Mining skills shortage
HOGSBACK
Mining skill shortage could mean end of Aussie prosperity
A lack of skilled employees in the mining industry could apply a handbrake to regional development.
16 February 2023
EXPLORATION
Global search for geos
The dearth of geoscientists is replicated globally
02 February 2023
HOGSBACK
Mining skills crisis is also bad for the environment
The ABS figures suggest 5.2% of jobs in the mining sector were vacant.
15 December 2022
HOGSBACK
Migration may be the only answer to coal skills shortage
Mining companies will also accelerate efforts to achieve 30% female participation by 2026.
01 September 2022
SURFACE
Welder shortage to hit miners
Yet another sign of the skills shortages miners face.
04 August 2022
MANAGEMENT
Workers invited to build life in WA
The Build a Life in WA campaign is targeting skilled workers in Ireland and the UK.
05 July 2022
EDITOR'S COMMENT
Something's happening here
The Cashedupus Boganus is making a return.
16 February 2021
PARTNER CONTENT
BHP Xplor looks to the future with tech-heavy 2026 cohort
More technology, more diversity
PARTNER CONTENT
Designing a Resilient Future: Innovation & Digital Transformation in Natural Resources
Buzzing Perth roundtable picks the brains of sector leaders to help shape the resources
PARTNER CONTENT
Reaching the Workforce: Mining Sites Turn to TV for Critical Communication
From flight schedules to emergency alerts, new screen-based platform Swift TV is helping mining companies better reach workers
PARTNER CONTENT
Weir Launches ESCO® Nexsys™ GET System for Rope Shovels
THE BEST GET BETTER: the new Nexsys system
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