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Job cuts abound, but still in labour shortage

Friday 19 December 2008

Queensland mines have cut more than 400 jobs in less than 48 hours but the worst is yet to come, industry analysts have said.


Motion control programming

Tuesday 02 December 2008

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has received certificates of compliance from PLCopen, the independent organization that focuses on the harmonization of control programming around IEC 61131-2.


Community Partnership of the Year Finalist: Zinifex Century Mine - Surf n Turf Program

Tuesday 02 December 2008

Zinifex Century Mine's collaboration with Lawn Hill Riversleigh Pastoral Holding Company and Queensland's Department of Sport & Recreation has made them a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Employer of Choice Finalist: Thiess

Tuesday 02 December 2008

Thiess is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its Enginhearing recruitment program launched earlier this year at Burton mine.


Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Tina Markovic

Thursday 27 November 2008

Tina Markovic was the first ever female mine manager of a major mining operation. Although no longer with the mine, Markovic was, until recently, the mine manager of BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's Poitrel Mine.


Trainee of the Year Finalist: Brett Miller

Monday 24 November 2008

Brett Miller is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Miller decided to take up the challenge and start his career in mining by taking the first step and applying for the Prominent Hill Pre-employment Training Program.


Trainee of the Year Finalist: George Klembt

Monday 24 November 2008

George Klembt entered the Pre-employment Training Program at Prominent Hill as a fully qualified tradesman looking to branch into mining. Today, he is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Outstanding Contribution to Mining Finalist: David Noon

Thursday 20 November 2008

Dr David Noon has been named a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his contribution to mine safety.


Metalliefrous Mine of the Year Finalist: Ernest Henry

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Xstrata's open-cut copper gold mine, Ernest Henry, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Mining education partnership

Monday 16 June 2008

The University of Adelaide is the latest tertiary institution to join the groundbreaking national education joint venture, Mining Education Australia (MEA).


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