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Building Australia’s Next Generation of Mining Talent: How Industry Collaboration is Securing the Future Workforce
What happens when Australia’s largest mining companies decide to stop competing for talent and start building it together? The Minerals Industry Experience (MiEX) is an unprecedented collaboration between the Minerals Council of Australia, BHP, Rio Tinto, Idemitsu, Komatsu and Glencore. Partnering with leading universities, this initiative gives mining-curious STEM students immersive exposure to modern mining. challenging outdated perceptions and opening eyes to the innovation, technology and career possibilities that define today’s industry.
With over 500 applications, 70 participants, and more than 60% female representation, MiEX demonstrates what’s possible when industry unites. This isn’t just a success story, it’s an invitation.
Advocate for early-career investment within your organisation, offer your site or expertise to support the next MiEX cohort, or connect with MCA to explore partnership pathways.
