‘It’s a family town’: there’s more to Kalgoorlie than mining

Kalgoorlie is not just a mining town. It’s a thriving regional community with a busy calendar of events.

by Dan Hatch · Jan 14, 2019

Why disruptors are your best asset

Why working with the person that always asks why, could be just the remedy your team needs in 2019?

by Gail Rogers · Jan 07, 2019

Let’s call out ageism in the mining industry

It is time we all considered our contribution to ageism in the workplace.

by Gail Rogers · Dec 17, 2018

How a residential mining job could fast-track your career

Here’s how working in a residential mining community can help advance your mining career.

by Dan Hatch · Nov 14, 2018

With mining salaries moving, here’s how to hire at the right price

Here are four tricks to help you offer the right salary level to ensure you attract the best possible candidates.

by Dan Hatch · Dec 31, 2018

Why Christmas and summer holidays are the perfect mining recruitment times

The Christmas and summer holiday period are actually fantastic times for mining recruitment.

by Dan Hatch · Dec 27, 2018

How to attract experienced people back into the mining industry

Is it time to look at candidates with an experience gap, in order to plug the skills gap?

by Dan Hatch · Dec 03, 2018

Geologists in hot demand as exploration spending booms

Mining exploration budgets are booming and that's having an effect on geology jobs.

by Dan Hatch · Nov 26, 2018

Battery blip: why have lithium and cobalt taken a hit?

What does the fall in lithium and cobalt prices mean for all those mining jobs we've been promised?

by Dan Hatch · Aug 17, 2018

Tools to help you stay connected on your swing

Six of the best online tools for staying connected with friends and family while you're FIFO

by Lindsay McPhee · Nov 29, 2017

5 mining industry podcasts you should listen to

There aren't too many podcasts specialising in the mining industry, but here are five worth your time.

by Dan Hatch · Jun 07, 2017

Here's how the mining industry is using drones

How the mining industry is using drones to make production more safe and efficient.

How a residential mining job could fast-track your career

Here’s how working in a residential mining community can help advance your mining career.

by Dan Hatch · Nov 14, 2018

Here’s the data that shows mining's turnaround

Want to see what the mining industry's recovery over the past year looks like in charts and graphs?

by Dan Hatch · Nov 08, 2018

Is it really about who you know versus what you know?

Does who you know in the mining industry outweigh what you know? We look at this age-old adage and whether it's still relevant in the workforce today.

by Beatrice Thomas · Oct 30, 2018

What are HR jobs paying in mining right now?

Find out what you could earn as an HR professional in the Australian mining industry.

by Dan Hatch · Oct 26, 2018

Is training unskilled people the answer to mining's skills shortage?

Our latest mining industry poll took a fresh look at mining’s skills shortage.

by Steve Heather · Dec 24, 2018

POLL: Are mining salary moves consistent with employee expectations?

With mining's skills shortage biting, salaries are on the move. But are they moving in line with employee expectations?

by Steve Heather · Nov 13, 2018

Is there a gender pay gap in mining and how big is it?

Do people who work in mining have any clear idea of the pay gap between men and women in our industry?

by Steve Heather · Oct 17, 2018

7 tips for writing a cover letter for a mining job

Cover letter writing is an art. Here’s how to do it well and win the job.

by Stephanie O'Brien · Oct 12, 2018