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1 NO. March/April MINE TO MARKET Glencore announces more than $1.2 million in GCPNQ funding in 2016

2 Mine to Market No. 146 March/April 2016 COMMUNITY Glencore to provide close to $1.2 million towards north Queensland community projects... 1 Teachers get a view from Behind the Stack Federal Shadow Minister for Resources visits mile under Community groups deliver valuable projects funded by our Community Assistance Program...14 OPERATIONS Black Star Open Cut mine comes to an end in Innovative buggy safely inspects pipeline... 7 Ernest Henry streamlines site access... 8 Conference brings Geoscientists from across Australia to world famous Cloncurry mineral province Take a virtual tour of Mount Isa Mines ENVIRONMENT Upgrade continues for Mount Isa s comprehensive air quality monitoring system... 4 Enviros ditch rods for electro fishing during sample monitoring OUR PEOPLE Stuart Smith s story Celebrating International Women s Day.. 18 EHM awards ERT Rookie of the Year SAFETY SAFEWORK: Inrush and outburst HEALTH Flu season is back NOTICES Announcements, For Sale, Calendar of Events From the COOs In March, we were very pleased to announce close to $1.2 million in 2016 to support projects and initiatives that benefit the Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Camooweal, Townsville and Bowen communities through our Glencore Community Program North Queensland (GCPNQ). Eight new partnerships have been awarded funding and four existing partnerships will continue to receive support under the program this year. While the current environment remains challenging for the resources sector, we are committed to supporting our local communities not only through corporate social investment programs but through local employment and utilising local contractors and suppliers. Importantly, we continue to proactively manage our business to ensure we operate safely, efficiently and sustainably and remain focussed on reducing costs, increasing productivity and preserving the value of the existing resource base. In the second half of this year, our Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) mine will move into care and maintenance in line with its life of mine plan. It has been in operation since 2004 and since then has mined more than 34 million tonnes of zinc-lead ore. Mike Westerman Chief Operating Officer North Queensland Copper Assets Australia Our people remain focussed on working safely as they mine the final stages of the BSOC open pit, evident by their strong safety performance. The operation is Recordable Injury Free since December 2014 and there have been no disabling or lost time injuries during the first quarter of We continue to work closely with 100 employees who are impacted by the completion of BSOC to ensure they are appropriately supported during this transition. We look forward to celebrating the safe and successful completion of BSOC later this year with our people. As a legacy of BSOC s mining history, the operation donated a de-commissioned drill rig to the Outback at Isa Museum, now on display for locals and visitors to enjoy. The drill rig was officially unveiled during the museum s free Rediscover Outback at Isa community event where hundreds of people marvelled at its size, standing 20 metres high and weighing 113 tonnes. This year called for new local governments with Queenslanders heading to the polling booths in March to elect their preferred Council. We would like to congratulate and welcome our newly elected representatives in the communities in which we operate. We look forward to working closely to benefit our local communities. Greg Ashe Chief Operating Officer Zinc Assets Australia CONTACT THE EDITOR Input from all our north Queensland operations is invited. Please contact the Editor, Karissa Hewitt, via karissa.hewitt@ glencore.com.au or phone MINE TO MARKET DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Want every edition of Mine to Market delivered directly to your inbox? Contact the Editor to subscribe to the Mine to Market e-flipbook mailing list. WANT MORE? You ll find all the latest from our north Queensland operations as well as previous editions of Mine to Market, on our websites. Visit or com.au for more. COMMUNITY FEEDBACK HOTLINES Our Community Relations team is responsible for engaging openly and honestly with our stakeholders, as well as responding to all community enquiries. If you have any questions or concerns about our operations, contact our 24-hour hotlines on: Mount Isa Mines Ernest Henry Mining F RON T COV ER: Brad Cooper, Billabong Sanctuary Curator with Leo, a visiting Greater Bilby

3 COMMUNITY Glencore to provide close to $1.2 million towards north Queensland community projects We are pleased to announce we will invest close to $1.2 million in 2016 through our Glencore Community Program North Queensland (GCPNQ), in support of projects and initiatives that benefit the Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Camooweal, Townsville and Bowen communities. Eight new partnerships have been awarded funding and four existing partnerships will continue to receive support under the program this year. Our new successful projects include: the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership program, Project Booyah to provide training and support for disengaged youth in Mount Isa, Whitelion s Sport for Life program for young people in Mount Isa and Cloncurry, a new sports field for the Cloncurry Recreation Grounds, a club house extension for the Cloncurry Gun Club, healthcare equipment for the Cloncurry Multi-Purpose Health Service, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery initiatives in Townsville and a threatened species bilby enclosure at Townsville s Billabong Sanctuary. Continuing projects for 2016 include the popular Books in Homes literacy and reading program, support for RACQ CareFlight Rescue, the construction of affordable worker accommodation at Laura Johnson Home in Mount Isa and Cloncurry PCYC s Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator position. North Queensland Copper Assets Chief Operating Officer Mike Westerman said while market conditions remain challenging, Glencore is committed to playing an active role in local communities and supporting ongoing development. Funding is directed towards projects and initiatives that support the priorities and needs of our communities, with an emphasis on capacity building and sustainable outcomes, Mr Westerman said. We respond directly to feedback gathered through our biennial Glencore Community Attitudes and Stakeholder Survey and our regular engagement activities. Our most recent survey results indicate local people want improved community services and facilities, with a focus on infrastructure, along with youth development opportunities, to ultimately improve liveability and quality of life. We re pleased to be able to support community infrastructure this year with funding for a new sports field at the Cloncurry Recreation Grounds and we ve also aimed to address youth crime in Mount Isa with a PCYC program for disengaged youth. Since 2004 we have invested more than $35 million through our Corporate Social Investment programs in these north Queensland communities and more broadly throughout Queensland. MINE TO MARKET 1

