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Experts explore leadership in mining at MEC networking event

NewsMarch 28, 2019
Lead by example; talk to people in a language they understand; be clear and confident in your message and your expectations. These were some of the pieces of advice given to mining engineers at MEC’s recent industry networking event on 22 March. Over 50 people were present for the evening at Brisbane’s Alchemy Restaurant and Bar to exchange ideas on creating highly functional teams and balancing work performance with a healthy company culture.

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The 6 Best Things About Being A Mining Consultant

BlogMarch 27, 2019

Thinking of pursuing a career as a mining consultant? Here are six of the things mining consultants love most about their work.

[wpc_custom_heading heading="1. It's never groundhog day" colored_line="yes"][vc_column_text]As a mining consultant, your schedule will vary depending on the nature and location of projects you’re working on. One thing that’s for certain is that you won’t be sitting behind a desk from 9 to 5. Mining consultants enjoy a varied schedule that’s never boring.

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MEC: built to survive the bust

BlogMarch 21, 2019
We know what you’re thinking:
“Why would I want to be employed by a mining consultancy if there’s a likelihood of another mining downturn? What then?”
It’s a question we are sometimes asked by candidates during interviews. Our answer?

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6 tips to prepare for your best job interview yet

BlogMarch 13, 2019
By Cheryl Holton, Head of Talent Management, MEC For many of us, job interviews just don’t get easier, no matter how many times we go through the process. Working in recruitment and HR, I’ve seen my fair share of candidates who struggle in interviews because they’re apprehensive, poorly prepared, or even over-confident. On the other hand, I’ve observed what works for people who go on to win the job.

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MEC at University of Queensland Career Day

Team building that values the home side

BlogMarch 13, 2019
At MEC, we’re always working to develop our business. Team-building days and getaways are an important part of how we do this, but they shouldn’t mean that we have to take our employees away from their loved ones. So, for our most recent team event – a weekend away at RACV Royal Pines Resort on 2 and 3 March 2019 – we invited families to join us.

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Drill and Blast

Operational Design Tips for the Drill and Blast Engineer

NewsFebruary 21, 2019
[vc_row margin_top="-50"][vc_column][wpc_custom_heading heading="Does the design line up?" colored_line="yes"][vc_column_text]When it comes to drill and blast design, simple and consistent will often achieve the best productivity and blast outcomes. So, where you can, try to keep it simple - if you can’t keep it simple you had better put the effort in to communicate it! Remember: You can have the best design in the world, but if you can’t communicate it, no one will ever know.

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D&B

Drill and Blast: Don’t discredit the Drill

NewsFebruary 21, 2019

Drill and Blast as a group is generally measured by the blast outcome. More often than not, the blast crew rather than the entire drill and blast process is held accountable for the blast outcome. Unfortunately, this is a common misunderstanding from those who are not intimately associated with the process and do not place value on the parameters which effect blast outcomes. These are:

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Mining’s giant machines

BlogJanuary 24, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some of the machinery used on mine sites today is staggering in size. Take a look at some of the giants of mining. [wpc_custom_heading heading="Bucket-wheel excavator: Bagger 293" colored_line="yes"][vc_column_text]Bucket-wheel excavators are described by the folks at Guinness World Records as “mechanical behemoths that churn up the earth”. These machines have a huge wheel at the front that rotates, turning buckets that scoop up earth then drop it on a conveyor belt.

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Networking – Are you running with the right herd?

NewsJanuary 24, 2019

Building networks is an important part of both your professional and personal life. It’s now commonly quoted that “you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”. So if you’re not running with a herd that reflects your values and goals it might be time to upgrade.

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  • Finding out about new opportunities
  • Teaming up with like-minded people to collaborate on projects/ideas
  • Finding a mentor
  • Becoming someone else’s mentor
  • Exchanging ideas
  • Getting out of your comfort zone
  • Getting some advice
  • Giving some advice
  • Sharing experiences
  • Making contacts for the future

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Overview of the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 2018.

NewsJanuary 7, 2019
On 14 November 2018, the Queensland Parliament passed the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 2018. The bill acts as an important step towards implementing Queensland’s Mined Land Rehabilitation Policy and will feature a pooled financial provision fund and scheme manager. The Act introduces two major reforms for the Queensland resource industry. It will:
  1. Replace the current financial assurance regime with a new financial provisioning scheme for all resource authorities to better deal with the environmental impacts of resource activities; and
  1. Introduce new progressive rehabilitation requirements for mining leases, through progressive rehabilitation and closure plans (PRC plans) for site specific application.

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