Jim Walker

Rio Tinto has co-hosted 21 of the state’s major companies at Scitech to announce further details on its partnership with South Metropolitan Tafe, with high-tech courses in automation expected to be rolled out in 2019.

SPECIAL REPORT: With the number of apprentices and trainees continuing to decline, Tafes and RTOs are refining their strategies to prepare people for jobs of the future.

Long-serving leaders of three of Perth’s most prestigious boys schools have announced their departure during the past fortnight, marking a shake-up for the education sector.

Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has agreed to pay a $6.7 million settlement for a class action related to cost overruns at a construction project in 2012.

The State Training Board has today released a report on issues and barriers for Western Australian apprentices and employers, urging the state government not to hold back changes because of bureaucratic processes.

Macmahon Holdings non-executive director Kim Horne and non-executive chairman Jim Walker have both resigned from the board.

Macmahon Holdings has responded swiftly to last week’s unexpected retirement of two directors, including chairman Jim Walker, by reappointing Vyril Vella to its board.

Concerns over COVID-19 have led to the cancellation or postponement of more events in the state, including Australia’s largest annual mining conference Diggers & Dealers, along with the Anzac Day services. The virus has also led to more businesses changing their working arrangements.

Australia’s largest mining conference Diggers & Dealers will now be held in October at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie, as the state relaxes its coronavirus restrictions.

Former Austal boss David Singleton has taken on a new leadership role at Austin Engineering, which is relocating its headquarters to Perth.

Former Austal boss David Singleton has been appointed managing director at Austin Engineering after acting in the position since June.

The mining industry is turning green, but ‘old’ sectors like gold and iron ore are still attracting keen support.

Austin Engineering has delivered its 1,000th truck body to Rio Tinto's iron ore division, while Forrestfield-based Schlam won a $110 million contract from BHP.

Austin Engineering has delivered its 1,000th truck body to Rio Tinto's iron ore division, while Forrestfield-based Schlam won a $110 million contract from BHP.

The social assistance and allied health sector is one of Western Australia’s fastest growing industries and biggest employers in the state.

Labour shortages are tipped to prove a key theme at Diggers & Dealers this year, amid heightened expectations on environmental, social and governance matters in the resources industry.

ANALYSIS: Another day, another front-page headline about sexual harassment in mining. It’s clearly a major issue but where is the balance? What about industries with a bigger problem?

Mining industry veteran Ian Burston, who held numerous executive and board roles in Western Australia across five decades and received multiple awards, has died aged 87.

Well-known mining identity Jim Walker has stepped down from his board roles at ASX-listed companies Mader Group and MLG Oz.

Diggers & Dealers 2023 kicks off in Australia's 'unofficial capital of mining' with a solid turnout and all eyes on the state's burgeoning critical minerals sector.

Austin Engineering has 12 months to find a new chief after David Singleton gave notice of his retirement following a three-year stint at the helm, which has earned him almost $20 million.

A host of new equity partners have come on board at Kalgoorlie’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum, including industry luminaries and conference veterans.

Austin Engineering has announced David Singleton’s successor, appointing non-executive director Sybrandt Van Dyk as managing director and chief executive from July 1 2025.