4 Since 2004 we have invested more than $35 million through our Corporate Social Investment programs in these north Queensland communities and more broadly throughout Queensland. Local youth participate in the popular Whitelion s Sport for Life program Glencore to provide close to $1.2 million towards north Queensland community projects (continued) The new 2016 recipients are: QUEENSLAND POLICE-CITIZENS YOUTH WELFARE ASSOCIATION Project Booyah for disengaged youth in Mount Isa The GCPNQ funding will enable the Mount Isa PCYC to deliver a youth support and vocational training program to influence the behaviour and attitude of participants, reduce their involvement in the criminal justice system and engage them in further education and employment. The 20 week program aims to achieve and sustain real change in young peoples lives. CLONCURRY SHIRE COUNCIL New sports field We have partnered with the Cloncurry Shire Council to support the construction of a second sports field at the Cloncurry Recreation Grounds. The field is part of the larger Recreation Grounds Redevelopment Project which also includes lighting and electrical upgrades and improvements to kiosks and amenities. The new field provides additional capacity for existing groups and the opportunity for new clubs and activities to commence. The field will be purpose built with subsurface irrigation helping to maintain a high quality playing surface throughout the year, enabling clubs to attract and host regional sports events to Cloncurry. CLONCURRY GUN CLUB Club house extension Our partnership will assist the Cloncurry Gun Club to build an awning extension alongside their new club house, incorporating shade, seating, canteen and bar facilities to create their main social and viewing area. CLONCURRY MULTI-PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE Healthcare equipment We have partnered with the Cloncurry Multi-Purpose Health Service to fund various pieces of equipment that will enhance the health services already provided at the hospital. The new equipment will support aged care, the labour ward and midwifery services in particular, and includes a paediatric monitor, handheld vein illumination hand piece, breast pump, syringe driver and bladder scanner. THE PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery initiatives We will extend out already successful partnership with Townsville s Perc Tucker Regional Gallery to fund the Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize 2016, Da Vinci Machines 2016, Children s Exhibition 2016 and 2017, and Strand Ephemera WILDLIFE ENTERPRISES PTY LTD Threatened Species Greater Bilby exhibit at the Billabong Sanctuary Townsville s Billabong Sanctuary has been awarded funding to construct a bilby enclosure with interpretive signage to house a pair of Greater Bilbies and raise awareness for threatened native animals. The long-term goal is to maintain a sustainable breeding population of bilbies, as a source of genetic diversity for other wildlife parks and for release into the reserves. WHITELION Sport for Life program Whitelion received funding to deliver the Sport for Life program in Mount Isa and Cloncurry for another year. The program uses high-profile sporting role models to deliver health education and life skills workshops to young people living in regional and remote communities. 2 MINE TO MARKET

5 Tracy Pertovt, Rotary Club of Mount Isa Publicity Director and Jemma Schweikert, Mount Isa Mines Community Relations Advisor with Healy State School children after receiving their Books in Homes books during Term One DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES, CHILD SAFETY AND DISABILITY SERVICES Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program The Department will receive funding for the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, held at Brisbane s Parliament House, which provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and learn about Queensland s democratic process through the delivery of leadership, mentoring and training programs. The program aims to ensure that young people continue to positively influence their communities and close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage in the areas of education and employment. The ongoing 2016 recipients are: LAURA JOHNSON HOME Affordable worker accommodation We will continue to support the redevelopment of Laura Johnson Home by funding the construction of 12 new units to be offered to Laura Johnson Home staff as well as other employees from not-for-profit organisations in the north west. The project aims to assist with the attraction and retention of staff in the health and aged care arena. RACQ CAREFLIGHT RESCUE Provision of an emergency helicopter We will again fund the rescue helicopter to service the community of Mount Isa and the surrounding north west region. The Mount Isa based helicopter operation enhances existing emergency services, offering a highly specialised emergency medical response service for the critically ill and injured. BOOKS IN HOMES Literacy and reading program Our funding helps children improve their literacy skills and develop and maintain a love for reading. The popular Books in Homes program provides books to students to take home and keep, to ensure early literacy engagement and the development of reading skills needed for lifelong success. Participating schools include: Camooweal State School, Healy State School and Townview State School (Mount Isa); Cloncurry State School and St Joseph s Catholic School (Cloncurry); and Townsville South State School and Townsville West State School (Townsville); and Queens Beach State School (Bowen). CLONCURRY PCYC Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator Our funding has helped to employ a Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator who works to develop a holistic approach to crime prevention for Cloncurry and surrounding communities, including Dajarra, McKinlay, Normanton and Karumba. The Coordinator implements programs such as Drum Beat, Team UP and other recognised PCYC Youth Leadership programs. Working directly with local youth, the programs target the causes of youth crime, including boredom and lack of supervision and engagement activities. Applications for funding are available at com.au or by contacting your local Glencore site. MINE TO MARKET 3

