Mine Site Safety, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Safety and wellbeing on site and off it: mental health, fatigue, heat stress, and what good employers do about them.

How to Become an HSE Advisor

HSE advisors help mine sites and plants keep people safe and protect the environment. There's more than one way in, with or without a degree. Here's how.

5d ago

How to Become a Crane Operator

Crane operators lift the heaviest components on mine sites and plants, from truck engines to processing equipment. Here's how to get the right licence and the experience employers want.

5d ago

How to Become a Rigger or Dogman

Riggers and dogmen set up and direct heavy lifts on mine sites, plants and shutdowns. Here's how to get the licences and your first job on a lifting crew.

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How to Become a Shotfirer

Shotfirers are licensed to blast rock so it can be mined. It's a specialised, high-responsibility job. Here's how to get on a blast crew and work towards a shotfiring licence.

5d ago

How to Become a High Voltage Electrician

HV electricians keep the power on at mines and processing plants, from substations to electric-drive haul trucks. Here's how to go from an electrical apprenticeship to high voltage work.

5d ago

AI Won’t Replace Mining Workers, But Mining Workers Who Understand AI Could Have an Advantage

AI is changing Australian mining jobs rather than simply eliminating them. Here is what workers should learn to stay competitive.

17d ago

Mining Jobs for Graduates: Careers You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

Modern mining companies employ people across engineering, science, technology, environment, business, health and safety, logistics, and more.

39d ago

Safety on the Mine Site: Why Speaking Up Could Be the Most Important Skill You Have

Safety on a mine site isn't just about following procedures. It's about recognising hazards, asking questions and having the confidence to speak up when something doesn't look right. From fatigue and production pressure to changing conditions and new technology, this article explores why good safety

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