University graduates invited to work with Glencore

Vaughan Harris has just become the first Tjiwarl community member to complete an apprenticeship with Liontown (ASX: LTR) at its Kathleen Valley lithium operations.Mr Harris grew up in Leonora and completed his final years of high school at the Cunderdin College of Agriculture. He started his electrical trade at 23 which led him to complete his apprenticeship.Mr Harris reflects on the historic moment in the Liontown partnership with the Tjiwarl community.“Being the first Tjiwarl apprentice to complete an apprenticeship here at Liontown feels exciting,” he said.“I hope it shows other Tjiwarl members, and even non-members, that it’s absolutely possible to complete an apprenticeship with Liontown’s support and the support of the community.”Mr Harris will relocate to Karratha with his wife, Cate, and daughter Aurora.“I hope to keep expanding my electrical knowledge, taking up extra courses and training,” he said.“When I get to Karratha, I’m hoping to start out in the rail side of things, which interests me most, but whatever I end up doing will likely be new to me, and that’s exciting in itself.”Liontown continues to partner closely with Tjiwarl to provide meaningful employment and training opportunities.

IGO chief financial officer Johan van Vuuren has resigned, effective immediately, after commencing in the role on April 1.Mr van Vuuren and IGO (ASX: IGO) have agreed that the position was not the right fit and he will pursue other opportunities more aligned with his career aspirations.IGO says it has commenced arrangements for interim cover and will undertake a process to identify a permanent replacement.IGO managing director and chief executive Ivan Vella said the company was focused on a smooth transition.“We wish Johan well in his next chapter,” he said.“IGO has a strong and capable finance team, and the board and I are focused on a smooth transition.”

Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation (KNAC) Registered Native Title Body Corporate and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) have signed an updated agreement to provide Rio Tinto with a clear framework for engaging on mine development on Nyiyaparli Country.

After four years of hard work, 24 apprentices working across Alcoa’s (ASX: AAI) mines and refineries have completed their education and training to gain trade qualifications.