Don’t believe what you hear: Kalgoorlie’s rebound

A lot of people are talking about the future of Kalgoorlie at the moment. We’ve spoken to some experts who tell us why the future looks bright!

How to handle mining job offers, acceptances and counteroffers

Negotiating offers and acceptances in the mining industry can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know, and what to do!

Find out why most mining employees leave their jobs, according to a survey of more than 600 people working in the industry.

by Steve Heather · Aug 27, 2019

Candidates for mining jobs just don’t want to move to Kalgoorlie. Here are 7 big ideas that could help make residential mining jobs more attractive.

by Steve Heather · Aug 26, 2019

Take a close look at Mining People’s data to see the state of mining industry employment in Australia in 2019.

by Shane Moore · Aug 21, 2019

What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a contract mining job instead of a permanent one?

by Peter Mazzucato · Aug 20, 2019

A new children’s book written by a second-generation FIFO worker will help parents explain the FIFO lifestyle to kids growing up in mining families.

by Dan Hatch · Aug 20, 2019

With a mining skills shortage looming, the experience jobseekers have when engaging with your company could make all the difference.

Diggers and Dealers has wrapped up for another year with an overwhelming sense that the lessons of the last boom and bust cycle have been learned.

by Dan Hatch · Aug 08, 2019

Find out what happened at day two of the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, 2019.

by Dan Hatch · Aug 07, 2019

Find out what happened onstage and off at day one of Diggers and Dealers 2019.

by Dan Hatch · Aug 06, 2019

In a tough jobs market, mining companies are struggling to find jobs candidates with specific sets of skills. Here’s what to do.