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A job path for all workers

TRADESPEOPLE and university-trained workers alike are required for the mining and mining equipment technology services (METS) sectors that provide work for a total of 1.1 million Australians.

Half of the workforce has a vocational perspective, with 38 per cent of workers holding a certificate III or IV qualification, 8 per cent holding a diploma, and 4 per cent pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship.

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Trade surplus soars on ore

WA's resources sector continues to be the bedrock of the national economy during COVID-19, with new data revealing a surge in iron ore shipments boosted the country's trade surplus.

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‘Georgina Hope’ arrives in Port Hedland

Eye-catching vessel named in honour of our Executive Chairman completes maiden voyage under new name.

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The Australian – Mining to help recovery by the truckload

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have again thrown into stark relief the willingness of Australian mining to step up in tough times. As many sectors shut down and many Australians lose their jobs, the minerals industry has kept operating, with health and safety its highest value and first priority.

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The West Australian – WA mining ‘saved the national economy’

WA's decision to keep the mining sector running through the coronavirus crisis has saved the national economy from collapse during a financial shock "never seen" before in Australia.

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ANZAC DAY | Spirit of the Anzacs

Lee Kernaghan’s ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’ charity single featuring Guy Sebastian, Sheppard, Jon Stevens, Jessica Mauboy, Shannon Noll and Megan Washington is out now! Taken from Lee's album 'Spirit of the Anzacs'.

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ANZAC Day | Lest we forget

2019 ANZAC DAY - Lest we forget

The last Post and Rouse

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The West Australian – Resilient iron ore sector a shining light in troubled times.

The resources sector has long been the State and the nation’s economic powerhouse.

And in this time of crisis, with unemployment lines lengthening and governments spending buckets of money at a great rate in a bid to save jobs and limit the economic damage from COVID-19 shutdowns, it is more apparent than ever how much we need the sector.

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Sky News – Mining and agriculture will ‘underwrite Australia’s economic recovery’

If Australia is to survive and recover from “this recession that we are going into, we have to look to the sectors which are tracking with some growth” and they are mining and resources, and agriculture says the PR Counsel’s Kristy McSweeney

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The Australian – Mining can lead economic surge after the pandemic

In maintaining operations, the sector is helping the nation The lowering COVID-19 infection rate is turning attention to how and when we will emerge from economic hibernation. The reduction in the rate of new diagnoses is promising, especially compared with the disasters besetting most G20 nations.

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The West Australian – Iron ore the saviour

The commodity’s resilient price could be the way back for the economy.

WA’s gloom defying iron ore industry will help the nation’s resources sector post record export earnings of $299 billion this financial year, despite the impact of the global coronavirus crisis.

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COVID-19 Response and Strategies

Message for our suppliers, contractors, consultants service providers, customers and any other parties that interface with our business.

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The COVID-19 Disaster

Information compiled by Professor Ian Brighthope.

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2019 Speech by Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan

2019 Speech by Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan to National Mining and Related Industries Day.

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2019 Speech by Mrs Gina Rinehart

2019 Speech by Mrs Gina Rinehart Patron and Founder National Mining & Related Industries Day.

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National Mining Day Video

Watch 2019 National Mining Day Video.

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November 22, 2019 | National Mining & Related Industries Day

November the 22nd signifies National Mining and Related Industries Day 2019, an important annual day that will be celebrated this year at Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia.

A time to reflect, consider, appreciate & champion the mining community and the myriad of benefits to all Australians that result.

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FY2019 Results for Atlas Iron Pty Ltd

Atlas Iron Pty Ltd (Atlas Iron) is pleased to report on its audited results for the financial year ended 30 June 2019, which saw it move to a net cash position after repaying its secured Term Loan B facility.

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Statement regarding Corunna Downs

This is business as usual, approvals, technical options and financial evaluation are part of normal business.

Redstone since acquisition has been operating the Atlas Iron business and continues to evaluate further development of ore bodies, including the preferred option to develop the relatively small Corunna project.

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