Type of Miner?
Underground
Where are you currently mining?
Buchanan #1
How long have you been mining?
3 years
What do you find most rewarding about your job as a miner?
Money.
What are some of the challenges you face regularly in your work, and how do you address them?
Rock falls and methane, I address them by working safe.
Are there any particular skills, qualifications or advice that are essential for someone interested in becoming a miner?
Hardworking, responsible, weld or run equipment.
How do you see the future of mining evolving, and what opportunities or challenges do you anticipate?
I think a challenge will be computers running the mines.
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Spend time with my family
Provide for my kids and wife