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Mining in Mt Isa Australia
By youngyThis is the info you'll need to get started in the Mt Isa Mines
call this office to get your mining tickets...
Krause Health and Safety Pty Ltd Provides Training Services
83 Miles Street
Mount Isa 4825 QLD
Ph: (07) 4743 3504
Fax: (07) 4743 3507
Certificate - Mining 1 day course.
Metalliferous/generic induction gives you access onto all the mine sites in Mt isa.
You will need to book your Fire & First aid course as well. {half day course}
Then you will need to get a Medical examination done prior to working on site.
heres the details > Pre-Employment Medicals
Gemini Medical Centre
Railway Ave
Mount Isa 4825
Phone: (07) 4744 2242
Fax: (07) 4744 3712
Your budget will need to be around $1000.00 for all the courses and your pre employment medical.
Seems expensive at the time but you make up for it when your clearing $1200 after tax per week for laboring work.
So they are the most important things youll need to get done prior to working on the mine sites in Mt Isa.
Also register with local recruiting agencies... there is a WorkPac right next door to the first training centre { Kraus} so join with them asap.
I would recommend booking your course and your medical before you fly out so that you can jump straight into it!
What you need for work:
Work clothes > hi vis, long sleeve and long pants, steel cap boots.
There will be no use to hassle any companies or recruiting agencies till you have your mining tickets because they know your serious and keen for work when you get out here and your qualified! If your a tradesman on the other hand,some companies will pay for your course's and sought your accommodation out!
Thats all the info you will need to get started in Mt Isa Mines.
As for as accommodation go's... just search google for " places to stay in mt isa" and that will have all kinds of places available for when your here.
Hope this helps, and just to let you know there's going to be a great deal of work out here in the new year! plenty of projects!
Coal Port closer to go-ahead In Gladstone QLD,Australia
By youngy
At the time when the state Government is looking to list Queensland Rail on the stock exchange in a public float,the Wiggins island model is the exact opposite.
It involves construction of the terminal by 18 major coal companies,including BHP Billiton,Anglo Coal and Xstrata and smaller operators such as Caledon Coal,Qcoal and Felix Resources.
Premier Anna Bligh said the latest mandate meant the 18 coal companies would now develop and own the new coal terminal."Wiggins island Coal Terminal is a $4 Billion project that will create 800 construction jobs and 300 ongoing mining jobs in Gladstone and help power the Queensland economy for years to come",she said.
"At it's completion it has the capacity to double the coal exports out of Gladstone to 150 million tonnes per annum".
Under the mandate the WICET coal exporters will act as owner,developer and lessee of the new port and Gladstone Ports Corporation will act as lessor and operator of the terminal .
The Terminal will be financed and owned by it's industry users,while the government will operate it though the expertise of Gladstone Ports Corporation {GPC}.
The close for financial commitments by the coal participants is expected by july next year,after which WICET expects construction to commence.Wiggins Island is expected to be delivered in three Stages.
Story by James McCullough from The Australian.
The Tradie
By youngyClick on the Picture to check out this months Issue.
Mining boom to return to Australia by 2011: BIS Shrapnel { article by By Emma Thelwell,ninemsn Money}
By youngy
Australia's commodity sector will be back to mining a rich seam within the next three years, fuelled by the recovery of Chinese demand, according to a new report.
BIS Shrapnel's annual study on the mining industry predicts that investors will pour more than $50 billion worth into the sector by 2011-12.
However, the group warned that the sector will suffer a short-term downturn in investment over the next 12-18 months before the good times return.
Adrian Hart, senior manager of BIS Shrapnel's infrastructure and mining unit, told ninemsn that the downturn was an inevitable echo of the global financial crisis (GFC).
"The global recession has dented minerals demand momentarily, but the long term outlook for key commodities is still strong," he said.
"The downturn also reflects the end of a very strong period of growth, with an end to several big projects – such as those by Fortescue Metals – and an end to Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton's breakneck pace [of investment]."
Following sweeping lay-offs and mine closures that threatened to turn Western Australia into a string of ghost towns last year, Mr Hart said he does not expect further large scale job losses or closures.
Mining projects are more likely to be mothballed as investment slows, he warned, stalling growth in mining jobs.
However, the sharp rebound in China's economy is expected to drive long-term demand for Australia's iron ore, luring investors back to the mines.
China is the largest consumer of iron ore, which is the main raw material used to make steel, used for infrastructure projects.
Energy and steel-driven commodities, such as oil, gas, coal and iron ore, therefore stand to benefit most over the next five years, Mr Hart said, while base metals are not expected to enjoy a recovery until after 2012/13.
"Commodity prices fell sharply during the crisis with industrial demand down between 7-20 percent," Mr Hart told ninemsn.
