The Mining People Polling/Media Centre

Welcome to the Mining People Polling/Media Centre. We want to know what you think on a broad range of mining, recruitment, human resources (HR) & other mining industry topics.

Please contribute your thoughts below via our most current poll question or browse the archives of previous questions. If you have a question or wish to submit a topic for discussion, please email the team.

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If you are looking for deep insights into the mining markets and would like MPi to conduct some targeted industry research on your behalf then please email us.

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Current Poll

Tell us what you think: What does 2021 hold for mining? 

With the messy year that was 2020 drawing to a close, we want to know what people in mining think 2021 holds for our industry. Let us know!

What do you think the outlook for the mining industry generally is in 2021, compared to 2020?
What do you think of the outlook for your mining job prospects in 2021, compared to 2020?
What do you think of the outlook for mining salaries in 2021, compared to 2020?
Please tell us about yourself. I am currently employed in mining
Are you thinking about leaving the industry in 2021?

Thanks so much for taking part in this Mining People Polling/Media Centre poll. We’ll publish the results on our website next month. You can see the results of some of our other recent polls below!

As reported in

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  • Kalgoorlie Miner logo
  • Mining News logo
  • National Mining Chronicle logo
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  • Staffing Industry Analyst logo
  • The West Australian logo
  • The Brief logo
  • Mining Technology logo

Previous Polls

Date Name Votes
July 2017 How do you feel about the impact of increasing automation throughout the mining industry? Please just choose one option. 374
May 2017 What method, have you found to be the most effective, in searching for a job? (Please make ONE choice only) 355
April 2017 Do you think illicit drug usage by mining employees is becoming a bigger issue for mining companies? (Please select just one option) 791
March 2017 Major Iron Ore miners in WA have paid $0.25/tonne in State royalties since 1966. A political party suggests increasing this. The amount aside, do you agree? 449
February 2017 Why did you leave your last job? IMPORTANT NOTE: We appreciate there is often several reasons for leaving, but please just select the most significant one. 642
December 2016 Does your workplace provide an environment and culture that is sensitive to and supportive of women in the workplace? Select just ONE of the options below. 342
December 2016 What do you want to read about in MPi LIFE? Please select your top 5 preferences. 14
November 2016 Have you ever slightly (or more) exaggerated your skills/experience to increase your chances of getting a job? Select just one of the options below: 439
September 2016 Would you be willing to take a pay cut if it meant your site/company would remain financially viable and stay open? 229
August 2016 What takes priority for you when searching for your next job opportunity? 199

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