Training for the apprenticeship program is delivered at the Xstrata Skills Centre, and, along with on the job training, apprentices are also required to attend allocated blocks of study at the local Mount Isa TAFE several times throughout their second,...

Gold Coast copper explorer Cudeco will begin mining at its Rocklands project by early to mid 2013 after mining leases were last week approved by the State Government. The project will be a major boost to the Cloncurry economy.

First year Metalliferous Mining Operations apprentice Kieran Punch was awarded the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student of the year award for his dedication in the Xstrata Skills Centre. It's not the first accolade for Mr Punch though, having