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To finish off the year, @ The Coalface is proud to present this special feature showcasing the contribution coal mining makes to our communities. We’re not...
To finish off the year, @ The Coalface is proud to present this special feature showcasing the contribution coal mining makes to our communities. We’re not...
The 2023 Moranbah Miners’ Memorial took place on November 10 at the Moranbah Town Square. The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute to all the miners who...
Junior athletes across regional Queensland will soon have greater access to skills, equipment and important safety programs thanks to almost $120,000 in collective funding from Glencore’s...
It’s a question often asked but new figures released last month in the QRC’s Economic Contribution Report make it even more pertinent. I was extremely proud...
Who are you and what do you do? Bradley Ingram. I am a Train Driver hauling coal from the mines to the port in the Blackwater...
The Mackay Rowing Club might be a small club, but there’s nothing small about its achievements. Mari Simmonds, President of the Mackay Rowing Club and a...
This month the Components Only and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes toward supporting the Dysart Christmas Tain and helping to keep this important tradition...
The final Bowen Basin Mining Club luncheon for 2023 featured a panel discussion between C-suite leaders in the industry, covering topics from royalties to recruitment and...
Anglo American’s Aquila Mine has taken home a top mining award for groundbreaking technology advancements to minimise human presence in underground areas. The mine won the...
Meet Julian, Purchasing Officer at Glencore’s Hail Creek coal mine. When he’s not overseeing purchasing operations, Julian puts on a completely different uniform – one of...
In Clermont, a town enriched by its coal mining heritage, Dr. Caitlyn Mittelstadt stands out not only for her veterinary expertise but also for her deep...
On November 4, Dysart State School celebrated its 50th anniversary and the town’s half-century milestone. The school grounds buzzed with excitement, hosting a spectacular Christmas Fair...
Tell us about the business. Limitless partners started the business with a shared vision and a value driven dedication to doing things the right way. RELIABILITY...
Anglo American’s Lake Lindsay mine in the Bowen Basin has received approval for the expansion of its mining lease. The final hurdle for the expansion of...
It’s a no brainer that certain Olympic events should be moved to the very regions that are actually paying for the Games. Mackay has one of...
Ever imagined soaring through the skies as the sun dips below Brisbane’s horizon, painting the city in a palette of fiery hues? Thanks to Bekaa Air’s...
It has been a big year for our entire resources industry and in particular for our coal mining sector. There is clearly confidence in the industry...
As we wrap up 2023, the Mining and Energy Union is celebrating our proud past and optimistic future. On 1 December, the Mining and Energy Union...
Christmas is Coming! “Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday. That’s my favorite kind.” – Winnie the Pooh Another year has flown by! It’s time to...
Committing to one job for more than a half a century is rarely heard of these days. Yet, when you meet retired Hunter Valley Operations (HVO)...
For Whitehaven, one door has closed and another has opened – literally. The company celebrated nearly two decades of operations at Werris Creek Mine with a...
One of Glencore’s Ravensworth Mine’s Open Cut Examiners (OCE) has just lifted nearly a tonne of weight. It wasn’t with a digger though, he used his...
Who are you and what do you do? Benny Butlin. I am a shotfirer at Rix’s Creek Mine. When did you start in the mining industry...
Tell us about the business. Core Mine Pty Ltd is a consultancy specialising in mining competence. Our services range from management consulting, leadership training and exam...
Challenging. That’s the word Newcastle Knights old boy Danny Buderus would use to describe his recent adventure to Mount Everest with 20 others to raise money...
Over the past 23 years De-anne Douglas has been the face of the Upper Hunter Food and Toy Appeal, helping bring joy to thousands of families....
As summer approaches the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is preparing for what is traditionally one of the busiest times across its service area and has launced...
Historically known for its rugged machinery and heavy reliance on fossil fuels, the mining industry has been undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability and efficiency. Hailing...
If you were playing racing car video games when you were a kid and never thought you would be able to race around a track at...
Looking for somewhere different to visit for Christmas? Manila is the bustling capital city of the Philippines and a magical place to visit during the Christmas...
Every December, the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes towards making sure no family goes without at Christmas. Since 2017, Complete Parts...
Hunter Valley based company, Morgan Engineering, is expanding its operations into Gunnedah, bringing new jobs, and around-the-clock support for local mines. Having successfully launched award-winning and...
Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) has used the feedback from submissions on its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to improve its proposal to continue mining until 2050. The...
Broke Fordwich Wine and Tourism Association has receive a $10,000 boost to tourism efforts to showcase the region’s vibrant wineries, rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty,...
On 1 December, the Mining and Energy Union was formally established as a new union. This was a great achievement that provides for an independent future...
If you’ve lived in the Hunter Valley for as long as I have (all of my 28 years) or you’ve only been here for a little...
Retirement can be a double-edged sword. To make the most of your golden years you not only need to invest in your financial health, but your...
It is a simple economic reality, when you increase the costs on businesses, someone always pays. Either the small business owner absorbs the extra costs and...
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s School Mine Tours program has completed its busy 2023 schedule, with 569 students from 18 schools in the Upper Hunter visiting...
Lightning is a dangerous weather phenomenon that can strike at any moment during a thunderstorm, posing a significant threat to mine sites and workers. We caught...
What does a mine production manager do on his weekends off? Well Glencore’s Integra Coal Underground Production Manager Evert Smit spent two weekends last month spending...
The Bloomfield Group’s Bloomfield Mine crew have just reached the incredible milestone of 7 years Lost Time Injury Free. Through dedication to identifying and controlling hazards,...
Throughout 2023 our world class NSW mining industry has continued to make the important contribution we are known for, and which so many people rely upon....
Christmas is Coming! “Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday. That’s my favorite kind.” – Winnie the Pooh Another year has flown by! It’s time to...
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...
