Full Production By Peter Finn Of Face Contracting

A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit. Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you’re involved in the mining industry […] The post EP.34 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor John Bowler on Thriving in a Small Town and Rethinking Work Ethic in the Mining Industry appeared first on FACE Contracting.

A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit.   Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the mining industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you’re involved in the […] The post EP.33 Machine Learning, the Ethics of New Technology, and Listening to the Next Generation with Daniel Milford From Chironix appeared first on FACE Contracting.

A bit of education and meeting the right people can really shape the journey of your life and take you to places you never expected.   Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the mining industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. […] The post EP.32 Matt Harland on How Education and Mentors Inspired an Amazing Worldwide Career Journey appeared first on FACE Contracting.

To make it in the world of mining you need to be dedicated and passionate, if you’re in it to make quick cash you’re going to find it tough going.   Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from […] The post EP.31 Enrik Mundt on Inspiring Future Miners for the Future of Mining appeared first on FACE Contracting.

A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit. Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you’re involved in the mining industry […] The post EP.30 The Storied History of NSW Mining with Bob Besley of Silver City Minerals appeared first on FACE Contracting.

A new generation of miners requires a new way of approaching the mining industry, one that puts people above profit.   Each Wednesday, join Peter Finn, managing director of FACE Contracting, as he navigates the ups and downs of the industry with forward-thinking professionals from all walks of life. If you’re involved in the mining […] The post EP.29 Wade Greenwood on Finding the New Generation of Miners and Filling the Industry’s Skills Gap appeared first on FACE Contracting.

The latest guest on Full Production is a guy who will inspire you to chase your dreams. You may roll your eyes when you hear that, but I dare you to give this episode a listen and not be motivated. Tim Brayshaw, a former diesel mechanic, quit his job to start his own clothing brand, […] The post EP.28 Why You Should Quit Your Job and Chase Your Dreams With Tim Brayshaw of Brainless appeared first on FACE Contracting.

The latest guest on the Full Production podcast is a good friend of mine, Phil Gilligan. Phil is involved with safety, health and environment training at CBH Resources in NSW. Over a long and successful career, Phil has learned what’s important when it comes to making a mine run without incident. Safety and attitude is […] The post EP.27 Promoting a Culture of Safety in the Mining Industry with Phil Gilligan of CBH Resources appeared first on FACE Contracting.

The mining life can be tough – physically, mentally and socially. Some deal with it better than others. Sadly, for some it can lead to poor health, relationship breakdown and even worse. Our guest on this episode of Full Production has gone through the dark times and come out the other side with a driving […] The post EP.26 Paul Smith of Freedom in Finding Ourselves on Surviving and Thriving in The Mining Life appeared first on FACE Contracting.

A lot of people outside the mining industry tend to see it as all about whacking on a hard hat and rolling around in an oversized truck. But there’s a whole bunch of fascinating people in mining doing interesting and sometimes surprising things. Mick Gerrard is definitely one of them. Mick’s journey has taken him […] The post EP.25 Mick Gerrard of Intertek on Mining, Chemistry and Opening a World of Opportunity appeared first on FACE Contracting.

The latest guest on Full Production is someone that I’m happy to call a good mate. Having lived in my hometown of Cobar for more than six years, Ben Hewlett is a true member of the local community. He’s involved in numerous charities, hosts plenty of events and is the maintenance superintendent at Endeavor/CBH. On […] The post EP.24 The Importance of Community, How to Find Your Place in a New Town and Making the Most of Life with Ben Hewlett appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Sometimes life sweeps us up. We’re too busy thinking about work responsibilities, or other duties, and we forget to appreciate the simple things in life. It’s a common story. But for Michael Weston, who had a 20-year career in mining, this form of living nearly killed him. On the latest episode of Full Production, Michael […] The post EP.23 Michael Weston Lived Experience Motivational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate on How Stress Nearly Killed Him appeared first on FACE Contracting.

For many Australian miners, travelling to the coast seems like an insurmountable trek. But for Dan Madre, he went a bit further. Since the 1980’s, Dan has been working with mining companies in Indonesia. He’s helped instill best practices in the country and has built a massive network of professionals. Dan’s seen volatile political change […] The post EP.22 Dan Madre of Danmar Explorindo on the Challenges of Mining Abroad appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Our latest guest on Full Production is someone I’ve known for most of my life: Tanya Gilbert. Tanya is a great mate of mine who works as Health Safety Environment and Training Manager at CSA Mine Glencore in Cobar. Tanya and I met up in Cobar to talk about her winding journey into mining — […] The post EP.21 Tanya Gilbert of CSA Mine Glencore on Being a Woman in the Mining Industry, Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone and Staying Grounded appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Michael Worthington had a similar upbringing to many of us in the mining industry. Having been raised in a mining town, he left school early and began his apprenticeship, set for a tough but rewarding life among our fellow miners. But he did what only a few of us do, and broke off and started […] The post EP.20 Michael Worthington from Worthy Parts on What Makes a Good Business Owner appeared first on FACE Contracting.

Bushy Martin is a bit of legend when it comes to helping miners make the most of their income and achieving financial independence. That’s why it’s an absolute pleasure to have him on this episode of Full Production. He’s a plain talker with a bunch of experience and great advice, no matter whether you’re a […] The post EP.19 Bushy Martin on Successful Investing for Miners and Finding Your Freedom Number appeared first on FACE Contracting.

With so much talk about the downsides of mining on small communities these days, it’s great to bring you a positive story for a bit of counterbalance. My guest on this episode of Full Production is Barry Knight. Many would say the Knight family is the closest thing to royalty in the mining community of […] The post EP. 18 Remembering Miners, Bringing Communities Together and The Cobar Miners’ Memorial Project with Barry Knight appeared first on FACE Contracting.

On the latest episode of the Full Production podcast, I was lucky enough to meet with one of my best mates, Jaye Robinson, talk about his unconventional beginnings in the mining industry. Jaye and I grew up in Cobar together, and while we both went into mining, he made a radical decision to move to […] The post 17. Jaye Robinson’s Incredible Journey Through the Mining Industry appeared first on FACE Contracting.

As a miner, chances are you’re not too knowledgeable about law. But this ignorance, according to the latest guest on the Full Production podcast, is precisely what causes so many legal issues in our industry. Müge Ozcan is a WA-based lawyer whose firm, Vitalis Legal, helps miners (and others) with employment issues, contract disagreements and […] The post 16. Müge Ozcan on Keeping Yourself Protected, Legally, in the Mining Industry appeared first on FACE Contracting.

If you’re interested in creating a more harmonious, healthy, happier and productive mining workplace, you’re going to get a lot out of this episode of Full Production. My guest is Cameron Knight. He’s a very switched-on guy with a wealth of experience in mining, particularly in the human resources area. He has some illuminating ideas […] The post 15. Cameron Knight on Tapping the True Potential of Your Team, Your Business and Yourself appeared first on FACE Contracting.