As a Mine Manager, you will need to master following:

• communicate on minerals issues
• communicate on the environmental impact of mining
• deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
• ensure mining records are maintained
• evaluate mine development projects
• identify process improvements
• impact of geological factors on mining operations
• interface with anti-mining lobbyists
• manage mining plant equipment
• mine safety legislation
• mining engineering
• monitor mine production
• oversee mine planning activities

More generally, a mine manager is also versed in:

• address problems critically
• assess operating cost
• communicate with customers
• develop health and safety strategies in mining
• electricity
• ensure compliance with safety legislation
• forecast organisational risks
• manage commercial risks
• manage emergency procedures
• manage staff
• optimise financial performance
• present reports
• supervise staff
• think proactively

It also helps to know the following:

• apply transportation management concepts
• investigate mine accidents
• mechanical engineering
• train mine engineers
• chemistry
• economics
• electrical engineering
• geology
• health and safety hazards underground
• prepare scientific reports
• troubleshoot