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Keeping your cool under pressure is a tough ask on a hot Moranbah day but eight highly-skilled mines rescue teams proved their mettle in a national...
Glencore’s Oaky Creek and Newlands coal operations have achieved the significant milestone of 40 years of mining this year. Over the past four decades, both operations...
Former rugby league greats took to the field at Moranbah on October 14, with the Anglo American Australian Legends taking the field against the Vitrinite Moranbah...
Thiess has made history at Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex making it the world’s first mining operation to deploy Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling and Command...
Whitehaven Coal has acquired 100% of both the Blackwater and Daunia mines which produce some of the highest quality coal for steelmaking and has reaffirmed Whitehaven...
Who are you and what do you do? I am Chanele Le Grand and I work for BUMA Australia as a Graduate Mining Engineer. When did...
At just 16 years old, Moranbah State High School Grade 11 student Lexi Croce is taking the entrepreneurial world by storm. Between juggling school and sports,...
In a display of talent and grit, Australia’s Youth Rodeo Organisation (YRO) made its presence felt at the recent Mini Bull Riding Championships in Mesquite, Texas....
This month the Components Only and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to support the Sarina Bird Club, a haven for aviculture enthusiasts and feathered...
Batchfire continues to invest in a more sustainable future with high-productivity mining equipment from Komatsu which combines power and efficiency, while also improving safety, comfort and...
In the first few pages of the International Energy Association’s newly released World Energy Outlook, they make a fleeting reference to the estimated more than 6...
Springsure State School in Queensland isn’t just holding races, it’s redefining education through its Pedal Prix Program. The 2023 Championship QLD Pedal Prix Super Series showcased...
A $30,000 scholarship aimed at supporting regional university students to excel in their studies has opened for applications. The QCoal Foundation Scholarship provides a James Cook...
After six months of uncertainty, BHP has finally sold off two of its Queensland coal mines – including one of the largest open cuts in the...
Artificial intelligence is being used to fix a problem in five minutes that would’ve otherwise taken hours at one of Anglo-American’s Queensland mines. The team at...
Anglo American and the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) have unveiled a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) lab in Mackay to improve worker safety and training in...
The North Queensland Roadshow, a pioneering initiative by Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC), recently made a stop in Moranbah. The event is part of a broader...
Moranbah and Dysart teens are invited to expand their futures with Smart Transformation. With 2024 just around the corner, nominations are now open for Smart Transformation’s...
Clermont is in the spotlight as the backdrop for a new Channel 7 Mate series, Adventure Gold Diggers. The first episode aired on October 3 and...
As I stepped into the enchanting realm of the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens and Zoo, a wave of excitement washed over our small group of four adventurers,...
At IMARC this year I was invited to host a panel discussing the barriers facing the industry in adopting renewable energy. The discussion uncovered four interesting...
While safety is a 24/7, 365 days a year priority for Queensland’s resources sector, October provided a good opportunity for us all to put a sharper...
DOUBLING DOWN Congratulations to Anglo American! Not only did Grosvenor’s Mines Rescue team taken home the win at the 59th annual Australian Underground Coal Mines Rescue...
Hunter-based engineering firm, Kings Engineering, are celebrating a remarkable centenary in business. Established in 1923, Kings Engineering has stood the test of time, marking a century...
Daniel Robinson and his mates from Bulga Coal are back again, hitting the heights of Mt Tomaree in a gruelling fundraising challenge. When he’s not thinking...
If you’ve ever worked on a mine site, you’ll know pumping water is a tedious and labour intensive job. Not anymore, thanks to underground coal miners...
Hunter Valley Hydraulink have been awarded the Hydraulink 2023 Network Partner of the Year and we cannot not think of anyone more deserving of the award....
Keeping your cool under pressure is a tough ask on a hot day but eight highly-skilled mines rescue teams proved their mettle in a national competition...
Shuseki Shihan Natalie Young and Hanshi Bill Young started Kaigan-Kan Karate-Do specialising in Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate 35 years ago. They set up in Coffs Harbour...
About one in five Australians try running at some stage in their life. Running is an appealing exercise because it doesn’t cost a lot to take...
Recent climate data shows that extreme heat events are occurring in Australia more often and for longer periods. On top of that, the Bureau of Meteorology...
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Hunter Homeless Connect Inc., a volunteer, not-for-profit organisation, with a mission to...
For as long as she can remember, the mines have been the hole in the ground that puts food on Meg Southcombe’s table. 20-year-old Meg has...
Earlier this month, @ The Coalface were invited to a behind the scenes look at the latest NSW Minerals Council’s ‘Responsible Mining’ campaign. The mining industry...
Who are you and what do you do? Penny Walker and I am the CHPP Superintendent at Malabar Resources Maxwell Coal Handling and Preparation Plant. When...
Alaster Wylie, General Manager of Mines Rescue/Regulation & Compliance, has been nominated and accepted a prestigious position on the board of the International Mines Rescue Body...
How often have you driven, parked and then walked to one of Newcastle’s beaches? A dozen or so times? But, how often have you flown in...
Retirement for most people is a bit of travel, maybe a new hobby or two, and plenty of downtime. That’s not the case for Gerard Hayward...
As part of its ongoing work, the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue held a Pasture Restoration Field Day on October 14, bringing agronomists, government, community and industry...
Nine participants have graduated from Glencore Coal’s 2023 New South Wales Indigenous Employment Pathways Program (IEPP) based in the Hunter Valley. The purpose of the program...
Workers at the Hunter mining industry’s largest labour hire provider Programmed have secured a 10% pay rise and improved conditions by voting ‘no’ to a substandard...
Why, at a time when inflation and the cost of living for all Australians is going through the roof, why would a Government decide to introduce...
The latest Australian suicide rates show suicide is a serious concern in our communities. What can you do if you, or someone you know, is struggling?...
With beautiful architecture, a rich history, and oozing culture, it’s no surprise that Paris is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Paris is...
Tell us about the business. Fire Response supply firefighting equipment to the Australian Emergency Services, Defence, mining and industry. We specialise in matching the best performing...
Zero harm objectives have dominated CEOs’ priority lists for years, rousing substantial changes to operations in the mining industry. Despite the dramatic decline in fatalities over...
The NSW Minerals Council has launched the next phase of our state-wide ‘Responsible Mining’ advertising campaign. The campaign highlights how people working in our industry mine...
COME AND CELEBRATEFrom milestones to achievements to innovations, why not raise a glass of champagne with us while you read this month’s stories.First off, keeping a...
The incidence of breast cancer in Australia is increasing and 20,458 women and 217 men are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this...
October is a great month for breast cancer awareness, according to the founders of a unique charity. After a personal experience with breast cancer, colleagues Gary...
