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Partners in Wellbeing
Anglo American and Moranbah District Support Services (MDSS) have announced a two-year, $216,000 partnership that will secure vital counselling resources and ensure the continued delivery

Alcohol Antidote
As we enter the silly season, it means work parties, catch ups with family and friends and lots of good times. And as we all

More endangered than Panda Bears – Saving the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat from Extinction
There are fewer Northern hairy-nosed wombats in the world today than there are Giant Pandas. But a long-term partnership between Glencore and the Queensland Department

Local Students In the Fast Lane
Lincoln Thicker’s dreams of being an aerospace engineer are one step closer thanks to a balsa wood scale model of a Formula One car, and

Apprentices battle it out
Apprentices from across QLD put their trade training to the test, competing in a range of skills challenges at the annual Glencore Skills Competition on

Queensland December 2022
As the year comes to a close it’s time to say goodbye, but don’t worry as we will be back with a bang in 2023!

Champion Couple
Wade & Enja Ryan have dedicated themselves to the sport of boxing and have achieved impressive victories through their hard work and determination. Recently I

A Place to Call Home
Whitehaven’s rehabilitation efforts at the historic Brickworks open-cut mine site are paying off, with a healthy koala spotted using the koala corridor planted by Whitehaven

North West December 2022
Christmas is the time to celebrate and a big thankyou to our Christmas cover models, the team at Quarry Mining, for helping everyone get into

It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.
In 2005, Kim Nguyen started Soft Cogs Inc. with a goal to bring together a group of people who love to ride, have a good

Top Team Effort
“There’s something about the Barrington Tops and Aussie Ark that makes manual labour far more enjoyable!” So says Jo Ferguson, community relations co-ordinator at AGL

Learn to Lead
Join Jackson’s Journey is a new series of children’s books designed to strengthen the leaders of today and build the leaders of tomorrow. When it

Thiess celebrates 27 years at Mt Owen
The end of 2022 sees the conclusion of 27 years of continuous Thiess operations, under successive contracts and numerous owners, at the Mt Owen Mine

Hunter Valley December 2022
As 2022 comes to a close it’s time to say goodbye, but don’t worry as we will be back with a bang in 2023! Christmas

Trail to Triumph
This year saw 11 part time and 17 full time runners join together in the Trail to Triumph Ultra Marathon to raise awareness and funds

Resources workshops STEM-ulate new career options
October was a busy month in an outstanding year for the Queensland Minerals & Energy Academy (QMEA), with students from across the state participating in

Meeting the Carbon Challenge
Glencore’s wholly-owned Carbon Transport and Storage Company (CTSCo) Project aims to demonstrate the full-scale, operational and end-to-end use of carbon, capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)

OPINION: Where would regional Queensland be without mining’s investment in our communities?
Anyone who’s been following the Netball Australia sponsorship story over the past weeks would have observed two distinct schools of thought: the #gowokegobroke opinion, which

Grosvenor Take Home the Trophy
Mines rescue brigades from across Qld and NSW descended upon the NSW Illawarra mining district to compete in the 58th annual Australian Underground Coal Mines

OPINION: Mining companies hire women but don’t support them
From the time the first women entered the Queensland coal mining industry in the 1980s, our union has strongly supported women’s right to access the

A Trip of a Lifetime
Post-Covid overseas travel is back and Hunter broadcaster Tracy McKelligott and her 15-year-old daughter Mia couldn’t wait to go. Tracy had previously gone overseas for

Ripper Meal at the Riverside Bistro
Ossie the Mossie is as iconic to Hexham as the Big Banana is to Coffs Harbour. But you don’t need a bug zapper or the

Painting with Pinot
Have you ever done Picasso, with a Pinot? Well if you haven’t this is your sign to get a group of friends together and go

The One That Got Away
Gee whiz didn’t October pack a bit of everything – wind, rain and just a hint of sun… Estuaries On the menu we have Flathead

Ryan Racing to Success
Singleton race car driver Ryan Gilroy has ticked a big item off his bucket list, lining up in the front row for a race at

Cat’s Next Generation 336 Excavator
Caterpillar’s already impressive line-up of excavators has been further enhanced by the addition of the new 336 hydraulic excavator. The manufacturer promises class-leading productivity and

Brigades Battle It Out
Mines rescue brigades from across NSW and Qld descended upon the Illawarra mining district to compete in the 58th annual Australian Underground Coal Mines Rescue

Kickstart Your Heart
It’s the small things that can quite often make great improvements to your health. Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death in Australia

My Mining Life – Hope Williams
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Hope Williams. I am 33 and a mother of 3 and I work for

Supplier Insider – CAPS Australia
Tell us about the business. CAPS is an Australian-owned family business specialising in providing complete solutions in the Compressed Air and Power Generation sectors. We

Port Support
Local organisations looking to kick-start a project that supports a vibrant and thriving port community are encouraged to apply for funding through Port of Newcastle’s

Local Voices
Port Waratah Coal Services has been part of Newcastle and the Hunter region for more than 45 years, connecting the Hunter Valley coal chain to

