Latest Mining Jobs News & Information
More Students Now Find Careers in Mining Appealing
An increase in industry scholarships offered in Wollongong is the direct result of an increase in interest in mining jobs by students. A recent careers event hosted in the NSW region by Peabody Energy Australia, BHP Billiton and the NSW Minerals … Continue Reading...
Statewide alert in Queensland following report of measles at Moranbah mine
Those with mining jobs are used to working with some risks. Mining is, after all, a risky proposition. Contracting measles, however, is not usually considered one of the usual job risks that miners face. A state-wide alert has gone out in … Continue Reading...
Sherwin Iron Set to Deliver New Mine; 400 New Jobs Result
The Roper River iron ore mine owned by the Northern Territory’s Sherwin Iron is moving forward and will generate an influx of more than 400 mining related jobs for the northern part of the state. Sherwin released an “update” concerning … Continue Reading...
WA Transport Minister Dismayed by Perth Airport Delays
Troy Buswell, the Western Australian Transport Minister, is dismayed by the slow development of plans for the expansion of the Perth Airport, plans that were meant to enhance the growing demand created by the region’s mining industry. Talks … Continue Reading...
Miner Earns Himself $11 000 Fine For Smoking Underground
With safety at the forefront of every miner, it is surprising to learn that some still take chances by smoking while underground. As insane as this seems, it happens. Fortunately a strong message was sent recently when a man was fined nearly $11,000 … Continue Reading...
Newcastle economy to get $150m boost from new mining manufacturer
Thanks to Valley Longwall International, Newcastle is poised to enjoy a much needed $150m boost to the economy as the result of a new manufacturing service centre. Specialised equipment and allied services will be provided out of the service … Continue Reading...
How to Know if Mining Jobs Are Scams or Not
Mining is one of the biggest employment fields in all of Australia. It’s no wonder that mining job scams abound. The industry is rife with scams and the reason in part is because people don’t know how to tell a legitimate mining job recruiter … Continue Reading...
Legacy moves forward with gold asset spin-off plans
PERTH – More detailed plans for its gold assets spin-off were released by iron-ore miner Legacy Iron. The new entity, Legacy Gold was proposed last September and has now been further detailed. This may not account for any mining jobs WA right now … Continue Reading...
Protestors in Tarkine fight to stop mining there
Environmentalists continue the fight to halt the development of new mines in the Tarkine region of Tasmania. The protest targeted Venture Minerals and their plans to establish a new mine at Mount Lindsay and was conducted by the Tarkine National … Continue Reading...
