minetomarketISSUE 89 : SEPTEMBER 2008

Record production month for the copper smelter

50th Mount Isa Rotary RodeoPercival Portrait Awards held in TownsvilleEHM celebrates Mardi Gras

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WELCOMEIn August, Xstrata Plc announced its half yearly financial performance results with an Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) performance of US$4.51 billion.

We are pleased to announce that the Xstrata Copper North Queensland Division not only performed well operationally, but also safely. The North Queensland copper division achieved an EBIT of $474 million in the first half of 2008, in line with the corresponding 2007 period due to the positive impact of higher copper prices. Overall, the North Queensland copper mining operations increased production by 7%. This was a result of Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) entering a higher-grade section of the orebody where 18.5 million tonnes of material was extracted to produce 55,739 tonnes of copper in concentrate. This was up from 39,512 tonnes from the same period in 2007.

In Mount Isa, 2.8 million tonnes of ore was mined which was on par with the same period last year, at a lower grade resulting in 272,802 tonnes of copper in concentrate being produced, against 314,658 from the corresponding period in 2007. The Mount Isa smelter anode production was 2% lower than the same period last year due to the impact of 15 days of boiler maintenance in the primary smelter. At the end of June, the Townsville Refinery was operating at 100% utilisation and will remain there for the second half of 2008.

Xstrata Zinc had a record first half production performance in zinc in concentrate and lead in concentrate which contributed to Xstrata’s overall EBIT result. Xstrata Zinc’s Mount Isa production figures were pleasing with a greater production in ore tonnes than the corresponding period in 2007.

2008 has seen a 5.5% increase in Mount Isa’s ore mined, 1.9% increase in ore treated, 10.4% increase in production of zinc in concentrate, 24.7% increase in lead in concentrate production, 31.8% increase in lead in lead/silver bullion and 39.4% increase in production of silver in crude lead.

Mount Isa’s EBIT of $90.9 million is lower than the corresponding 2007 period due to a large decrease in zinc and lead metal prices.

Handlebar Hill Open Cut ore production was one month ahead of its production schedule. This project has been an outstanding effort with Handlebar Hill ore now on track to contribute to the 2008 second half production. Congratulations to all employees and contractors at Handlebar Hill achieving 12 months lost time injury (LTI) free.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our employees and contractors for their improvements in the safety performance over the last six months. Well done and we look forward to the same positive outlook for the second half of 2008.

For a full half year production report please refer to the Xstrata website at www.xstrata.com/publications/financial

STEVE DE KRUIJFF KEVIN HENDRY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER Xstrata Copper North Queensland Xstrata Zinc Mount Isa

Steve de Kruijff

Kevin Hendry

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Copper Smelter achieves record anode production

Congratulations to the entire Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Mines Power Station teams for achieving a record production figure of 23,120 tonnes of anodes during July.

July’s record production was attributable to many factors but was clearly made possible by extremely good maintenance availability and operational utilisation. Other significant factors include high ISASMELT™ operating time, tight converter cycle times, allowing good stagger and blowing time to be maintained, and good operator compliance to operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Of particular note was the performance in the Rotary Holding Furnaces which led to improved copper recovery in the primary smelter.

The record production was complemented with a sound safety performance during July. “The fact that we were able to achieve this whilst maintaining safety performance is a testament to the dedication and commitment of all those involved and demonstrates that the crews have a good understanding of their roles,“ said Brett Harries, Copper Smelter Operations and Process Manager.

However as with any month, July was not issue free for the copper smelter but the team are determined to turn these challenges into opportunities to improve and move forward towards their targeted goal.

“I am very proud of everyone involved in achieving this outstanding production record and would like to acknowledge them for their efforts. We have set a new benchmark for our smelting operations and are continuously paving the way for increased capacity and outcomes to achieve our rate of 300,000 tonnes of copper anode in 2011,” said Brett.

Aside from the technical aspects, this record is ultimately a testament to the commitment of a team of people who understand and are focused on their roles across the operations and maintenance department. Over the past twelve months the copper smelter has been progressively rolling out a measuring system to track and measure operational compliance to process control standards. Performance indicators are graphically presented so that the operators can track their performance.

Essential to the ongoing success of any operations department is the understanding of, and communication between, the various roles. To strengthen communication and enhance cooperation and team work, coaching sessions between control metallurgists, supervisors and operators have been conducted on an ‘as needed’ basis. This has proved to be very successful and has helped teams to share vital knowledge.

“I believe that the increased support enables people to focus on and deliver good results and the introduction of the Feed Preparation Supervisor role is a clear example of additional focus and support,” said Brett.

“This measuring system combined with one on one coaching sessions has proved extremely valuable for us as a team. We have raised the level of understanding within the team and this has given us the knowledge of the levers we need to pull,” he said.

The record production was further complemented by the unit cost being below estimate.

To help celebrate the team’s hard work and outstanding performance, a series of buffet barbecue breakfasts were held throughout August to align with the end of each crew’s last night of their shift block. The copper smelter management team has also arranged for a memorabilia t-shirt and stubby cooler for all those involved.

“This record could have only been achieved through the full cooperation of all crews and teams covering both operations and maintenance within the Copper Smelter and Mines Power Station,” said Brett

caption to come.

Dom Stoll, Primary Smelting Control Metallurgist (centre) explains the Key Performance Indicators to Rotary Holding Furnace Operators, Jason Bailey (left), and Jason Cunningham (right).

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Xstrata helps celebrate 50th Isa Rodeo

August 2008 marked a key milestone in the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo’s rich history – the 50th year – and Xstrata was there to show its full support.

With a vision and a passion to put Mount Isa on the map, the first Rotary Club of Mount Isa staged the first ever Isa Rodeo back in 1959. Today the Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo has grown into the largest rodeo event in the southern hemisphere.

The Isa Rodeo’s humble beginnings began at Kalkadoon Park, a venue built with the very hands of the Mount Isa community. It was held here for 48 years until 2007, when a new era in the Mount Isa rodeo was born and the event was relocated to the multi million dollar Buchanan Park complex that was specifically developed to take the rodeo into the future.

