General News
5 April, 2026
Mine industry pathways explored on school visit
PYRAMID Hill and East Loddon P12 students have toured the Fostgerville Gold Mine near Bendigo in a Minerals Council of Australia career pathways initiative.
Students toured the mining operation and learnt about the diverse range of jobs and future skills required to work in the mining industry.
“We are so lucky to be provided with this unique opportunity to learn about the diverse range of careers available in mining at a mine site and see mining operations close up. Fosterville Gold Mine staff really promote that staff receive on the job training and truly value someone who is willing to learn and prepared to work hard,” said East Loddon teacher Sarah Krahe.
“What a great future employment opportunity and so close to our home towm”
Minerals Council Australia executive director James Sorahan organised the visit.
The council has been promoting industry employment opportunities through Loddon schools for the past four years.
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