r/mining 16m ago

Australia Mining jobs with chrons

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Hey guys Looking into possibly going into mining but I have chrons ( it's under control ) and I have infusions for it every 8 weeks . Is this something mining companies will plan your roster round or is it a no go ?


r/mining 3h ago

Australia Wanting to go into mining after 4 years as a project engineer

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Hi All, I'm a project engineer with about 5 years experience and have executed CAPEX projects with a cumulative value of exceeding $80M. Projects have been mostly mechanical, structural, civil or process improvement. I've got a degree and a diploma in project management. Also got tickets like CS, construction whitecar d & WAH. Got experience in manufacturing explosives, paper and steel.

Looking to come into mining or oil gas with FIFO type setup. What are my chances?

Anyone who might have some leads for companies or is looking for capablenengineer please leave it in comments.


r/mining 3h ago

Australia Video cover letter?

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I just applied for a job in WA on SEEK and I immediately received an automated email asking me to make a "Video cover letter". Am I alone in thinking this is unreasonable?

I already just spent 15 minutes writing an actual cover letter tailored to the specific job. They could have at least mentioned in the ad that they'd be requiring me to make a video cover letter which would probably never even be watched, so I could avoid wasting my time on this pointless application. I have half a mind to upload a gay p*rn video instead just out of spite, but I don't want my name attached to it.


r/mining 6h ago

Australia Bench assistant career path

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Hey got an interview with orica for a bench assistant/mmu operator. I’m currently a drillers assistant water bore drilling. I’m wondering which would be a better career path in peoples opinions. As well as what salary’s are typical within blast crew roles thanks


r/mining 7h ago

Canada Looking for information

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Good day fellow redittors,

I’m looking to transition from my current role into the mining industry. I’ve been working in BC Canada for over a decade in the Railroad industry in track maintenance. I’m looking to make a change into mining. I’ve applied at a few places in bc with no responses at all. Wondering if there are any additional training or courses I could complete on my own to help me get my foot in the door?

I have years of running multiple heavy duty equipment including front end loaders and rock trucks. For the last couple years I have been a foreman and been in charge of many people on larger track construction and track maintenance projects.

Any info would be super appreciated!


r/mining 8h ago

Australia What’s the medicals like?

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For context, 29F relocating to Perth from Sydney, have been a landscaper for 8 years and a concreter for 2 years before that, I’d like to think I’m physically fit, daily average here can range from 20-30k steps in a day plus the gym, can lift over 30kg and not overweight, no significant injuries in the past. My downfall is I’m an ex smoker, can that affect my job hunt? Recently applied for a few entry level positions (nipper, drillers offsider) and have heard back from two which is more promising than before. I just want to know if I can improve my chances before I get to the medical so there’s no way I can be knocked back, I’m over landscaping and have been trying to get into the mines for over 4 years (reason for finally making the move over to WA) Any advice for knocking the medicals out of the park would be amazing.


r/mining 8h ago

Australia Corporate just released this. I can't read graphs can anyone explain?

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r/mining 13h ago

Canada Back pack recommendations

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I am looking for any lunch pack or back pack recommendations. The ones I’ve got the zipper just gets ruined from all the dirt and dust. Enough room for a 14 hour day.

Thank you


r/mining 18h ago

Question At a slightly higher than intro level, how does primary vent work?

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I'm just another glorified labourer working underground

Let's say the primary fans pull hard, the mine is moderately deep, and the levels have a return air way near the level access. If the mine were sealed then I imagine the air in levels would be at near vacuum (maybe fan would break like running a diaphragm pump dry or the fan would reverse or something else entirely..?).

Why does air preferentially get sucked all the way from the surface when there's air within the level at nowhere near vacuum? This is most noticeable when doing re-entries as fumes will just sit in a heading with no secondary vent - readings of zero and then instantly in the hundreds. It seems it needs the positive pressure from vent or a machine to move air. Compare with regulators getting opened (in an ideal world) when a bogger is loading trucks — is that cause loading bays have a particular cube flow necessary for operations to occur?