The 2008 50th Isa Rodeo lived up to its hype and attracted more than 25,000 spectators who crowded into the world class arena to view the world class action. We were proud to hold the naming rights to the rodeo and help the Mount Isa community celebrate its 50th year of Isa Rodeo.

With the rodeo now televised in over 30 countries around the world, the crowd came with one thing on their mind: to catch a glimpse of some of the best rodeo riders in the world and they were not let down. Stunning performances were made by some of the nation’s top competitors in events ranging from saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, breakaway, rope and tie, wild horse racing and of course bull riding.

“Mount Isa is certainly Australia’s version of the Canada’s Calgary Stampede and America’s Cheyenne or Houston Rodeos,” said Steve Hilton, former rodeo champion and head of the Australian Pro Rodeo Association.

But the Isa Rodeo is more than just the rodeo events. Outside of the arena is a week-long program of events

including the Rodeo Ball, live entertainment, a street parade and horse races. On the Thursday night, the Xstrata Mailman Express was held. This event is a series of time trial events for non thoroughbred horses and non professional jockey riders. The fastest horse takes the $5,000 prize money. This year, an estimated crowd of over

4,000 people attended the event. Big Boom, rode by Sharna Little, was the winner for the second consecutive year, completing the 400 metre sprint race in a time of 12.3 seconds.

Tying in with the 50th Rodeo and the 2008 Beijing Olympics was the theme for 2008’s milestone year ‘Going for Gold’. Floats representing sporting, schooling and business organisations from all over Mount Isa competed for the golden prize at this year’s Mount Isa Mardi Gras held on the Friday night.

Aside from the bull riding, there was a variety of entertainment for all the family throughout the weekend including the legendary Brophy’s Boxing Tent, the last boxing tent operating in the world and a regular at the Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo. Musical performances

were made by a variety of Aussie bands and country singers including Adam Brand, Mental as Anything and local artist Tommy Maxwell. Sideshow Alley lured the young and young at heart with rides, games and plenty of prizes.

To date, the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo has donated in excess of $2.5 million to charitable, community, cultural, sporting and service organisations. All profit made from the rodeo remains in Mount Isa.

Upon this 50th year of Isa Rodeo, we congratulate and thank all the helpers and members of the Rodeo past and present who have helped to put Mount Isa on the world map and make the annual Rotary Rodeo what it is today – the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere

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DSG Mining’s ‘X Factor’ team (from left to right), Xstrata Zinc’s Cameron Moore and Xstrata Copper’s Jack Borchard and Ben Taylor.

Xstrata Mailman Express.

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Congratulations to Louise Brogden on being crowned Isa Rodeo Queen 2008 and to Donna Kuskopf for being named Isa Rodeo Charity Queen 2008.

Louise and Donna were crowned with the prestigious titles at the gala Rodeo Ball and Queen Crowning, held at the Buchanan Park Complex on Saturday 2 August.

All Queen Quest entrants were judged on community involvement, personality, and general knowledge of Mount Isa Rodeo, Rotary, current affairs, and their chosen charities.

Louise has been working hard all year to raise an impressive $30,200 which was donated to the Mount Isa Hockey Association.

Similarly Donna Kuskopf raised $33,487 of much needed funds for the Mount Isa Rugby Union Club.

Congratulations are also extended to Queen Quest entrant Cecile Edmonds for her impressive efforts to raise $30,145 for the Leukaemia Foundation

Rodeo Queen Quest

Australia’s biggest community tree planting event, National Tree Day was held on 27 July with Schools Tree Day on 20 July.

This year, Xstrata’s Townsville Operations supported the event by giving all employees at the Copper Refinery, Port Operations and Bowen Coke Works two native trees to plant in their own backyards. These trees were sourced from Greening Australia.

Steve Waring, Supply Officer, said “It’s good to see Xstrata is supporting National Tree Day, spreading the environmental message and getting everyone involved.”

Local native plants are a great addition to any urban garden for a number of reasons:

they are the most effective plants to attract native wildlife back to your garden;

they are adapted to local climate and soil conditions; and

they are less susceptible to diseases and insect attack.

If employees are looking to add to their gardens, there is an extensive range of native plants available ranging from tall trees to small shrubs. The more trees the better, so get your hands dirty and get planting.

Thank you Kelly Malone for your contribution

National Tree Day 2008

Kelly Malone, Environmental Advisor, assists Col Carter with his tree selection.

Queen Quest entrants (from left to right) Cecile Edmonds, Donna Kuskopf, and Louise Brogden.

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Chilean film crew visit the outback

Melanie Edgar, Manager Community Relations Xstrata North Queensland with the Bitacora de Viaje film crew: (left to right) Pedro Valenzuela (Cameraman), Jose Elias (Director), Rodrigo Zamorano (Cameraman), and Alfredo Ugarte (Host).

Xstrata Copper was proud to host Chilean film crew, Bitacora de Viaje, a documentary-style travel and cultural television show from Santiago, Chile.

The purpose of the visit was to film Australian outback life and it will form part of a series of travel documentaries on Australia.

The crew of four; Jose Elias (director), Alfredo Ugarte (host), and cameramen Pedro Valenzuela and Rodrigo Zamorano spent four days in Mount Isa. During this time they filmed various aspects of the Xstrata Mount Isa Mines lease including the underground

copper mine, copper smelter and surface operations and Xstrata Zinc’s Handlebar Hill Open Cut mine and Black Star Open Cut mine. They also visited some of Mount Isa’s top tourist attractions, Outback at Isa and the Mount Isa base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

While in Mount Isa, the crew were lucky enough to film the excitement of the Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo and Xstrata Mailman Express.

The visit to Mount Isa was the first leg of a forty day trip around Australia

Stakeholder Information SessionXstrata Copper held its first Key Stakeholder Information Session at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in Townsville recently. Chief Operating Officer Xstrata Copper North Queensland, Steve de Kruijff, briefed guests on Xstrata’s Townsville Operations’ activities, surrounded by the portraits entered into the 2008 Xstrata Percival Portrait Award

Mark Roberts, General Manager Refinery, Port and Logistics, with Barry Holden from Townsville Port Authority,

and Jeff Loughran from James Cook University.

