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OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL GENDER DIVERSITY EXCEPTIONAL TRADE, OPERATOR OR INNOVATION AWARD CHAMPION YOUNG WOMAN TECHNICIAN AWARD Aga Blana - Nautitech Mining Barbara Crossley - Umwelt Phoebe Thomas - BHP Hannah Berthold Systems Pty Ltd - The Bloomfield Group

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Health and safety are our industry’s the statutory role of shift under- top priority, which is why we’re manager in 2015. Four years later, working closely with the NSW Erin became one of the first two Government and our member women in NSW to hold a practicing companies to minimise disruption certificate as an underground coal while maintaining safe workplaces. mining engineering manager. Working safely under these Erin is also the first woman to be latest restrictions is just another appointed to a non-administrative example of how the miners of NSW role at NSW Mines Rescue. continue to rise to the challenges Other winners included BHP’s Publisher Shane Davey [email protected] we face. It’s also a demonstration Phoebe Thomas who led the 0408 759 088 Makes transportation and of the professionalism of the company’s response to the COVID-19 assembly easy. people that make up our world pandemic in the Hunter Valley Editor Rebecca Connolly class mining workforce. in 2020 and was awarded NSW [email protected] THE MAGNIFICENT WOMEN Exceptional Young Woman in 0408 769 699 Fastest delivery time from Mining, and Aga Blana, Owner and WORKING IN OUR INDUSTRY ALSO Journalist Ashley Grogan Managing Director of Nautitech purchase to assembly. CONTINUE TO DEMONSTRATE [email protected] Mining Systems, who was awarded THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR 0402 348 341 CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRENGTH for developing the first controllable High productivity, AND SUCCESS OF OUR SECTOR. Intrinsically Safe light for Client Manager Melessa Ernst underground coal mining. [email protected] lightweight and super Last month we announced Erin Lee 0429 823 635 strong dump trays. as the winner of our NSW Mining These award winners are shining Exceptional Woman in Mining examples of the many women Design CarrollMel Design award for 2021. Erin is currently making an important contribution to our sector as we continue to rise Regional Manager for Southern @ THE COALFACE to the challenges we face. Mines Rescue at Coal Services and Shop 10, 157-159 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330 was the first woman in Illawarra Stephen Galilee, CEO, www.thecoalface.net.au Coal’s 53-year history to take on NSW Minerals Council

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GET VAXED OPINION The state’s second mass vaccination hub opened at Belmont last month. It has the capacity to vaccinate up to 20,000 people a week against COVID-19. It didn’t open without issues though, many had difficulty booking in their jabs. STAMPING OUT HAUL TRUCK FIRE ON NIGHTSHIFT An investigation is underway after a haul truck caught alight at a local mine. Bengalla Mining Company has released SEXUALIF WE WANT TO HELP MORE PEOPLE – ESPECIALLY HARASSMENT WOMEN – TAKE UP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE HUNTER VALLEY’S a statement to say a haul truck caught OUTSTANDING MINING SECTOR, WE NEED TO CHANGE INDUSTRY CULTURE TO ELIMINATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT. fire at about 3 o’clock in the morning at their Muswellbrook mine. Nobody was injured and the incident was The Australian Human Rights AND MOST PEOPLE WHO and take reasonable steps to prevent awareness and education, leadership brought under control. Commission’s groundbreaking EXPERIENCE SEXUAL victimisation or reprisals. and working environments. Bengalla added they have reported the Respect@Work Report represented HARASSMENT NEVER REPORT IT. Criminal conduct must be referred Response measures aim to create NEWS DIRECTOR JESSICA ROUSE FROM 2HD NEWFM HAS THE LATEST NEWS STORIES incident to the relevant authorities. a significant turning point Existing legislation is clearly not to authorities and outcomes an environment where raising for Australian mining. working to prevent this behavior. of completed investigations concerns and reporting incidents is HOMES BECOME A REALITY FOR UPPER communicated in a timely manner. WIND AND GAS FOR UPPER GAS IN NSW FUTURE available for gas exploration The findings in relation to If it was, we would not see such a welcomed and encouraged. HUNTER HOMELESS SUPPORT HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL The NSW Government is ruling will be reduced by 77 per cent. the mining industry were high level of sexual harassment SEXUAL HARASSMENT CAUSES It’s also about providing appropriate Upper Hunter Homeless Support has PROFOUND PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL out gas production under The Future of Gas statement alarming, unacceptable and across industries, not least of all support and protection to affected Upper Hunter Shire Council voted to received $580,000 to go towards securing AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS accept an offer from Hills of Gold Wind the majority of Petroleum also includes a map of profoundly disappointing. the minerals industry. people, understanding how housing in the area. ON THOSE AFFECTED. IT IS Farm Pty Ltd to enter into a Voluntary Exploration Licences (zombie where gas exploration will With the industry male-dominated, an incident occurred and why Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell made Workplace sexual harassment UNACCEPTABLE, AGAINST THE Planning Agreement to be administered pels) with the exception be prohibited but also where improving employee diversity prevention measures in place the announcement out of the COVID-19 in the mining industry was LAW AND MUST BE ELIMINATED by Council for community projects of those that support the it will be considered. will be one way to stamping out were not effective and how they Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence higher (40%) than the national FROM OUR INDUSTRY’S in the impacted areas. Narrabri Gas project. It will be considered in areas inappropriate behavior. can be strengthened. Infrastructure Grant Program funded by prevalence rate (33%). CULTURE AND WORKPLACES. Deputy Premier and Minister around Narrabri, Boggabri, The MCA is currently developing The wind farm is located 5 km south the Federal Government. The MCA is also taking action on for Regional NSW John Barilaro Gunnedah, Curlewis, Spring Almost half of those who We can do much better, of Hanging Rock and 8 km southeast behalf of the industry through a resource toolkit including fact “Upper Hunter Homelessness Support including developing a culture of Nundle, and straddles the Local has released the Future of Gas Ridge, Quirindi and Willow experienced sexual harassment in a national industry code which sheets, guidance and templates will receive a funding boost of $580,000 of respect that empowers Government Areas of Upper Hunter statement which includes a Tree to name a couple. the mining industry reported that was released recently. to support member companies’ for the acquisition of two properties to individuals to raise concerns in a Shire, Tamworth Regional LGA and map of where gas exploration It will not be considered in the perpetrator was a co-worker at implementation of the code. provide medium-term accommodation The code sets clear expectations on supportive and protected way. Liverpool Plains Shire. will be prohibited, but also much of the Upper Hunter, it the same level as them. for sexual, domestic and family violence MCA member companies to develop The industry acknowledges that we where it will be considered. is prohibited in many areas A uniform national approach enables The Hill of Gold Wind Farm project survivors,” he said. Close to half of all sexual harassment are only part way on the journey to The area of land that is according to the statement. a culture of respect while improving all employers and workers to have involves the construction, operation and in the mining industry occurred support for workers. the same expectations for respectful eliminate sexual harassment. “It’s more along the lines of support where eventual decommissioning of the wind we need to help people when they’re in a social area for employees It requires MCA member companies workplaces regardless of their Regrettably, we cannot change the MUSWELLBROOK HAS A NEW LEADER farm with 70 wind turbine generators in tough times and making sure that such as a break or lunch room, to provide alternative working location, job, gender or seniority. past, but we will change the future. Muswellbrook Shire Council has a new Mayor. and associated equipment. we’ve got the support services there to be compared to one quarter of all arrangements to assist victims, Tania Constable The prevention measures in the code The agreement is based on an annual Martin Rush has stepped down after announcing he would be able to manage that.” workplace sexual harassment. facilitate access to support services focus on culture and governance, CEO, Minerals Council of Australia retiring in 2021 earlier this year. contribution of $3,000 per turbine For confidential advice, support and referrals, towards a Community Enhancement Rod Scholes, the former Deputy Mayor, was elected unopposed contact: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), The Fund and a fixed contribution into the position and Jacinta Ledlin was elected unopposed NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63) of $5,000 per annum to cover as the Deputy Mayor. or Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491). administrative costs. Both will hold their positions until the Local Government Council also voted in June to support Elections later this year. LOCAL SCHOOL CREATING ITS OWN ENERGY TYRE the Queensland to Hunter Gas Mayor Rod Scholes said he is honoured to have An Upper Hunter school will soon be Pipeline project with the proviso been given the top job. generating its own electricity. that the pipeline be located on Vacy Public School will be part of an public land in a bid to minimise the throughout the life span of innovative pilot program exploring HANDLERS. disturbance to private land. GOVERNMENT the potential for schools to use solar REHABILITATES every mine in the state. PV panels and batteries to generate 1800 897 336 AVAILABLE FOR HIRE, LONG OR SHORT TERM REHAB RULES Mines will now have to NO NEW COUNCILS electricity for themselves and even help the prepare a management UNTIL DECEMBER There’s new reforms for state’s energy grid. [email protected] plan to identify and achieve + HIRE OF ALL TYRE FITTING EQUIPMENT The Local Government elections have mining operators when it Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell said he’s been postponed again. comes to rehabilitation plans. rehabilitation outcomes, tyredoctor.com.au • JACKS UP TO 200 TON carry out rehabilitation thrilled a local school is one of 25 in NSW • COMPRESSORS They were originally put off from The NSW Government has risk assessments, develop with the opportunity to take part. September last year until September made several amendments to • NORBARS AND RAD GUNS a program to demonstrate The 25 schools that are taking part will 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. the Mining Regulation 2016 an approach to progressive save $300,000 in power bills, money • JACK STANDS For the same reason they will now to modernise the framework rehabilitation, make the which can go back into education, and the • TOOLING CONTAINERS be held on December 4th instead of and to ensure that progressive information publicly available NSW Government said any unused power September 4th this year. rehabilitation is carried out and report annually. can go into the grid.

