Mine to Market March-April 2012 - Mount Isa Mines

No. 112 • MARCH/APRIL 2012MINE TO MARKETXstrata DifferenceCharlie Sartain’s visitShave for a cure

No. 112 • MARCH/APRIL 201221 24OperationsXstrata Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Charlie Sartain’s visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Mount Margaret Mining Project advancing . 3MICO shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11MICO continuous Improvement project. . . 11Simply Outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Xstrata Technology leading the way . . . . . . 20Bowen Ram Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Up CloseMike Westerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9SafetySafety innovation award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Our StoriesJames Windisch – Zinc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Kate McCutcheon – EHM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Shaun Byrnes – Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Bob Griffin – Townsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27EnvironmentEHM TED expanded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5St Joseph’s Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26HealthDon’t let the flu bugknock you out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28CommunityHistoric rail ambulance back on display . . . . 4EHM operations recovered from rain . . . . . . 5Xstrata Mount Isa MinesSchool Bursary Program 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . 8Mount Isa’s oral health building . . . . . . . . . 16Crime prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Award winning flying doctorbase officially opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Isa Library lives on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23The Smith Family graduation ceremony . . . 23Shave for a cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Our peopleTwenty, thirty forty years… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630 Years and many milestones . . . . . . . . . . . 7History in the making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Vacation Students visit our operation . . . . . 13Campbell clan return underground . . . . . . 13Welcome new apprentices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Xstrata Graduate Programwelcomes 48 new graduates . . . . . . . . . . . 17QRC Resources Awards for Women . . . . . . 19NoticesXstrata Super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Announcements, In Memoriam,Accommodation, For Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29From the COO’sThe health and safety of our workforcecontinues to be our key focus in 2012, withour efforts and commitment to providing aninjury-free safe work environment supportedby a strong safety performance in March.Since the acquisition of Mount Isa Mines byXstrata in 2003, we have made considerableimprovements in our safety performance. In March2012 North Queensland Copper Operationsachieved a milestone, recording no medicaltreatment, restricted work or lost time injuries atany of our operations. A Total Recordable InjuryFrequency Rate of 5.4 is an 82.2% improvementfrom 2004 figures. The improvement in this safetymeasure demonstrates that it is achievable for theworkplace to be free of recordable injuries.This performance also supports our SafetyLeadership Program which reinforces theeffectiveness of a risk based approach to preparingfor work. When we consider; ‘what we are aboutto do?’, ‘what could go wrong?’, ‘what we canpersonally do to prevent it going wrong?’ and ‘arewe right to start?’, our performance demonstratesthat all accidents are preventable.Steve de KruijffChief Operating OfficerXstrata CopperNorth QueenslandXstrata North Queensland is also committedto the sustainability of north Queensland andcurrently has more than $1.6 billion expansionprojects underway or in planning to expand ourmining operations in the region. But the potentialcan only be reached with a dedicated approach toaddressing the state-wide pressures that industrygrowth is putting on communities.While we continue to grow our operations innorth Queensland, our priority will be to continueto employ locally and relocate new employees andtheir families to the north west where possible.However, to successfully achieve this goal, we needto work closely with local stakeholders to ensurethe quality and availability of housing is addressed.It is only fair that our new recruits to the north westare able to access the facilities and infrastructurethey would expect to find in other regional cities.The socio-economic development of Mount Isaand the region is vital to maintaining a sustainablecommunity through infrastructure development.We look forward to a year of positive growthfor the communities where we operate.Brian HearneChief Operating OfficerXstrata Zinc AustraliaOn the coverGary Birch – IndigenousTraineeship CoordinatorXstrata stock priceXstrata is listed on the Londonand Zurich stock exchanges.£11.02As at 16 April 2012. Xstratashare price on the London StockExchange (XTA.L)Contact the editorInput from all Xstrata NorthQueensland operationsis invited. Any articles,innovations, achievements,ideas or suggestions arevery welcome. Pleasecontact Lara Lavers, XstrataCommunity Relations on email:llavers@xstratacopper.com.auor phone: (07) 4744 2955.The Xstrata Ethics LineThe Xstrata Ethics Line is anindependently run, confidentialfacility providing employees andstakeholders with a means forreporting breaches of Xstrata’sBusiness Principles, policiesor prevailing legislation. Toaccess this line please visitwww.xstrataethics.com orfreecall: 1800 987 310

