Articles by Mining IQ

Mining Job Search has reported a majority of vacancies – as well as job seekers – in the Asia-Pacific region, according to its website . Since its launch in December 2012, it has assembled just over 18,000 registered mining professionals and over 1,800 current vacancies , says Operations Manager, Matt Roberts. Mining IQ caught up with Roberts, who works closely with mining industry...Full Article »

There’s something special about Australia’s diamond industry. For over 150 years, Aussies have taken the best techniques from around the world and added a few of their own to become one of the top diamond producing countries in the world. Deposits Australian diamonds have been found in New South Wales as far back as 1851 in Bathurst, Bingara and Copeton. Records of smaller findings...Full Article »

Mining IQ presents our end of month mining content roundup. This month’s most popular mining articles explored energy’s future economic growth and tackled health issues in the FIFO lifestyle. For those of you seeking a quick and relevant summary of Mining IQ’s monthly activity – we recommend you visit the top-rated list of articles below: Facebook pick of the month :...Full Article »

British Columbia's mining and mineral exploration industry has a rich history and a auspicious future. Industry revenues in this Canadian western province have doubled over the past eight years, reaching more than $9.8 billion in 2011. To celebrate AME BC’s (Association of Mineral Exploration BC) 100th anniversary, Visual Capitalist put together this infographic, which looks at how the...Full Article »

It’s small wonder that Mongolia has the mining community rapt. As Rio Tinto continues negotiations over Oyu Tolgoi, the copper mine is only one of over 50 identified and potential deposit sites in the country. If you’re considering a business trip to Mongolia, here are your top 10 basic facts. Mongolia is landlocked by two countries: Russia to the north (3,543 km) and China to the...Full Article »

Below is the attendee list for Austmine 2013 . Scroll down to see who you will be networking and learning with. With a list like that it is clear you simply need to be in the same room. Ensure you receive the same lessons and strategies as the mining professionals already attending. View the full agenda and register here ....Full Article »

Automation in Mining - An Update from Mining IQ There has been a surge in automation development within the mining industry over the past year. Remote working strategies have been modernised, with the likes of BHP and Rio Tinto now able to operate and control a pit from hundreds of kilometres away. There has also been a huge commitment to driverless trains and continued initiatives to increase...Full Article »

Barely a week passes without media coverage of some aspect of the real or perceived impacts of fly-in fly-out ( FIFO ) and drive-in drive-out (DIDO) work, especially in the mining sector. We hear about the lack of affordable housing, relationship breakdowns, mental illness, under-resourced and over-stretched local services – the list goes on. For more than 15 months, the House of...Full Article »

Mining is one of the world's most dangerous occupations. Over the years, many serious accidents have occurred in various parts of the world, often with significant loss of life. Mining is often listed as one of (if not the most) dangerous job (especially coal mining) each year in various dangerous jobs lists. It is without doubt that miners face many dangers on the job. Some of the most...Full Article »

With today's resignation of BHP Billiton boss Marius Kloppers the reign of the mining boom-time chief executive is coming to an end. The generation of executives that oversaw a rapid expansion of the mining industry like no other before it is being replaced as mining giants steer into the post-peak period.   The mining giants reaped huge profits during the boom years. In 2011, BHP...Full Article »

Monitoring and Managing Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) is an important focus for mining companies today. Mining IQ spoke to Sara Fernandez, EHS&T for an underground mining contracting company and a Curtin Masters student, ahead of her presentation at the 3rd annual Hard Rock Mine Ventilation 2013 conference, Sara discussed the importance of having a good monitoring plan in place. Diesel was...Full Article »