1. A career in mining is more than you think!
Keep this slide (or the final slide, which is the same) on the screen at all times except during the actual slide show presentation. It will act as a banner and remind participants of your purpose.
Introduce yourself with your full name and say a little bit about yourself: what your job is, what you do (or did) within the mining industry, how you feel about the profession.
Also, explain why you are there: “I’m a speaker with the Explore for More program, and I’m here to talk to you about careers in mining… ”
Start by asking the participants what kinds of jobs they see in the mining industry. Lead a brief discussion to get their perception.

2. Mining Video
Watch the
Explore for More one
And the Mining In Action one to music
4-5 mins each
Introduce the video and say a brief word about it. Something like: “I’m going to play a short video that features men and women working in different jobs in the mining industry.”
Click on the link to launch the video.
When the video is finished, ask the group if they know anyone who works in the mining industry.
Ask if there are any questions about the video. Some of the questions may anticipate topics in the presentation. Simply say: “Hold on to that question. I will cover it a bit later.” Don’t let the questions go on for more than a few minutes.
If you can’t answer a question, suggest that the participant visit or contact their provincial mining association. (Mention that the group will have a chance to write down the web address at the end of the presentation.)

3. The Importance of Mining To everyday life
Minerals and metals are essential to our daily lives.
It’s difficult to imagine a world without them!
Ask participants to name ways that we are affected by mining. Then lead a brief discussion about the contribution of mining to our daily lives.
Point out that rocks, minerals and metals are used in a wide range of everyday products .
 Show pictures of products

4. The Importance of Mining to everyday life
35 minerals and metals in your TV and music speakers
steel, iron, gypsum for buildings
steel, iron, copper, zinc, barium, graphite, aluminum for vehicles
potash, phosphate, nitrogen, sulphur for fertilizers
Read out the examples on the slide.
Give some other examples.
• zinc for sunscreen and medical ointments
• graphite, aluminum and titanium for sports equipment
• nickel for batteries
• stainless steel for cutlery and surgical instruments
• gold, silver and diamonds for jewellery and gifts
• cobalt for cancer treatment
Ask participants if they can thing of other items that are the result of mining.

5. The Importance of Mining to Canada’s economy
employs almost 390,000 Canadians
contributes $40 billion to the country’s annual gross domestic product
Canada is world’s top producer of uranium and potash
Canada is third in diamond production
Emphasize that the mining industry is an essential part of our economy and that it shapes how we live.
Read out the information on the slide.
Mention that mines are located in all parts of Canada. Talk about some of the places you’ve worked in your job, and give examples of where some mines are located.
Tell participants that the industry is well-respected, and that its workers are paid well for their important contribution: the mining industry is the second-highest paying industry in Canada. some mines are located.

6. Mining Today Environmental responsibility
The mining industry today is highly concerned with the environment and sustainable practices.
Canada is a world leader in environmental management and recycling as related to mining.
Talk about some of the measures that mining operations take to minimize the impact on the environment.
mining companies have environmental management plans
roads and corridors are routed to avoid wildlife and to cross a minimal number of streams or rivers
ponds are created to ensure that waste is not released into the environment
Give examples from your workplace.

7. Mining Today Social responsibility
Mining operations have become more sensitive to the communities in which they are located.
Expand on the importance of community consultations and collaboration.
Meetings are held before mines are constructed
Community solutions are developed collaboratively
Consultations continue after mines become operational
Training is provided for community members to work in the mines
Mining companies contribute to the growth and success of the communities in which they operate (become involved in community activities, etc.)

8. Mining Today Technology in mining is advancing at a rapid rate.
Describe some of the new technologies and how they are used (e.g. GPS, computer databases, the Internet, robotics).
Describe the high tech tools and equipment that you use in your work.

9. Mining Today Leading-edge research & development
Canada spends about one billion dollars per year in mining-related research and development.
Briefly explain how new technologies:
• make operations more efficient
• improve health and safety, and workplace quality
• help minimize the impact on the environment

10. The Mining Cycle Exploration Development Operations Closure and Site
Rehabilitation
Introduce the mining cycle.
Explain that mining is a process that begins with mineral exploration and ends with closure of the mine and rehabilitation of the area.
Over the next few slides, briefly describe each stage of the cycle.
Give one or two examples of possible careers in each cycle.

