International FIFO mining work — the pros and cons
A typical international FIFO roster for many places is 8 weeks on with 4 weeks off.
Posts by Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc.:
Industrial mining tourism – a new opportunity for old mines
Tourism is one potential avenue that can turn a declining mining town's fortunes around.
The metals of antiquity — iron
There is more iron on earth than any other metal.
Spotlight: Environmental geology
The basic principle underlying environmental geology is that human progress and development should not come at the expense of the natural environment.
What does 2021 have in store for mining?
The move towards sustainability should speed up.
The mental health impacts of having a FIFO work partner
Factors well known to have a health impact on the workers.
The future for gold – is it brighter than ever?
There's an interesting truth about the price of gold.
Managing a FIFO workforce
The modern mining management team may find itself called upon to design, deliver and implement a range of fairly unique and customised services.
Looming changes for FIFO employees in Western Australia
One-third of the country's new jobs in August were in Western Australia, and the state's mining industry is currently underpinning the national economy.
How some of our common metals got their names
Have you ever wondered how many of the familiar metals we're surrounded by got their names?
Making mining employment less challenging
The Australian Government is on a path to make the process of job-hunting more streamlined.
Circular economics, reprocessing waste and mining
As investors and communities pressure the industry to address waste issues, some companies are rising to the challenge.
