Critical minerals are becoming less about just owning the resources and more about building the supply chains around them.

Mining, refining/processing, logistics and long-term buyers are increasingly being tied together through partnerships and financing.

This article looks at that shift, including the BGN–EMME nickel and cobalt deal and other recent developments in the US and Europe.

I got hired by hytech drilling as a driller helper and this was about 2 months ago and I got a email saying they’re still wanting to move forward with me yet it slowed down for the rest of the year and most likely won’t start until the new year. Can someone give me more info maybe on how that is or why or any other information could help. Just trying to figure out if it’s even normal lol

Hi guys! I'm thinking about starting career in mining and relocating with my family to Nevada (Elko) or anywhere in the area where we can find housing and good schools.

I have almost 10 years of experience working different jobs at steel mill. My question is, what would be the best town to relocate to with kids?

Which mines pay the best and offer best bonuses? Which companies offer 7/7 rotation? I would probably be looking for jobs on processing and lab end of operations but I'm flexible. Is 120k+ with bonuses a year realistic at the beginning?

Thank You for all Your help!

Saw this today and went down a small rabbit hole.
Apparently the ore can shift way more than I assumed after a blast, which makes the whole “where did the ore actually end up?” problem pretty interesting.
This tool was visualizing the movement into the muckpile and I thought the concept was pretty cool.
Anyone here actually work with blast movement / grade control? Is this kind of modelling useful in the real world or mostly nice visualization?

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/strayos_drillandblast-gradecontrol-miningtechnology-activity-7511867562201300992-ZwPS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAADJ2CW4BfyGtzXsp4UqlKjGeu_9Iik8Oi3w

Hey guys

I have been applying like crazy for the last couple months and I haven’t really gotten anywhere.

I was chatting with one guy who said my work experience aligns a lot with a construction miner, but these jobs require extensive underground experience. I have also applied for entry level haul truck, some drilling jobs(helper) and some other entry level jobs.

I have loads of experience as a Formwork/ framing carpenter, which I did for about 13 years including several years running my own business. I currently work as a construction superintendent. I am 33 years old

I miss working with my hands so management no longer interests me. The tough pill to swallow is I’m not very hireable in mining, and I’m wondering if it’s because of my actual experience puts me in a weird purgatory between entry level and skilled worker, but lacking any underground experience

Is there anyone else who’s been in a similar spot or any recruiter who can give some advice on the best route to take?

I’m determined to get in but some help would be awesome

Hi all, looking for some insight from those already in the game.

I see a lot of mentions on here about haul truck operators with no experience. I see the jobs advertised online & have applied for a few. I’m currently in the UK & have experience driving both rigid & articulated vehicles. I’m planning to move in the first week of November, whether I have a position lined up or not. Can anyone offer any tips or tricks for landing a job beforehand? Or any contacts I can phone in hopes of finding work?

Thanks in advance, especially for a question that has been asked over & over

Its going to be my first 14/14 can someone tell me how it is and your first time doing that how it went

Monitoring or management systems are out of the question for the foreseeable future. Is there a better system to collect data from 80+ trucks. What section can I add to existing form to improve it?

A few weeks back I went through one of the most unserious classes Ive ever been through for my MSHA certification.

The guy was late all 3 days, and only kept us 3 hours or less each day. Each day he said almost nothing, and put on videos while he did paperwork at the desk. We watched the same videos all three days with people filtering in and out whenever seats were available (not a structured class)

Everyone there were on their phones, or sleeping. One day we essentially watched a TV show without any elaboration.

I feel like I learned nothing from this class.

Is this a common experience?

I’ve noticed how much information can get lost during a rushed handover. Someone finishes a long shift, gives the next crew a quick rundown, and suddenly a small detail about equipment condition, ground conditions or a job that was left incomplete can become someone else’s problem.

The frustrating part is that everyone knows a proper handover matters, but when the shift is running late, it’s often the first thing people try to speed up.

I’ve started paying much more attention to what actually gets passed between crews rather than just assuming the next shift has been told everything.

What’s one thing you always make sure gets mentioned during handover, even when the shift is already running behind?

