I have been out of mine geology for a few years as I've been working at a environmental consulting company. I will admit I've not done my geology career any good by being out this length of time.

All job advertisements are now asking for resource modelling or production modelling skills where I mainly focused on pit work and core logging. The company I did get offered a job with had an even less experienced geologist than me as their main geo who doesn't have a clue about production/block modelling.

Anyone got any procedures/courses they could dm or recommend so I could pick up the basics again. I'm pretty fluent with Vulcan and have used Surpac and Leapfrog before.

Any resource geologist you'd recommend I reach out to that you know teaches these skills as it's something I desperately want to learn.

I've reached out to maptek but their course prices are extortionate.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

I'm graduating school this year and am wanting to get a job at a mine. Is it possible to get an apprenticeship or operator job without previous mining experience? If so where is the best place to look. I'm not having much luck on Seek or Indeed.

Thanks in advance.

I’ve worked at my current job since December and do love it - I am a labour hire contractor and have been at the same mine site in the same position the entire time. however site management have been very difficult lately. I am a contractor but report directly to a site superintendent. My super is lovely and really easy to work with, however my supers manger is a very difficult, micromanaging man. My current position takes about 3-6 months to learn as it is slightly specific. ( kinda similar positions at other mines). I have been offered a perm position at another mine close but with a significant pay rise. My super is currently on leave until Monday but have to give my notice asap as my new position starts on the 25th. My current fly home day would be 23rd (and normally would not be required to fly back to site until 30th). I am aware that I do not resign with the site and that I resign with my employer. Should I let me super know my plans. Am I the Ah if I message my super that im resigning whilst she is on leave? And is it rude to do it after hours (wanting to let her know asap)

Title is pretty self-explanatory... which blogs, commentators, YouTube channels or journals relating to mining, metallurgy, commodities etc. do you find most interesting/informative?

Hey all,

I'm looking at prototyping some reporting software. For those unfamiliar, AdventureWorks is a sample database provided by Microsoft that's used for demonstrating database and reporting software capabilities.

Does anyone know of any open/free datasets that contain mining related production metrics and asset utilisation type data?

Hey, looking to get into FIFO (doing the basic entry things already, tickets and what not), but just reaching out to see if there’s anywhere I should be wary of? 31F, would like to stay away “yucky” companies/places, however there’s nothing online (obviously, companies don’t want everyone to know their crappy lol)

Bit of a light hearted post I guess with a hint of a safety aspect.

What’s the best and worst mines to do FIFO in? Australia wide. I’ve heard sino is shit..

Thanks in advance

Edit - from a comment - This post is more just for a heads up, I’ll take whatever I get offered at any place (I’m just starting). Just want to know what sites to keep my head down all the way at.

Just wanted to share a recent experience.

Not going to go into details but I was cussed out by a cocky young kid for "cutting in the line" during dinner.

I was just grabbing a tray to go to a different line as this was the one line with trays available.

It's been reported, not expecting any resolutions at this point.

Just a reminder for newbies, this is a very small world everyone knows each other.

Word travels fast, if you decide to be an asshole that'll be to your detriment.

There are plenty of people who have been blackballed and out of a job.

Hi Degenerates,

After 10 years of trying to get in, I’m about to get a start with a prominent contractor in central QLD to work on Haul Trucks and Infrastructure in an open cut coal mine doing about a dozen Million tons a year.

I’m coming from diesel generators so I feel (maybe unwarranted) I’m all across the technical bit but I’m also NTI for mining so I just wanted to know what the day to day looks like so I can come to site ready to go and not be looking like a deer in the headlights.

Currently I bring all my own hand and power tools (electrical and mechanical) to every site and I’m pretty well versed in LOTO and Permits. Is that necessary for this gig?

If there’s any HV sparkies that want to impart some knowledge please drop a comment below and I’ll DM you. If not, kindly keep scrolling 👋🏻

Hello, i am 22 years old guy from Serbia and I have 3 years of work experience in copper froth flotation center, but I have no problem doing any other job in the mining industry.

I am interested in which websites are the best for finding jobs in the mining industry. I know that I need the sponsorship of a company to be able to get a work visa and job in Austarlia. I know about the "SEEK" website, but I'm wondering if there is a better one?

