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STICKING IT TO THE TOP
In the world of sports, where the spotlight often favours those from well-known hubs of talent, Jacob “Boccy” Anderson’s journey from the modest beginnings to
COMMUNITY GRANTS SUPPORT THRIVING COMMUNITIES
New funding is now available to Central Queensland community groups and not-for-profit organisations in the Moranbah, Middlemount, Moura, Banana and Theodore areas through Anglo American’s
BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FROM QLD
As the new BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Asset President, Adam Lancey is focusing on steel and how a better world can be built from Queensland.
WANDERLUST AND DESERT DUST
Last month, we delved into the heart of Dubai, a dazzling metropolis where architectural wonders loom and luxury shopping abounds. Our travels this month take
BRAIN FOOD
As we get older, changes occur in all the parts of our body. Not just the changes that we see looking in the mirror every
BRIDGING THE GAP IN HEARING HEALTH
In an innovative collaboration, Peak Hearing and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) have embarked on a mission to safeguard the auditory health of Moranbah and Clermont’s
TEE TIME
Nestled in the heart of Mackay, Fairways Golf Simulator and Bar has opened its doors offering a unique blend of technology, sport and socialising that
SUPPLIER INSIDER – VULCAN
Tell us about the business. Vulcan is distributor of metal, aluminium and steel with 2 locations in Mackay. Our site in Dozer Drive stocks Stainless
DON’T STRESS ABOUT PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS
Safe Work Australia has published new information identifying trends in psychological health in workplaces. The Psychological health and safety in the workplace report highlights the
HARD HATS AND HARDCOVERS
In the world of mining, every day presents a new set of challenges and rewards. For Aaron White, the latest chapter in his mining journey
IT’S A KNOCKOUT
In the heart of the coalfields an extraordinary event brought together the boxing community and showcased talent, determination and sportsmanship. The In-house Open Sparring Night,
OPINION: PROUD TO PROMOTE THE RESOURCES SECTOR
It is a great honour to contribute my first article to @ The Coalface as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Resources Council.
OPINION: DRIVING HARD WORKING AUSTRALIANS MAD
The Government seems to believe that electric vehicle owners are a type of modern-day saint. Now the Government thinks that this group deserves yet more
COMMUNITY CHAMPION: ROHAN BARNES
Working as the Supply Superintendent at Glencore’s Clermont Open Cut, Rohan’s story is a testament to balancing professional responsibilities with a personal life centered around
THEN & NOW – DGI TRADING
Ever wondered how some people started and what led them to where they are now? This month we asked some of the team at DGI
BRAVUS BACKS FIRST NATIONS FOOTY
Bravus Mining and Resources was thrilled to help bring First Nations players from around central and north Queensland together in Rockhampton for the annual Warba
CHEERS TO 40 YEARS
Abbot Point Operations (APO) is celebrating four decades of safe and responsible operations at the North Queensland Export Terminal, Australia’s most northern deepwater export port.
