19NOVEMBER 2024CXOINSIGHTSBRIDGING GENERATIONS IN MININGBy Braden Buye, Manager of Mining, Hecla Mining CompanyOn February 7, 2024, I read an article on Mining.com that I highly encourage everyone in the mining industry to read. I have linked it below:Mining Industry Dogged by Retirements and Lack of New RecruitsThe article primarily highlights the future job shortages in the mining industry. Nearly 50 percent of mining engineers are reaching retirement age in the next decade, and the number of new graduates is decreasing at an alarming rate.As I read this article, I began thinking about my career. I have been fortunate to have excellent leadership and development opportunities over the years, which typically would have been Braden Buye is the Manager of Mining at Hecla Yukon Keno Hill Operations, where he oversees site supervision and construction inspections to ensure optimal operational efficiency. With a strong foundation in mining management and a commitment to safety, Braden emphasizes the importance of critical control measures and risk management within the industry.Through this article, Buye emphasizes the urgent need for knowledge transfer in the mining industry due to impending retirements and a shortage of new recruits. The author reflects on his own career, acknowledging the importance of learning from experienced colleagues before they retire and the increasing need for the younger generation to step into leadership roles.I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to learn from their colleagues before they depart. I have found that talking to the "old timers" about how mining was done 40 years ago has provided invaluable insights; they are usually more than happy to share their past experiences
< Page 9 | Page 11 >