Tag: Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable

Jump in mining apprentices and trainees by 19%

Jump in mining apprentices and trainees by 19%

New data shows the number of apprentices and trainees in the Australian mining industry increased 19% in 2022, according to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The figures, released yesterday, confirmed 7,689 apprentices and trainees joined the mining workforce in 2022, which included a 14% increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a 26% jump for women compared to 2021. Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable says apprenticeships and traineeships are an important pathway into the minerals industry, with high demand for qualified tradespeople in highly paid and secure jobs. “The mining industry has for decades invested in collaborative partnerships such as developing tailored work readiness, apprenticeship and traineeship, cadetship and recruitment pathways,” she...

Mining apprentices and trainees surged in 2020

Mining apprentices and trainees surged in 2020

Apprenticeship and traineeship commencements in the mining industry in 2020 surged to their highest level in seven years, with traditional trades in electrical, metal, automotive and construction driving the growth. This is according to latest statistics by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research, with the December quarter rising by 127% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Completions of apprenticeships and traineeships also increased 53% compared to 2019. Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable says the mining industry prioritises upskilling its workforce and being an employer of choice. “Apprentices and trainees that choose the mining industry can expect highly paid and secure jobs,” she said. “It is projected that more than 1,000 apprenticeships will be created by mining...

Mine Rehabilitation: A lasting legacy

Mine Rehabilitation: A lasting legacy

MCA chief executive Tania Constable believes Australia is a leading jurisdiction in sustainable mining practices, including mine rehabilitation and closure. “The implementation and performance of the Australian mining industry in rehabilitation is continuously improving, driven by ongoing investment in rehabilitation practice,” Ms Constable said. “There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to mine rehabilitation but over many years, the industry has worked closely with government and research institutions to develop and share improved practices.” Ms Constable said that leading practice approaches start with establishing a final closure design that balances the needs of government and local community. “Rehabilitation should be integrated into life-of-mine planning, and wherever practical implemented progressively as the mine develops,” she said. In practice, good management...