Otmane El Rhazi : Commodity slump forces Aus mines to seek specialised labour

Otmane El Rhazi from Mining Weekly | Ferrous Metals Home.

To relieve operational strain, drive process improvements and effectively implement cost-reduction strategies, Australia’s mining companies are increasingly employing specialised and highly skilled contract staff, says LSE-listed recruitment company Hays resources and mining regional director Chris Kent. He adds that many of the country’s mining operations are undergoing significant structural changes to remain profitable during the current low commodity-price market.