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YOUR COMMUNITY • YOUR MAGAZINE • FROM MINE TO MARKET ISSUE 120: DECEMBER 2011

EHM transitions from open pit to undergroundFamily Christmas celebrationsBowen PCYC opens

EHM transitions from open pit to undergroundFamily Christmas celebrationsBowen PCYC opens

The health and safety of our people continued to be our top priority, with the majority of our sites demonstrating improvements in safety performance.

A significant series of innovative health, safety and wellbeing projects were rolled out across the business during 2011 including the Kinetic Health Van and safety leader’s workshops. However we still have to remain focused and have some hard work ahead of us in 2012 to ensure we continue to strive towards our goal of zero-harm and providing an injury free and safe work environment.

The year started with devastating news of widespread flooding across Queensland. Xstrata acted immediately donating $2 million to the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.

Our donations and sponsorships continued with the proud announcement of a $2 million donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service for the redevelopment of their Mount Isa base.

The Xstrata Community Program North Queensland secured nine new partners, providing $3.6 million to support north Queensland communities in six key areas: social and community development, education, health, environment, enterprise and job creation, and arts and culture.

The past 12 months have also included the announcement of operational expansions and project advances for Mount Isa Mines, including the commencement of construction for Xstrata Zinc’s $246 million Lady Loretta mine and, the $175 million acquisition of the Mount Margaret Mining Project and the transition from open pit to underground mining and magnetite processing as part of the $589 million project to extend the life of the Ernest Henry operations.

Sustainability initiatives also remained a key focus this year. Our future is about achieving the full potential of growth opportunities, while continually improving our environmental performance. We have committed in excess of $275 million on environmental initiatives since acquiring Mount Isa Mines in 2003.

Some of the initiatives we’re continuing to undertake include monitoring and further reducing emissions from the smelters and maintaining the green buffer zone between the mine and the community.

In addition to these environmental initiatives, we announced plans to sustain the future of our Mount Isa operations by expanding mining and concentrate production, while phasing out copper smelting at Mount Isa and refining operations in Townsville by the end of 2016.

The announcement was made in conjunction with our submission of a new Environmental Management Plan to the Queensland Government outlining our long-term strategy to achieve growth opportunities, while meeting environmental obligations.

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines is working closely with the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Resource Management to transition to a new environmental authority. We’ve invested over $27 million in capital expenditure between 2008 and 2010 to develop the new Environmental Management Plan, which is the culmination of 21 discrete scientific studies by two universities and 14 consultant companies.

In early October, we made a significant announcement in relation to the long-term supply of electricity and gas for our operations in north west Queensland. This decision

offers the most reliable and cost effective solution for our energy requirements and for the community.

Xstrata Zinc and Copper collected numerous industry awards in 2011 for outstanding performance by our apprentices, our role model women in mining, our community contributions and our technical achievements with process engineering and plant operations.

Our operations also received extensive coverage on national television. In early August, popular roving weather reporter from Channel Seven’s Sunrise program Grant Denyer conducted live crosses from the Xstrata Mount Isa Mines site. Channel Ten also visited Ernest Henry Mining to film scenes for two nationally watched children’s programs; Scope and Totally Wild.

We should be proud of our efforts throughout 2011 and together we would like to congratulate each of you who contributed to making this year a great success.

May you and your families have a safe and happy festive season.

2011 year of achievementsThis year our workforce should feel incredibly proud. Throughout the year we have made a number of significant announcements in relation to operational expansions, staff achievements and increased support for both our local communities and broader communities in need. We’ve also seen our unique operations showcased on national television and our business recognised as industry leaders.

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Highlights of this IssueFeatures:

2 Underground production underway at EHM

5 GFM Expansion update8 2011 Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic

Health and safety:10 Safety in the spotlight

Our people:16 EHM Christmas Party

18 Xstrata Copper Christmas Party22 Xstrata Zinc Christmas Party24 Townsville Christmas Party

25 Bowen Christmas Party

Community:27 Bowen PCYC opens its doors

Front CoverAlan Richardson – Acting Open Pit Mining Manager, prepares to push the button for

the final blast at Ernest Henry Mining’s (EHM) open pit. Watching on are Myles Johnston, Darryl Healy, Dale Hohnberg

and Shane Morrissey. Alan has worked at EHM’s open pit mine for close to 14 years and was honoured to fire the final shot.

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The relatively small 22-strong Bowen team work in what could be considered a high risk site – feeding 54 beehive ovens reaching temperatures of up to 1300 degrees and

operating various pieces of mobile and fixed machinery – yet their safety record remains clean.

Xstrata Zinc Australia Chief Operating Officer Brian Hearne congratulated the team during a recent trip to Bowen.

“The greatest cause of incidents in our business is a failure to identify hazards. Everybody at Bowen Coke Works knows their jobs and knows the site. You have all built an evidently strong safety culture here,” Brian said.

“Bowen Coke Works sets the example for all in Xstrata Zinc to follow.”

Lead Smelter Manager Scott Ezzy agreed by saying the 22-strong Bowen team was a model operation.

“We have a long-serving team at Bowen – everybody knows their jobs inside out. The average employee has been with us 15 years which is a testament to the leadership of our site superintendent, Bruce Coles,” Scott said.

“We always put safe production first with all our employees and contractors and work towards risk reduction for our site. We conduct one-on-one discussions on site, round table discussions during PASS and workplace observations and our senior management team review the site on a regular basis.

“The important thing is to keep the dialogue open, ongoing and honest.”

The site has recently introduced a number of innovations to improve production and reduce safety risks including a mobile screening plant for crushing coke, which has replaced an old fixed plant, and two pneumatic suction vibrators which have improved coal unloading from the coal wagons, eliminating the need to manually jack-hammer the wagons.

Five years injury free at Bowen Coke Works

Farewell John ...The Bowen Coke Works team fondly farewelled Production Worker John Williams who retired after 37 years service to the facility. The farewell dinner in November also marked Keith (Humphrey) Atfield’s 40 years of ongoing service as an operator maintainer – mechanical at Bowen Coke Works.

“Young guys coming through the ranks at Bowen Coke Works can only learn from role models like Humphrey and John,” Brian Hearne said.

“Their service is one of the main reasons Bowen Coke Works is a model operation.”

Brian Hearne (middle) presents safety award to Bruce Coles and Scott Ezzy from Bowen Coke Works

Bowen Coke Works staff celebrated their five-year milestone in November with a team barbecue, with more celebrations to come.

“The team at Bowen bring life experiences to their jobs and that makes a difference too. I give them all credit for this achievement,” Scott said.

Bowen Coke Works reached an incredible five years Lost Time Injury (LTI) free in October, an achievement staff put down to a tight team, a 5% annual turnover and a culture where a focus on safety is a non-negotiable.

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Underground production underway at EHMErnest Henry Mining (EHM) has successfully transitioned to an exciting new future in underground mining and magnetite processing, with its open pit mine completed and underground production now underway.

The transition is a major milestone in the progression of the $589 project to extend EHM’s life by more than 12 years beyond open pit completion to

2024, through the construction and operation of a major shaft underground mine and magnetite processing plant.

Steve de Kruijff – Chief Operating Officer Xstrata Copper North Queensland, said the extension of the Ernest Henry operation ensures ongoing economic benefits for Queensland and the region.

“Ernest Henry is strategically important for our north Queensland copper business,” he said.

“Xstrata Copper became Queensland’s first exporter of magnetite concentrate in June 2011 when our first shipment of magnetite concentrate produced at Ernest Henry departed the Port of Townsville bound for Asia, creating a new industry for Queensland.

“Our investment in the Ernest Henry operation is also protecting and creating jobs, with 330 jobs created during the project construction phase and 400 full-time jobs created from 2013.

“Our investment and growth strategy also included the recent acquisition of the Mount Margaret Mining Project near Cloncurry, which is expected to create an additional 100 full-time jobs, some of which are being sourced

from Ernest Henry Mining’s open pit workforce.”

Ore will be trucked from underground via a decline at rates of approximately three million tonnes per annum until the underground shaft is commissioned in 2013, enabling production rates to ramp up to approximately 6 million tonnes at full capacity.

Myles Johnston – EHM General Manager, said the underground shaft sink is expected to commence towards the end of 2011.

“The shaft will be sunk to a depth of 1,000 metres enabling production levels averaging 50,000 tonnes of copper and 70,000 ounces of gold in concentrate from 2013 when the shaft is commissioned to 2024,” he said.

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“We will also produce approximately 1.2 million tonnes of magnetite concentrate per annum at full capacity from the second half of 2012 when the required feed becomes available.

“Our transition to underground mining and magnetite processing is an exciting milestone and I am extremely proud to play a part in developing a mine that will extend Ernest Henry’s life by another 12 years, enabling ongoing benefits for the Cloncurry community and our workforce, and further strengthening our north Queensland business.”

From 2007 to 2011, Ernest Henry has contributed close to $4 million towards projects and events directly benefitting the

Cloncurry community through its Corporate Social Involvement programs.

Andrew Daniels – Cloncurry Mayor, said Ernest Henry’s extension provides economic security for the community.

“Ernest Henry Mine is a major employer in the Cloncurry Shire, so extending the mine’s life by another 12 years brings security to future investment, schools, doctors, hospitals and all those things a community requires to stay strong and to continue prospering,” Mayor Daniels said.

Pick up a copy of the January/February 2012 edition of Mine to Market for a special feature on the Ernest Henry Mining open pit and the transition to underground mining and magnetite processing.

