Opinion

A Mining Industry Job Guide

Index

What does the mining industry offer?
What Qualifications you might need
Working Conditions
Family and Relationships
Age, Health, and Fitness

What you now have to earn in Australia to be above average

Are you curious about how much you need to earn in Australia to be considered above average? Well, look no further! In this post, we’ll explore the current median income in Australia and what it takes to surpass that threshold. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a raise, this information will give you a better understanding of where you stand financially in comparison to the rest of the country. So let’s dive into the numbers and see what

Australian Slang

Aussie slang

Australia is known for its unique slang, and it’s also become popular all over the world. In this article, we’ll take a look at some Australian slang words used in the workplace and what they mean. Whether you’re a local or wanting to work in Australia you will want to know some of the lingo!

What is Australian slang?

Australian slang is a unique form of English that is used in Australia and across the world. It is

Careers at Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a multinational mining company

Rio Tinto has operations in more than 60 countries and employs over 130,000 people. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1873 and is one of the largest mining companies in the world.

Rio Tinto is a leading producer of copper, lead, zinc, nickel and cobalt. The company also produces gold, silver, coal and diamonds.

Rio Tinto mines in Western Australia include;

Tom Price
Paraburdoo
Channar
Eastern Range
Marandoo
Brockman 2
Brockman 4
Nammuldi
Western Turner Syncline
Silvergrass
West
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Building Industry Synonyms & Acronyms

Australian slang and terminology is a language of its own, and if that’s not confusing enough for you, the mining and construction Industries have added some interesting lingo of their own.

There are more acronyms in these industries than you can poke a stick at, and that’s just the official ones.

Here, we’ve listed the most commonly used acronyms and industry lingo to get you started.

Commonly used Acronyms

AART – Apply Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
AFARP – As far as reasonably practical
ALARA
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What is lithium mining all about?

Lithium is an element that’s used in a variety of products, from batteries to greases and lubes. It’s no wonder, then, that mining for lithium has become big business in recent years. But what exactly is involved in lithium mining? This article will give you a brief overview of the process.

What is lithium used for

Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal that is used in a number of different applications. One of the most common uses for lithium is in batteries,

What’s the purple circle?

The purple circle, ah, the place everyone wants to be but it’s INVITE only. Many people have not heard of the purple circle until they get into the mining industry. The purple circle is an elitist group of people that congregate to the exclusion of others in a workplace or institution these people are commonly known as bullies or the untouchables.

These people who are “in” with the bosses for whatever reason and gain unfair favours over people more