Addressing the skills shortage- catch 'em early!

In my recent postings on the skills shortage in the minerals industry (postings of 25th August and 9th September) I highlighted the need to encourage young people to join the mining industry by recruiting young scientists at school leaving age.

But mine surveyor Jake Harris has taken a different approach, with the publication of two books aimed at young children, taking them on rhyming adventures in underground and open-pit mines, educational journeys that help explain the machines and processes behind mining operations. 

The books are perfect for those working in the industry, or those wanting to educate their children on where metals and minerals come from.

Working Deep Down Underground, the first of the two books, is the product of just over 14 months of work between Jake and the popular mining animators, Mining Boom. The words were penned by Jake during flights back and forth to his mine site in Western Australia. 

Working Deep Down In The Pit is the second installment of the book series and it explores what goes on in open pit mining. Jake worked in Kalgoorlie's open pits in the early 2010's and this helped him write the book.