6 ENVIRONMENT Upgrade continues for Mount Isa s comprehensive air quality monitoring system Matthew Meere, MIM Environmental Air Quality and Technical Instruments Superintendent with an upgraded air quality monitoring unit, located at Parkside. Since 2014, Mount Isa Mines (MIM) has been progressively updating each of our 12 air quality monitoring sites located across Mount Isa. Air quality monitoring is a major aspect of managing our environmental performance, with Mount Isa hosting one of the most intensive air quality monitoring networks of any city in Australia. The upgraded network ensures we continue to capture the most comprehensive and accurate data for air quality management in Mount Isa. Matthew Meere, Environmental Air Quality and Technical Instruments Superintendent says MIM has been operating continuous sulphur dioxide monitors in Mount Isa since 1975 so it s important to introduce new technology and equipment when it s available. Upgrading the network allows us to improve the design of the units, install state-of-the-art equipment and combine our monitoring network into a standard footprint, Matthew says. As part of the upgrade we ve relocated some monitors, installed additional equipment and increased the size to improve the design of the units. You can read more about our comprehensive air quality monitoring network and view real-time air quality performance results on our Air Quality in Mount Isa (AQMI) Portal via our MIM website, This allows us to generate more precise sulphur dioxide data, with auto-calibration systems and better temperature control of the instruments. Matthew further explains that the increased size of the units means we can install additional equipment. We now have additional weather stations that provide more ground level wind information to our Air Quality Control Centre, as well as continuous dust monitors at some locations that determine dust levels and if the source is natural, from the city of Mount Isa or from our operations. There are three remaining air quality monitoring units to be upgraded. You can read more about our comprehensive air quality monitoring network and view real-time air quality performance results on our Air Quality in Mount Isa (AQMI) Portal via our MIM website, Additionally, our AQMI smartphone app provides users with real-time wind conditions and notifies users if there is an increased likelihood of sulphur dioxide in the community. You can download our free AQMI smartphone app from the Apple App store, Google Play or Blackberry World by searching for AQMI. 4 MINE TO MARKET

7 Real-time information on air quality in Mount Isa Mount Isa Mines has created two new industry-leading online tools for providing information on air quality in Mount Isa. Go to for more information. Air quality app ad AQMI SMARTPHONE APP Information at your finger tips Receive notification when a suburb has an increased likelihood of sulphur dioxide See what the air quality in your suburb is like Download the app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play, just search for AQMI. ONLINE PORTAL Information in depth Hourly air quality results direct from Mount Isa s air quality monitoring network Our air quality management practices, procedures and improvement initiatives, as well as breakdown of our regulatory compliance obligations Useful links to further information on sulphur dioxide and health Go to then click on the Air Quality in Mount Isa portal For more information, contact the Mount Isa Mines Community Feedback Hotline on or visit Keeping in touch with our community MINE TO MARKET 5

8 OPERATIONS Black Star Open Cut has mined more than 34 million tonnes of zinc-lead ore Black Star Open Cut mine comes to an end in 2016 In the second half of 2016 our Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) mine will move into Care and Maintenance following more than a decade of mining activity. This is in line with the operation s established life of mine plan which has seen the operation boast production of more than 34 million tonnes of zinc-lead ore, while maintaining underground portal access and limiting impact on our underground copper operations in the adjacent Enterprise mine. BSOC was developed in 2004 to extract the remaining surface extents and pillars of zinc, lead and silver mineralisation mined from the old Isa Underground Lead Mine, which operated between 1929 and From 1 August 2016, BSOC will move from its current 24 hour operation to a dayshift only operation, which will result in a 50 per cent reduction of the workforce. Ben Young, Mine Operations Manager Zinc Open Pits says the mining plan for BSOC extends to September 2016 which is when we expect to see the final ore from the mine extracted from the 3056RL. We are working closely with 100 employees who are impacted by these changes to ensure they are appropriately supported during this transition, Ben says. Outplacement discussions with employees commenced in February and involved discussions surrounding employee completion dates and re-deployment opportunities. We have identified a number of opportunities that will be available for re-deployment at our other Mount Isa operations, and will be utilising re-deployment as much as possible. A key focus will be on retaining talent in other roles within our business. Our goal is to provide clarity, options and certainty for our 100 BSOC employees. The interactions with historic and current underground workings are only some of the challenges we face each day at Black Star, this dynamic environment sets us apart from other open cut operations. To have achieved what we have with our safety record is an outstanding achievement that everyone who has ever been part of the team should be very proud of, Ben says. The outplacement services coordinated by our Human Resources team includes: career transitioning counselling; career assessment and guidance; resume preparation; job search techniques; self-marketing training and interview coaching. Additionally the Employee Assistance Program service providers will be made available for our BSOC employees and their families for specialised counselling support. 6 MINE TO MARKET

