FIFO Rosters and Life on a Mine Site
Rosters, camp life and time away from home: what working fly-in fly-out is really like, and how people make it work.
How to Become a Mine Operator
Mine operators drive the trucks, diggers and loaders that move rock, on the surface or underground. It's one of the most common ways into mining without a degree. Here's how to land a trainee role.
5d ago
How to Become a Site or Offshore Electrician
Site and offshore electricians keep remote mines, LNG plants and platforms running. Here's how to go from an electrical apprenticeship to industrial, remote and offshore work.
5d ago
200 Mining Jobs in Limbo: What FIFO Workers Need to Know When a Contractor Falls Out With a Mine Owner
About 200 Buzzard mine workers face uncertainty after a dispute between Central Iron and Agile Mining Services. Here is what FIFO workers should know.
17d ago
Mining Pay Is Back in the Spotlight: Are Mining Workers Still Being Paid What They're Worth?
BHP's Port Hedland pay dispute has reopened the mining wages conversation. Here's how to actually read a mining salary.
18d ago
FIFO, DIDO, or Residential: Which Mining Job Type Suits You
FIFO, fly-in fly-out, is the one people mean by default when they say "mining job" without qualifying it.
46d ago
Mining Jobs in the US: Why It Isn't Really a FIFO Market, and What That Means for You
Most American mining isn't FIFO at all. Here's where the exceptions genuinely are, and what that means if you're chasing that lifestyle specifically.
47d ago
Mining Jobs in Canada: How Fly-In Camps and Rosters Compare to Australia's
Canada is the closest match to Australia's FIFO culture of anywhere on this list. Here's what's the same, and what genuinely isn't.
47d ago
How to Prepare for Your First FIFO Job: What to Expect Before You Fly Out
Starting your first FIFO job is exciting, but it can also come with plenty of questions. From camp life and long shifts to what to pack and how to prepare, here's what you can expect before you fly out for your first FIFO swing.
49d ago
The 10 Most Asked Questions on r/mining, Answered
What does it really take to get into mining? How much can you earn, is FIFO worth it, and can you land a mining job with no experience or an unrelated degree?
62d ago
Why Two People Doing Similar Jobs Can Earn Very Different Money
Mining, oil and gas and other resource sector jobs can offer salaries and allowances that are significantly different from comparable roles in other industries.
67d ago
The Resources Jobs That Could Offer Long-Term Career Growth
The resources industry can have plenty of career pathways, but they don't always happen automatically.
67d ago
FIFO vs Residential: What Actually Drives the Pay Difference
Same job title, different pay packet. Here's what's actually behind the gap between FIFO and residential offers and how to compare them properly.
73d ago
FIFO Life: Managing Mental Health and Relationships on Roster
Camp life and home life run on different rules. Here's what actually helps with the transition, twice a swing, every swing.
73d ago
Building Your Mining Resume: Tickets, Trade Certs and What Employers Actually Look For
What actually gets a mining resume noticed, from tickets and certifications to site and commodity experience, and how to lay it out so employers can scan it fast.
73d ago
How to Read a FIFO Roster: 8/6, 5/2, 2/1 and What They Actually Mean for Your Life
A plain-English guide to FIFO roster patterns like 8/6, 5/2 and 2/1 - what they mean, why they vary, and how to work out what actually suits your life.
73d ago