How to stick to your career New Year’s Resolutions in 2023
It’s almost that time of year and the experts have just released How to stick to your Career New Year’s Resolutions in 2023! Get out your career goals list because 2023 is the year you are going to make them happen! Career goals are important because they help to guide us and give us a […]
Aim to eliminate disrespectful behaviour in the resources industry
A pilot program with the objective to eliminate disrespectful behaviour in the resources industry, has been launched. Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Metals Group are backing the initiative. The three major companies have worked together with leading experts to design and develop the program. The program, which was initiated a year ago, will specifically target behaviours […]
Mining and resources sector lifts WA budget to $5.7 billion surplus
Western Australia’s state budget is expected to be lifted to a 5.7 billion surplus for the 2021-2022 financial year. This is largely due to bumper contributions from the Western Australian mining and resources sector. The states healthy economic results can be attributed to the sector’s continued operation through the COVID pandemic, as acknowledged by WA […]
Should you stay in your job when your colleagues are quitting?
There has recently been a record number of job ads being posted as demand increases across all industries. This may have had an influence on higher-than-average turnover rates within companies. The question is, should you stay in your job when your colleagues are quitting? According to SEEK, up to 32% of people are looking to […]
The Nifty Project Copper gains
The Nifty Project in the Great Sandy Desert in the north-eastern Pilbara of Western Australia has declared a 28.4% increase in copper mineral resource estimates. It is the only project being developed in the near term and is currently the 6th largest in Australia. Drilling programs confirmed copper mineralisation was still open to the southeast […]
Reduced burden for mineral licence reporting
The Western Australian Government made a recent announcement to move forward with the Reduced Reporting Burden Pilot project. This will help to reduce mineral licence reporting requirements. The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies have commented that the new measures would make an improvement to the efficiency of the reporting process in Western Australia. The […]
WA program to tap into demand for drill rig operators
There is a strong demand for drill rig operators in Western Australia. To cater to the demand, the Australian resources sector is offering a new short course. The course is called “The Driller’s Offsider Job Ready program.” This program promotes the development of a new suite of skills, developed in collaboration with WA industries. The […]
BHP takes big strides in Indigenous employment
BHP has surpassed their indigenous employment goal three years ahead of schedule. Chile and Canada are also on track to reach their indigenous employment goals shortly. BHP set a goal to achieve 5.75% Indigenous workforce participation back in 2019. By the end of 2020, BHP had reached 6.5% indigenous employment within Australia. The target was […]
Mineral Resources automated road train world first
A successful demonstration was achieved of the triple trailer automated road train platoon. The demonstration was run by Mineral Resources (MRL) and each road train was able to haul 300 tonnes of iron ore. The demonstration highlighted the success of automated road trains and was recorded as a world first. MRL is not new to […]
The interview questions employers shouldn’t ask you
We’ve spoken a lot about how to prepare for your job interview on our blog however we’ve never mentioned the interview questions employers shouldn’t ask you. Until now! To view our blog on “Best interview questions for employers” click here. It’s important to be aware of the questions you shouldn’t be asked by a potential […]
5 tips for starting a new career from scratch
Are you thinking of starting a new career from scratch? According to SEEK, 1 in 3 people have switched to work in a completely different industry. Whether you are looking for a better work/life balance of chasing a higher salary, here are some tips to help you start a new career in 2022! Some of […]
The best questions to ask at the end of your interview
Want to know the best questions to ask at the end of your interview? We’ve all been there. The new job interview went well, and you’re almost at the finish line. Your new potential employer asks you a final question – “Do you have any questions for me.” And even though you knew it was […]