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WE ASKED SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS FROM GLENCORE’S INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT a positive PATHWAYS PROGRAM TO SHARE THEIR STORIES ON WHAT THEY HAD BEEN DOING BEFORE THE PROGRAM, WHAT THE EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN LIKE SO FAR, AND HOW THEIR CAREER GOALS HAVE CHANGED SINCE PATH ENTERING THE PROGRAM. GLENCORE’S INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT PROVIDING SONYA NAYLOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS Before moving to the Hunter Valley, I was AUSTRALIANS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND IS a Project Officer for the restoration of an ALREADY PROVING TO BE A HUGE SUCCESS. Indigenous cemetery. I’d been unemployed for a while before I applied for the program in 2020. When I got the call to participate in the 2021 We caught up with Tim Walls, Glencore’s program I jumped at the chance because I was Approvals & Cultural Heritage Manager who heads really looking for a chance to find a good career. training on the equipment placement role as a Trades up the program here in the Upper Hunter to find which has been fantastic. Assistant at United Wambo Joint Venture. I’m It’s been such a great experience and I’m gaining out how it is making a difference in the lives of so many useful and practical skills. I’m doing my Now all I want is to stay here at Mangoola enjoying the hands on experience working local Indigenous people. work experience at Liddell Coal, where they’ve and drive haul trucks! alongside and assisting the plant mechanics and “We put a lot of thought into the program and “When we knew we could go ahead with the HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY given me the chance to try my hand at a lot of JEFFREY VAN HAREN electricians on site. how it could best work in consultation with program in 2021 we started by contacting all WORK AND WE ALSO COVERED TOPICS SUCH different things such as dispatch, stores and Before the program I was on Centrelink looking for My career goal at the beginner of the program local groups and the community,” explained the people who had originally signed up for the AS HEALTH AND WELLBEING. THE IDEA WAS supplies, mine planning, blasting and even getting a suitable job and was unable to find one. was to obtain an apprenticeship and become a program in 2020 to see if they still wanted to be Tim. “The end result is a program that has been NOT ONLY TO HELP THEM BE WORK READY BUT to spend time at the CHPP. The experience so far has been long, plant mechanic. It has changed since being in involved. Our main requirement for candidates designed to deliver training and work experience, ALSO BE LIFE READY TOO. What’s surprised me to learn about mining but very rewarding. the program and I now have a new career goal while at the same time providing potential was people who were actively seeking work and that is to become a mechanical engineer. I “We couldn’t have done it without the fantastic is the strong focus on rehabilitation. I’ve Since I started my goal has been to drive opportunities for employment.” however we hoped to find participants who really am still pursuing the apprenticeship as I would support and assistance from Mines Rescue. Not been so impressed with the environmental haul trucks but now my long term goal is to wanted to grab hold of an opportunity like this love to have the trade before I start pursuing a The Pathways Program first started in Queensland only did they provide use of their Singleton side of mining and I would love to work in be able to operate a digger, excavators, and and run with it,” said Tim. mechanical engineering degree at university. in 2019 and following its success was set to start facility for the entire 12-week first phase, rehabilitation and community. one day even a shovel. TIM SHARED HOW A PREVIOUS PARTICIPANT in the Upper Hunter in 2020. Unfortunately, like but they also provided additional equipment RUSSELL HOUGHTON ZHYIANJAMIN HARRIS BEST SUMMED UP THE PROGRAM, ‘PATHWAYS STEPHANIE HAMPTON many programs in 2020, Covid put a temporary and workplace safety training for all the Before the program I was working as a casual WILL OPEN THE DOOR, BUT IT’S UP TO Before I started the program, I was a furniture Before I started the program I was working part halt on those plans. Thankfully in March 2021, participants as well.” for a logistics company but trying to get into the YOU TO WALK THROUGH.’ removalist for a local company and I was actively time at a local supermarket as a personal shopper. the program officially kicked off for the first time mining industry at the same time. Phase 2 of the program is paid work experience looking for a career change. I was also studying statements of attainments in the Upper Hunter. The selection process for the program was and commenced on June 15. Participants are It’s been a mind-blowingly awesome experience! in different fields. The experience is fantastic and the opportunity of not your typical job interview. Over two days hosted across Glencore sites including Bulga, Meeting so many people who have all been The experience has been great. The first 12 weeks lifetime. I’m grateful I got the opportunity. at Mines Rescue Singleton the group watched Mangoola and Liddell. The participants are so accommodating has been a highlight. in the classroom was an amazing experience My career goal hasn’t changed since I entered the presentations, participated in group activities, working in a range of areas such as mechanical, At first, I was learning about pit services at and an opportunity to gain friends but also program. I want to work my way up starting with and shared their stories and interests. Although electrical, pit services, CHPP and administration. Mangoola but as I got to see the operating side gain qualifications to help us get started in the learning to operate all the machines, then in the 15 participants were initially planned for the They are receiving training that will not only of things I discovered a real passion for it. mining industry. I’m now currently halfway future become a superintendent, then a mine program, 17 participants were selected. help them be job-ready at the conclusion of the Once they saw my interest, they’ve let me start through phase two of the program and I am in a manager and so on... WIN!BANLAWFUEL KNOW UP! “We’ve ended up with such a fantastic and program but will also see them having fulfilled HOW TO KEEP diverse group of participants. 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ALTHOUGH COVID STOPPED US FROM CONGRATULATING THESE AMAZING WOMEN IN PERSON AT THE POSTPONED 2021 NSW WOMEN IN MINING AWARDS EVENT, WE WERE THRILLED TO GENDER DIVERSITY CHAMPION EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCE AWARD SEE THE WINNERS PRESENTED ONLINE ON JULY 2 WITH THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR AND BARBARA CROSSLEY - UMWELT PORT WARATAH COAL SERVICES THE INDUSTRY NSW MINING’S NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. WE’RE PROUD TO BE CELEBRATING THIS YEAR’S AWARD WINNERS AND THEIR OUTSTANDING MINING ACHIEVEMENTS. IN A YEAR OF AWARDS UNCERTAINTY, WE KNOW WE CAN BE CERTAIN OF ONE THING – WE HAVE SOME EXCEPTIONAL, Barbara Crossley, Managing Port Waratah Coal Services particularly the Diversity & INSPIRING WOMEN LEADING THE WAY IN OUR INDUSTRY. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL Director at Umwelt has been were announced the Inclusion Working Group, who WINNERS AND FINALISTS AT THIS YEARS 2021 NSW WOMEN IN MINING AWARDS. recognised for her excellence winners of the Excellence have successfully engaged in the encouragement, in Diversity Programs and the broader team, facilitated Performance Award, sponsored acceptance, and developed an lifecycle activities, including promotion and advocacy by Hetherington. inclusive culture to make this recruitment, learning and for the attraction, retention development showcasing Port EXCEPTIONAL WOMANGO | ERIN LEE TO!