Hi I got interviewed for a drillers offsider roll last week and was put through a medical the next day. I’ve tried reaching the company since and haven’t heard anything back. I know that I passed the medical is the doctor said all my results were perfect. Just wondering how the hiring process works if anyone knows?

Disclaimer I don’t work in the mining industry and don’t know a lot about it. I met a guy out hunting and went on a few hunts with him where I found out he’s a driller. He told me he was making $200k/year or more as a driller and said he could get me a job as an offsider with one phone call. This was about a month ago now, I had to get my pee clean from marijuana so I could pass a wizz quiz. He says he job hops a lot but it’s a niche industry and he has lots of connections at most of the US companies. His suggestion was to start with swick because even though pay is lower, they’re the fastest to promote folks to drillers. Apparently the turnover is super high and if you can stick with it they’ll get you on a drill in 18-24 months. Starting pay is supposedly $80k-$100k/ year working 28 days on 14 off. He told me there’s paid travel, $150/day perdeum and the rest is from the shitloads of overtime. The training is in Nevada and he said i would likely fly out to Alaska for my first job right after training. My question is, is there anybody else on here that might work for the US branch of swick or have taken a similar path to what he has described? Are the numbers he’s giving me accurate? I can seem to find much online which would make sense for something that’s “niche.” I know the work is rough and the hours are hard especially being away from home, but am I missing anything here?

At our mine the pumps on our pickup trucks keep shitting out (fillrite15 & 20gpm)

Does anyone know of any better pumps we can purchase ? We are a small operation so there’s no big fuel/lube truck till summer

Considering piusi ex140 or ex100

I've just finished an apprenticeship, I'm qualified as a mining diesel fitter but my company only had me working on heavy commercial, cranes and fixed plant, will it be hard to find a job in the mines with little experience on dozers, excavators etc.?

Booked and been approved 3months before my AL but they don't want to fly me home the day before my AL. Whoever does the roster have forgotten to book me for only one week so now there are no seats on the 9th january flight

Ex: my AL is on 10th of January which is the start of my 2nd week on 2n1 roster. I asked if they can fly me home on the 9th January but they told me I have to work on the 9th and fly home on the 10th. My last day and fly home day should be 9th not the 10th. If these makes sense what option can I take as my overseas flight is on the 10th of January. And cost me over 1500 so I cannot miss my flight.

Edit: my AL was approved 3 months ago but they still booked me on to work even though I am supposed to be home for 2nd week of swing

Hi fellow long term mining fraternity. I don't want to come across as a sook or weak. This is hard for me to type. I'm on my own 60 years old and been fly in fly out around Australia for 25 years. I've seen it all. The violence, the purple circle, the harrassment, the special treatment, crappy food, bed bugs and dangerous conditions. I've also seen the most incredible sunsets, beautiful mountain ranges, indigenous art and killer electrical storms. I've worked with kind, caring and passionate workmates who have eachothers' back and can laugh and cry together through divorces, death and redundencies. So here's my issue. It's 9.50 a.m. I'm on my last day of rnr, I'm on my 2nd coffee,I do not drink, smoke or take drugs, but my hands are shaking, I can't leave the couch. I haven't slept since I flew In. I can't get dressed, can't pack my cabin bag, can't move. The thought of going back to that mine is overwhelming me. I just can't drive to the airport today, park in the usual spot, board the Dash 8 and go through swing. I'm fried, my brain is fried. I've never felt this way. My head hurts and I collapse in tears. Am I a sook ? Am I a whimp ? I feel if I Fly Out today, I'll break down. I feel like a failure, like I'd be letting my crew down, is it just me who feels like this ? I feel alone, please help

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.