As part of its series on the ins and outs of different mining careers, Mine Staffing International has released its latest infographic on roles in mining.
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The 10 things mining should expect in 2014 – New year, new approach
Successfully navigating the year ahead will require fresh thinking in the mining sector. Alex Heber reports.
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Mining salaries retreat to pre-boom era
Mining salaries are retreating to pre-boom levels, new research suggests.
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Top 10 mining trends for 2014 – Number 10. Talent gap widens
Despite the thousands of job cuts made across industry throughout 2013, Deloitte is predicting the talent gap to widen, estimating that over the next decade at least one third of the current mining workforce will retire.
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Uncertain future for 320 Mt Lyell miners
Restarting production at Mt Lyell mine is still some weeks off, an announcement which leaves the future of 320 Tasmanian miners hanging in the balance.
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Miners still earning the big bucks
A softening mining sector is weighing down on workers’ pay packets but mining still has some of the highest paid roles nationally, a new report has found.
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Mining sector’s plea to boost Indigenous employment
Australia’s mining sector is calling on the government to change anti-discrimination laws so they can advertise jobs as Indigenous only.
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100 new mining jobs for South Australia
Mining and civil contracting firm BGC has recruited 100 new employees as it starts work at Arrium Mining’s Iron Knob site in South Australia.
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Careers in Mining: Mine Engineers [Infographic]
Mine Staffing International has profiled the career path of a Mining Engineer.
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Mining a possibility for sacked Holden workers
The mining industry might be one place sacked Holden workers can look for new jobs but most of them will require significant training to do so.
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Fortescue looks to sacked Indigenous Gove workers
Fortescue Metals Group is looking at potentially hiring the sacked Indigenous workers from Rio Tinto's Gove operations.
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Mine closure a blow for families: CFMEU
Closing Peabody Energy’s Wilkie Creek mine at Christmas is a blow for workers, families and local communities, the mining union says.
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WesTrac starts to sack Perth workers
Heavy machinery services company WesTrac has started the process of sacking workers from its Perth operations.
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J Smith & Sons packs it in after 113 years
The 113-year-old Gympie-based J Smith & Sons has told its workers that the company will enter voluntary liquidation.
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Over 500 jobs disappear from Rio’s Argyle mine in 12 months
It is understood more jobs have been cut at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.
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Thiess cuts 40 regional jobs
Mining contractor Thiess will cut 40 jobs when it shuts two regional offices in December.
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1100 job applicants vying for 120 QLD coal jobs
New Blair Athol mine owner New Emerald Coal is being inundated with job applications since advertising available positions last week.
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Downer EDI Mining granted anti-discrimination exemption to employ more women
Contractor Downer EDI Mining has secured an exemption from anti-discrimination laws, allowing it to advertise for 50 women-only truck driving positions a year at its Queensland mine sites.
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Q&A: Should I become a mining engineer
I Think Mining's Jack Caldwell takes a candid look at the life of a mining engineer and if the job is right for those looking to get into the industry.
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Strategic Graphite launches $10m raising to kick start Uley mine
Gearing up to restart production at its Uley mine early next year, Strategic Graphite Limited is looking to raise up to $10 million in a rights issue and share placement.
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