Australia’s gold mining industry, a critical part of the nation's economy, provides numerous career opportunities across various STEM disciplines.

Careers in geology, engineering, environmental science, data analytics, and more allow young professionals to apply their technical knowledge to real-world challenges, making the gold sector an exciting field for those passionate about STEM.

The Gold Industry Group hosted its 8th Annual Networking Sundowner on Wednesday May 1 at QT Perth, connecting with more than 100 members and guests to celebrate the gold industry and share the impact of its latest activities.

Gold, often referred to as the "king of metals," has captivated humanity for centuries. Its unique status as a financial asset, with a rich interplay of historical, financial, and psychological factors, holds a strong appeal for many investors.

Perth Mint representatives Che Wyatt and Riaana Raywood recently attended the highly successful 'STEM Speedy High Tea' event aimed at inspiring and engaging Year 9 and 10 students.

The Gold Industry Group hosted its seventh annual networking sundowner with more than 100 guests on May 3 at QT Perth, celebrating the industry’s community impact, sharing its latest activities, and acknowledging the extraordinary contribution of its Gold Class Facilitators.

The Gold Industry Group recently held its annual Gold Class Awards to acknowledge the amazing work of industry champions in inspiring gold’s future leaders of tomorrow.

We are incredibly proud to release our 2022 Impact Report, outlining the achievements of our signature programs and partnerships, which are strengthening the gold industry’s reputation and providing valuable support to the wider community.

Sustainable mining and renewable energy were front and centre as the Gold Industry Group showcased the diverse employment opportunities in gold to more than 500 secondary students across Perth at this year’s Get Into Resources.

The Gold Industry Group hosted its sixth annual networking sundowner with 150 guests on Wednesday 15 June at QT Perth, celebrating the gold industry’s community impact, sharing its latest activities, and acknowledging the vital contribution of its Gold Class Facilitators through the highly regarded Gold Class Awards.

The Gold Industry Group celebrated the vital contribution of its Gold Class Facilitators in inspiring the future industry leaders of Australia’s gold industry through the delivery of Gold Class Sessions at its annual Gold Class Awards.

The Gold Class Awards were presented at the GIG’s Industry Sundowner on 15 June.

The Gold Industry Group is celebrating two years since the launch of its Gold Jobs online hub, attracting 160,000 Australians to the unique one-stop-shop of jobs and career-focused information on Australia’s diverse and thriving gold sector.

The ground-breaking resource has featured thousands of jobs from 16 leading gold companies since its inception, with recruiters turning their focus to targeted online advertising.

The Gold Industry Group has released their 2021 Impact Report, reflecting on a successful year of changing community perceptions, and inspiring the gold industry’s future talent pipeline.

As the Group heads into its seventh year of operation, its role in connecting Australians to the nation’s gold industry continues to expand.

The latest Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ), from the Federal Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, reported Australia’s gold mine production is projected to rise at an average of 6.8% a year in the next three years, reaching a peak of 390 tonnes in 2025–26.

The Gold Industry Group was thrilled to support the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI)’s vibrant Explore the Goldfields Community Expo for a fifth year, celebrating the community and all it has to offer.

Also championed by members Northern Star Resources and Evolution Mining, the buzzing expo saw hundreds of locals, families and tourists alike visit more than 70 community stalls at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Lord Forrest Complex on Saturday 12 February 2022.

This Term marks two years since the Gold Industry Group expanded its gold education program across Australia, changing perceptions and inspiring tens of thousands of students about Australia’s gold industry in more than 1,200 primary and secondary schools through free, exclusive Gold Resources Kits and dynamic, STEM-based Gold Class Sessions.

Northern Star Resources Limited and Perth Lynx have today announced a new five-year Major Partnership agreement through to the end of the 2025/26 WNBL season, expanding their commitment into women's sports.

The new agreement will also see Northern Star become a Community Partner of Basketball WA.

We recently spoke to Gold Industry Group Gold Class Facilitator and Gold Fields’ Manager Sustainable Development Matt Collier about his passion for innovation and what excites him about working in Australia’s gold industry.

The Gold Industry Group backed 2021 NAIDOC Netball Carnival saw more than 2,500 netballers and their families take part, with teams travelling from across the State to proudly represent their communities on Sunday 7 November in the nation’s biggest Indigenous carnival.

110 teams competed at the Gold Netball Centre for an 18th year, growing from 10 teams in 2004. This year players travelled from far and wide including Albany, Bunbury, Katanning, Karratha, Leonora, Narrogin, Perth and Tambellup, competing across eight age divisions.

125 netballers from Great Southern, North West and Wheatbelt Goldfields netball associations were immersed in the grand heritage of The Perth Mint while learning about the value of gold to our nation ahead of the State Cup in October.

The regional netballers were treated to one-hour guided tour of the historic Perth Mint, including the Gold Exhibition and the original melting house, experiencing the emotive journey of gold discovery in Western Australia.

We recently spoke to Gold Industry Group Gold Class Facilitator and The Perth Mint Group Manager Organisational and Cultural Development Kristen Potter about her role in driving the Company’s employee wellbeing program and her journey in Australia’s gold industry.

Shooting Stars Year 11 and 12 leaders gave back to the community as part of the annual Senior Leadership Camp program thanks to the support of Premier Partner, the Gold Industry Group.

While on the camp in May, 16 participants identified a small project that would improve their school, their community or Shooting Stars.

We recently spoke to Gold Industry Group Gold Class Facilitator and Evolution Mining Investor Relations Manager Liesl Kemp about her role and what excites her about working in Australia’s gold industry.

Northern Star Resources have announced a three-year partnership with “The Y” WA (YMCA WA) to improve youth engagement and early education in Kalgoorlie.

As part of the partnership, Northern Star will secure access to 46 childcare places, at the newly-constructed facility on Porter Street, and will provide direct financial support to local youth engagement activities delivered by The Y in coming years

This year more than ever, teachers and students are being faced with the additional challenge of trying to prepare for end of year exams in lockdown. Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) has responded by providing vital Environmental Science (EES) resources, virtual incursions and webinars. This terrific initiative is helping to support students and teachers across New South Wales, with the backing of their major partner, the Gold Industry Group.

The Gold Industry Group (GIG) showcased the diverse range of jobs and career pathways in Australia’s gold industry to 10 000 students and the general public at the 2021 Perth SkillsWest Career Expo in August.

The GIG’s booth featured its initiatives centred around developing talent pathways and education engaging attendees through the Gold Jobs challenge to guide them in their career journey

The CoRE Learning Foundation has developed a unique integrated education model that is industry-backed and content relevant, bridging the gaps between education, government, community, and industry.

Engaging more than 120 students from years 5 to 10 and 3 educators in its first year through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM ) project-based learning.

The Gold Industry Group celebrated the first year of its National Gold Education Program by celebrating the important contribution of Gold Class Facilitators in inspiring the next generation of industry leaders through the delivery of Gold Class Sessions at its inaugural Gold Class Awards.

Minister for Mines and Petroleum the Honourable Bill Johnston MLA presented the awards to the passionate workers.

The Gold Industry Group (GIG) showcased its initiatives centred around education and developing talent pathways to more than 430 Year 10 students from across 15 schools from Perth and Peel regions at this year’s Get Into Resources (GIR), as a platinum sponsor of the event held at North Metropolitan TAFE in Perth.

Supported by WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum Bill Johnston who welcomed students on the second day and echoed just how vital the resources industry is to the State and Australia, the event sparked career interest in the resources sector.