Forestry and Mining

In mining, many aspects often required forward thinking, such as in the case of forestry. A significant amount of wood was needed for tunnel construction. Spruce, fir, and larch were the preferred tree species for mining activities and had to be locally planted or purchased. These intentionally cultivated forests had to be nurtured and cared for over 70 to 80 years until harvest. Here, we are in one of the last forests that are the result of this "forest culture."

Specifically, wood was needed for tunnel support in order to secure the tunnels properly. The ‚timbering‘ had to be precise - hence the derivation of the carpenter‘s profession. Larch wood was preferred, known for its unique moisture resistance and durability. Another crucial factor was the ‚warning‘ aspect. Larch wood creaks and groans long before it breaks. This was of great importance for the survival of the miners.

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Workers in the mine

In mining there were different names for the workers:

Miners, also known as miners or hewers, use their tools to extract valuable raw materials such as coal or ore. Without the miner, we would not have the valuable materials that we use in our cars or mobile phones.

The foreman is something like a "minder" in the mine. He makes sure that everything is safe and that everyone does their job properly. The foreman looks after safety in the mine.

The blaster is responsible for using explosives, such as dynamite, to blast boulders out of the mountain. This makes it easier to get hold of the valuable materials.

All these miners work together as a team so that the valuable raw materials in the mine can be extracted safely and quickly.

Workers in the mine

There are different professions in mining, and each has its own important task:

The miner, also known as a miner or hewer, is the person who works deep in the mine and extracts raw materials such as coal or ore. Using tools such as pickaxes and drills, they break open the rock to extract the valuable materials. These raw materials are very important because we use them in many everyday objects, for example in cars or mobile phones.

The foreman is a kind of supervisor in the mine. He ensures that work is carried out safely and that all workers perform their tasks correctly. The foreman checks that the safety regulations are adhered to so that nobody is injured. He is crucial for safety underground, as working in the mine can be dangerous.

The blaster is responsible for blasting large rocks. Using explosives such as dynamite, he blasts away parts of the rock. This makes it easier for the miners to reach the deeper raw materials. Without the blaster, it would be much more difficult and time-consuming to get the valuable materials out of the mountain.

All these workers have to work closely together to extract the raw materials safely and efficiently. Everyone has an important role to play in keeping the mine running smoothly.

Workers in the mine

There are various professions in mining, all of which play an important role:

Miners, often called miners or hewers, work deep underground, extracting raw materials such as coal or ore. Using tools such as pickaxes and drills, they break up the rock to extract the valuable materials that we need in many everyday objects such as cars and mobile phones.

The foreman is the supervisor in the mine and ensures that work is carried out safely and smoothly. He supervises the workers, checks that safety regulations are being adhered to and makes sure that nobody is injured. As mining harbours many dangers, his role is essential for the safety of the entire workforce.

The blaster, on the other hand, is responsible for the targeted blasting of large boulders. With the help of explosives such as dynamite, he creates space to loosen the rock and facilitate access to deeper-lying raw materials. Without him, it would be much more difficult to access these materials, as manually removing large rocks would be very time-consuming.

These professions are highly interdependent and all workers must work well together to extract the raw materials efficiently and safely. Their co-operation ensures that operations in the mine run smoothly and that the valuable raw materials can be extracted.