Mineral Resources halts new hiring as AI reshapes job landscape
Mineral Resources, one of Australia's largest mining companies, announced it will not hire new staff if roles can be performed by artificial intelligence. This decision comes amid broader industry trends, with major firms like WiseTech and Atlassian also cutting jobs due to AI. The hiring restriction reflects the ongoing challenge of balancing productivity benefits with potential job losses.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 05:58 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC
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