Glencore has launched a new 3D virtual reality experience that invites people to explore life underground at the Ulan Coal Complex in central NSW.
The free online tour takes visitors below the surface to see how people, technology and safety come together at a site that has been part of the local community for generations.
Peter Ostermann, Glencore Coal Director of Underground Operations, said the experience gives people an authentic look at a world few ever get to see.
“For most people, mining is something they hear about but never experience,” Peter said.
“This tour changes that. It gives people a close look at the scale of the operation, the technology we rely on each day, and the people who make it all happen.”
The virtual experience features interactive scenes that guide visitors through each stage of the mining process, from underground longwall mining to coal processing and transport. Along the way, visitors can explore the site’s safety systems, see the mining equipment in action, and learn how the land is rehabilitated after mining.
Lucy Stuart, Ulan Coal Environment and Community Manager, said the virtual tour helps people understand what mining looks like today and the care and complexity involved in running a modern coal operation.
“Ulan is an important part of the local community. In 2024, our operations contributed $846 million to the NSW economy and supported more than 700 local jobs,” Lucy said.
“Our team is skilled, proud and passionate about what they do, and that really comes through in this tour.”
| The Ulan Coal Complex virtual tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside an active underground mine and hear directly from the people who work there. It provides a window into the skills and innovation that underpin an industry that many depend on, but few ever witness – all from the comfort of home. To take the tour or head to: https://glencore.ws/Ulan360 |