Pictured above from left:An underground haul truck carts ore via the decline and out of the portal at Ernest Henry Mining. At full capacity, ore will be trucked at rates of up to six million tonnes per annum

Neil Beavis – Underground Construction Superintendent, conducts fan commissioning inspections underground at Ernest Henry Mining

Nathan Kennedy - Barminco Charge Crew Operator, charges the underground face at Ernest Henry Mining

Commissioning of a regrind mill circuit was completed in September 2011 to increase magnetite liberation and yield

Amanda Coates worked as a haul truck operator in the Ernest Henry Mining open pit before taking up a role recently as an underground Pitram Controller

Alan Richardson – Acting Open Pit Mining Manager, prepares to push the button for the final blast at Ernest Henry Mining’s (EHM) open pit. Watching on are Myles Johnston, Darryl Healy, Dale Hohnberg and Shane Morrissey. Alan has worked at EHM’s open pit mine for close to 14 years and was honoured to fire the final shot

Preparations are underway at Ernest Henry Mining for the shaft sink to commence alongside the open pit mine towards the end of 2011

Located 38 kilometres north east of Cloncurry, Ernest Henry Mining has been transitioned to underground mining and magnetite processing

An excavator loads stockpiled ore from underground into a haul truck near the portal at Ernest Henry Mining


Mount Isa Mines was the overall winner in the annual North West Minerals Provence Mine Rescue Challenge this year.

The seven competing teams battled it out over two days in October with four teams from Mount Isa Mines and one team each from Ernest Henry Mining

(EHM), MMG Century Mine and Resolute’s Ravenswood Mine fiercely competing.

Captained by Matt Cain, Mount Isa’s E Crew won the main prize with Tyrone Campbell and Myles Kelly, both from George Fisher Mine, winning Captain of the Year and Squadman of the Year respectively.

This year’s challenge was coordinated by the Xstrata Copper Safety and Health Department and hosted at George Fisher Mine.

Darren Bracey – Xstrata Copper North Queensland’s Emergency and Protective Services Superintendent, said the teams were put through their paces in six categories with

challenging and realistic scenarios including a road accident rescue, vertical rescue, underground search and rescue, fire, first aid, and a theory and skills event.

“In a hard fought battle it came down to just a handful of points spread across the top three teams; Mount Isa E Crew, EHM and Mount Isa B Crew,” Darren said.

Brian Hearne – Xstrata Zinc Australia Chief Operating Officer congratulated the teams on their skills and spirit.

“The annual mine rescue challenge is an important tool for us to put our mine rescue teams to the test. The strength of the Mount Isa teams gives us a lot of confidence in our operations,” Brian said.

“I would also like to thank all those involved in the coordination of the event, particularly the management team at George Fisher Mine for staging this year’s challenge, and the support provided by Kinetic Health, Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.”

Steve de Kruijff – Xstrata Copper North Queensland Chief Operating Officer, said the opportunity to have external mine rescue

teams attend the challenge each year allowed each team to benchmark and learn more from each other about mine rescue procedures.

“ The health and safety of our employees is our number one priority at Xstrata Mount Isa Mines and these sorts of events ensure we continue to remain up to date with rescue techniques,” Steve said.

Internal awards were also presented to Mount Isa Mines teams during the challenge with Mount Isa B Crew taking out the Rescue Award and Mount Isa E Crew winning the First Aid Award.

Mount Isa Mines takes out 2011

Mine Rescue Challenge

The search and rescue event tested the skills of the heroic rescue teams

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The vertical challenge

The multi casualty challenge was made look very realistic

A spectacular crash scene was displayed to create impact


» Thousands of dollars worth of personal items are damaged in the CICO machines

» Money collected from the CICO washers and dryers is donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service


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A message from Xstrata Mount Isa Mines’ Clean In Clean Out (CICO) laundry facilities.

Bert du Plessis – Mining Team Leader, George Fisher Mine Expansion Project, said the expansion of the underground mine was gaining momentum and plans are being implemented to ensure the 2013 production goals are met.

“Seeing the project develop has been really rewarding for the expansion team. Importantly, our commitment to safety has paid off with all the expansion works completed to date without major injury,” he said.

The major areas of work are around: » The intake/hoist shaft for which surface

works have commenced » Decline development which has now

reached a depth of 1052 metres » A fresh air shaft which is under construction » Exhaust shaft for which pilot holes have

been drilled. There are currently 166 people working

on the expansion team. To date, they have successfully removed the services from the existing LE72 fresh air raise in preparation for the conversion to a hoisting shaft. An additional return air shaft has been blind sunk to 84.5 meters and a pilot hole has been drilled for the large 6.3 metre diameter raise bore, which is the largest of its kind in Australia.

The JA72 decline is progressing to reach the bottom of LE72 shaft, so it can be further extended by raise boring.

Currently the winders are being upgraded and the head frame is being manufactured to allow the LE72 shaft to be widened to 7.3 metres and lined to increase the shaft’s structural integrity. The LE72 shaft will be used to hoist ore to the surface once the project is completed.

In an associated $36 million project, a new surface crushing facility is also under

construction for George Fisher North, with a significant amount of structural work completed on the reclaim tunnel and civil construction well advanced.

The reclaim tunnel feeds ore to the main screen feed conveyor which separates the small and large rocks, with the larger rocks sent back through the crusher and re-circulated until they meet the minimum size requirement. The ore is then fed to the stockpiles via a radial stacking conveyor and ready for transport to the concentrator.

Work on the underground crushing and ore handling facility is expected to be completed by the second half of 2013. At that time, around 40% of the crushing currently conducted in Mount Isa will be relocated to George Fisher Mine.

Xstrata Zinc is also continuing to implement the Our Mine project which is aiming to improve the operational efficiency of George Fisher Mine to ensure it is of world class standard by every measure by 2013. This project has seen significant investment in improved underground infrastructure and operational resources during 2011 which have led to substantial improvements in all performance indicators. This includes development metres, rehabilitation, long hole drilling, cable bolt metres, and shotcrete sprayed.

Joachim Golling – General Manager GFM, said that progress with expansion and positive results with the Our Mine project had capped off a successful year.

“We have had a few challenges this year, with underground water being the biggest. However we have continued to move closer towards our goals of making GFM a world class, low cost producer by 2013,” said Jo.

George Fisher Mine

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Matt Breen and Ben Smith in front of the reclamation tunnel under construction as part of GFM’s expansion works

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George Fisher Mine

Expansion updateOne year after the $274 million expansion of the George Fisher Mine commenced, the project is proceeding well with around 25% of the work completed.


Xstrata Mount Isa Mines, in conjunction with the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce’s Destination and Marketing Taskforce, recently

hosted the crew from Ozzie Holidays to promote tourism activities in Mount Isa.

Ozzie Holiday show host Steve Horrocks and camera man Ken Robinson were taken to Outback at Isa to take part in the Hard Times Mine underground tour where local icon Bill Bawden provided an entertaining insight to life as an underground miner.

Kalkadoon Community’s Kalktunga Utingat Tours took the film crew to local cultural sites and told stories of the dream time and demonstrated how aboriginal artefacts were made in traditional times.

The crew were also treated to a farm stay at West Leichardt Station and a scenic tour on Heliwest’s scenic helicopter flights.

During the filming, the taskforce also took the opportunity to highlight the benefits of living and working in Mount Isa.

Steve de Kruijff – Chief Operating Officer Xstrata Copper North Queensland, said the

company was more than happy to promote tourism and the Mount Isa lifestyle.

“Positive promotion of our region helps to support the tourism industry and also assists attract and retain employees,” he said.

Paul Malouf – Local businessman and Chair of the Destination and Marketing Taskforce, said the show will provide great exposure for Mount Isa.

“ Our aim is to show as many people as possible what a great place Mount Isa is to live and work and continue to promote key messages from our recently launched campaign ‘Mount Isa, the City You Haven’t Seen Yet’,” Paul said.

Mount Isa’s beauty and unique surroundings will be showcased to potentially more than five million viewers following a visit from Southern Cross Ten tourism during late October.

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“Having a tourism show film an episode in Mount Isa will support this initiative and demonstrate that there are a number of things to see and do in and around the City. It’s also great to work in partnership with Xstrata who are actively supporting us in achieving this goal.”

The show airs Sunday 11 December at 4:30pm.

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Doug Bruce and James Taylor tell stories of the dream time at Painted Rock

Tour Guide Frank King entertained the crew between stops

Alex Dorr, pilot of the scenic helicopter tours prepares the crew for a scenic flight over Lake Moondarra

Camera man Ken Robinson underground at Outback at Isa


Sir John Bond – the newly appointed Xstrata plc Board Chairman, and David Rough – Deputy Chairman, were accompanied by Ian Strachan –

Chairman of the Xstrata plc HSEC Committee and HSEC committee members Dr Con Fauconnier, Claude Lamoureux, Peter Hooley and Dana McNaughton.

During their visit the group undertook briefings with Xstrata Copper and Xstrata Zinc Senior Management Teams, and completed tours of our operations including George Fisher Mine underground operations, Black Star Open Cut, the Copper Smelter and

the Zinc/Lead Concentrator. The group also visited the Xstrata Skills Centre to meet with apprentices and instructors.

The Xstrata plc Board and HSEC Committee members also met with several community partner organisations during their stay in Mount Isa, including visiting the Brilla Brilla Breakfast program, the North West Wildlife Carer’s Group and Outback at Isa.

While here, the group were also able to visit the new Royal Flying Doctor Service Base redevelopment, as well as the Dental Health Building which forms part of the Mount Isa Hospital redevelopment.

The Board and HSEC committee members enjoyed their visit to Mount Isa immensely and were pleased to be able to see first-hand the benefits being delivered to the community through Xstrata’s corporate social involvement funding.

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Mount Isa Hospital Redevelopment Project Manager Kath Byrnes shows Sir John Bond and Dana McNaughton the new Dental Health Building wing under construction

Elizabeth Gallard, Program Manager Centacare Communities for Children, discusses the Brilla Brilla Breakfast Program with Sir John Bond

A tour of the Skills Centre workshops was also part of the tour of Xstrata Mount Isa Mines’ surface operations

The group had the opportunity to get up close and personal with some native Australian wildlife thanks to Joyce Brogden from North West Wildlife Carer’s Group

Cameron Moore – Underground Foreman, explains the inner workings of George Fisher Mine

Xstrata plc board members visit Mount IsaMembers of the Xstrata plc Board and Health Safety Environment Community (HSEC) committee visited Mount Isa in October as part of a global tour of Xstrata’s operations.