- COAL SERVICES, NSW MINES RESCUE OUTSTANDING TRADE, This award recognises progress possible. and promotion of women OPERATOR OR TECHNICIAN AWARD excellence and innovation in “We are seeing the positive Waratah as a leading employer within Umwelt and the in the Hunter Region. Erin is being recognised for the Exceptional Woman for women in mining in NSW. HANNAH BERTHOLD NSW resources sector. gender diversity programs and impacts that diversity of demonstrated outstanding thought and experience is In a testimony, Dr Kirsten in Mining Award, sponsored by industry super fund A mining engineer, Erin was - THE BLOOMFIELD GROUP Barbara and her team at performance in increasing the bringing to our organisation, Molloy, Non-executive Mine Super. This award recognises the exceptional the first woman in Illawarra Umwelt have provided consultancy service to proportion of women in the but even more importantly, Director, founder of the Equal achievement of a woman in the NSW resources sector Coal’s 53-year history to Hannah Berthold took the resources sector for over 30 years, where workplace. we are able to demonstrate Futures Project and former in any occupation. take on the statutory role of home the Outstanding she has led proactive internal programs that to current and prospective CEO of HVCC, said “As a key The award notes Erin’s leadership skills, resilience, shift undermanager in 2015. Trade, Operator or Over the last five years, have resulted in strong participation and employees that we have stakeholder in Port Waratah’s her methods of overcoming barriers and seeking out In 2019, Erin became one Technician Award through the implementation retention by women in the Umwelt workforce, opportunities for all,” said Mr delivery of services, it has been and accepting new responsibilities and challenges of the first two women in sponsored by BHP, an of a Diversity and Inclusion as well as sharing Umwelt’s experiences with du Plooy. rewarding to watch their focus which have made her the leader she is today. NSW to pass the Mining and award that recognises Strategy Port Waratah has resources company clients. achieved several milestones “The ultimate objective of the on diversity and inclusion and It an award that also recognises her work to promote Petroleum Competency Board Assessment to hold a the achievements of a in gender diversity. program has been to grow strategy over the years deliver the industry’s social licence to operate. Working to practising certificate as an underground coal mining woman working in a The Gender Diversity Champion also drove Leading by example, female an organisation that looks real change. support other women and girls through mentoring engineering manager. trade, operational or the early adoption of a paid parental leave representation in the Senior different and feels different, as well as participation in school and University Erin again broke new ground when she started her technical role in the policy at Umwelt, at least a decade before “Taking an approach Leadership Team has risen is more flexible, inclusive and careers programs, Erin is paving the way for women current position of Regional Manager, Southern NSW mining industry. it was strongly advocated for, and partially that considers customer from 7.7 to 50 per cent and successful, and above all – in in mining. “Receiving this award was a feeling like no Mines Rescue, and in doing so became the first It also recognises Hannah’s achievement in funded by the government. Under Barbara’s needs, employees and the 30 per cent of non-manager which everyone is valued,” other I have had in my career,” said Erin. woman to take a non-administrative role at Mines breaking new ground for women in non- guidance, Umwelt has supported families community Port Waratah leadership roles are now held he said. have taken a considered and “I am hoping this recognition opens up endless Rescue. traditional roles as well as her resilience, with the creation of part-time roles for both by women. The program has also enabled engaged approach resulting opportunities to expand my reach to other women Speaking of the awards celebrations during achievement of goals and support for female and male employees and by providing Port Waratah CEO, Hennie new flexible work policy and in much greater diversity who may be considering the industry or know lockdown, Erin said she spent it quietly with her gender diversity. genuinely flexible workplace arrangements, du Plooy accepted the award a diversity and inclusion in leadership and benefits someone looking for a rewarding career change; right husband and kids, “My husband has been so amazing; Hannah was the first female to complete an for more than a decade. on behalf of all employees, lens is applied to employee associated with that.” through to the incredible women that work within he has been my rock, always encouraging me and apprenticeship in the Bloomfield Group & Making a significant personal contribution the industry today to encourage and support them to supporting me in whatever I wanted to achieve.” Kings Engineering program and paved the to the careers of women at Umwelt Barbara achieve their personal and professional goals.” “I would also personally like to thank the Minerals way for other females to follow. has guided, mentored, and influenced the Erin began her career in mining as a graduate with Council for these awards and Coal Services and Mines She completed her apprenticeship despite progression of many women in project EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG WOMAN | PHOEBE THOMAS - BHP BHP in 2010 and has consistently broken new ground Rescue for their immense support.” considerable physical hardship after a leadership roles for large scale state significant motorcycle accident in her second year, projects (SSD) and other resource sector The Exceptional Young Woman award recognises been transitioning to which saw her hospitalised for nine roles. “I was very humbled to receive this TECHNICAL INNOVATION AWARD | AGA BLANA - NAUTITECH MINING SYSTEMS PTY LTD an outstanding young woman who has shown an operational based months. Hannah’s resilience saw her not award,” said Barbara. only complete her initial apprenticeship significant promise and achieved significant role within BHP and this “Over the last 30 years of my professional Aga Blana and promoted technological uninterruptible power if a mine to become a 1st class machinist but go milestones in her career to date and Phoebe’s would not have been is the innovation in mining through site completely loses power. on to become a qualified fitter and plant experience, we have come so far, with many trajectory during her short career has been possible without the great champions for gender diversity across inspirational. Starting work as a rehabilitation support of my leader, owner and the development and successful Aga commenced at Nautitech in mechanic. the mining sector and beyond; that said, there consultant in 2016, and then commencing at BHP Adam Lancey,” she said. Managing application of the CUBEx IS 2006 as a quality manager and Brett Lewis, CEO of The Bloomfield Group, is still plenty to be done! Mt Arthur Coal in 2017 as a Health Specialist, Director of Light in the Australian resources has since diligently built her congratulated Hannah on the award, The impacts of Phoebe’s Phoebe is now Chief of Staff to the General Nautitech industry, an innovative understanding and knowledge recognising her resilience and dedication to “At Umwelt, I am so very proud of our long work and leadership are highly tangible. Her Manager Mt Arthur Coal. Mining solution to improve safety in an of the underground coal mining ongoing learning and development. established gender diversity; a focus on approach to the psychological impacts of injury Systems underground environment. industry to allow Nautitech to inclusion, empowerment and balance at all It also recognises her contribution to promoting is attributed to saving Mt Arthur Coal $6 million and her “Hannah’s determination to recover The CUBEx IS Light is special bring to market products that levels; supported by genuinely flexible work the NSW resources industry’s social licence to in workers compensation premiums. A campaign passion for from her motorbike accident and go solve real problems for the arrangements for our women and men to operate and increasing gender diversity in the spearheaded by Phoebe has seen Mt Arthur Coal innovative and intrinsically safe because on to become a role model for others to industry particularly those which balance work and family needs.” sector. As Chief of Staff, Phoebe now has a lead become a smoke free workplace and the Resources safety systems has seen it doesn’t produce sufficient follow makes her truly deserving of this make underground environments role in workforce gender diversity as well as Regulator recognised Mt Arthur Coal’s Covid-19 Nautitech pioneer the first electrical energy to ignite recognition,” Mr Lewis said. Initiatives spearheaded by Barbara have had safer places to work. female leadership representation. Retaining response as industry leading in the Hunter Valley. controllable Intrinsically Safe underground even if methane is On winning the award, Hannah thanked a significant impact. Umwelt’s workforce female employees is a passion for Phoebe who has “My success is a direct reflection on the support (IS) light for underground coal present and is the first and only “I am absolutely thrilled to have those who supported her recovery and who participation by women is significantly above moved to ensure all female staff have a mentor and development that has been offered to me mining. This passion has also I-S floodlight and headlight for received this award and I would helped her build an amazing career. average with 57% of its workforce being female and mentor’s two staff herself. by leaders within BHP and within our industry,” seen her awarded the Technical underground mining. like to pass full credit to team “I’d like to thank my wonderful family, in comparison to the industry averages for said Phoebe