Archives: Careers in mining

With an investment of more than US$48 million, BHP has significantly modernised its operations centre in Santiago, originally inaugurated in 2018, it says putting the company at the forefront of integrated remote operations centres in the region. Today, the operations of BHP Copper Advanced Services (CAS) began, a new company whose integrated operations centre will[…]

Caterpillar® dealer WesTrac has announced that construction of new facilities at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie, Western Australia, will be complete by November, offering further training opportunities. Speaking during a visit to the facility by the Premier of Western Australia, WesTrac CEO, Jarvas Croome, said the State Government supported the project by providing[…]

In recent years, the coal mining industry in China has undergone a significant transformation, with a particular focus on intelligent construction and operation. The ‘Three-year Action Plan for the Intelligent Construction of Coal Mines in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (2023-2025)’ is a comprehensive initiative aimed at modernising and enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of[…]

The Immersive Technologies IM360+ is, this week, being unveiled for the first time publicly at MINExpo 2024, in Las Vegas, along with never before seen visual system innovations to drive value for underground miners, the company says. This solution is designed for underground miners, who often face unique challenges in equipment operator training. Equipped with[…]

Thiess says it is looking at ways to promote company-wide adoption of a training program developed in Australia and recognised at this year’s BHP Women in Mining Awards. Thiess’ Mt Arthur South Indigenous and Inclusive Employment (MASITE) program was named winner in the Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance category of the awards announced in[…]

Caterpillar is presenting the first-ever Global Dealer Technician Challenge to, it says, celebrate the essential role dealer technicians play in providing an excellent customer service experience. This challenge, for independent Cat dealers that choose to participate, is designed to showcase how skilled technicians are part of a high-tech, high-impact, high-demand career. “This hands-on, skills-based competition[…]

Thiess says it has acquired significant stakes in two Australian businesses, LAAMP and Mechatronix, as part of its plans to expand its offering as a global services provider, outside of the traditional mining operations. Both companies have been working with Thiess for several years to manage and grow two of the mining services provider’s key[…]

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has launched Visible Geology, a free web application to teach earth science students how the earth works – in 3D. Visible Geology, Seequent says, offers an immersive, intuitive gaming experience that is set to transform the way earth science students are taught the key concepts of geology – a foundational[…]

Global mining services provider and contractor Byrnecut has joined forces with South Metropolitan TAFE to help train the next generation of heavy automotive workers by donating a 60 t class diesel-electric underground mining truck. The diesel/electric haulage truck has retired from working in operational mines but will continue to serve industry by training mechanical and electrical[…]

To support its full flowsheet technology capabilities, FLSmidth says it is continuously developing vital skills at its well-resourced Training Academy at the company’s Chloorkop Service Centre in Gauteng.  According to the FLSmidth Training Academy Head Steve Parkinson, the training underpins the ground-up succession strategy of ensuring long term competence within the business – with the[…]