FLEXILAB TRANSFORMS THE FUTURE
Mackay recently took a significant step towards the future of Queensland’s resources sector with the unveiling of the FlexiLab concept design. This pioneering pilot critical
OPINION: IT’S TIME TO FIX OUR KILLER ROAD
‘The most important thing to come out of the mine is the mine worker.’ It’s a great slogan at the heart of much of our
AID FOR AGRICULTURE
New Hope Group has ramped up its support of the local community by donating $230,000 to 23 different schools, community groups and sporting teams over
COMMUNITY GIFT – ROCKHAMPTON FOOD BANK
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to the Rockhampton Food Bank, a service aimed at supporting its community’s
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
A legally binding housing agreement between a young coal mining company and a central Queensland council hopes to inspire industry players to follow suit. Vitrinite
OPINION: THE BOWEN BASIN’S LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS ARE THE FUEL IN THE TANK
As producers around the globe juggle growing demands to produce more with less (and with net zero impact), simultaneously performing advanced acrobatics to manage the
FUNDS TO HELP ENGAGE STUDENTS
Bowen State High School has received a grant from the QCoal Foundation to support their “Engage to Achieve: Nurturing Great Humans” project. The project is
THREE THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT AT QME 2024
Get ready – the countdown is on to the highly anticipated Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) in 2024! With all the buzz around increased
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER
Applications are now open for Glencore Coal’s 2025 Graduate Program and emerging professionals are invited to apply. Starting in February 2025, this two-year program provides
SMART TECHNOLOGY
This month we caught up with Peter Horsburgh from SORBA.ai to learn about a technology designed to unlock the full potential of a mining operation’s
MY MINING LIFE – CARRIE BENDEICH
Who are you and what do you do? I’m Carrie. I’m the First Nations Programs Coordinator with Glencore Coal Australia, working on lands where Glencore
2024 IS YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER
Smart Transformation has kicked off its brand new Volunteering Project – to both celebrate existing community volunteers and attract new helpers to not-for-profit organisations and
STEPPING UP FOR LIFESAVING SERVICE
The RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service is an essential aeromedical service in Central QLD, but they wouldn’t be able to do what they do without
QLD MARCH 2024
There’s always something going on in our mining communities, and a lot of it is driven by a plethora of volunteers. The RACQ Capricorn Helicopter
FOLLOW THE SILO ART TRAIL
Since being forced to stay within Australian waters during pandemic, travelling around our own backyard became increasingly popular. I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors but since
MINERS SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH
The Moolarben Coal Maintenance team are proudly wearing their bright and colourful TradeMutt shirts onsite in support of the ‘Not weak to speak Wednesday’ initiative.
MAILRUN RETURNS
Registrations for the annual Mailrun Charity Bike Ride are now open with this year’s ride held on Sunday April 14. For over a decade the
ONE FOR THE HISTORY APP
The history of the Northern District coalfields will soon be preserved forever in an interactive history app by filmmaker Sandra Pires. From Harry’s miners’ lamp
SUPPLIER INSIDER – FILTER TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA
Tell us about the business. FTA was founded in 1997 by a local family for the purpose of providing the highest possible quality products and
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
A NEED FOR SIDECAR SPEED
Trevor Harvey has worked at Glencore’s Mangoola mine at Muswellbrook for 14 years, but in his spare time he’s just retired after 43 years motorcycle
OPINION: WOMEN IN OUR INDUSTRY DESERVE REAL SUPPORT
In March, we celebrate International Women’s Day. March 8 is an important day to recognise the progress and achievements of women in society and in
A BACKPACK WITH HEART
For many years, Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions have been proud supporters of the @ The Coalface monthly Community Gift. But you might not know
GUNNEDAH CHPP CELEBRATES SAFETY MILESTONE
Whitehaven Coal’s Gunnedah Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) recently achieved a remarkable milestone as it marked 4000 Lost Time Incident (LTI) free days. This
OPINION – MINER’S MASSIVE CONTRIBUTION
We all know our world class miners contribute an enormous amount to local communities and to the NSW economy. Exactly how much is highlighted every
NEW DIGS FOR MTW
Yancoal’s Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) mine in Singleton is due to operate until 2037, and in a bid to increase their maintenance efficiency and productivity,
COMMUNITY GIFT – SOUTHLAKES INC.
This month, Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to Southlakes Inc. Over the last 10 years, this amazing local organisation has
TRUCKS DELIVER BUCKS
Five Upper Hunter charities have shared in $32,500 because of the coal hauled by five Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) mining trucks. Representatives from the Westpac
VOLUNTEERS KEEP THE BLADES TURNING
There are over 850 ‘red shirts’ across Northern NSW raising money to help keep the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in the air for anyone who finds
NSW March 2024
It always surprises us that so many of the stories in the media about coal mining are negative when there is an abundance of positive
DISCOVERING DUBAI
Embarking on a two-week adventure to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), I soon realised that Dubai is not just a stopover destination – it’s a
THEN AND NOW – EXPRESSWAY SPARES
Ever wondered how some people started and what led them to where they are now? This month we asked some of the team at Expressway
SUPPLIER INSIDER – CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Tell us about the business. CST was founded in 1984 in response to a long-standing industry need for more accurate, reliable and durable in-motion weighing
UNVEILING THE FUTURE AT QME 2024
2024 will see the return of the much-anticipated Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) at Mackay Showgrounds on 23-25 July 2024. We caught up with
SMART TRANSFORMATION TURNS 21!
