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They say diamonds are a girl's best friend
Australian mines are some of the largest producers of diamonds in the world. It's our most popular gemstone, and as the song goes, a girl's best friend. Read more »
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Mining joins Australian Film industry
Hunter Valley NSW is primarily known for its wine. Do you ever think "Hunter Valley, famous for its coal mining!"? Probably not. Well, soon the mining industry will gain some public attention with the third annual Dungog Film Festival set to hit the Valley region, sponsored by NSW Mining. The Hunter is a major contributor to the NSW economy through its huge coal reserves and of course it's tourism assets. In a sluggish economy, do you think this could be a boost for NSW? Do you think that bringing popular cultural events to regional Australia is a good idea? Read more »
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Fly-in, Fly-out relationships. Do they work?
Many miners are offered what is referred to as a 'fly-in, fly-out' arrangement, as mines are often in remote areas far from any cities or towns. Rather than relocating, employees are flown to the work site for numerous days of work and then flown back to their home town for numerous days of rest. Whilst some couples are totally dependent on each other, living in someone's pocket is not always (if ever) a positive. Do you like the idea of your partner not being around all the time, but still being in a loyal, healthy relationship? Read more »
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Digging for gold?
With all the misconceptions out of the way, it's time to hear the real deal on miners - from a dating angle. Let's hone in on the opinion of those who work in the mining industry themselves or who have dated someone in the mining industry. Miners are usually geographically out of reach, with little or no time for their partners. Is this true? Read more »
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Miner Misconceptions
As with any industry, there is a list of mistaken beliefs attached to Mining - forming common misconceptions around the vocation. If you are a Miner or you know a miner, you would know that today, mining means more than digging beneath the Earths surface. Jobs in the mining industry range from engineers and lab technicians to geologists and environmental specialists. Read more »
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