9 OPERATIONS Innovative buggy safely inspects pipeline Mount Isa Mines Water EA Project team and contractor, Diverse Surveyors have manufactured a remote controlled buggy to safely inspect the condition of a pipeline that stretches from Max s Pond to Black Star. The unknown condition of the corrugated metal pipeline and the confined space means that human inspection is not possible prompting the team to come up with a safe way to navigate inside the pipeline to check for any damage, blockages, junction points or alignment changes. The remote controlled buggy was created at minimal cost using a few strategically assembled objects including; a remote control toy car, a selfie stick, an old mobile phone rescued from the salvage yard and a couple of LED lights. The use of transmitters enables the mobile phone s Wi-Fi to send images back to a second device giving visibility within the pipeline. Additionally, a nylon fishing rod provides a safety net to allow for retrievals of the buggy in emergency situations. Remote control devices known as crawler vehicles, which are used in similar circumstances, are available on the market however can cost more than $70,000. Stephanie Sherritt, Mount Isa Mines Civil Engineer says the team needed to develop a vehicle that could perform the inspection function and traverse uneven ground but be much more cost effective. The system is basic but shows great resourcefulness from the team in developing a solution that is fit for purpose, cost effective and takes advantage of simple, widely available mobile technology, Stephanie says. The buggy has proven to be a very successful tool in safely gathering information for the project as well as providing a cost effective solution to an otherwise extravagantly priced piece of equipment, Stephanie says. Stephanie Sherritt, Civil Engineer with the remote control buggy used to inspect an old corrugated metal pipeline running under Sedgman s Crusher at Mount Isa Mines MINE TO MARKET 7

10 OPERATIONS Ernest Henry streamlines site access Workers at Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) now enter site manually following security and site access upgrades completed in January. During the busy project construction phase for EHM s transition to underground mining, security guards worked to provide inductions and control site access for large numbers of personnel and mobile equipment. Anthony Kyle, Health and Safety Superintendent says contractor and visitor numbers to site have decreased significantly with steady state operations underway. We conducted a thorough review of our site access procedures to bring them into line with current operating conditions and identified a number of opportunities for improvements and cost savings, Anthony explains. The main change has been the relocation of our boomgates and pedestrian turnstiles to different access points and the installation of swipe tag readers and display screens to enable our workers to manually swipe themselves in and out of site. Our Health and Safety and Communications teams worked closely to complete the project, which also involved the installation of security cameras, phones and blue flashing lights which signal random selection to an individual for Safe for Work testing. Visitor inductions are now completed at the main Administration building with a member of the Health and Safety team. Bus routes and timetables have also been amended to maximise bus usage for transport to and from site. The bulk of the project works took place late last year and we started using the new system in January, Anthony says. The changeover has gone quite smoothly and we will continue to monitor its effectiveness to identify further opportunities for improvement. 8 MINE TO MARKET

11 Workers arrive by bus and swipe themselves into site manually at the relocated pedestrian turnstiles MINE TO MARKET 9

12 Teachers get a view from Behind the Stack Local secondary school teachers and support staff visited Mount Isa Mines to learn about our operations and the pathways local students can take to pursue a career in mining. Held in February, 20 people attended the inaugural Behind the Stack tour and were provided with an overview of our Mount Isa Mines operations, our Human Resources programs and a tour of our surface operations. Leanne Ryder, Manager Human Resources, North Queensland Copper Assets outlined our local employment and entry level programs available at Mount Isa Mines which aim to increase local employment opportunities. We were really pleased to make our local secondary schools aware of the programs we offer that can benefit their students. These include our Work Leanne Ryder, Manager Human Resources, North Queensland Copper Assets and Marvin Muller, Metallurgist, Copper Concentrator with Mount Isa secondary school staff during the Behind the Stack tour Experience, Indigenous Employment, School Leavers, Apprenticeship, Vacation Work and Graduate programs, Leanne says. Our programs have the ability to benefit all students, from those aiming to commence in entry level operational positions or trade roles as well students who wish to continue their education at university in mining related professions. Upon request, our employees can also visit classrooms to provide real-life examples and expertise about topics the students are studying and how it can be applied in the workplace. The Hon Gary Gray AO, MP tagging in for an underground tour at Mount Isa Mines Federal Shadow Minister for Resources visits mile under In March, the Honourable Gary Gray AO, MP visited our historical underground operation at Mount Isa Mines (MIM). Mr Gray, who is elected in the West Australian seat of Brand, is currently the Shadow Minister for Resources and Shadow Minister for Northern Australia. Recently, Mr Gray announced he would retire from politics and not recontest the 2016 Federal Election. Having visited many mining operations throughout his career, including our MIM surface plants, Mr Gray has always wanted to visit our world-class underground copper operation. Mr Gray says he thoroughly enjoyed his time at Mount Isa Mines which is of great significance to both North West Queensland and Australia. I was fortunate to be a passenger in an underground truck while it worked to move material into an ore pass and of course stopped at the iconic one mile below the surface sign for a memento photograph. I also got to see and be briefed on mine site safety and apprentice training, Mr Gray says. I enjoyed the informative and interesting visit to this great mine and minerals processing centre. Thank you to Mike Westerman and his team for their hospitality. 10 MINE TO MARKET

