What expenses should mining companies cover when hiring inexperienced staff?

The latest survey conducted by the Mining People International (MPi) Polling/Media Centre canvassed the industry to find out what they think.

by Steve Heather · Jan 25, 2019

Career Services

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Mining & health: why wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility

The benefits of a healthy, supported workforce are well researched. Here’s how that could look in mining.

by Gail Rogers · Mar 11, 2019

Treat your mining job search like you would selling a house

Here are six tips from real estate that will help you win your next mining job.

by Gail Rogers · Feb 18, 2019

Summer holidays are over!

Raise your hand if you started your break over the festive season with great intentions of finally getting around to those jobs you always seem to put off at weekends or R&R?

by Gail Rogers · Feb 11, 2019

Human Resources/Lifestyle

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Are your hiring managers flirting with trouble in interviews?

Could your hiring managers be in breach of your HR policies? Even worse, are they asking illegal questions?

by Gail Rogers · Mar 06, 2019

‘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

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

Recruitment

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How to end the jousting and hit mining recruitment nirvana

Many job interviews feel like a verbal jousting match, with company and candidate second-guessing what the other wants.

by Steve Heather · Feb 25, 2019

What is worse, no hire or a poor hire?

As the mining industry heads into another skills shortage, it may be time to weigh up the cost of a bad hire vs no hire.

by Gail Rogers · Feb 08, 2019

The balance: how much can I earn working in a residential mining job?

Does a residential mining job impact how much you can earn compared to a FIFO job?

by Dan Hatch · Feb 01, 2019

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

Technical

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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.

Leadership and Business

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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