Editor's letter

In this issue, we begin with a look into Western Australia’s mining workforce shortage, where booming employment highlights an urgent need for new skills and solutions. We also examine how digitalisation of the mining industry is widening the mine maintenance skills gap.

We provide a preview of IMARC 2025, the International Mining and Resources Conference taking place next month.

Then, we turn to the promise of green iron as a new export lifeline for Australia and highlight miners’ efforts in decarbonising iron ore and steel under net-zero pressure. We also review the growing role of renewables in mining operations, showcasing recent progress across the industry.

We wrap up with an overview of the leading areas for investment opportunities in Southeast Asia, where untapped reserves present significant potential for Australian miners.

Jackie Park, Editor-in-Chief