13 Electro fishing equipment in action on the southern side of the river crossing on Moondarra Drive Road ENVIRONMENT Enviros ditch rods for electro fishing during sample monitoring Our Mount Isa Mines (MIM) Environmental team recently conducted fish monitoring in the waterways surrounding our mining lease using an electro fishing method. Electro fishing is a common technique using a non-lethal electric current to stun fish and is a safe and effective way of conducting sampling whilst causing no permanent harm to the fish. The sample monitoring is completed as part of our Receiving Environment Monitoring Program (REMP) which aims to monitor and assess the potential impacts of mining activity on the receiving environment, including the Leichhardt River catchment. One of the best ways of determining aquatic ecosystem health is by monitoring the fish that inhabit the local waterways as they are an excellent indicator of aquatic health since their lifecycle depends on water. Different species have varying lifespans that can reflect short and long term environmental changes. Fish species abundance, distribution, general health along with water quality and habitat conditions are assessed and compared as part of the sample monitoring. The majority of electro fishing is performed from an electro fisher mounted in a four metre aluminium boat, however for sites that are inaccessible or too small for a boat a backpack electro fisher is used. Kate Masters, Environment Stewardship Superintendent says having a good understanding of fish abundance and health in the Leichhardt River catchment over time ensures environmental trends can be monitored. Findings of the monitoring so far have shown that spangled perch and rainbowfish are the most widespread species and quickest to recolonise sites, Kate says. The study also shows that the major factor affecting fish abundance and health in the region is from natural causes such as variable climatic conditions including drought. Dave Logan, Environmental Advisor displays an impressive catch during electro fishing sampling at Lake Moondarra MINE TO MARKET 11

14 OUR PEOPLE Stuart Smith s story Production Supervisor, Black Star Open Cut 12 MINE TO MARKET

15 Stuart is one of BSOC s longest serving employees, along with (from left) Vance Martin, Ben Young, Vijay Lal, Peter McAllister, Kathy Perez, Chris Dawkins, Rob Ferris, Stuart Smith, Averil Portch and Colin Gasiner Eleven and a half years of working at Mount Isa s Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) mine has given Stuart Smith, Production Supervisor many insights into mining, gaining valuable expertise within a technically challenging open cut operation, an appreciation and thirst for a vibrant safety culture and above all, relishing the camaraderie of his colleagues and mates. Stuart has been with BSOC since the beginning, having started in 2004 as the new pit began mining the upper layers of the old Lead Mine in Mount Isa. At that time there were only two drop cuts into the pit. Over the years, Stuart has watched the pit grow to a depth of over 320 metres, 1,100 meters long and 850 metres wide and it has sustained a workforce of 120 operators. Over its life, BSOC has presented the team with a number of unique technical challenges from mining over and through the Isa Lead Mine s expansive network of abandoned underground workings, which saw the BSOC team face and overcome some major geotechnical and mining challenges. Stuart says he s proud to have been part of the team who has conquered the challenges of void management to ensure the stability of the pit and the safety of all mine personnel. We ve always worked really hard on our safety performance because of the risks involved with underground voids, Stuart says. There have been times when we ve been faced with some big challenges, but our innovative approach to void management has allowed the safe recovery of valuable mineral resource that would have been otherwise inaccessible. Safety and the wellbeing of our people has always been our main focus at Black Star and I think we can all be very proud of what we have achieved. As Production Supervisor, Stuart runs the production shift, looking after a team of 15, running trucks, dozers and diggers through the mine. He credits his long tenure at BSOC to the outstanding team of people that has mentored, motivated and supported him over the years. I really enjoy a challenge and that certainly is Black Star, the thing I love the most about my job is the outstanding team of skilled people that I have around me and the enthusiasm amongst the group to be successful. When asked how he handles the pressure of the job, Stuart says he handles it fairly well and to a certain degree it makes him perform at his best. It s the teamwork and camaraderie that motivates him to come to work each and every day. The highlight of my time here has to be the great team that we ve built. The strong sense of team is something I ve loved about working at BSOC. Another bonus for me was meeting my wife Natasha here. Natasha was an Operator and we met at BSOC in Stuart s children, Willow (five) and Tanner (two) are happy to be calling Mount Isa home. Originally from Deniliquin in NSW Stuart moved to Mount Isa in 2004 after hearing that BSOC was opening. Prior to that Stuart had come from a rural background working on sheep and cattle stations since leaving school in When asked what the next stage of his career will bring, he says his main focus at the moment is completing BSOC and doing that safely and successfully. During his days off you ll usually find Stuart taking a trip to Karumba or Burketown for a fishing trip. I really enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, fishing and camping. Ben Young, Mine Operations Manager Zinc Open Pits says Stuart is one of the longest serving employees at Black Star Open Cut. I d like to recognise Stuart for over a decade s service to BSOC and thank him for his contribution to our business, Ben says. MINE TO MARKET 13

