Mining exploration activities continue to grow
There has been an increase in mining exploration activities across Australia according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This has led to an increase in exploration expenditure of 23.18%. It is backed record expenditure of $673.1m in Western Australia. Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) chief executive officer Warren Pearce said Australia’s minerals sector […]
Thiess secures Iron Bridge project
The Iron Bridge Project in WA has appointed Thiess as the mining services provider. The company will deliver mining and maintenance services across a three-year contract, beginning in September 2022. The Iron Bridge Project is a joint venture between Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Magnetite and Formosa Steel IB. The aim is to deliver high […]
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 […]