Archives: Careers in mining

Queensland’s Safety and Mines Testing and Research Station (Simtars) and Immersive Technologies have announced the signing of an MOU between the two companies that will allow them to jointly develop training and workforce development solutions for the Queensland resource sector and international markets. Both organisations have agreed to work collaboratively from June and explore technological[…]

Cementation Canada and the Missanabie Cree First Nation community have signed a partnership agreement at the Mining Expo in Timmins, Ontario announcing Missanabie Cementation Inc. “We are excited about our latest partnership with Cementation and combined we feel the groups can bring value to future mining projects here in northern Ontario throughout the traditional territory[…]

With just about two weeks to the opening of Euro Mine Expo the conference is nearly fully booked, 200 exhibitors are on their way and Project Manager Jaana Tengman looks forward to this year’s event. When it opens on June 12, it is with two fully booked exhibition halls, about 30 learning sessions, social events[…]

Larry Radford has been appointed COO of Hecla Mining Co, effective immediately, a promotion from his previous role of Senior Vice President – Operations, overseeing Hecla’s operations, development projects, pre-development initiatives. “Throughout his career Larry has demonstrated a strong ability to optimize operations, and you can see this in the improved performance of Greens Creek[…]

The World Gold Council today launched a one-off essay collection, Gold 2048, bringing together industry-leading experts from across the globe to analyse how the gold market is set to evolve in the next 30 years. Specific essays include: Gold mining: on the cusp of change – Michelle Ash, Chief Innovation Officer at Barrick Gold Corporation.[…]

A proactive and ongoing training programme by the Murray & Roberts Cementation Training Academy (MRTA) is empowering hundreds of unemployed community residents with basic technical and safety skills, paving the way for them to enter the job market in mining and other sectors. According to Murray & Roberts Cementation’s education, training and development (ETD) executive,[…]

Currently, one of the most debated topics influencing innovation is digitalisation and its impact on the future of employment. Siemens states: “It is met with equal parts excitement and trepidation. No matter how you look at it, digital transformation and a truly connected global economy is already upon us.” Siemens has provided automation equipment and[…]

The colossal Man Engine, voted the UK’s National Lottery Best Arts Project in 2017, and powered by Volvo, will return for his much-anticipated Resurrection Tour very soon. On March 31, the awe-inspiring behemoth will be resurrected in the far west of Cornwall, where he was last seen during his 2016 tour at Geevor tin mine before[…]

Technology is changing the shape of Rio Tinto’s workforce and the company says it is investing in training and development to help prepare Australians with the skills of the future. “Tony Maurice trains newbies to drive haul trucks and operate heavy mining machinery in a space so friendly the only risk is spilling their coffee. Safely[…]

The next generation of miners from across the world are making their final preparations before testing their mettle in a series of gruelling traditional challenges and events. Thirty-nine teams, including seven teams of intrepid students from the Camborne School of Mines, UK, will compete in skills such as jack leg drilling and hand steeling at[…]