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Things that raise your pay

• Qualified Person status

  After 5 years of relevant experience, a licensed engineer can sign the technical reports mining companies must file when they raise money. In demand and well paid.

• Rock mechanics or ventilation specialty

  Deep underground mines need both. Few people have them.

• Mine rescue and blasting certificates

  Usually arranged by the mine. Shows you can handle the underground side.

• MBA (master of business administration) or mineral economics

  The route to head office, finance or running a company.