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Carl Thomas snagged the title of the Heaviest Barramundi with a 15.65 kilogram fish weighed at 12.30am on Saturday 29 October.

Other major category winners included Paul Gofton, Champion Senior Angler, and Tremaine Body, Champion Junior Angler.

Tanya Newcombe took out the lucky senior nomination to win a holiday package and Shayela Body took home a cool $1,000 for catching the Mystery Weight Barra with a 6.62kg Barramundi.

Although nine large Barramundi were weighed across the weekend, the $50,000 Mount Isa Water Board Tagged Barra has once again eluded capture by anglers, leaving a $1,000 bounty on her head if brought in within the next twelve months.

Congratulations go to the Xstrata Dragon Slayers from the Xstrata Skills Centre who won the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Regatta. The skills centre apprentices and instructors wowed the crowds with their man made dragon boat entry to demonstrate Xstrata’s skills and team spirit.

Xstrata employees manned a stall during the event giving away thousands of hats, thongs and beach balls to competitors and spectators.

Xstrata also ran an internal competition to give away eight individual fishing nominations to employees to participate in the competition and two team nominations for the Beach Volleyball competition.

Other winners over the weekend included the Golden Oaks taking out the Buffs Club Beach Volleyball competition. Xstrata teams; Old Crocs, and Young and Reckless took out second and third place respectively.

Mount Isa Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic Event Manager, George Fortune said he was thrilled with the event results.

“It was fantastic to see the competition and camp sites filled to the brim with happy families and all age groups; it really makes all our hard work worthwhile,” said George.

“ With anglers nominating from as far away as South Australia and Victoria it’s obvious that the classic has really cemented its place as a must do event.”

“We’re very excited about putting proceeds from the event towards purchasing some fingerlings to stock the lake.”

Legends in the fishing arena and special guests to this year’s event included Steve (AKA Starlo) and Jo Starling, and Scott Hillier from Channel Seven’s Creek to Coast adventure and lifestyle program.

Jo Starling said she was positively surprised by the event and what Mount Isa has to offer.

“Mount Isa has proven to be one of the most understated cities I have visited in Australia. The Fishing Classic is a true testament to the city and the Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group,” said Jo.

The Industrea Fireworks Spectacular went off with a huge bang. Crowds of thousands lined the shores to witness one of Mount Isa’s largest firework displays which lasted over ten minutes and included special effects from the water and sky.

2011 Xstrata Lake Moondarra Fishing ClassicThe recent 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic was deemed a huge success, with 632 anglers weighing in 367 fish during the three days of competition.

Pictured above: Beach Balls – Xstrata merchandise flew off the stands at the Xstrata Mount Isa Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic

Carl Nicholson Vice President of the Xstrata Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic explains what’s on offer at the event to Ozzie Holidays – see page 7 for more

Opposite page, clockwise from top: 2011 LMFC Heaviest Barra – Heaviest Barramundi winner Carl Thomas (right), presented by Steve Starling (left) and category sponsor Xstrata represented by Mike Westerman (centre)

Competitors in the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Regatta take their mark

Barra Release – (from rear left) – Inspector Paul Biggin (QLD Police-Mount Isa), Cr. John Molony (Mount Isa City Council), Mike Westerman (General Manager Mount Isa Copper Operations), Greg Stevens (A/Chief Executive Mount Isa Water Board), Steve Starling (Special Guest) & George Fortune (Event Manager) release the 2011 Xstrata Mount Isa Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic Mount Isa Water Board Tagged Barra at Lake Moondarra, 10am Thursday 27 October

Golden Oaks vs Xstrata Old Crocs in the beach volleyball final

Plenty of big Barras were weighed in during the event

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?Did you know ...Fish Stocking commenced in Mount Isa during the mid 1980’s when Mount Isa Mines and the Department of Primary Industries released 30,000 black bream into Mount Isa’s lake during 1985.

The Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group was formed on Tuesday 4 August 1987.

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Competition WinnersThe NQ Copper Safety & Health Department ran a scratch-it competition and the winners of the Mount Isa competition were:

1st Prize – $800 BCF Gift Voucher – Leyne Ryder (Copper Smelter Primary)

2nd Prize – $200 BCF Gift Voucher – Justin Birks (Jetcrete)

3rd Prize – $100 BCF Gift Voucher – Mark Pickett (MICO Production)

Winners of the EHM scratch it competition were:

1st Prize – $ 800 BCF Voucher Scott Hanna (Sodexo)

2nd Prize – $200 BCF Voucher Kylie Eldridge (Sodexo)

3rd Prize – $100 BCF Voucher Byrnecut Shaft Team

Winners of the Townsville CRL/Port Operations scratch it competition were:

1st Prize – Medium sized vehicle first aid kit & $50 Bunnings Voucher – Victor Totorica (Copper Refinery Maintenance)

2nd Prize – Small sized vehicle first aid kit – Tracey McKenna (Xstrata Technology)

Mount Isa MinesMount Isa Copper Operations (MICO) employees and contractors were offered a healthy breakfast of fruit, nuts, muesli bars, yoghurt and drinks. Workers then viewed the Bakhash height safety display and discussed fall protection equipment, as well as the Protector Alsafe Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) display.

One of the week’s highlights was the interactive Safe Spine sessions which included an exercise program to prevent soft tissue injuries.

Three million hours lost time injury (LTI) free at MICO was also celebrated with t-shirts being issued to highlight this achievement.

Sonia Finney – Superintendent for Safety and Training with MICO, said employees should be proud of their accomplishment.

“We’d like to congratulate MICO and contract employees on their fantastic safety achievement,” said Sonia.

The Kinetic Health Surveillance Van also visited the R62 building to conduct ‘pit-stop’ checks. This involved checking blood pressure, total cholesterol, total glucose and body mass index.

The crews from the Zinc Lead Concentrator marked Safe Work Australia Week by providing everyone passing through the Clean in Clean Out facility a healthy BBQ breakfast.

Around 100 people passed through the ‘pit stop’ display each day and Rick Leeman – Health and Safety Superintendent with the Zinc Lead Concentrator said most took up the offer of a healthy breakfast.

“It was great to see employees line up to participate in the Kinetic Health Van ‘pit stop’ and it was reassuring to know that many understood the importance of having a nourishing breakfast,” he said.

A BBQ held at the George Fisher Expansion Project was also successful with people attending from the across the site.

To reduce these alarming statistics and encourage all working Australians to get involved and concentrate on safety in their workplace, a health and safety

campaign was promoted through the annual Safe Work Australia Week.

Safe Work Australia Week, which was celebrated in Queensland from 23 to 29 October this year, is an initiative of Safe Work Australia, a statutory agency jointly funded by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments.

In late September, the Queensland Government released the Commissioner for Mine Safety and Health’s Annual Performance Report 2010–11, which revealed that Queensland continues to have one of the safest mining industries in the world.

Steve de Kruijff – Xstrata Copper North Queensland Chief Operating Officer, said Xstrata continued to make safety improvements to all operations in north Queensland.

“Our safety record demonstrates this through year on year improvement and while Queensland is one of the safest mining industries in the world, we still have a lot of work ahead of us to reach our target of zero harm,” said Steve.

“Safe Work Week is of vital importance in spreading the message through the entire community that safety is for everyone – and that we all have a role in cutting injury and death from the workplace.”

Xstrata’s north Queensland operations marked Safe Work Australia Week with a number of activities hosted by each site. These included a scratch-it competition for all north Queensland Copper employees and contractors with three great prizes awarded, as well as the distribution of safety information flyers and memos using a different safety theme for each day of the week. The safety themes included: Hand Safety; Isolation, Lockout & Tagging; Fire Safety; Alcohol, Drugs and Medication; and Working at Heights.

Putting safety in the spotlight

With more than 100 Queenslanders losing their lives in workplace accidents every year and nearly 30,000 serious injuries and diseases recorded across the state, workplace safety should be a priority for everyone. Overall, total workplace incidents cost the Queensland economy more than $6.2 billion a year.

Mick Lennel (centre) from Capital Safety conducts working at heights demonstration to EHM workers during Safe Work Australia Week

MICO employees participating in the Safe Spine exercise program

BSafe Bee with Adeena McLean at the George Fisher Mine Expansion Project

L to R: Leyne Ryder; Mark Pickett and Justin Birks

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The Fire Management Plan was developed following a recommendation as part of Xstrata’s Biodiversity Assessment of ML8058 conducted in 2009.

In relation to preserving biodiversity on our lease, controlled burns assist in two ways. Firstly, it breaks up the fuel load which ensures the surrounding ecosystem and native species are protected from extensive wildfires during the fire season. It also means that there is a patchwork of recently burnt areas and long un-burnt areas across the lease, thereby catering for the requirements of a wide range of species.

Our burning activities are part of an ongoing plan for the area which gives due consideration to vegetation type, safety (of our employees, neighbours and the extended community), asset location (e.g. buildings), access requirements, weather patterns, appropriate treatment of our ecosystem, and coordination and consultation with direct neighbours.

How do you determine which areas to burn?The Fire Management Plan highlights areas we are/will be targeting each year, however this is reassessed annually prior to burning to take into consideration weather conditions, vegetation cover, safety conditions and requests from neighbours for burning in concert with their own burns.

What regulations are followed in conducting the burning?All controlled burns are conducted under a Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) fire permit. The permit stipulates the location of permissible fires; communications protocols with the QFRS call centre; and other conditions, including weather considerations.

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines has engaged an external Fire Management Consultant, who has more than 20 years of experience in conducting controlled burn programs across Northern Australia, to oversee the Fire Management Plan. The consultant and Xstrata are also liaising closely with the Kalkadoon community prior to and during the burning process.

How much land is burnt each year?The Fire Management Plan will be reviewed yearly and the areas to be burnt will be determined based on fuel load, and the area burnt in the previous year’s fire season.

