The number that should be sitting on every manufacturing operations leader’s desk right now isn’t the PMI reading or the order backlog. It’s this: 20% of US manufacturing plants failed … Read More
The numbers behind North America’s mining engineering shortage are stark enough that they’re worth stating plainly before anything else. The United States has 15 accredited mining and mineral engineering programs. … Read More
The semiconductor talent race isn’t slowing down. It’s becoming significantly more specialized. Artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global semiconductor investment, but broader market growth doesn’t mean every operation is hiring … Read More
The semiconductor industry has spent the better part of three years talking about its talent shortage. What it’s spent considerably less time on is the talent that’s already qualified, sitting … Read More
By Elena Romero, VP Growth, Mining Search | TPD The 100th anniversary of the CIM Expo brought roughly 7,000 people to Vancouver in early May. That number alone says something. … Read More
The semiconductor industry doubled in size between the early 2000s and today. According to McKinsey’s latest analysis, it’s on track to roughly double again, from $775 billion in 2024 to … Read More
A greenfield mine is one of the most complex workforce challenges in any industry. You’re building an operation from nothing, in a location that often has no existing labor pool, … Read More
BC’s mining industry is having a genuine moment. Gold and silver are pressing against all-time high prices. Critical minerals like copper and nickel sit at the centre of Canada’s sovereignty … Read More
The mining industry faces unprecedented challenges in 2025. 71% of mining leaders say talent shortages are holding them back from delivering on production targets and strategic objectives, making effective interviewing … Read More
The mining industry is facing an unprecedented talent crisis that threatens production targets, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Recent McKinsey survey data reveals that 86% of mining executives say it’s … Read More
