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...
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...