16 Sergeant Heidi Rix, Senior Constable Nick Hempel, Emily White, EHM Community Relations Advisor and Cicely Baira, Teacher with the Year 12 students of Cloncurry State School after the first Love Bites lesson Community groups deliver valuable projects funded by our Community Assistance Program Many local groups continue to benefit from our site-based Community Assistance Program, which awards funding to local community organisations and not-for-profit groups on a quarterly basis to support local events, projects and initiatives across our north Queensland communities. These events and projects reflect our belief that the communities in which we operate should benefit from our operations both in the short and long-term. The following funding recipients are delivering valuable projects and initiatives, thanks to the Community Assistance Program. MOUNT ISA In March, Mount Isa Mines sponsored the 2016 Zonta International Women s Day dinner to acknowledge and award Mount Isa s Young Woman of Achievement and Woman of Achievement Awards. In addition to the annual awards dinner, the Mount Isa Zonta Club provides support to Mount Isa s domestic violence shelters, co-ordinates a self-esteem workshop for year nine school girls and supports homeless families in Mount Isa. Guest speaker Stacey Currie delivered a motivating and inspirational presentation during the awards dinner, as well as separately to a group of disengaged young women, showing them how anything is possible. Stacey has overcome many challenges including domestic violence and child sexual abuse to become a successful business woman, author, international speaker, mother of five children and ambassador for the Lighthouse Foundation and Brave Hearts Inc. This year, Rhonda O Sullivan, Mount Isa Copper Operations Geology Superintendent won the Woman of Achievement award for chairing the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (North West Queensland Branch) who regularly host professional development opportunities for the minerals industry including technical talks, the regional mining conference and awards dinner. She is also an active member of the Mount Isa and District Pony Club and has participated in numerous community events. At Mount Isa Mines, Rhonda leads a team of more than 20 people and is one of 20 MICO underground Emergency Duty Officers. She is currently developing a Strategic leadership program for frontline supervisors and 2ICs, and has completed an Advanced Leadership program run by Women and Leadership Australia. The knowledge she gained from this is being actively used in both her professional life and in a mentoring capacity within the community as she co-ordinates community events. Mount Isa Mines congratulates Rhonda on her award and commends her passion for community and leadership. CLONCURRY The Cloncurry PCYC s school-based domestic violence awareness program, Love Bites kicked off in mid-february this year with Cloncurry State School s year 12 class. Supported by Ernest Henry Mining (EHM), the first few lessons of the program have been very well received by both teachers and students at the school. The program is run by two local Cloncurry Police Officers, Sergeant Heidi Rix and Senior Constable Nick Hempel and together they discuss the astronomical effects domestic violence has not only on individuals but friends and families of victims too. The program will be implemented across both Cloncurry State School and St Joseph s Catholic School throughout the school year. The preventative course aims to reduce domestic violence related activities through the education of our youth. The inaugural Ernest Henry Mining Sprint Triathlon was held on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March. The event was extremely successful and attracted more than 105 competitors from across Queensland including Cloncurry, Mount Isa and Julia Creek. The triathlon featured a 200 metre swim in Cloncurry s Chinaman Dam, 20 kilometre bike ride and a 5 kilometre run. Lance Bennet from Emerald was the overall male winner, Michelle Ball from Mount Isa was the overall female winner and team EHM Three won the corporate section of the event. EHM entered three corporate teams and three individual representatives also competed. The triathlon was Cloncurry s first time hosting a North Queensland Sprint Series event and the Cloncurry Cycling and Triathlon Club are hoping to continue the event next year. 14 MINE TO MARKET

17 COMMUNITY EHM Corporate team members after finishing the triathlon Nathan Bullock, EHM Concentrator Manager presents the winning trophy to Open Male winner, Lance Bennet Rhonda O Sullivan, MICO Geology Superintendent (centre) was the winner of the Woman of Achievement award with Darryn Tracy, Special Projects Engineer and Audra Tracy, Superintendent Business Planning and Reporting Junior competitors in the pool before the race starts for the EHM Sprint Triathlon MINE TO MARKET 15

18 OPERATIONS Conference attendees overlooking the impressive open pit mine at EHM Conference brings Geoscientists from across Australia to world famous Cloncurry mineral province Over 75 Geoscientists attended The Economic Geology Research Unit (EGRU) conference in Cloncurry from 15 to 18 March to discuss mineral systems within the region. The conference hosted a cross section of explorers and miners from various industries including Mount Isa Mines, Ernest Henry Mining (EHM), South 32, Newmont Gold, CSIRO the University of Queensland and James Cook University. The conference focused on the well renowned Cloncurry mineral region, with particular focus on EHM s famous Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) ore body. Dr Richard Lilly, event coordinator and Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide says the conference was a great way to spark creative discussions on the best exploration practices to discover similar EHM type orebodies around Australia. EHM is one of the most significant IOCG orebodies in Australia and is of great interest to all of the exploration and mining professionals who attended the workshop, Richard says. There has been a lot of research conducted by James Cook University and the CSIRO on how to best discover similar IOCG orebodies through magnetic minerals and surveys and Chloe Conway, EHM Geologist inspects EHM core with fellow conference attendees this was a high point of discussion throughout the week. The event is a great networking opportunity and saw people with all levels of experience and knowledge attend, from recent honour students to very learned professors. During the course of four days the visitors travelled to EHM, MMG s Dugald River Mine and CuDeco s Rockland project for site tours and technical discussions. EHM is one of the most significant IOCG orebodies in Australia and is of great interest MINE TO MARKET

19 OPERATIONS Take a virtual tour of Mount Isa Mines See what it s like to work at a world-class mining and processing operation. Mount Isa Mines is Australia s most complex industrial operation. Within this single site we operate separate streams for copper and zinc-lead through open cut and underground mines, mineral processing and smelting operations, power generation facilities, and support services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the community, Mount Isa is a major employer, active customer, avid supporter of local initiatives and a responsible environmental manager. At an economic level, our business is significant both for Queensland, and globally, as a producer of metals vital to industry worldwide. In an endeavour to show our community, our families, friends and tourists what it s like to work in Australia s deepest underground copper mine or an open cut zinc-lead mine, minerals processing facility and smelting operation Mount Isa Mines has produced a film which showcases our operations. It informs our stakeholders about how we operate, our commitments to sustainable development practices and contribution to the region s economy. The film received over 33,000 views in three days on social media since it was released by the Queensland Resources Council, showcasing to its stakeholders how the products from Queensland s own Mount Isa Mines helps build and sustain our lifestyles. From the tiny copper connections in our mobile phones to the zinc used to galvanise industrial steel, and the lead used in all forms of batteries, our metals are integral in the production of essential day to day products. If you d like to find out what it s like to work at Mount Isa Mines, put on a hard hat and take a virtual tour of Mount Isa Mines at MINE TO MARKET 17

