TMEC | Annual Report 2014/15

Contents

President’s Report One day in November: – Ray Mostogl...... 5 A visit by the Chinese President and the TasInvest Conference...... 23 CEO’s Report – Wayne Bould...... 6 Industry Report: Tasmania’s potential tin boom...... 24 Energy & Freight Reports – Ray Mostogl...... 7 New Government Agency Representatives Learn The Industry Ropes...... 25 Environment Report – Aaron Brannigan...... 8 The Deny King Melaleuca Heritage museum and Land Access Report mining interpretation trail...... 26 – Kim Denwer...... 9 The mining industry embraces Occupational Health & Safety Report shaved heads for a good cause...... 29 – Aaron Brannigan...... 10 Local High School Students learn Tasmanian Minerals Emergency that Savage River mine is well-worth Response Committee Report its weight in magnetite...... 31 – John Lamb...... 11 2014-15 Financials...... 33 Profile: Steve Rush – Renison’s Emergency Board of Directors...... 38 Response coordinator...... 14 2014-15 TMEC Members...... 41 2015 Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council’s Conference...... 15

Bell Bay Aluminium Celebrates 60 Years ...... 17

Nyrstar Hobart Secures Multi Metal Future...... 18

Women in Resources National Awards – Tassie’s entrants: Rebecca Ritchie & Jennifer Kotek...... 21

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The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council aims to be the organisation recognised for leadership, effective issues management and cooperative action for the State’s minerals and energy industry. Our mission is to promote the development of a safe, profitable and sustainable minerals and energy sector, which operates within community standards. ACN: 009 554 616 ABN: 19 009 554 616 Telephone: (03) 6223 8600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tasminerals.com.au

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President’s Report

for all of Tasmania’s Energy Intensive Trade Exposed businesses. TMEC was a signatory to a number of national media releases and letters to the Prime Minister Ray and Opposition Leader pushing for this change. Again TMEC attended the Enquiry chaired by Mr Richard Mostogl, Warburton AO LVO which provided input to the changes. President While progress has been made in the space of approvals which cross multiple jurisdictions, there is still a parcel of work required before I think our members would be willing to say it is acceptable. At last year’s AGM, I made a quip where I described the correlation between commodity price and what each At a State level, the Energy milestone was achieved in of the companies represented at the AGM were willing May with the release of the State Government’s Energy to pay for parking; good revenue equalled higher cost Strategy. TMEC had lobbied for a change in how the parking. Taking that analogy further this year, I suspect State viewed its Energy Businesses leading up the even car-pooling and bicycles may be in vogue at this election. This was bolstered by TMEC’s, “Big Picture” year’s AGM! campaign which indicated there was strong community support for the continuation of the Mining and Minerals In the spirit of the point I am making, members should Processing businesses. be pleased to have confirmed a key priority for TMEC this year has been to resize the Association to better TMEC were quick off the mark to hold the State fit member’s expectations. TMEC CEO Wayne Bould Government to account for its election promises and together with Alison Hilder have done a remarkable job to the credit of the State Government, a working party to relocate TMEC’s administrative centre from Hobart was formed and commenced early on in the current to Burnie and at the same time reconfigure the various government’s term. services to better suit current technology which in all In addition to Energy, a number of Directors remained cases have reduced the operating costs. actively involved in Chairing and supporting the various The lease on the premises in Hobart finishes up in sub committees which seek to establish common January 2016, which will see a further reduction in the benefits for TMEC’s members. The “licence to operate” Association’s cost base. aspects of the member businesses were well supported by the continuation of the OHS Committee and The change has also been heralded with a much bolstered by the establishment of the Environmental improved set of documentation standards which will Committee. underpin the smooth transition of incumbents as and when required, while ensuring member expectations are The industry’s Emergency Response capability unaffected. continues to reshape itself to suit the changing landscape. The contribution to the overall standards At an industry level, revenues are under pressure which within the industry which TMERC brings is a credit to all attracts the obligatory cost pressure to ride through the involved. lean times. In saying that, ABX successfully started up the first new bauxite mine in Australia in 30 years. While Land Access is an area with much complexity and highly still early days and the relative small scale, it is healthy variable agendas from the different stakeholders. This is to see the Mining Sector broaden its base in Tasmania. a committee which will continue to be a vital contributor to ensure we can strike the appropriate balance. The interests of members have been well represented in a multitude of forums over the course of the year, and Against the back drop of a tough part of the business TMEC’s ability to put forward well considered positions cycle, the highlight for 2015 would have to be the Annual has resulted in a steady stream of requests to lobby and Conference held in Queenstown. In true West Coast support changes within the Tasmanian economy. fashion, the cold damp weather outside just helped to make the conversations warmer and richer inside. At a Federal level, the changes announced to the The level of engagement by business, community and Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme were arguably government was unprecedented and sets a high bar propelled by examples and interactions from members for future events. I believe I can confidently say, the of TMEC. This change, currently scheduled to come into members of TMEC would be incredibly proud to be effect on the 1st of January 2016, will see the barrier associated with such a signature event! to do business from Tasmania lowered. While it will not provide an exact “level playing field”, the gap has I would like to thank the Directors, CEO – Wayne Bould reduced considerably. and our Administrative staff – Alison Hilder, with support from Natalie Johnston for the support I have received in The other big ticket Federal item was achieving 100% my first year in this role. exemption from the Renewable Energy Target (RET)

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CEO’s Report

The table below depicts the changes in staffing levels during the year: Wayne Bould, Secretariat Staffing Secretariat Staffing Chief Levels 31 July 2014 Levels 31 July 2015 Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Executive (Full Time) (Consultant) Officer ExecutiveAssist ant Administration & Financ e (Full Time) Officer

(32 hours per week) The 2014-15 year has heralded some significant changes within the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council. Communications Officer Communications Officer Our Board has adopted a very sensible and pragmatic (Full Time) (8 hours per week) approach to our organisation “cutting its cloth Book-Keeper according to its environment” and has supported some (approx. 8 hours per week) significant changes that will result in the secretariat morphing into a smaller, leaner cost efficient unit which Natalie Johnston will be leaving the Minerals Council at can represent the industry and members’ respective the end of November 2015. We sincerely wish Natalie the needs. very best with her future endeavours and thank her for her efforts over the past three years. The Board supported two guiding principles, viz: The office at 32 Davey Street Hobart was closed and vacated on 27 March 2015, with the lease on the 1. All administrative changes are made with the aim premises terminating in January 2016. The cessation of of reducing costs; and the lease will see a further reduction in the association’s 2. The long term effectiveness of the organisation cost base in the coming financial year (in the vicinity of socially and politically must be maintained without $130k per annum). The archives are currently housed impacting the quality and value of the service in a storage unit at Camdale pending a decision on the offered to our members. need for the establishment of a formal office facility in the North of the State. The retirement of Terry Long and the resignation of both Jayne Roberts and Jessica Downham saw the staffing We believe that the reduction in office overheads level in the office at 32 Davey Street, Hobart reduced and the restructure of the organisation have been to one, our Communications Officer, Natalie Johnston. delivered without any reduction in the services offered Prior to the 2014 State election, TMEC committed to to members or in our capability to represent industry the then Hodgman Opposition that should it win the matters to Government. We still enjoy the same election, we would support moving of much of MRT’s access and influence amongst our political leaders, services to the North West of Tasmania. In line with underpinned by my continuing involvement with this commitment, in December 2014 Alison Hilder was the Joint Commonwealth and Tasmanian Economic recruited to a new and broader role of Finance and Committee. Administration Officer and is based on the North West The Board is an eclectic group of talented and Coast. innovative business leaders. They represent the majority In our new “leaner” format, Alison works from an office of the largest industries in Tasmania – industries in her home. I too, work from office space in my home. that are vital to Tasmania’s economy right now, and This strategy is supported by a very cost effective move certainly until a strategy evolves to take Tasmania into to cloud based office services and telephone systems. an alternate model which leverages our State’s talent and resources differently. I have to say that I am proud of our organisation, the industries we represent and the people and communities we ultimately support. In 2016, we will continue to look for ways to improve our service offering, our social and political voice, and all in the most cost and value effective way possible.

