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Balancing the workforce

Wednesday 07 January 2009

A Queensland Resources Council (QRC) survey showing more women are choosing careers in the State's mineral and energy sectors is an encouraging sign for the industry's future, QRC chief executive Michael Roche said.


Moore joins call for changes

Monday 08 December 2008

Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has joined a number of industry representatives calling for improvements to the State's the mine planning processes.


Employer of Choice Finalist: Training Prospects

Tuesday 02 December 2008

Although Training Prospects is not a minesite, the company has still shown the dedication and drive necessary to attract, train and retain employees and, as such, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Oustanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: Lindsay Gilligan

Thursday 20 November 2008

Lindsay Gilligan is a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards for his dedicated service to the mining industry as a geologist.


58,000 workers required by 2020

Friday 07 November 2008

An additional labour force of 58,000 will be required by 2020 if Australia is to maintain its current share of commodities, Minerals Council of Australia director, environment and social policy, Melanie Stutsel told delegates at yesterday's Desert Knowledge Symposium, Alice Springs.


WA department restructure

Wednesday 05 November 2008

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced the restructure of the Department of Industry and Resources (DOIR) and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP).


Geothermal drilling gets budget boost

Tuesday 03 June 2008

The $50million geothermal drilling program, a key election promise of the Australian Government, will be funded earlier than expected, according to the Minister for Resources and Energy the Hon Martin Ferguson.


Water reform and mining

Wednesday 04 July 2007

THE implications of recent water reforms on the mining industry are explored in the latest edition of Distilled


Journalist fellowship program

Friday 01 June 2007

BUDDING journalists from rural and regional Australia visit Canberra under the fifth annual Journalist Fellowship Program (JFP).


Energy ministers meeting

Friday 01 June 2007

THE Hon Ian Macfarlane MP, Minister for Industry Tourism and Resources has hosted the 8th Meeting of APEC Energy Ministers (EMM8) in Darwin, Northern Territory.


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