Here's how you can secure your future as a mining engineer through continuing education.

Subscribe to mining engineering journals, newsletters, and websites to keep abreast of the latest developments and research. Participate in relavent workshops and seminars to gain new insights and practical knowledge.

Modern technologies to be applied to our mining and allied fields.Most of the universities & Institutes are unable to use modern technologies due to their ignorance.

By taking short courses, while researching to modern technology in mining ,learning soft skills and also attending webinar classes online

Keep touching on the deep fundamentals of the mining process (it's just economics). Keep reaching out to your dreams, but remember we'll likely mine the sea floor before we master space. ;)

Pursuing a PhD degree, will contribute to Personal Fulfillment and Intellectual Growth. Other gains will come whatsoever. Well-paid job positions, more opportunities, possibly recognition among the community, yet I personally believe that when you are doing something for yourself it will give much more back in other forms that are truly satisfying!

I actually agree with the idea of going deeper into specialized masters programs and PhD , this allows for one to build a mental library which they can later transfer into reality once they are faced with challenges in the field. As we say in mining we solve problems we never knew we had in the first place. Having a bachelor's degree is ok however it's still shallow and requires alot of exposure whether theoretically or through experience. When I say theoretically I mean pursuing advanced degrees, however I'm of the opinion that engaging in the field first then later pursing further studies would be better.

Advanced degrees “endorse” that the person has that knowledge, but they do not ensure it, since to give an example: sometimes there are managers or team leaders who, just by having master's degrees, or postgraduate degrees, access those positions, but ironically They have not even touched the countryside and would not even be willing to spend a night in camp. In theory they know, but in practice is where skills and knowledge are truly demonstrated. As a reflection, mention: as professionals, what stands out is the attitude we have, taking on the challenges and together with all the members of the team, moving the project forward. Having advanced degrees does not make you the owner of knowledge or absolute truth and that has been seen.

Acquiring advanced degrees makes one an authority in the mining engineering domain and provides opportunities to critically examine the effectiveness of new methodologies in the mining world.

professional certification can help you stand out from your peers and demonstrate that you are knowledgeable and skilled. Tangible evidence of your knowledge and skills is provided by certifications, which can increase your standing and credibility within your department or agency. Additionally, certifications can boost your earning potential, increase your career options, and keep you competitive in the job market.

Having a certification that acknowledges your skills empowers an individual by giving then confidence to approach bigger opportunities which equally pose bigger challenges. However, most efforts may go unnoticed considering the teamwork umbrella which sometimes cover the real problem solvers who are action oriented with little to no vocal prowess. This may lead to certifications going to the wrong people and once out of the pack fail to deliver as individual.

You can have the certifications, but the expertise? In many companies, when evaluating CVs, it is incongruous for a person to undergo training in an area that interests them and wants to venture into, but that is not where they have had professional development for 5 or 10 years, so due to the fact of not having experience with that certification is simply disqualified. Professionals do it, facing the fact that if they are working they have the resources, but time and availability play a crucial role; And if you are unemployed, you may have a little time, but resources may be limited. Then it is necessary to value the efforts that the professional overcomes to achieve certification.

Become an active member of professional organizations related to mining engineering. Participate in events to meet industry leaders, potential employers, and peers.

Utilize relavent platforms for courses in advanced mining techniques, software training, and management skills. Also, access online libraries and databases for the latest research papers and publications in mining engineering.

Without a doubt, online resources are a resource that supports education, especially in the theoretical part, however, in the area of mines, face-to-face education is of vital importance, mainly in mineralogical aspects, visiting quarries, carrying out blasting tests. blasting, among others. That from a distance would not be possible to obtain. Many times you have to leave one thing or the other, or you leave the field to go to classes, or you leave classes to go to the field, which is why I emphasize that these professionals who have certifications, neither the companies nor the recruiters know everything that What that achievement brought them, and that is important to define and value.

In nowadays, the internet it is a relevant platform where you can quickly develop your skills in terms of online training, I'm an example of this, especially in terms of software training for consultancy software in geology and geophysical modelling, mine and reservoirs explorations, including for e-learning about other relevant area for geosciences. To do this, you just need to be a good explorer of the internet, search for good and relevant online training that is being taught by relevant mining and oil and gas companies/organizations, or by software building companies. By: Jose Quinanga

Even if you come up with: the greatest mine design; figured out your business plan; carefully planned a reliable operation plan... In the end it's all about leading and interacting with PEOPLE. Your ideas should be passed on sufficiently, and presented to highlight their merits to the proper audience! Hard skills help us to build a solid scientific background, but soft skills bring evolvement, good teamwork, recognition and success!

-Reading weekly one related article -Visiting different mine site -continues software skills improvement -aquiring knowledge of different mine sections

There is still much more to be known about mining of minerals hiden underneath the subsurface of our earth, only a miniscal of them is understood,vast reconnaissance/ exploration is to be undertaken for upskilling methodology for extracting useful minerals. Thus continuous updation on the mining engg projects world over for their planning,techno -economic feasibility, operationalising,reviewing with concerns for surrounding environment/mine safety hazards/societal and other risks involved are to be diligently studied for sustenance of future in mining engg.