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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.


Executive Outlook Series - James Walsh

Friday 05 December 2008

James Walsh is a recruitment Consultant for People Intelligence recruitment agency. The company sponsored the Employer of Choice category at the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Jessica Darnbrough writes for MINING DAILY.


Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: Leighton Contractors

Thursday 04 December 2008

Leighton Contractors is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


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: 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.


Reforms flagged for skilled migrant visas

Monday 17 November 2008

A report on Australia's temporary skilled migration visas has been conducted by industrial relations expert Barbara Deegan recommending temporary skilled workers be guaranteed market wages rather than a minimum salary.


Crisis forces mines to rent

Friday 14 November 2008

The global economic crisis is continuing to take its toll on the mining industry. The liquidity in the market is gone and as such, minesites are finding it increasingly difficult to raise capital, Emeco International's business analyst Graham Borgerson told MINING DAILY.


Coal Mine of the Year Finalist: Hail Creek Mine

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Hail Creek Mine is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its continued drive to improve the quality of the mine.


Laws of attraction

Monday 28 July 2008

A flexible work environment is just one strategy the mining industry is currently implementing in a bid to attract and recruit employees. Jessica Darnbrough writes.


Skills shortage solution

Thursday 02 August 2007

RIO Tinto and The University of Queensland (UQ) have signed a five-year $2 million partnership to address skills shortages in the mining engineering sector within Queensland.


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