Episodes

  • Leading the Way: Didi’s Journey as a Trackless Crew Leader in South African Mining

    Leading the Way: Didi’s Journey as a Trackless Crew Leader in South African Mining
    Nov 17 2024
    In this episode of Voices from Below, Didi, a trackless crew leader from South Africa, shares her journey in the mining industry. She discusses her path from general worker to leadership, her insights on safety and education, and offers advice for women entering the field.
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    33 mins
  • Beneath the Surface: Darryl’s Journey in Underground Coal Mining in Australia

    Beneath the Surface: Darryl’s Journey in Underground Coal Mining in Australia
    Nov 3 2024
    In this episode of Voices From Below, Darryl, with 28 years of experience in Australia’s underground coal mining industry, shares his journey. He talks about his experiences, frustrations, and offers advice for those considering a career in mining.
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    31 mins
  • Evaluating Common Ground: Kgwale's Journey Through the Minerals of the Mining Industry

    Evaluating Common Ground: Kgwale's Journey Through the Minerals of the Mining Industry
    Oct 13 2024
    In this episode of Voices From Below, Kgwale, a seasoned mineral economics engineer, shares her journey through the mining industry. She offers insightful perspectives on her work and tackles key issues shaping the future of mining.
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    33 mins
  • Deep Down to Earth: Andy’s Journey as an Underground Fitter

    Deep Down to Earth: Andy’s Journey as an Underground Fitter
    Sep 28 2024
    In this episode of Voices From Below, Andy, an experienced fitter from Australia, shares his journey and offers candid insights into the mining industry. With a blend of honesty and humor, he opens up about the realities of working underground and the importance of staying lighthearted in such a demanding environment.
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    38 mins
  • Reshaping Mining: Erik's Journey To Transform The Mining Industry

    Reshaping Mining: Erik's Journey To Transform The Mining Industry
    Sep 26 2024
    In this episode of Voices From Below, Erik, an accomplished mining engineer with experience globally, shares his journey and vision for the future of the mining industry. He states his thoughts on the industry, addresses common misconceptions about mining, and discusses how he and his team are actively working to transform the mining process.
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    37 mins
  • Going Big: Ian’s Journey Through South Africa’s Mining Industry

    Going Big: Ian’s Journey Through South Africa’s Mining Industry
    Sep 23 2024
    In this episode of Voices From Below, Ian shares his 15 years of experience as a mining engineer in South Africa. He talks about how he got started, the things he’s seen and experienced on the job, and gives an honest perspective on the good and bad side of the mining industry in South Africa.
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    38 mins
  • Blasting Sky High: Jesse's Experience as a Surface Blaster

    Blasting Sky High: Jesse's Experience as a Surface Blaster
    Sep 4 2024
    In this episode of Voices From Below, Jesse returns and details his time working as a surface blaster. He goes over the differences of surface vs underground blasting, the dangerous and enjoyable part of the job, and why he's glad he's done both underground and surface blasting.
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    33 mins
  • Blasting Deep: Jesse's Experience as an Underground Blaster

    Blasting Deep: Jesse's Experience as an Underground Blaster
    Sep 4 2024
    In this episode of Voices From Below, Jesse, who has been in many roles over the years, goes over his time as an underground blaster. He goes into detail about how his job works, what he loves about it, and his overall feeling about the mining industry.
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    37 mins