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Energy & Freight Reports

R ay Mostogl, Chair of the Freight and Energy Committees

Energy Report Freight Report The Energy Committee celebrated a number of pivotal While a structured Freight Committee was not outcomes over the last year. It partnered with a number functioning in the year, various representatives of TMEC of Tasmanian and National organisations in making a banded together to make the case on a number of case for full exemption for RET payments on the basis issues on an as needs basis. of being Energy Intensive Trade Exposed, competing globally with businesses not exposed to the same TMEC, amongst others lobbied for change to the requirements. Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES). The Federal Government made a very positive This change took effect from the 1st July, 2015 and will announcement about changes to the scheme’s eligibility see prior RET payments in the order of $20M per annum criteria to take effect from 1st January 2016. TMEC being retained by Tasmanian businesses. welcomed this announcement and were willing to share the observation of how significant this change will be in The Energy Committee was also represented in the ensuring Tasmanian goods are able to get to market at a formulation of the current State Government’s Energy fair and equitable price. Strategy. A key plank in the State Government’s election platform was to restore the State Owned Energy TMEC made a submission to a Federal Senate Enquiry businesses as drivers of the economy, not just a means which has been established to review the Coastal of providing cash to the government. Shipping Legislation. This legislation largely impacts the current cost of freighting plus potential restrictions To the credit of the current Government, the Energy when shipping bulk minerals from one Australian port to Strategy Committee was announced and commenced another by International shipping. not long after the election. Deliberations were robust at times but remained fact based. TMEC remains available to support the necessary changes to the Coastal Shipping practices in Australia. The Energy Strategy was formally released in May 2015 and was heralded with a number of developments well advanced.

The Energy Committee is setting up to establish a six monthly progress review forum with each of the key stakeholders as a means to hold the State Government to account for what they have committed to delivering. The Energy Committee maintained an outspoken profile in the area of Transmission Regulations (Federal domain) and is continuing to build a case for a more far reaching review to ensure this critical energy transmission asset remains affordable by global standards. Gas has not been a big part of the 2014/15 agenda, but given recent announcements about both East Coast Gas pricing and the changes with Tamar Valley Power Station, this is expected to become a key area where TMEC will need to lobby.

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Environment Report

Aaron Brannigan, Chair of the Environment Committee

September 2014, after being dormant for approximately This committee has the unique ability to operate as a 6 years, saw the revival of the TMEC Environmental close knit group and align on responsible environmental Committee with the first meeting held in December stewardship in Tasmania, for Tasmania. The current 2014. The Committee is made up of key environment committee although it started off rusty (there were a representatives from the major mines and processors. few shy members in the room) have formed an ever We are in place to service and contribute as a strengthening relationship and take every opportunity representation of all members of TMEC and hence we to share, question and align. It has become a group, welcome all contributions and encourage all members which I believe, will continue to grow in strength and to get involved. voice ensuring that the community, the government and all other relevant stakeholders take us seriously. Goals of the Environment Committee During this year, three quarterly meetings were held, The Committee’s goal is to promote and support high predominantly getting to know each other, but levels of environmental performance. providing some great insight into not only the on goings in the various operations, both mining and processing, It aims to facilitate a two way flow of information but also sharing information, knowledge and current on environmental issues between industry and emerging issues and matters. government; influence environmental policies of importance to the industry; advance environmental The committee discussed matters including waste- science and management practices within the industry; (specifically tyre) disposal; Legacy Pollution Exchange and promote the industry’s environmental expertise to and Better Work Tasmania. the wider community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the It is designed to complement and augment existing committee and its organisations for taking the time environmental practices and activities already and making the effort to attend the meetings and more undertaken at the site level. importantly make the contributions for the betterment of the Tasmanian Mining and Energy sectors and I look Environment Committee Key Objectives: forward to continuing to serve as your Chairman in the year to come. • Assert direct influence on key State policies, legislation and regulation. • Enhance knowledge through regular meetings and workshops on relevant subjects. • Pr omote environmental achievement within the Mining and Energy sector in Tasmania to counter any and all negative sentiment.

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Lcand Ac ess Report

Kim Denwer, Chair of the Land Management Committee

Land access continues to be a challenge for our 4. Too many, at times conflicting, State and Federal industry. Many of Tasmania’s mines are old and in legislative processes to overcome, providing the past 18 months we have seen mine closures and additional opportunities for legal challenges to planned closures. Without access to land for exploration mine approval process. This includes statutory and ultimate discovery of new resources the industry time limits on determinations/approvals that are does not have a long future. During 2015 the land not part of existing legislation and/or are not being management committee (LMC) has recognised four key complied with by statutory bodies. issues for resolution and discussion with the aim being for a consensus approach for TMEC members via a white The key to many (if not all of these issues) is an ongoing paper: and constant requirement to demonstrate the value of mining to the economy of Tasmania, in the very least to The four issues are not new and include: inform the debate with some facts. Plans are in place to address this. 1. Lack of involvement in government decision making process, resulting in inadvertent negative One suggestion is that the “Take a Look at the Big impacts on land access due to the mining industry Picture” campaign was extremely effective in creating not being recognised as a key stakeholder at an awareness of the contribution that industry the time. A key example is the regional forest members makes to the everyday lives of Tasmanians agreement (RFA) where on face value the issue was and this could be enhanced with an advertisement that only forestry where as in reality the agreement had highlights the significance of the industry as a whole to major ramifications for the industry. Tasmania. 2. Reclassification of land, potentially impacting The white paper will be finalised and after board previously approved activities on existing tenure, endorsement will be distributed to all TMEC members to increasing risk to the feasibility/approval of project ensure that we are all singing off the same page. development and restricting future access. This has been a major problem for the industry for the past decades with examples of impact being the RFA and more recently the extensions to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Areas. 3. Negative perception of the mining industry due to misinformation (deliberate or otherwise) in the press or other media that is not challenged and/ or corrected. There have been numerous incidents of incomplete/misleading communication and deliberate misinformation or unsubstantiated claims, generally from anti-mining groups that are not validated by the media.

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Occupational Health & Safety Report

Aaron Brannigan, Chair of the Occupational Health & Safety Committee

The aim of this committee is simply to align on industry Other matters covered during the year include, but are and state best practice. Regular (every meeting) not limited to illicit substance abuse (especially the interaction occurs with the regulator as a standing ICE epidemic) and mental health, two topics that have agenda item. This is an excellent opportunity for overwhelmingly dominated the OH&S fraternity of the industry to interact with the regulator and for both Australian Resource sector this past year. As an industry parties to gain insight into matters that are of concern and body we have a well networked committee now, and how we can mitigate these matters. but still the encouragement from me is for all of our members to participate and be involved, provide us with The Chairman of the OH&S Committee has regularly matters that you would like us to work on. attended the Minerals Council Australia OH&S Committee meetings on behalf of TMEC, providing It is no secret that the industry is economically still in a feedback to the TMEC OH&S Committee. very depressed period and as a result it is an absolute necessity that we continue to ensure the safety and The Chairman also attended and participated in the well-being of our people within the industry as a decline Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) Mining Industry in lagging safety KPI’s is an indication that a site is not Fatality Forum held in Brisbane in August 2014. in control of its activities (for whatever reason) and The TMEC OH&S Committee also participated in two the potential for the worst tragedy is exponentially submissions to the MCA this year namely: Developing increased, yet it can be ill-afforded by any operation. nationally consistent explosives regulation and the Fatalities shut operations down, that is the brutal reality Federal Government’s inquiry into Crystalline Meth (ICE). and it impacts on each and every one of us – not only within the operation, but within the industry and more TMEC also had representation through its OH&S importantly within the community. Committee at the Tasmanian Mine Safety Steering Committee, a tripartite committee to discuss a number Stay safe, all the best for the festive season and we as of issues regarding legislation, on behalf of its members. the TMEC OH&S Committee look forward to continuing to serve you in the coming year. The Tasmanian Mine Safety Steering Committee met three times during the year and agreed to recommend the following changes to the law to the Treasurer: • Update current supplementary legislation • Leave Section 10 out of the mining legislation • Only have sections pertinent to the mining industry in the mining legislation and remove any and all regulations that are covered in other Acts.