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Congratulations are extended to Henry Hazle, Core Shed Supervisor, for his safety innovation called the Core-Saw Dust Suppression Cutting Box which won the second quarter MICO innovation awards.

Henry identified several potential health and safety issues that could occur when the cutting boxes were passing through the diamond saw and the water from the machine

could spray across the room. Combined with the airflow from the split system air conditioning unit, water mist was spread as a fine wet dust into the atmosphere. Additionally, the water could spill onto the floor and became a potential slipping hazard.

The Core-Saw Dust Suppression Cutting Box was a solution to contain the water and the dust.

This initiative involved designing and fabricating a stainless steel wheel cover. The cover controlled the water in a confined space, therefore eliminating the inhalation hazard. A drainage system was also installed to carry the water direct to the drainage gutters to remove the issue of standing water.

“This simple but effective innovation greatly reduces the potential hazards posed to the core shed operators by reducing their exposure to airborne dust and ground level water spillage,” said Nathan Bullock, Geology Superintendent for MICO.

“We encourage all employees to contribute safety improvement initiatives to ensure a safe working environment for ourselves and our colleagues as we strive towards our goal of zero harm,” he said.

Michael Holmes, General Manager MICO, Nick Slade, former MICO Coordination Manager, and Nathan Bullock, Geology Superintendent MICO, congratulated Henry at a presentation at the core shed on 18 July

Henry Hazle wins innovation award

Col Killip retires after 21 years of service

The George Fisher Mine (GFM) South ‘A Crew’ Operations Team celebrated over 20 years of service by fellow crew member Col Killip who finished up at the mine last month. To mark the occasion, the GFM management team arranged for a cake to be presented to Col on his last day with Xstrata Zinc.

Col, a Jumbo Operator, had over 21 years of development mining experience with Xstrata and Mount Isa Mines, having started his career with GFM on 2 February, 1987.

GFM Management would like to wish Col and his family all the best in their future endeavours

Col Killip (fifth from right) with his crew at George Fisher Mine.

From left to right: Nick Slade, Henry Hazle, Nathan Bullock, and Michael Holmes.

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The 2008 Xstrata Mine 2 Mine Half Marathon proved to be another successful event as it celebrated its 20th year with a record 40 individual runners and six teams entering. There were also good numbers in the six kilometre fun run, 100 metre gift and the mini-marathon for kids, proving that the Mount Isa community likes to keep in shape. Xstrata employees were well represented in the events.

Braving a cold morning, the half marathon entrants assembled at George Fisher Mine (GFM) and at 7.30am began the gruelling 21.1 kilometre trek into town to the finish line at Kruttschnitt Oval. Gavin Fee took out the race in an impressive time of 1.22.00.

The first woman across the line was Xstrata Copper’s Anthea Barrow who took home the prize money in her very first half marathon with a time of 1.42.02.

For most competitors, the long distance race is first and foremost a personal challenge and there was a great camaraderie at the finish line where everyone was welcomed as a winner regardless of their finish time.

Rick Leeman, GFM Safety Advisor and member of the Isa Rats Running and Triathlon Club, said organisers should be proud of the event with everything running smoothly.

Congratulations to all participants

Mine 2 Mine Half Marathon

The half marathon begins at George Fisher Mine.

My colleagues don’t know this, but I reached the semi finals of the British Boxing Championships when I was 16.

My favourite food is curry.

I drive nothing at the moment! I’m currently looking for a new car.

The person I most admire is my son Kevin – he’s such a nice person.

In my spare time I like walking, cooking and watching NRL.

My pet hate is road rage.

I can’t live without a few coldies on the weekend.

My colleagues don’t know this, but I’m an aerobatic pilot.

My favourite food is Chicken Paprikash (a Hungarian dish).

I drive a Ford Ranger.

The person I most admire is John Harrison – he solved the problem of longitude when he invented a clock in the 1700s that can be used at sea.

In my spare time I go camping.

My pet hate is being too serious.

I can’t live without my weekends.

Charlie Gillmore

Graduate Mechanical Engineer (projects), EHM

Frank Westlake

Production Superintendent, Copper Refinery

Aaron Hills

Maintenance Fitter, Fixed Plant, GFM

Eric Purdie

Mine Process Control Operator, MICO

My colleagues don’t know this, but I like to go fishing.

My favourite food has to be chocolate.

I drive a Landcruiser.

The person I most admire is Sir Don Bradman.

In my spare time I go motorbike riding.

My pet hate is dirty workplaces.

I can’t live without my family.

My colleagues don’t know this, but I used to weigh 130kg.

My favourite food is my wife’s chicken curry.

I drive a 07 Dyna Wide Glide.

The person I most admire is my Dad.

In my spare time I relax.

My pet hate is wastage.

I can’t live without my wife’s chicken curry – it’s really good!

My colleagues don’t know this, but...

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The life of an anode begins at the copper smelter in Mount Isa…

The initial process of making anodes involves pouring 401 kilograms of molten copper into moulds which, when cooled, form an anode. Once this process is complete, the anodes are then transferred to despatch areas where they are either transported by road or rail to the Townsville copper refinery. Approximately 5,350 tonnes of anodes are transported to the refinery over a seven day period.

Once the anodes arrive at the refinery, they are unloaded by forklift and placed in the tank house anode storage area. Next they are loaded by forklift into an anode preparation machine for weighing, pressing and measuring.

Once the anodes have successfully passed through the preparation process, they are then milled. The milling process involves removal of excess copper from the front face of the anode lugs. This ensures correct spacing between the lugs and cathode mother plate hanger bars. In order to ensure correct verticality and electrical contact when the anodes are being processed, it is also necessary to mill the under side of the anode lugs. The anodes are now ready to be processed and are transferred to the upper level of the tank house via automatic trolleys and a conveyor system.

