Mine managers control, direct, plan and coordinate mining production activities. They have statutory responsibility for safety and are also responsible for environmental impact. They oversee the acquisition, installation, maintenance and storage of mining plant and equipment. They lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Conferring with other managers to set production quotas, plan extraction sites and develop policies for the removal of raw materials;
(b) Evaluating efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedule or equipment when necessary;
(c) Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements;
(d) Controlling the operation of plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of equipment;
(e) Establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs;
(f) Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment;
(g) Controlling the preparation of production records and reports;
(h) Coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements;
(i) Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting mineral extraction operations and the environment;
(j) Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.