proudly. Innovation Award, sponsored by This light has been designed Nautitech!” said Aga. friends and colleagues who helped me professional, scientific, and technical services Phoebe’s transition from specialist to a key role Umwelt. to keep our industry operators Nautitech is a proud female- to not only complete my apprenticeship, (42.8%). Parity goes through all the ranks, with in the operation of the mine is a testament to “My family and friends are also huge influences her leadership and strategic abilities. During This award recognises the and contractors safer even led company, with women something after my accident I thought the senior executive being 50:50 male and in my life and show me that anything is possible achievements of Aga and the in the event of loss of power, accounting for 40 per cent of the might not be possible, but to build a great female, senior area managers split 52% male 2020 Phoebe stepped up to lead Mt Arthur Coal’s with some hard work. Nautitech team who have used with up to five hours by an management team. career as a multi-skilled tradesperson,” and 48% female, and graduate and upcoming response to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Having good people supporting me has certainly Hannah said. talent roles being 55% female and 45% male. “A big step for me in the last 12 months has been a key feature of any of my success.”

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New details Unions have won significant Feedback from our members employer does not pay a levy or rosters that compress hours into for the event will be improvements over the years, shows the scheme works largely record their hours meaning they one week with fewer hours the released soon. including reducing the qualifying as intended and is viewed and are unable to access this important following week. They get short- The Dialogue is still keen period for 13 weeks leave from 10 to experienced positively by most coal industry entitlement. changed as there is no provision to to deliver all its scheduled eight years, recognition of breaks in miners. However, there are groups of These companies are non-compliant average out the 35 ordinary hours projects but will act in line • Community engagement activities • The Dialogue’s Annual continuity of service and inclusion workers facing difficulties accessing with their legal obligations under the over the roster cycle, as is the case with Government health including displays at the Broke Village Forum scheduled of contractors and labour hire the entitlements due to them Coal Long Service Leave Act. for permanent employees. We advice which may impact as coal mineworkers. strongly support a change to the some activities while other Fair and Singleton Show in September for November in workers in the scheme. Our union has backed a proposal method of calculating hours for projects can be completed and Hunter Coal Festival in October/ Muswellbrook. However, there are further These include ‘stranded’ workers developed in consultation with casuals, so that all hours worked are due to not being a Covid risk. November. important improvements needed who are recognised as coal employers that gives these mineworkers under the Coal LSL averaged across the month. Fortunately, the Dialogue to strengthen the scheme and companies a pathway to becoming AT THE END OF JUNE, 615 WIN! scheme but whose employers Other significant issues needing to successfully hosted a similar remove barriers to all coal compliant that is fair to employees, STUDENTS AND 36 TEACHERS HAD refuse to participate, typically be addressed include the exclusion Procurement Networking Event in miners receiving the industry recognising their past service, TOURED UPPER HUNTER MINES AS because they are mining services or of shotfirers from the scheme and Muswellbrook in June when more entitlements they deserve. while not hitting employers with PART OF THE PROGRAM. THE MINE maintenance businesses who argue a prohibitive backpay bill or difficulties workers sometimes face than 100 people from local business Our union has strongly advocated in having past service recognised. TOURS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FOR KIDS they are not predominantly coal and the mining industry discussed CARDSEVERY KID WILL LOVE THE ULTIMATE KIDS getting bogged down in lengthy for changes in recent years ON WINTER HIATUS AND ITS mining businesses. One example legal proceedings. We hope We will continue to support the opportunities for businesses to join GIFT CARD. EVEN THE BIG ONES! through government and industry SCHEDULED RETURN IN LATE is our members at Hitachi, who the Government endorses this Coal Long Service Leave scheme and the supply chain. Want a great book to read? 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Safety training for The end of the Financial year is a good or grandchildren and you want to NOT time to take a moment to make sure provide for them. ORIGIN IS SET TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE AGREEMENT WITH GLENCORE coal ash from the Eraring ash dam is expected to bring forward final that your Will is up to date and meets Sometimes it may not be your own COAL ASH RECYCLING DELIVERS GREAT OUTCOMES would enable Glencore to cap its rehabilitation of the tailings dam all industries your needs and, importantly, the needs circumstances that have changed but AT ERARING WITH AN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Teralba mine tailings dam. Glencore by at least 10 years. of your family. Your Will is not a set never the less it requires a change to AGREEMENT THAT WILL AND COMMUNITY. NOT ONLY has since worked with Origin, Eraring is Australia’s largest power and forget document. Alternatively, if your Will. It might be that the personal SEE 900,000 TONNES IS ORIGIN SIGNIFICANTLY specialist consultants and regulators station, supplying around a quarter you do not have a Will it’s a reminder circumstances of one or more of OF COAL ASH FROM THE INCREASING OUR RECYCLING, to build appropriate safeguards and of NSW’s energy needs and is to finally get it done. your beneficiaries have changed, for ERARING POWER STATION ASH FROM ERARING WILL BE secure the required environmental Origin’s only coal-fired generator. Whilst considering your own Will, example, adult children may have SUPPLIED TO GLENCORE USED TO HELP REHABILITATE THE approvals for this work. The project something that is often overlooked is married or divorced, a beneficiary may TO HELP REHABILITATE LAND AT GLENCORE’S SITE. the question of whether your partner, have passed away, the financial or THE TAILINGS DAM AT “The Eraring ash dam coal ash your children, your parents or those medical circumstances of a beneficiary ITS TERALBA MINE SITE. that you care for and others who form may have changed for the worse order and exemption were issued part of your life have a valid Will. or better prompting you to want to by the NSW EPA in 2020 following THE MEGA MONTHLY Everyone over the age of 18 should provide more or perhaps less for that The deal is expected to almost double extensive analysis of the ash to have a valid will, for example do you beneficiary or you may have purchased Origin’s Eraring ash recycling demonstrate it was suitable for the have a child or dependent who has or sold a major asset. program and will be a key aspect in proposed purpose and allows us to turned 18 over the course of the year extract coal ash from the Eraring MEAT RAFFLE A regular periodic review of your progressing towards their goal to WORTH $150 COMPLIMENTS OF or have your elderly parents reviewed Will won’t always result in changes recycle 80 per cent of Eraring’s ash. ash dam, enabling the use of the their Will in recent history. but occasionally it will, so an annual Ash will be supplied over a two- facility as a resource. Perhaps one of the first things to trigger to remind you like tax time year period which is expected to “We already recycle around 35 per check is whether the appointment of or an anniversary is a great way to commence in July 2021. Trucks will cent of the ash from Eraring for your Executors(s) is still appropriate. make sure that your Will is up to deliver the ash using the private use in industrial and construction THE HUNTERS FOR YOUR CHANCE TO Executors may have passed away, date. Just like you would regularly Eraring haul road, which will limit sectors and this new deal will help BEST BUTCHER WIN, SIMPLY SMS: ROBERTS MEATS, become ill or be unable or unwilling change the battery in your fire alarm truck movements along public roads. us substantially increase our ash OF HAND-PICKED YOUR NAME AND YOUR EMAIL to act as an Executor. Alternatively, to protect your family, so should you recycling levels at Eraring over the MEATY GOODNESS! 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OPINION A OF LOAD GAS SELLING ON BEHALF OF MAYFIELD GROUP ALMOST A YEAR AGO SCOTT MORRISON PROMISED US A “GAS-LED ECONOMIC RECOVERY”. THE GREENS SCREAMED IN PROTEST. MANY, INCLUDING ME, WELCOMED IT. OTHERS WERE SCEPTICAL. SADLY, THE LAST GROUP WAS CLOSEST TO THE MARK.