The tank house consists of 1,162 electrolytic cells divided into 37 sections; the sections are then divided into three circuits. When all 37 sections are full, the average daily anode requirement is 3,376 anodes or 1,354 tonnes. Each anode consists of 99.7% copper; 18 parts per million (ppm) of gold and 130 ppm of silver plus impurities.

The refinery has two cranes which transfer 45 anodes at a time (the number required to fill an empty cell). The anodes are lowered into the cell onto what are known as intermediate bars. These bars are used to conduct an

electrical current through the anodes as part of the electrolytic process of producing copper cathode. Once the anodes are in place, 44 stainless steel cathode mother plates are also placed in the cell with one plate being inserted between each pair of anodes.

Once the anodes and cathode plates have been loaded, the cell is filled with an electrolytic solution, a combination of sulphuric acid, water, copper, reagents and anode impurities. After all the cells in the section have been

loaded with the electrolytic solution, the electrical power is switched on allowing a current to flow through the anodes and cathode plates. Over the next seven days with the assistance of the electric current, electrolyte solution and chemical reagents, the anode will disperse and commence growth as copper cathode on the mother plate.

On completion of the seven days, the mother plates are removed with the copper cathode attached; the first batch of cathode known as Crop 1 is

then removed by a cathode stripping machine and the stripped plates returned to the cells. This process occurs a total of three times during the anode’s life of 21 days.

On its final day the anode is approximately 14.2% of its original size; at this point the whole process is carried out in reverse. The electrolyte solution is drained from the cells, the cathode and mother plates are removed and finally the remainder of the anode is removed and taken to the anode scrap machine. The scrap anode as it is now known, is cleaned, stacked into bundles and weighed. It is later remelted and cast into 401kg anodes; the whole cycle commences once again.

If you were wondering what happened to the gold and silver contained in the anodes, you will have to look out for future instalments of the refining process.

Thank you Frank Westlake for your contribution

A day in the life of: an anode

to come

Cathode stripping machine.

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A day in the life of: an anode

Approximately 5,350 tonnes of anodes are transported to the refinery over a seven day period.

Ron Thompson, Machine Equipment Operator – Tank House, unloading anode to the anode storage area.

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Riversleigh Fossil Project Imagine a time 25 million years ago when the sparse, dry Spinifex country we know as Riversleigh was once a biodiverse rainforest rich in limestone and home to many unique creatures.

Declared a World Heritage site in 1994, the Riversleigh World Heritage Fossil site (which is now part of Boodjamulla National Park and covers an area of 10,000 hectares) has been described by David Attenborough as one of the four most important fossil deposits in the world.

This year, Xstrata announced an exciting three year partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) as part of the Xstrata Community Partnership Program North Queensland, to help promote education of this important aspect of Australia’s mega fauna history and enhance geotourism in the north west region.

In 1976, Professor Mike Archer, Dean of Science at UNSW, and his colleague, palaeontologist Henk Godthelp, decided to check out reports that Riversleigh may contain valuable fossils. Each year since then, a group of dedicated palaeontologists, geologists, and volunteers, guided by Professor Mike Archer, Dr Sue Hand, and Henk Godthelp, take part in the ‘big dig’ where the team travels to Riversleigh, located 200 kilometres north west of Mount Isa, for several days excavating fossil sites to uncover the secrets of the Riversleigh World Heritage Area.

Armed with crack hammers and explosives (which are carefully controlled by Xstrata Copper’s Chris Larkin), the team battles the harsh sun and rugged Spinifex terrain in hope of striking the much researched fossil deposits. Hessian bags full of fossils are brought back to the Riversleigh Fossil Centre at Mount Isa’s Outback at Isa where a dedicated local palaeontologist examines the fossils in the purpose-built laboratory.

Fossils recovered are distributed to researchers, displayed at the centre, or registered in the Queensland Museum.

Over the past 32 years, thousands of uniquely Australian fossil specimens from marsupial lions, ‘thingodontans’, and giant mekosuchine crocodiles (including some that climbed trees) have been recovered, identified, analysed, interpreted and accessioned into the nation’s collections. One of the most fascinating discoveries was the fossilised bones of a three metre tall, 400 kilogram,

flesh eating flightless bird, dromornithids (better known as ‘demon ducks of doom’).

This year proved to be just as exciting for the research team. In early July, as part of the community partnership program, and held in conjunction with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (who are celebrating a centenary of Parks in Queensland) and the traditional owners, the Waanyi, the Riversleigh Fossil Project Research team offered a special ‘Discovery Tour’ taking fossil enthusiasts to their secret digging sites.

Through collaboration with Xstrata and Outback at Isa, UNSW has a number of exciting initiatives planned to help boost environmental education and training into an important aspect of Australia’s mega fauna

history. One of the key objectives of the partnership is to develop a fossil trail in the Mount Isa region.

Professor Mike Archer said that the partnership is critical to strengthen and sustain geotourism in the region through the natural resources of which have potential limitless capacity for further development.

“This valuable partnership provides many direct benefits to north west Queensland communities including an increase of knowledge and understanding about Australia’s national treasures and increased awareness about the relations between geology, palaeoclimate and hydrology,” he said

Professor Mike Archer holds one of the fossils discovered at this year’s ‘big dig’.

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Professor Mike Archer leads the Discovery Tour for the ‘big dig’ at Riversleigh’s ‘D Site’.

Xstrata Copper Explorations’ Senior Technical Officer, Chris Larkin, holds a fossilised vertebra of a giant macropod.

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What is the Xstrata School Bursary Program?Xstrata is offering a number of bursaries to year 10 students entering year 11 to assist them in gaining real life work experiences in the mining industry. The bursary will take the form of financial assistance of $1000 and a work introduction program.

Bursaries may be offered for students interested in pursuing a career pathway in the areas of:

Engineering

Financial Services

Supply

Clerical

Diesel Fitting

Fitting and Turning

Electrical

Following satisfactory completion of the Work Experience program during the first year and upon availability of SATs, the aim is to be able to offer the student a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship or further career information and experience for university study.

What will this bursary offer me?

