production lands in Africa?

And is it possible to start a business in Africa and become rich given the competitiveness of the market?

I’m in Europe

Hi guys, I'm currently a geology student from the EU, willing to maximize my employability within the industry. I've been looking for a European Master's programme that could provide a strong foundation in mining/mineral economics, and although the European mining course sounds like a good bet, I'm still dubious about it.

On the one hand, it seems like a well-established programme, spread across 3 respectable mining jurisdictions (Finland, Germany, Austria) and backed by many prestigious industry partners, such as Rio Tinto and many others.

On the other hand, I've struggled to find any reliable information regarding it's actual relevance within the industry, as well as any data highlight graduates' employability and such, which is making me consider some more “standardized” alternatives (Luleå and Oulu jump to mind).

I would really like to hear your opinion about this, especially the experiences of those who have already pursued this programme.

Thank you in advance!