Susanne Iberle

No Women at Mining and Technology University in Jiangsu Province

As reported on BBC, the China Mining and Technology University in China’s eastern Jiangsu province does not accept women to its “green card major” courses. One of the reasons is that women “would not be able to escape the mine as quickly in an emergency”. “China’s labour law suggests mining work is unsuitable for women, […]

Susanne Iberle | October 17, 2013 - 1:23 am

Education

FET Colleges should Close Skills Gap in South African Mining Sector

Miningweekly.com reports that, according to Prof. Fred Cawood (University of Witwatersrand (Wits) School of Mining Engineering), the skills gap that the South African mining sector is facing, should be addressed by further education and training (FET) colleges. He suggests that every mining region should have a FET mining school. Professional services firm Grant Thornton corporate […]

Susanne Iberle | October 5, 2013 - 12:31 am

Education

MSHA offers a Guide for Miners’ Representatives

As reported on wvpubcast.org, the US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has developed an online training tool for miners, especially miners’ representatives, to learn about their rights, their role, and their responsibilities. Many miners don’t know that they have the right to elect a miners’ representative. A mine safety law that’s been on the […]

Susanne Iberle | September 26, 2013 - 11:36 pm

Education

“From Mines to Minds” – Educational Project in Sierra Leone

The Patriotic Vanguard reports that the educational project “From Mines to Mines”, which provides vocational and technical skills training for students in Sierra Leone, was launched on September 19. The project is funded by London Mining Company and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). “Through this project, the population of Lunsar and more than […]

Susanne Iberle | September 24, 2013 - 1:28 am

Education

Construction Decision for Mary River Project – Training and Jobs for Inuit

NunatsiaqOnline reports that Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. has announced the decision to start the construction of an iron mine, the Mary River project, on Baffin Island. The project will offer job opportunities for Inuit during construction and operation. “Announcing a construction decision is a significant milestone in the evolution of the Mary River project. Many […]

Susanne Iberle | September 14, 2013 - 12:04 am

Education

Doe Run donates $40,000 for Mining Survey Laboratory at Missouri S&T

As reported on stltoday.com, the Doe Run Company donated $40,000 to support the construction of a Mining Survey Laboratory at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). The funding will support construction of a new Mining Survey Laboratory, which will feature GPS systems, total stations, and data loggers to teach students how to […]

Susanne Iberle | August 28, 2013 - 1:21 am

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$5.6 Million Funding for Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining

As reported on CBC, Prime Minister Stephen Harper annouced a funding of $5.6 million over four years for the construction of the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining at Yukon College’s Ayamdigut campus in Whitehorse. The centre is supposed to become an education, training and research facility for the mining industry. The centre is […]

Susanne Iberle | August 20, 2013 - 2:55 am

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2.5 Million Safe Work Hours – Successful Training on Mine Safety

Stltoday.com reports that one of the divisions (SEMO) of the Doe Run Company reached 2.5 million work hours without a lost-time injury. Doe Run offers its employees training on mine safety upon hiring and throughout their careers as part of the company’s safety preparedness program. SEMO employees receive 40 hours of in-depth training on Mine […]

Susanne Iberle | August 13, 2013 - 12:54 am

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Technical Support for Mining Equipment through new Remote Access Facility

As reported on AJM (Australian Journal of Mining), mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global has opened a remote access facility within its office at Wollongong University’s “Innovation Campus”. The facility enables the company’s engineers to provide technical support for equipment remotely. “At the Innovation Campus we have a beautiful, modern office for our team,” Neilson [Joy […]

Susanne Iberle | August 1, 2013 - 1:13 am

Education

New Initiative to Educate Youth about Canada’s Geology and Mineral Resources

As reported on Canada Newswire, a new program to educate Canada’s youth about the country’s geology and mineral resources was launched under the name “Mining Minds”. The initiative is offered by Actua, a national organization, in cooperation with several industry partners. Canada is a leader in the competitive global mining industry. As world economies continue […]

Susanne Iberle | June 11, 2013 - 12:48 am

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Susanne Iberle

No Women at Mining and Technology University in Jiangsu Province

FET Colleges should Close Skills Gap in South African Mining Sector

MSHA offers a Guide for Miners’ Representatives

“From Mines to Minds” – Educational Project in Sierra Leone

Construction Decision for Mary River Project – Training and Jobs for Inuit

Doe Run donates $40,000 for Mining Survey Laboratory at Missouri S&T

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$5.6 Million Funding for Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining

2.5 Million Safe Work Hours – Successful Training on Mine Safety

Technical Support for Mining Equipment through new Remote Access Facility

New Initiative to Educate Youth about Canada’s Geology and Mineral Resources

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Gold could defy another Fed rate hike, Peter Grandich says

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