We’re all familiar with lists of organisational values but how much credence should we give them when we’re seeking out businesses to collaborate with or work for?
Are “corporate values” just another example of meaningless jargon?
Maria Joyce is a General Manager at MEC, and has served the company as a mining engineer for over ten years. Maria now adds another important role to her professional portfolio, having been appointed Committee Chair of Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) and a Queensland committee representative for Women in Mining Network (WIMnet).
The pathways to developing a successful career in mining begins with a first step. During the recent mining downturn the lack of this first step has left many mining graduates without an opportunity and has certainly contributed to new undergraduate intakes at record lows. There is no doubt the industry will pay for this issue over the next 10 years and beyond, but reality is we are where we are, and we need to make the best of it and focus on changing this future trend. Encouraging and inspiring future generations that mining opens a range of possibilities is something all of us in the industry can assist with.
Want to fast-track a rewarding and exciting career as a mining engineer? Read on – here’s everything you need to know.
With over 6 years experience in mining engineering, Ian is an open-cut Senior Mining Engineer with solid operational and technical skills in coal and exposure to Copper/Gold orebodies. During his career, Ian has lead project delivery on several major studies and demonstrates strong skills in short; medium and long term scheduling across a suite of software including Vulcan CAD/Optimisation and Deswik Scheduler/Landform.
MEC is proud to announce that Managing Director Simon Cohn will employ his 20 years of industry experience to provide leadership and advice to a mentee as part of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) Mentoring Program 2017.
We’re pleased to introduce MEC’s latest startup venture, EnhanceA.
EnhanceA is the only online platform that allows clients to search, book and engage with consultants across multiple companies in the mining, oil and gas and infrastructure sectors. Our software streamlines the process of engaging consultants, making it simpler and more efficient for both businesses and individuals.
I often get asked "What does it take to become an employer of choice?", interesting question when you reflect on what this actually means?
What makes employees view a company as being at the pinnacle of their industry where working there becomes a statement about a persons ability, a sign of quality and employees who work there wear the company's logo as a badge of honour.
What could horses possibly teach us about leadership? MEC’s Head of Talent Management, Cheryl Holton, saddled up at a Hooked on Leadership workshop in April to find out.
On Wednesday 3 May, MEC hosted a breakfast forum at the Brisbane Club, which featured an exciting panel discussion with leading industry experts.
At the event, Lucas Dow of Integrated Global Partners delivered a keynote presentation entitled “Information and technology within the resources sector – our saviour or hindrance?” following which panellists discussed market conditions and the technology trends that influence them.
MEC's Senior Mining Consultant Geoff Watson and other Industry Professionals gathered in Brisbane last Thursday (20 April) to raise the awareness of risk management practices when conducting early project studies and major projects. Covering many of the key risk elements such as approval, environmental, resources, reserves and financial, lively discussion illustrated the importance of managing risk through effective controls throughout the project life cycle.