Archives: Careers in mining

ThoroughTec Simulation, a leading global supplier of mine workforce training and performance optimisation solutions, says it will be demonstrating its complete range of technology and services at MINExpo in Las Vegas, this September 13-15. At the heart of its Workforce Excellence eco-system is “the first-in-class, WX TMS (Training Management System), a purpose-built ERPM-level software platform[…]

AusIMM has announced a new partnership with industry-led, Australian government-funded industry growth centre, METS Ignited, to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the mining equipment and technology and services (METS) sector. AusIMM will work with METS Ignited to build recognition of innovation in the resources sector and highlight a shared vision of industry growth, it[…]

Martin Engineering has added new online conveyor training content specifically designed to integrate with Learning Management Systems (LMSs) so users can assign, monitor and certify progress of all participants during its courses. The new offering from Martin Engineering includes eight self-paced modules that address methods to identify, understand and correct common bulk conveying issues to[…]

Curtin University is to open a new research lab geared towards carbon-neutral metal production paths at its Kalgoorlie campus in Western Australia. Curtin’s WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering Head of School, Professor Michael Hitch, said the Kalgoorlie Metals Research Laboratory would explore cleaner alternatives through teaching and research that would pave[…]

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM), the global mining and metals company, has outfitted its Zambian, Kansanshi copper-gold mine with two of ThoroughTec’s latest generation CYBERMINE 5 Full-Mission simulators. In 2017, FQM undertook to revamp their Mobile Equipment Operator training program and part of this included the utilisation of simulators – enter Ian McIntosh, Training and[…]

CORE Innovation Hub and BHP are set to launch the first centre of excellence in Newman, WA, providing support for the Mining Equipment Technology and Services (METS) industry. The specialist METS business hub, co-working and education space “will support the region and the surrounding mines, demonstrating a strong commitment to investment in future skills and[…]

September 2020 quarter National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) data released last week shows South Australia was the only state or territory to increase the number of apprentices and trainees in-training, with a 7.8% increase, compared to the previous year. Trade occupation commencements in South Australia also increased by 2.5%, the only increase in[…]

AngloGold Ashanti, in line with its strategy to ensure a sustainable contribution to the economies in host countries, has facilitated the establishment of the BG Umoja joint venture in Tanzania, which has been awarded a $186 million two-year mining contract for the Nyankanga and Geita Hill underground mining projects. The 80/20 joint venture is a[…]

One of the world’s largest copper mines, Antofagasta Minerals’ Minera Los Pelambres is celebrating 21 years in operation, and the company has reviewed the mine’s most important milestones, as well as outlining how it continues to develop mining for a better future. Despite the difficulties imposed by the pandemic, including the company’s decision to reduce[…]

Hammer Kazakhstan, part of Russian group Hammer Rus and partner 5DT recently successfully launched their second simulator at the training centre of the Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) in Rudny, Kazakhstan which serves the Sokolov-Sarybai Mining Production Association (SSGPO) JSC mines, SSGPO being the largest iron ore enterprise in Kazakhstan’s mining industry with over 100 truck[…]