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Subscriber only Stimulus packages coming off the back of the worldwide vaccine rollout will inject a boost of confidence into the resources sector. That is according to Resource Industry Network general manager Dean Kirkwood, who said there was much for the sector to look forward to in 2021. Mr Kirkwood said coal prices had bounced back, with mine sites in the Bowen Basin now looking to ramp up production again. With the worldwide (COVID) vaccine rollout, on the back of that, governments are looking to stimulate their economies, he said. Once you start stimulating the economy, a lot of infrastructure gets built, infrastructure is built by steel and we need metallurgical coal to make steel.
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Calling all talented and skilled workers â Mackay wants you for a very special mission, should you choose to accept.
The objective? To help solve the problems of our extensive industry base and help the region maintain its competitive edge.
Resource Industry Network has launched a campaign to attract a talented and skilled workforce to Mackay with a suite of videos that shine a light on our career opportunities.
They feature eight of Mackayâs business leaders.
G&S Engineering national workforce planning and recruitment manager Kimberly Matheson stated in one of the videos that Mackay should not be considered a âstepping stoneâ.