Our Prime Minister was going to spot market. Our manufacturers was not in it. As last week’s prices additional Queensland-NSW link. get more gas out of the ground can’t compete without reliable grew from $8 to $56 per gigajoule, It will deliver more gas at more and build desperately needed gas and affordable gas. They use it the government argued the ADGSM competitive prices. New pipelines pipeline capacity to deliver it. He to generate heat and electricity. is a “supply mechanism”, not a will also facilitate growth in the said he’d establish an “Australian Importantly, many of them use gas “price mechanism”. While this fledgling hydrogen sector. They can Gas Hub” in Queensland and “make as a key ingredient to the things they is technically true, the last time transport both gas and hydrogen and sure Australians are paying the right make, everything from fertilisers I checked, supply, demand, and will undoubtedly do the latter in the price for their gas”. He said he’d for our farmers, explosives for our price were intrinsically linked. The future. Among other things, they’ll “avoid any supply shortfall in the gas miners, the PPE which protects us ADGSM is a side-show. deliver hydrogen to the new Kurri market with new agreements with from Covid-19, through to most of THE REAL ISSUE IN OUR GAS Kurri gas generator which will be the three east coast LNG exporters, the things we use in our households. MARKET IS SUPPLY, OR LACK OF IT. engineered to run on hydrogen too. making sure our gas exports don’t The main drivers of the recent THIS IS DESPITE OUR ENORMOUS Which raises another subject. By cause higher prices at home”. gas price hike were temporary ENDOWMENT OF ECONOMICALLY building the Kurri plant without The Prime Minister has done and once they’re addressed, the WINNABLE GAS. WE HAVE ENOUGH keeping its other gas promises, none of these things. spot-market price will normalise. GAS TO BOTH EXPORT OUR HEADS the Morrison government risks Just ask our manufacturers, who But the combination of a severe OFF AND TO MEET LOCAL DEMAND. exacerbating the supply-demand copped a seven-fold increase in cold snap and the loss of two coal- EARNING EXPORT INCOME CAN imbalance problem which raised its their gas prices last week. That’s job fired generator units exposed the NEVER BE A BAD THING, EXPORT ugly head last week. Overcoming destroying for businesses which by vulnerabilities of our gas supply EARNINGS UNDERPIN OUR opposition to gas extraction won’t necessity, have an exposure to the network. When demand spiked, gas ECONOMY. WE JUST NEED TO TAP be easy. But the industry enjoys producers were unable to deliver THE RESOURCE AND BUILD OUR strong support from a number more gas. While manufacturers CAPACITY TO DELIVER IT TO OUR of crucial state and territory were calling their bankers to ask for HOUSEHOLD AND INDUSTRIAL leaders. We only need a little ‘AVE A more money, government silence CONSUMERS. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE more courage and urgency. The remained deafening. NEED NATIONAL LEADERSHIP. pipeline solution is easier. There was a chorus of calls for the Environmental activists continue The commonwealth must follow LAUGH export “trigger” to be “pulled”. This to demonise gas, exploiting poor expert advice and underwrite WITH was a reference to the emergency community understanding of gas pipeline projects. That option of initiating the Australian both the product and the way we exercise need not cost taxpayers Domestic Gas Security Mechanism extract it. Government red and a cent, but it makes a world of (ADGSM). The federal government green tape remain a problem too, difference for proponents chasing established the ADGSM in 2017 in the despite numerous promises to do the finance needed. face of angry community reaction to something about them. The network Let’s put downward pressure on BEST UNDER PRESSURE reports that consumers in Asia were of pipelines which deliver gas to securing Australian gas cheaper market are ageing, full, and often gas prices, for both industry and than Australians can. Technically, monopolistic. Last week, pulling households. Let’s improve electricity I heard the word the ADGSM allows the government to the ADGSM trigger would not have reliability by putting more gas ‘icy’ is easy to spell. force gas exporters to redirect their helped because the pipeline which generators into the system. Let’s Now that I look at it, I see why. product to domestic customers if a transports the gas from Queensland use the firming power they provide supply shortfall is emerging. to the southern markets was full. to put more renewable energy into the grid. Let’s convince our leaders Four years on, it has never been New pipelines will not only expand 02 6571 1625 that it’s time to lead. [email protected] used. 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GEOFF PASSED AWAY IN 1999 JANETTE LEAVING BEHIND A LEGACY THAT AND GEOFF CONTINUES STRONG TODAY. AWARD WINNING ROBERTS Janette kept ownership of the business until 2010 before passing the baton to Aaron and Chris, where during that time in 2002 Lisa’s son APPRENTICE and Chris’s stepson, Daniel Miles TEFOL’S ASHLEY LINK HAS WON THE 2021 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR FOR started his apprenticeship with THE HUNTER & CENTRAL COAST REGION. WITH ONE TRADE CERTIFICATE Cessnock Engineering at 16 years old. ALREADY UNDER HIS BELT, THIS HARDWORKING YOUNG MAN IS NOW Justin Bailey came on board to do WORKING HIS WAY THROUGH A SECOND TRADE. work experience a year earlier in 2001 at just 14, before coming back After completing his Certificate III a second trade straight after to join the team in 2014 as a fitter. in Electro-technology Electrician completing my first. Today, yet another generation in 2020, you would think that Ash “IT HAS BEEN A LONG ROAD would be finished on his trade has taken over the beloved family CAPTION: L-R JUSTIN BAILEY, THOUGH SO WHEN I HEARD I WON business with Daniel and his MATHEW ASPINALL, DOUG WOOD, journey. But this industrious young THE AWARD IT WAS A GREAT PAUL HARRISON & DANIEL MILES man then decided to try his hand busines partner Justin Bailey ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE at Certificate III in Electronics and taking over in July 2021. HARD WORK I’VE PUT IN. WHAT FORGING A find the right solution to get the Communications with the full I PARTICULARLY LIKE ABOUT “GEOFF AND JANETTE BUILT support of his employer Tefol. Tefol’s Marketing Manager Ben A NAME FOR CESSNOCK job done,” said Justin. BEING APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Ash has been working and learning Dolman said they were all very proud ENGINEERING, AND WE’RE “A goal of ours is to continue to train IS THAT IT COMES WITH THE at Tefol’s Rutherford workshop for of Ash and could not think of anyone PROUD TO BE CARRYING ON THAT young people either leaving school OPPORTUNITY TO BE A ROLE MODEL ‘AVE A INFAMILY 1970 THE LATE GEOFF ROBERTS LEGACYBEGAN BUILDING THE the last 5 years and is set to complete more deserving of the win. “Ash is LEGACY,” SAID DANIEL. or who have just finished year 12 FOR OTHERS. YOU GET THE CHANCE FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL LOCAL BUSINESS CESSNOCK his second trade next year. 6 years highly regarded in our electrical to help them become qualified and TO DO THINGS LIKE VISITING ENGINEERING. TODAY, HIS FAMILY ARE CARRYING ON HIS Starting their own business J&D as an apprentice is an enormous team. He has a genuine interest and LAUGH skilled tradespeople.” HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND LEGACY WITH FAMILY MEMBER DANIEL MILES AND JUSTIN BAILEY Engineering around 5 years ago, investment to make, and Ash says passion