OperationsXstratadifferenceFrom looking at the frontcover of this edition of Mineto Market, you will havenoticed the fresh look of thepublication, which is a part ofXstrata’s ‘new look and feel’.Throughout the publication, you willappreciate the new layout changes whichhave been implemented, along withadvanced colour and tapestry artwork.New features of the magazine willalso see a focus on bringing the personalstories and journeys of our employees tothe reader.This is just one of the ways we arecommunicating to our people throughtelling their stories as well as our own,and bringing to life what is important tous at Xstrata.Our internet sites have also undergonea make-over with user-friendly updates.mine to market1

Mount MargaretMining ProjectadvancingOur Mount Margaret Mining(MMM) Project has beengaining momentum in recentmonths with significantprogress having been madeon all aspects of the project.OperationsSteve Holland – Field Officer Geology,processing drill core at the E1 North deposit.Road works are underway for a culvert crossingon the Ernest Henry Mining Lease.Our mining lease for the East-West haul road was granted on16 February 2012 and haul roadconstruction is expected tocommence in April.John Twomey – MMM ProjectDirector, said it was an exciting timewith construction of the haul road aboutto commence.“The East-West haul road will link theE1 deposits to Ernest Henry Mining wherethe ore will be processed through ourexisting concentrator,” John said.“We are looking forward to gettingconstruction works underway as it will markan important milestone for the project.”Meanwhile, our drilling team hascompleted in-fill drilling on the E1 mininglease at both the E1 North and Eastopen pit locations to confirm the extentof mineralisation.Drilling is currently progressing atthe E1 South site.Mat Clifford – Senior Mine Geologist,says the drillers have completed 20 holesand drilled around 4,000 metres in totalso far.“We have been working closely with ourcontractor Depco to ensure we achieve ourtargets safely,” Mat said.“We’re pleased to report we’vecompleted all works to date with noincidents having been recorded.”Civil works are expected to commenceon the E1 mining lease in April or May,with the construction of access roadsand infrastructure pads for offices andcrib rooms, maintenance areas, explosivebatching plants and services sheds.“The beginning of infrastructureconstruction will be another significantmilestone for the project since we’ll reallybe able to see some physical progress,”John said.For more information on the project,please refer to the MMM Project FactSheet on our website:www.ernesthenrymining.com.auOn 29 June 2011, XstrataCopper announced that it hadacquired the E1 and Monakoffcopper tenements near ErnestHenry Mining (EHM) fromExco Resources Ltd.The E1 and Monakoff coppertenements are located 8 kilometreseast and 21 kilometres southrespectively of EHM and togetherform our Mount Margaret Mining(MMM) Project.Our MMM Project incorporatesthe development of five small openpit mines, including three at theE1 tenement (known as E1 North,E1 South and E1 East) and two atthe Monakoff tenement (known asMonakoff and Monakoff East).mine to market3

Historic rail ambulanceback on displayCommunityAfter 10 years in storage,Cloncurry’s historic railambulance is back on displayat Mary Kathleen MemorialPark thanks to a project run by theCloncurry Historical Society with supportfrom Ernest Henry Mining (EHM).In late 2010, we provided $30,000 tothe Cloncurry Historical Society for theconstruction of a new display facility tohouse the rail ambulance and other localrailway memorabilia.The new facility was officially openedon 18 March this year and around 50community members watched on as MylesJohnston – EHM General Manager, cut theribbon with assistance from Wayne Tapp –Cloncurry Historical Society President, andCouncillor Colin Ferguson.“It’s a strong part of Cloncurry’shistory as it was convertedto rail especially for use in theCloncurry district, so it‘s justgreat to have it back on displayfor everyone to appreciate– tourists and the community.”Gail Wipaki – Secretary of the CloncurryHistorical Society and Mary KathleenMemorial Park Manager, was extremelyhappy to see the rail ambulance back ondisplay.“The rail ambulance servicedthe Cloncurry area during medicalemergencies between 1954 and 1971when roads were impassable during wetweather,” Gail said.“It was on display at Mary KathleenMemorial Park from the mid 1980’s until2002 when it was moved to the CloncurryAirport for storage since the shed it hadbeen housed in was badly damagedby termites.”Pictured from top right (clockwise):Louise Waters looks at rail memorabiliain the new rail history display facility.Myles Johnston – Ernest Henry MiningGeneral Manager, cuts the ribbon to officiallyopen the new rail history display facility atMary Kathleen Memorial Park with Wayne Tapp– Cloncurry Historical Society President (left) andCouncillor Colin Ferguson (right).Around 50 community members attended theopening of the new rail history display facility.Roderick Macnamara with the historic railambulance.4 mine to market

