What are the highest annual snowfall amounts that people have heard of at open pits worldwide? I've worked at operations in Canada that receive 2 to 4 metres of annual snowpack, which is very manageable, with minor ramp shutdowns on the scale of 1 to 3 hours during blizzard events. I'm looking for benchmarks to learn about snow clearing solutions at ops that see a lot of snow, in order to inform planning at a new project which will receive 10 m+ annually

Anybody help me? I am mining enginner graduarte recently :(

Excuse me, does anyone have a book "Statistical Methods for Mineral Engineers"? I really need it. I would be very grateful to anyone who would send it. Thank You. You can send the book via email: irfansasmita442@gmail.com #statisticalmethodsformineralengineers

Announcing FIFO scheduler v1.3!!

https://fifoscheduler.tiiny.site/

Tonnes of new features have been added and I am very proud this schedule is fully online and ready to be used for helping FIFO workers organizing their R&R lifes more effectively.

For the event features, I do felt like personally there was a black hole existing in WA in general that not much event sites are actually posting attractive events. And I am hoping adding this major feature will add a bit excitement for all FIFO worker's break.

v1.3 log update

1. added events for different states, filters can be applied for displaying single state events
2. added functions to modifiy individual date status
3. added schedule period in months term
4. modified print schedule layout, more print out friendly

I’ve applied for a lot of HD fitter apprenticeship direct with the big 4 and gotten nothing back, i have 6 years experience working fifo positions so i dont know if there is a policy of them not taking on anyone over a certain age? There’s such a shortage in WA I genuinely thought I’d pick one up. Anyone have any thoughts?

G’day everyone, looking for some career advice and figured this would be the best place to ask.

Background: Australian Mechanical Fitter by trade with experience in manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, and power generation. Recent years spent in power generation working with rotating equipment & valves for reputable companies. Last year I had the opportunity to supervise mechanical shutdowns at a refinery with positive feedback and also filled in as an SMP construction supervisor for a few weeks as well.

Qualifications: ~ Cert III Fitting/Turning ~ Cert IV Fluid Power ~ Cert IV WHS ~ Diploma of Leadership & Management.

Also nearly finished a Diploma of Project Management and a quarter through an Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering.

Next Steps:

Starting a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler role at a large site in a few weeks. Taking the role for the experience – how long I stay depends on learning opportunities & culture.

Currently in my mid twenties but the goal is Superintendent/Maintenance Manager/Project Manager by 30.

So the question is how do I get the experience & opportunities I need as efficiently as possible. Without taking time off for uni. Though I am willing to take short-term pay cuts if it means learning everything I need to know.

Skill Gaps:

Public speaking—comfortable with small pre-starts, but addressing a full workforce would be overwhelming. Also some of the specifics and technical aspects such as rostering, raising POs, procurement & contract management, tendering & estimating, and any relevant software such as Primavera P6.

Potential Next Move:

If I leave planning/scheduling, I’m considering a Project Administrator role in a shutdown or construction project. No admin experience, but I figure my background might help me land a chance to learn.

Would love to hear from those who’ve seen the different pathways & positions—what’s the best way to level up fast?

Cheers!

Has your job been adversely impacted by dei hires?

Which are the Top-3 undeveloped #gold #copper projects in B.C. Canada?

Contenders are... Seabridge's KSM, Tudor Gold's Treaty Creek, Teck's Schaft Creek, Thesis Gold's Lawyers-Ranch, Skeena's Eskay, Teck/Newmont Galore Creek, Centerra's Kemess. Any others?

I’m in an open pit blasting for iron ore. Most of the people i know work in the underground mine not far away.

Most of the posts here are related to NA/AUS mining. If there’s someone curious about how it is here ask away!

Hi all,

This is a bit of a specific question. I am considering a job with Nevada Gold mines. I was curious if anyone here works for NGM, and lives in Utah on days off. I was curious what the tax implications would be. Do you pay tax in Utah, Nevada, or both?

Thanks in advance.

Hi just wondering if anyone has gone through Redfield Resources for an offsider position?

Hi all,

I've been applying for admin roles in the mines in Australia and not sure how to work out if the pay makes it worth it?

I've spoken to a company that pays 55 an hour for a 5:2 roster residential but it isn't 12 hour days so it doesn't equate to much, on par with what I get paid in Melbourne without having to move to Middle of nowhere or do FIFO.

What pay, hours and rosters have you seen?

Thanks in advance ☺️

Have a job offer as a millwright for evr elkveiw mine in sparwood British Columbia. Anyone work for EVR? Are they a decent company to work for? Treat their employees well? Seems to be a fairly secure job. Not terrible pay especially compared to what I'm used to. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

I'm currently an enrolled nurse with 4 years experience looking into qualifications to work as an eso/meso in the mining industry and can't find any clear answers whether having a diploma in nursing plus a cert 3 in mines & rescue is enough to possibly obtain a position, or whether I would have to complete a cert IV in healthcare ambulance?

Any insight would be helpful thank you !

Hi fells I 'am drone mapper, but I have some question from my client. How to show the road climb up for to my client. I just done my DEM,DTM, DSM on agisoft metashape. can you purpose any software can i use to draw road it self? thank you.

So I applied for a few jobs in various companies and positions and I've done the hirevue assessments what does this actually mean and is it a good thing I've got this far along in the process?

Hi all, Can you work in the mines if you have an Internal defib? Or any heart conditions? What are the limitations. Can't seem to find much information.

If anyone is willing to share I'm Interested to know what the base salary is for a mining superintendent in WA on an 8n6 roster. Also, What is your bonus scheme?

They’re

A bit niche, but what are people's experience with Rio Tinto PACE. The in-house consulting service?

It's been a few years since it was set up. Is it a success or failure, do they deliver good work ?

I’m fine with moving around and definitely won’t be staying in Canada for life. I have the option to go to BCIT for all sorts of engineering, but mining caught my eye with its 100% employment rate and decent pay. Is it worth it, especially if I can move to a different country? I just don’t want to end up unemployed, and this job seems pretty good.

Edit: also saw UofA is really good for Mining. Any insight would be appreciated for my situation

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.

Just how common is sex on mining sites in Australia

Weather straight or gay

Heyyy, Anyone here worked at Mt milligan recently? I'm being offered camp 7x7, but I'm curious about the travel up there from prince george.. how does it work.. you have to be there the afternoon before the day shift starts? And what happens on Night shift swing? Is there a timetable for getting to and from prince george? I just want to suss out. As I'll be flying/driving from calgary.

Any help, advice, comments welcome and appreciated. Thanks guys.

Just trying to figure it all out before accepting an offer. My role will be in the plant, employed directly by the company.

Cheers