It’s a scenario that’s all too familiar for mining companies across Australia: a critical role goes vacant, recruitment takes longer than expected, and when the role is finally filled, the new ...
How to develop a mining recruitment strategy
Mining operations face unique workforce challenges that demand a strategic approach to recruitment. With an ageing workforce, increasing demand for minerals and metals, and an industry undergoing ...
5 recruitment tips for setting up a mining project overseas
Establishing a mining project in a foreign country is no small task. From working around unfamiliar government regulations to understanding local culture, getting the right team in place can be ...
3 Ways to Get Ahead of Australia’s Mining Skills Shortage
It’s one of the top issues for mining companies in Australia — there simply aren’t enough qualified, skilled staff to fill critical gaps in mining operations. A recent McKinsey report on global ...
Mine expansion projects: RPO vs contingent recruitment
For most mine expansion projects, RPO is the more effective recruitment model. But that’s not to say contingent recruitment doesn’t have a role. It depends on the scale, the timeline, and what ...
Is there a shortage of geologists in Australia?
Broadly speaking, yes, there is a shortage of geologists in Australia. Especially in the mining, exploration, and critical-minerals space. But the picture is nuanced. Here’s what we know: ...
Strategies for sourcing talent for lithium projects in the US
In this video clip, lithium and battery metals executive Austin Devaney discusses the challenges of sourcing talent for lithium projects in the US with our client relationship lead in North ...
How do you get a senior metallurgist job in mining?
If you want to move into a senior metallurgist role, it usually means you’ve already spent a few years working as a plant or process metallurgist. But the jump to “senior” isn’t just about time ...
What is salary benchmarking in mining?
Put simply, salary benchmarking is how mining companies work out what they should pay people. It’s comparing your jobs and pay rates with similar roles at other companies to make sure ...
How to create a hiring roadmap for a new mining project
Creating a hiring roadmap for a new mining project starts with a deep understanding of the project timeline. You need to align workforce planning with key milestones like early works, ...
What are the common salary benchmarking mistakes to avoid?
Some mining companies use old or generic pay data, so their offers don’t match what good candidates expect. Others forget to factor in things like remote rosters or what nearby sites are ...
Why salary benchmarking matters in mining recruitment
Anyone who’s worked in mining knows how quickly the market shifts. One moment there’s a hiring frenzy—new projects, expansion plans, contractors everywhere. Then next, it’s all about cost-cutting ...
