Tag Archives: Mining new starters

Why the robots won’t be taking your underground mining job anytime soon

Why the robots won’t be taking your underground mining job anytime soon

There has been a lot written about the impending automation of the Australian Hardrock mining industry. These reports have caused many people to dismiss the idea of a new career in mining. “What’s the point if you are going to get replaced in a few years” is the attitude of most. It has become an…

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How to chase down your first mining job in the Hardrock underground mining industry

How to chase down your first mining job in the Hardrock underground mining industry

The biggest challenge for a new starter today is standing out to the employer. The best way to do this is to gain as much mining knowledge as you can, like in the online courses (Do it yourself & Workready) I use for Hardrock underground mining. This mining knowledge allows you to redo your resume…

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Pulling back the curtain on hiring in the Hardrock underground mining industry

Pulling back the curtain on hiring in the Hardrock underground mining industry

Having been in the industry since 1995 it’s easy to forget that the Australian Hardrock mining industry is very different to other Australian industries. Recently I was prepping a student on interview skills when the topic of resumes came up. He had his original resume done professionally, as part of a retraining program, there was…

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Well that just made things interesting for the Hardrock mining industry!

Well that just made things interesting for the Hardrock mining industry!

Sometimes the world just has one of those moments where everyone is suddenly on the same page, “you need nickel to make batteries” is one of those moments. With a number of nickel mines around Australia on care and maintenance, ready to be reopened once the price recovers. The 5% jump in price, represents just…

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