Information regarding career pathway opportunities in the mining sector;

Opportunity to undertake Work Experience in a variety of areas in the Xstrata NQ operations;

Mentoring by Xstrata personnel to ensure I make informed decisions about career pathways;

Opportunity to gain experience in university related fields;

Opportunity to gain a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SAT);

Assurance of post-school employment as SAT converts to full-time Apprenticeship or Traineeship; and

Wage payment for attendance at work upon sign-up of SAT.

What is expected of me if I receive this bursary?

Attendance at Work Experience blocks during year 11;

Adherence to Workplace Health and Safety procedures applicable to Xstrata workplaces;

Active participation in career planning program to identify appropriate career pathways in the mining sector;

Attendance at work during school vacations after sign-up of SAT; and

Possible attendance at TAFE training to complete first year study program.

To be eligible you must be a current year 10 student of Good Shepherd Catholic College or Spinifex State College in Mount Isa.

To apply, contact these schools administration offices directly for application forms.

Applications close 19 September, 2008.

Xstrata School Bursary Program

www.xstrata.com

Fifteen first year Electrical Apprentices who attended Stage 1 at Mount Isa TAFE have achieved Honours (80% or higher) in all nine Modules.

These apprentices also returned outstanding results during their first phase of training at the Xstrata Skills Centre.

All of the first year Electrical Apprentices are to be congratulated for the way they conducted themselves and their studies while at TAFE, with many only narrowly missing out on Honours awards. They are a credit to the Xstrata Skills Centre and themselves

Honours awards for First Year Electrical Apprentices

Apprentices who received honours awards (from left to right) Casy Elrick, David Lavia, Simone Stockwell, David Robinson, Pete Lumsden, Robbie Rendall, Graham Peden, Joe Marshall, Terry Zandanel, Josh Johnson, Ben Baker, Bruce L’Estrange, and Bryce Gordon. Absent: Stephen Power and Ben Morgan.

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Xstrata Copper Employee Cultural Survey – Have your say…Here’s your opportunity to let us know how we are going as a company.

During September, all Xstrata Copper North Queensland employees will be invited to complete a confidential survey to measure Xstrata Copper’s workplace culture.

Organisational culture can essentially be defined as the way in which an organisation works together, how teams function together, and how leaders behave and communicate.

Xstrata Copper North Queensland is using an internationally accredited survey designed by leading independent consultants, Human Synergistics. The results of the survey will help us understand the specific aspects of organisational culture that you believe are working well in our business and those areas that could be improved.

Furthermore, Xstrata Copper North Queensland views the survey as an important opportunity to benchmark ourselves against other successful organisations and the previous Employee Cultural Survey completed in February 2007. This will in turn guide us in terms of what we need to keep doing and what we need to do differently so that we can move from being a good company to a great company.

We have used the results of last year’s Employee Cultural Survey as the basis for our organisational, department, and leadership action plans, to improve the way we are operating. The results of this year’s employee cultural survey will be reported back to the Xstrata Copper North Queensland

workforce in February/March 2009.

To ensure we gather valuable feedback from all areas of the business, we encourage you to participate in the survey and have your say. Employees will be able to complete the survey on-line, for those with email access, or by filling out a hardcopy version for those without. A suitable time will be established for people without computer access to complete the survey at work.

All contributions to the survey will be confidential and there is no means to identify individual responses.

An external consultant has also been engaged to manage the survey process to ensure complete confidentiality.

To find out more about Human Synergistics, visit their website at www.human-synergistics.com.au. Alternatively, if you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact either Kathy Ebrahim (ext. 2622) or Nikkie Messenger (ext. 3223) from the Human Resources department

Stockman’s Challenge a successMore than 60 horsemen and women travelled from all over the country to compete in this year’s Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft. The event was held at the Cloncurry Showgrounds from 10 to 13 July and Ernest Henry Mining was a gold sponsor.

The Challenge tests the skills of both horse and rider through two components – a wet and a dry pattern – and it was once described as ‘the Melbourne Cup of bush horsemanship’.

President, Vince Wall, said the Challenge was first held in 1984 and it’s the longest-running event of its kind.

“It’s the most prestigious of all the challenge-type events and is used as the yardstick for trainers and breeders,” said Vince.

“Once you’ve won the Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge, your profile lifts dramatically,” he said

Cloncurry’s Wayne Saunders and “Elrose Liar” turn a beast as part

of the wet work section of the Challenge. Wayne was a finalist in the Stanbroke Challenge, which is

open to younger riders.

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Birthplace: Brisbane.

Years with Xstrata: Two and a half years.

My role at Xstrata involves: Looking after the Field Technicians and monitoring QA and QC in the field.

Strengths: Good leader, communicator, all round nice guy.

Weaknesses: Too nice sometimes.

Family: Mother, father, brother and two sisters.

Favourite TV show/movie: Rush Hour 1, 2 and 3.

Holiday destination of my dreams: South Island, New Zealand.

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: Kevin Rudd, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Jessica Alba.

If I could change something, it would be: Change the KFC Mount Isa to a Hungry Jacks.

Wish for the future: To move up in the Xstrata business.

Joe Sodenkamp

Field Support Supervisor Black Star Open Cut

Jules Blunt

Environment Superintendent, EHM

Jaime Varney

Administration Assistant, Copper Refinery

Lisa Casey

Pitram Data Entry Specialist, Mount Isa Mines

Birthplace: Brisbane.

Years with Xstrata: I started at the end of July 2008, but had worked at EHM for a year and a half previously.

My role at Xstrata involves: Environmental management.

Strengths: Positive.

Weaknesses: Too talkative.

Family: Mum, Dad, two sisters and millions of cousins.

Favourite TV show/movie: I don’t watch much TV.

Holiday destination of my dreams: South and Central America.

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: a famous chef (to cook), a good comedian and three great musicians.

If I could change something, it would be: To be taller.

Wish for the future: Happiness and good health.

Birthplace: Napier, New Zealand.

Years with Xstrata: 1 year next month.

My role at Xstrata involves: production statistics, P/A and administration duties.

Strengths: Being on time, I hate being late.