Moranbah and Dysart’s Smart Transformation Advisory Councils have celebrated their 21st meeting with cake and recognition of their major achievements over the past four years.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION – NICK WHEELER
Dysart is a thriving community thanks to the dedication of its residents. Among them stands Nick Wheeler, a pillar of the community whose journey in
WELLBEING EXPO HITS MOURA
An intergenerational initiative involving student volunteers and community working together to improve access to health and wellbeing services in the Central Queensland rural mining community
A ‘SNAPPY’ ADVENTURE
In search of a family adventure that’s off the beaten path? Look no further than the Whitsunday Crocodile Safari. Just a 30-minute bus drive from
WIMARQ READY TO ROLL IN 2024
Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) has marked 2023 with significant achievements in the Bowen Basin, thanks to the collective efforts of its members.
MAGNETIC SOUTH KICKSTARTS DONATIONS WITH DEFIBRILLATOR
Dingo residents are better protected in the case of an emergency thanks to the donation of a defibrillator which has been installed outside the library
HOWZAT!
The Central Queensland (CQ) under-18 cricket team, representing the vast and diverse mining regions of Central Queensland, has clinched a historic victory at the North
PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT FOR QLD’S FIRST NATIONS AUSTRALIANS
Applications are now open for Glencore Coal’s 2024 Queensland First Nations Pathways Program (FNPP). Commencing in April, the FNPP is a 26-week education to employment
MY MINING LIFE – JODIE KELLY
Who are you and what do you do? I’m Jodie, and I’m employed by Anglo American where I hold the position of Operating Model and
COMMUNITY GIFT – BREAKAWAY HORSE RIDERS CLUB
This month the Components Only and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to the Breakaway Horse Riders Club, an organisation that has significantly contributed
OPINION: WHAT DO SAME JOB SAME PAY LAWS MEAN FOR YOU?
New laws are in place to stop labour hire workers being paid less than permanents for the same work. A Central Queensland mine site has
HAUL TRUCKS TO HELP EARLY CANCER DETECTION
Peabody’s Coppabella Moorvale JV has taken delivery of two new Komatsu 930 E-5 haul trucks to start work at the mine and to raise awareness
NO HOT AIR ABOUT THIS TECHNOLOGY
New technology that has been used for the last three years at a mine in the Bowen Basin has saved 50 b-double loads of truck
BRAVUS RIDES WITH COWBOYS
Bravus Mining and Resources was front and centre at the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys annual community day recently as excitement for the return of footy
THE BEST OF THE BEST
Submissions are now open for Queensland’s premier mining excellence showcase, the Queensland Mining Awards (QMA 2024). QMA 2024 offers a prestigious platform to recognise innovation,
A JOB WELL DONE
For more than four decades Mick Buffier has worked in coal mining. While he officially retired on January 31, it’s safe to say that Mick
OPINION: ANOTHER BIG YEAR FOR RESOURCES
The Queensland Resources Council was deeply saddened by the death of young mine worker, Luke O’Brien, at the Saraji Mine near Dysart on January 15.
