May 16, 2018 Young Australians oblivious to mining Despite mining contributing about 6 per cent of the country's GDP, a study revealed that almost six out of 10 of young Australians know nothing at all about mining careers.
November 10, 2017 BHP needs 120 new workers at its Olympic Dam in Australia The mining giant will add those jobs during the next 12 months.
May 30, 2017 Coal mine openings in the US inject some hope into beleaguered sector Corsa Coal’s Acosta Deep mine, to begin operations in June, will create about 600 jobs.
October 17, 2016 The mining community now has its own social media site — PeopleMine PeopleMine seeks to connect individuals who work, or aim to do so, in the resources sector.
April 21, 2016 Services sector saves jobless miners in Australia While Queensland's miners axed 22,000 positions between 2013 and 2015, health and community services created new jobs for almost double that number.
January 6, 2016 Canada’s Imperial Metals halts production, lays off 100 due to low copper prices Low copper prices have forced the Vancouver-based firm to lay-off more than one-third of the workforce at its Huckleberry mine in northwestern British Columbia.
November 5, 2015 Highland Valley Copper announces layoffs – reports Thirty percent production cut planned.
February 21, 2015 Caterpillar will keep calling Peoria home, plans new headquarters A six-block campus.
April 15, 2014 Let’s talk about: women in the mining industry While still a male-dominated sector, there have been positive steps to integrate women into the mining industry.
March 24, 2014 Diamond prices spike whet De Beers appetite for new markets The diamond giant expects to secure exploration rights in Angola before the end of the year.
GRAPHIC-Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
