Deloitte Says Australia Will Have Mineworker Shortage by 2020

The mining industry may face an acute shortage of manpower in the next few years as per a report from professional services organization Deloitte. The report said that the industry will need 58,000 more workers by 2020 to maintain the production levels that the industry has at present.

The growing shortage of workers will be made worse due to the floods as many mine workers will be needed to help in the clean up operation and will not be actively involved in production. Key skills will be in short supply before the present year is out in already existing mines.

Tim Richards the Australian mining leader for Deloitte said that it was really that middle core of good manager that were needed to keep these operations going and developing. There were a lot of people in mining that have been there for a long time and there were a lot at the young end that were attracted by the recent boom.

However there was a gap in the 30 to 50 old generation which was actually essential to the industry’s longevity. This is where the problem lies as measures such as training and fly in fly out workers would not be enough to meet the deficit. Gary Doran a Deloitte partner said that there would be issues with manpower and access to contractors.

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Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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