Beneath the Surface Blog
News and announcements from the cave mining community.
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New Faces: Meet Our Latest Cave Mining Forum Sponsors and Partners
As we continue to expand, so does the incredible support from our Cave Mining Forum Sponsors committed to advancing the field of cave mining. The growth of CMF depends on…
How Cave Mining Forum Sponsorships Help Keep the Forum Accessible to All
Become A Cave Mining Forum Sponsor Today! The Cave Mining Forum (CMF) was created to connect people across the industry: students, consultants, operators, academics, and senior professionals. At its core,…
How to Build Your Reputation As a Thought Leader in the Cave Mining Forum
In the cave mining industry, knowledge is more than just information. It combines experience with perspective and the willingness to share both these things. The Cave Mining Forum (CMF) was…
Maximizing the Value of Cave Mining Research Through the Cave Mining Forum
For professionals working in the cave mining industry, finding accurate, relevant, and applicable technical knowledge can be a challenge. Information exists across dozens of platforms, in conference proceedings, research papers,…
Who Are the Moderators Behind CMF? Meet Your Advisory Board Members of the Cave Mining Forum Community
The Cave Mining Forum community is built on a simple idea: people learn faster and solve harder problems when they learn together. Behind the discussions you see on the site…
Digging Deeper: Where to Find Cave Mining Research and How the Forum Builds on It
Finding robust, up-to-date cave mining research isn’t as simple as opening a textbook or running a quick search. Cave mining involves complex geotechnical behaviour, specialized design approaches, and evolving practices…
6 Mining Community Forums for Cave Mining & Underground Mining Professionals
Finding reliable online mining community forums to talk through the complexities of cave mining isn’t always straightforward. The mining industry covers countless commodities and methods, but block and panel caving…
Can a Forum Replace a Conference? The Pros and Cons for Mining Professionals Networking Online
The mining industry has always relied on connection. Whether you’re solving operational problems, sharing research, or exploring partnerships, communication across companies, roles, and continents is part of the work. Historically,…
The Power of Networking: Why Connections Matter More Than Ever in the Cave Mining Industry
In a field as complex and specialized as cave mining, expertise is only one part of the equation. The other, often underestimated part, is connection. Who you know and how…
Who’s Inside the Cave Mining Forum (And Why You Should Join Them)
The Cave Mining Forum (CMF) is all about connection. Specifically, connecting the people who make this industry work. While many forums claim to be for professionals, CMF is designed by…
Mentorship in the Cave Mining Forum: Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Futures
Mentorship has always been a vital part of the mining industry. In a field as complex, technical, and often high-stakes as cave mining, the transfer of knowledge from experienced professionals…
Meet Jarek Jakubec, Founder of Cave Mining Forum
The Cave Mining Forum (CMF) stands as a pivotal platform for professionals in the cave mining industry, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. At the heart of this initiative is…
How Students and New Professionals Can Leverage the Cave Mining Forum
For students or emerging professionals in the cave mining profession, the Cave Mining Forum (CMF) offers more than just another online platform. It’s *the* place to ask questions, build relationships,…
How to Make the Most of Your Cave Mining Forum Membership
Joining the Cave Mining Forum (CMF) is just the beginning. To truly maximize your experience and make the most of your Cave Mining Forum membership, you’ll want to explore the…
The Official Launch of Cave Mining Forum (CMF): Explore Features, Memberships, and Sponsorship Opportunities
The launch of Cave Mining Forum (CMF) is official and we are live! Built to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the cave mining industry, CMF is a one-of-a-kind platform where…
Safe Mining Practices: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Mine Safety and Worker Protection
The Evolution of Safe Mining Practices The history of safe mining practices is marked by tragedy and triumph, with each major disaster leading to significant reforms and improvements in safety…
Launch & Beta Testing Update
Welcome to the Cave Mining Forum: Your New Hub for Knowledge Sharing, Collaboration, and Innovation in the Cave Mining Industry! We are thrilled to have you onboard for the new…
Introduction to Cave Mining: Advantages, Features, and Key Players
What is Cave Mining? Cave mining, for those who are new to the term, is a highly specialized, large-scale method of underground mining used to extract large orebodies efficiently. The…
Introducing the Launch of the New Cave Mining Forum
We’re excited to launch the new Cave Mining Forum in September! The Forum was founded by Jarek Jakubec, a corporate consultant with SRK Vancouver, with a mission to provide a…
Latest Posts
- New Faces: Meet Our Latest Cave Mining Forum Sponsors and Partners
- How Cave Mining Forum Sponsorships Help Keep the Forum Accessible to All
- How to Build Your Reputation As a Thought Leader in the Cave Mining Forum
- Maximizing the Value of Cave Mining Research Through the Cave Mining Forum
- Who Are the Moderators Behind CMF? Meet Your Advisory Board Members of the Cave Mining Forum Community