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TASMANIAN MINERALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE (TMERC)

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2015

• Promote grass-roots cooperation between sites (eg John Lamb, shared “rookies” courses); Chair of the • Return to an externally-facilitated captains’ Emergency workshop to be hosted on a site and to incorporate Response a practical exercise; and Committee • Reduce the annual competition to a single day – or two short days – with simplified corporate support The TMERC was established events. from the Mines Rescue Each of these items was implemented throughout the Steering Committee in 2010 to promote and foster course of the year. Emergency Response capability in the Tasmanian Minerals Industry. Achievements & Events Captains’ Workshop Once again the TMERC was active, meeting five times throughout the year in addition to its two regular The TMERC 2015 Captains Workshop was hosted by gatherings - the ERT Captains Workshop and the Grange Resources on site at Savage River. The seminar Emergency Response Competition. was conducted over a two day period, this brought 21 Captains, Vice-Captains and ERT Coordinators together. The committee works in three key areas: The seminar was facilitated by Andrew Burt from Mines Rescue – New South Wales and guest speakers, John 1. Communic ation and collaboration: Promoting Lamb – TMERC Chair, Ben Maynard Grange Recourse sharing and teamwork within the industry and GMO, Mark Smith and Craig Sault – WST and Hamish showcasing the capability of the industry to the McGovern – Safety & First-Aid Education. wider community; 2. Simplific ation and standardisation: Removing The workshop incorporated: unnecessary complexity and making emergency • An accredited leadership training module; response practices and protocols familiar and predictable state-wide; and • A practical exercise designed to test leadership and team capability in a mutual aid setting; and 3. Pur suit of excellence • An associated mock Mines Inspector’s interview. Continuous improvement to ensure Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response reflects industry best-practice. Heart rate, oxygen saturation and other measurements were collected throughout the workshop from 2015 Industry Context: volunteers wearing standard mining “self-rescuers”. This information is important in designing effective The committee identified several aspects of the 2015 rescue strategies for persons who may be wearing these Tasmanian Minerals Industry that greatly affect its devices for prolonged periods. activities: While participants found all elements to be valuable, • Shrinking member base (closure of two mines and the practical exercise broke new ground. The scenario no new mines opened); was specifically designed to test the effectiveness with • R educed funding and time available from members which a multi-site mutual aid response can be mounted, and sponsors as the industry deals with low metal including the arrival time for second and third teams; prices; and and identified an area of weakness that the TMERC will • Tragic 2014 still fresh in our memory and as a result work to address in 2016. a strong desire on all sites to be well-equipped for emergencies. In summary, there is a demonstrated need and great desire to achieve a high level of emergency response capability within Tasmania’s Minerals industry but reduced resources with which to deliver this. The committee identified that the TMERC must “cut its cloth” to size in order to continue to deliver value to member sites and selected four actions by which to achieve this: • Reduce the number and complexity of projects and initiatives (stick to our knitting);

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2015

Service Recognition Awards Thanks to sponsors In 2014 the committee resolved that Emergency TMERC wishes to thank the following major sponsors of Response service within Tasmania’s Minerals Industry the 2015 competition for their generous support: would be recognised by the awarding of service pins from 2015 onwards. Service intervals of 5 years are recognised, either active in a site Emergency Response team or industry-wide in the TMERC. As 2015 is the first year in which these awards will be made, an impressive 141 service pins were presented! The first presentation of pins took place at the Competition Dinner. Those not present at the dinner will be presented with their award on their work site. 2015 Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Re- sponse Competition The 2015 event saw a return to the more traditional “Mines Rescue” competition format and was hosted by Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture at Renison Bell. The mutual-aid combined team was retained, as was the ability for surface and underground teams (from metalliferous mines, coal mines and mineral processing facilities) to compete alongside one another in situations relevant to their workplaces and training. TMERC also thanks Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture for their generosity in organising and staging Teams and Events the event. The competition has not taken place at the time of going to press and the TMERC Chair will provide an update at the Annual General meeting in November.

The following teams are registered to compete: Chairmans Statement of Thanks • Grange Resources My sincere thanks on behalf of the Tasmanian • Bluestone Tin Minerals Industry to the men and women who serve in Emergency Response teams on sites throughout the • Bell Bay Aluminium state, and to the members of the TMERC who work tirelessly to support them. • MMG Rosebery • Cornwall Coal • TMERC team comprising members from Grange, CMT, Renison Bell and Henty. The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council website John Lamb www.tmec.com.au will contain a list of results. Committee Chair TMERC Office Bearers 2015 Chair: John Lamb Vice-Chair: Douglas Ralph Treasurer: Jason Clarke Asst Treasurer: Ivan Markota Secretary: Tim Bowden Asst. Secretary: Leigh Spilsbury TMEC Support: Alison Hilder www.tmec.com.au

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Profile:

Steve Rush’s Emergency Response dream

It would be Steve Rush’s dream-come-true if Bluestone Steve left the Rosebery mine in 2000 to work for Mines Joint Venture Tasmania, better known as three years as transport manager at Lloyds North. Renison, were to win the 2015 Tasmanian Minerals While he enjoyed this role, it was his passion for the and Emergency Response competition being held in mining industry that coaxed him back into it when the November. opportunity at Renison arose in 2008. As Renison Mine’s Safety Training and Emergency Steve became a drive-in, drive-out ‘seagull’ 16 years Response Coordinator, part of Steve’s job involves after buying a house on the North West Coast. These organising the ER competition being hosted by Renison days he rents a house in Zeehan through the week and this year. travels home on weekends to catch up with his wife, three adult children and nine grandchildren. “At last year’s ER comp we won the underground competition. So I hope this year we win the overall “In 2008 all the mines on the West Coast were in full comp,” Steve says. operation in contrast to now,” Steve says. “I’ve worked at Renison in my role since 2008. As well “But mining is renowned for its cyclical periods and I’m as the ER side, I’m the mine’s site safety trainer which confident that prices will pick up again soon, as has involves ensuring that all mine personnel are up to been reported recently.” date with current legislation for all high risk licences, for example, and Renison’s site procedures. Renison, which is Australia’s biggest tin mine operating, employs approximately 300 people including “Renison is a great place to work as everybody is easy- contractors. The Advocate newspaper reported on 8 going and friendly. The best thing about the job is that August 2015 that half owners Metals X advised that its it’s very flexible and that there is a lot of variety with three key tin projects included Renison along with a different challenges every day.” planned Renison Tailings retreatment program called Rentails and Mount Bischoff. Steve’s mining career started in 1981 working as a ‘nipper’ at the Rosebery mine. During his 19 years The Mount Bischoff tin mine was discovered in the late here he moved into jumbo development mining and 1800s and was Tasmania’s first major mine. Tin at the underground training in using gear. time was the metal of choice. The riches from that mine alone underpinned the rise of Launceston from a “I was the first person at the Rosebery mine to operate provincial town to a city and that’s why the tin symbol is a diesel operated loader. It was quite a switch from the still contained in the city’s Coat of Arms. Mount Bischoff early days when we used air operated boggers.” has been on Care and Maintenance since 2011.

