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Lunch and Learn – February 2020

Blog, EventFebruary 19, 2020

Join MEC’s Senior Mining Consultant Matthew Turner for our next lunch and learn session in Brisbane. Matthew will discuss the theory of optimising cut off grades over time for open pit metalliferous mines. Touching on the challenges of practical application within the inherent variability of key assumptions. Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2020 Topic: Cut Off…

MEC’s 2019 in review

BlogDecember 19, 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Where has 2019 gone?! What a great year it has been! Here are five of our favourite articles for you to look back on.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.