Mining for talent: Addressing regional workforce challenges in a changing resources industry

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No 2025/7, OECD Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: This paper examines the evolving challenges facing the mining sector, where rapid technological change, soaring global demand for critical minerals, and the green transition are transforming job requirements and regional economies. It provides an overview of the mining workforce and identifies significant workforce gaps arising from issues of the availability of workers and skills, and the attractiveness of the sector and regions where it exists. Drawing on policy examples from OECD countries, the paper explores policy measures and industry-led initiatives to expand the local talent pool, bridge the skills gap, transform the sector’s reputation, and enhance regional appeal. These good practices aim to provide a practical foundation, which regions can tailor to fit their local economic and demographic contexts.

Keywords: labour markets; mining; resources (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-06-30
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