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Do you work on a Mine Site?
Become more employable and get that better job by learning new skills, training and specialised knowledge.
Be a hero for doing things a better way by reading about what’s happening on other sites, useful tips and trade secrets.
Want to get out? Had enough? Study the information on self-employment, investing or how to achieve a new life-style.

Want to crack into the industry?
Big bucks, the Toys, Life-style you want it all?
Checkout what type of jobs are available and consume the entire “how to” information provided by seasoned miners.

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Discover new opportunities by knowing what’s happening on various sites; get some real feed back on existing suppliers. Advertise directly to your target audience, increase sales, enhance your brand awareness and measure ROI of your online ad campaigns.

Where's the Editor Been?

BaliPool Yep you guest it! I’ve been on a break. Back to Bali cheap and cheerful sharing quality time and a few Bintangs with close friends. Ever noticed how you get your best ideas when you’re relaxed, like in the shower, on the toilet or lazing by the pool, well that’s the pool.

Can Safety be taught or is it a culture? Here is the construction beside our hotel, and some furniture delivery guys. How many safety hazards can you spot in these photos? Photos I missed included the grinder jumping around bare toes already switched on when plugged in and a classic of the supervisor holding a hose to his ear to hear if the water was on its way after it was turned on. Checkout more pics in the Media Gallery.

On the subject of supervisors, this one allows his workers to use a grinder without glasses and weld without a shield, gloves and in bare feet standing on a frame not yet secured. Yes there are good supervisors and not so good. Here is an article I wrote and was published on “What Makes a Good Supervisor” …please enjoy.

Fun Changes Behaviour

Proof that Fun Changes Behaviour

Sponsored by VW these experiments could have a real impact on why we behave as we do. Can you imagine implementing better Safety measures that are fun, check it out. www.TheFunTheory.com
This site is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment, or for something entirely different, the only thing that matters is that it’s change for the better. Check it out

Learn Mine Site Terminology

information

Minesite Acronyms are important to know, here is an example:

You are told at the PSI to stop work on the SAG mill and CIP tank jobs because the Jaques has broken. Do a JSA or THA for the new WO and take LV 4 to the ROM because you will need to TAG on at MCC 3. Don't foget your PPE and FLRA because CI and OHS are doing TOP 's today. The Hot Work and Confined Space are being organised. OK
Mining Industry Acronyms, Mine Site Terms and Industry Slang are a great resource of knowledge. There's even Aussie Slang to learn if you are not from Down-under.

I Could Have Saved A Life Today

I could have saved a life today,
But I chose to look the other way.
It wasn’t that I didn’t care,
I had the time, and I was there.
But I didn’t want to seem a fool,
Or argue over a safety rule.

I knew he’d done the job before,
If I called it wrong, he might get sore.
The chances didn’t seem that bad,
I’ve done the same, he knew I had.
So I shook my head and walked on by,
He knew the risks as well as I.
He took the chance, I closed an eye,
And with that act, I let him die.

My Job and What I Do!

A focus on mine-site job roles.
(Supplied by MyFuture.edu.au)
Mineral Processing Operator
Mineral processing operators use equipment to process mineral ores until the final form is produced.
Duties and Tasks
Mineral-bearing ore is subjected to various processes to extract the minerals. The ore is first crushed, then processing equipment such as screens, grinding mills, filters, flotation cells, tanks and conveyors are used to extract concentrated minerals. The minerals in their final form are produced by smelting. Mineral processing operators may perform the following tasks:

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