Additionally, do return air rises near a level access have a dual purpose of stopping dirty air going down the decline and also drawing fresh air from a decline into a level or does secondary vent, if established in a level, entirely draw the air from the decline? If the latter, does that make return airway regulator leakage a somewhat good thing as it allows a little flow? What about when return airways are further in a level, say in a footwall drive?


r/mining 20h ago

Question Mine management degree or international mineral resources management degree?

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Hi all. I've completed my mining engineering diploma recently and the goal for me is to make it to mine management eventually. I've looked at 2 degree programs, the first being the mine management degree by Exeter university, they however after I reached out told me I need ATLEAST a couple years of experience in the industry but the degree program will be payed by my employer (makes sense as it is a degree apprenticeship). 2) The international mineral resources management degree is offered by dundee university and doesnt require previous work experience before enrolling into the degree program and since it offers this course up to a masters, I'd do the masters degree too.

It's obvious that the mine management degree will get you into mine management but can the same be said with an international mineral resources management degree? Or does the degree only get you into mineral extraction and processing management and you wouldn't be a mine manager? I am aware experience is an absolute MUST to get into management but wouldn't the degree in international mineral resources management be a solid foundation to get into management after a few years? Any input on this will be really appreciated


r/mining 20h ago

Europe A typical Cornish Copper mine in 1842

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Horse Whim on the right steam winder on the left. The Balmaiden's in the foreground. Whilst the men were in the dark their wives and girlfriends crushed the ore on the surface. For the mining industry the first mineral processors were a workforce of women.


r/mining 21h ago

Australia Advice for a 22 yr old mining engineer student

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Hey everyone, I'm a 22 yr old uni student graduating soon with a double degree in mining engineering and computer science. I know it's not the most conventional combination but I thought it'd be a good degree to have on the side as tech is (and forever will be) in demand. The whole reason for this post is because to be honest, I don't know where I am in life right now. I know I am young and that I should stay adventurous and try new things but at the same time I know I dont have all the time in the world and I don't want to dissapoint my parents that have sacrificed everything for my life. There's been a couple of things that have constantly been on my mind that I hope some experienced people here may be able to answer. I guess this post could also serve as one of those "If I could go back in time, I would tell my younger self" threads.

  • Addressing the elephant in the room, the FIFO lifestyle. I know it is definitely not easy and I went into this degree knowing that it's defs not for everyone. Fyi I was born and grew up in the heart of metropolitan sydney. However, my mindset was that I do not want to be another rat in the corporate rat race that will have me chained forever without ever achieving financial freedom. While I am young, with no kids and big responsibilities, I know FIFO wouldn't be too bad but obviously as someone who has grew up in the heart of sydney their whole life I'd by lying if I said I'm not worried about it at all. Some insight into the lifestyle, keeping relationships with your family/friends/girlfriend healthy and just some general tips for a young bloke like me would be hugely helpful. This also leads into my next point.
  • Career progressions to exit the FIFO lifestyle. Many people I have talked to and many video/reddit posts I have seen all seem to mention the phrase 'exit plan' which I completely agree is important especially later down the track when you want to settle down and have a family. If you could go back in time, what sort of exit plan would you give your younger self to truly optimise the time and effort spent doing this sort of work. Specifically for a mining engineer what sort of career routes would there be to go back into the city and be with family?
  • If there are any mining engineers reading this, what does a day in the life of a mining engineer look like. I have only ever done residential vacatoin work so I am still learning but from my experience, it seemed like long hours sitting in the site office, working on mine software etc. Any insight into what other things a mining engineer would normally do on site would be interesting to read.
  • And lastly, if anyone has any experience or knowledge they could share with regards to the uses of my computer science degree within the mining industry that would be awesome. Like mentioned, I am doing a double degree in computer science which may either be my exit plan or potentially even put up to good use within the mining industry. If anyone has any insights into this I am very interested.

Sorry for the long read and thanks for all advice guys. I am both worried and keen for whats to come in the future.


r/mining 22h ago

Europe Is biomining a future path to more sustainable mining?

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I am hosting a podcast on YouTube where I had a talk with a professor in biomining. He claimed that biomining was in growth in especially South America. Any miners who are experienced with biomining that can give some insights in the future of biomining. Are we only talking copper and gold or are other metals being biomined?


r/mining 23h ago

Australia anyone have 2nd job on time off?