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2015 Tasmanian Minerals & Energy’s Council’s Conference

It is said that change is often a good thing which brings best of the industry. different and rewarding outcomes. The conference generated strong media coverage And so it was the case for the 2015 Tasmanian Minerals with regular reports from ABC Radio, the Advocate, and Energy Council’s conference and tradeshow from the Examiner and The Mercury. They covered, among 1 - 3 July. others, presentations by historian Nic Haygarth, the Minister for Resources, Paul Harriss, the Minister for In a break from tradition it was held in the West coast’s Energy, Matthew Groom, the Minister for Infrastructure, mining heartland of Queenstown instead of Hobart or Rene Hidding, the Opposition Leader, Bryan Green, and Launceston and it incorporated TMEC’s annual business Independent Senator Jaqui Lambie. forum/ tradeshow traditionally held in Launceston in March. Nic Haygarth started the presentations by looking at 150 years of mining in the Tarkine and suggesting that the The decision to hold the conference in Queenstown Tarkine’s extensive mining heritage had “terrific tourism provided a gesture of goodwill to a town and potential.” community following a recent tough couple of years, and also as a nod to its 100 plus years of mining TMEC’s President, Wayne Bould, acknowledged that ancestry and perseverance riding the highs and lows of the mining industry was going through a tough time the industry. and that it was more a global issue than a problem with the lack of hard work of the key players. Wayne Bould The conference kick started on the first night with a reminded us that the West Coast of Tasmania was one short train ride from Queenstown to the old mining town of the richest polymorph mining areas in the world and of Lynchford for a causal barbecue. The conference that it was a valuable resource which is why we wish to was well attended by over 120 people and included 29 encourage new investors to the region. presentations over two days by politicians, industry figures, educators, stakeholders and members. The West Coast Mayor, Phil Vickers, spoke of the importance presentations can be viewed at: http://tasminerals. of the Venture Minerals Tin Mine proposal at Mt Lindsay com.au/events. and he reiterated the message that West Coast was open for business. While Avebury Nickel Mine Limited’s public announcement that they were unable to raise the Minister for Resources, Paul Harriss, warned against funds to ensure the re-opening of the Zeehan mine at green groups’ push for a larger Tasmanian World the same time the conference was being held was a Heritage Area such as the Tarkine, which would be very stark reminder of difficulties within the industry, the harmful for the mining industry. conference very much took an upbeat approach. Billed as “Your Future Tasmania,” it brought focus to the major “There’s no doubt mining across Australia has been economic and social drivers within the regions and the going through a tough period,” Minister Harriss said. “But with forecasts that most commodity prices will

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2015 Tasmanian Minerals & Energy’s Council’s Conference have recovered by 2017, we need to lay the groundwork The conference included a significant section on the now to fully capitalise on the upswing.” innovative role of education in the industry. Dr Craig Lindley from CSIRO Digital Productivity and Mineral Opposition Leader Bryan Green said the government Processing Flagships, for example, discussed the should look at flexibility of the royalties regime so the potential in optimising productivity and their project Mt Lyell Copper Mine could reopen and that he would with Bluestone Mines and MMG Rosebery. declare a new mining zone around the Mt Lyell lease. The conference was a financial and literal success with Senator Jacqui Lambie courted controversy by very positive feedback obtained. We look forward to comparing environmentalists and the Greens Party to holding future conferences in Queenstown. Islamist state terrorists. TMEC gives special thanks to the conference sponsors Site Manager of the Mt Lyell Copper Mine, Jared DeRoss, and to TMEC Life Member, Bob Calvert, who acted as said that although the mines future was still marginal, it Master of Ceremonies throughout the conference. was looking more promising than it had in some time. Copper Mines of Tasmania, he said, had completely The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council would like overhauled its safety management system to try to to thank the following sponsors for their support of the ensure there were no more deaths from a mud rush 2015 Conference: within the mine. Department of State Growth Marketing and communication specialist Richard MMG Rosebery Gerathy spoke about the importance of community TasRail engagement and how it was more important than ever Barminco for resources companies looking to establish mining Bell Bay Aluminium projects, particularly in sensitive environmental areas. IPM Safety Jemrok Pty Ltd Richard Gerathy said companies needed to engage with Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd the 80 per cent of the community who cared about both Stornoway jobs and the environment they live in. He said another Mancala Pty Ltd 10 per cent of the community would be ambivalent, Hagen Oil and the other 10 per cent determined to oppose any Burnie Airport Corporation development. Net Sea Freight - Tasmania “Activism is now a profession, and those employed Braddon Liberal Team are doing what they are paid to do,” Mr Gerathy said. “I encourage mining companies to begin community consultation early.”

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Bell Bay Aluminium celebrates 60 years!

To mark 60 years of aluminium smelting in Tasmania, Members of the public and former employees joined Bell Bay Aluminium opened its doors to more than 1,000 current employees and their families to celebrate the visitors on Sunday 20 and 27 September 2015 to give the smelter’s birthday. There was a wonderful feeling of community a unique look at the first aluminium smelter friendliness and nostalgia in the air! The feedback built in the southern hemisphere. received has been overwhelmingly positive with many visitors thanking BBA staff for making them feel so Historical displays and memorabilia were showcased welcome. in the onsite visitor’s centre and cafeteria. Guided bus tours by Bell Bay Aluminium‘s knowledgeable and The open day wrapped up the two-month long experienced staff provided an insight into how the celebrations at Bell Bay Aluminium which also included smelter’s aluminium products are made. The tours were a visit by the Tasmanian Premier, Will Hodgman and so popular they booked out both weekends within the state cabinet, workforce lunches, commemorative gifts first hour of the site being open. and quite a lot of birthday cake.

Bell Bay Aluminium’s General Manager Ray Mostogl and the Premier of Tasmania, Will Hodgman.

Images by Rob Burnett

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Nyrstar Hobart Secures Multi Metal Future In July 2015 an important milestone was reached for The Metals Processing transformation aims to leverage Nyrstar Hobart with the signing of a binding agreement the unique capabilities of Nyrstar’s zinc mines, poly- for the key terms of a funding and support package metallic mines, zinc and lead smelters to extract the between Nyrstar and the Tasmanian Government. maximum value from the elements contained in the raw materials. Plant Manager Richard Curtis said the package enables Nyrstar to proceed with two important growth Richard noted that most importantly, the projects projects and also supports the acceleration of certain support the site’s longer term sustainability, which is environmental projects. critically important for the 600 employees who work at the site and the further 3,500 jobs which rely on the “In total, Nyrstar is investing approximately AUD plant’s operations for employment. $ 52 million on four important growth projects at Hobart. Two projects relate to preparing the site for the end of the Century mine and a more complex feedbook. These projects are well advanced,” he said. The other two projects which are being made possible through a structured funding agreement supported by the Tasmanian Government relate to: • Minor Metals: Handling of new materials (zinc oxide) involving a new bagging installation; and • Implement ation of a new side leach plant for leaching and precipitation of minor metals by reaction tanks and thickeners. The investments at Nyrstar Hobart will see the site move from a primary zinc producer to a concentrator of value, and were identified through a Smelting Strategic Review (SSR) in 2012. They form part of Nyrstar’s Metals Processing transformation blueprint consisting of approximately 25 projects globally, categorised under deconstraining smelters, building fuming capacity and minor metals extraction.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS

Nyrstar Safety, Health, Environment and Quality The Tasmanian Government’s support of this Manager Todd Milne said over the past five strategy is a component of the funding agreement. years Nyrstar has invested AUD $20 million The support enables Nyrstar to fast track the in environmental remediation, recycling and next phase of the groundwater remediation and rehabilitation programs including a major interception program and brings the site a step Stormwater Harvesting and Recycling project which closer to achieving its vision of isolating the site directly relates to the site’s sustainability strategy. from the river. “Our vision is to isolate the site from the river by capturing 100% of untreated stormwater and groundwater from our site”, he said. Nyrstar’s commitment to this strategy has most recently been recognised with the Stormwater Harvesting and Recycling project receiving the Tasmanian Water Associations Environment Merit Award and Tasmanian Engineering Excellence Award.

SHEQ Manager, Todd Milne

Plant Manager Richard Curtis and Environment Minister Matthew Groom MP unveil an interpretation panel,which highlights Nyrstar Hobart’s significant environmental progress. The panel is located at the new Stormwater detention dam that is part of the sites $6 million Stormwater Harvesting and Recycling Project.

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Leach Operators Symon Greenland, Nyrstar Engineers Scott Berry, Perry Sward Dan Brown and Sam Abetz

N ew Town Primary Students taking part in Tree Planting.

Casting Superintendent Michael Davis holding Hobart’s premium Zinc product EZDA.

