Mining Jobs, Occupations and Careers
Mining / Mineral Processing Jobs
Mining / mineral processing companies explore for, develop, mine, quarry, and/or process metallic and/or
nonmetallic minerals.
Mining / mineral processing occupations include mine and mineral process plant superintendents, mining engineers, mineral process engineers, prospectors, underground shift bosses,
mine inspectors and all positions requiring specialized knowledge of mines and minerals. Also includes geologists,
geophysicists, geodesists, geotechnical engineers, geological technicians and GIS personnel.
Mining and geological engineers find, extract and prepare coal, metals and minerals for use by manufacturing
industries and utilities. They design open pit and underground mines, often using computers; supervise the
construction of mine shafts and tunnels in underground operations; and devise methods for transporting minerals to
processing plants.
Mining engineers are responsible for the safe, economical and environmentally sound operation of mines. Some
mining engineers work with geologists, mineral process engineers and metallurgical engineers to locate and appraise
new ore deposits.
Others mining engineers develop new mining equipment or direct mineral processing operations to separate
minerals from the dirt, rock and other materials with which they are mixed.
Mining engineers frequently specialize in the mining of one mineral or metal, such as coal, copper, diamonds or
gold.
With increased emphasis on protecting the environment, many mining engineers work to solve problems related to
land reclamation and water and air pollution.
Mining safety engineers use their knowledge of mine design and practices to ensure the safety of workers and to
comply with safety regulations. They inspect walls and roof surfaces, test air samples, and examine mining
equipment for compliance with safety practices.
Mining Related Industries

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Coal expansion causes riftSt. George Daily SpectrumTo fulfill the increased need to transport coal, about 60 new truck driving jobs would need to be created along with about 100 new mining jobs, according to the EIS. The EIS also estimates another 320 jobs would be created to support the new mine, ...and more » |
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BHP cuts 155 mining jobs in WAAdelaide NowBHP Billiton's Nickel West operation in Western Australia. BHP will cut 120 support-worker jobs from the mine. Source: Supplied DEPRESSED nickel prices and a new ore-processing technique has prompted BHP to slash 155 jobs in WA.and more » |
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