Capella on bucket list

NEW life has been breathed into a landmark at the Central Highlands town of Capella in Queensland, with the refurbishment of the mine dragline...

When mining came to town

WHEN it comes to the impact of mining companies on the local community, Jack Campbell is one of the biggest supporters.Jack and his family...

Always was, always will be

Alcoa employees across Australia proudly celebrated the history and culture of Australia’s traditional owners, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, at NAIDOC Week...

Practice makes perfect

What do university mining schools need most? Over the past few years increasing attention has been directed to the people employed to teach and...

Meth, ice pose mines risk

THE use of illicit drugs such as methamphetamine and ice is unfortunately still rampant in WA, with WA Police recently estimating that West Australians...

Awards recognise industry leaders

LEADING individuals and organisations of Australian resources and energy industries were celebrated in Melbourne in early August.Presented at the gala dinner of resources and...

Hogg bats for mental health

FORMER cricketer Brad Hogg has swapped the cricket bat for a microphone to interview mining workers about their mental health, in a new video...

The golden years

THE telephone call, when it came, was from one long-time friend and colleague to another.Making the call was Sir Arvi Parbo, who went on...

Hands-on with sanitiser

ONE of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is by washing our hands often with soap and water, or if that...

Movie Reviews – July 2019

THE LION KING Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones, Donald Glover IF this photorealistic version of The Lion King had been the original, replete with all its...