In this issue
Skillings Mining Review July 2023: our cover maps how North American iron ore can win—premium grade, logistics on the Lakes, pellet/DRI readiness, and capital discipline—against fierce global competition. We set that in a workforce reality check: labor shortages and talent constraints that threaten energy-transition targets even as high-paying graduate roles expand.
Sustainability and ethics stay central—DRC cobalt requires urgent responsible practices; climate-smart mining and carbon-neutral sites move from pilots to plans. Markets and risk pulse through the issue: gold as a steady hedge, junior and coal-stock screens, and the pressure on Ukraine’s coal mines amid war.
On the ground, we look at the kit and skills that move margins—core mining equipment, geotechnical engineering, and a nod to reliability with Minnesota Power’s EEI emergency-response award. The through-line: secure reliable iron units, invest in people and tech, and prove ESG performance that lasts.