Weaknesses: Doing paper work at home.

Family: My partner Spencer and our two dogs Toby and Winston (our children).

Favourite TV show/movie: TV: Top Gear and Sunday Roast. Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Band of Brothers and my childhood favourite, Goonies.

Holiday destination of my dreams: Wanaka/Canada/Alaska.

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: Winston Churchill and the Stig would be plenty.

If I could change something, it would be: Free Health Care which includes dental and more money for the senior pensioners.

Wish for the future: One Powerball.

Birthplace: Mount Isa.

Years with Xstrata: 14 years previously with MIM and I have been back for one year.

My role at Xstrata involves: Coordinating communication within the mine.

Strengths: Honest and reliable (Wonderwoman).

Weaknesses: Coca cola.

Family: One daughter, three sons, and husband.

Favourite TV show/movie: Legends of the Fall.

Holiday destination of my dreams: The same cruise I went on when I was 21!

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: Cheaters Host, Jerry Springer, Oprah, Dr Phil and Jay Leno.

If I could change something, it would be: My bank balance!

Wish for the future: Hope everything turns out good.

Employee profiles

The Eastern Transport Road has recently been sealed to further minimise dust generation on site.

Sealing roads reduce the likelihood of dust being ‘kicked up’ from wheels of vehicles travelling on these roads.

Upgrading the Eastern Transport Road to bitumen makes the road sweeper much more effective and brings the added benefit of reducing the workload of the Gardinea Gate wheel wash facility as the trucks are not carrying as much dust on them.

The resealing of the road is part of a series of road upgrades on the Mount Isa Mines lease scheduled for the next 12 months

Eastern Transport Road resealed

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Xstrata sponsors the Percival Portrait Award

Xstrata Percival Portrait Award 2008 is a celebration of art in Townsville, and is indicative of the great and varied talents of artists within the region.

An overwhelming success in 2007 (its inaugural year), the Percival displays some of Townsville’s most colourful characters as captured by some of the region’s most talented artists.

In 2007, the exhibition brought the Townsville community into the Gallery in unprecedented numbers. Building on the success of last year, 138 entries were received from as far afield as the Sunshine Coast and Victoria.

Frances Thomson, Director of the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, said “When the Gallery was unable to secure the touring exhibition of the Archibald Awards, we felt we had no option but to create our own version and so called it The Percival after a former Mayor of Townsville, Percy Tucker.”

This year, the judge was Melbourne artist, writer and curator, Ms Elizabeth Cross, who writes regularly for art publications and the Melbourne Age, was the judge of the 2005 Dobell Drawing Prize, judged the 2007 Townsville Art Society Awards, and is curator of the Edvard Munch exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Nick Mourtzakis’ A Portrait of Alex Wodak was selected as winner of the 2008 Percival Portrait Award, with Jan Hynes’ work The Artist and his Dog: Vince Bray and Jessie receiving the Xstrata Encouragement Award.

Xstrata is extremely pleased to sponsor this biennial award.

The Exhibition is at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery until 14 September and is well worth a look

Councillor Jenny Lane and General Manager Refinery, Port and Logistics Mark Roberts,

stand in front of the winning portrait.

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Budding musiciansBowen State School has had a music program for 25 years. However the instruments were in need of repair and replacement. With the assistance of Xstrata Community Partnership Program funding, new instruments including flutes, saxophones, a xylophone, base recorder, a drum kit and music folders have been purchased and the older instruments repaired. The school now boasts 50 instruments available to budding musicians. A very popular program with the school population, it caters for gifted students as well as those with special needs.

Allison Conway, Music Coordinator, said “The kids just love the program. One of our mothers told us that her daughter was so impressed with having a new music folder, she has been inspired to practise harder.”

The music students put on community performances and will soon be performing for the United Church Ladies Fellowship.

“To encourage our students further, we intend to establish a Music Honours Board and present Excellence and Encouragement Awards at our year end Presentation Night,” said Allison

Students from Spinifex College in Mount Isa visited the copper refinery while in Townsville participating in the JCU University Experience. This year they also had the opportunity to tour Xstrata’s Townsville Port Operations.

Thanks to Bob Griffin, Kellie Eastwood, Ian de Satge and Addin Pranowo for escorting the students on the visits

Spinifex College students visit Townsville Port Operations

Bowen State School students with their new musical instruments.

Spinifex College students dressed in their Personal Protective Equipment and ready to tour the Townsville Port Operations.

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Raw Dance Company tours Bowen, Cloncurry and Mount IsaWith the assistance of the Queensland Arts Council and Xstrata, Raw Dance Company is touring Bowen, Cloncurry and Mount Isa with RAW METAL, a high voltage mix of talent presented by Queensland Arts Council’s Ontour onstage.

RAW METAL combines the sensational moves of Raw Dance Company’s world-class dancers with Australia’s hottest new talent in beat-boxing and percussion.

Providing heart-racing rhythms along with the excitement of the funk tappers is award-winning percussionist Gene Peterson. Peterson is fast establishing himself as one of Australia's leading musicians and has won many accolades

including Australia's Up and Coming Drummer of the Year and Winner of The Billy Hyde National Drummers’ Playoff.

Adding complex vocal beats to the eclectic mix in the performance is World Beat-Box Champion Tom Thum, who has established himself as one of the world's most prolific and successful beat-boxers. Thum has been twice crowned World Beat-Box Champion in Germany and the US in recent years.

Xstrata supported Queensland Arts Council in bringing Playing For Queensland’s performance project Tales My Mother Told Me to town in 2007 and warmly welcomes the young talent of Raw Dance Company this year.

Workshops for primary and secondary students are an additional benefit – the talented dancers will inspire young people in the community to express themselves and get involved in good fun activity.

Raw Dance Company has proved itself a breeding ground for talent. Since last visiting Mount Isa, one of their key dancers, Jack Chambers, has shot to fame winning Channel Ten’s So You Think You Can Dance? Jack toured with the company throughout regional Queensland in the Queensland Arts Council presentation of Urban Wonderland in 2006. Jack has choreographed the RAW METAL production along with Raw Dance Company’s founder Andrew Fee.

