Life on a mine site: what’s it really like? Interested in working in the mining industry? Wondering what life is like on site? MEC mining engineer Daniel Li gives you the lowdown. Recently, I had my first experience working at an open-cut mine in Central Queensland. This was a big change for me after spending…
Details“Coal is back – but is it here to stay?”. MEC Mining are excited to present our latest lunch and learn with Mark Gresswell from Commodity Insights. In this session Mark will look at current coal markets and delve into: What has got us to this point. Is it sustainable in the mid-term. What this…
DetailsResources sector mentors light the way for future women leaders MEC is proud to be a part of this year’s Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) mentoring program. High-achieving women from the resources sector in Queensland will learn from high-flyers in the industry over four months of career guidance,…
DetailsMEC team day: Xtreme family fun Our MEC Mining team day on Saturday 2 June was an active one, with our staff and their families enjoying an afternoon at Urban Xtreme Adventure Park in Hendra. The park’s activities include laser tag, trampolining, rock climbing, kids’ playland, and simulated skiing and snowboarding – all guaranteed to…
DetailsHow to make a great impression in a job interview Preparing for job interviews can be stressful. You have to work out what to wear, what to take with you, and how to not seem terrified once you arrive. We’ve all been there! Here are some tips to keep you on track as you get…
DetailsMEC Mining GM braves the cold to fight homelessness On Thursday 21 June, MEC Mining’s General Manager – Operations, David Plowman, will sleep out on the longest night of the year on the cold, hard concrete of Brisbane’s Powerhouse as part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout®. It is David’s first time taking part in the…
DetailsLeadership is not about being in charge: how to motivate your team “A good leader doesn’t only inspire us to have confidence in what they can do,” organisational guru Simon Sinek tells us. “A great leader inspires us to have confidence in what we can do.” If we think of great leaders throughout history, one…
DetailsHow can organisations learn from failure? Ever heard of Chris Argyris? He spent most of his professional life contemplating how organisations could learn from failure. An American business theorist, Chris Argyris (1923-2013) made a significant contribution to thinking about organisational learning and how people relate to organisations. The theories of single-loop and double-loop learning that…
DetailsBalancing Feminine and Masculine Energy: Key topic at MEC Mining’s Women in Mining breakfast MEC Mining hosted a Women in Mining and Queensland (WIMARQ) breakfast with leadership consultant and executive coach Rebecca Livesey from Achieve-Lead-Succeed on Thursday 24 May at Alchemy Bar and Restaurant in Brisbane. Over 50 females from the resources sector attended the…
DetailsFIFO fit: health tips for FIFO workers If you’re a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker, you’re no stranger to the health challenges associated with the lifestyle. It’s easy to slip into poor eating habits, sleep patterns are often disrupted, and any regular exercise regime can go out the window. Sam Hubbard, one of MEC’s mining engineers,…
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