Current Poll

Is increasing automation in mining good or bad?

Automation is fundamentally changing many of mining’s traditional jobs, but do you view it as a good thing or a bad thing for you and your career? Take our simple poll and let us know what you think.

How do you feel about the impact of increasing automation throughout the mining industry?
Has automation affected or changed your job in the last five years?
Have you already had to change roles, retrain or reskill because of automation?
Are you a supervisor/manager?

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Previous Polls

Date Name Votes
November 2016 Have you ever slightly (or more) exaggerated your skills/experience to increase your chances of getting a job? Select just one of the options below: 439
September 2016 Would you be willing to take a pay cut if it meant your site/company would remain financially viable and stay open? 229
August 2016 What takes priority for you when searching for your next job opportunity? 199
August 2016 Do you work in the Professional/Technical space in the Mining Industry? We want to know what social media platforms you use. 47
August 2016 Do you work in the Trades/Operating space in the Mining Industry? We want to know what social media platforms you use. 91
July 2016 Which one of these would you say the personality of most successful METALLURGISTS is most closely related to: 103
July 2016 Which one of these would you say the personality of most successful GEOLOGISTS is most closely related to: 140
July 2016 Which one of these would you say the personality of most successful Mining Engineers is most closely related to: 121
June 2016 Do you see a bright future - would you encourage young people to enter the mining industry? 197
May 2016 Do you feel that Mining is a relatively "safe" industry? (Please select the option that reflects the level of your current/most recent position) 220

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