for what we are doing here WITH TALKING TO THEM ABOUT HOW TAKING OVER THE BUSINESS IN THE SAME SHED GEOFF STARTED Daniel and Justin were stoked to It’s not just family that have it wouldn’t be possible without the and we are lucky to employ a young TRADES CAN LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL IN OVER 40 YEARS AGO. be given the opportunity to take stuck around to keep the business support from his employer. man so committed to his job.” over the business Geoff worked moving. Boilermaker Doug Wood AND REWARDING CAREERS. “I’m thankful to have Tefol’s support Tefol employs 15 apprentices so hard to build. From humble has been a part of the Cessnock “Doing a trade is something I highly in attaining not just one trade across their sites at Rutherford, Geoff started Cessnock Engineering bringing about business growth. beginnings, the business now has Engineering team for 36 years certificate, but now on my way recommend. Unlike university, Muswellbrook and Mackay in 1970 alongside his loving wife varying capabilities to support a now, with Machinist Paul Harrison Passing through to the next to complete a second,” says Ash. trades allow you to learn and work at because they believe that BEST UNDER PRESSURE Janette at their home in Kearsley shortly behind celebrating 30 generation in 1995, Geoff and huge range of clients’ needs, from “Tefol is such a great environment the same time, so there’s no waiting ensuring skilled workers continue in the Cessnock region before the manufacturing and fabrication years, Machinist Mathew Aspinall Janette’s nephews Chris and Aaron to work in. Every day there’s to implement what you’ve learnt to enter the industry is vital Why are piggy banks so wise? moving the business around the Roberts took over the running of of parts for various mining and with 24 years, Admin Queen Jodie each day. Each of Tefol’s electricial to ensure the viability of the always something interesting and They’re filled with common corner to a purpose built shed in the business. Chris’s partner Lisa manufacturing operations, to doing Campbell with over 16 years and team has their own specialty and industry for years to come. challenging to get stuck into. We’re cents. 1980, where it still proudly stands and Aaron’s partner Cherie were repairs on underground and open the rest of the fellas serving more encouraged to problem solve and be being able to learn from them all “Giving young people like Ash the and operates today. also by their side working in the cut mining equipment in their fully than 9 years on board. innovative and that’s probably where provides a broader skillset and opportunity to excel in a trade is Their daughters Suzanne Gallegos Cessnock Engineering office. functioning CNC and machine shop, To have a team sticking around I learnt the value and satisfaction knowledge base than just learning something we are proud to do, and 02 6571 1625 and Kellie Hollingshed played their AFTER YEARS OF FORGING and they’re not stopping there. that long, there’s certainly in learning and developing my from one teacher. 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18 AUGUST 2021 | @ THE COALFACE @ THE COALFACE | AUGUST 2021 19 @ THE COALFACE legendary FORMER AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER TONY ABBOT AND MINING HIGH ACHIEVER LIZ WATTS BRING “POWERFUL LEADERS VOICES” TO THE HUNTER COAL FORMER AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER TONY FESTIVAL’S MINING LEADERS ABBOTT WILL BE THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER LUNCH, ACCORDING TO REMOTE, AT THE HUNTER COAL FESTIVAL’S MINING SINGLETON BUSINESS CHAMBER LEADERS LUNCH ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5. PRESIDENT SUE GILROY.

In what is shaping up to be the philosophy from Oxford which he “They both bring lifetimes of involves completing a research mining social event of the year, Mr attended as a Rhodes Scholar. experience in areas of great project where she intends to REAL-TIME Abbott will be joined on the speaking LIZ WATTS HAS MORE THAN 20 importance to the people of the focus upon improving the agenda by mining high achiever and YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE MINING Upper Hunter,” Ms Gilroy said understanding of the barriers researcher Liz Watts. INDUSTRY IN VARIOUS TECHNICAL, on behalf of the Hunter Coal that exist to future social and In Mr Abbott’s time as Prime Minister, FRONTLINE PRODUCTION Festival’s organising committee. economic development for the the carbon tax and mining tax were LEADERSHIP AND CORPORATE “Tony Abbott has been a staunch Upper Hunter - and I am certain repealed, free trade agreements CONVEYOR ROLES WORKING FOR RIO TINTO, supporter and advocate of the that will be of major interest to were finalised with China, Japan and XSTRATA, GLENCORE AND BHP. mining industry and, as Prime everyone in the room.” Korea; the biggest federally-funded In 2013, she was awarded the NSW Minister and in his roles in key THE MINING LEADERS LUNCH infrastructure program in Australian Inaugural Outstanding Woman in cabinet ministerial positions, he IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, history commenced; and Australia Mining and the Australian Mining, has overseen the introduction NOVEMBER 5 AT SINGLETON’S hosted the G20 meeting of global Prospect - Mining Woman of the Year. of government strategies that CIVIC CENTRE, HOWEVER, MONITORING leaders in Brisbane in November 2014. She is currently completing a Masters continue to touch the lives of MS GILROY SAID THE VENUE Between 1996 and 2007, he served as of Social Change and Development at everyone in our community; COULD CHANGE DEPENDING parliamentary secretary, minister, the University of Newcastle both within and outside ON COVID 19 REGULATIONS ONE SUPPLIER FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR CONVEYOR cabinet minister – including across the mining industry.” ON SEATING CAPACITIES. the Health and Ageing, Employment, Born in the Hunter Valley, she holds Ms Gilroy also welcomed Liz Workplace Relations, Small Business a Bachelor of Mining Engineering She said tickets for the Mining Watts’ appearance at the lunch and Public Service portfolios - and (First Class Honours) from the Leaders Lunch would be as guest speaker following Mr leader of the House of Representatives University of New South Wales. released for public sale once the Abbott’s keynote address. in the Howard government. Ms Watts also holds a NSW Open Cut venue had been finalised. “Liz Watts has had an amazing, Mr Abbott served as the member Examiners Certificate of Competency “We are keeping a close eye on hands-on career in mining and for Warringah in the Australian (2003), a NSW Open Cut Mine the evolving Covid situation will have some very interesting Parliament between 1994 and 2019. Managers Certificate of Competency and how it could impact on thoughts and reflections on the Before entering parliament, he was a (2003), a Queensland Senior Site all Festival events including industry,” Ms Gilroy said. journalist with The Australian, a senior Executive Ticket (2016), a Masters of the Muswellbrook Careers and adviser to Opposition Leader John Business (University of Newcastle) “In her spare time, she is Innovation Expo on Friday, Hewson, and director of Australians and is a Graduate of the Australian studying a Masters of Social October 29 and the Singleton for Constitutional Monarchy. He has Company Directors. She also holds an Change and Development at the Community Day on Saturday, degrees in economics and law from office bearer position with the Mine University of Newcastle, which November 6,” Ms Gilroy said. Sydney University and in politics and Managers Association of Australia.

