Global Mining: Top Companies to Watch and Mining Roles in Demand

The mining industry continues to experience significant growth and development, despite facing areas of challenge. Like many industries, the mining industry is trying to overcome talent shortages, partly caused by shifts in career preferences, skills in demand and a decline in education and perception of the mining industry. 

It’s an exciting time to work within the mining industry and we’re expecting to see big changes and developments. With the ongoing push towards cleaner energy and the energy transition, the demand for critical minerals is continually increasing, seeking battery metals to support areas such as the electrical vehicle market. 

As in many industries, digital advancements and new technologies are having a profound impact in mining operations, transforming and enhancing processes with the adoption of AI, automation and progressive data driven decisions through complex data sets and analysis. 

In this article we talk through the top companies in mining to watch this year alongside the key mining job roles in demand across the globe.

Top five companies to watch in mining

Epiroc – Epiroc provide and develop innovative equipment in the mining industry, focusing on comprehensive safety regulations they provide equipment such as drill rigs, construction equipment, rock excavation and tools for both application underground and surface. 

Epiroc have completed four acquisitions this year, including - ASI Mining, Yieldpoint, ACB+, Weco Proprietary Limited. With huge growth and investment, Epiroc are focused on innovation, collaboration and committed to exceeding customer expectations. 

Sandvik – Sandvik is a high-tech, global engineering group who provide solutions that successfully enhance profitability and productivity, with a large focus on sustainability. With extensive investment in research and development and customer insights, Sandvik cover the entire customer value chain.

Sandvik is expanding its portfolio within automation and digitalization technologies. With a significant focus on intelligent equipment and remote monitoring systems which aligns with the industry's move towards safer and more efficient operations across global mining operations. 

Bradken – Bradken are leaders in innovative wear solutions in the global mining market, focused on providing solutions for customers which address pain points and enhance technical and performance requirements. 

Bradken acquired funtec facility early in 2024, expanding their mill liner business to support high demands in South America. Currently they import mill liners from Canada and India but producing them locally in Peru will build a faster and more sustainable process going forward. 

Liebherr Group – Liebherr Group is a pioneer within the development and production of heavy mining machinery and mining equipment such as haul trucks and excavators. With a strong focus on manufacturing and engineering, Liebherr Group provide effective solutions for the mining industry and a wide array of industries. 

With a commitment to innovation in heavy machinery and mining equipment, particularly in areas like hydraulic excavators and mining trucks, Liebherr Group are focused on integrating digital solutions and improving machine performance and efficiencies. 

Terex – Terex provide effective solutions with machinery and industrial products for their customers worldwide. Terex company values drive their focus on strong governance, culture, inclusion and zero harm safety.

Terex are focusing on integrating advanced technologies like telematics and automation to enhance operational efficiency and safety, which will drive its growth in the mining sector.

Top roles in demand across the mining industry

The mining recruitment team at CSG Talent support clients across the globe in hiring high calibre senior level talent, while our client’s needs vary dependent on their individual requirement, we have seen a trend in the roles most in demand so far this year.

Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers are responsible for driving new business opportunities to support business growth and customer acquisition. 

As part of this role, a Business Development Manager will source and identify prospective customers or clients, qualify leads, build strong relationships within their network and managing the end-to-end sales process. 

A Business Development Manager will have proven success in a sales and business growth capacity, but they also must have a strong understanding of mining operations and technologies. This will enable them to share this knowledge throughout the sales process, it’s a key part in product/service demonstrations and any objection handing throughout the process. 

Regional Sales Manager

A Regional Sales Manager is responsible for executing sales plans across the business, focused on maximising business growth opportunities and profitability. 

A key part of a Regional Sales Managers role involves relationship building, consistently keeping up communications with business customers, understanding their needs, pain points and challenges to ensure sales solutions add value and provide effective resolutions. They are responsible for sales teams performance, ensuring key targets are hit and that customer satisfaction and experience is of a high level throughout the process.

Sales performance and forecasting will be essential to the success of business performance, and this is a core focus for a Regional Sales Manager within mining. 

Vice President of Projects/Project Director

Mining projects across the globe are managed by Project Directors and Vice President of Projects who are responsible for taking large scale and complex mining projects from concept, planning and operations. 

This role is responsible for portfolios of projects, often in a number of locations and varying site environments, they will project manage to ensure mining projects adhere to budgets, timescales and safety regulations. 

Mining companies like to hire Project Directors and Vice President of Projects who have strong experience on the execution of successful mining projects, understanding the different stages of development and regulations that must guide the mining operations.

Strong leadership and excellent people management skills are a key trait for the success of this role in leading teams, dealing with high numbers of stakeholders and communications through reports, board meetings, presentations and formal correspondence. 

Mining Engineer

Mining Engineers are responsible for the development and construction of mines and mining operations, ensuring they adhere to safety regulations and run efficiently.

A Mining Engineer will inspect both new and existing mine sites to make informed decisions about the extraction of minerals and materials, this will allow them to create a plan for both efficient and safe mining operations.

Mining projects are often large-scale projects which involve high resource from a people, finance and equipment perspective, a Mining Engineer will plan and design mining operations with all of this in mind, while exploring the scope for mining technologies and enhanced equipment which can be implemented to improve overall mining operations.

Connect with an executive recruiter in mining

At CSG Talent, our expert mining recruitment team are inundated with job opportunities within the mining and minerals space, working with a wide range of businesses from large global players to start-ups new to market with exciting and innovative processes and technologies.

If you’re looking for your new career opportunity in the mining space, explore our current vacancies.

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