"It totally knocked the head off demand for base metals, such as nickel, silver, lead and zinc," he added.
However, with the end to the downturn now in sight, Mr Hart said the industry needs to prepare itself for the boom times.
"The mining industry was caught on the hop in the last boom," he said, pointing to the shortage of skilled workers, constraints in key rail and port transport chains, equipment shortages and a squeeze on maintenance work.
"There was tremendous investment – rising tenfold over four or five years. The next boom will not be as impressive – we will see double digit growth by 2011-12.
"But the same problems will come back, and we haven't done enough to get the maximum benefit from the upswing in the economy," Mr Hart said.
Calling on the government to work with the mining industry, Mr Hart said a strategy needed to be put in place now, ready for the boom.
In the long term, Australia has the potential to become a major player in the LNG (liquified natural gas) market, and will need to train, educate and attract large numbers of engineers and specialist skilled workers.
"Crucially, further private and public investment is required now to boost coal rail and port capacity on the east coast through the next five years," Mr Hart said.
The Queensland Government recently announced plans to go ahead with the $1.1 billion Goonyella to Abbott Point rail link after it was mothballed earlier this year.
"This – and much more – needs to be done if Australia is to develop new mines and maintain its share of the global coal market," Mr Hart warned.
"Meanwhile, growth in production and investment will boost the demand for skilled labour."
"Without proper investment in skills there remains the risk that many promising projects, for example in LNG, will be delayed and costs will rise."
Story by Emma Thelwell,ninemsn Money
SHUT DOWN MONITOR
By youngyWell we all want work, and constant work at that!
And as we all know the Mining & Construction can have a great amount of employment opportunities then the Industry can slow right down.
So what kind of leverage is out the to keep your job going all year round in Australia?
there's a solution!
Its called the 
They provide an informative Monthly Newsletter for the Shutdown Industry...
It's easy to receive this Monthly Newsletter... you just fill in a subscription form and send it to them with a small payment which gives you a year long membership. From that moment on, you are hooked up to one of the best sources of shutdown and construction information available in years.
Get your very own copy in the mail every month.
What's in the newsletter?
The Shutdown Monitor is a 4 page newsletter which is published monthly. The first page is devoted to news and current events related to shutdowns and construction projects. The following page monitors shutdowns in the petrochemical industry and the third and fourth pages contain up to date information on industrial type construction projects throughout Australia.
What is a Shutdown?
SHUTDOWNS
Large scale shutdowns are planned in the petrochemical industry on a regular basis. It is for this reason that we monitor them and for the very first time contractors will be able to know what shutdowns are coming up around the country before they start. We aim to provide not only start dates but also where possible; Preferred contractors, Duration of the shutdown, Contact telephone numbers, Amount of personnel required.
What about Construction Projects?
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Large industrial construction projects are also listed. In today's revolving labour market new projects are excellent arenas for employment opportunities. We aim to provide each month the current Status of the project, Construction company, Duration of the project, Total investment.
heres a view of some of the members testimonies:
Bernie Martin:
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Mining In Australia
By youngyThis will greatly be depending on: The amount of hours worked each day, the position your hired for, the company hiring, the project and it's location, whether you're entry level or a skilled worker, and what compensation changes you might havenegotiated during the time of the interview. A accurate estimate based on industry statistics would be: Entry Level: $50 to $80 thousand per year. Trades/Technical/Professional: $70 to $220 thousand per year.
Some simple advice to get started:
1. Update your resume
2. Register with as many recruiting agencies around australia
3. Apply for as many jobs that are related to your trade or qualifications and always follow up your application!
4. Set yourself a budget incase you have to travel to a location for work in remote areas, most company will pay your way but some may not.
A Miners Life / Focus Magazine
By youngy
Tim Young has been travelling to and from Australia’s most isolated mining sites for the past five years. He takes us on a tour through his experiences and explains how you too can enter this very lucrative industry.
How did you find out about working in the mining industry?
Through a good friend of mine, by the name of Anthony Newman. He’s a pro golfer who travels all over, working in the mines when he is not on the golfing greens.
I was around nineteen at the time when he was working in the mines, and he recommended that I give it a go. It didn’t phase me too much to just get up and go, since I have been travelling a lot from the age of 15 years old.
Working in a retail job at that stage wasn’t good enough financially, so relocating and trying something different was in my best interest. And that’s how I found my way to the mines!
> Where are the mines you’ve worked at in Australia located?
The first place I started in the mines was Mt Isa; if you ever watched the movie “The Hills Have Eyes”, that would be the perfect example of what that place looks like! (Laughs).
If you haven’t seen that movie, hire it. That way you will know what you’re in for when you make the move. However, the work was great, and that’s why I was there in the first place.
Other locations mining has taken me include Townsville, and most of my other trips were based in Western Australia’s far north regions, such as Port Hedland and Newman.
