Menar established the annual Mining Journalism Training (MJT) programme as a knowledge-sharing platform to promote mining literacy skills. MJT falls under the umbrella of the Menar Academy which aims to become a hub of continual learning and sharing of knowledge.

Initially, the programme was designed for practising journalists and journalism students with an interest in covering mining related stories. However, MJT was later expanded to include professionals and students across different sectors who are interested in mining literacy. This was a significant step towards creating a diverse and inclusive community of trainees.

MJT is a highlight in Menar’s calendar of events. The two-part educational event comprises a seminar featuring a list of speakers and a visit to a mining operation at one of Menar’s subsidiaries.

The aim is to familiarise students and professionals with the complexities of the industry in the hope that the knowledge will empower them to make a positive contribution in their respective roles.

At MJT, learning is not a one-way street as our team also leverages the opportunity to gain knowledge from our interactions with the trainees who attend the sessions. We view this as a shared experience between multiple industries that play different but equally crucial roles in society.

MJT invites people from all professions to participate in a two-day mining literacy programme to gain industry knowledge and exposure. Covering a wide range of topics, MJT brings together mining experts, senior students and young professionals to share knowledge about the mining industry.

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