Consultancy: Mining Skills, Methods & Strategies

At ZGC, we believe sharing knowledge drives progress for the entire artisanal mining community. As such, we offer extensive trainings designed to coach small-scale miners and new entrants on the requisite capabilities, techniques, and best practices for efficient, sustainable gemstone mining.

Our skilled geologists have combined field expertise across the mining lifecycle. In our coaching program, these veterans explain optimal protocols for surveying, access tunneling, extraction, sorting, assessment, and site remediation. We share time-honored strategies for maximizing yield of your gem deposit.

In field visits to active sites, program participants gain first-hand guidance on implementation. We provide hands-on mentoring as you practice vital skills from mapping ore grade variability to safely operating extraction tools. Our goal is building comprehensive competence.

Beyond technical skills, our coaching focuses on risk management, operational optimization, and business acumen. We teach miners to evaluate economic variables, target high-value ore zones, and run safe, profitable sites. Guidance is also provided on securing financing and complying with ethical sourcing standards for accessing lucrative modern supply chains.

By participating in our Mining Skills Coaching program, artisanal miners and new operators benefit from generations of hard-won knowledge. You gain the insights and capabilities needed to execute maximally productive, sustainable gemstone mining delivering value for your family, community, and financing partners.