Prior to leaving any area that is burnt during our Fire Management plan controlled burns, the area is checked for a number of things. The perimeter of the burn area is checked for any hotspots which could flare-up or that could throw sparks into an un-burnt area. These are either put out or raked further into the burnt area so that the risk of flying embers is greatly reduced.

The burnt areas are checked again throughout the course of the next few days to confirm that there are no hot spots/flying embers that could start a new fire.

For further information on our controlled burns contact our Community Information hotline on 1800 982 982.

Fire Management PlanAs part of our Fire Management Plan, Xstrata Mount Isa Mines will commence annual controlled burns within our mining lease to reduce the risk of wildfires and to help conserve biodiversity.

The healthy BBQ was enjoyed by the workers who participated in activities that raised awareness about safety related issues. BSafe Bee also made a guest appearance, spreading important messages about Safe Work Australia Week.

Matt Wendtman – Safety Superintendent for the George Fisher Mine Expansion Project, said the BBQ was a fantastic initiative that was embraced by all those who attended.

“It gave us an opportunity to put a real focus on safety at the Project in a fun and proactive way,” said Matt.

Townsville and BowenOperations in Townsville and Bowen celebrated Safe Work Week in a similar fashion. Townsville held a competition for employees with the winners taking home a Bunnings gift voucher and first aid kits.

Bowen operations also spread safety message by holding a BBQ to celebrate five years of restricted work injury free time (RWI) and five years of Lost Time Injury Free (LTI).

Ernest Henry MineAt Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suppliers displayed the latest in safety gear, giving employees and contractors the opportunity to liaise directly with company representatives and provide feedback on product performance.

Fall protection experts, Capital Safety, completed a series of Working at Heights demonstrations to simulate the potential impact of a fall. Employees were also provided with information on anchorages, connectors and the correct fitting of harnesses.

Brendan Callaghan – Health, Safety and Training Manager at EHM said working at heights is pertinent to the Ernest Henry site, with increased crane work underway to sink the underground shaft.

“Safe Work Australia Week has generated a lot of talk about safety at Ernest Henry and I encourage everyone to maintain this focus throughout the entire year,” said Brendan.

“ Safe Work Week is of vital importance in spreading the message through the entire community that safety is for everyone – and that we all have a role in cutting injury and death from the workplace.”

Steve de Kruijff – Xstrata Copper North Queensland Chief Operating Officer

ENVIRONMENT


With a species population of only about 138 individuals, the northern hairy-nosed wombat is critically endangered. But the

population is in the midst of a baby boom, with two baby wombat joeys emerging from the unique nature reserve near St George.

The northern hairy-nosed wombats are the largest of the three wombats of Australia and can weigh up to 40kg and be more than one metre long. Their species got critically low in the 1980’s when the population was less than 40 in the world.

Just over two years ago, the entire wombat colony lived in Epping Forest National Park near Clermont. The species was at risk of extinction from one catastrophic event such as a flood, bushfire, or outbreak of disease, which could have wiped out the entire colony.

To reduce the risk of extinction, Xstrata partnered with the Queensland Department of Environment and Resources Management (DERM) for three years to fund the reintroduction of a second colony of northern hairy-nosed wombats.

Through the Xstrata Community Program Queensland (XCPQ), a second site near St George in south-west Queensland was established with predator-proof fencing, starter wombat burrows, water and food stations, electrical and communication infrastructure, veterinary equipment and predator, pest and weed removal.

The results of the relocation were highly successful, with the 11 relocated animals grazing, digging and sharing burrows with other wombats. Rangers have been able to watch and study interactions within the second colony with night vision cameras.

While the colony in St George is thriving, the first colony at Epping Forest National Park is also having its own baby boom with eight animals carrying joeys in their pouches and three others with young at foot.

In 2011, Xstrata extended its partnership with DERM for a further two years to continue the relocation and reproduction program. Xstrata’s new partnership with DERM will primarily support the program management including establishing a caretaker program at the nature refuge and improving capacity to monitor the behaviour of the wombats and their offspring.

Rebecca Williams – DERM Director of Threatened Species, said the monitoring was teaching scientists more all the time about northern hairy-nosed wombat biology and behaviour.

“From what we know about other wombat species, these youngsters will stay with the mother for about 12 months now they are out of the pouch,” Rebecca said.

“Good conditions and predator control at both colonies have given these animals the boost they needed.”

Xstrata is proud of its efforts to assist in saving this species and protect the ongoing biodiversity of the areas in which it operates.

Baby boom for endangered wombatsMost of us know the rare Sumatran Tiger and China’s Giant Panda, but did you know that Central Queensland is home to one of the rarest animals on Earth: the northern hairy-nosed wombat.

In 2009 Xstrata’s Mount Isa Mines environment team recorded a Red Goshawk on the lease, one of the rarest Australian birds of prey found in northern and eastern Australia.

The Red Goshawk is both nationally and internationally recognised as an endangered species with only about 1,000 adult goshawks left in Australia. This large spectacular bird can be identified by the reddish brown streaks from its chin to belly.

Their long legs and massive feet are capable of killing birds the size of cockatoos and kookaburras. Stealth hunters, the Red Goshawks attack their prey from the air by directly pursuing them.

Essential to their survival are rich habitats with a mosaic of open vegetation, permanent water supplies and a diverse abundance of birds and reptiles. In fact, their presence is one indicator of a well functioning eco-system.

Ensuring this rare bird’s habitat is not compromised is just one responsibility of the environment team in Mount Isa, who ensures that the health, function and long-term viability of our natural environments are preserved and our site’s impacts are minimised.

Key initiatives to protect the Red Goshawk include effective fire management, managed grazing and appropriate weed management practices.

The environment team will be completing follow-up surveys in the near future to track the progress of this important bird.

Protecting a significant species

Red Goshawk's are recognised as internationally endangered species

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Northern Hairy Nose wombat mother and joey explore their surroundings (photo courtesy of the Department of Environment and Resource Management)


In November Xstrata Healthy Kids celebrated its final session for 2011, following a successful 32 week program that helped Mount Isa parents and children become more active and healthy.

giveaway over four months from July 2011 encouraging participants to enter a colouring-in competition for children or share healthy family tips for parents. A total of seven refurbished laptops were given away to Xstrata Healthy Kids parents and children.

If your family or someone you know benefited from Xstrata Healthy Kids and wants to see the program return in 2012, Xstrata would love to hear from you. Simply call the Community Feedback Hotline on 1800 982 982 or email [email protected]

Xstrata Healthy Kids launched in March 2011 with over 150 participants and ran three times per week, providing a variety of fun physical activities delivered by qualified local teachers.

The Mount Isa community embraced the free and exciting initiative with more than 2,700 attendances throughout the year.

Xstrata Healthy Kids has provided a safe, supervised and non-competitive environment for kids and their families to participate in physical exercise while also building social skills.

Steve de Kruijff – Chief Operating Officer, Xstrata Copper North Queensland, said Xstrata was pleased with the success of the program, which reinforces our commitment to promote a healthy and vibrant community in Mount Isa.

“Contributing to the development of sustainable communities lies at the core of our social licence to operate and this grassroots program has helped Mount Isa families to get active and improve their health,” Steve said.

Xstrata Healthy Kids launched in March 2011 with over 150 participants and ran three times per week, providing a variety of fun physical activities delivered by qualified local teachers.

Activities were specially designed by Physical Education Teachers to cater for toddlers, primary schoolers and their parents. The

activities were fun and engaging and suited all skill and fitness levels.

Parents were able to attend structured sessions with their toddlers run by qualified early childhood teachers, providing great play ideas and helping to build better parent and child relationships.

Primary school aged children attended sessions conveniently held after school to reinforce important coordination and social skills and achieve a sense of success through physical activity in a safe and non-competitive environment.

Xstrata Healthy Kids also encouraged parents and other family members to participate through the Walk ‘n’ Talk sessions, not only to be positive role models, but also to stay in touch with other members of the community.

In August 2011 Xstrata Healthy Kids was nominated for the ‘Community Interaction’ category of the Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its contribution to the health and wellbeing of the Mount Isa community.

To raise awareness and increase participation Xstrata Healthy Kids ran a laptop

Xstrata healthy kids:

A year of success

COMMUNITY

Xstrata Healthy Kids participants with State Member for Mount Isa Betty Kiernan earlier this year


The night was a great success and wouldn’t have been complete without the support of North Queensland Cowboys Matthew Bowen, Ashton Sims

and Glen Hall who provided a myriad of signed sporting memorabilia that was auctioned off to a room full of enthusiastic bidders.

The prize item of the night was a framed 2011 Queensland Origin Jersey signed by Darren Lockyer, going for a whopping $2,500. In total over $9,000 was raised through the auction and raffle ticket sales.

Nathan Pike – General Manager Sustainability Xstrata Copper North Queensland, had the great honour of presenting BUSHkids representatives Dr Neil Bartels – Chairman, and Carlton Meyn – General Manager, with a $60,000 donation on behalf of Xstrata Mount Isa Mines.

“The obstacles faced by health care providers and patients in rural areas are vastly different than those in urban areas,” said Nathan.

“The Mount Isa Community is very lucky to have a local BUSHkids centre offering rural families and their children therapy support that would not ordinarily be available to them.

“Without access to these services, families would need to undertake extensive travel or

relocate their families to an urban centre where such therapy support is more readily available,” he said.

In 2009 Xstrata Mount Isa Mines entered into a five year partnership with BUSHkids and are proud to continue to support the initiative as it celebrates 75 years of service in 2011.

Carlton Meyn – General Manager BUSHkids, spoke highly of the communities support for the evening.

“The generosity of the Mount Isa business community, along with parents, other stakeholders and well wishers, ensured we had a successful night at our Masquerade Ball,” said Carlton.

“We are very grateful for the support of Xstrata Mount Isa Mines and were delighted they were able to join us for the evening,” he said.

