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The Metalliferous Mining industry, in its approximate 240 establishments, directly employs approximately 35,300 people. Includes metals, industrial minerals and semiprecious stones. The sector covers, open cut mining, underground mining, mine development, processing (primary/ secondary/tertiary), haulage and transport on site, site rehabilitation, blasting, production and development drilling.

Mining Operators

DESCRIPTION - Similarly to the coal mining industry, within the metalliferous industry there are various positions focusing on the extraction of metallic minerals through similar techniques, such as Underground and Open-Cut Miner’s, who operate specialist equipment in order to excavate, load and transport ore, coal and rock in underground or open-cut mining operations.

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Metallurgist

DESCRIPTION - Metallurgists research, control and develop processes used in extracting metals from their ores or for refining metals. They generally work at mineral processing sites, oversee new projects and may specialise in either primary (extractive) or secondary (physical) metallurgy.

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Chemical Engineer

DESCRIPTION - Chemical engineers design and coordinate the construction and operation of manufacturing facilities and processes which convert raw materials into everyday products such as petrol, toothpaste, pharmaceuticals and plastics.

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