Outgoing chief executive of Fortescue Metals Group, Elizabeth Gaines, has once again stressed the importance of gender equality in the mining industry. It has become a topic she has addressed for each of the past four years she has spoken to delegates at the annual Diggers and Dealers conference in Western Australia. This year only […]

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) has partnered with Lifeline to develop a peer support program that includes sexual assault and harassment modules. Following a report released regarding the sexual harassment of female fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, recommendations to prevent these behaviours have been announced for the mining industry. The Resourceful Mind […]

Launched in 2013, Thiess’ Sisters in Mining (SIM) program enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to transition into the mining sector as trainee haul truck drivers. The SIM Program was born out of Thiess’ reconciliation commitment to ensuring the economic benefits of mining contribute to, and empower, the culture and social aspirations of our […]

Another mining company chief executive has stepped down, with David Woodall of Australian Strategic Materials advising the Board of his intention to leave the company immediately. In accepting Woodall’s decision, ASM chair Ian Gandel thanked him for his contribution, particularly for laying the foundations for the company to take advantage of the global demand for […]