Mining Industry Human Resources Council
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HUMAN RESOURCES: MiHR to help new Canadians enter mining industry
OTTAWA – The Mining Industry Human Resources Council has launched its Mining Professional Immigrant Network (M-PIN). This is a free network that will help Ontario mine employers connect in person and online with internationally trained professionals in search of employment…
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COMMENT: Back to work
Having taken a couple weeks off to move, I am slowly getting settled into the new place. For any readers who might wish to contact me, I am now at 1128A Klondike Road, Kanata, ON K2K 0H2, and the phone number is 613-270-0213. The email address…
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Positive trends for Canadian coal
As president of the Coal Association of Canada (CAC) and representing the broad spectrum of companies engaged in the exploration, development and transportation of coal, Ann Marie Hann has a unique window on the trends occurring in…
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GUEST PERSPECTIVE: Sudbury is the luckiest city in North America
Sudbury is the richest mining district in North America and among the top three hardrock mining regions in the world. Only South Africa’s Witwatersrand gold region and the country’s legendary Bushveld platinum complex can match the…
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HUMAN RESOURCES: MiHR looks 10 years into the future
OTTAWA – Human resources challenges continue to threaten the future competitiveness of the Canadian mining industry. A combination of factors including the pending retirement of the baby boom generation, difficulties in attracting and engaging…
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First certified minen workers
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) recently announced that 95 people have just received national certification through its Canadian Mining Credentials Program (CMCP).
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CERTIFICATION: Mining industry recognises Canada’s first nationally certified miners
MONTREAL – Canada’s first graduating class of 95 mine workers with nationally recognized skills were honoured at the CIM on May 24, 2011. The Canadian Mining Credentials Program (CMCP) was developed by the Mining Industry Human Resources…
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A national voice for the mining industry
In the February issue of the CMJ, Russell Noble sent out “A call to all Mining Associations”, expressing the need for a national voice in addressing the looming skills shortage faced by the industry. A key question asked was “what are the…
