6 reasons to hire an entry-level candidate
The supply and demand for workers in mining shifts with the fortunes of the industry.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 06, 2020
Tell us about the best and worst mining bosses you ever had
In Mining People’s November 2020 poll we want to know about the best and worst mining bosses you ever had and find out what qualities you love and loathe in a leader.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 04, 2020
Workers excited about mining’s high-tech future, survey finds
Australia’s miners are excited about a high-tech future with AI and automation and are willing to upskill and retrain in order to be a part of it, a new survey finds.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 26, 2020
Diggers: Battle for executive talent looms as IPOs and M&As flow
A flush of investment in Australian mining, including M&As and IPOs, will create intense competition for the best executive- and board-level talent.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 16, 2020
Diggers Day 3: Is a string of M&As on the way?
Could the result of Diggers and Dealers 2020 be a year of mergers and acquisitions?
by Dan Hatch · Oct 15, 2020
Diggers Day 2: Hard border skills shortage will cripple investment pipeline
Premier Mark McGowan says WA is carrying the nation through the Covid crisis, but industry figures are worried his hard border policy is causing a crippling skills shortage.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 14, 2020
Diggers Day 1: Calls to add geos and engineers to skilled migration list
Is it time to add geologists and mining engineers to the skilled migration occupation list? Miners attending this year’s Diggers and Dealers certainly think so.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 13, 2020
3 big trends every mining company recruiting right now needs to know
These are 3 big trends we’re seeing this year, that every miner who’s recruiting right now should know about.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 09, 2020
Diggers: The recruitment warning miners need to hear this year
The big message for Diggers and Dealers 2020 is that miners need to be proactive and strategic about recruitment – not just at the moment, but for the foreseeable future.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 06, 2020
Seize Covid ‘perfect storm’ to restructure mining, analysts urge
A new report from EY has identified 10 areas the mining industry can change in the post-coronavirus era to ensure a stronger future.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 05, 2020
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 02, 2020
POLL: Is it time to open up WA’s border?
This month’s Mining People Poll wants to hear your opinion on the hard border closure. Is it time to open up the border? Tell us what you think.