INSIGHTS
This is where the industry’s real talk lives. No filters, no fluff, just conversations with the people shaping mining from the ground up. Field crew to C-suite, engineers to entrepreneurs—we go beyond job titles to get into what actually drives change.
Because the future of this industry isn’t just about resources. It’ll be built by the stories we’re finally telling out loud.
Redefining Mining: Building Workplaces That Attract, Innovate, and Sustain
The mining industry is standing at a pivotal crossroads. By 2029, over 221,000 workers — half the current U.S. mining workforce — will need to be replaced. Yet, with only 327 mining degrees awarded annually since 2020, the talent pipeline is shrinking at an alarming...
Breaking Barriers: Amanda Irons’ Journey in Geology and Mining
For the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we feature Amanda Irons, Vice President of Corporate Development at Scout Discoveries Corp., whose passion for geology and determination have led her to a leadership role in the mining industry. Her journey...
How to Work With a Recruiter
How the Heck Do You Work With a Recruiter? A WIMDI webinar series hosted by Lindsey Schultz focuses on using recruiters' expertise and connections to help you build your career. As you move up the ladder, it’s important to be able to engage with recruiters during...
Embracing Inclusive Recruitment
Lessons from the Classical Music World In the book "Blink," author Malcolm Gladwell shares a powerful story about how the classical music world addressed gender discrimination in symphony orchestras. By implementing blind auditions, the percentage of women in major...
The Big 4: A Recruiting CEO’s Proven Method for Matching Skills to Dream Jobs
What if I told you that the key to finding your dream job lies in answering just four simple questions? We realize that helping others find a fulfilling career is a journey. It's not simply about matching you with a job; it’s about understanding your aspirations,...
AI Your Assistant for Crafting the Perfect Resume
Est. Reading Time: 2 Min Why use AI to help with resume creation? Better articulate your skills and experience. Get feedback and identify gaps. To proofread/review To make your resume more compelling. Chat GPT and Claude are language learning models that generate...
Crafting Effective Job Description in the Mining Industry
Est. Reading Time: 5 Min We know firsthand the mounting pressures you face to recruit, pinpoint, and secure specialized skillsets amidst supply constraints against fierce global competition with lean internal HR bandwidth. We've found a well-crafted job description...
Rethinking Recruitment: Navigating Salary Negotiation and Offer Management in the Mining Industry
Est. Reading Time: 3 Min Navigating Salary Negotiation and Offer Management In part one of this series we addressed interviewing challenges and in part two we addressed candidate sourcing in the recruitment process. Next, we’ll dive deeper into salary negotiations...
Rethinking Recruitment: The Predominant Challenge – Candidate Sourcing & Screening in the Mining Sector
Est. Reading Time: 3 Min The Predominant Challenge: Candidate Sourcing & Screening In part one of this series we addressed interviewing challenges in the recruitment process, specifically how to avoid losing candidates because of a poor interview coordination...