On Tuesday 6 December the Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Scheme launched a campaign officially rebranding the organisation as ‘BUSHkids’. As a part of the campaign they launched a new face and website, and are calling for public and private support so they may continue to help the children of rural and remote Queensland. For more information visit www.bushkids.org.au

Photos courtesy of Roslyn Budd, Outback Photographics – www.outbackphotographics.com.au

Mount Isa gets behind BUSHkidsBUSHkids, which continues to provide important intervention health services to children and families in the greater Mount Isa region, held their third annual charity ball in Mount Isa during November to raise money for their local centre.

Vital services offered by the Mount Isa BUSHkids centre include: » parenting skills group » social skills groups for children » individual assessment and

therapy programs » Developmental skill programs

for children » information group programs

for both children and parents » group programs to enhance

parenting skills » telephone and correspondence

support to remote families » outreach programs to nearby

communities.

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines is proud to continue its support for BUSHkids with a $60,000 cheque for the Mount Isa Centre. From L to R back: Cowboys; Glenn Hall, Matthew Bowen and Ashton Sims. From L to R front: Dr Neil Bartels

– Chairman BUSHkids, Nathan Pike – General Manager Sustainable Development Xstrata Copper north Queensland, and Carlton Meyn, General Manager BUSHkids.

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Bryant and Tracy Schwengler enjoyed the evening

Nathan and Nikki Pike got into the spirit of the night

I am from/Birthplace: Westmead, NSW

Years with Xstrata: Four

What does your role involve at Xstrata? I am responsible for financial and management accounting activities associated with EHM operations

Strengths: Positiveness

Weaknesses: Chocolate

Family: Partner Gary, mum and dad

Favourite TV Show/Movie: True Blood

Holiday destination of your dreams: Greek Islands

Five celebrities you would like to invite to dinner: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Sandler, Carl Barron and Rove McManus

If you could change something, what would it be? My clumsiness

Wish for the future: Win lotto

What are you hoping for under your Christmas tree? Surprise me!

How are you spending the holidays? Visiting friends and family

My colleagues don’t know this, but… I am a big Dukes of Hazard fan

Favourite Food: Tiramisu

I drive: a Suzuki Swift

Person I most admire: My mum

In my spare time I: love watching TV series on DVD, like Dexter and True Blood

Pet hate: Incorrect spelling on signs

Can’t live without: My husband and my boys

Amy Pugh

Management Accountant

Jo Walters

Community Relations Officer

PROFILE

YOU DON’T KNOW THIS, BUT ...

ON THE MOVE

Nathan Cahill recently began working at EHM as a Safety Advisor for the Mount Margaret Mining Project

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Pit Stop is an Australian program developed in 1999 by the Gasgoyne Public Health Unit in Western Australia in response to the declining health of

Australian men. Julia Mansfield – Health Coordinator

said the program compares body parts to car parts to encourage men to check their waist measurement.

“A lot of men don’t like to acknowledge health concerns so seemingly simple issues may become larger health problems. We geared Pit Stop to all employees to empower and inform men and women to be proactive in their own health management in an informal and non-threatening environment,” she said.

At EHM Pit Stop participants moved through a series of nine stations where health team members as well as local and regional health professionals conducted checks on different health aspects from blood pressure to flexibility.

“We provided feedback to individuals on their results at the end so they learned more about their own health and areas they could improve upon and we were pleased to be busy for the full three hours covering shift change over,” Julia said.

Bill Koch – Concentrator Mechanical Technician enjoyed the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the body functions and encouraged others to become more aware of their health.

“Events like Pit Stop give workers the chance to be more informed,” Bill said.

“I know from my own experience that it is important to have regular check ups as I had a health scare recently and I was given a second chance all because I was checked.”

EHM workers make a Pit Stop Ernest Henry Mining’s (EHM’s) Health and Safety Department hosted a special event called Pit Stop on 1 November at the accommodation village to promote health checks and awareness to its workforce.

Kerrie Dudley – Queensland Bowel Cancer Screening Co-ordinator for Townsville district, speaks with Bill Koch – Concentrator Mechanical Technician, at the Extractor (Bowel Cancer) Pit Stop station


EHM Christmas PartyKimberly Twomey proudly displaying one of her presents from Santa

Paul Long, Phil Neilson and Bryan Sargeant – Clover Downs Contractors, celebrating Christmas together in the festive atmosphere

Jose Siliezar and Charlie Gilmore celebrate Christmas together

Travis Whebell, Harry Sofatzis and Daniel Brooks sporting their contributions to Movember at the first of EHM’s Christmas parties

Coleste Duck and Karissa Hewitt enjoying the festivities

Simeon Malesa, Phil Jeffs and Peter Watling enjoying a chat after work

Adam Brooks and Tarni Hodge sharing a laugh


Elloise Erickson with Zara, Imogen, Eden and Darcy Back having fun on the jumping castle supplied by Cloncurry PCYC

Dusty Nunns from YBD Construction, Alanah Wines, Melissa Nunns with baby Oliver and Esther Wines celebrating Christmas with EHM

Bruce Gordon from Sodexo serves Kylie Allen at the bar

Brett Johnson, Russell DeValter, Cam McClymont, Dan Buckley, Steve McMurray and Darryl Healy relax at the Christmas party

Rohan Reisener and Brian Webb catching up before Christmas

Susannah Pitfield and Michelle O’Kane enjoy the chance to catch up after work

Paul Underwood, Michael Scott, Paul Griffin and Simon McIntosh having a few laughs in the

lead up to Christmas


Xstrata Mount Isa Copper Christmas Party

Vicki Anderson (Health and Safety) and daughter Megan enjoy the night

Pam (Workers Compensation) Morris and Greg Ernst

Michelle Connolly (Community Relations) with daughters Jessie and Jordan

Tina Bishop (Human Resources) provides Jack with a gift bag full of toys

Jaedyn and Tiahna give Santa a cuddle

All ages made the most of the night and joined in the activities

Xstrata Copper employees and their families were treated to a top class fireworks display

Russell Slann takes Lacey for a walk to visit Santa


Cass Bird (Health and Safety) and daughter Tia were on hand to help organise the night

Thousands of employees and their families attended the party to enjoy great food, rides, fireworks and Santa appearances

Copper trys on of the many gifts in his gift bag

Jaedyn and Tiahna make great Clauses

Years with Xstrata: two

My role at Xstrata involves: carrying out general maintenance

Family: five of us

Favorite Food: Tacos

Favorite TV show/movie: Scrubs

What vehicle do you drive: Holden Rodeo

If I was stuck on an island, I would not be without my: iPod

Person you admire most: My brother and Dad

My colleagues don’t know this, but … I am a sucker for reality TV

Favourite Food: Pork belly, fish and chips and of course chocolate

I drive: Silver Mitsubishi Lancer

Person I most admire: My mum – she is the most kind hearted and patient person I know

In my spare time I: play netball, go to the beach and spend too much money shopping online!

Pet hate: Bad drivers

Can’t live without: My family, friends and dog Danny

This Christmas I will be ... devouring the Christmas Eve seafood buffet at the Red Earth and partying with the other vaccies!

Ally Ryan

Apprentice Electrician, Copper Smelter

Jessica Edwards

Mount Isa – Community Relations, Vacation Student

PROFILE


ON THE MOVE

Nigel Harpley, is the new Superintendent – Energy Management. He was formerly a Senior Environmental Advisor

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Packed with challenges, Christine’s role involves managing equipment for the Copper Smelter such as, compressed gas cylinders, portable gas detectors,

height safety equipment, lifting equipment, compressed air tools and portable electrical equipment to name a few.

Paul Telford – General Manager Copper Smelter, said through Christine’s dedication to her role she is helping to make the Copper Smelter a better place to work.

“The role helps save time within the plant and has reduced our equipment costs. Equipment is available when you need it and it is being correctly maintained to expand its life,” said Paul.

“Importantly, our equipment is consistently checked for safety compliance in support of the Copper Smelter goal to operate a safe workplace that is injury free.”

Christine said one of her biggest highlights was assisting with the preparations of Channel 7 Sunrise program and contributing to the safety and efficiency of the Copper Smelter motivated her to complete her regular tasks.

“Providing height safety equipment and rescue equipment for the Channel 7 Sunrise Program when Grant Denyer broadcast from the Copper Smelter, filming from a scissor lift

All in a day’s work ...with Christine Ashby Safety Equipment Controller, Copper Smelter Operations and Maintenance

was a great experience,” she said. “Day to day I undertake activities including

ordering, replacing, organising repairs, organising inspections, re-certifications, calibrations and maintaining registers of all the equipment at the Copper Smelter.

“It’s great to know that implementing these procedures has helped to make the Copper Smelter and our operations a safer and more efficient place to work.

“I am motivated by the challenge of wanting to change the attitude and culture towards equipment. For example, changing the perception that height safety equipment is PPE, and changing the way equipment gets treated.

“I am also driven through wanting to make the Copper Smelter the best managed area, in terms of its equipment and it’s great to know I’m making a difference,” said Christine.

“ I am motivated by the challenge of wanting to change the attitude and culture towards equipment.“

Years with Xstrata: Currently a Vacation Student – 3 months

My role at Xstrata involves: completing underground rounds and data interpretation

Strengths: Pretty positive and upbeat chick

Weaknesses: Chocolate and popcorn

Family: Mum, Dad, little Sister and my partner

Favorite Food: Chocolate!

Favorite TV show/movie: Old westerns with Bud Spencer and Terrance Hill

Most embarrassing thing I’ve ever done: I was at a dairy farm and asked if they were boy cows or girl cows …

What vehicle do you drive: 2011 Toyota Yaris named Sally

If I was stuck on an island, I would not be without my: sunnies and books!

How are you enjoying Mount Isa so far? Really enjoying it! The people are nice, the pubs have cold beer and the work is fun!