Roast Operator Christopher Hayes

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Women in Resources National Awards – Tassie’s entrants

R ebecca Ritchie, Senior Environmental Advisor for Copper Mines Tasmania

Tasmania had two finalists in the 2015 Women in “I’m involved in the management of environmental Resources National Awards, held in Perth, Western matters across the site which includes the underground Australia, on 24 September. The finalists were mine, water and exploration leases, abandoned open Rebecca Ritchie in the Exceptional Woman in cut pits, the mill, filter plant and a tailings dam as part of Australian Resources category and Jennifer Kotek two-person team.” in the Exceptional Young Woman in Australian “I also lead environmental investigations on site Resources category. and perform environment inspections and audits. I One of the first things you learn about Rebecca Ritchie is report internally, to the parent company in India, and that she’s a good listener. externally, including National Pollution Inventory report, and National Greenhouse Gas report NGER. And no doubt this is a useful skill in her job as senior environmental advisor for Copper Mines Tasmania and “I participate in contractor management for in her many community engagement roles. environmental projects, covering aspects of budgeting, safety, supervision, induction, site based training, and Rebecca’s not exaggerating when she says that she tries timesheets.” to get involved in the community as much as possible as a volunteer and with her CMT hat on. She is involved Rebecca is a big believer in diversity in the workforce in at least 12 community / charity / schools / education whether that’s through gender, nationality or age. “It’s and training groups and associations, including State positive and opens up new ideas.” Emergency Services volunteer (Road Crash Rescuer in the West Coast of Tasmania), Landcare volunteer and “I think the Australian resources sector’s goal to have at Wildlife Carer for sick and injured native animals. least 20 percent women in non-traditional roles by 2020 is a fantastic initiative.” After completing a Bachelor of Science at James Cook University in Queensland some years ago, Rebecca Her advice to young women considering working in first started working in agriculture in Queensland. On the industry is: “You can do it. Talk to people, find out finding herself surrounded by mines she switched to the what study and qualifications are required, and find out resources industry and never looked back. what jobs are needed in mining: truck drivers, surveyors, accountants, Environmental advisors and engineers.” Rebecca has worked at the Mt Lyell mine for seven years. What does she like about her position? “The diversity. I’m lucky to be involved in all parts of the mine and mill from exploration to tailings management and site rehabilitation.”

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Women in Resources National Awards – Tassie’s entrants

Jennifer Kotek, Human Resources Advisor MMG Rosebery Mine

MMG Rosebery’s Jennifer Kotek is unfazed by being a Jennifer has worked in her role at MMG Rosebery since minority in the workforce. August 2013 and describes her involvement in the reinstatement of a site apprenticeship program as one She is one of about 20 females out of a MMG workforce of the highlights in her role so far, among others. of approximately 270. She is also the only female on the site’s Mines Rescue team. “The apprenticeship program ensures the continuous improvement and ongoing operations of the mine by “I’m treated as one of the boys and probably one of the training skilled labour, with the knowledge and expertise loudest people here,” Jennifer says. in specialised technical sectors are developed and Aged 29, Jennifer is a Human Resources advisor and retained with the workforce. thrilled to have been nominated and to be a finalist in “The key benefits being the ability to build, train and the Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources maintain locally sourced talent from the community.” category in this year’s Women in Resources National Awards. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Science at the University of New South Wales in 2011, Jennifer “My Human Resources role is very broad and it includes obtained a Graduate HR Advisor position at Rio Tinto organisational development, remuneration and Northparkes mine, before moving into her current benefits, industrial relations, union liaison, one-on-one position. counselling and performance management,” she says. Jennifer relocated from sunny Sydney to take up the What makes a good HR advisor? “Being able to ask the position. She admits that Rosebery can be “a bit rainy right questions, having empathy, being unbiased and and cold, but when the sun shines its magical.” She critically evaluating the information in front of you,” lives in Rosebery with her partner, Jessie. He studies full Jennifer replies. time via correspondence as well as doing the cooking. “Mining is very dynamic, always changing and often In their spare time they love travelling the state fishing, challenging. I may have my day all planned out but hiking and camping. things often come out of the blue and you’ve got to be on your toes and be able to analyse with the information you have in front of you.”

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One day in November: A visit by the Chinese President and the TasInvest Conference

remain competitive on the international market until TMEC Director new ventures are brought on line to replace their John Lamb at contribution to the State’s economy and job market.” TasInvest Mr Bould was hopeful that the agreement will strengthen financing opportunities for the current Tasmania pulled out every group of miners on the cusp of bringing their projects stop as the world’s eyes to fruition such as King Island Scheelite and Stellar focused on us for a day in Resources, providing jobs on Tasmania’s West Coast and November 2014 when the King Island. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited our shores. The legislation for the historic trade deal with China was An exclusive two day TasInvest conference was held introduced into Parliament on 16 September 2015. at the same time to promote the State’s key sectors to potential Asian markets and to coincide with the in- Mr Bould sourced the Minerals Council of Australia’s principle signing of a Federal free trade deal with China. statistics which have advised that the China Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will further strengthen a The State’s mining, minerals and processing industries minerals and energy trade already worth more than $80 were represented by TMEC’s CEO Wayne Bould and billion annually. The agreement will eliminate Chinese TMEC Director John Lamb who participated in the tariffs – which currently range between 1.5 per cent and TasInvest conference. Mr Bould also attended the State 10 per cent - on all minerals and energy exports within Dinner in honour Mr Xi held at the Great Hall, Parliament two years. When applied at current rates, these tariffs House in Canberra. impose a burden of about $600 million on the bilateral Wayne Bould said he was confident the free trade minerals and energy trade each year. deal signed with China will benefit the State’s mining, In addition, MCA advised that Australian exports to minerals and processing industries. China already account for nearly 6 per cent of Australia’s “The agreement ensures the removal over time of GDP, making it Australia’s largest trading partner. Worth Chinese tariffs on resources such as nickel, zinc, $100 billion dollars annually, Australian exports to China aluminium and alumina; as well as a moratorium on the are more than the combined value of Australia’s exports imposition of any tariffs on iron ore. to the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, France, Canada and the 10 South East “This free trade agreement will impact many of Asian nations of the Association of South East Asian Tasmania’s bigger businesses for the better and it may Nations (ASEAN). open up new markets or access to new customers for Tasmania miners and processors. “TMEC along with MCA believe that the passage of the legislation by late October/early November is vital,” Mr “It is essential for the state’s economy that big Bould said. Tasmanian businesses with ageing infrastructure

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Industry Report: Tasmania’s potential tin boom

The state is no stranger to tin mining with a significant past three years have delayed approved mines from present and past history. It started with the Mount getting off the ground by using the Federal Court Bischoff tin mine discovered in the late 1800s, for system to delay approved projects in the hope that the instance. Tin at the time was the metal of choice. The proponents go broke or otherwise abandon the project. riches from that mine alone underpinned the rise of Launceston from a provincial town to a city and that’s Despite this, there are a number of tin projects in the why the tin symbol is still contained in the city’s Coat of pipeline and confident of getting off the ground. Arms. Elementos Ltd, for example, have steadily and positively The Mount Bischoff mine has been on Care and been making progress in opening up a new tin mine Maintenance since 2011. It is owned by Bluestone near Waratah in the north west and have pledged to Mines Tasmania Joint Venture, which also owns the employ 200 locals when full operation gets underway by underground West Coast Renison tin mine. The Renison 2021. mine first opened in 1890 and these days it employs They will start work cleaning up old tailings at the around 300 people and is one of Tasmania’s main mines historic Cleveland tin mine in 2017 in an operation that and Australia’s biggest tin mine. will employ about 30 people. An open pit operation The Advocate newspaper reported on 8 August 2015 will be developed the year after before mining moves that half owners Metals X advised of its three key tin underground in 2021 and the workforce is boosted to projects, which included Renison along with a planned 200. Renison Tailings retreatment program called Rentails Elementos CEO Tim McManus said it was around a 15 and Mount Bischoff. year project. It is one of the few mines that the extreme “While the Mount Bischoff mine remains on care and environmental group, the Tarkine National Coalition, maintenance, significant resources remain at depth have given their nod off approval. and numerous historically mined areas remain under- Stellar Resources plans to start the production of the explored,” Renison mine half-owner Metals X Limited Heemskirk tin mine near Zeehan on the West Coast in said in its 2012-13 annual report. 2017. They have sourced the findings from the German This is no surprise considering that Tasmania’s West and Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources North West Coast is regarded as one of the most highly which predicts a severe tin shortage by 2020 due to mineralised areas in the world for its size. The fact that declining supply. this area includes the vast Tarkine, a region that covers As recently as September 2015 Stellar reported much some seven per cent of the Tasmanian land mass, has improved project economics plans to speed up its been creating problems in projects progressing. progress towards possible production following The former Federal Environment Minister rejected a successful results from an optimisation program. blanket world heritage listing of the Tarkine region After a tough few years, the Tasmanian mining industry in 2012 and it was understood that even if all the is hopeful of a better year and that projects in various proposed mines proceeded, it would be no more stages of development are able to come fruition soon. than one per cent of the Tarkine region. Despite this, the environmental group, Save the Tarkine, for the

