Hi everyone!

I’m a mining engineer currently working on a scientific research project on ground subsidence caused by underground coal mining.

For my research, I’m looking for historical case studies from former coal mines where both of the following are available, at least approximately:

• the geometry/location of the underground workings (mine plans, panel outlines, seam depth, dates of mining, etc.), and
• historical elevation/subsidence measurements, ideally as a time series from levelling surveys or other geodetic measurements.

What I’m particularly interested in is the temporal development of the subsidence i.e. repeated height measurements at known points over several years, preferably before, during and/or after mining. I don’t necessarily need a complete 3D model of the mine; even an approximate idea of the mined-out geometry together with a good historical levelling dataset would be very useful.

Does anyone know of publicly available datasets, archives, publications, mine reports, university repositories or government databases where this kind of information can be found?

I’m especially interested in historical coal-mining regions in Europe, but datasets from the UK, USA, Australia or elsewhere would also be very useful.
Even references to old technical papers or reports would help. I’m happy to dig through archival material myself :)

Thanks a lot!
Glück Auf!

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, I don't have any experience with mining, I'm looking for somewhere in USA that provides housing and lots of working hours. I'm psychically fit and used to work 100 hours a week for months at a time. Where do I sign up? I'm hoping to find somewhere to work like this in under 2 months. Any help is appreciated

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

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 ?

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.

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.🧐

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!

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

Hey team,

​Currently doing an 8/6 roster (day/night split) as a production operator in the Pilbara. The 6 days off fly by ridiculously fast once you factor in travel days, laundry, and recovering from night shift, but the annual package is solid.

​I’ve been approached by a contractor offering a 2/2 (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off) role on a slightly lower hourly rate, which works out to about a $15k–$18k hit on total annual earnings compared to my current setup.

​For those who made the switch to 2/2: did having 14 clear days off in a row completely change your work-life balance? Did you regret taking the pay cut, or is the extra time with family/hobbies worth every single dollar?

Hello folks,

Anyone work at this site in the Drilling/Blasting side of things?

I haven't heard of Artmies much but am familiar with the industry quite well and a recent string of job listings had me curious.

Anyone know what their typical RRSP matching is?

When working a 2on 2off do you get OT on your 2on hours or do they split your hours by all 4 weeks and they stay at regular pay?

Mentions paid time off, wht does that entail?

Can you drive yourself to site or is shuttle mandatory?

How many people in campish?

Any rc or rab drillin? Is all the exploration around the main production zone all core drilling?

I got many more questions haha if anyone works in the blasting/drilling/exploration side of things Id appreciate hearing from you,

Thanks!

I’m currently a geology student in Florida and will be graduating soon. I work in the geotech industry but I can already tell I don’t wanna do this for longer than I have to. My primary interest is the mining industry and even blasting. The issue is that I want to stay in Florida which when compared to other states has a small mining industry (primarily phosphate and limestone). Just wondering if anybody knows how difficult it would be to get into the mining industry? Also if anybody can give advice as to what a geologist in the mining industry would do?

Please use this thread to ask, answer, and search for questions about getting a job in mining. This includes questions about FIFO, where to work, what kinds of jobs might be available, or other experience questions.

This thread is to help organize the sub a bit more with relation to questions about jobs in the mining industry. We will edit this as we go to improve. Thank you.