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 a year in Brisbane, so I thought I’d share my experience and insights with non-mining people who are curious about what it’s like to live and work on a mine site.
“Coal is back – but is it here to stay?”.
MEC 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 means for Australian coal.
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, which kicked off on 8 June 2018.
Our MEC 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 ramp up the heart rates of young and old.
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 ready to ace that interview.