Queensland mines have cut more than 400 jobs in less than 48 hours but the worst is yet to come, industry analysts have said.
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.
Leighton Contractors is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.