In this episode we chat to Alan Matthews, an experienced mining executive with over forty years of experience working in executive roles within the industry and has recently written a book, Overseas and Underground: Adventures of a Modern Cornish Miner.

He graduated from the Camborne School of Mines in 1974 and spent the next half a century globe-trotting around the world from mine sites as far flung as Peru and Papua New Guinea. With this, Alan decided to write a book so we dig deep into the contents the book, and understand Alan’s career and see what we can learn from his overseas knowledge and experience.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Striking out on your own in the industry is the natural impulse for those with experience. Opportunities that once seemed distant become a reality when we absorb the wisdom of others.
• When you hit a brick wall in terms of the administrational governance of certain countries, it's best to realise you're licked, count your losses and move on.
• If you have an offer to travel and work in other countries, always make sure you do your due diligence on not just the company itself, but the country and its culture and values. You need to align with all of it.
• We learn by the stories of others, and take teachings from the experiences they have had. This is why it's vital that all of life and its adventures are documented in some way.

BEST MOMENTS

'I raised a few bucks, drilled a few holes'

'We realised that being in Ecuador was not sensible at the time'

'Do some research on the country you're going to'

'You need three or four years' experience!'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Dig Deep – The Mining Podcast on iTunes

Overseas and Underground : Adventures of a Modern Cornish Miner - https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Matthews-Alan-F/Overseas-and-Underground--Adventures-of-a-Modern-Cornish-Miner/9781912015153

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.

CONTACT METHOD

rob@mining-international.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

Podcast Description

Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.