FIFO

“PeopleTray provides quality solutions that are complementary to Datamine’s comprehensive suite of offerings across the mining value chain,” said Dylan Webb, chief executive of Datamine.  Photo: Datamine
TECHNOLOGY

Datamine gets human-centric with PeopleTray purchase

The strategic deal will grow the mining technology firm's workforce solutions portfolio

23 January 2024

 De Beers' Victor mine complex in northern Ontario, Canada
MANAGEMENT

Golder tapped to lead Victor mine closure

Company will be prime contractor for final curtain on De Beers diamond op

05 March 2021

 Rio Tinto is looking to gradually revert back to its old FIFO rosters.
COVID-19

Rio Tinto returning to FIFO 'normal'

Starting to de-escalate some of the controls it has in place to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

19 May 2020

 Cannington mine in Queensland, Australia
MANAGEMENT

South32 extends FIFO contract

FIFO agreement extended by ten years to 2030.

01 May 2020

BHP has implemented roster systems to support office-based roles essential to business continuity, such as its remote operating centres
COVID-19

Procedures crystallise in Aussie COVID-19 response

Some clarity is starting to emerge on what procedures miners need to implement in Australia

27 March 2020

Alliance and BHP have extended their FIFO contract for an additional two years
MANAGEMENT

Smooth travelling ahead for Alliance and BHP

Air services contract extended between the two companies

29 July 2019

The framework of CORESafety, the NMA says, is designed to go beyond what is required by regulations - focusing on a goal of continuous improvement. Photo: National Mining Association
MANAGEMENT

Maintaining good health

Donna Schmidt evaluates current global efforts to improve workforce wellbeing in the mining industry

26 June 2019

 BHP wants FIFO workers to DIDO instead
MANAGEMENT

BHP goes from FIFO to DIDO

BHP has announced a range of jobs in the Pilbara that will be drive-in, drive-out

10 April 2019

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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