Geologists study the physical structure and composition of the Earth as well as the tectonic processes that shape our planet.

In mining, geologists study the relationship between geology and ore formation and play a critical role in discovering and extracting mineral resources.

They are responsible for assessing geological data in order to shape short-term and long-term mine production. Geologists are involved in the entire life-cycle of mines; from exploration to find the minerals to be mined, during the mining process and extraction of the minerals, to the rehabilitation of the mine site once mining is finished