EHM operations recoveredfrom significant rain eventOur Ernest Henry Miningoperations are back to normalafter a significant amount ofrainfall caused some downtimein late January.When 178 millimetres of rain fell in a24 hour period on 27 and 28 January, wetemporarily suspended our undergroundand surface operations to ensure the safetyof our employees, in line with our standardoperating procedure for handling extremeweather events.EHM TED expandedOn 5 March 2012, we completedan expansion of our TailingsEvaporation Dam (TED) atErnest Henry Mining to increaseits capacity in line with thenew Environmental Authorityconditions issued by theDepartment of Environment andResource Management.The TED is a purpose-built basinformed by a perimeter of embankmentwalls, with its primary function being toOperating resumed in most areas within24 hours of the rain event, but floodingcaused some damage to critical processingequipment in our concentrator, making itimpossible to re-start.Myles Johnston – General Manager,Ernest Henry Mining, said despite theunfortunate weather event, it gave usthe chance to perform a maintenanceshutdown earlier than expected.“We took the opportunity tocommence a maintenance shutdown inour concentrator on 1 February that hadbeen planned to commence later in themonth so we could reduce the amount ofdowntime in the plant,” Myles said.“The shutdown went well and once allworks were completed we recommencedfull concentrator operations on 6 February.“All teams responded well to the rainevent, prioritising safety whilst working tominimise downtime.“I’m pleased to say we don’t expectimpacts on our 2012 production profile aswe plan to make up any shortfall resultingfrom this event throughout the remainderof the year.”contain decant water from our tailingsstorage facility so it can be evaporated.Our TED was originally designed tocontain a one in every 10 year 72 hourrainfall event, however can now containa one in every 100 year 72 hour rainfallevent.The embankment walls of the TEDhave been expanded using approximately480,000 tonnes of material, increasing thestorage capacity of the facility by 4,350mega litres (ML) to a total of 7,000ML.SafetySafetyinnovationawardCongratulations to HastingsDeering who won our 2011Quarter Four InnovationAward at Ernest HenryMining (EHM) with its Cat 793haul truck work platform.The awards are held each quarterto recognise and reward personnelfor identifying and implementingan innovative solution for a process,cost, environmental, health, safety,community issue or risk.The haul truck work platformwas designed and fabricated byMark Zilm – Workshop Fitter, andDorian Stringer – Boilermaker, andprovides an easy and safe platformfor workers to stand on whenperforming maintenance tasks onthe rear of a Cat 793 engine.Previously, workers would climbover the engine and reach downto conduct maintenance work, butwith the use of the platform, they’veimproved their ergonomic position,reducing the risk of sprains, strainsand falls.The platform also provides aplace to safely store tools duringa job.The Concentrator’s metallurgyteam was awarded runner-up for itscreation of a SAG (Semi AutogenousGrinding) Mill Trumpet Platformwhich provides a flat working surfacefor workers to stand on whenperforming maintenance tasks insidethe SAG Mill.A contractor from Hastings Deering kneels onthe work platform which won the Quarter FourInnovation Award, to perform maintenancetasks on the engine of a Cat 793 haul truck.mine to market5

Twenty, thirty,forty years …Anniversary dinners were held for Mount Isa Mines employeescelebrating 20, 30 and 40 years service during February andMarch at the heritage listed Casa Grande.MICOcelebrating20, 30 and40 yearsservice with Mount Isa MinesBack row from left to right: Steve deKruijff, Dave Joseph (30 years), BarryGarner (30 years), Joseph Emblen (30years), Callaghan McCarthy (30 years) andMike Westerman.Front row from left to right:Lee Montgomery (20 years), Mark Smith(30 Years), Christopher Pitt (30 Years),Colin Munns (40 years) and Alan McGill(30 years).ZINCcelebrating 20,30 and 40 yearsservice withMount Isa MinesBack row from L to R: Richard Bawden(30 years), Joe Golling, Vance Martin (20years), Bryant Schwengler, Regan Twible(20 years) and Scott Ezzy.Front row from L to R: Bernard Forde(20 years), Leslie Bannah (40 years), SharonCrossland (40 years), Allan Marshall (30years) and Simon Bulgarelli (20 years).Photography by Roslyn Budd www.outbackphotographics.com.au6 mine to market

