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So, you want to be a Geologist?

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So, you want to be a Geologist?

Ever wondered how gold makes its way from a remote corner of Australia into an engagement ring or a bullion bar? That journey starts with geologists. If you’re drawn to science and exploration, and don’t mind being out in the elements, working in gold mining geology might be the career you didn’t know you were looking for.

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Gold Class Facilitator: Q & A with Breannen Conway

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Gold Class Facilitator: Q & A with Breannen Conway

We recently spoke to Gold Industry Group Gold Class Facilitator and AngloGold Ashanti Australia Senior Underground Geologist Breannen Conway about her lifelong passion for earth science and her journey in Australia’s gold industry.

Discover why Breannen got into mining, her biggest challenge, why she loves being a geologist and more!

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Gold: A journey to your home

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Gold: A journey to your home

As the world stands together to combat novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), gold is continuing to support our communities and our economy.

Keeping Australia's gold industry running ensures the precious metal not only supports our economy during these times of hardship, but is available for essential uses in our everyday lives.

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Geology in gold: Q & A with Sarah Arnoldi

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Geology in gold: Q & A with Sarah Arnoldi

The Gold Industry Group recently spoke with diversity scholarship recipient and geologist, Sarah Arnoldi, one year on since discussing her honours thesis, following her journey into her first role as a geologist at Newmont’s Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory.

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New geological field guide to Kalgoorlie launched

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New geological field guide to Kalgoorlie launched

A new geological field guide to Kalgoorlie and surrounds, produced by Earth Science Western Australia, John Bunting and Peter Muhling; was launched Tuesday 19 March at the Australian Resources Research Centre.

A Geological Field Guide to Kalgoorlie and Surrounds, is the third of its kind in Western Australia, with previous books showcasing Perth and surrounds and the Capes region of the Southwest respectively.

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GIG awards WASMA diversity scholarship

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GIG awards WASMA diversity scholarship

The Gold Industry Group is thrilled to partner with the WA School of Mines Alumni to support diversity within the school and the wider industry.

Last night WA School of Mines Alumni President Bill Beament announced the recipient of the Gold Industry Group's Diversity Scholarship, Sarah Arnoldi, at their event with Women in Mining WA at Diggers and Dealers in Kalgoorlie. 

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Inside Ramelius: Q & A with Geologist Jackie

Inside Ramelius: Q & A with Geologist Jackie

The Gold Industry Group had the pleasure of talking to Ramelius Research Geologist and Geochemist Dr Jackie Rotherham recently. We discovered the ins and outs of her role and the exciting challenges ahead of her.