From Little Things Big Things Grow
Over 3 days in October, all 145 children from Singleton Heights Pre-School were invited to visit Glencore’s Ravensworth Open Cut ‘Hillcrest’ offset area to plant

Help the Chopper That Helps You
“We’re very fortunate that we have that backing of the community.” Communities from across the Hunter Valley to the Central West, Coffs Harbour and the

COMMUNITY GIFT – Troy Cameron
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to a Singleton mine worker Troy Cameron who walked the Simpson Desert

Partners in the Community
Bengalla and Hitachi have partnered with Upper Hunter Homeless Support (UHHS) to raise awareness of the important work UHHS do in the local community, proudly

Learn from the Lawman
Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice about consequential injuries to a part of the

Rehab Magic at Mangoola
The rehabilitation of Glencore’s Mangoola mine site is second to none, and over recent years they’ve gone one step further to ensure the rehabilitation of

The Power of Mentors
WesTrac NSW/ACT General Manager of Operations, Danielle Bull, has been awarded the 2022 Women in Industry Mentor of the Year. Today’s business landscape is complex

Budget Back on Track
The Budget has been delivered and what a Budget it was for the Hunter Electorate. The 2022 Federal Budget brings enormous spending to regional Australia,

Chandler Win a Victory for Contractor Rights
Former employees of Chandler at Mount Arthur are due to receive redundancy pay after our union won an important legal victory that bolsters rights for

Skills on Show
39 apprentices from NSW and QLD put their trade training to the test, competing in a range of skills challenges at the Glencore Interstate Skills

Golden Anniversary for Monadelphous
Not content with simply being a part of the industrial landscape, Monadelphous has instead been part of its creation throughout their staggering 50 years in

Outstanding Achievements
The entire NSW mining industry was on show at the NSW Mining Industry & Suppliers Awards, but it was the Hunter mining industry who stole

Mining delivers budget lift
The contribution to the federal budget from mining is extraordinary and highlights once more the importance of mining investment to the Australian economy. In the

World Class Workforce
The number one thing that makes our industry world-class is our people. We have some of the most highly trained professionals in the NSW mining

Hunter Hotshots
The NSW Minerals Council couldn’t be more spot on when they say that the number one thing that makes our industry world-class is its people.

Queensland Coalface November 2022
If you ever needed proof of how much the coal industry gives back, look no further than the stories we have for you this month.

Hunter Valley Coalface November 2022
The NSW Minerals Council couldn’t be more spot on when they say that the number one thing that makes our industry world-class is its people.

2023 Hunter Safety Awards
Following a successful in-person award ceremony held on Thursday 12 May 2022, the Hunter Safety Awards applications are once again open for 2023. The annual

A Night of Hope
On Saturday, September 10, the inaugural Kiss from a Rose Charity Ball was held at Singleton Rugby Club thanks to the hard work and passion

A Drive to Help
This month we got to meet one of the many inspiring faces of the Coalface. Andy Suthers is a Moranbah local that works in the

Be Annoying
‘BE ANNOYING’ Mental health should be front page news. This deeply personal front cover story sent to me by rugby league champion, and our Bush

All Aboard!
An up close and personal tour of Bowen’s North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) is helping local high school students solve supply-chain challenges in a classroom

Glencore’s Community Partnerships Shine
A special night was recently held in Mackay in honour of Glencore’s Community Partners. Glencore are genuine industry leaders when it comes to community commitment

Winning Women
Gold Coast-based engineer and FIFO worker Lydia Gentle has taken out the top honours at the prestigious BHP 2022 Women in Resources National Awards, presented

Heart in the Hunter
Kurt Gidley’s boots have always been firmly planted in the Hunter and his new ventures haven’t changed that. @ The Coalface sat down with the

A Cut Above
Ten emergency response teams from across the region competed at the annual Hunter Valley Open Cut Mines Rescue competition on Friday, 9 September 2022. It

Queensland Coalface October 2022
This month we showcase amazing and inspiring people. From Moranbah local Andy Suthers who volunteers his time and resources to helping out his community, to

Fun for the Whole Family
Get the family to Muswellbrook Showground on Saturday October 22 for a great day out at the Bengalla Community Open Day. Bengalla, along with their

Hitting Heights for Headspace
Daniel Robinson and some of the crew from Bulga Coal are taking on an epic challenge to raise money for Headspace. Daniel’s day job is

Susan Roskell Toy and Gift Drive
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to a local Newcastle father who has made it his mission to

HVO Apprentices Get Green Thumbs
A group of Hunter Valley Operation’s (HVO) apprentices put their trade skills to good use on Saturday, August 27 to help spruce up the Singleton

Celebrate at Community Day
Hunter Coal Festival festivities will take centre at Singleton Showground when it hosts the Singleton Community Day on Saturday, October 29. The Singleton Community Day

Leaders Lunch
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King will headline an impressive speakers’ line up at the Hunter Coal Festival’s Mining Leaders Lunch on Friday, October 28, at

The Hunter Coal Festival is Back!
The Hunter Coal Festival will be staged this year from October 21 – 29 and has three main events– a careers expo, the return of