11. Explore the Career Possibilities
There are over 120 options!
Present the wide range of career options that the mining industry offers. State that the jobs pay very well: the mining industry is the second-highest paying industry in Canada!
Mention that there is something for everyone (people who are interested in science, like to work with tools, outdoors, in an office, with computers, etc.).
Consider your audience. Focus on the career options that are relevant to them. 11

12. Career possibilities:
Administrative Assistant
Chef / Cook
Prospector
Electrician
Helicopter/ Aircraft Pilot
Truck Driver
Plumber
Geologist
Lab Technician
Exploration
Exploration involves finding a high concentration of minerals or metals that can become a mine (also called prospecting)
Mention some of the techniques that geologists use to fine promising mining areas (e.g. using GPS, aerial photographs).
If an interesting site is found, the company must acquire the rights to prospect on the land. This is called staking a claim.
Once the land is acquired, the company performs extensive ground surveys on the land, and drills holes.
Samples from the drill holes are analyzed to find out how much metal or mineral is present.
If the results are good, a mine is constructed. 12

13. Career possibilities:
Accommodation Provider
Kitchen Staff
Janitor
Human Resources Manager
Plant Supervisor
Environmental Coordinator
Crane Operator
Driller
Demolition Expert
Development
Explain that mines can be built above ground or below ground.
If a deposit is close to the surface, it can be dug out as a hole called a surface mine or an open pit mine.
If the deposit is buried deep in the Earth, mining companies build an underground mine. 13

14. Career possibilities:
Security Guard
HR Administrator
Financial Manager
IT Supervisor
Foreman
Blaster
Loader Operator
Electrical Engineer
Metallurgical Engineer
Operations
At this stage, the minerals are extracted from the ground and processed. This is the longest part of the mining cycle; it can last for many years.
Describe how rock removed from the mine (called ore) is processed.
• rock is crushed to a fine powder and the valuable metals or minerals are separated out
• these can then be made into the products we use every day
Mention that because many mines are in remote areas, mining companies build facilities to house workers, as well as amenities such as recreation centres.
Talk about the fly-in, fly-out work model. Emphasize the excitement of traveling to different parts of the country for work, and then having long breaks at home to be with friends and family, and to enjoy other past-times. 14

15. Career possibilities:
Administrative Staff
Safety Manager
Aboriginal Liaison
Tree Planter
Photographer
Demolition Expert
Environmental Specialist
Water Management Technician
Haul Truck Driver
Closure and
Rehabilitation
Briefly describe what happens after a mine is closed.
• Mining site is restored to a natural and stable state
• Buildings and equipment are removed
• Waste is treated
• Mine shaft and tunnels are closed
• Excavated areas are filled in
• Grass and trees are planted 15

16. What’s in It for Me? Great salary Travel State-of-the-art technology
Career advancement
Teamwork
Dynamic work environment
Range of opportunities
So what does a career in mining have to offer?
Read out the list of advantages.
Talk about what you love most about your job.
Ask the group what they want most in a job. Let two or three participants offer an answer

17. Opportunities
Over the next 10 years, the mining industry will require between 60,000 and 90,000 new workers.
Discuss the growing demand for new workers in the mining industry.
Mention that:
• labour market information forecasts a shortage of workers
• thousands of workers from the baby boom generation will soon retire
• a wide variety of workers will be needed, including labourers, skilled tradespeople and scientists

18. Where to Get Training
25 colleges and 9 universities offer mining programs in Canada
Many other colleges and universities offer programs related to mining (e.g. earth sciences, engineering, skilled trades)
Apprenticeships are possible
NOTE: Omit this slide if you are addressing students who are already in a mining/mining-related program.
Before your presentation, determine whether the college/university you are presenting at offers mining-related programs. If they do, point them out to the participants.
Read out the information on the slide.
Refer participants to or to the education brochure (available at the same website) for more information on education and training.
Mention any local institutions that offer mining and mining-related programs.
Talk briefly about apprenticeships in the industry.

19. For More Information: www.acareerinmining.ca
Encourage participants to copy down the web address.

20. Explore for More A career in mining is more than you think!
Leave this slide up for the Q & A session.
At the end of the presentation, state that you have enjoyed meeting the participants and that you wish them well in their careers. Tell them you hope they will consider a career in mining.
If there is time, stay on for 15 minutes to answer further questions on a one-on-one basis.