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This episode discusses the impact of mining on Northern Ontario's economy and future with insights from industry expert Bryan Wilson.

This episode explores the impact of the Canadian Ecology Centre's Teachers Mining Tours, which help educators and students get a firsthand look at modern mining and the many career paths it offers. The mining sector issues a challenge to help the environmental education centre. Our guest is Bryan Wilson, Senior Vice President of Operations, Ontario at Equinox Gold's Greenstone Mine. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Brian shares how mining has changed over the years, from advances in safety and technology to the growing demand for skilled workers. 0:00 – Intro 6:53 – Modern Mining & Technology 13:28 – Mental Health in Mining 21:13 – Teachers Mining Tours 30:09 – Careers & Hiring in Mining

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