When you look around at things you use every day, the majority of them are made of materials that need to be mined, either using underground or surface extraction methods. This applied in the past, applies now and will apply in the future, also for example in the exploitation of new raw materials from the universe.
Mineral extraction is a global phenomenon and we have had long-term experience. No way we are afraid of the future. Nowadays, the majority of mining companies are owned and controlled by international companies that extract mineral resources worldwide. Thanks to this, after graduation you can find jobs around the globe.