NSW SPECIAL FEATURE: COAL CAN BE GREEN TOO – PART 1
The importance of coal cannot be understated, it powers everything from our homes to our economy. But it does come at a cost to the environment. That’s why it is great to see our industry at the forefront of sustainable practices. From rehabilitation, decarbonisation, technological innovations, offset land uses, biodiversity and waste management, to providing […]
LONG LASTING CHANGE
The Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) was established in 2006, originally by Rio Tinto in Singleton. Now, the MACH Energy Mount Pleasant Operation oversees the ACDF committee that provides funding to community initiatives in Singleton and the Upper Hunter. The ACDF was among the community benefits identified back in 2005 as part of a Native […]
MY MINING LIFE: Georgia Sweetapple
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Georgia Sweetapple, I’m a graduate mechanical project engineer with the Sustaining Capital team at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant Operation. I work on various tasks that support operations on site and the expansion of the project. When did you start in the mining industry and […]
CULTURAL SPECTACULAR COMES TO MUSWELLBROOK
MACH Energy Mount Pleasant Operation and the Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) will proudly host the fourth Cultural Spectacular celebrating community, connection and culture. The free family event will be held on Saturday 14 September at the Muswellbrook Showground. The event will transform the showground into a vibrant spectacular of festivities, displaying the richness of […]
BLAK, LOUD AND PROUD AT MOUNT PLEASANT
The crew at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant Operations celebrated NAIDOC Week 2024 with their annual gathering of their staff, contractors, the community, and the St Heliers Correctional Centre. The theme for this year, “Blak, Loud and Proud”, encapsulates the unyielding spirit of Indigenous communities and the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity, empowering all to stand […]
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
Blackroo Community Haven has been operating out of garages, work sheds and homes in Muswellbrook, but now the organisation has a place to call home thanks to grant funding through MACH Energy. The MACH Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Aboriginal Community Development Fund (ACDF) was established in 2006 and supports partnerships in the Upper Hunter Valley […]
HOME SWEET HOME
After working from a shed on private land for nearly 100 years, the Kayuga Rural Fire Brigade will now be able to work from their very own shed on public land thanks to the collaborative efforts of the NSW Rural Fire Service, a local mine and state and local governments. In 2021 the brigade received […]