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The Hubert Mhangami, Thiess Australia. lagging pulleys, or 3D community engagement, relationships our branch has Environmental Advisor at We specialise in Australian printing a mobile BeltGauge water, noise, dust and FENNER DUNLOP’S built – and will continue to Mount Owen Mine. made and designed premium unit – we are constantly HUNTER VALLEY TEAM waste management right build – with local customers conveyor systems, products working on new projects, When did you start in the through to rescuing lost will always be our number mining industry and what and services. We provide while maintaining a high pets and returning them to The worst thing? our customer base. It has one motivator for success. was your first job? customers with one supplier level of output, efficiency been challenging at times their owners. The many hours of travelling Community or other causes I started in the industry for the life of their conveyor and innovative product to stay connected, but we What’s the best thing between sites, in any close to its heart and in November 2011, during – offering engineered development. have found innovative ways about your job? normal week. The Hunter values? the second year of my conveyor solutions, from What’s the best thing about to maintain strong internal Rehabilitating disturbed like the spotted tail quoll, assisted with weed spraying Branch covers Newcastle Fenner is striving towards environmental engineering What has been your head to tail. the business? and external relationships. areas into self-sustaining squirrel glider and brush for the Mount Isa Land Care to Muswellbrook, as well as a more sustainable future degree. I was fortunate proudest achievement? ecosystems that facilitate tailed phascogale have been group and participated How long have you been Without a doubt, our TEAM – the Orange, Mudgee and What is the biggest in our branches and belt to take part in the 2011 Participating in the 2019 the movement of native observed during both day in a working bee for the doing business? together everyone achieves Gunnedah regions of NSW. opportunity for your factories. This year we took to 2012 Mount Isa Mines Upper Hunter Mining fauna and flora. In my role and nighttime monitoring Collinsville nursing home. Fenner have been more! Our workforce are the Fatigue management takes business right now? part in Plastic Free July vacation program for Dialogue’s School Mine Tours I work to restore disturbed by an external ecologist. The mining industry gets manufacturing in Australia best in the business. In our priority and we have many We are excited about nationwide, with employees Xstrata, now Glencore, Program. We helped tour areas to the same, if not What do you do in your more than its fair share of for over 80 years and just manufacturing workshops systems in place to ensure recent developments to refusing single-use plastics, as an Undergraduate year five students from King better, condition prior to downtime? criticism. What is your view last month we celebrated and service centers we our employees return home our intelligent conveying recycling, wearing reusable Environmental Engineer. St Primary School through mining. of our industry, and the our second year of operating aim to foster an equitable, safely to their families. offering, with the brains face masks and cutting down How different is your job the mine. The students I like to participate in social on plastics in orders and What’s the biggest sports. I’ve played in the impact is has? in the Hunter Valley. This inclusive and diverse work What are the biggest behind the technology based now to what you wanted to enjoyed learning about all deliveries where possible. challenge you’ve had to local Singleton basketball growth is the result of environment. And with our challenges facing your right here in the Hunter. be when you were a kid? the aspects of the mining The mining industry has consistent investment in Another strategic pillar for overcome? industry. Due to COVID-19 no competition and have run many day-to-day benefits ever-expanding workforce, business? iBelt is our revolutionary Very different, as a kid I our people and adapting to Fenner is our commitment Achieving my desired school tours were conducted in the Newcastle Sparke including the generation we are always on the hunt Safety is at the forefront network of connected wanted to be a Commercial to diversity and people fitness goal. Thiess helped Helmore triathlon. I’ve of electricity and providing market demands. for new talent. of our business operations. Pilot. I’m grateful for the job in 2020. We have a few technologies, providing development. During support me in achieving also represented Griffith the materials necessary to How many people work for We put a strong focus on With Covid we’ve had to I’m doing now because each school tours scheduled for customers with holistic NAIDOC Week last month, this goal by providing University in the Brisbane build our homes, schools, the business? adapt not only our training day is different and it allows later this year. the development of our and effective life-cycle we built cultural awareness fitness memberships soccer competition. hospitals, roads and programs, but the safety me to contribute to creating What’s something about We are proud to employ over people and as such offer a management. Intelligent with staff by acknowledging for employees to local I enjoy giving back as much more. Our industry is also a sustainable environment your job that would 1000 staff nationwide, with wide range of training and procedures in our workshops technology is the future of and paying respects to the gymnasiums, providing as I can, helping others important to the success for future generations. our Hunter team growing development opportunities, and branches. conveying, and we are proud traditional place names weekly site-based physio surprise people to know? makes me happy. I actively of our local, national and in the last two years to over while supporting staff We have been operating to be leading the industry of the land on which our What’s a usual day at work consultation sessions Just under 500 hectares of assist with the Mount international economies 70 employees that include to establish their career throughout the pandemic, in this space. It’s all about branches operate. We have a entail? and providing an inbody land has been rehabilitated Owen Mine return and earn by facilitating job creation Technicians, Supervision pathway. After all, we are maintaining the supply of thinking globally, acting long way to go, but together In short – looking after scanner program to open woodland/forest at program, Clean Up Australia and building more resilient and Support Staff. our people! products and services to locally. we can heal country. the environment. My throughout the year. Mt Owen. Threatened species days and have previously supply chains.

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HOMELESSA CHARITY GOLF DAY HOSTED BY GLENCORE’S MANGOOLA OPEN CUT COAL MINE EARLIER THIS YEAR HAS RAISED $30,000 FOR UPPER HUNTER HOMELESS SUPPORT (UHHS).

UHHS is a local organisation that assists “To see this project funded beyond the next twelve community members who are homeless or months is so important to the community and we at risk of homelessness, particularly women are incredibly grateful for Mangoola’s support.” and children escaping domestic and family Mangoola Open Cut Operations Manager, Nick violence, the number one cause of homelessness Slater, said the workforce was thrilled with the in the Upper Hunter. total funds raised as a result of the charity day. UHHS General Manager, Lewis Millington-Blazey, “The team at Upper Hunter Homeless Support do said the funds raised at the charity event will go towards their Heart to Heart – Safer Rural fantastic work in offering comfort and support Conversations program. to vulnerable people who are facing challenging and often complex circumstances,” he said. “THE $30,000 RAISED BY MANGOOLA OPEN CUT WILL SUPPORT OUR HEART TO HEART – SAFER “Thank you to each and every supplier, partner Muswellbrook Toyota was also a major sponsor RURAL CONVERSATIONS PROGRAM WHICH AIMS and employee for giving so generously to the of the event, putting up an Isuzu Ute as TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS WHEN IT COMES cause. On behalf of Mangoola, we’re really proud a hole-in-one prize. TO TALKING ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND to be able to provide assistance and be part of a The golf day was held at Muswellbrook Golf RAISE AWARENESS OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE proactive approach to ending homelessness and Club on Tuesday 18 May, prior to current AND HOW TO RESPOND,” HE SAID. family violence here in the Upper Hunter.” COVID-19 restrictions.

