Mining jobs critical in a renewable-powered future
To create a clean, green future powered by renewable energy, mining—and mining jobs—is going to be as important as ever.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 20, 2021
Do we really need to look overseas for talent? Idea #2
Could tertiary qualified professionals within the coal industry become a source of talent for the broader metalliferous industry?
by Tony Turton · Sep 15, 2021
Is subsidised housing the key to Kalgoorlie’s skills shortage?
Polling suggests subsidised housing and living costs could be the key to encouraging FIFO workers to switch to a residential role in Kalgoorlie.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 14, 2021
Do we really need to look overseas for talent? Idea #1
Over the last 6 months, there has been a rising groundswell of commentary promoting the need to head offshore in search of talent. With significant risks surrounding people's real technical capability as well as cultural fit, is this really the panacea that's being suggested or are there other avenues available to us?
by Tony Turton · Sep 13, 2021
Good news and bad news for women in mining
For women in the mining industry, recent weeks have provided a mixed bag of news about representation and pay.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 09, 2021
What mining’s fast adoption of autonomous trucks means for jobs
The Australian mining industry is leading the way when it comes to autonomous haulage trucks. That’s good news for people with mining jobs. Here’s why.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 06, 2021
Are you happy at work? Take our job sentiment survey
MPi is polling sentiment within the Australian mining industry to gauge how well the industry is doing and where there’s room to improve.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 01, 2021
Mining is back: let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past
With the mining industry's fortunes improving, now is a good time to revisit the mistakes of the last boom.
Would you move to Kalgoorlie if the government paid you?
Kalgoorlie is a town desperate for workers to move there and begin to call it home. But would you move there if the government paid you?
by Beatrice Thomas · Aug 16, 2021
Poll shows clear consensus on how to solve the skills shortage
The results from an MPi poll show overwhelming agreement on the best way to solve the nation’s mining skills shortage.
by Sarah Mitchell · Aug 11, 2021
Appointing the right board to avoid groupthink
When it’s time to appoint someone new to your board, it’s a good idea to cast the net wide if you want to avoid the risks of groupthink.
by Lindsay Craig · Aug 10, 2021
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.
by Dan Hatch · Aug 09, 2021