In each edition of Mine to Market, wewill bring you an up close and personalchat with one of the General Manager’sfrom our business.In this edition, we will introduce you to Mike Westerman – GeneralManager Mount Isa Copper Operations.Mike WestermanGeneral Manager Mount Isa Copper OperationsWhere did you grow up?I was born in Port Hedland, WesternAustralia and spent most of mychildhood in the Pilbara region.Prior to 1974 we lived on the land andwhen it was time to go to school my familymoved to a little salt mining town calledUseless Loop (real name) and then back tothe Pilbara to work in mining.What attracted you to work in mining?After living and schooling in a miningtown, it seemed like a natural progressionthat I would end up there too. Afterfinishing Year 10 I got an apprenticeship asan Electrical Fitter, however the apprenticemaster convinced me to attend boardingschool and complete Year 12.From there I studied MiningEngineering in Kalgoorlie and have workedin mining ever since.How long have youbeen workingfor Xstrata?I have beenworking forXstrata forfour-anda-halfyears.However prior to Xstrata acquiring MountIsa Mines Ltd (MIM) in 2003, I did workfor Mount Isa Mines for three years, aswell as four years at McArthur River in theNorthern Territory.Prior to becoming General ManagerMICO, what did you do?Over my career I’ve held a wealthof positions. In 2000 I was MiningSuperintendent at X41 Copper Mine, in2003 I became the Mine Manager of theGreater Paraburdoo Operations for RioTinto and in 2007, prior to moving backto Mount Isa, I was the General Manager,Ernest Henry Mining.So why Xstrata?In 2007, there was an opportunity tolead the Ernest Henry Mining Operationthrough a particularly difficult stage of theopen pit and to provide support for a newfeasibility study into underground mining.A number of my previous workcolleagues, who I have a great deal ofrespect for, had gone through thetransition from MIM to Xstrata andwere working in Mount Isa andErnest Henry.“I still remember thegenuine excitementand praise they had forhow Xstrata conductedbusiness. Ultimately, thisconvinced me that Ineeded to be part of it. “What does General Manager MICOmean to you?This is an extremely challenging role. Thereare currently 1,500 Xstrata employeesthat work for MICO, as well as up to 300contractors. This makes it one of thelargest General Manager roles in ourbusiness. Therefore, to be successful it’svital to have good people supporting you.Fortunately we have a number of goodpeople within MICO that are passionateabout the company and about the town.Although we’ve already been operatingfor almost 90 years, I believe that we oweit to the community and the workforceto make this a successful and sustainableoperation for as long as we can.For me personally, I am proud to bepart of this operation and would like tosee us continue to adapt to meet futurechallenges.What is the most challenging part ofyour role?The overall size of the operations canpresent many challenges, and just gettingaround seeing people is difficult. Therenever seems to be enough time in the day.With any mine that has been aroundso long, we are always running intounexpected and unplanned issues. There isa high degree of variability that we need todeal with and this is always challenging.In addition to your role at Xstrata, youare also appointed to the Mining Safety& Health Advisory Committee, whatdoes that involve?This is a tripartite (Industry, Unions,Government) committee that advises theState Minister on matters relating to Safetyand Health in mining. I am the industryrepresentative on this committee, andoverall, I think that we achieve a balancedapproach to advise.What do you enjoy most about living inMount Isa?One of the other reasons that I came backto north west Queensland is for the countrylifestyle. Most of the country areas in otherstates seem to cater predominantly formining or tourism and you don’t get a lotof genuine country people or activitiesliving in these areas.In Mount Isa we are able to have ourhorses close to home and this really keepsus busy on the weekends. The kids are allinvolved in team sports, which tends tokeep them active and there are plenty ofgood formal events that my wife attendsevery year.I think that we’re spoilt for choice inMount Isa.mine to market9

