Training and Education

Our approach

The mining industry is currently facing a global shortage of skilled employees across a range of disciplines. The ability to attract, retain or train people with the appropriate skills is critical to Xstrata’s continued success and ability to grow and operate effectively and has been identified as a principal risk facing the Group.

Our performance this year

Average training hours and spend (per employee)

In 2007, Xstrata’s businesses spent over $48 million on training, an average of approximately $1,335 per permanent employee compared to $1,326 in 2006. On average, Xstrata employees undertook 71 hours of training in 2007, a similar level to the previous year (69 hours).

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