My colleagues don’t know this, but … Yannick is not Russian, Polish, Greek or Shakespearean; it is French. Favourite Food: Francohispanasiatexican (most food)I drive: Subaru Forester that had the name Fabian on the windscreen when it arrivedPerson I most admire: The marathon runner who struggles for over six hours and still pushes themselves over the lineIn my spare time I: Camp/hike, play 500 and try to guess the ending of films whilst watching themPet hate: The film Idiocracy covers this mostlyCan’t live without: Good times with friends and familyWhat are you hoping for under the Christmas tree this year? Santa knows

Bianca Vanzati

Geology – George Fisher South

Yannick Barbaux-Couper

Senior Planning Engineer, George Fisher Mine

PROFILE


ON THE MOVEGaolatlhe Bale recently join the team at GFM as a Graduate Mining Engineer

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Aptly named the X-Men, the Xstrata Zinc employees triumphed over nine fiercely competitive teams. Banding together in a

spectacular demonstration of teamwork and determination, the X-Men brought home the Australian Workers’ Union Shield which is now displayed proudly on a Mount Isa mantelpiece.

Jimmy Larkin – Haulage Superintendant Zinc Open Pits and X-Men team manager, said winning the competitive Battle of the Mines contest was an amazing achievement.

“The X-Men were runners up in 2009 and third in 2010 so to come back this year and take out the title was a fantastic feeling,” he said.

John Venz – Underground Foreman GFM and X-Men team captain/coach, said as well as training, team bonding played a large part in the X-Men’s success.

“Following X-Men’s last three training sessions we held team BBQs and a lot of players already knew each other from participating in Mount Isa’s local league and union competitions,” said John.

“The team was also very united as many of the X-Men had played together in previous Battle of the Mines competitions,” he said.

The camaraderie within the team was evident in the lead up and the victory has boosted morale at work and on the field.

John Venz said lifelong friendships have been created through the carnival, not just within the X-Men and their families but also through meeting mine employees from other teams.

“Still today, the boys play footy once a week to stay in touch and maintain their relationships,” he said.

“These friendships stem from the teamwork displayed in the lead up to, and during, the carnival. It wasn’t about one person leading the team, the whole team provided input and everyone worked together.

“It has been ten long years since the Battle of the Mines shield has been in the hands of the Zinc team and without the efforts and commitment of team manager Jimmy Larkin, as well as Dan Frazer, Scott Beaton, Jolene Bishop, and Tamika Venz our victory would not have been possible.

“To all the X-Men players, thank you very much for your efforts leading up to the carnival and your fantastic performance on the day. I would also like to thank the families and friends who showed us so much support,” said John.

After their victory on Saturday 16 October, the X-Men held a special celebration with their families.

The Zinc team will be back in 2012 to defend their Battle of the Mines title.

Victorious X-Men Xstrata Zinc employees from George Fisher Mine (GFM), Black Star, and the Zinc Concentrators fought their way to victory in the 2011 Battle of the Mines rugby league competition, smashing their opponents Century Chariots 26-0 in the final showdown.


Georgia enjoyed the fairy floss

Xstrata Mount Isa Zinc Christmas Party

Buchanan Park proved to be a good location to celebrate the festive season

The guys from the Zinc-Lead concentrator partied on despite the wet weather

Lilly was excited to see Santa

The ladies from Black Star Open Cut found shelter and stayed in the Christmas spirit

Tamara liked the temporary tattoo stand


Kaydee and Amelia enjoyed chatting with Santa

Isa's singing sensation Viv Edwards got the crowd involved

McKenzie and Marshall told Santa what they would like for Christmas

The slides and rides were very popular

Sharman thought Santa was cool

No chance of being rained out second time around with the Xstrata Entertainment Centre on hand

Although the first attempt at a Christmas party was short lived after being rained out, the crowds still managed to get into the spirit


Cu and Jemma Phan riding the bucking bull

Townsville Christmas Party


Michelle and Basil Blatchford, Alan Welsh and Jenny Ryan are all smiles at the Townsville operation's Christmas party

Avril Plath with Ranger Dan and Dozer the Hairy Nose Wombat

Daniel McDonald and furry friend enjoying the

day's festivities

Barry and Robyn Jenkins with granddaughter Addison enjoying some family fun

Liam Carroll and Ranger Dan with a baby crocodile

Paul and Tom Taylor showcase their driving skills

Greg O'Shea and Graham Murphy celebrate the festive season

Santa handing out gifts to all the good boys and girls Maddison Giorcelli dressed in Christmas red


James Ewart and partner Shirley at the Bowen Coke Work's Christmas Party

Bruce and Sandy Coles are all smiles at the Bowen Coke Work's Christmas party

Diane and John Dalton enjoying the night's festivities

Ben Vico serenades guests

John Dalton, Shane Coventry and Ian Kerr embracing the festive season

Bowen Christmas Party


Keith (Humphrey) Artfield with Kylie and Selwyn Power at the Bowen Coke Work's Christmas party

Kevin and Belinda Granich are delighted by the evening's festivitiesShaun Ellis and Wade Clark give the Bowen Coke Work's Christmas party a thumbs up

I am from/Birthplace: Sheffield, England

Years with Xstrata: 40 years

What does your role involve at Xstrata involve? Training assessment, relief for co-ordinators, crane and forklift operations

Strengths: Helping out

Weaknesses: Doing too much

Family: Wife Carol, three children and six grandchildren

Favourite TV Show/Movie: NCIS

Holiday destination of your dreams: Anywhere quiet

Five celebrities you would like to invite to dinner: Slim Dusty, Chad Morgan, Vera Lynn, Rolfe Harris and Clint Eastwood

Where will you spend the holidays this year: Probably at work

If you could change something, what would it be? Idiots around the place

Wish for the future: Good health

My colleagues don’t know this, but … I enjoy coaching Junior Rugby League

Favourite Food: Honey soy glazed salmon

I drive: my husband crazy, he returns the favour!

Person I most admire: Hmm, Wayne Bennett

In my spare time I: Chillax (chill out and relax)

Pet hate: Housework and any domestic related chores

Can’t live without: Chocolate

Christmas 2011: Spending the festive season at my parents’ property at Mt Surprise

Phil Cutts

Leading Hand – Tankhouse

Copper refinery

Bobbie McMinn

Health and Safety Advisor, Copper Refinery

PROFILE


ON THE MOVE

Joanne Stewart is the new Contract Customer Services Officer for the Townsville Operations

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Townsville Service Awards DinnerEmployees from Townsville’s Copper Refinery celebrated long service awards with Mark Roberts – General Manager, Townsville Operations and Steve de Kruijff – Chief Operating Officer, Xstrata Copper North Queensland.

The Service Awards Dinner was held in Townsville at Jupiters Hotel and Casino on 28 October.

Shanghai Futures Exchange approves ISA cathode In June 2011 Mount Isa Mines and the Townsville Copper Refinery applied for registration of its ISA branded cathode on the Shanghai Futures Exchange.

Following the substantial transfer of information and a site visit by Shanghai Futures Exchange members earlier this year, Xstrata is pleased to announce that the company has received formal notification of the cathode registration.

This announcement makes Xstrata only the second non-Chinese application to obtain full registration of its copper cathode which is a fantastic achievement.

Charlie Sartain – Xstrata Copper’s Chief Executive Officer welcomed the news of the registration as a positive sign relating to the ISA brand and Xstrata’s sales efforts into China and the north Asian region, passing on his congratulations to everyone involved.

Shanghai Futures Exchange registration certificates

Mark Roberts and Steve de Kruijff with Alan Penney (20 years), Phil Cutts (40 years), Dave Worlein – Manager, Copper Refinery, Keith Lowrey (40 years), Steve Szanto (20 years) and Geoff Douthett (22 years)


As he officially opened the building the Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor, Councillor Michael Brunker, paid special tribute to the

contribution of a $750,000 donation from the Xstrata Community Program North Queensland (XCPNQ) in 2007 which was instrumental in seeing the development progress.

“I’m not backward in coming forward about corporate citizenship from mining companies but I have to take my hat off to Xstrata,” the Mayor said.

“I know the Bowen Coke Works is not the biggest part of your operation but from the minute Xstrata stepped forward with this huge contribution it was the catalyst to get it going.

“This centre is an essential piece of infrastructure for everyone from youth to senior citizens and an important project for the Council.”

Xstrata partnered with the Council, the Queensland Government Department of Communities, Queensland Police and PCYC Queensland to drive the development of the centre which is the 50th PCYC constructed in the state.

The facility boasts a large sports hall for basketball, gymnastics, martial arts and other fitness activities, three squash courts, a large function room with a stage, DJ booth and kitchen, a cafe with an outdoor play area and several small meeting rooms.

PCYC Queensland Chairperson Rob Osmotherly said it was the best centre developed to date.

“Each centre that is developed is different but the Bowen PCYC is the best facility I’ve seen with the best Branch Manager,” Rob said.

His sentiments were echoed by Queensland Police Service Commissioner Bob Aitkinson who said that in viewing the facility and knowing the support it has received in Bowen,

he felt enthused about the future for youth in the community.

Xstrata Zinc Australia Chief Operating Officer Brian Hearne was among the official party and guests who previewed the facility before it hosted a Family Open Day for the Bowen community on 26 November 2011.

“Contributing to the communities where we operate is important to Xstrata. It is central to the way we work,” Brian said.

Xstrata’s decision to support the project was based on results from Xstrata’s Community Attitudes Survey, conducted every two years to track needs and the opinions of the communities where Xstrata operates in north Queensland.

“In 2007, the survey told us that here in Bowen, people were concerned about the future of their youth. Youth crime was an issue, and a need for recreation activities was an opportunity,” Brian said.

“We’re very proud to be involved in the Bowen PCYC. We’re providing a safe and secure facility for Bowen’s young people to play sport and make friends, as well as providing a valuable resource for the whole community.”

Bowen PCYC opens its doorsThe opening of the $5 million Bowen Policy-Citizens Youth Club in November was the culmination of years of work by many organisations and individuals to create a marvellous facility for the whole community to enjoy.

