In underground (UG) mining, a nipper is an entry-level role responsible for various tasks to support the mining crew and maintain ...Read more
Mining Doc Latest Posts
Geological technician is a crucial role in underground mining. Reporting to Underground Geologist, the Underground Geology Technician is responsible for supporting geological operations ...Read more
Mining DocTeacher
The development of an effective employment and skills development strategy needs insight into two important concepts; that of local content ...Read more
Mining DocTeacher
While they both work toward the same goal, turning a patch of earth into a profitable resource, mining engineers and ...Read more
HR practices that minimize accidents caused by human error include making safety policies succinctly clear, conducting frequent safety training, stimulating ...Read more
The relationship between mechanization and the role of human skills in mining engineering is not a zero-sum game in which ...Read more
Mining DocTeacher
An incident is an event that has unintentionally happened, but this may not result in damage, harm or injury (EcoOnline, n.d.). Mining operations ...Read more
The mining industry is in a paradigm shift in which safety is no longer viewed from an engineering and technical ...Read more
A mining health and safety coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs to protect workers in ...Read more
A mine helper, also known as a mining assistant or mining support worker, plays a crucial supporting role in mining operations ...Read more