Mount Bischoff

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New government agency repRESENTATIVES learn the industry ropes

It was an intense and informative induction to “Their education on the minerals industry is thus often the Tasmanian minerals and mining world for limited to what they may read in the press which, as we representatives of a new government agency. know, is not always accurate nor balanced. TMEC has an ongoing agenda to engage with and educate our public Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council director John servants whenever the opportunity arises and the Board Lamb hosted a visit to three Tasmanian sites in late May believes that this is valuable despite the effort involved.” 2015 for Major Projects Approval Agency Tasmanian branch delegates. On this occasion, two representatives from Canberra and two from Launceston visited Savage River, Rosebery It is a Commonwealth Government agency established and Bell Bay sites. At each site they were addressed by in July 2014 to guide proponents of large or the General Manager and discussed aspects of each economically significant projects through the various operation and its experiences with the approval process. layers of approvals that may be necessary. “The party toured each site and have reported back “They are regarded as a key part of the Government’s to us that they found it an extremely valuable and ‘war on red tape’,” John Lamb said. educational experience,” John Lamb said. “Nominally, the agency assists projects valued above Members seeking advice or assistance with project $50 million, however in the Tasmanian context their approvals can contact the Tasmanian office on (03) 6333 work extends to include much smaller projects on the 0455 or check the website: www.tas.mpaa.gov.au basis of economic significance. “Many minerals projects are likely to fit this description and even projects such as tailings dams are significant as they have the capacity to interrupt the normal operation of a site if they are delayed in the approval pipeline.” The Tasmanian branch is co-located with the Office of the Coordinator-General of State Growth (state) in Launceston and TMEC’s first communication with them identified a very low level of awareness regarding the minerals industry in general, what we do, how we contribute and where we may need assistance. “Members should not be surprised by this – we find commonly that whilst politicians regularly visit member sites, the bureaucrats working in the various departments and agencies often do not,” John Lamb said.

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The Deny King Melaleuca Heritage museum and mining interpretation trail

Tasmania is sprinkled with mining history. The following article shares the story of the fascinating Deny King and his years of tin mining at the isolated and wildly beautiful Melaleuca. Now his daughter Janet Fenton is playing a crucial role in helping bring the past to life again. Janet Fenton is the natural fit as the President of the Friends of Melaleuca as the daughter of Melaleuca’s well-known tin miner Deny King, considered the King of the Wilderness. The remote Melaleuca in Tasmania’s South West, which can only be reached via foot, sea or boat, is renowned for its world heritage area and also for its mining history. It was a small mining settlement from the 1930s until recently where high grade alluvial cassiterite (tin oxide) was mined. The volunteer group Friends of Melaleuca was formed in 2009, shortly after Melaleuca was permanently listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register. The area is important for both its natural and cultural values. The site includes the homestead and garden of the late Deny King. Janet Fenton sorting treasures in the Janet Fenton said that one of their primary aims was red Engine-shed for planned heritage to demonstrate that a mining area can be successfully mining trail at Melaleuca. (Photo Erika rehabilitated and used for tourism and education. The group aims to undertake practical work such Shankley). The daughters of Deny and as maintenance of heritage buildings and other Margaret King, Janet and Mary, spent infrastructure. At the moment their main projects are a unique childhood growing up at a clean-up of the site, and weed control. They also organise fundraising events to support their activities. Melaleuca.

Friends of Melaleuca 2015 working bee team

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The Melaleuca Heritage museum and mining The author of The Life of Deny King, Christobel interpretation trail are being brought to fruition with the Mattingley, said that twice yearly King made the help of the Tasmanian mining and minerals industry. precarious trip from Melaleuca to Hobart on his boat Bell Bay Aluminium, MMG Rosebery and Grange to transport tin and return with supplies. In 1955 King Resources, for instance, have each donated $2,000 undertook the immense job of building an airstrip to towards it. help lessen his family’s isolation. “The museum will cover themes such as the progress “That unwitting agent of change, King made South- from hand to mechanical mining and issues around West Tasmania, until then only visited by fishermen living and working in a cold and wet remote area and and bushwalkers, accessible to mining companies, straddle mining history, science and conservation,” photographers, journalists, and sightseers. So he built Janet said. two commodious visitors’ huts,” Mattingley wrote. The self-sufficient Deny King was more than a tin miner. “Quietly spoken with a slow drawl, stocky, and He was also a highly regarded bushman, naturalist and immensely strong, King was renowned for his artist. Melaleuca was his home from 1936 until his death hospitality, humour, and willingness to tackle in 1991. In 1939 he gained a diploma in automobile challenges.” mechanics from the International Correspondence School, Sydney, while working full time in isolated areas.

In 1954, tin miner Deny King had a D2 Caterpillar dozer shipped to Melaleuca for use in his small tin mine. In 1957, with financial support from the Mines Department, he completed a gravel airstrip with the little D2. Deny King on his D2. - Note the sledge made from a forked tree branch. (Photo Mark Creese) and Deny’s 1950s Caterpillar D2 maintenance guide. (Photo Janet Fenton).

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The critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot which breeds only around Melaleuca, has become a well known icon of the place in recent years. The Department of Primary Industry, Water and Environment is running a program aiming to bring the pretty little bird back from the brink. The fire frequency around Melaleuca due to past mining could have suited the parrot. (Photo Geoff Fenton). Deny King first instigated a recovery program for the parrot.

Deny King with a pump at the old engine shed at Melaleuca, circa 1947 (right) and a volunteer removing rust and oiling the same pump in 2015. (Photos: King collection and Janet Fenton).

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The mining industry embraces shaved heads for a good cause

TMEC CEO Wayne Bould and the Minister for Resources Paul Harriss happily undergoing a full head shave.

What was it about a day in March 2015 that caused “In the fun and competitive spirit of the event Minister members of the mining industry to eagerly have their Harriss beat me in our fundraising attempts. Final score: hair shaved off or their hair died vibrant colours? Minister $2,885 and myself: $2,143.” It was getting behind the 2015 Leukaemia Foundation’s Meanwhile on the West coast, mine sites also got into Shave a Head Foundation event, which the industry did the essence of the competition. in its typical gung ho style. Old hands of the Shave a Head event, MMG Rosebery The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council’s CEO, aka Murchison Mining, raised $9,458. Wayne Bould, took up the challenge and went shave for shave with the Minister for Resources, Paul Harriss, on The 2015 Top Tassie team, Grange Resources’ Savage Salamanca lawns in Hobart. Shavers, raised $11,626. Congratulations to the Team Captain, Karen Ashley, for raising $2,000. “I’m all for doing my bit to help raise awareness and research money for leukaemia and other cancers,” Wayne said.

