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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of Voices From Below, Dave shares his experience working through many types of equipment and drills throughout the mining industry. He shares the positives, the negatives, and his advice for people interested in the industry.

In this episode of Voices From Below, Raj shares his extensive experience across various roles in the mining industry and discusses the history of the field. He talks about what makes the industry rewarding, the challenges it faces, and his vision for how it can evolve and address its issues.

In this episode of Voices From Below, Beatrice shares how she began her mining career, the challenges she’s faced, and what makes the job so rewarding. She recounts her journey from starting as a mine trainee to advancing to a Miner 2 position in just six years.

In this episode, Sean discusses his varied experiences in Australia’s open-cut coal mining industry, including roles as a diesel mechanic, dragline operator, trailing cable handler, and member of the mines rescue team. He offers insights into the culture of mining, the frequent tension between economic priorities and safety, and his views on the future of coal amid the growing shift toward sustainable energy.

In this episode of Voices From Below, Austin shares what it’s like to be a Longwall Electrician in the coal mining industry in Alabama. He opens up about the challenges of working underground, his experiences in the multiple roles he's had, and why, despite it all, he genuinely enjoys his job.