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The event saw guests gather at Singleton CAPTAIN BRUCE AMBROSE Civic Centre in celebration of Uncle Warren’s Power Station (Retired) latest book, including representatives from Glencore’s United Wambo Joint Venture DEPUTY CAPTAIN JOE ADAMTHWAITE CULTURAL who sponsored the publication. Smash Repairer Filled with photographs of cave art sites, DEPUTY CAPTAIN JON DEAVES CELEBRATION rock engravings, stone formation sites and Trainer, Mt Owen Operations Glencore UNCLE WARREN, ELDER OF THE WONNARUA the beautiful landscapes of the Yengo and PEOPLE, HUNTER VALLEY LAUNCHED HIS BOOK, JOHN GILBERT Wollemi National Park, the book celebrates Builder SPIRIT OF PLACE – ABORIGINAL SITES OF THE Aboriginal cultural heritage in the Upper HUNTER REGION, ON JULY 22 IN AN EFFORT TO Hunter region with art sites from Wonnarua CHRIS TAYLOR INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE country and the surrounding lands. Contract Electrician, United Wambo Glencore OF THE HUNTER REGION AS AN AREA OF SIGNIFICANT ABORIGINAL HERITAGE. “We are proud to have been able to help DARREN HAMILTON make Spirit of Place happen,” said a United Trainer, Mt Arthur BHP Wambo Joint Venture representative. COMMITTED to their MITCH TULL “During consultation on the United Wambo by the Puwampi Unti Kunarr Dance group, Contract Trainer, United Wambo Glencore project, we identified a number of initiatives light refreshments and drinks. Uncle Warren JASON CARTER that could enhance cultural awareness among also took the stand to talk about Spirit of COMMUNITY our employees and the wider community. Operator, United Wambo Glencore Place, thanking everyone for being there. SINGLETON FIRE STATION HAS LONG WELCOMED THE SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL MINING BRETT SMYTH “SPIRIT OF PLACE WILL DO THIS Reflecting the next day, Uncle Warren said, “last INDUSTRY AND THE HARDWORKING MINERS THAT COME WITH IT, TODAY WITH 12 LOCAL Pumper, Hunter Valley YOU COOLARE GUARANTEED CRIB TO ADD A BY CONTRIBUTING TO GREATER night would have to be the highlight of my life.” MINERS AMONG THEIR DEDICATED TEAM OF FIREFIGHTERS. Operations Yancoal/Glencore WIN!LITTLE SWAG TO YOUR SHIFT WITH OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUNTER “I wouldn’t have been able to do this without INSULATED PVC CRIB BAG. REGION’S ABORIGINAL HERITAGE. the support of my family, friends, Carol ANDREW PORTERS Made by Rugged Xtremes and in classic “We look forward to seeing the book become Carter, James Mitchell, Allan Chawner and Operator, Hunter Valley Coalface yellow, we reckon our crib bag will an educational resource in universities and Glencore United Wambo Joint Venture. Out of their team of 16 firefighters at the Singleton “FOR SOME PEOPLE ON SCENE, IT’S THE Operations Yancoal/Glencore museums, libraries, schools and local Councils.” Fire Station 12 are also dedicated local miners using be as sought after as a Louis Vuitton. “Thank you to the Puwampi Unti Kunarr WORST DAY OF THEIR LIFE AND WE’RE THERE SCOTT KIDD their spare time to be there for our community During celebrations on the night of the Dance group, you should be so proud of TO TRY AND MAKE IT SOMEWHAT BETTER.” Electrician, Hunter Valley when we need it most. With mining rosters launch, guests enjoyed Aboriginal dancing yourselves, your dancing was amazing.” Every call Singleton Fire Station receives is Operations Yancoal/Glencore regularly changing, this is no simple task. different with the team never really knowing GREG DANN For every member of Fire and Rescue NSW’s what they are going to. “Sometimes it can be Deputy, Wambo Underground Peabody (FRNSW) Singleton team, the commitment to classed as just a backyard fire, you get there protecting their community is what keeps them on and it’s a house fire or it could be the opposite, LUKE DAVIS the job, ready to go. a call for a house fire and it’s just someone Dispatcher, Ravensworth Open Cut Glencore Luke Davis is a Dispatcher at Glencore Ravensworth cooking a BBQ,” said Luke. 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These sheltered areas have been jersey’s, provide vital first aid equipment and HOSES & FITTINGS FIRE SUPPRESSION The sunny weather welcomed excited crowds who essential items for the teams to operate.” where it’s at over the past month On the Tuna front, everything’s sitting with plenty of wild wintery weather ready off the coast with an upwelling came along to support their teams, including local A congratulations is in order to all players who to contend with. This month will and 0 altimetry line well within reach. Wonnarua people who came in support of the took part in the inaugural Group 21 Indigenous be much the same as last on the All we need is the chance to suss it out DKHPS EMPLOYEES HARRY inaugural Indigenous round. round this year, including sponsors DK Heavy fishing front, with the Bream and so we are keeping our fingers crossed. 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Its classic exterior has barely Mum’s partner Dee came along for Hunter Region THE PEOPLE’S changed since the Heddon Greta the experience as well, partly to come Hotel was first established in 1902, and enjoy a meal in good company taking you back to a time when and partly to keep mum in line if her coal mining in Kurri Kurri and favourite dish went south. the surrounds really started to Thankfully, Mum bloody loved it. take off. Stepping inside, you can “This creamy sauce is delicious, and almost imagine the fellas knocking the veggies are cooked to perfection,” off at the pits and heading to the said Mum in between mouthfuls. RENOWNED FOR ITS BIG HEARTY Heddon Greta Hotel for a cold MEALS,PUB COLD BREWS AND beer over a century ago. Knowing we were in the clear, Dee STUNNING HISTORIC EXTERIOR, Known as ‘the peoples pub’ today, and I let out a sigh of relief and THE HEDDON GRETA HOTEL HAS it’s not just the pubs rich history tucked into our own dishes. STOOD THE TEST OF TIME AS THE that draws in locals and people Dee ordered the Gourmet Steak OLDEST HOTEL ON THE SOUTH passing through. Inside, the classic Stacker Burger with steak, bacon, MAITLAND COALFIELDS. yet modern styling and thoughtful egg, cheese, pineapple, lettuce, 5,230 layout creates a warm and tomato, onion, beetroot and BBQ DIRECT JOBS comfortable atmosphere. sauce, served on ciabatta with a Having dropped off copies of @ side of chips. It was huge, and in The Coalface for Heddon Greta Dee’s words “very yummy”. pub patrons for some time, I went for the Vegetarian Pasta with ‘AVE A I thought it was about time I sun dried tomatoes, olives, eggplants, stopped in for a meal. mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, basil, LAUGH As per usual, my mum came along garlic & baby spinach in a Napoli for lunch on a lovely Friday and sauce. The dish was rich in flavour, WITH if anyone is going to give me an and again very generous in size. honest opinion of their meal it’s The 3 of us agreed that any hungry this woman. Even more so as she coal miner would be extremely ordered her all time favourite dish, satisfied with the traditional menu Creamy Garlic Prawns. options, great meal sizes and KNOWN AROUND TOWN AS THE BEST UNDER PRESSURE delicious pub grub available at the CREAMY GARLIC PRAWN QUEEN, Heddon Greta Hotel. $1.6b MUM IS RELENTLESS WHEN IT ANNUAL SPEND It’s so hard to explain my We left the historic establishment COMES TO THIS DISH. SERVED AT ON GOODS & humour to a kleptomaniac, feeling very full, satisfied and THE HOTEL AS 10 PRAWNS ON A SERVICES Because they are always BED OF RICE IN A CREAMY GARLIC impressed with the friendly taking things literally. SAUCE WITH A CHOICE OF 2 SIDES, service, tasty food and welcoming MUM WENT FOR SIDES OF CHIPS atmosphere. Mum was particularly AND VEG. THE DISH DEFINITELY happy with her experience, asserting 02 6571 1625 LOOKED THE PART WHEN IT the hotels Creamy Garlic Prawns [email protected] CAME OUT, WITH ITS GENEROUS received her tick of approval. It’s 2 Mathry Cl, Singleton NSW 2330 PORTIONS AND VIBRANT, a pub that’s definitely worth the FRESHLY COOKED VEG. visit if you’re in town.

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