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Jobs up as figures show post-boom mining slump is over
The latest employment, economic and insolvency figures show Australian mining is on the up.
Mining's gender pay gap: have your say!
We want to know your thoughts and experiences about the gender pay gap in mining in Australia.
Reflect, recharge, restart
December starts with reflection and then ends, for us at MPi, looking forward with a sense of optimism. So, what has happened this year?
MPI poll: Does the mining industry embrace diversity?
As Australia debates marriage equality, we ask just how well the mining industry embraces diversity.
Why your next mine site could also be a supervolcano
US scientists say the next big source of lithium could well be supervolcanoes.
Is mining being let down?
The Western Australian Government's inquiry into the impact of FIFO work practices on mental health was tabled in Parliament on 18 June 2015. Has anything been done since then?
Alarming new statistics about mining's drug issue
Drug use in Australia's mining industry is a worsening issue, according to new survey results.
6 technological advances set to change mining forever
What innovations are changing mining and mining jobs? And what other innovations are just around the corner?
Trend: New mining jobs cropping up in Australia
New openings are starting to appear in Australia for trainees, apprentices and graduate mining jobs.
Where are people 'really' finding their mining industry jobs?
What's the most effective method for getting a job in the mining industry?
5 tips for mining industry workers at tax time
Here are 5 top tax tips to help you get the most out of your tax return this year.
What are the facts about Adani's Carmichael Coal Mine?
Adani's proposed Carmichael coal mine is proving controversial. So, what are the facts?
Depression and mining: What to do if you're depressed
Working in isolated regions can often take its toll on FIFO workers. Here's what to do if you're feeling depressed.
Mining job opportunities for Indigenous Australians
How does Australia's mining industry ensure local Aboriginal people get a good share of job opportunities created?
Could your next career move be into deep-sea mining?
Is deep-sea mining the industry's final frontier? And do you have the skills needed to succeed?
FIFO Travel: Our Top Spots for R&R Trips
You've been working hard and now it's time for some R&R, but where to go on your precious time off?
Deadly Outback: What else lurks on a mine site?
How can you avoid creepy crawlies on site? And what are mining companies doing to protect endangered species?
How big a problem is drug use in the mining industry?
How prevalent is illicit drug use in Australia's mining industry? We look at the research and find out.
FIFO workers save with alternative living options
It's a question every FIFO worker has to grapple with: Where do you live during the home leg of your roster?
Think before you ink! The deal with tattoos and mining
Can your tattoos stop you getting a job in the mining industry? Our experts give their insights.