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Aaron Brannigan, Linda Williams and Christina General Manager, – MMG Rosebery Van Der Westhuizen – MMG Rosebery

The Grange team

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Local High School Students learn that Savage River mine is well-worth its weight in magnetite “Students were escorted around the mine site Each year the mining and experiencing the working environments including minerals industry are involved mobile maintenance workshop, geology, concentrator in extensive community operations and having a go on the training simulator for haul truck, dozer and excavator which was a great engagement. Many of these experience for all the students.” events are not reported. The TAPP is a program designed to assist students article below provides such an wanting to pursue a career in a trade or vocational example. education as well to engage students who are at risk of disengagement from education due to social and or In what has become an annual pilgrimage, some domestic circumstances and or diverse learning needs. 35 Burnie High School students got a good dose of the diversity of mining life following a visit to Grange TAPP teacher Steph Prendergast said that the Savage Resources’ Savage River. River trip was considered an institution by TAPP students. It was Burnie High School’s fourth visit to Savage River Linda Williams and Christina as part of The Trainee and Apprenticeship Pathway “Around 75 per cent of the students have advised over Van Der Westhuizen – MMG Rosebery Program (TAPP). the years that the Savage River excursion was their most memorable experience of TAPP,” Steph said. Savage River’s Senior Operations Manager Gilbert Charles said the visit by students on 24 March 2015 was “Our young people who have a desire to become another great success and a mutual enjoyment and anything from Diesel Mechanics to Emergency Response benefit for students and Savage River staff. Personnel can appreciate the magnitude of the operation, the dedication and expertise of staff and “Student were provided with a detailed insight into the how important it is to apply themselves to learning as a mine and concentrator operations and importantly lifelong endeavour – not just something you wait to do talking with our people who make the mine operate until you leave school. safely, efficiently and productive,” Gilbert said.

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Local High School Students learn that Savage River mine is well-worth its weight in magnetite “They learn more about the importance of Work, Health their chosen trade (including hospitality, hairdressing, and Safety and following rules and protocols in their one metal fabrication, mechanics - auto/diesel, IT, business day at Savage River than we are able to describe in the administration, body works - motor, child care, disability confines of the classroom. These students learn from services and community services) as well as one day the staff that you can start in the mining industry at any per week work placement with a local business and level from TA, Trades or with University qualifications TAPP OPTIONS students attend school four days per or a combination of all of these throughout a career in week and work placement 1 day in order to study their mining. options subjects (Maths Extended, Wood Work, Metal Work, Art, etc.). “They learn how mining contributes to the economy not just on a local but a national and global scale. They TAPP evolved from a Boys Only program run in 2006 by learn about environmental responsibility and how two innovative male staff members, Mathew Smart and Grange acts as a steward in terms of biodiversity and the Jeremy Norton, to a male and female program currently rights for plant and animal species to exist.” coordinated and taught by Alan Frankcombe and Steph Prendergast. More information on TAPP TAPP students have to apply in writing and attend an interview and state their clear intention of what trade they wish to pursue, why they will attend school every day and understand that it is a work place therefore sickness and safety protocols are to be followed. The selected students are divided into two groups - TAPP TAFE and TAPP Options. All students attend school full time during Term One and during subsequent terms the TAPP TAFE students attend TAFE classes that cover units of competence at Certificate I level for

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2014-15 Financials

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A full version of the Financial Report has been distributed to directors and is available from the Secretariat. This extract from the annual financial statements should be read in conjunction with the full version of the report.

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A full version of the Financial Report has been distributed to directors and is available from the Secretariat. This extract from the annual financial statements should be read in conjunction with the full version of the report.

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Crowe Horwath Tasmania is a member of Crowe Horwath International, a Swiss verein. Each member firm of Crowe Horwath is a separate independent legal entity.

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Crowe Horwath Tasmania is a member of Crowe Horwath International, a Swiss verein. Each member firm of Crowe Horwath is a separate independent legal entity.

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Board of Directors President Ray Mostogl Vice President - Bell Bay Aluminium Ben Maynard - Grange Resources As General Manager Operations for Bell Bay Aluminium (BBA), Ray Ben is the General Manager Mostogl is the leader of the of Operations at Grange 190,000 tonne smelter’s Resources. He joined operations in Tasmania with accountability for BBA’s 430 Grange in 2009 having worked with the Savage River direct employees, technology and cash position. Ray mine for over 15 years. His extensive experience with has been BBA’s General Manager since 2011 and has led the operation covers professional expertise and the smelter through what has been a turbulent time for management responsibilities in geology, information manufacturing in Tasmania and Australia. technology, business improvement and technical services. In his current role of General Manager Prior to joining Rio Tinto, Ray spent 15 years at BHP’s Operations, Ben leads operational teams to develop Newcastle operations, culminating in a Site Manager business plans and deliver production. Ben holds role during a blast furnace reline. a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Tasmania, a Graduate Diploma in Computing and With over 20 years’ experience in leadership and graduated the Tasmanian Leaders Program in 2012. Ben management roles in the metals industry with Rio is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Tinto and Rio Tinto Alcan in Australasia, Ray’s other Metallurgy and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute key achievements include the development and of Company Directors. deployment of robust maintenance systems, enabling predictable and capable operational performance. A number of these improvements have been captured as Rio Tinto Group Asset Management best practices. CEO Ray holds an Advanced Diploma Mechanical Engineer Wayne Bould (Newcastle 1983) and is a Graduate of the Australian - TMEC Institute of Company Directors. In addition to his role as CEO of the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council, Vice President Wayne is also Executive Chairman and Trustee of the Aaron Brannigan Bonney Group of companies. He also serves as a - MMG Rosebery current business member of the Joint Commonwealth Tasmanian Economic Council which is jointly chaired by Aaron is the General leading Tasmanian businessman Mr Dale Elphinstone Manager - MMG Rosebery. and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. He has over 20 years’ Wayne has over 40 years’ practical and managerial experience in mining experience in the petroleum, forestry and mining operations across South sectors. He began his career with Golden Fleece Africa, Canada and Australia. Aaron previously was Mine Petroleum in Hobart in 1969 and partnered with Manager - MMG Rosebery, Mine Manager - Gwalia for St Shell Australia in developing and operating Shell’s Barbara Limited in Western Australia and Underground downstream distribution business models. Wayne Production Superintendent/ Underground Manager owned and operated a niche management consulting for Barrick Gold Corporation in W.A. Aaron has a business which provided hands on specialist assistance degree in Metalliferous Mining from the University of to a variety of businesses in a wide range of sectors Johannesburg and he is currently studying a Masters of across Australia. Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Melbourne’s Business School. Aaron also holds Wayne entered the mining and mineral processing a First Class Metalliferous Mine Managers Certificate industry when he joined Newmont Australia in 2004, of Competency (Queensland), Metalliferous Mine performing various roles before being appointed as Managers Certificate of Competency (South Africa) and Newmont Mining Corporation’s Global Director Business is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Excellence in 2008. Wayne was Chief Operating Officer of Metallurgy. Grange Resources Limited from 2009 until 2013, and was Managing Director from 2013 until 2014.

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Board of Directors Kim Denwer Cassie Arnold - MMG Rosebery - Bell Bay Aluminium Kim has 29 years’ experience as exploration geologist Cassie Arnold is the Manager in Tasmania, most states Commercial Services at of Australia, Papua New Bell Bay Aluminium. She Guinea and Thailand. He has 19 years’ experience has experience with a variety in the mining industry and she has worked at various of commodities and mineralisation styles in a range mines around Australia. Her background is open cut of countries and environments. Kim is a Tasmanian Metalliferous (gold, copper and iron ore), limestone geologist and has explored in and around many of the and underground and open cut black coal. Cassie has West Coast Tasmanian mines. Kim holds a Bachelor of worked in green fields exploration through to mine Science (Honors), Master of Economic Geology from the closure and rehabilitation. She has held both senior University of Tasmania and is a Fellow of the Australian operational roles including Mine Manager and a variety Institute of Geologists. of statutory positions in both Tasmania and Western Australia. Throughout her career, Cassie has also been involved in business improvement and strategic planning. Cassie holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Malcolm Geological Engineering from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (1996) and a Graduate Diploma in Coal Hillbeck Mine Strata Control, University of New South Wales - Venture Minerals 2011. Malcolm is a Mining Engineer with 55 years’ experience at operations, Richard Curtis senior management and - Nyrstar Hobart corporate levels in the mining industry. He has an extensive background in Richard is currently the the management of underground and open cut mining Plant Manager and a operations as well as the planning and development Director of Nyrstar Hobart of mining activities, corporate negotiations, project Pty Ltd. evaluation and acquisition. Malcolm has worked at, developed and operated mines in Europe, North Richard has 30 years of experience spanning functional America, Africa and Australia. His career includes and leadership roles in site operations, production, working in Tasmania for 20 years at several major asset management, maintenance, engineering, and mining operations with significant roles at Savage River, manufacturing in the smelting, mining, minerals Cleveland, Que River, Hellyer and Rosebery together processing and manufacturing sectors. with EBR railway. Malcolm holds Bachelor of Science in Mining (Honours), is a member of the Australian Institute Richard holds a Bachelor of Engineering – Mech. of Mining and Metallurgy, a Member of the Institution (Honors) from Swinburne University of Technology. of Materials Mining and Metallurgy (London), holds a Metalliferous Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (South Africa) and a Metalliferous Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Tasmania).

