Overview
The Canada-Australia Mining Skills Exchange (CASE) is a two-year project led by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) and funded through the Government of Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative.
Running from April 2026 to March 2028, CASE is exploring opportunities to strengthen mining sector education and workforce exchanges between Canada and Australia. The project is examining existing research, exchange opportunities, stakeholder needs and barriers to participation with the goal of identifying opportunities for future exchanges.
The Canada-Australia Mining Skills Exchange (CASE) Project aligns with the Government of Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI) to advance international collaboration on critical minerals, strengthen allied supply chains and promote Canada’s leadership in responsible mining.
A Phased Approach
CASE is being delivered in four phases to build an understanding of the current landscape, explore opportunities for exchange and identify recommendations for future collaboration.
Steering Committee
CASE is supported by a Steering Committee that brings together representatives from government, industry and post-secondary education in Canada and Australia.
Melanie Campbell
Senior Director, Strategic Policy
Natural Resources Canada
Matt Elston
General Manager
Barminco
Anne Johnson
Assistant Professor, Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Queen’s University
Chair, Canadian Mining Schools Committee
Jarryd Klein
Manager, Canada and G7 Team
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Australia)
Rebecca Knol
Chair
Australian Network of Mining Engineering Educators
Nadja Kunz
Senior Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering
University of Queensland
AJ Nichols
VO Corporate Affairs
BHP
Help inform CASE
MiHR is seeking input from students, employers and universities in Canada and Australia.
Select the group that best describes you to learn more and participate in the CASE survey:
For students
Share your experiences and perspectives on international education and work opportunities.
For employers
Share your perspective on international workforce opportunities and the needs of the mining industry.
For universities
Share your perspective on international education and exchange opportunities.
Contact
For more information about CASE, contact exchanges@mihr.ca
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