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Sonora Certifies First Cohort in International ‘Train the Trainer’ Mining Program

Using virtual reality and world-class teaching methods, the program aims to professionalize Sonora’s mining workforce as part of its sustainable energy strategy.

Overview

  • Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño presented certificates to 20 university instructors and mining executives after they completed the inaugural ‘Train the Trainer’ course in Hermosillo.
  • Mining Skills Australia and the Australian Embassy in Mexico partnered to design the curriculum and deliver hands-on training in safety, sustainability and efficiency.
  • Participants used virtual reality simulations and advanced pedagogies to master global best practices for instructing mining teams.
  • The initiative operates under Plan Sonora de Energías Sostenibles as a key measure to develop technical capacity tied to the state’s energy transition goals.
  • Australian Ambassador Rachel Moseley hailed the collaboration as a significant enhancement of Mexico–Australia ties in technical education and resource development.