People, pricing and production subsidies – navigating cyclical nickel.
Nickel’s fall into the doldrums has sparked a rapid rationalisation of plans and projects by mining companies involved in the commodity. While redundancies are inevitable, my advice is to do everything you can to hang on to your best people. Here’s why.
5 things great business leaders do in meetings
The world's greatest business leaders and their strategies for holding meetings
Does mining have a gen Z problem?
The generation born between 1997 and 2012 is actively turning its back on mining, despite boundless opportunities, big salaries and great career paths. What do we do now?
Why even a small lie on a mining job application is a big mistake
Is a little white lie on your application for a mining job or your resume really going to matter?
How to avoid 5 common mining industry recruitment mistakes
Being a mining industry recruiter in a skills shortage can be intense even when things are running smoothly, so here are our tips for avoiding 5 common and costly mistakes.
Advice for anyone in mining experiencing a mid-career crisis
Having a mid-career crisis? If you’re ready for a change but don’t know what it is yet, here’s our expert advice.
Are you a mining industry micromanager? (And how to stop)
There are many reasons mining industry leaders become micromanagers. Are you one? Here’s how to work out if you are, and how to stop.
7 tips for writing a cover letter for a mining job
Cover letter writing is an art. Here’s how to do it well, get the attention of recruiters and win the mining job of your dreams.
How to recruit the best talent in a mining skills shortage
Here are 6 tips to help ensure you’re recruiting top talent during mining’s skills shortage.
A note on mental health and the mining industry
In MPi’s June 2021 poll, we want to find out how well the mining industry responds to employees experiencing mental health difficulties. Have your say!
Seize Covid ‘perfect storm’ to restructure mining, analysts urge
A new report from EY has identified 10 areas the mining industry can change in the post-coronavirus era to ensure a stronger future.
10 tips to futureproof your mining career
Is it ever possible to futureproof your career in the mining and resources sector?
Where your mining recruitment or job search goes wrong
Too many recruiters are guilty of not reading resumes properly and not returning calls. It’s time to change.
4 reasons to get an interview coach (if you want the mining job)
Are you getting interviews but no offers? Here are four reasons to consider using an interview coach.
How to use lawyers in mining, life, and business generally
Mining People MD Steve Heather looks at how to use lawyers correctly - and the wider lessons for life and business.
Mining's women take centre stage
If you missed this year's Women in Mining event in Perth, here's what happened.
Let’s ALL call out harassment in the mining industry
Too often victims of harassment and bullying are unable to speak up, and witnesses remain silent.
Getting enough sleep is a mining safety issue
Sleep deprivation is bad for your health and can be dangerous on a mine site. Let's take a look at the signs.
We stand on the shoulders of giants
Diggers and Dealers was a great reminder that we all stand on the shoulders of those who went before us.
Diggers 2018 wrap: Next-gen leaders bring great energy
Diggers and Dealers 2018 proved a new generation of mining industry leadership is flourishing.