PANTRY PARTNERSHIP
Vulnerable Isaac families facing cost-of-living pressures will receive food relief through a $158,000 Community Pantry partnership. Anglo American has partnered with Emergency and Long-term Accommodation
A NEW ERA FOR PEABODY
One of the world’s largest steel making coal mines has a new name, marking a fresh start for the Peabody operation. The North Goonyella Mine
OPINION: FACTS FIGHT AGAINST FICTION
A few years ago a BHP executive, Fiona Wild, told The Guardian newspaper that the election of Joe Biden had given her “great hope” that
INTRODUCING THE 2024 QMEA AMBASSADORS
The 2024 Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) Ambassadors program, an initiative by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), recently conducted a camp in Brisbane. The
PITT’S PATH TO PACIFIC GAMES
Moranbah’s own Jovyn Pitt recently represented Australia on the international stage, participating in the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands. The former Moranbah State
COLLINSVILLE TURNS PINK
The mining town of Collinsville in outback Queensland is set to transform into a ‘Sea of Pink’ to celebrate International Women’s Day and help raise
MORE WOMEN IN MINING
The number of women working in trade positions in Queensland’s resources sector jumped by almost 40 per cent in the last financial year, now accounting
Queensland February 2024
HELLO 2024! Holidays are over and now it’s time to buckle down and get serious. Serious about showcasing our fantastic industry! Sometimes we all need
GLENCORE SUPPORTS SPORT
Junior athletes across regional NSW will soon have greater access to skills, equipment and important safety programs thanks to almost $95,000 in collective funding from
AHS – DRIVING THE FUTURE
In recent years, mining companies across the globe have begun adopting autonomous haulage systems (AHS) for haul trucks. This play has proven to be both
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) has granted over $115,000 in funding to local community organisations, aiming to make a positive difference to the Hunter Valley region
OPINION – A MASSIVE YEAR FOR MINING
Throughout 2023 our local mining industry worked hard to support regional communities and the state economy. Mining was at the forefront of the NSW Government’s
UNDERWATER PARADISE
After so many years of reviewing fun things to do in our region, there was still one place I had yet to explore. And it
LIDDELL’S LEGEND LIVES ON
On March 9, the Liddell tradition of keeping its history alive continues at Club Singleton with the 2024 Liddell Coal & Allied operations and collieries
CHRISTMAS IN THE CLASSROOM
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue helped spread some Christmas cheer in local schools. Delivered in conjunction with the Hunter River Times newspaper, the Dialogue Christmas
UHMD APPOINTS NEW CHAIR
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue recently appointed a new Chair, John Watson. John is the Director Environment and Community Coal Assets Australia – Glencore, and
COMMUNITY CHAMPION: ZOE MAWKES
About 50 per cent of new mothers experience the ‘baby blues’ in the first few weeks after giving birth, and 1 in 6 women will
PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT FOR NSW’S FIRST NATIONS AUSTRALIANS
Applications are now open for Glencore Coal’s 2024 NSW First Nations Pathways Program (FNPP). Commencing in April, the FNPP is a 26-week education to employment
FREEZING THE PAIN AWAY
For many of us, living with pain or inflammation from an injury or disease day in, day out for the rest of our lives is
BOOST FOR BEES
A Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) community grant has helped a newly formed community group to value and protect Australian native bees in the Hunter. The
OPINION: WHAT DO SAME JOB SAME PAY LAWS MEAN FOR YOU?
Before Christmas, a package of workplace laws passed through the Federal Parliament that will have a big impact on wages in the mining industry. The
JULES KICKING GOALS
Jules Kirkpatrick only started playing rugby league four years ago, but she’s already made it to the top tier of the sport in NSW. The
MY MINING LIFE – OLIVIA HULBERT
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Olivia Hulbert, I am 26 years old and an Environmental Advisor working for Whitehaven
COMMUNITY GIFT – Coalfields Local History Association Inc.
This month the Complete Parts and @ The Coalface $500 Community Gift goes to the Coalfields Local History Association Inc. Operating out of the Sir
THE CAMERON’S AND CENTENNIAL HELPING HMRI
The Cameron Family and Centennial Coal have a long history with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). It started with Dr Bob Cameron who was
HOT WHEELS TRANSPORT TOYS
Most of us don’t like spending time in company cars as it means we’re normally out and about on work business. But at Expressway Spares,
New South Wales February 2024
HELLO 2024! Holidays are over and now it’s time to buckle down and get serious. Serious about showcasing our fantastic industry! Sometimes we all need
Coal Counts Queensland
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
COAL COUNTS New South Wales
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
REMEMBERING MINERS
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
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SPORT
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
OPINION: Where would Queensland be without the resources sector?
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