The Western Australian labour market may need an extra 40,000 resources workers over the next two years due to an unprecedented skills shortage, according to a Pit Crew Consulting Services report.
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WA slowly converting FIFO workers
Western Australia’s push to permanently welcome fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers has started strong, as the state’s net interstate migration rate turned positive for the first time since 2013.
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BHP launch of South Flank creates world’s largest iron ore hub
BHP has delivered first ore at the South Flank iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia after $4.65 billion and 9000 jobs made it possible.
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Rio Tinto bolsters investment in Tom Price
Rio Tinto has spent over $500 million to develop the Greater Tom Price iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
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WA FIFO work to return under strict health protocols
Western Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers will be allowed to travel from the Perth, Peel and South West regions this weekend, pending no further locally acquired COVID-19 cases.
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WA lockdown disrupts Perth FIFO workers
Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in Western Australia have been impacted by the state government's decision to impose a snap five-day lockdown on three regions last night.
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Major miners enlist in battery industry taskforce
BHP Nickel West, IGO and Lynas Corporation have joined Western Australia's Future Battery Industry taskforce to enhance the state's critical minerals industry.
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FIFO workers to return home with WA border relaxation
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has estimated that 60 per cent of Australia's fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforce is from Queensland, with Western Australia's eased border restrictions serving as welcomed news for the mining sector.
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WA Government tackles resource sector skills shortage with online tool
The Western Australian government has released a digital resource that connects jobseekers in the mining industry to employment and training opportunities.
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WA’s nickel, iron ore sectors drive record job growth
The Western Australian resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and jobs during the 2019-20 financial year despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WA to fund Pilbara Ports upgrades
Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) will receive $81.7 million of works for critical port and road repairs as part of the state government's Western Australia Recovery Plan.
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WA environmental approval timeframes to be slashed
The Australian and Western Australian Governments have agreed to streamline environment approvals to cut delays for new projects.
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WA boosts minerals exploration funding
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan and Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston have announced $8.2 million in funding for resources exploration to fuel the state's COVID-19 recovery.
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WA Government maps out recovery plan for mining
The Western Australian Government's $5.5 billion recovery plan will support minerals exploration to increase mining activity across the state.
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WA Premier orders Perth Mint audit into unethical purchasing allegations
The Perth Mint has initiated an independent third-party review of its audit process in response to allegations that the refinery was purchasing gold from a convicted murderer in Papua New Guinea.
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West is best, WA Premier tells FIFO workers
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan is encouraging fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers to relocate to the state permanently, following an announcement of new home building incentives.
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Kimberley explorers to benefit from eased WA travel restrictions
Mines in the Kimberly region of Western Australia are set to benefit from the the state government's lift on interstate travel restrictions.
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Palmer lodges challenge over WA border closure
Clive Palmer has submitted documents to the High Court opposing the Western Australia border closure, calling it “unconstitutional”.
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WA battery minerals strategy boosts export
Western Australia's battery minerals have contributed $6 billion in export revenue in the 2018-19 financial year, according to a state government report.
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WA gives Fortescue green light for Eliwana rail construction
The Western Australian Government has granted a special rail licence for the construction and operation of Fortescue Metal Group’s Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project in the Pilbara region.
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