Zenith Energy will supply Kathleen Valley Mine
It has been announced that Zenith energy will supply the power to the Kathleen Valley Mine Project in Western Australia. Zenith is a leading independent power producer in Australia. They specialise in tailored off-the-grid hybrid power generation. The contract is based on a Build, Own and Operate basis. The initial term is 15 years and […]
What makes a bad boss?
Most of us have seen the Horrible Bosses movie. And while many of us wouldn’t be too disappointed to have Jennifer Aniston as a boss, how do we know what makes a bad boss in real life? Let’s delve into the warning signs of a bad boss. It is important to be happy at work. […]
Lithium Demand in Future
Will the mining industry be able to keep up with the lithium demand? Lithium is one of the most important minerals to play apart in a decarbonised future. Lithium demand has increased significantly in recent years, as it is lightweight metal used in the cathodes of lithium-ion batteries, which power electric vehicles (EVs). Followed by […]
Do you have a personal brand?
Do you have a personal brand? Has anyone every asked you what your personal brand is? This may be a completely foreign concept (and no we are not asking you to become the next Instagram influencer) but hear us out… What is a personal brand and why is it an advantage? Having your own personal […]
Painting a picture of mental health
Nigel Gould is a fierce advocate of men’s mental health. He is also the recent winner of the Safety Advocate of the Year Award 2022. “It’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to get help,” says Nigel. Nigel works at Rio Tinto as a Plant Operator. He understands how isolating mining jobs can be. This […]
7 Things to Know About WA’s Work Health and Safety Laws
There have been some recent changes to WA’s new Work Health and Safety Laws. As a business owner, it is important to keep up to date with any legislative changes. Here are some Health and Safety laws that could impact your business. 1.As of March 2022, the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 will replace all […]
Valuable Career Advice in 2023
Looking for some valuable career advice in 2023? We’ve got you! Our Silverstone Career Advice blog is updated monthly with the latest career tips, industry news and job updates. Is 2023 your year to shine? Do you have particular career goals you’d like to achieve? If you haven’t yet read our blog on “How to […]
Silverstone’s Sights on Safety
We have appointed a new WHS & HR manager at Silverstone; Michelle Steedman. Michelle has hit the ground running and been out on site visits getting to know our clients and the mines that our teams operate in. Michelle was hosted on stie by Red 5 and had a tour of their gold mines at […]
Fortescue and ATCO unveil WA’s first sustainable hydrogen station
WA’s first sustainable hydrogen station is here! The refuelling hydrogen station will be based in ATCO’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Perth. Fotescue and ATCO have revealed the H2 Refueller, after receiving $1 million in funding from the WA Government’s Renewable Hydrogen program in 2020. The station, which produces renewable electricity in ATCO’s Jandakot facility, will assist […]
ABS touts record spending for mineral exploration
During the September 2022 quarter there was a record spending spree of $1.08 billion according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The previous high of $1.06 billion was set in the June 2012 quarter. Association of Mining and Exploration Companies chief executive Warren Pearce predicts a consistent increase in the near future. “The actual […]
All eyes on iron ore in Western Australia
Western Australia’s Iron Ore mining industry is drawing attention. Australia is the largest producer of iron ore in the world with $134 billion earned in export revenue in FY22. Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart’s recent investments in gas and critical minerals have not shifted her presence in the iron market. Thanks to an initial deal […]
How to make yourself memorable
Want to know how to make yourself memorable? If you’ve been reading our career advice blog this year you would have seen our past blogs on interview success. If you haven’t, here’s a quick recap. To read “Stop saying these things in your interview” click here. To read “The best interview questions to ask your […]