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If you are looking for the most fun you can have with your pants on then look no further than Newcastle’s very own branch of Escape...
The Singleton Bulls Under-18s Rugby Union side has had a trip to New Zealand they will never forget. Traditionally, the Under-16s Bulls team goes on tour...
With ESG (environmental, social and governance) at the forefront of many companies’ agendas, Komatsu’s hybrid machines are on track to be valuable additions to many Australian...
Snake bites, chemical burns, and electrocution were just some of the scenarios facing teams at the Coal Services Northern Region First Aid Competition held at the...
The importance of heart health is well known, but a landmark Australian study has found a worrying link between a health lifestyle and another disease. The...
Who are you and what do you do? Dave Foster, General Manager, Hunter Valley Operations (HVO). When did you start in the mining industry and what...
Tell us about the business. I’m Dan Kelly, Director of Keldan. Keldan is a quality trade labour and services support business with exposure to field and...
There aren’t many 24-year-olds who have volunteered in their local community since primary school. There’s probably even less that continue to do so not for all...
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes towards the Hunter Valley Animal Facility and Rehoming Centre, an organisation committed to...
Inspired by Roses from the Heart, an Australia-wide initiative of Dr. Christina Henri, stories of female convicts of the Hunter Valley are now being told in...
Gunnedah-based boxing gym, Black n Blue Boxing, has received a big boost, with a donation from Whitehaven Coal set to ensure the gym remains at the...
Thirty Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) apprentices planted 420 trees at the Lake Liddell Recreation Area for Landcare during a skills development and community giving day on...
Alcohol is the most widely used social drug in Australia and is a significant part of our country’s cultural identity. We use it to celebrate, to...
Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is counting down to a strong return in Sydney this year. Held from 5-7 September at Sydney Showground, the trade...
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s School Mine Tours Program is underway for 2023. The program started its busy 2023 schedule with more than 70 students in...
Establishing the best supply chain network is no longer a simple feat for many businesses. So what’s the answer? As businesses innovate and develop, particularly in...
Plans to continue operations at the Rix’s Creek North mining operation are in the initial stages, with owners The Bloomfield Group developing a scoping report to...
When we look around at the faces at our worksites today, it looks different than a few decades ago – and that is a good thing....
Coal prices might’ve fallen this year, but it hasn’t turned mining companies off moving forward with their plans to continue mining, apply for mining extensions, or...
The Australian minerals industry made record company tax and royalty payments in 2021-22, contributing $63 billion to federal, state and territory governments, an increase of $21...
One of the most significant challenges for our industry is to make sure we are able to take advantage of future demand by training the next...
A recent evening of enjoyment and catching up with long-time friends was spent at Salt Bar & Grill in Emerald. It was a terrific night, filled...
If you’re looking for a fun and unique experience on the Gold Coast, look no further than Lumber Punks Axe Throwing. From the moment we walked...
Brett Comiskey is a name synonymous with off-road racing, having visited America over 35 times to compete in various championships. In a recent interview with @...
Emerald’s very own BMX prodigy, Maggie McDougall, has been making waves on the world stage with her impressive performance at the 2022 UCI BMX World Challenge...
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Jaxon Ball and I am a Rail Infrastructure Trainee for Aurizon. When did you start...
Tell us about the business. Linked Group provides, trade services and renewable energy products to the Mining, Agriculture, Rail, Government and Transport Industry Sectors across Australia....
Michael Pugh is a passionate hiker and explorer who has spent much of his life exploring the great outdoors in remote and beautiful places and inspiring...
On April 1st, the official opening of Rolleston’s Beazley Park took place to the delight of local children and their families. The new and improved park...
This month the Components Only and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Girls Time Out (GTO), a not-for-profit organisation in Rockhampton that is committed...
Late last year, Glencore Coal partnered with MATES in Mining to deliver suicide awareness and prevention training, and provide ongoing support to employees across their 16...
Field Mining Services successfully completed their Kokoda Track hike in April 2023, raising over $18,000 for the Bravery Trust ANZAC Day campaign. Rainee Shepperson, a spokesperson...
Innovative workshops using robots and paper aeroplanes, delivered by the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) has helped Blackwater students in primary school get a glimpse...
After more than 50 years of faithful service the Liddell coal fired power station in the Hunter Valley closed this month. While it was sad, Liddell...
Recently, Blackwater locals tackled the annual task of releasing over 96,000 Yellowbelly fingerlings into the Mackenzie River system ahead of the Saratoga Spectacular in October 2023....
For the past 15 years, Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) has partnered with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) to monitor and enhance the environmental health of the Hay...
The most scrutinised and assessed resources project in Queensland history has been officially opened by Queensland Minister for Resources, Scott Stewart. The historic opening of New...
In April, the Federal Government’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations released a plain-looking document that heralds big changes in the mining industry. The Same Job...
According to the CSIRO’s calculations, Australia contributed just over 1% to global carbon emissions. The stationary energy sector includes the generation of electricity used by manufacturing,...
Our front cover image this month features Bowen Coking Coal Executive Chairman, Nick Jorss, with his mum Carol, son Lincoln, and brother Greg. Because despite dozens...
Glencore’s Oaky North mine was the scene of a “battle” last month to find the best mines rescuers in the state at the 18th Queensland Mines...
One of the highlights of the Queensland Resources Council’s calendar each year is the series of Resources Roundups we hold as industry networking events, and to...
On May Day, people dance around the maypole. It is thought to have started in Roman Britain around 2000 years ago, when soldiers danced around decorated...
On a recent weekend adventure to the Central Coast, we passed through Lake Munmorah and discovered La Notte Uno – which translates into English as Night...
Mudgee is a great tourist location to visit. With over 40 cellar doors, Mudgee offers a rich wine culture, as well several other tourist attractions to...
With player agreements in place and contracts being signed, the Newcastle Knights NRLW season will soon get underway with the backing of the NSW Minerals Council...
This March, ConExpo ‘23 saw a record-breaking 139,000 attendees eagerly filter through the three million square foot Vegas exhibition. Spanning over five days, and attracting over...
Are you bogged mate? aims to boost awareness and start conversations in the community about the rising issue of depression and suicide rates among men in...
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Jess Geary and I’m a Protection Officer based in Muswellbrook for the Australian Rail Track...
Tell us about the business. ComponentsONLY is the global leader in the trade of components for heavy earthmoving machinery. We source, sell and market new, used,...
