In the Skillings Mining Review May 2022 edition, we turn our attention to the critical intersection of climate change and mining education. Our cover story, “Oklahoma Report: Climate Change Plays Chaos With Mining Education,” highlights how shifting weather patterns, energy policies, and public debate are disrupting the pipeline of future mining talent. The report raises urgent questions about workforce readiness and the sector’s ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world.
This issue also explores the flow of capital in mining with “Cash Abundance in the Mining Sector?”, profiles industry leaders like Ta M. Li of Tetra Tech, and revisits the long arc of mining from ancient practices to modern technology. We feature insights on uranium mining leadership controversies, the rise of lithium partnerships in India and Australia, and fresh perspectives on U.S. mining education policy.
From crude steel statistics to nickel price volatility, this edition delivers the global context and hard facts that mining professionals need to stay ahead.