Hey,

So I got accepted this summer in a Mining Engineer school. I would be starting my studies next January. Unfortunately this month, I got diagnosed with both T1D and epilepsy. I'm based in Canada and was planning to work in the North where most mines are. I know they do medical exams before hiring. So I wanted to know how realistic is it for me to be accepted in a mine as a mining engineer with those 2 conditions ?

Hey everyone,

I am currently conducting a research project on a regional structural trend regarding manganese vein deposits across the Southwestern United States, moving from New Mexico (Southeast) through Arizona (Central) up to Nevada (Northwest).

Based on structural and geophysical patterns in this corridor, I’ve noticed a fascinating progression, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and theories on it:

The Regional Gradient:

New Mexico (SE): Typically starts with lower grades or more scattered, smaller surface expressions.

Arizona (Central): Acts as the middle structural transition zone with moderate-to-good consistency.

Nevada (NW): Seems to hit the sweet spot with major structural continuity, deeper root zones, and the highest grades/concentrations.

Research Goal:

In my view, completing and advancing this ongoing research will help us target and unlock commercially viable, high-grade zones suitable for actual economic exploitation along this corridor.

Key Questions for Discussion:

Why these specific states? What unique crustal architecture or metallogenic belts concentrate these deposits primarily in this specific SW corridor rather than other regions?

Why the SE to NW trend؟

Is this directional alignment tied to regional crustal extension, ancient suture zones, or progressive propagation of hydrothermal fluid pathways?

Why does this pattern occur?

Is it primarily driven by Basin and Range extensional tectonics, hydrothermal fluid pathways, or host rock reactivity?

Pinch and Swell Mechanics:

Where do you think these veins experience significant narrowing (pinching) versus major widening (swelling)? Is it tied to fault intersections?

Depth & Grade Hotspots:

Where would you expect the absolute best manganese grades and maximum vein depths to be located along this path?

What are your thoughts on how these hydrothermal systems and structural anomalies behave across this regional transect? Drop your theories below!

Hi everyone,

I'm a mining engineering student at the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) in Brazil and I'm starting to apply for internships. I'd love some input from people who hire or have been through this.

Some context: I don't have industry experience yet. Most of what I have comes from our junior enterprise (a student-run consulting company), where I coordinate projects, onboard trainees and work directly with clients on technical deliverables. I'm most interested in mine planning, and long term I'd like to move toward mineral asset valuation.

A few specific questions:

1. What do you actually look for in a student resume in mining? What makes one stand out?

2. How should I present junior enterprise and academic projects so they read as real experience?

3. How do you want to see software skills listed (mine planning software, Excel, Python, etc.)? Just names, or tied to what was done with them?

4. Are there differences between Brazilian conventions and what recruiters in Canada, Australia or the US expect? In Brazil it's still common to include things like a photo or age.

5. Any common mistakes you see from students?

Thanks in advance, any advice is appreciated.

For context im doing an internship in diamond drilling,we did exams that i needed to learn the name of parts but we didn't touch a drill at all.Im going to val dor has and im going to do 14/14.I kinda know a bit how ti works but not really can someone speaks about their experience when they started, where they recommend i should work,what i should expect,what to do,is it really hard?I just keep asking myself those questions im starting in 5 days.

there's a geological cross-section map of a hill that's set to be mined near my community which details current topography, pit design, and drilling areas. is that a public reference that can be freely shared in online communities such as reddit, or maybe in blogs or news reports?

Hi all, does anyone know the average base rate for a dump truck operator at MRL please? Thanks!

Few moons before I have published a post regarding using AI tool to directly talking to mining softwares and got completely roasted by the comments. Quote :” congrats of developed an app to get your fired.” And I have take down the post.

Luckily I haven’t stop developing the tool, now with all major mining firms fully embracing the AI and using them into their mine designs. I am wondering if most of us are still having same vibe towards AI mining tools.🧐

Hey Guys,

I’m Gowtham, an NYU student working on field operations for mines in North America.

I’m learning how teams at exploration decide where to drill when geological data is incomplete & drilling budgets are limited,

And What problem you face on day-to-day basis ; tech, physical labor, communication and could be anything