> How long do you spend at each mine you work in?
Well, it really depends on what you do and who you work for. You could be working full time for a mining company in one place for over 2 years! I was working with smaller contracting companies which dealt with jobs that would last around 3-6 months.
I would stay with that company for the period of the project and then just jump on the next project that I heard of. Mind you, though, if you’re looking for full time positions, they are around for anyone willing to get the qualifications and skills required for that particular position.
Bigger companies like Rio Tinto or BHP always seem to offer the more stable positions, although if you just want to work for a year or two and make some good money, I would advise working for smaller contracting mobs.
> Describe your typical day out in the field?
If you’re staying in a camp out in the bush (when I say camp I don’t mean tents – you do get well looked after!) I would wake up around 5.30am, head up to the mess hall (breakfast room) eat up, grab my smoko for the day and catch a bus to the mine site from the camp. This part actually feels like you’re going to gaol, because everyone is dressed in orange and we are all half asleep, so no one is happy! (Laughs). But I was happy.
When you get to the mine site, you join up with your crew who you work with all the time, throw around a couple of jokes about the supervisor (that always gets the 12 hour days off to a great start).
I was a trades assistant/ rigger for my crew; I would get jobs prepared for the tradesmen. As a rigger, I would work beside a crane driver helping erect and place steel for new plants and conveyors.
Sometimes you might even stand around with your crew for hours because of the safety regulations the mine sites have. If there’s something unsafe happening, they will stop you from working and wait to clear the hazards.
It’s different to construction sites on the coast, as they are really big on safety. Some say it’s too many hours to work in a day, but that’s exactly how you make the money. The supervisors of your crew make sure you keep fluids up and stay on the ball – most of your co-workers look out for you in any situation.
The day is over and you head back to camp for a shower and some dinner. If you’re into being buff, there’s gyms and many other facilities at the camps! Twelve hour days, 13 days on and 1 day off! That was my roster – so no gym for me, thanks.
> How many people are recruited in the mining industry each year?
The Minerals Council of Australia gave a recent report saying they will need an extra 86,000 workers over the next 12 years. These projections are because of the increasing demand from the global commodities market.
It’s fair to say you can have a promising career in the mining industry – it’s hanging around for a while.
> Has it been a huge lifestyle change moving from the coast to such remote locations to work?
It’s a fairly dramatic lifestyle change – especially coming from Port Macquarie, which is such a beautiful place! Being brought up in a surfing background was the hardest part. You’re so used to getting up early in the morning for a surf and looking at a beach … not red dirt! (Laughs).
I will never get immune to outback Australia; you just learn to deal with that change and think of something to do or do something that keeps you in a state of mind that you have when you’re home enjoying yourself.
> Who is most suited to work in the mines?
I think there is a lot of room for unskilled workers who would like to get their foot in the door. You just have to be willing to pursue that type of career and get the basic qualifications which allow you to even step foot on a mine site.
Semi skilled and tradespeople will always be able to get work in the industry, even though most of those people are already happy working their trades on the coast, so they’re around families and friends.
That’s where most companies are having trouble getting people to relocate for work! But that leaves unskilled workers a great opportunity to get started. As long as you show initiative, they will give you a go. I was unskilled with no prior experience, so I believe anyone can get out there.
> Is it true that you can earn huge money working in the field?
Yeah, for sure. I don’t think anyone would work in the desert in some places reaching 48 degrees with overalls on otherwise!
As an unskilled worker you could be expecting to take home around $1,500-$2,000 a week after tax.
I remember that my first week’s wage as a trades assistant was around $1,800 clear, which I was pretty happy with, compared to my previous retail job paying $325 a week! But it’s not just about the money … it’s an experience and a challenge too.
> You are setting up your own online business to provide helpful info for people thinking about working in the mines. Tell us about that …
It will target anyone who has financial troubles, wanting to travel or have job security: there’s so many different reasons why someone would like to work in the mines. I know first hand how hard it is to find information or know what you actually had to do to get employment in the mining industry, so I wanted to make it easier for other people to get started.
My first product on the website will be the Mt Isa Starter Pack, which is designed to not beat around the bush! It has everything you need – which I wish I had when I began my career.
The site will be up in the near future, or stay tuned for when we come online at www.dirty4money.com
> Your plans for the near future, Tim?
I would like keep enjoying whatever I do, wether it's mining, surfing..anything!
> Thank you Tim.
Interview from Focus Magazine.
www.focusmag.com.au
THE TRADIE
By youngy
Well look what we have here, a Bloody good read!
Its called THE TRADIE, a Magazine dedicated to tradesman all over Australia!
Good looking girls modeling your favourite tools and equipment!
New UTES, Crazy Tradie stories !and so much more!
Check it all out here > www.thetradie.com.au
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