How to survive Christmas on a mine site
by Dan Hatch
If you’re facing a Christmas away from your family, working on a mine site, we’ve got some tips to help get you through.
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Why Christmas and summer holidays are the perfect mining recruitment times
by Dan Hatch
The Christmas and summer holiday period is a fantastic time for recruitment—especially in the mining industry. Here’s why.
How to get a mining job through a recruitment agency
by Dan Hatch
Here’s our best advice for how to get a mining job through a specialist recruitment agency.
Can a technically brilliant misfit ever be managed?
by Dan Hatch
What do you do if an employee is brilliant at their job but a terrible cultural fit for your business?
Is it OK to walk out on a mining job interview?
by Dan Hatch
Let’s talk about when it’s OK to leave a mining job interview early (and how to do it so you don’t ruin your reputation in the industry long-term).
Why age needs to be a part of every mining company’s diversity mix
by Dan Hatch
With the Australia mining industry deep in the grip of yet another skills shortage, now is not the time to ignore the experience of the over 50s.
World’s largest electric underground truck under trial at WA mine
by Dan Hatch
AngloGold Ashanti is trialling the world’s largest battery electric underground mining truck at its Sunrise Dam operation. Check out this revolutionary new technology.
Why now is the time to hire for attitude, not skill
by Dan Hatch
Mining companies often say they want to hire someone with the right attitude, but they often end up hiring based on skill. Here’s why it’s time that changed.
Precision mining: could big blasts be a thing of the past?
by Dan Hatch
Big explosions are among the most spectacular moments the mining industry provides, but could blasts soon be a thing of the past?
How to choose between two mining job offers
by Dan Hatch
With two job offers on the table, you’re probably focused on your salary and benefits package options, but spare a thought for courtesy.
Do jobseekers care about a mining company’s safety record?
by Dan Hatch
Here’s what you need to know to use your health and safety record to attract the best candidates in a tight labour market.
7 questions to help you find the right recruiter
by Dan Hatch
Here’s how mining jobseekers and mining companies can find the right recruiter to work with.