Raw Dance Company and Queensland Arts Council are offering workshops in funk tap, beat-boxing and drumming for primary and secondary schools and dance groups who have purchased tickets to see the performance.

The youth workshops are funded with assistance from the Australian Government’s regional arts program, the Regional Arts Fund, which gives artists and communities throughout regional, rural, and remote Australia better access to opportunities to practice and experience the arts.

RAW METAL is touring as part of Queensland Arts Council’s 2008 Season and is supported by Statewide Partner Xstrata, Arts Queensland and the workshops are supported by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund.

For workshops, contact Queensland Arts Council on 07 3846 7500 and ask for Jayne or Annette or email info@qac.org.au

ITINERARY Thu 21 August Bowen, McKenna Hall (SHS)

Tickets: Bowen Plaza News 4786 1362

Tue 26 August Cloncurry Shire Hall

Tickets: Gidgee Baskets, 0428 422 288

Fri 12 September Mount Isa Civic Centre

Tickets: Mount Isa Civic Centre, 4747 3300

Raw Dance Company’s world-class performers.

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Luisa Thorburn is the new Finance and Commercial Superintendent for Townsville Operations.

Bobbie Gosbee has recently been promoted from Training Facilitator to Training Coordinator for Black Star Open Cut mine.

Heidi Roberts is the new Senior Contracts Officer for Xstrata Copper based in Mount Isa.

Rod Emery started recently as a Mine Surveyor at Ernest Henry Mining.

On the move

The Mount Isa to Townsville road and rail corridor is a vital link in the operations of Mount Isa Mines and surrounding districts. Closure of the rail corridor, for even the shortest period of time, can impact substantially not only on the Xstrata business but business in general in this area.

Closures also affect third party producers which share the western corridor – Osborne, Birla, BHPB, Eloise mines and Incitec Pivot fertiliser to name a few.

Train derailments are mainly caused by track conditions, wagon failures or extreme weather conditions which cause the rail line to warp and break. Flooding causes culvert washouts and rail substructure damage resulting in track closure.

Road transport plays an important role during normal operating conditions but during rail outages additional pressure is placed on road to move outgoing and inbound Xstrata business products as well as important supplies for Mount Isa and surrounding districts.

Some of Xstrata’s business impacted by these events include anode delivery to the copper refinery, which has a flow-on effect to domestic and export cathode sales; delivery for shipping schedules which affects concentrate sales commitments; and lead bullion movements with flow-on effect to Britannia Refined Metals in the UK; as well as inbound products that are used in our mine production process like fuel, cement, coke, coal, grinding media, reagents and general consumables.

The events that disrupt the rail traffic flow are most unwelcome but each event provides its own special challenge depending on production rates and stocks at the Copper Refiney or the arrival times of vessels. Over the past couple of years, rail closures have not had a serious impact on copper production or delivery time to export customers.

Thank you David Zammitt for your contribution

Vital link

Wagon derailment.

Flood damage to railway connection.

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Bruce Coles

Superintendent, Bowen Coke Works

“I pretty much liked all the sports in the Olympics. The sports I got most enjoyment from were the heptathlon and pentathlon. These sports don’t get a lot of coverage but the athletes have to be diverse and consistent to win gold at the Olympics.”

Scott May

Safety and Hygiene Supervisor, Lead Smelter

“The synchronized diving and also the power lifting because both sports require skill and strength and you don’t know who the winner is until the last throw of the dice.”

Fan Felipe

Agreements Officer, Mount Isa Mines

“Athletics. In particular the 100 metre sprint – I wish I was that fast!”

Colin McBreen

Concentrator Technician, Ernest Henry Mining

“Swimming’s a fairly high profile sport so I find I know more of the competitors and enjoy watching the events more.”

What sport did you most enjoy watching at the Olympics?

Merry Muster Mardi Gras – a multicultural affair

The 54th annual Rotary Merry Muster was held in Cloncurry from 1 to 3 August and it all began with the Mardi Gras on the Friday night.

This year’s theme was ‘multi-cultural’, so EHM entered a float in the parade showing how multicultural its workforce is.

EHM is the Merry Muster’s major sponsor and this year 10 volunteers from the mine also helped to man the bar on the Saturday night

EHM’s Support Services Manager, Randy Forget (Canada), and Human Resources Superintendent, Deirdrie Bushett (New Zealand), lead EHM’s

Mardi Gras float through Cloncurry.

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Top Run ChallengeXstrata Zinc and Xstrata Copper teams battled it out on the race track along with nearly 30 other local businesses at this year’s Top Run Challenge at the Mount Isa Go Kart Track.

Team zinc represented by Tony Ross and Phil Sharam managed to scrape through with a slight lead of 1.02 seconds on team copper made up of Steve de Kruijff and Paul Telford, finishing in a time of 130.17 seconds. However it was Australian Sweeper Company who flew in from the Gold Coast who took out this year’s title.

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines was gold sponsor at this year’s event, hosted by the Mount Isa Go Kart Club.

“There was a brilliant turn-out of over 600 people to this year’s event. We couldn’t have done it without the fantastic support of Xstrata Mount Isa Mines and all of our other sponsors,” said Adam Kuzmanovic, PR Officer for Mount Isa Go Kart Club.

There was fun for all the family at this year’s event. “We really wanted to make this a family affair. There were train rides, a merry go round, jumping castle and face painting.