“ Xstrata helps us a lot with the PCYC in Mount Isa and in other places around the state. These developments couldn’t happen without a lot of business support but your company has been fantastic, thank you.” Bob Aitkinson – Queensland Police Service Commissioner

Xstrata’s partnership with PCYC is the largest community investment in Bowen through the XCPNQ.

Established in 2005, the program has provided a total of $1.2 million in community funds to Bowen, including several school improvement projects.

The total amount invested through the program in the communities of Xstrata’s north Queensland operations – Bowen, Mount Isa, Cloncurry and Townsville – now totals $20 million.

From top: Students from Queens Beach State School perform at the opening

Brian Hearne at the $5 million Bowen PCYC opening

The official Bowen PCYC opening plaque

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Superannuation investment markets remain volatile, with the value of shares often moving 2–3% on a daily basis. Understandably, many members have been reviewing their investment strategies.

At a recent investment presentation in Mount Isa, John Coombe – JANA Investment Adviser, was asked about the investment

options available in Xstratasuper.John pointed out that members of

Xstratasuper have a range of investment options to choose from. Having investment choice means members have the responsibility to ensure their investment strategy takes into account their personal needs and financial situation.

If you would like more information or assistance in gaining comfort about your investment strategy, some tools available to you are: » Log into the Plum website –

www.plum.com.au to view market returns, commentary and financial tools to help you decide what type of investor you are and to change your investment strategy if you wish

» Call a Plum Member Services Consultant on 1300 557 586 and receive free general financial advice over the phone or arrange a face-to-face meeting if you require more in-depth advice about your personal financial circumstances.

For most of us, superannuation is a long-term investment. While seeing a negative return can be concerning, remember that it’s normal for markets to move up and down. All long term investments will experience poor or negative returns at some stage.

Twenty, thirty, forty years…

Xstrata employees celebrate long serviceAnniversary dinners for Xstrata Copper and Xstrata Zinc employees celebrating 20, 30 and 40 years service with Mount Isa Mines were held during October and November at the company’s heritage listed residence Casa Grande.

MICO celebrating 20 years service with Mount Isa MinesBack row from left to right: Mike Westerman – General Manager Mount Isa Copper Operations, Steve de Kruijff – Chief Operating Officer Xstrata Copper NQ and Terry Johns.

Front row front left to right: Jason Ahearn, Steven Burke and Paul Ward.

MICO celebrating 30 years service with Mount Isa MinesBack row left to right: Mike Westerman – General Manager Mount Isa Copper Operations, Paul Wheeler, Terry Frost, Ian Simpson, Clayton Morgan, Peter Varley, Earl Kyle, Lindsay Baume and Steve de Kruijff – Chief Operating Officer Xstrata Copper NQ.

Front row left to right: Richard Kenney, Malcolm MacRea, Ian Real, Ian Kerr, Steven Eggmolesse.

MICO celebrating 40 years service with Mount Isa MinesLeft to right: Mike Westerman – General Manager Mount Isa Copper Operations, Greg Langtree, Lawrence Mooney and Steve de Kruijff – Chief Operating Officer Xstrata Copper NQ.

Xstrata Copper celebrating 20 and 30 years service with Mount Isa MinesBack row left to right: Adam Purkis – Acting General Manager Engineering Services and Projects, Karen Read – General Manager Finance and Administration, Paul Telford – General Manager Copper Smelter and Maryann Wipaki – Manager North Queensland Operations Safety and Health.

Front row left to right: Lindsay Buttle (30 years), David Merrick (20 years), Ron Pickering (20 years) and Steven Marten (20 years).

Xstrata Zinc celebrating 20 years service with Mount Isa MinesBack row from left to right: Clint Armstrong – General Manager Processing, Bernard Philp, Carsten Rittner and Joe Golling – General Manager George Fisher Mine.

Front row from left to right: Michael Dolzan, Justin Moffitt and Stephen Murphey.

Xstrata Zinc celebrating 30 and 40 years service with Mount Isa MinesFrom left to right: Ross Sutton (30 years), Joe Golling – General Manager George Fisher Mine and Kevin Swaffield (40 years).

Your investment options in Xstratasuper

OUR PEOPLE

OUR PEOPLE

Photography by Roslyn Budd www.outbackphotographics.com.au


In October, Xstrata Technology was awarded first place in the ‘Large Services’ category of the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2011 Ceremony in Brisbane.Now in its 22nd year, the Premier of

Queensland’s Export Awards is considered the highest recognition of exporting achievement in the state. The awards are designed to publicly recognise the talent and innovative spirit of Queensland’s top exporters and their important role in boosting the State and Australia’s economy.

Xstrata Technology is a business unit of the Xstrata group which has been successfully marketing technology in the metals and mineral processing industries since 1988. Since then, the business has grown to include products in mineral processing, smelting, refining and leaching. These were all developed by Xstrata’s own operators and engineers who saw benefit in further developing existing equipment to deliver more efficient, better

performing technology. These technologies developed at Xstrata’s own sites, have been successfully implemented into some of the world’s largest mining operations.

Today, Xstrata Technology markets a number of products such as the IsaMill™, ISASMELT™, IsaKidd, Albion Process and Jameson Cells, with sales being supported by teams in Brisbane, Townsville, Johannesburg, Vancouver, Santiago, Beijing and London.

These technologies are being utilised across the globe, with an IsaKidd refinery and ISASMELT™ copper and lead smelters in Kazakhstan, and the IsaMills™ technology being utilised by Xstrata Copper at La Bambas and Antapaccay in South America, as well as Ernest Henry Mining in Cloncurry and other mining operations in South Africa and Canada.

Jameson Cells technology is being supplied to coal projects in Mozambique, Mongolia and Australia, to copper projects in Laos and Zambia, and phosphate and oil sands in Canada.

Xstrata plc has released an updated Code of Conduct which applies to all permanent and temporary employees, directors and officers of every Xstrata

operation across the globe. It also applies to any person who is engaged as a contractor, consultant, agent or advisor to the business.

David Baker – Human Resources Manager George Fisher Mine, said everyone engaged by the business should be aware of the Code of Conduct.

“The Code of Conduct is not intended to be an exhaustive guide for every situation encountered in the workplace, however it does provide practical direction so our business principles can be applied in the workplace,” he said.

The Code of Conduct sets expectations for all employees. Concerns about safety practices, health issues, bullying, fraud, unfair treatment, theft, dishonest business activities, conflicts of interest, misappropriation of company resources, bribery or any other unethical behaviour in the workplace should be reported to an immediate supervisor or manager, or with a more senior officer or executive at the operation.

In instances where it is not possible to speak to an Xstrata manager, a toll-free Ethics Line is available on 1800 987 310 and is independently run by an external service provider. People can choose to report anonymously to the Ethics Line.

The Code of Conduct is available on the Xstrata intranets.

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The Albion Process atmospheric leach technology has been adopted by Xstrata Zinc in Spain and Germany, by EnviroGold’s Las Lagunas project in the Dominican Republic, and is the chosen technology for upcoming gold projects in Armenia and Romania.

IsaKidd refining technology continues to be the global standard, with strong business in South America and China. A robotic cathode stripping machine developed by Xstrata Technology in Townsville was recently commissioned in Lady Annie copper operation in north west Queensland.

As an award winner, Xstrata Technology will now progress to the 49th Australian Export Awards as a finalist, which will be held at the end of the year in Brisbane. To add to its list of accolades this year, Xstrata Technology was also a finalist in the Australian Latin American Business Council Awards for exporting to Latin America.

Xstrata Technology wins prestigious export award

Code of Conduct updated


The sold-out event was held on Saturday 15 October with many businesses honoured on the night. Karumba business, Karumba Point Tourist Park

took out the top honour, winning 2011 Business of the Year.

Brett Peterson – President of the Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce, said the awards play an important role in promoting regional business achievements.

“The awards provide an opportunity to recognise the quality and calibre of business in our region as well as encouraging innovation and local business growth,” he said

The awards recognise the important social and environmental contributions made by organisations through excellence of service, commitment to their customers, philanthropic ideals, ethical behaviour, environmental sustainability and overall business success.

Submissions are received from the nominated businesses and reviewed by three mystery judges who are selected as a result of their local knowledge and experience in north west Queensland regional business.

The awards are open to businesses in the Northern Outback, defined as the local government areas of Burke, Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Croydon, Etheridge, Flinders, McKinlay, Mount Isa, Richmond, Doomadgee and Mornington Island.

Award winners

» Business Growth – Dave Clancy and Clancy Sign Centre (sponsored by Xstrata Mount Isa Mines).

» Business Innovation – Wardle and Associates (sponsored by Xstrata Mount Isa Mines).

» Young Business Person of the Year – Ryan Mackenzie – Isadraulics (sponsored by Dave Clancy Electrical.

» Indigenous Business of the Year – Isadraulics (sponsored by Indigenous Business Australia).

» Business of the Year – Karumba Point Tourist Park (sponsored by Stanwell Corporation Mica Creek Power Station).

» Hall of Fame inductees – The Buffs Club (sponsored by Mount Isa City Council).

» Special Commendation – District Rural Activity Centre – Croc and Crab Tours Karumba (sponsored by Desert Knowledge Australia).

» Sustainability in Business – Dave Clancy Electrical & Clancy Sign Centre (sponsored by TAFE Queensland).

» New Investment (under 10 employees) – Flowers by Ally (sponsored by The Buffs Club).

» New Investment (over 10 employees) – Isadraulics (sponsored by The Buffs Club).

» Corporate Citizenship – Brogden’s Furniture and Bedding (sponsored by Queensland Country Credit Union).

» Workplace of Choice – Dave Clancy Electrical & Clancy Sign Centre (sponsored by isaSKILLS).

» Community Organisation – Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group; Centacare Catholic Family Services (sponsored by Incitec Pivot).

» Service Excellence (under 10 employees) – Karumba Point Tourist Park (sponsored by Skytrans).