MICO ContinuousImprovement projectThe Conveyance Rope Protector in operationMICOshaftsAt Xstrata, we encourage ouremployees to continuallybring new ideas to the tableon how we can improveour operations.Troy Goodman – Fitter, Shafts andHoisting at Xstrata Copper, has done justthat with his invention of the ConveyanceRope Protector, designed for errormanagement when cutting and burningropes on conveyances.The Conveyance Rope Protector is acylindrical tube (50mm long), fabricatedand complete with hinges and tag line.Glen Allen – Superintendent ShaftsMaintenance, said Troy’s invention hadmany safety benefits and extended the lifeof equipment.“It’s very efficient way of controllingcutting and burning hazards when workingaround conveyance attachments andropes,” Glen said.John (Sid) Edwards – Acting Supervisor (right),presenting Troy Goodman with a $250 voucherfor his invention.Copper ConcentratorEmbraces CIPaul Radulovic – PlantMetallurgist at the CopperConcentrator, is one of manyMICO employees whose CI ideawas successfully implementedinto our operations in 2011.Paul’s Slag ChangeoverRecovery Improvement ControlValve has improved slag metalrecovery by automating controlchangeover and removinghuman error.As a Continuous ImprovementChampion, Paul believes MICO’sCI initiative has improved theCopper Concentrator’s safety,production, environment andfinancial performances.Continuous Improvement Champion – Paul Radulovic – Plant Metallurgist at the Copper ConcentratorIntroduced in early 2011, Mount Isa Copper Operation’s (MICO) ContinuousImprovement (CI) program is designed to ensure the continued sustainabilityof our operations.Based on two components, including Operational Excellence and CI, theprogram is based around ensuring we constantly achieve our targets, and arealways striving to find new and improved methods of the way we do things.Steve Gillam – Continuous Improvement Advisor at MICO Business Supportsaid the CI project was developed to harness ideas from within MICO’s workforce.“We were confident that a lot of ideas existed within the workforce, however,there wasn’t a process in place to capture them,” Steve said.“As such, MICO’s CI department was formed to assist in collecting andimplementing ideas from our employees.”The program is designed to enhance our business by making improvementsin areas such as safety, production, environmental and financial performances.“Almost 300 ideas were received from the workforce last year and giventhat the CI culture is a new concept at MICO, we were very pleased with theworkforce’s response,” Steve said.A large number of these ideas were successfully implemented after beingreviewed using an Idea Ratings Matrix which evaluated completed ideasaccording to the time to implement the idea, cost of the project, value creationand success of the project.Employees responsible for these implemented ideas each received giftvouchers varying in value up to $250.All MICO employees are encouraged to submit CI ideas. Workers canapproach their supervisor with their suggestion, contact any of the CI team,or submit the form available on the Intranet under the CI hotlink.mine to market11

Simply outstandingFour of our employees had theiroutstanding work rewarded in thequarterly Finance and AdministrationDepartment Staff Recognition Awards on30 January at Mount Isa’s Red Earth Hotel.Karen Read – General ManagerFinance and Administration,said the awards recognisethe achievements of ourmost unassuming quiet achievers – theaccountants, office coordinators, clerksand administrative staff who are vital inensuring our operations run smoothly.“The Finance and AdministrationDepartment Staff Recognition Awards area long running initiative, and our way ofsaying ‘thanks’ to the unheralded, hardworkingemployees,” Karen said.Award recipients were chosen from apool of 15 nominees acknowledged fortheir professional excellence, achievementsin customer service and commitment tosafety and training.Katelin Hovi – Financial Services Officer,won The Customer Focus award for herinvaluable contribution to the accountsteam and exemplary service provided tothe contracts department in the processingof contractor and supplier payments.Lenny Buttle – Copper ConcentratorStoreperson, took out the Pride ofWorkmanship award for maintainingthe store he is responsible for in animmaculate manner, along with theuncompromising support he providesto the Copper Concentrator.Dave Warner – TelecommunicationsSuperintendent, took out the SustainableDevelopment award for his commitmentto the safety of our employees and theimpressive standard he applies to his RiskControl Evaluations.Pictured above from left: Mick Fahey – Isa Distribution Centre Yard Receiving Coordinator,Karen Read – General Manager Finance and Administration, Katelin Hovi – Financial ServicesOfficer and Dave Warner – Telecommunications SuperintendentMick Fahey – Isa Distribution CentreYard Receiving Coordinator, won theTraining title for his enthusiasm andcommitment to implementing the IDCforklift driver training programs.“I would like to congratulate ourwinners and thank all of the awardnominees for their dedication to thecompany,” Karen said.Award recipients received$100 dinner vouchers in recognitionof their achievements.“The Finance and AdministrationDepartment Staff RecognitionAwards are a long runninginitiative, and our way of saying‘thanks’ to the unheralded,hard-working members of staffwho play key such roles withinour business,” Karen said.“I would like to congratulateour winners and thank all ofthe award nominees for theirdedication to the company,”12 mine to market

