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.
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
The mining jobs boom is here. What next?
The mining boom in Australia is here. Here's what's happening, and how to get one of 20,000 jobs.
by Stephanie O'Brien · Jun 22, 2018