Bridging the Skills Gap: Why Upskilling Still Lags in Mining

The mining industry is racing ahead with automation, digital tools, and ESG demands—but workforce development hasn’t kept pace. The result? A widening skills gap that threatens productivity, safety, and sustainability.

In this video, we unpack why upskilling in mining continues to lag—outdated training formats, slow adaptation to new technologies, fragmented skill development, accessibility barriers, and cultural resistance. More importantly, we explore practical solutions: microlearning, simulation-based training, blended learning, and strategies to embed continuous learning into the DNA of mining companies.

Hear insights from industry executives and engineers on how modern training can close the gap and turn today’s challenge into tomorrow’s competitive advantage.

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