End-to-end marketplace for the mining industry

Connecting mining companies with exceptional service providers directly and digitally, streamlining sourcing, payments and everything in between.

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Two large yellow Volvo dump trucks working in a rocky open-pit mine.Two yellow Volvo dump trucks parked on a dirt mining site with rocky terrain.Profile card of Malik Jones, geologist with 9+ years experience located in Perth, Western Australia, with ABN approval, background check, public liability insurance, and a five-star rating.Job listing for Gold Field Specialist at GoldHaven from 15 Oct 2025 to 20 Apr 2026, requiring on-site drilling and analysis with estimated value $83,200 and an Apply button.
Mining companies

We value your time as much as you do

We help you find the right people faster and manage everything in one place.

Admin simplified

Job listings to payments on a single platform.

Flat 6.6% commission

The lowest rate in the industry.
Industrial conveyor belts and machinery processing dirt or sand under a cloudy sky.Job listing for Precious Metals Exploration at Lodestone Horizons, open from 11 Sep 2025 to 11 Oct 2025, with 11 applicants received, seeking a remote 2x2 role for soil sampling, mapping, and data analysis.Profile card of Daniel Kerr, geologist with 7+ years experience, showing contract acceptance and fees: $12,320 geology, $739.20 pickaxe, total $13,059.20, with a Schedule payments button.
Man wearing glasses, a navy knit beanie, and an orange jacket looking downward outdoors.Profile card of Nathan Briggs, a senior exploration geologist in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, with 14+ years of experience, ABN approval, and public liability insurance, offering a downloadable resume.Testimonial card with a photo of a smiling woman labeled Aisha Morgan from Orelynx Mining, rating five stars and praising Nathan as reliable and highly skilled.
Mining companies

Work with professional exceptional experts

For some ok is 'good enough', we are guessing that’s not why you are here. We host the best of the best, who are rated and reviewed after contracts.

Verified reviews

See feedback from other mining companies on service provider profiles.

Detailed profiles

Match with the right expert based on skills and experience.
Geologists

Work with freedom and control

Negotiate directly with companies, set your own rates, and choose who you want to work with. You’re in control.

Access to varied job listings

Work on your terms with companies you believe in.

Negotiate directly

Directly negotiate with companies, no surprises.
Open-pit mine with terraced excavation and winding road, under a partly cloudy sky.Job offer for Remote Copper Site Assessment at Oreline Resources from 11 Sep 2025 to 30 May 2026 with $800 per day pay, with options to Accept, Reject, or Counter.Message from Linh Tran requesting to raise the rate to $850 per day due to travel and remote site, with new total $148,000 and a Submit counter button.
Worker wearing a blue shirt and helmet shoveling red dirt near construction machinery on a site.User interface box showing an unsigned contract with a prompt to sign, featuring 'Revise' and 'Sign' buttons.Job listing card with photo of Daniel Kerr from Redlode Mining Co. seeking a geologist for a short-term sampling project, total pay $16,800, with an Apply button.
Geologists

We take the busyness out of business

We handle the marketing and admin, so you can focus on the work.

Outsourced marketing

Get discovered without self-promotion.

All-in-one business flow

From job listings to getting paid, it’s all in one place.

Crafted with care for the people in our industry, eliminating the need for middlemen and high fees. We restore control, trust and clarity.

How it works

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Post job listings

Share what you need and attract the right experts.
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Search for candidates

Browse verified geologists and service providers.
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Negotiate rates

Agree directly on scope, rates, and timelines.
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Send contracts

Handle contracts and start the project.
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Pay for resources

Pay only for completed work through the platform.
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Apply for job listings

Browse roles and submit applications directly.
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Get discovered

Receive inquiries from mining companies looking for your expertise.
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Negotiate your rate

Set your own terms with full transparency.
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Sign and start

Accept the offer and begin your next project.
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Get paid fast

Payment is handled securely through the platform once work is complete.
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Meet the founder

Pickaxe was founded in response to the painfully slow, expensive and fragmented nature of hiring in the mining industry. We are on a mission to make sourcing and paying experts faster, fairer and more transparent.

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FAQs

Get quick answers to common questions about our end-to-end marketplace.

How does Pickaxe work?

Pickaxe is an end-to-end marketplace connecting mining companies with vetted professional providers. We simplify hiring through a streamlined, transparent platform.

What are the fees?

We offer the industry's lowest commission rates at 6.6% including GST, with no hidden charges. Free job listings and platform signup make talent acquisition more cost-effective.

Is the platform secure?

We prioritize data security and professional verification. Before a contract is fully accepted each provider must provide a valid ABN, a background check, upload insurance documentation and register for payments, all of which are approved by us.

How do payments work?

Secure payment processing allows direct transactions between companies and professionals. We facilitate transparent, safe financial interactions.

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