The Road to Success
This month LaserBond celebrated thirty years in business. We sat down with CEO Wayne Hooper to find out how in three decades they went from

Learn from the Lawman
Stuart Barnett is our mining industry’s leading personal injury lawyer. This month he has some important advice about you right to access your sick leave

Royalties for Rejuvenation
A top-level advisory group is being put together to use Hunter coal royalties for the region’s rejuvenation. The state government will set aside at least

Committed to Continuous Improvement
The 2022 NSW Training Award winners have been announced and we are proud to share that Morgan Engineering have taken home the award for 2022

A Proud History
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has had a profound impact on the world. She touched the lives of generations of Australians. For 70 years,

High coal prices deliver CEO bonuses, what about workers
Over the past couple of months, we have seen several Australian coal producers report exorbitant financial year profits off the back of record-high coal prices.

Outstanding Operator
Third-generation heavy machinery operator Jack Divall has proven he is the best equipment operator in NSW following an outstanding show of skill at the WesTrac-hosted

Mining makes the imaginable possible
Whatever shape the future takes, Australia’s minerals industry will be at the forefront of making the imaginable possible. Australia’s minerals industry has underpinned decades of

Mining Makes a Difference
Our ‘Mining responsibly, for today and tomorrow’ campaign is continuing on air on television and radio across NSW, with more to come in the months

Community Celebrations
October is the time for our community to come together and celebrate with some fantastic events on the calendar this month. The Coal Festival is

Hunter Valley Coalface October 2022
October is the time for our community to come together and celebrate with some fantastic events on the calendar this month. The Coal Festival is

My Mining Life – Hannah Jessiman
Who are you and what do you do? Hannah Jessiman – I’m an HR Advisor for Whitehaven Coal. When did you start in the mining

Coalminers Cup
Over 280 kids from nine primary schools across the region gathered for a great day of rugby league competition at the annual Coalminers Cup Carnival

CS Health Opens New Facility
Growing demand for occupational medical services has seen a new provider enter the Gunnedah region. CS Health, a business unit of Coal Services, officially opened

Women on the Rise
Kayla Kelaher is the founder and managing director of Kelaher Industrial Services. Not only has she created a successful business in a male dominated industry,

Supporting Sport
As a Platinum Partner of the North Queensland Cowboys, Bravus Mining and Resources has been the proud presenting partner of the Adopt-a-School program – the

Supercar Site
Crews at Glencore’s Rolleston Open Cut operation were stoked to meet Supercar racing legend, Mark ‘Frosty’ Winterbottom on a recent site visit, made possible thanks

Safety Stars
Excellence in mining was celebrated at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference (QMIHSC), Health and Innovation Awards, with Anglo American Dawson Mine taking

Helping the Hunter Get Back on Track
Thanks to a partnership between Lifeline and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Hunter Valley residents that are seeking help post-floods have the option of reaching

Everyone is welcome
With guidance from the Wonnarua community, Mt Arthur Coal has created a Yarning Circle at the entrance to their main building as an acknowledgment to

The Mindful Miner
Josh Dagg is a plant operator at Bloomfield’s Rix’s Creek mine. However, he’s also ‘The Mindful Miner’, and on a mission to start some important

North West Spring 2022
From new businesses to new constructions to new projects, there’s a lot going on in the North West region. It’s great to see new businesses

Boosting Mining Communities
Applications are now open for Round Nine of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program, to pave the way for new projects that will improve

Making More Miners
The mining industry is a major employer in NSW offering close to 30,000 direct jobs, many in regional areas. At the end of last financial

Australia’s mining innovation ecosystem
The unrivalled success of Australia’s mining industry has long relied on technology and innovation to improve safety, drive greater productivity and deliver increasingly sustainable outcomes.

Mining Responsibly, for Today and Tomorrow
This month we’ve commenced a major new advertising campaign to provide the community with information on how we mine responsibly in NSW, for today and

More than a Job
This month many of our stories are highlighting the bright future ahead for our coal mining industry. The NSW Minerals Council campaign, ‘Mining Responsibly, for

Queensland September 2022
Put a Spring in Your Step Spring is finally here and where better to come out of hibernation and enjoy the beautiful outdoors than sunny

Hunter Valley September 2022
More than a Job This month many of our stories are highlighting the bright future ahead for our coal mining industry. The NSW Minerals Council

CQ Stars Shine Bright
More than 190 people were on hand to congratulate the regional finalist and winners at the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training’s Gala event

Celebrating Women In Mining
International Day of Women In Mining is a global celebration of women in mining that celebrates women’s perseverance, contributions, talents and spirit. Its intention is

Coal Jobs on the Rise
Coal is the “star of the show” according to a new report on employment projection in the industry in Queensland. Nationally, Australia’s resources and energy

Regional Queensland can be proud of industry
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you couldn’t have missed that July was a big month for celebrating industry. The Bowen Basin Mining Club

Eye in the Sky
Knowing where a potentially dangerous and risky situation exists before being able to see it is a ‘Holy Grail’ in mining operations. Advances in both
