Category: People
The incredible, untold story of Ces Leary, WA’s trailblazing female geophysicist
She might well have been Australia's first female geophysicist. But it's only in the past two years that Ces Leary's family have learned how remarkable their pioneering relative was.
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The Drilldown: how Ken went back to his Kalgoorlie roots and then kicked on
We caught up with Pilbara Minerals boss Ken Brinsden to talk about his start in mining, why he joined the emerging lithium and tantalum producer and the exciting outlook for WA's battery sector.
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‘Awe-inspiring country’: Henry trades Tassie greenery for Goldfields red dirt
Growing up on a farm in north-east Tasmania, a career in the mining industry was far from Henry Taitt’s mind. But that all changed with one phone call from his twin brother Johnathan.
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How a ‘joke’ suit jacket suddenly made Rob hi-vis
Rob Glenn's unique array of tailored jackets are a nod to his sense of humour - but also the lessons he passes on to mining professionals around the country.
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A big blue reminder of the importance of mental health
The team at Mount Whaleback iron ore mine in the Pilbara have a constant reminder of the importance of mental health - it’s big, it’s blue and it’s come a bloody long way to get there.
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The ‘little’ program achieving big hearing results in the Pilbara
Hearing is one of the foundations of learning - and by addressing problems early, Pilbara children are being set up for better success at school.
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Mining’s elite test their skills for emergencies they hope never to face
Nobody ever wants to face an emergency on a mine site. But it's also something operations around WA have to be prepared for.
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Finding new careers and renewed hope in WA’s Goldfields
Many migrants and refugees come to Australia seeking security and better opportunities. But the road to finding them isn't always easy.
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Girls get an early, hands-on look at mining at new camp
A concept championed by legendary WA mining educator Odwyn Jones is now a reality, after the staging of an inaugural Mining and Lands Camp attended by female Indigenous high school students. Jones, who was Principal of the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie for 15 years, was a long-time advocate for increased Aboriginal involvement in […]
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‘I put my hand up for everything’: perseverance pays off as Linda finds her niche in mining
Linda Deverell’s journey to a leadership role in WA’s mining and resources sector speaks volume to the power of persistence.
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