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Western Australia to lead COVID-19 recovery with need for skilled workers

A report published by The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) suggests that an additional 8,000 skilled workers will be needed in Western Australia’s resources sector over the next 12 to 18 months to meet peak economic recovery demand.

 Alongside putting social distancing programmes in place Rio Tinto is also hiring local staff in Western Australia in the wake of COVID-19

Alongside putting social distancing programmes in place Rio Tinto is also hiring local staff in Western Australia in the wake of COVID-19

The preliminary forecast modelling by CME assumes the continuation of COVID-related restrictions, including interstate travel, will remain in place through to the end of 2020 and foreshadows a considerable...

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