Above The Ground With The Mining Mechanic
When the equipment breaks they work diligently and fast to get it back up and running. Underground or above sun or rain the pressure is always there to be as quick and efficient as possible.
hardhat
6
Sep
30
Aug
3rd Generation Miner
I photographed Vanessa (3rd generation miner) and her Scoop Tram 10 years ago next month. I have also been lucky enough to photograph her sister and dad who are both in the Mining Industry with Vale as well. This was before high visibility PPE was required at Vale at all times while on site in Ontario which changed from blue to high vis orange on July 1st 2016.
22
Jun
The Brightest Things Underground Are The People | International Mining Photographer
Where the underground world is a dark place with next to no lighting your cap lamps bring some minor brightness to the people that work and interact with each other in this environment. The Hellas Gold people I met in Greece were amazing and even though with a few we had the language barrier it was easy to connect with them as they take pride in their jobs, the company and the people they work with. Its a challenge to capture images with such minimal light but when you do you get a true feeling of the darkness that is always present in the underground.
15
Jun
Underground In Greece | Mining Industrial Photographer
Miners grab rods from their supply and ready them for the boom lift as it makes its way into the area. Yesterday I spent some time underground at the Olympias site here in Greece where I quickly photographed miners, Jumbo’s, haul trucks and boom lifts.
© 2023 James Hodgins Miningphotog
