Archives: Careers in mining

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) have agreed to partner and fund what they say are innovative, industry-first learning programs as part of a continued commitment towards mining sector workplaces that are free from sexual harassment, bullying and racism. Through this partnership, the miners will fund and contribute to the design, build and[…]

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Government of Japan, the Government of Zambia, and Hitachi Construction Machinery company are joining forces to address the growing demand for skilled equipment operators in Zambia’s construction and mining industries. With the shift in Zambian economy towards more capital and skill-intensive sectors such as mining, construction, transportation[…]

WesTrac and Rio Tinto have celebrated a successful first six months of a partnership that has seen more than 100 Rio Tinto employees develop skills in cutting edge Automated Haulage Systems (AHS) training at the WesTrac Technology Training Centre in Collie. The development program commenced in March 2021 and was designed specifically to prepare Rio[…]

In a ceremony with reduced capacity, and led by the Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, Codelco officially began the works of Rajo Inca, a major expansion project that seeks to give continuity to Salvador Division. “Today we are very happy to be able to discard that ghost that haunted these lands, to give them the tranquility[…]

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[…]