“Shane Bax even performed a few stunts on his trail bike,” said Adam

CalendarSeptember3 New starter’s induction (Mount Isa)

5-6 Birdsville Races (Birdsville)

6 Mayoress’ Ball (Mount Isa)

10 Bowen Community Information Session

Industrial Technology Roadshow (Townsville)

11 Bowen Community Partnership Function

Industrial Technology Roadshow (Mount Isa)

12 RAW Metal (Mount Isa Civic Centre)

13-16 Cloncurry Art Show

19 School holidays begin (Qld)

20 Casa Grande Ball (Mount Isa)

24-26 Mount Isa Fishing Classic (Mount Isa)

October1 New starter’s Induction (Mount Isa)

6 School resumes (Qld)

10 Townsville Service Awards Dinner (Townsville)

11-12 Xstrata Greekfest

18 Battle of the Mines (Cloncurry)

20 Student free day (Qld)

24 Xstrata Copper Anniversary Dinner (Mount Isa)

31 Xstrata Zinc Anniversary Dinner (Mount Isa)

November1-3 EHM Shutdown

5 New Starter’s Induction (Mount Isa)

4 Melbourne Cup

14 Xstrata Copper Anniversary Dinner (Mount Isa)

Isa Squashways team, Rachel Baker (left) and Danielle Slade (right).

Steve de Kruijff unlucky not to take a top time for team copper after his impressive spinout.

Phil Sharam carves up the race track for team zinc.

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Acclimatisation and dehydrationExercising or working in heat particularly in the hotter months of the year can cause dehydration and heat stroke if a person has not acclimatised to the heat. Acclimatisation involves gradual physical changes that your body undergoes to adjust to changes in environment, such as increasing temperature.

Someone not acclimatised to the heat may experience multiple symptoms when exercising in hot weather such as:

Body overheating due to inefficient sweating;

Loss of excessive salt through sweat; and

Decreased circulating blood volume due to the redirection of blood to the skin for evaporation purposes.

These changes cause decreased blood return to the heart, a rapid weak pulse, and if severe enough may lead to a malfunction of the body’s cooling mechanisms altogether, such as heat stroke.

But not all news is bad. Our bodies have a good ability to adapt to exercising in the heat. To acclimatise to heat, you should perform reduced intensity activity in the hotter conditions for at least two weeks or longer. Adaptations that will occur for your body to acclimatise to heat include the following:

Increased blood (plasma) volume to ensure adequate circulation for working muscles and sweating purposes;

Commencement of sweating at lower temperatures so the body does not get so hot;

Increased sweat rate by up to three times (1.5 to 4 L per hour, which will help to cool your body); and

More dilute sweat, resulting in less salt loss.

So don’t let the heat stop you from exercising. Just take a few precautions. Begin with a lower intensity activity (such as moderate walking); drink plenty of water before, during and after exercise; don’t exercise in the heat of the day; and protect your skin from the sun damage through

‘slip, slop, slap’.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Gemini Medical Services Mount Isa Telephone 4744 2242

Queensland Government Department of Employment and Industrial Relations www.deir.qld.gov.au

Curtain University School of Physiotherapy http://physiotherapy.curtin.edu.au/resources/educational-resources/exphys/00/heat.cfm

New reagent storage facility for supply and utilities

MEDICAL

A new reagent storage facility in the Isa Distribution Centre was completed on Monday 30 June.

The project commenced on 31 March this year and North West Equipment Hire carried out the site preparation, placement of footings and pouring of the slab. This work was completed in just six weeks and required 1,400 tonnes of fill to raise and level the area and 480 cubic metres of concrete for the foundations and the slab.

Following the concrete curing period, Barkly Hire erected the framework and clad the storage facility. The overall dimensions of the new shed are 60 metres x 40 metres x 8.5 metres high with a total floor area of 2,400 square metres.

Congratulations are extended to Peter Blundy, Project Manager, and his team for completing the project safely and without incident and for delivering the project within budget and ahead of schedule.

“The skills, work ethic and compliance with site requirements displayed by both contracting companies and their employees deserve special recognition,” said Peter.

The shed will be used for the storage of bulk reagents and production consumables

The storage facility being erected.

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9 Piece Dining Suite, wooden with glass panels VGC $600. Ph 4743 7368.

Various PS2 and PSP games $20 each. Immaculate condition. Ph 0421 877 466.

Tirfor hand winch GC $150, side steps/rails to suit Hilux 80-83 model could be modified if required $50. Ph Paul 4743 6662 a/h.

350 Chev Long Motor, Virgin block. 2 bolt main. Ready for rebuild. $200 ono. Ph 0423 826002.

Gouldians Finches $20-$30 each ono. Ph 4743 9805.

Camping Trailer with double bed, good condition $5,500 ono. Drum kit transport cases 5 pieces $150. Battery Powered Adult Scooter $800 ono. Assorted camping gear. Ph 4749 1360 or 0431 461 288.

CongratulationsCongratulations to Mitch Crawford (Superintendent Power Distribution) and his wife Kristy-Lee who were married on 21 June at Thredbo.

Congratulations to Liam Dare (Zinc HR) and his wife Naomi who welcomed their daughter Lucy into the world on 18 August. Lucy weighed in at 6 pounds 12 oz.

Employees from Townsville Copper Refinery and Port Operations, Bowen Coke Works, EHM and Mount Isa Mines only are invited to list items for sale. Please contact your Community Relations Department for the classifieds form.

All submissions are due to the Editor by the 3rd business day of each month. Mine to Market will not accept any commercial advertising notices.

2008 Christmas Party datesNovember8 Zinc Christmas Party (Mount Isa)

15 Copper Smelter and Bulk Product Logistics Christmas Party (Mount Isa) EHM Christmas Party (Cloncurry)

21 Finance and Administration Christmas Party (Mount Isa)

22 Bowen Coke Work Christmas Party (Bowen) EHM Christmas Party (Cloncurry)

29 EHM Christmas Party (Cloncurry)

December5 Copper Smelter and Bulk Product Logistics Christmas Party (Mount Isa)

6 Zinc Christmas Party (Mount Isa) MICO Christmas Party (Mount Isa) Townsville Commerical Christmas Party (Townsville) EHM Christmas Party (Cloncurry)

12 MICO Christmas Party (Mount Isa)

Classifieds

Congratulations to Kassandra Morrision who correctly guessed that last month’s photo competition is part of the picture shown in ‘Speed cameras reduce levels of raised dust’

Can you guess this month’s photo competition? You will find the answer somewhere in this publication.

For your chance to win, email cpeters@xstratacopper.com.au before Friday 12 September.

The winner will receive a double movie voucher and have their name published in the next issue of Mine to Market