Will driverless trains derail your chance of a mining job?
Rio Tinto has begun driverless train operations in the Pilbara. But what does this mean for mining jobs and the mining industry?
by Beatrice Thomas · Jul 19, 2018
Mining technology: drone pilots set to be a high demand job of the future.
Drones set to keep miners safe, and drone pilots set to be in high demand, as the Australian government invests.
by Stephanie O'Brien · Jul 18, 2018
This mining conference season, avoid a costly 'death by PowerPoint'
Here are some tips on how to create an effective and memorable presentation this mining conference season.
by Steve Heather · Jul 13, 2018
Here's what mining employees really think about casual work
Do mining industry employees really feel labour hire and casual work is bad for workers?
by Steve Heather · Jul 13, 2018
Permanent mining jobs up as base metals enjoy uptick
Our team takes a look at the state of the mining jobs market in Australia at the end of financial year 2017/18.
by Shane Moore · Jul 11, 2018
Lithium Valley: Should WA mining value-add on its resource?
Could WA's Lithium Valley idea create thousands of jobs and billions worth of economic activity?
by Dan Hatch · Jul 09, 2018
Why ageism affects us all - even in the mining industry
It's time we had an important conversation about ageism and its effect on the mining industry.
by Gail Rogers · Jul 09, 2018
What would make mining a more attractive career?
Why aren't young people attracted to mining anymore? And who''s responsible for promoting the industry?
by Dan Hatch · Jul 02, 2018
Poll: Workers at mining's coalface fear job automation
New data from the MPi Polling Centre shows mine workers more worried about automation than a year ago.
by Steve Heather · Jun 29, 2018
Are on-site FIFO romances a good idea?
Is it OK to find love in the red dust? MPi tackles the topic of on-site FIFO romance. Let's take a look.
by Stephanie O'Brien · Jun 29, 2018
What does the High Court decision mean for WA mining?
WA miners have scrambled to secure their leases after a major High Court decision. But what does it all mean?
by Stephanie O'Brien · Jun 27, 2018
Is this the source of mining's recruitment problems?
Young Australians say "I don't know anything about mining." Is this where mining's recruitment problems start?
by Stephanie O'Brien · Jun 25, 2018