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Across the globe, the mining sector is undergoing a transformation. Rapid technological change, automation, and digitisation are reshaping the very nature of mining work — creating new roles, requiring new skills, and shifting the dynamics of traditional operations. At the same time, the industry faces increasing pressure to attract and retain talent in a highly competitive global labour market. These requirements sit alongside, and are shaped by, the growing need to ensure that mining is not only innovative and productive, but also inclusive and sustainable — with diverse teams, equitable opportunities, and strong leadership cultures that foster continuous learning and development. So, how can the industry respond? What does it take to develop a workforce that’s ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow?
Speakers on this episode:
- Bill Cobb | VP and Chief Sustainability Officer - Freeport McMoRan
- Dr Kate Thornton | CEO ABMEC - British Mining Trade Association
- Clara Segón | Standards Manager - TDi Sustainability
This episode is part of the TDi Sustainability special series of podcasts produced in advance of the 2025 Resourcing Tomorrow event that will take place in London between 2-4 December. Find out more about the event>
Chapters
1. Boots or Bots? Building the Mining Workforce of the Future (00:00:00)
2. The mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In your view, what are the forces currently reshaping workforce demands? (00:03:26)
3. How is the UK mining equipment and technology sector responding to these changes in workforce expectations? (00:06:21)
4. What are you seeing on the ground in your operations when it comes to shifts and challenges in the mining workforce? (00:08:42)
5. Tech, AI and automation are both disruptors and opportunities - how are they reshaping the kinds of roles that are in demand across mining operations? (00:12:51)
6. The mining sector often struggles with its image among young people and emerging talent. What strategies have you seen to make mining a more attractive career choice, and to work towards the development of the next generation of mining leaders? (00:15:40)
7. What particular skills or educational backgrounds do you believe the mining industry should be targeting more proactively to meet the changes that we’re seeing in workforce demands? (00:18:50)
8. Is there a need to build trust in AI amongst mining workforces? (00:22:04)
9. Is there a gap between the pace of tech innovation and the pace of workforce training in the sector? (00:23:46)
10. Do you have any examples of successful workforce development initiatives from Freeport, that addressed upskilling or reskilling? (00:25:02)
11. How does greater diversity contribute to building a more future-ready workforce? (00:30:53)
12. What advice would you give to mining leaders seeking to build inclusive cultures that genuinely recruit and retain diverse challenges? (00:32:05)
13. What role do industry associations, governments and academic institutions play in supporting mining workshop development? (00:36:10)
14. What does a future-ready mining workforce look like for you? (00:37:46)
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