Labour market forecasts for the feds suggest mining and energy will only need 700 extra workers by 2023, with employment stable at 67 000 people (CMM August 16).  But industry group Australian Resources and Energy Group says new projects will require 21 000 workers, including 4 000 techs, 4000 administrators and 8000 plant operators, by 2024. So, what’s the net increase? CMM has no clue, but hopes engineering faculties and training colleges do.