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Lets Beat Homelessness – Vinnies CEO Sleepout

NewsJune 11, 2019

On Thursday the 20^th of June 2019, leaders in business, community and government will sleep without shelter on one of the longest nights of the year to help change the lives of Australians experiencing homelessness through St Vincent de Pauls CEO Sleepout event.

MEC meet future engineers at UQ

NewsJune 4, 2019

We had the pleasure of meeting plenty of enthusiastic students at UQ’s Mining and Metallurgical Association BBQ on 22 May. MEC sponsored the event, which was attended by over 40 current UQ students.

Become a Better Leader in 5 Steps

BlogMay 29, 2019

Have you ever doubted your leadership skills, or thought maybe perhaps because you haven’t studied business management you wouldn’t be very good at it? The truth is, we all have the ability to become a leader as incredible as Ivan Glasenberg, CEO of Glencore. Leadership is an important function of management which helps to maximise efficiency and to achieve organisational goals. Leadership is the potential to influence behaviour of others. It is also defined as the capacity to influence a group towards the realisation of a goal. Leaders are required to develop future visions, and to motivate the organisational members to want to achieve the visions. According to Keith Davis, “Leadership is the ability to persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically. It is the human factor which binds a group together and motivates it towards goals.” Here are five easy to follow step to focus on, in order to lead your team more effectively:

Podcasts that are a Must Watch!

BlogMay 24, 2019

Podcasts have been causing quite a lot of noise lately. Yes, literally. If you’re completely new to the podcast scene, podcasts are a series of audio files made available online. Most podcasts are set up like a TV or radio show, with different “seasons” and episodes focused on varied topics featuring special guests.

A LITTLE BIT LONELY AS A FIFO WORKER?

BlogMay 15, 2019

We hear you. It can be so hard to feel connected to your loved ones when you’re hours apart, and missing out on events, catch ups and quality time with them. Luckily, keeping in contact while you are on roster, has never been easier than in this day and age! Here are six platforms to use to stay up to date and in contact with your loved ones.

Join us at Energy Mines and Money Australia

NewsMay 9, 2019

MEC is a proud sponsor of the Energy Mines and Money Australia conference which will be held from 12-13 June at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Importance of Effective Communication Skills In Your Business

BlogMay 8, 2019

It takes communication to work in a team, and even people working alone have to report to their bosses. If you run a business, you have to tell employees what's expected of them. Bad communication leads to errors, failure and sometimes lawsuits. Effective communication helps prevent these errors. Here are five reasons why effective communication is important in every business.

Safety culture in mining: why it matters and how to improve it

NewsApril 23, 2019

How would you describe your organisation’s safety culture? And how important is it to the safety and profitability of your mining operations?

We all know that mining businesses have to be vigilant and work hard to comply with legislative safety standards. Regulations are extensive because of the high level of risk and complexity associated with mining operations. Mining companies are responsible for the safety of the people working on their sites. At MEC, ensuring that all workers return home safely is at the core of what we do.

Developing your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

BlogApril 11, 2019

LinkedIn? Why would I want to be on LinkedIn? I don’t own a multi-billion-dollar company – so why would any want to connect with me? Well, long gone are the days where a logo would tell clients everything they needed to know about your company and the most colourful advertisement would catch attention. People aren’t buying into that anymore. People are buying into people. The fact is, if you are in business, your online presence portrays yourself and your business to the world. It is estimated that there are 10-15 million engineers worldwide - your personal brand needs to be strong enough to stand out in this cluttered environment.

Potash – The Essential Element

BlogApril 8, 2019

Potash is the general term for potassium bearing minerals. It was named after the extraction process used in the pre-industrial era when wood ashes were immersed in water and leaching took effect. When the solution evaporated a sediment of potassium carbonate was left behind on the inside of the large iron pots. Potassium is a highly reactive alkaline metal and is not found in isolation in nature. It readily forms compounds in the form of chlorides, nitrates, carbonates, bromides, cyanide, sulphates and hydroxides. Known by its chemical name K, potassium is an essential element to both plant and human life.

Mining mentoring program set to nurture MEC talent

NewsApril 3, 2019

MEC employees will soon benefit from mentorships with some of the top minds in the business. MEC’s mentoring program, launched late last year, has attracted a large amount of interest from its talented ranks. To date, 18 MEC mentees are registered with the program and have been carefully paired with mentors from 11 different companies:

Lunch and Learn – April

EventMarch 31, 2019

With sustained strength in the commodity price, there are growing concerns mine site operating costs will return to those seen during the last mining boom. To capitalise on strong commodity prices, a focus must remain on maximising profitability margins by managing operating costs and inventory levels.