20 OUR PEOPLE Celebrating International Women s Day Our Mount Isa and Cloncurry operations celebrated International Women s Day (IWD) on 8 March by hosting special breakfasts and a live-screening of the Queensland Resources Council s (QRC s) Resources Awards for Women (RAW) event in Brisbane. Seventy seven female employees from Mount Isa Mines (MIM) and Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) attended the IWD breakfasts at Red Earth Hotel, Mount Isa and the EHM Village, Cloncurry. The breakfasts were an opportunity for employees to celebrate IWD with their colleagues, to network and to be inspired by other females being recognised for their achievements in the mining industry. Leanne Ryder, Human Resources Manager North Queensland Copper Assets organised the Mount Isa event which celebrated this year s IWD theme of Pledge for Parity to accelerate the path to gender parity. Currently women account for only 18 per cent of the mining workforce, compared with 42 per cent of the total Australian workforce. The numbers of women in operational roles is particularly low, with women comprising seven per cent of the technical professional workforce and three per cent of the site based workforce. At Mount Isa Mines women account for approximately 14 per cent of the total Zinc workforce and 21 per cent of the combined Copper and Central Services workforce. The breakfast was also the perfect opportunity to launch Mount Isa Mines new Girls for Mining Mentoring Program which allows our female employees to mentor local female high school students. The new program is the first of its kind in Mount Isa and was created in response to an identified demand for formal mentoring of local female students. It also provides an opportunity to actively promote the leadership skills of our women working at Mount Isa Mines, Leanne says. This is an exciting opportunity for Mount Isa Mines to further enhance our commitment to gender diversity which is very important to us as a business, but also across the world. The mentoring program will launch in mid-april and allow students to seek information and guidance from their mentor about career direction and employment goals. Mentors and students will also be brought together for three formal events during the school year including a program launch event, networking function and an end of program celebration. Mount Isa Mines employees enjoy the International Women s Day breakfast at Red Earth (back left to right) Laura Beattie, Erin Dean, Madeleine Merrett, Moira Van Lelyveld (front left to right) Cathie Burke, Rachel Walsh, Erin Wallace, Cordelia Chin and Tamahra Holder Mount Isa Mines employees enjoy the International Women s Day breakfast at Red Earth (left to right) Billie Andrade, Melissa Candy, Jackie Kippist and Ricki Makim 18 MINE TO MARKET

21 Celebrating International Women s Day at EHM are (left to right) Quona Young, Alinta Orr and Rebekah Lay MINE TO MARKET 19

22 COMMUNITY OUR PEOPLE Steve Kuskopf, ERT Coordinator (right) presents the 2016 ERT Rookie of the Year award to Dean Underwood EHM awards ERT Rookie of the Year Dean Underwood, Underground Auto Electrician has been awarded Ernest Henry Mining s (EHM s) Rookie of the Year for his remarkable performance during Emergency Response Team (ERT) rookie training. The award is given out each year to recognise a standout individual who encompasses great leadership, resilience and adaption to all challenges throughout rookie training. Steve Kuskopf, Emergency Management Advisor and ERT Coordinator says Dean won the award based on his skill-level and outstanding display of leadership and teamwork. Dean is an impressive ERT member and throughout the training showcased natural leadership qualities which saw the entire rookie team navigate and respond very well towards him, Steve said. Dean Underwood, ERT Rookie of the Year says he was extremely humbled to receive the award. I joined the ERT with the objective that I could become a greater asset to my crew and become equipped to help my work mates in times of an emergency, Dean says. I thoroughly enjoyed the ERT training course and have gained a variety of skills that will not only help me out in my daily work tasks but also within my personal life. EHM is now accepting new rookies who are willing to be part of the ERT. Training commences in June 2016 and any interested employees can contact Steve Kuskopf or Jeremy Grace in the EHM Safety Department. 20 MINE TO MARKET

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24 SAFETY INRUSH AND OUTBURST The intent of this Protocol is to eliminate or minimise the potential for fatalities, injuries and incidents arising from risks associated with an inrush of water, gases or materials which flow when wet either in a surface or underground mine and/or risk associated with an outburst event in an underground mine. CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS An inrush risk assessment must be conducted to identify potential sources, and once identified, a Management Plan must be developed, implemented and maintained. Where appropriate a geotechnical assessment must be undertaken to determine the nature and magnitude of potential inrush/outburst sources. Inrush control zones (i.e. stand off distances or barriers) must be established. A Permit to Mine approval process must include a requirement for regular surveys and inspections. RELATED LIFE-SAVING BEHAVIOURS Life-Saving Behaviours are intended to save lives and by following them we protect people from potential fatal consequences. The following Life Saving Behaviours are critical in working with risks related to Inrush and Outburst. 2. Always use or wear critical safety equipment. 6. Never modify or over-ride critical safety equipment without approval. 8. Never enter danger zones. 22 MINE TO MARKET

