The Gold Industry Group is proud to announce the renewal of its landmark partnership with Netball WA, West Coast Fever, and Glass Jar Australia, marking the largest-ever commitment by Australia’s gold industry to women’s sport.
This three-year, $6 million extension will deepen the Gold Industry Group’s role as a Principal Partner of Netball WA and a joint Principal Partner of West Coast Fever, strengthening a partnership that has supported netball in Western Australia for the past six years.
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 is charting an exciting new course with the recent appointment of three industry heavyweights to its Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives that promise to propel the Group forward.
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.
Following a successful AGM at the Vibe Hotel Subiaco, the Gold Industry Group is excited to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors as it looks to build upon its array of impactful programs and partnerships in 2024.
The heart of Australia's gold industry, Kalgoorlie, once again played home to the remarkable three-day spectacle of Diggers & Dealers 2023, held from August 7 to 9.
With many gold mining companies taking centre stage, the event proved to be a resounding success, reaffirming its status as a cornerstone gathering for the global mining industry.
Gold mining industry leaders are embracing an opportunity to establish a competitive advantage over other commodity miners by having the safest and most inclusive workplaces in the resources sector.
Australia has a long and rich history when it comes to the search for gold. Possessing the largest share of gold resources in the world, the draw of gold has created many gold rushes over centuries and continues to be a major economic export.
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 towns of Kalgoorlie, Boulder, and Coolgardie were at the centre of the gold rush back in the 1800s and the Eastern Goldfields is still rich with both mining operations and gold tourism experiences.
You’ve probably heard of Kalgoorlie Boulder, the largest city in the outback, with a population of more than 40,000 people. It’s famous for its gold rush history, heritage buildings, and stunning sunsets. But did you know that at one point the streets of Kalgoorlie were actually paved with gold?
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 is celebrating two years since bringing Earth and Environmental Science (EES) education to NSW in partnership with Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd), delivering valuable support to thousands of teachers and secondary school students via free incursions, training, and resources.
Diggers & Dealers was back bigger than ever in 2022, with more than 2,600 attendees excited to return from around the globe to be at Australia’s pinnacle mining industry conference.
Even the wild weather didn’t impact the mood, with Forum Chairman Jim Walker crediting the record attendance at the iconic three-day Kalgoorlie event to an active and engaged mining industry.
Vulnerable and accountable leaders are key to psychologically safe workplaces according to panellists at the Gold Industry Group’s Leadership Breakfast during the 2022 Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, highlighting the need for industry to look forward and work on solutions together.
The Gold Industry Group took West Coast Fever premiership players on a community tour of Kalgoorlie-Boulder this week, featuring heart-thumping emergency response drills at Northern Star Resources’ Super Pit, high-energy netball clinics with budding young athletes and a unique community signing session with the prized trophy.
The Gold Industry Group backed 2022 NAIDOC Netball Carnival had a special touch this year, with young stars awarded striking medals designed by Perth-based Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong artist Kevin Bynder and produced by The Perth Mint.
This year’s competition brought together a record 122 teams with the dazzling medals awarded to the most valuable players across all divisions.
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 West Australian Netball League (GIG WANL) competition returns this Friday night, April 29, with the ‘Gold Round’ set to open the season for Open, 20U and Men’s Divisions at the Gold Netball Centre in Jolimont.
In exciting news for the State's premier netball league, Kayo has been confirmed as the competition’s new Official Broadcast Partner, which will see 45 selected matches across the three divisions broadcast live on Kayo Freebies this season.
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.
