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Mining, energy to create over 24,000 jobs by 2026: AMMA
The Australian resources and energy sector will need 24,400-plus new workers by the year 2026 to support its pipeline of 98 new and expansion projects, according to the Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA).
December 17, 2020 0 comment
Fair Work Act reform to boost greenfields development
The Australian Government has proposed an industrial relations amendment to the Fair Work Act that will encourage businesses to create new jobs for a post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
December 11, 2020 0 comment
BHP to create 3500 apprentice positions
BHP will fund 3500 new apprenticeship and training positions to support employment, business opportunities and skills development in the mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.
October 1, 2020 0 comment
Geoscientist unemployment rate drops below 10 per cent
The employment rate for geoscientists across Australia has improved during the second quarter of this year despite the coronavirus pandemic.
August 13, 2020 0 comment
QLD, WA mining jobs surge during pandemic
Employment in the mining sector has remained strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Minerals Council of Australia study.
August 3, 2020 0 comment
Coal supports steady QLD resources jobs
The Queensland resources sector has remained strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing just a 1 per cent drop in jobs during the March quarter.
June 26, 2020 0 comment
BMA, Adani to hire local QLD residents
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and Adani Mining are recruiting their future workers, with applications for each company’s apprenticeship and graduate programs now open.
May 29, 2020 0 comment
Western Labour Hire paves the way for Indigenous employment
Western Labour Hire is much more than a business to operations manager Adrian Connolly, who has worked tirelessly to engage with local communities to provide Indigenous employment and mentorship opportunities within industry, including the mining sector.
May 13, 2020 0 comment
Resource jobs decline by over 20%
Coronavirus has continued to have an impact on the Australian employment market, with mining and resources jobs declining by 24 per cent in April, according to SEEK’s latest employment report.
April 16, 2020 0 comment
Second government stimulus package to benefit mining businesses
The Federal Government has announced a $66 billion second stimulus package, extending the “safety net” for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
March 23, 2020 0 comment
Minerals Council of Australia attracts tomorrow’s miners
The Minerals Council of Australia is working to entice young people to a role in the mining industry, with its More to Mining careers guide.
November 22, 2019 0 comment
Kalium Lakes receives state backing for potash venture
The Western Australian government has given Kalium Lakes its support in developing its Beyondie sulphate of potash project (BSOPP).
November 18, 2019 0 comment
Mining a top five industry for Australian job growth
Online recruitment portal SEEK has reported the mining, resources and energy sector as one of the five biggest industries for job growth over the past year.
April 18, 2019 0 comment
Underground mining techniques and technology continue to evolve
Mining operations have far-reaching effects, helping to support community services and initiatives far and wide for improved health, safety and education.
March 19, 2019 0 comment
Still room for fun as Northparkes $220m block cave gets under way
From shaking out moves at the Parkes Elvis Festival to commencing its next block cave mine, it’s all happening for Northparkes Mines.
February 25, 2019 0 comment
Epiroc product manager Jaco Naude discusses what inspires him
Epiroc creates a work environment that demonstrates its core values of innovation, collaboration and commitment for all employees.
February 7, 2019 0 comment
Mining top industry for job ad growth in 2018
Mining, resources and energy has been cited in Seek’s latest employment report as the “star performer” for new job ad growth in 2018, with listings up 32 per cent on the previous year.
February 1, 2019 0 comment
Impact of automation ‘very positive’ on employment
The transformation of mine sites to fully automated mines will bring great benefits to workers, including the removal of conditions attached to fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work, technical recruitment services provider Fircroft has found.
January 10, 2019 0 comment
Appetite for permanent mining jobs grows
Job vacancies in the mining and resources sector fell by 3.9 per cent in November as the end of the year is approaching, with the same trend observed in both Queensland (5.9 per cent) and Western Australia (2.5 per cent).
December 14, 2018 0 comment
University of South Australia helps overcome skills gap
The University of South Australia will be attracting talent pools to the Australian minerals industry by developing an immersive virtual reality education and outreach program.
November 5, 2018 0 comment