đˇââď¸ Type of Work:
Surface Mining:Â Surface mining involves extracting minerals from the Earth's surface through open pits, quarries, or strip mines. Workers operate heavy machinery to remove layers of soil and rock to access mineral deposits.
Underground Mining:Â Underground mining involves extracting minerals from beneath the Earth's surface through tunnels, shafts, and underground workings. Miners use specialised equipment to drill, blast, and extract minerals from deep underground.
đ ď¸ Equipment Used:
Surface Mining: Surface mining relies on large-scale earthmoving equipment such as excavators, draglines, and trucks to remove overburden and transport minerals to the surface. Other equipment includes drills, bulldozers, and crushers for various tasks.
Underground Mining:Â Underground mining requires specialised machinery such as continuous miners, longwall systems, and shuttle cars to extract minerals from underground deposits. Roof bolters, rock drills, and ventilation systems are also essential for safety and productivity underground.
đŠâđ Types of Careers:
Surface Mining:Â Careers in surface mining include operators, drillers, truck drivers, mechanics, and engineers. Other roles may include environmental specialists, safety officers, and supervisors overseeing operations.
Underground Mining:Â Careers in underground mining include miners, engineers, drillers, operators, Safety officers, electricians, mechanics, and ventilation engineers are also essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of underground operations.