Mining Magazine August 2016 | Page 27

Tell me a little bit more about the recent acquisition of the Australian company One Key Resources , what does this say about the current status of the industry ?
With technological advancements and innovation changing the modern industry , how has this affected recruitment ?
THE FUTURE OF THE MINING INDUSTRY
Tell me a little bit more about the recent acquisition of the Australian company One Key Resources , what does this say about the current status of the industry ?
The acquisition of One Key comes at a time of significant growth and expansion for Fircroft . One Key is the latest in a series of acquisitions and joint ventures we have undertaken as we seek to expand our longterm commitment to engineers and engineering firms alike . For Fircroft we are keen to expand our involvement in the mining industry as we see a fantastic opportunity to apply the innovations and insights that we have gained over the past half century for the benefit of mining companies . One Key will enable us to expand both our geographic footprint and our knowledge and expertise . One Key remains led by Grant Wechsel , a fantastic entrepreneur who possesses a deep commitment to the mining industry- as well as a keen eye for innovation . With One Key as part of the Fircroft Group we will be in a position to leverage their unique service offering and insights and take them to a global level .
With technological advancements and innovation changing the modern industry , how has this affected recruitment ?
Innovation and technological advancements are prominent in all industries at present including mining . With autonomous haul trucks , drills and locomotives deployed on mining projects already , there may be a perception that this creates less jobs for the industry but it really just creates different types of roles . New
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