Summary

Australian, South African, American and Canadian Employment in the mining industry. Considered are the roles and responsibilities of miners, technicians, geologists, geotechnical engineers, process engineers, nurses, and health & safety professionals in the mining industry.

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INTRODUCTION

The mining industry is booming. At the mines and in the towns that support the mines new jobs open up every day. You want one of these jobs, but wonder what the opportunities are. Here are a few ideas and links to web sites that will help you identify job opportunities in mining and in support of mining, regardless of your skills or level of training.

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First take a look at the Canadian North West Territories booklet Jobs In Mining. This great booklet is free for download. It contains a useful description of jobs you can apply for in the mining industry.

Second have a look at what I write below for some personal tips on job opportunities in the mining industry. To help get perspective on the jobs in mining, and what the jobs involve, I also describe some of the people I have been lucky enough to work with in mining. Everyone was unique, everyone was precious to me, and everyone represents the fun & success that awaits you in the mining industry.