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Edition 046 · work · www.mining.com

Mining goes remote

Barrick Mining hires a tele-remote operator trainer. The future of work is here, just not how you imagined.

Mining goes remote
FO Take · Score 85

The 'dirty jobs' narrative is dead. Automation isn't replacing all jobs; it's transforming them. This role proves that even dangerous, remote work can be done from afar. The workforce needs to upskill rapidly or face obsolescence. Are you adapting, or are you becoming irrelevant?

The strongest counter

This is a niche role, not a widespread revolution. Many mining jobs still require on-site presence. Safety and technical challenges limit broad adoption.

Audit trail
  • ·Remote job creation
  • ·Automation impact
  • ·Upskilling urgency
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