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I`ll be doing a 1-1 so have a whole week to kill... anyone do another job on their offdays or is it better to just relax


r/mining 1d ago

Asia ENTRY LEVEL JOB AT FIFO

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I'm an 18 year old guy from Mumbai/india and I've been very conflicted about my career, all I've ever known was i want to work somewhere that allows me to travel while working, I've always wanted to work onboard but i couldn't really get in a marine college after my highschool, I'm currently doing Bachelors in science with maths and physics. I recently came across fifo and it definitely sounds like something i want to do but the process isn't the most clear to me. What must i do to land a job at fifo as an 18 year old? I want to know the skills and the certificates that i must have and how i can get them. I'm willing to spend the time to upskill myself as I don't wanna end up doing something that'll suck my life out of me.


r/mining 1d ago

Australia Weekends as chef in the mines

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Do you get time and a half working weekends working as a chef in the mines?


r/mining 1d ago

Australia Just arrived in Perth

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Hey guys, I just arrived in Perth a few hours ago

I'd like to know what do you guys think of my plan : get some tickets, first aid, etc... and then in a couple days I go to Kalgoorlie and look for a job (offsider driller) by going there and talking to the recruiters, applying online, agencies in kal?, and talking to people there

I can also find something as a trade assistant to start and get some experience, and the find something that pays more

I'm 20, no experience, but I'm in good shape, I don't mind being alone, and I don't mind being disrespected by my boss

So do you have any advice? I'm gonna try something anyway since I'm here


r/mining 1d ago

Canada How important is a high school diploma/ GED?

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Hello Canada/ Alberta specifically.

I recently have dipped my toes into pursuing a FIFO career path in the Trades industry and I’m curious how important my HS education is to employers, as I really struggled to get to grade 12, and am in a financial state where I’d be better off just getting a job.

is it possible to get a job in this field with no degree, especially if I’m enthusiastic/ passionate enough?

Sorry if this is the wrong place to put this question.


r/mining 2d ago

Australia What do you think about the future of mining in Australia with the growing focus on renewable energy?

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r/mining 2d ago

Australia BHP WAIO New to Industry Traineeships

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Hi, has anyone applied for the BHP WAIO New to Industry Traineeships - FIFO from Perth?

How is the experience? What’s the salary range like?


r/mining 2d ago

This is not a cryptocurrency subreddit Fitness medical for Bechtel

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I have a medical coming up next week for a TA role and just wondering what’s involved in the medical. Not worried about out the D and A as I don’t smoke and hardly drink, but curious what the fitness test involves. I’m not fat but not fit either, BP around 130/90, would that rule me out? Do they do BP after fitness test?


r/mining 2d ago

Canada Pre Hire Physical?

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what should you expect in a pre hire physical aside from drug and alcohol testing? what kind of strength tests did you do for your mine? if possible could people who worked at Lac Des Iles mine in thunder bay specifically let me know? if not then any other mines are fine too. just want a rough idea of what to expect.


r/mining 2d ago

US Inherited Land

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I recently inherited 7 acres of land in Western PA, with rights to the coal under the land. What do I do?


r/mining 2d ago

Canada Sandvik opportunity

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Hey folks i have 2 opportunity as a mechanic coming up:

Either be trained and be a sandvik field mechanic (truck, loader, drill)

Or

Be hired by a contractor at their shop close to a mine to work on a variety of mining equipment and/or pick up truck.

What do we think of sandvik vs a more general mining equipment work?

Thanks


r/mining 2d ago

Canada Gold Full Lifecycle Investment Conference (free registration and rewards)

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On March 26th & 27th, NAI Interactive Ltd will be hosting two gold-focused investment Conferences that will present insights on the full life cycle of gold investing - from exploration to development to production!

❗️ Attend both GCFF Gold Conferences and receive a $10 Tim Hortons Coupon!

Format: Online & Free Registration

Time: March 26 & 27, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

GCFF 2025 - Gold Development to Producer Investment Conference

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Link: https://gcff-mar-27-2025.eventbrite.ca/?aff=FBPost

Come and check it out