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Diggers and Dealers Gold Wrap 2022

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Diggers and Dealers Gold Wrap 2022

Diggers & Dealers was back bigger than ever in 2022, with more than 2,600 attendees excited to return from around the globe to be at Australia’s pinnacle mining industry conference.

Even the wild weather didn’t impact the mood, with Forum Chairman Jim Walker crediting the record attendance at the iconic three-day Kalgoorlie event to an active and engaged mining industry.

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Gold class facilitators celebrated at awards

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Gold class facilitators celebrated at awards

The Gold Industry Group celebrated the vital contribution of its Gold Class Facilitators in inspiring the future industry leaders of Australia’s gold industry through the delivery of Gold Class Sessions at its annual Gold Class Awards.

The Gold Class Awards were presented at the GIG’s Industry Sundowner on 15 June.

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Gold Jobs interest builds as it hits new milestone

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Gold Jobs interest builds as it hits new milestone

The Gold Industry Group is celebrating two years since the launch of its Gold Jobs online hub, attracting 160,000 Australians to the unique one-stop-shop of jobs and career-focused information on Australia’s diverse and thriving gold sector.

The ground-breaking resource has featured thousands of jobs from 16 leading gold companies since its inception, with recruiters turning their focus to targeted online advertising.

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8 popular roles in Australia's gold industry

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8 popular roles in Australia's gold industry

As the second largest employer in the mining sector, Australia’s gold industry is a thriving and far-reaching sector that offers a diverse range of jobs from exploration and mining through to community and environment.

And with gold production estimated to rise over the next three years as more mines come online and others expand, the opportunities for employment in gold have never been better.

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Agnico Eagle lights up Bendigo Easter Festival

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Agnico Eagle lights up Bendigo Easter Festival

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 150th Bendigo Easter Festival was back better than ever in 2022 with Agnico Eagle Fosterville as the major sponsor. There was a popular stand where people could learn about the mine’s operations and community involvement, showbags, a photo scavenger hunt, and a gold planning activity that hundreds of adults and children enthralled each day.

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REQ Report: Australia's gold production to rise

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REQ Report: Australia's gold production to rise

The latest Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ), from the Federal Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, reported Australia’s gold mine production is projected to rise at an average of 6.8% a year in the next three years, reaching a peak of 390 tonnes in 2025–26.

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