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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Current Poll

Has mining helped you set yourself up financially?

Over the years many people have been attracted to the mining industry by the promise of big salaries and the commonly held idea that “a few years working FIFO can set you up for life”. With tax time just around the corner, we wanted to find out how mining industry employees are setting themselves up financially. All responses are completely anonymous.

Were you originally attracted to a career in mining by the idea of “setting yourself up” financially?
What were your financial priorities when you joined the industry? (Number in order of priority)
  • Getting some cash in the bank
  • Buying my own home (including paying off the mortgage, renovations, etc.)
  • Investing in stocks and shares
  • Investing in property (rental properties, holiday homes, etc.)
  • Living the good life (travel, toys, etc.)
  • Saving for retirement
  • Paying off my existing debts
  • Saving enough money to follow my dreams
  • Being able to give my family better opportunities
  • Other (please specify below)
Do you have a financial plan in place?
Do you top up your superannuation contributions?
Do you invest in mining stocks?
Has mining helped you achieve your financial goals?

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

Previous Polls

Date Name Votes
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
August 2016 Do you work in the Professional/Technical space in the Mining Industry? We want to know what social media platforms you use. 47
August 2016 Do you work in the Trades/Operating space in the Mining Industry? We want to know what social media platforms you use. 91
July 2016 Which one of these would you say the personality of most successful METALLURGISTS is most closely related to: 103
July 2016 Which one of these would you say the personality of most successful GEOLOGISTS is most closely related to: 140

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