Hello, I wish to gain insight in this industry. I am 17 and currently reside in the UK. Firstly, when should I start applying to train as a drillers offsider? Next, if I apply to work from the UK and plan to relocate to Australia, will this deter companies from accepting me? (The main reason for this is because I want to ensure that I can train as a drillers offsider before fully committing). Finally, what certificates would I need to train as a drillers offsider? (e.g drivers license, medical check…)

Hey guys, I posted about this settlement recently, but since we got an update, this might be useful for you. It’s about merger issues they had a few years ago.

For newbies, back in 2017, Silver Run II announced the merger with Alta Mesa and Kingfisher. This merger would supposedly bring “greater profits” for the companies and their investors. 

But, in 2018 Silver Run II was accused of hiding info about the actual financial situation and assets of Alta Mesa and Kingfisher. 

So, when this news came out, AMR dropped and investors filed a suit against the company over this.

The good news is that, now, after all this time, Alpha Metallurgical has settled and is paying $6.3M to investors to resolve this whole situation. So, if you got hit by this back then, you can check the details and file to get payment here or through the settlement administrator.

Anyways, has anyone here been affected by this? How much were your losses if so?

Does anyone know whom in the US manufactures the resin bolt assemblies used to support the roofs in mines?

Anyone here work in dimensional mine? I’m trying to learn more about what processes other folks do and compare to my process. Curious about how others drill, do you horizontal or do verticals first? What kind of wire do folks run? We’ve been struggling to hole find from the top of our decks and I’d love to hear how other people get the job done

Hi,

I've been offered a place in this course, Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations. I was wondering the viability of using this course to get into the mining industry specifically in the remote operations centre as I live in Perth WA and I have no experience in the mining industry whatsoever.

Tafe asked me for proof of employment history in the mining industry but as I have no experience in the mining industry whatsoever. I instead used my background and experience in the IT industry, as a Lab Technician and Networking Engineer and they seemed satisfied with that.

If anyone also knows the pay for an entry level position that can be obtained using this course and the career growth options or any related knowledge at all, some feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

Who are the companies you would avoid working for, don't hold back, big and small , private or listed, places you would never go back to

Hey, just got a call back from a company I applied for and got to the next level of the police check at medical just wondering if there’s many stages after that to be considered for the job

I’m applying for a few jobs at Fortescue, 29 Metals, Mineral Resources Limited, Rio and Newmont. It would be great if anyone could share their experiences with any of these companies as I’ve only ever dealt with Glencore Lead (doing subbie work)

Bonus points if you’re an Electrician, Fitter or Instrumentation Tech.

Thanks legend 👍🏼

ELI5 please

ELI5 please

Kia Ora folks,

Just wanting to scout out what sort of opportunities there are for those with a more academic background in Geology (Bsc, honor and soon MSc)? Or if it would just be the same pathway as any fresher getting into the business?

Considering relocating to Oz either way.

Wanting to pay off those student loans and get some practical hands on experience. Just wanting to change the direction I’ve been going in.

Cheers

Hi! I asked before if there is a discord server about mining. I didn't get a sign that there is so I created one. If anyone is interested in talking and sharing some ideas or other things about mining, here is link: https://discord.gg/tkTNuPxQ6Q

By talking, I mean mostly on voice chat. Here on this reddit I found a lot of knowledge that I can read, but unfortunately I didn't find an option to be able to talk with other people, like using a voice chat.

Sorry if that is against rules of this group. If it's not allowed, please delete my post.

Can anyone point me to any videos that explain how you go from natural topography to a final pit. I am aware of drill and blast and truck and shovel processes but how do mines preserve the haul road and tidy up the pit walls so nicely?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AustralianWelding/s/E6SPOohHeF

Sorry if this is not an appropriate question for this subreddit. Looking to buy a lakehouse in Quebec about 3 miles from upcoming Graphite mine. Trying to get an idea if that's a dealbreaker. I understand that graphite dust can and likely will cover that distance easily. Will that pollute the lake, soil, plants? Cause health effects? Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on my dilemma!

My brother and I (29/26) are targeting entry-level US/Canada based FIFO/remote positions starting February 2025. Planning to work 1-1.5 years to maximize savings. We're physically capable, safety-focused, and available for any rotation schedule (prefer longer).

Currently applying to all positions we can find with companies like Hecla, Barrick, Kinross, etc., followed by direct phone/email contact. Focusing on haul truck or mill operator positions.

Are we approaching this right? Any advice on companies, application strategies, or opportunities we might be missing?

Both willing to relocate anywhere, particularly interested in Alaska/Nevada operations.

Hey, I'm a freshman mining engineering student and have boiled down my internship choices of next year down to two options but I'm struggling to chose between them.

One is with the Doe Run Company in their lead-zinc mines in Missouri. I think the company is interesting and I really like the area as well as underground metal mining is what I'd hope to get into when I graduate. However I am not from Missouri and its only $21.50 an hour with no housing stipend so I'd be on my own for housing.

