Cash-conscious mining executives are returning to gold as appeal of critical minerals wanes, WA recruiters say

Executives in the resource sector are more likely to change jobs for a good leader and a good salary than for the waning appeal of changing the world, say two talent scouts, as roles in critical minerals lose popularity in favor of gold. Acacia founders Abbi Vermey and Laura Grierson say their Subiaco-based recruitment firm … Read more

The Skill Engineer: Future of e-scooter program at risk due to critical funding issues

A vocational training program in Broome known for teaching students how to build their own electric scooter and other job-related skills is facing closure due to insufficient funding. The Skill Engineer launched its Broome e-scooter program in 2023, with 60 participants successfully completing the 10-week course.

AMEC urges answers as Peter Dutton and Angus Taylor misunderstand each other over critical minerals support

A mining leadership group is urging the federal opposition to take sides on the issue of an industry-backed tax incentive for critical minerals, after Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton took different positions on the incentive within days. Association of Mining and Exploration Companies CEO Warren Pearce said it was “refreshing” to … Read more