Stuart Burgess

Professional abandoned mine explorer turned entrepreneur and leading mining consultant. Co-founder and Chairman of Burgex Mining Consultants @MineConsulting

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Hey you! Yes you, check out my podcast I make every week with my ex-wife: https://t.co/hxZvqDQPAh

#mining #mineralexploration #Entrepreneurship #criticalminerals #podcast

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Geology is advancing rapidly! Understanding tectonic processes and continental formation, like mountain ranges and fault lines, finally makes sense of the landscape. It's all connected. #Geology #EarthScience

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Geology's excitement lies in its complexity. While science builds predictable models, no two geological locations are identical. Exploring uncharted territories with new theories offers the thrill of potentially being the first to understand it. #Geology #Exploration #Science

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Obsessed with maps and hiking, a geology class led to a lifelong passion for volcanoes and tectonics. A broad background in geochemistry and mapping paved the way from academia to a unique role in mining, proving transferrable skills are key. #Geology #Mining

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Geology is a dynamic science, constantly evolving. Unlike fixed fields like math, it demands continuous learning and adaptation. What we understand today could be radically different in 50-100 years, and that's the exciting part. #Geology #Science #Learning

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Excited to welcome our second senior geologist! They applied because they want to learn across all commodities, not get stuck in one. Embracing the unknown and seeking broad experience is key. #Geology #CareerGrowth

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

@terrybali We are ready!

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

A stark split is emerging: older professionals embrace AI for career ease, while younger people view it as a threat. For new grads, the future likely holds roles as skilled tradespeople, AI masters, or entrepreneurs—the paths AI *can't* easily replicate. #FutureOfWork #AI

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The global economy is pivoting from globalism to sovereignty, shifting supply chains to resource nationalism and friendshoring. This structural change is confirmed by critical minerals summits, domestic refining initiatives, and more. #GlobalEconomy #MarketTrends#GlobalEconomy

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Geology departments are closing, and the US graduates only 400 mining professionals annually compared to China's 20,000. Experienced professionals are so scarce, they're 'retired' multiple times but kept on contract. #Mining #Geology #STEM

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Goldman Sachs has a $5,400 price target for year-end, but silver's story is even stronger. Despite record industrial demand, silver is in its 5th consecutive year of supply deficit. #Silver #Investing #Commodities

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Remember the days of 640x480 cameras? Even with those 'joke' cameras, separated by distance, we achieved stereoscopic vision. We even set up monitors and a stereoscope to see Mars images in 3D. It was a blast! #SpaceTech #History

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Did you know landfills can look identical to geological cross-sections? Pioneers discovered edible hot dogs in sealed landfills, where compaction limits decomposition. It's a surprisingly geological process! #ScienceFacts #Environment

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

My mother thought I was 'looking for gold' when I entered industrials. That's a lack of respect for a field worth double the base and precious metals combined. Industrials are seriously undervalued. #Industrials #Investing

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

An engineer's unexpected path from NASA's Viking mission on Mars to the coal mines of Illinois. Discover the surprising insights gained from mining engineers resistant to new technology. #Innovation #Mining #Tech

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Landfills aren't just garbage heaps; they're geological marvels. The way materials settle, like foreset crossbeds in ancient sands, reveals a surprisingly ordered, geologic process at play. #Geology #Landfills

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Starting with keys to a new truck and a credit card for abandoned mine exploration, this journey led to rehoused Apple computers in 19-inch racks and hauling a trailer of tech. #Entrepreneurship #SoftwareDevelopment

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Sherlock Holmes might be fictional, but his creator Conan Doyle pioneered forensic geology. Even fictional detectives can inspire real-world science! #ForensicScience #SherlockHolmes

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Technology has revolutionized workflows. What once took two years now takes two months, thanks to advancements like handheld GPS and Google Earth. Productivity has increased by orders of magnitude, transforming how tasks are approached. #TechProgress #Productivity

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

Chasing a summer job led to an unexpected career. Trading academia for exploration, a 20-year-old was handed keys to a new truck and a credit card to find abandoned mines. It was love at first discovery. #CareerChange #Exploration

[Stuart Burgess @MineExplorer]

From sewing choir gowns to uncovering hidden graves – a geophysicist found his passion in a unique volunteer group. It's exploration, just like mineral discovery, but with a 48-hour deadline instead of 5 years. #ForensicScience #Exploration