All hail the mine site general manager
The mine site general manager is often the unsung hero of a mining company. Steve Heather offers his opinion why.
7 big ideas to help solve the Kalgoorlie (in WA) FIFO crisis
Candidates for mining jobs just don’t want to move to Kalgoorlie. Here are 7 big ideas that could help make residential mining jobs more attractive.
Don’t let the bastards get you down
The mining industry gets knocked for its failures, perhaps more than other industries, but risk-taking is essential for the future of mining.
It’s time to step up and lead on labour hire in mining
The Federal Election is over but the problems with mining labour hire recruitment persist. Here’s what recruiters, miners and jobseekers can do.
Why do exploration and mining companies often fail to deliver?
Mining and exploration companies often fail to succeed because of the personnel employed. Find out why, and how, here.
Why you shouldn’t compete for mining talent solely on salary
If you try to attract good mining talent with money, you’ll attract people motivated by money. Maybe it’s time to try something different?
Signal versus Noise.
Ask yourself: are you producing more noise than signal? And then ask: are you consuming more noise than signal?
How to use lawyers in mining, life, and business generally
Mining People MD Steve Heather looks at how to use lawyers correctly - and the wider lessons for life and business.
We stand on the shoulders of giants
Diggers and Dealers was a great reminder that we all stand on the shoulders of those who went before us.
This mining conference season, avoid a costly 'death by PowerPoint'
Here are some tips on how to create an effective and memorable presentation this mining conference season.
Positioning mining companies for growth and strategic diversity
How can mining companies position themselves for growth and strategic diversity?
Managing Mining Millennials: is it even possible?
Managing millennials and teaching them to be great leaders is likely to present challenges to many mining managers.
Could mining be the progressive cause the world needs?
Mining needs to play a leadership role in defining what's "progressive".
Why aspirational leaders should filter feedback
Getting the most out of people is one of the best sources of synergy and leverage available to a business leader.
How to facilitate constructive and creative debate in a room full of strong leaders
Here are six things I have observed, or learnt personally, about how to encourage constructive debate.
Lessons from the mining boardroom frontline
Debate is more important than answers. That was the big take-out from the recent MPi Boardroom Forum.
How to avoid buying a dud
Avoiding a 'dud' now could be central to whether or not you're judged a success in the future.
Why the mining industry's strength makes us vulnerable
There's a hidden truth in the way the mining industry protects itself from outside attack. It's time we changed.
A wine bar theory every mining industry leader needs
Mining recruitment: Here's why cheap people are rarely cheap and expensive people are often not expensive at all.