In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, mining advocate Morgan Murphy breaks down the future of work in Ontario’s booming mining industry.
From underground tours to video campaigns and real talk with youth, she’s on a mission to shift the story — and show that mining is more than just rocks.
We cover everything from career paths and skilled trades, to women in mining, Indigenous partnerships, environmental impact, and why Gen Z is key to the industry's future.
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Meet Morgan Murphy: Advocate, Storyteller & Tour Leader
06:30 - Toronto to Timmins
10:15 - What Youth Don’t Know About Their Phones & the Earth
14:20 - Skilled Trades vs. University
17:50 - Earning While Learning: Apprenticeships & 6-Figure Jobs
21:40 - What Modern Mine Sites Really Look Like
25:30 - Environmental Monitoring, Safety Culture & Tech Innovation
29:00 - Mining and Mental Health
32:15 - Indigenous Partnerships
36:00 - Women in Mining
39:30 - Future Pathways
43:00 - Final Thoughts
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