The other is Arch Resources with a underground coal mine they have in West Virginia. They offer $30 an hour and provide paid for company housing only 15 minutes from the mine. But I'm not as interested in coal as I am with metals. The money does make a difference for me that's why its a tough choice.

What do you think?

Hi just looking for some information. My partner (25F) has a job offer from her company in Australia for water resource engineering position. We currently thinking about making the move for the experience of living another country even though she will probably take a pay cut because Australian engineers don't make as much as American. I (25M) currently have 2 years of experience in mining exploration as a contract project geologist and 6 months of experience in environmental working as a geotechnical/environmental geologist. I have some questions below.

Will I take a pay cut as a geologist currently making $65,000 USD? Will fifo job be the best option working as geologist? Will her position being in Queensland make getting a geologist job harder? Will I be able to use work holiday visa or will I need the unsponsored skill workers visa? How can I get a head start on applying for jobs before moving and obtaining a visa?

Hi I'm single P.I. NZ citizen (born and raised), still currently residing in NZ. I have a daughter still in high school, but my parents help look after her. I currently work in Civil Construction as a TrucK Driver and Hiab Driver. Have all my classes, driven Road Ranger over 5years, got my Hiab Crane Ticket. Wheel, Tracks and Rollers ticket, Dangerous Goods and Forklift ticket. I'm looking at coming over to mining industry, I'm hitting 42 in Dec. What are the chances for me to get in the mining industry? And how do I get in (ie. Visas and permits)?... Are there jobs that pay for your flights to NZ and back or is all that a myth? I really want to come over, can't thrive here in Auckland, NZ.

Anyone have the scoop on this "40 gold veins with 300 tons of gold" thing in the news? The media coverage is even more abysmal than usual for mining and exploration. Does this thing have a resource on it or are these figures back-of-the-envelope shite? What's the deposit even called?

Hey! Many months ago I made a comment that I was an alumni of the program on this subreddit. Since then, I’ve gotten 4-5 people reach out interested, so I wanted to drop an informational post for everyone (I don’t benefit monetarily from promoting this program I swear)

I also figured this post would be appropriate for this forum- a large part of the program consists of people who studied engineering, and they are often some of the most successful alumni.

Program length- 1.5 to 2 years (30 credit hours)

Program structure- You have the opportunity to take econometrics electives and economics electives in the mining and energy space. Some examples are Metals and Mining Markets, Economics of Energy and Mining, and Time Series Econometrics, with special focus on energy and other commodity data. There are some business classes too, with a personal favorite being Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods. We also have a new course dedicated to commodity trading. It’s worth mentioning- you are allowed to transfer up to 15 credit hours from other graduate programs, either at mines or already taken elsewhere.

Example workplaces of alumni: Morgan Stanley, World Bank, J.P. Morgan, Newmont Mining, Rio Tinto, Vale, Vitol, Chevron, Saudi Aramco, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Co., the CIA, Stantec, Caterpillar, BMO Capital Markets, Cannacord Genuity, ING, Resource Capital Finance, Xcel Energy, Point 72, Citi, S&P Global, Rystad Energy, Wood Mackenzie, BNP Paribas, Oxy, SSR, Google, Wolverine Fuels, starting their own firms, etc.

Alumni have also worked in public service. Top of my head, I’ve seen alumni working for the USGS, the US Department of Energy (including their labs Argonne, NREL, and Sandia), the U.S. Army, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. EPA, as well as many other foreign government roles.

Degrees achievable: Master of Science and PhD PhDs are fully funded, masters students are funded when available. Total time to complete the PhD is 4 years. There is also the opportunity to earn a dual masters in Energy Technology Economics and Management at IFP in Paris.

Students pursuing further education have ended up in programs such as the JD programs at Denver, Lewis and Clark and Texas- Austin, in PhD programs in economics at other universities, University of Arizona’s Mining Engineering masters, and at Yale’s MBA program.

There are opportunities to work part time as a grader or doing research with either the Payne Institute of Public Policy or the Critical Minerals Institute.

The school is located in Golden, CO. Golden is located near many hiking trails and beautiful mountain features. Skiing and hiking are easily within driving distance. The program also benefits from its proximity to Denver, which is a U.S. mining hub. Many energy companies- both oil and gas and renewables- also call the state home.

Please reach out if you have any comments!

Could someone kindly share an industry primer report on bauxite and alumina? Feel free to send it via DM and thanks so much in advance!

I've been accepted to work at Civeo. Will penalty wages be provided? Also, the hourly wage isn't specified – how much is the hourly rate?"

I'm an experienced civil engineer who feel alike they've missed their calling for working in mining. Got the geotech education but never got to use it since finishing uni.

I'm very interested in FIFO work and lifestyle. I work very hard but I also like to make the most of my time off. It seems to suit me well.

I'd be keen to get my foot in the door through other non-engineering related work as well, i.e., machine operator or labourer.

Any advice on the best way to start?