My friend knows a man, also from Serbia, and he told him that companies in Australia help in obtaining a work visa.

Is there anyone who works in the mines, who can recommend a company that has no problem hiring a foreigner?

Someone applies for a graduate role and passes through the hurdles, then he gets told they need someone with experience, it's hilarious honestly. For a graduate role? And you allowed the person to go through the process! So unprofessional! It is not for experience that's why it is called a graduate role!!!!!!!

Edit: There was a civil Engineering, and and abt 18moths experience for this chap! So the issue here is not that he didn't have experience. they edged him out for reasons best known and covered it up. It's no point in engaging someone when you know you wouldn't oblige with the right process after reaching out and wasting resources.

Getting inducted for tritton soon and want a heads up on what sort of plant equipment they have so I can educate myself before heading out there any info would be great

Currently have an on site role that could maybe move/translate into an adjacent role in HQ. but I like doing a lot of work on site, then having down days. I wouldn't mind doing 8/6,7/7 or even 12/9 in office vs Mon- fri + 10 hour + days.

Anyone been able to negotiate such a thing?

https://theconversation.com/slow-mining-could-be-a-solution-to-overconsumption-in-an-increasingly-fast-paced-world-227136

Let’s see them slow mine iron or the real metals that drive the world lol.

Currently working as a materials engineer for an earthen dam project (South America English Speaking Country). Plan to head to Canada to further studies but having a hard time deciding given that my degree has a funny title: Bachelor's Of Engineering (Applied & Exploration Geology), did a few geotechnical and mining electives.

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Appreciate any advice regarding universities, whether I would have to take perquisite courses, whether it makes sense to do the M.Eng and hope a Co-op placement becomes a permanent job.

Would love some feedback on this company and their entry level road train programme? Has anyone done it or ever worked for MLG Oz? Are they a good company to work for? What the road train programme like? Any feedback would be great?

Hi everyone does anyone know how to clip .dtm file in surpac in order to see it at specific elavation range? For example we have a .dtm file that has elavation of 100 units but we wont to look at elevation only in range of 25 and 50.

I had the first series, battery poo. Drove me insane. Scratched too easily. Tried other brands. The charging every day almost sent me to the nuthouse!

Wondering if the new ones are actually good now. Does anyone run em at work? Like the feral savage roles that give anything in/on/around your body a run for its money.. (bonus points for any ungergrounders who have feedback!).

And is the ultra supposed to the be tough glass more resistant to scratches bla bla bla

I want to do my project based on Equipement Matching in a Plant I went to, they had a long waiting line at the crusher section, whatare some of the objectives that I can use to make my project a success? Thank you in advance.

Hi all,

Would it be possible for a graduate Mining Engineer to perform FIFO work while based out of Sydney, either within or outside NSW? It seems like most mining opportunities in NSW are either residential or DIDO.

If so, would the sacrificed time through commuting be worth it?

Thanks,
Clamspread

Has anyone ever dealt with relocation repayments through Rio Tinto, with leaving before the 12 month mark?

Pretty new to the mines in general but as a way in I got a job cleaning draglines, shovels and all the other big stuff but it pays awfully and won’t support my family for much longer. I’ve got a job interview tomorrow for a T/A position at the same mine that I’m currently working at and I’m seeking tips to help get myself over the line in the interview. If you were hiring an inexperienced T/A what would you want to hear come out of their mouth in the interview to give them a shot?

Hello, can anyone tell me if BHP pay fortnightly in WA? Thanks 🙏

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Hi I’m

So I'm 41 I'm tired of the city grind, I've been thinking of mining for a while now. I'm single no kids, partner or anything. I'm also female not sure if it matter in today's world tbh.

I regret not doing an electrician apprenticeship many years ago. Although girls weren't encouraged to when I was at school. But I'm not too fussed about which area, I can get a start in atm.

Anyway are mine companies taking newbies with no skills atm? What steps do I need to take to get started, I know I'll need a medical etc . And it might be easier to get in with companies like workpac please suggest others..

Are there any courses that I can do online or here in Brisbane in a day or two that will actually help.

Background I've jumped many jobs in life mostly recently Disability support worker Coles online driver Worked in a tourism boat 4 nights at sea as a deckhand tour guide and domestic assistance. Supervisor at coles and Woolworths. Function and wedding catering staff