Voices From Below
Voices From Below is a podcast that shares the authentic stories and experiences of miners, giving a voice to those who work underground and highlighting the challenges and contributions they make to the industry. Our mission is to foster understanding and appreciation for the vital role miners play in our world.
Episodes
11 episodes
Evaluating Common Ground: Kgwale's Journey Through the Minerals of the Mining Industry
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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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:05
Deep Down to Earth: Andy’s Journey as an Underground Fitter
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 und...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:28
Reshaping Mining: Erik's Journey To Transform The Mining Industry
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 misconc...
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37:06
Going Big: Ian’s Journey Through South Africa’s Mining Industry
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:46
Blasting Sky High: Jesse's Experience as a Surface Blaster
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 bot...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:06
Blasting Deep: Jesse's Experience as an Underground Blaster
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:44
A Good Hand in Mining: Dave's Experience and Advice
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 ind...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:22
Peering Into Mining: Raj's Journey and Analysis of the Mining 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, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:31
Driving Deep: Beatrice’s Journey in The Nickel Mines of Canada
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:20
Working the Surface: Sean’s Journey Through Australia’s Open Cut Coal Mining Industry
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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34:01
Life on the Longwall: Austin’s Experience as a Coal Mine Longwall Electrician
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:56