The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) called for nominations from suitably qualified and experiences individuals for the vacant organisational and individual industry expert positions on the Metalliferous Mining Industry Reference Committee (IRC). Nominations closed COB Monday 28 November 2016.
Metalliferous Mining involves both surface and underground operations. It is dominated by iron ore, supported by other commodities such as copper, nickel, gold, silver, lead and zinc. RII Training package qualifications related to metalliferous mining are also used in small mining operations, gemstone, uranium and minerals sands mining.
The Metalliferous Mining IRC will have responsibility for relevant components of the:
IRC Structure
The draft structure for the Metalliferous Mining IRC was published on this website on 11 October 2016, providing an opportunity for industry to comment on whether the structure would adequately represent the industry. The AISC welcomed the comments received from a range of stakeholders and there was general agreement that the structures were fit for purpose and should proceed to a call for nominations.
For more information about the review process please see the IRC Review page.
| Organisation Type | Number of members | Organisation | Comments/Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Peak body | 1 | Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) |
Peak body representing Australia’s Metalliferous Mining industry.
Member to be nominated by MCA. |
| State Minerals Councils/Chamber | 1 | Individual to be nominated by the relevant State Council/Chamber | Rotation every two years between State Minerals Councils/Chambers. |
| State regulators | 1 | Individual to be nominated by the relevant State Government Department | Rotation every two years between State Government Departments responsible for the regulation of mining. |
| State Industry training advisory body (or equivalent) | 1 | Nominated by relevant State Training Authority. Nominee must be directly engaged with the metalliferous mining sector | Rotation every two years between State Industry training advisory body (or their equivalent). |
| Industry Growth Centre | 1 |
Nominated by the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services Growth Centre METS Ignited
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The Industry Growth Centres Initiative is an industry-led approach driving innovation, productivity and competitiveness by focusing on areas of competitive strength and strategic priority. |
| Employee Association | 1 | Appropriate nominee to be provided by the ACTU | Nominee must be directly engaged with the Metalliferous Mining sector. |
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Industry expertise
(5) |
1 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individual with expertise in blasting |
| 1 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individual with expertise in Underground Mining | |
| 1 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individual with expertise in Surface Mining | |
| 1 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individual with expertise in Statutory Positions and/or mine management | |
| 1 | Vacant – Nominations closed | Individual with expertise in resource processing |
Total members 11