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26 FLU SEASON IS BACK Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by fluids produced during coughing and sneezing, or by direct contact with those fluids on surfaces. People who work with or live in close contact with people who have an underlying medical condition or reduced immunity should be immunised to minimise the spread of the flu to themselves, the people they work or live with and their families. Most cases of influenza occur within a six to eight week period during winter and spring. The incubation period for flu (the time it takes to develop symptoms after an exposure to a sick person) is usually two days. People with flu can be infectious shortly before signs and symptoms commence and for up to five to seven days after becoming sick. Influenza pandemics have occurred four times in the past 100 years and can cause many deaths. The most recent pandemic occurred in 2009 and was caused by swine flu, a H1N1 influenza A virus. Although annual immunisation is the best way to avoid spreading the flu, another effective way to protect ourselves and others from illness is good personal hygiene. SYMPTOMS OF FLU Flu symptoms develop one to three days after infection and include: high fever, chills and sweating sore throat runny or stuffed nose weakness headache general muscle and joint pains (in the legs and back) a non-productive (dry) cough that can later become more severe and productive (sputum or mucous is coughed up). FLU IS NOT THE COMMON COLD The flu is more severe than a bad cold because: Cold symptoms last from two to a few days, whereas the flu can last up to a week The flu causes a high fever, whereas a cold sometimes causes only a mild fever Muscular pains and shivering attacks occur with the flu, but not with a cold Colds cause a runny nose, while the flu usually starts with a dry sensation in the nose and throat Flu symptoms come on quickly whereas colds develop more gradually. AVOID THE SPREAD OF THE FLU Some of the principles of good personal hygiene include: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze Throw your tissue in a plasticlined rubbish bin after use Wash your hands with soap and water, and if water is unavailable use an alcohol-based hand cleaner after you cough or sneeze Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs spread that way Don t go to work if you are unwell and don t send your children to school or childcare if they are unwell. 24 MINE TO MARKET

27 Announcements Congratulations to Carrie Kemp, Storeperson Supply and Christian Welk, Underground Diesel Fitter MICO on the birth of their daughter, Chelsea Rose 7lb 11oz, on 4 March Congratulations to Yasmin Braes, Maintenance Planner Rebuild Workshop and Shaun Kalsbeek, Equipment Operator Bulk Product Logistics on the birth of their daughter, Zoey Joy 5lb 10oz, on 9 March Congratulations to Karli Wagner, Admin Assistant MICO Technical Services and Scott Geary, Motor Mechanic Rebuild Workshop on their engagement. Congratulations to Mathew Hanson, Information and Communication Systems Coordinator, Ernest Henry Mining and Susannah Pitfield, Document Writer, Ernest Henry Mining on their engagement. Congratulations to Jai Wilson, Diesel Fitter 20c Workshop and Anna Lucas, Warehouse Assistant Supply Department on their engagement. For Sale 3 4 Horse Gooseneck with bed area, solar panels & dual batteries to run lights and 12V power, awning, PVC roll down covers, Anderson Plug, electric brakes, rocker roller suspension, VGC. Registered until May $20,000 ONO. Contact Set of 4 alloy mag wheels, 17 x 8, as new to suit a Mazda BT50 XTR. $90 a rim, O.N.O. Contact Cliff litre Waeco Fridge/Freezer complete with cover and power adaptor. $850 negotiable. Contact Geoff on or Calendar of Events MAY 1 Gregory River Canoe Marathon 2 Labour Day Public Holiday 6 Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Award Exhibition Opening Camooweal Campdraft and Rodeo Cloncurry and District Race Meet JUNE 9 Cloncurry Cattleman s Dinner Cloncurry and District Show Mount Isa and District Show Isa s Got Talent Event 28 Bowen Show Day WIN! WIN! WIN! Join Our Backyard Improvement Program Competition TODAY! The Living with Lead Alliance are giving families with young children the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes if you make improvements to your child s play area. It s time you made a change, if you want to improve your family s quality of life and create a lead safe and water wise garden, it is simple! FREE CALL today for your Backyard Improvement Program KIT, full of handy hints and tips, grass seed, garden gloves, tap timer and more. It s essential that the community work together to create a safer and healthier environment for our children to play. You too can make a change and ensure that we are doing all we can to reduce the risk of elevated blood lead levels in children, together we can work to achieve great results. FIRST PRIZE: A family holiday for 4 nights at the award winning Adels Grove. With accommodation for you and your family staying in a preerected family tent, breakfast and dinner are included, with fantastic tours for you to spend quality time and relax with your family while seeing the beautiful surrounds of the Gregory River at Lawn Hill National Park. Plus lots more prizes. FREE CALL the Living with Lead Alliance TODAY to join the Backyard Improvement Program Competition and you could be a WINNER! Entrants must contact the Alliance by Friday 17th June 2016 to enter our competition. To be eligible to enter this competition Mount Isa residents must have young children aged 0 10 years of age. The Living with Lead Alliance would like to thank our sponsors for their commitment in reducing blood lead levels in Mount Isa children: Adel s Grove, Bunnings-Mount Isa, Mount Isa Home & Garden Centre and the North West Star. Environmental credentials Mine to Market is printed on Impact paper stock. Impact is made with a carbon neutral manufacturing process* It is well priced, FSC COC certified and consists of 100% post consumer waste recycled fibre. * Mill use 86% renewable energy, meaning emissions generated by producing Impact are incredibly low. The remaining unavoidable CO 2 emissions are compensated for by promoting controlled emission reduction projects, audited and certified by Climate Partner. The life cycle analysis tracks Impact from raw materials through to K.W. Doggett Fine Paper Warehouses nationally. MINE TO MARKET 25

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