May 1, 2010

The Employment Dilemma Through a Recruiter’s Eyes

“This is exactly the opportunity I have been looking for and one that I am certainly qualified for. Unfortunately, my family and […]

May 1, 2010

Answering the HR Challenge: Why Industry Collaboration is Essential

Towards mid 2009, economic indicators began to point towards recovery in the mining sector. While companies were focused on managing through the […]

May 1, 2010

New Programs Target Aboriginal and First Nations Youth for Mining Careers

SECTION: NEW GENERATION’S CORNER It is not news that mining, one of Canada’s most productive industrial sectors, will face a serious skills […]

February 16, 2010

Resources sector attracting more women

AN increasing proportion of women are choosing careers in Queensland’s resources sector, according to a new survey by the Queensland Resources Council……more […]

November 5, 2009

Earthmoving training facility approved to create mining careers

ROCKHAMPTON Regional Council says it has approved an earthmoving training facility pending full endorsement at the next council meeting…..more at Mine Vehicles

November 1, 2009

The Faces Behind the Wheel

They may look like easy-to-drive toy trucks when at the bottom of the mine, but the reality is quite the opposite. Mining […]

June 9, 2009

Diamond drill training and operations enhanced with Ontario government support

Ontario is supporting skills training in Northern Ontario by helping retool diamond drilling programs offered jointly by two colleges in Kirkland Lake and Geraldton. The project is expected to create…

June 18, 2008

Modular Expands Global Accounts Management Team

Following the successful introduction of the Global Corporate Accounts Management team last year, Modular Mining Systems, Inc. CEO Peter Carter has announced […]

June 6, 2008

Roy Slack – Cementation president knows people make companies great

By IAN ROSS Roy Slack is has built the kind of company he always wanted to work for. The president of one […]

February 1, 2008

The Truth Behind Wages and How They Are Measured in the Mining Industry

Am I earning a fair salary? This is a question everyone asks but determining what is fair can be tricky. “It’s like houses,” […]