The night opened with a Welcome to Nation delivered by Johnathan Ford of Kambarang Providers, adopted by a quick handle from GIG Chair and Westgold Assets Managing Director Wayne Bramwell, who acknowledged the sector’s record-breaking 12 months and the Group’s ongoing dedication to training, engagement, and business management.
“At GIG, we’re proud to attach folks to the gold business — to showcase its worth and spend money on its future,” mentioned Mr. Bramwell. “From education schemes in faculties to employment pathways that assist future careers, GIG helps form a long-term, sustainable future for gold in Australia.”
Visitors loved a full of life panel dialogue hosted by Claire Walker, that includes West Coast Fever athletes Jess Anstiss, Alice Teague-Neeld, Sunday Aryang, Fran Williams, Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Kadie-Ann Dehaney, who shared insights into teamwork, resilience, and their experiences visiting mine websites by means of GIG’s partnership with Netball WA.
The Honourable David Michael MLA, WA’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum, delivered a keynote handle highlighting the federal government’s continued assist for the gold sector. He then joined Mr. Bramwell on stage for a Q&A session, protecting matters together with regional growth, environmental sustainability, and the significance of inspiring the subsequent technology to pursue careers in mining.
“In calendar 12 months 2024, Western Australia’s gold business delivered an all-time excessive gross sales worth of 24 billion {dollars}.” The Minister went on to commend the Nationwide Gold Training Program saying, “There isn’t a extra highly effective software than training and I applaud the Gold Business Group for uplifting the subsequent wave of gold business members.”
