Careers in Mining: A Job Path for All Workers
Tradespeople and university-trained workers alike are required for the mining and mining equipment technology services (METS) sectors.
Green focus for a cleaner future
1 MINIMISING WATER CONSUMPTION
"Mining operations seek to use low-quality water not suitable for other purposes (such as surface, ground, sea and process water and treated effluent), and water is used and reused many times across operations," Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable says.
2 CREATING RENEWABLES
"Australian minerals such as lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel are supporting the growth of renewable energy across the globe."
3 REDUCING EMISSIONS
"The Australian minerals sector supports a measured transition to a low emissions, global economy. Mining companies are reducing emissions from minerals extraction and processing and increasing the use of renewable energy in operations."
4 PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY
"The industry applies the globally recognised 'avoid-minimise-mitigate' hierarchy to minimise land disturbance and native vegetation clearing."
5 FOCUSING ON LAND REHABILITATION
"Planning for rehabilitation takes place long before mining commences, and rehabilitation is undertaken progressively during the life of a mine wherever practical."