» Service Excellence (over 10 employees) – The Buffs Club (sponsored by Skytrans).

» Customer Service (Community) – Colin Hofmeier – Ulysses Club Inc. (sponsored by Malouf Auto Group).

» Highly Commended – Customer Service (Community) – Dannielle Willis (sponsored by Malouf Auto Group).

» Customer Service (Retail) – Caroline Power – Malouf Auto Group (sponsored by Body Balance).

» Customer Service (Professional) – Teresa Brayshaw – National Australia Bank (sponsored by McKinlay Shire Council).

2011 Northern Outback Business AwardsXstrata Mount Isa Mines was pleased to support the Stanwell Corporation Mica Creek Power Station 2011 Northern Outback Business Awards by sponsoring the Business Growth and Business Innovation categories.

From top left: Enjoying the night on the Xstrata Mount Isa Mines table was Tony Page, Bryant Schwengler, Clint Armstrong, Anna Armstrong, Steve de Kruijff, Kirstin Westerman, Tracy Schwengler, Ann Page, Mary Clark and Clare de Kruijff

The evening’s theme – Dancing with the Stars, set the mood for a fun celebration

Photos courtesy of the Isa Business Network

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The training course assisted 240 participants this year in Townsville, Mackay, Toowoomba and Ipswich, allowing them to participate equally in

today’s online knowledge society.Ruby Pritchard – The Smith Family Project

Coordinator, said the program was designed to facilitate access to employment opportunities and to help meet personal digital literacy needs.

“National and international research has also shown digital literacy to be a key component of engaging individuals in lifelong learning and contributing to social inclusion,” said Ruby.

“This partnership builds on the initial three year commitment made in 2008 by Xstrata to fund the Learning for Life Program, which provided financially disadvantaged students and their families with assistance at key transition points throughout their lives, such as tertiary mentoring and financial literacy courses.

“Thanks to Xstrata, participants will develop a range of knowledge, skills, and generic and specific competencies in computer literacy to

support them in gaining employment.”Key units within the program include

introduction to MS Word, learning how to print and shut down a computer, searching on the internet, finding a job online, preparing a job application, using email, and online banking.

At the end of the course, participants are given a fully refurbished desktop computer and accessories, computer software, 12 months wireless broadband connection, and a colour printer.

The Smith Family Queensland Course in Digital Literacy has also been accredited by the Queensland Government’s Training and Recognition Council, with no financial contribution required from participants.

Disadvantaged families get tech savvyFinancially disadvantaged families are more tech savvy thanks to a computer literacy training course conducted by The Smith Family through the Xstrata Community Program Queensland.

CLONCURRY COMMUNITY PRECINCT

Construction commencesCloncurry will soon boast state of the art social infrastructure with construction underway on the town’s $8 million Cloncurry Community Precinct.

The facility will incorporate a new library, art gallery, function rooms, amenities and outdoor open space, complimenting the existing art

deco Shire Hall next door which will also be refurbished as part of the project.

Andrew Daniels – Cloncurry Shire Mayor, says it is an exciting time for Cloncurry.

“We expect to open the precinct in June next year, increasing opportunities for not only Cloncurry’s local groups and events but the community as a whole,” Mayor Daniels said.

Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) contributed $750,000 towards the project under the Xstrata Community Program North Queensland and the Queensland Government has also provided $750,000 in funding.

“This funding is a great result for the community and will be a valuable contribution towards developing a strong cultural focal point for Cloncurry Shire,” Mayor Daniels said.

Myles Johnston – EHM General Manager, said it was rewarding to see construction underway for the project.

“We are extremely proud to support the development of the precinct as it will create a modern facility and a central hub for residents of our local community,” Myles said.

“Social infrastructure projects such as this are crucial in the development of sustainable communities and our partnership with Cloncurry Shire Council and the Queensland Government reaffirms our commitment to supporting growth and development in Cloncurry.

“We hope the project will increase the functionality of the area and we look forward to the precinct being completed in the first half of 2012.”

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The Smith Family Digital Literacy Program Graduation Ceremony in Ipswich

Ruby Pritchard (Project Coordinator, The Smith Family), Josh Euler (Xstrata Copper), Agata Christodulu (Xstrata Copper), June Crook (Course Participant) and Jennifer Duncan (Xstrata Copper) Refurbished computer packs

Queensland based company, Carmichael Builders, commenced construction works for the Cloncurry Community Precinct alongside the existing Shire Hall in late October


Wash your hands regularly

Substantial amounts of lead can be found on children’s hands at all ages.

Lead contamination on children's handscan elevate their blood lead levels.

Wash and dry your hands and your children’s hands regularly throughout the day.

Always wash and dry hands before preparing food, eating, drinking and any interaction with young children.

For more information contact the Living with Lead Alliance on 1800 457 547 or visit www.livingwithlead.com.au

Tips to reduce blood lead levels

Living safely with lead


If you follow a few simple suggestions, it will help you stay safe while you’re having a good time during this Christmas and New Year break » eat well before you leave home, a full

stomach slows the absorption of alcohol » drink in moderation, don’t let others top

up your drinks and go for low alcohol options wherever possible

» the best way to avoid drug related problems is to avoid drugs

» keep your wits about you and stay close to friends you trust

» don’t get into a car with a driver who has been drinking

» if you feel unsafe at a venue or party leave for somewhere safe

» don’t leave drinks unattended, don’t accept a drink from a stranger and don’t take your eyes off your drink

» alcohol and heat is not a good combination as alcohol can dehydrate you which leads to a hangover and increases your risk of heat illness

» drink water in between your alcoholic beverages.

The New Year also brings a time to turn over a new leaf and start fresh. Have you thought about how you could improve your health in 2012? Maybe you might like to quit smoking, exercise more, eat better, lose weight, spend more time with family and friends or learn how to manage stress better.

Unfortunately many people start off with great intentions but find themselves slipping after a short time. To make your resolution stick consider » aiming for one thing at a time, we all

wouldn’t mind looking trim, taut and terrific but doing one thing at a time is easier to manage and easier to stick to

» setting a goal like ‘I want to quit smoking’ and writing it down as research shows if you write your goal down you are more likely to succeed

» write down how you intend to achieve this goal, you may need the help of others to support you

» set realistic deadlines for yourself and reward yourself as you make progress.

Look out in the New Year for Xstrata’s Shape Up Online program, an interactive health and wellness portal available to all of Xstrata’s North Queensland employees and your families.

Run in conjunction with Kinetic Health, the portal will sit on Xstrata’s Intranet and will be accessible from your home computer to offer you a completely personal and confidential online health and wellness program.

You will be able to tailor your own program, enrol in one of the lifestyle programs such as weight loss, quitting smoking or getting fit and download your personalised health status report.

By providing the portal with information about yourself, Shape Up Online will be able to help you make immediate positive changes that will improve your health into the future.

Partying is fun for people of all ages. The end of one year and the start of another and catching up with friends and family is a time to celebrate.

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Shape Up OnlineAn exciting new health and wellness program is coming to Xstrata.

Wanted » Second hand shipping container

Ph: 4744 3617 or 0401 992 009

Announcements » Congratulations to Robyn Yates

(Zinc HR Department) and Scott Braes (MICO Drilling and Blasting) on their engagement whilst on holidays in the Cape

» Congratulations to Beau Mccormick (Zinc/Lead concentrator) and Danielle Gatehouse on their recent engagement. Their colleagues and friends wish them both the very best for the future

» Mount Isa State High School Class of ’92 is having their 20 year Reunion on Saturday August 25, 2012. The Reunion will be held at the Indooroopilly Hotel, 3 Station Rd, Indooroopilly Brisbane commencing at 6.30pm. All Students and Teachers are most welcome. For further details and to RSVP check out the groups Facebook page Seniors of ’92, Isa High Reunion 2012 or email [email protected]

In MemoriamWe wish to extend our condolences to family, friends and colleagues of William Ah Wing who passed away on 11 November 2011. Our thoughts and respects are with his family and loved ones

Got something to sell, buy or announce? Contact Jessica from Community Relations at [email protected] and place an advert in the next issue of Mine to Market today (offer for Xstrata North Queensland employees only)

Mine to Market 2012 » Mine to Market will be back in 2012

as a bi-monthly publication

Keeping in touch with our communities

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines Community feedback hotline: 1800 982 982www.mountisamines.com.au

Monthly CompetitionFor a chance to win two free movie vouchers, complete the crossword puzzle below. To go into the draw email the completed cross-word or the list of answers to [email protected] together with your name and contact details.

ACROSS 1. Another word for present4. Santa’s door?6. Animals that pull Santa’s sleigh9. What people put on their

Christmas tree11. Something on Santa’s face15. The day after Christmas17. Santa’s helpers18. The day before Christmas20. A piece of snow25. What Santa gives to bad girls

and boys26. A sock that hangs by the

chimney28. People put these bright things

on their house30. A reindeer with a red nose31. A jolly man in a red suit with a

beard

DOWN 2. Something people decorate.3. What people give each other.

5. Where Santa’s workshop is located.

7. A striped Christmas treat.8. Drink and food left for Santa.10. Something people send to each

other to say ‘Merry Christmas’.12. The presents are usually _______

the tree.13. The month of Christmas.14. Look at a present before you

should.16. The colour of Santa’s suit.19. A common decoration for the

top of the tree.21. A famous snowman.22. The place where Santa makes

toys.23. Santa’s car?24. A common decoration for the

top of the tree.27. A Christmas song.29. What Santa gives to good girls

and boys.

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Ernest Henry Mining Community feedback hotline: 1800 346 463www.ernesthenrymining.com.au

CalendarDECEMBER25 Christmas Day26 Christmas Day public holiday27 Boxing Day31 New Years Eve

JANUARY1 New Years Day23 Beginning of School Term 123 Chinese New Year26 Australia Day

FEBRUARY1 National Freedom Day14 Valentines Day29 Leap Day

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