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Board of Directors Scott Jones John Stanton - Unity Mining Ltd’s - Atlas Copco Henty Gold Mine John is in his 39th year Scott is a mining engineer working for Atlas Copco who graduated from Construction and Mining. Queensland University He has worked in his in 1986. He has 28 years’ current position as Regional experience in the mining Manager Vic/ Tasmania- industry and has worked in Underground and Open Pit for over 25 years. John is a member of Australian Base Metal, Gold and Iron Ore Mines. He has worked Institute of Mining and Metallurgy the Mineral Institute for Mount Isa Mines, Hamersley Iron, Great Central Tasmanian Branch and President of the Institute of Mines, Newcrest Mining, Kimberley Metals Group and is Quarrying Australia. currently with Unity Mining as General Manager of the Henty Gold Mine on the West coast of Tasmania. While at Newcrest, Scott was General Manager Safety Rod Tidey and Health for eight years and is passionate about – South 32 - Temco improving the safety performance of the mining industry through the elimination of fatalities. He has completed Rod has a career spanning studies in Risk Management, Business Administration, 26 years in the Manganese Ethics and is a Vincent Fairfax Fellow. Industry. He started at BHP TEMCO in 1989 working across various supply and finance roles. In 2001 he commenced as Manager John Lamb Commercial TEMCO with responsibility for finance, supply and IT. In 2004 he was appointed Australian John previously was the Manganese Finance Manager with responsibility across CEO Bonney Group Logistics GEMCO Manganese mine on Groote Eylandt and Solutions, Chief Executive TEMCO and a specific focus on royalty and company of Shaw Contracting, former reorganisation and risk management. General Manager at MMG Rosebery mine in Tasmania In 2006 he moved to Business Improvement Manager and the Century mine in at TEMCO overseeing operational improvements and Queensland. conducting energy contract negotiations. Rod became Productivity Manager for BHP Billiton’s Manganese His career of 26 years includes senior mining roles in Australia Assets in December 2013 and most recently Tasmania, WA and Queensland (both underground acting General Manager TEMCO from June 2014. and open pit) in gold and base metals as well as civil construction; and he has held various directorships Rod will again take responsibility for both GEMCO and since 1991. John is a Graduate of the Australian Institute TEMCO commercial operations as these company’s of Company Directors, Chartered Professional Member transition to ownership under the newly listed South 32. of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and holds degrees in business, IT and surveying. Rod has a Bachelor in Business (UTAS), is a CPA and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Board of Directors Jared DeRoss – Copper Mines of Mark Wright Tasmania – Cement Australia

Jared is the Site and Projects Manager for Copper Mines of Tasmania, Vedanta Mark is the Operations Resource’s Australian Manager for Cement operation at Mt Lyell. Australia Railton and Cornwall Coal operations. He has 25 years in Mining and Jared has over 15 years of experience in mining base Processing operations, including 10 years’ experience metals and bulk commodities across Australia and in management roles for maintenance and operations. internationally. During his career he has been involved Mark holds an Associate Degree Electrical Engineering with open cut and underground mines, including mining from the University of Southern Queensland. related construction projects, and has held senior roles with both the mine owner and the mine contractor. While at CMT Jared has held positions of Mining Engineer, Technical Services Superintendent and Mining Manager prior to his August 2014 appointment as Site and Projects Manager. Jared holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) from Queensland University of Technology, a Diploma in Management, a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science and is continuing with study toward a Master of Engineering Science with Curtin University. Jared is a member of Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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The Council’s members include exploration, mining and promotional events co-ordinated by the Council. There mineral processing and energy intensive manufacturing is also the opportunity for members to seek industry sectors, along with companies and individuals in the advice from the Council. associated supply chains. Membership is open to individuals and organisations. TMEC represents the views of the industry on a range Applications are submitted to the Tasmanian Minerals of issues to Government – State and Federal and the and Energy Council Board for consideration. public. The membership benefits include access, discounts and sponsorship opportunities to all the main industry and

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2014/15 Tasmanian Minerals & Energy Council’s Members

Alpha Electrics Injury Prevention and South 32 TEMCO www.alphaelectrics.com.au Management www.south32.net www.ipmsafety.com.au Atlas Copco Australia Pty Ltd Stellar Resources Limited www.atlascopco.com.au Irrigation Tasmania www.stellarresources.com.au www.irrigationtas.com.au Bell Bay Aluminium Strata Products www.bellbayaluminium.com.au Jacobs Group Australia www.strataworldwide.com/ www.jacobs.com australia Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV Pty Ltd John Miedecke Tamar Gold Ltd www.Metalsx.com.au www.tamargold.com.au KC Morrison Pty Ltd Caterpillar Underground Mining Tasmanian Advanced Minerals www.cat.com/home King Island Scheelite Limited Pty Ltd www.kingislandscheelite.com.au www.tasam.com.au Cement Australia Group www.cementaustralia.com.au Lloyds North Pty Ltd Tasmania Magnesite NL www.lloydsnorth.com.au Cominex Tasmanian Rigging Supplies Mancala Pty Ltd www.tasrigging.com.au Copper Mines of Tasmania www.mancala.com.au Pty Ltd TasTAFE www.cmt.com.au Maydena Sands Pty Ltd www.tastafe.edu.au www.maydenasands.com.au Cornwall Coal Company Pty Ltd TasRail www.cementaustralia.com.au MMG Minerals & Metals Group www.tasrail.com.au Rosebery Cromarty www.mmg.com TasPorts www.cromarty.com.au www.tasports.com.au Net Sea Freight Tasmania Pty Ltd De Bruyn’s Transport TNT Mines Limited www.dbtrans.com.au Norske Skog www.tntmines.com.au www.norskeskog.com Doug Hagen (Hagen Oil) Total Instrument Controls Pty Ltd Nyrstar Hobart Pty Ltd www.totalinstrumentcontrols.com Edrill Pty Ltd www.nyrstarhobart.com www.edrill.net.au Transtegic Pty Ltd Oil, Mining & Infotechnology www.transtegic.com Elementos Pty Ltd (OMI) Pty Ltd www.elementos.com.au Unity Mining Limited – Henty PBE Australia II Pty Ltd Gold Mine EMAC Systembuilt www.unitymining.com.au/ www.emacmodular.com.au Pitt & Sherry www.pittsh.com.au activities/henty Finlease Tas Pty Ltd Veolia Mining www.finlease.com.au Raygill Quarry & Mining Supplies www.raygill.com.au www.veolia.com.au Gerathy & Madison Rescycle Pty Ltd Venture Minerals Ltd Communication www.ventureminerals.com.au www.gerathyandmadison.com.au Russell Fulton Pty Ltd William Adams Pty Ltd GHD Pty Ltd Ron Gregory Prospecting www.williamadams.com.au www.ghd.com/australia SEMF Pty Ltd Life Members Global Resource Solutions www.semf.com.au Mr Bob Calvert Australia Mr Roger Martin Shaw Contracting Pty Ltd Mr Harry Stacpoole Goanna Energy Consulting www.shawcontracting.com.au Pty Ltd Mr Matt Daly www.goannaenergy.com.au Shree Minerals Ltd Honorary Members www.shreeminerals.com Gradco Pty Ltd Mr Ron Bugg www.gradco.com.au Simplot Australia Pty Ltd Mrs Barbara Wilson – Rallinga www.simplot.com.au Mining Grange Resources Limited Mr Terry Long www.grangeresources.com.au

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