Diggers Day 2: Could coal’s demise solve the labour shortage?
Diggers Day 2: Could the slow demise of the coal industry help ease the skills shortage in the rest of the Australian mining industry?
by Dan Hatch · Aug 04, 2021
Diggers Day 1: Just one topic on everyone’s lips
On the first day of Diggers and Dealers 2021, there was just one topic on everyone’s lips — the skills shortage plaguing the industry.
by Dan Hatch · Aug 03, 2021
What incentives would convince you to move to Kalgoorlie?
In this month’s poll we’re asking what it would take for you to consider swapping the FIFO way of life for a residential mining job in Kalgoorlie.
by Dan Hatch · Aug 02, 2021
3 hot topics to expect at Diggers and Dealers 2021
If you’re heading to Diggers and Dealers in Kalgoorlie, come visit the Mining People team at Booth 19 to discuss all your mining recruitment needs.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 30, 2021
How mining is staying on the right side of history
When it comes to the big issues confronting humanity, mining needs to be seen as part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 23, 2021
How to handle the job search emotional rollercoaster (and get the job)
A job search can be an emotional rollercoaster, but those same emotions can sometimes get in the way of success. Here are our tips for mining industry candidates.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 21, 2021
What’s your value proposition to your next executive appointment?
Recruiting your next mining industry executive or MD means offering a clear value proposition to potential candidates.
by Lindsay Craig · Jul 13, 2021
Do mining companies need to communicate better on mental health?
When it comes to supporting employees experiencing mental health issues, the good intentions of mining companies might not be enough.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 13, 2021
Are the days of interstate FIFO to WA over, or just beginning?
Are the days of FIFO workers flying interstate to work on WA’s mines coming to an end? Or, given the skills shortage, could they be more important than ever?
by Dan Hatch · Jul 09, 2021
What Australian miners need to know about tax in 2021
As the 2021 tax year ends, here’s what Australian miners need to know as they prepare their income tax returns.
by Sarah Mitchell · Jul 05, 2021
Poll: What’s the best solution to mining’s skills shortage?
We want to know how the skills shortage has affected operations at your company or site, and what kinds of solutions you’d support.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 02, 2021
Mental health in the mining industry: expert research
New research into mental health among FIFO workers aims to help develop policies and strategies to improve it.
by Sarah Mitchell · Jun 21, 2021