Vacation studentsvisit our operationsCampbellclan returnundergroundAfter living in Ireland for the past 41 years,Martin Campbell returned to his oldstomping ground at Mount Isa Mines withhis brother Joe in March.In 1968, the pair took five days to navigate theroad-trip from Sydney to Mount Isa in search of the“big money” they heard could be made working inthe mines.Joe stayed for 31 years with Mount Isa Minesworking as a Plate Layer, while Martin stayed for threeyears working as a Detonator Crimper (draft miner).Since departing in 1971, Martin hadn’t been backto the mine, let alone Australia, after he returned tohis homeland in Northern Ireland 41 years ago.That was until March 2012 when he made his firsttrip back to Australia in nearly four decades – and hewas eager to take a trip down memory lane and goback underground with his brother Joe.Joe, 71, retired to Brisbane in 1999 after morethan three decades working for Mount Isa Mines, buthe also returned to help with the construction of HardTimes Mine at Outback at Isa many years ago.Joe’s son Tyrone, an Xstrata Mount Isa Minesemployee, took the pair, along with their otherbrother Stevie and his wife Sheila for a tour of theunderground operations at R62.Vacation Work Program students from Xstrata Mount IsaMines and Ernest Henry Mining took the opportunity totour our operations in February.Ernest Henry Mining’s 15 vacation students visitedXstrata Mount Isa Mines, experiencing what it would be like to workat one of the largest underground mining operations in the world.The 86 vacation students based at Xstrata Mount Isa Mines alsogot the opportunity to get a closer look of the operations at ErnestHenry Mine during their 12 week vacation work program.Pictured above from top:Xstrata Mount Isa Mines vacation students get a firsthand look at the ErnestHenry Mine operationsXstrata Mount Isa Mines vacation students take a tour of Ernest Henry MineErnest Henry Mining’s vacation students visited Xstrata Mount Isa Mines on10 February where they experienced what it would be like to work at one ofthe largest underground mining operations in the world.Joe, Martin, Sheila and Stevie Campbell before headingunderground at R62mine to market13

Welcome newapprenticesGive yourfinances a freecheck-up!Xstrata Mount Is Mines welcomed 58 promisingnew apprentices in January as part of its 2012apprenticeship intake.The apprentices will spend the year at the XstrataSkills Centre in Mount Isa as part of their apprenticeship program,with the remainder of the four year apprenticeship spent rotatingthrough different work areas to maximise their exposure to themining industry.In addition to the training delivered at the Xstrata Skills Centreand on the job training, apprentices are also required to attendallocated blocks of study at the local Mount Isa TAFE several timesthroughout their second, third and fourth year.The group is made up of 16 electrical fitter mechanics, 2 radiotechnicians, 2 refrigeration mechanics, 4 auto electricians, 14diesel fitters, 12 fitter and turners, and 8 boilermakers.Dave Watson – Superintendent of the Xstrata Skills Centre, saidan overwhelming number of applications were received this yearfor the apprenticeship program, with the majority of applicantsinterested in electrical or diesel fitting.“We received 700 applications for the 2012 intake ofapprentices, which was double the number of applicants from theprevious year,” said Dave.“Xstrata runs one of the largest apprenticeship programsin north Queensland with on-site training and tailored trainingcourses, allowing apprentices to develop specific skills in order toincrease their expertise and competency.“Seventy per cent of the group is from Mount Isa, which isgreat because the program is providing real employment andskills opportunities for people living in the region.”Of the 58 apprentices selected, there are eight females madeup of 5 electricians, 1 radio tech, 1 auto electrician, and 1 fitterand turner. Fifteen of the apprentices have also come throughthe school based programs from previous years and we are alsoassisting Ernest Henry Mining to train a mechanical apprentice.In addition to the apprenticeship program, Xstrata is alsoemploying 20 School Based Trainees who will undertake aCertificate 2 in Surface Extraction Operations. This programis designed to give the students an understanding of what isinvolved in each trade as well as get them ready and qualifiedto work on site.Apprentices started work on 30 January.14 mine to marketIn life we often consult experts to help us, for example tokeep our health in order we visit a doctor, or to keep ourcars in good shape we see a mechanic. And, just like werefer to these experts, it’s important to ensure that ourfinances get the expert attention they deserve.While getting financial advice may seem daunting orexpensive, the truth is it can be very cost effective and may bea great way to ensure that your hard earned money is workinghard for you. To help get the ball rolling, Momentum WealthSolutions* is offering you a free Financial Fitness consultation.These one-hour consultations give you the opportunity tospeak with a Licensed Financial Adviser about financial topicssuch as:• budgeting;• reducing debt;• tax effective investment strategies;• the best ways to invest your money;• creating a short-term or long-term financial plan;• super savings; and• transition to retirement strategies.Best of all, this consultation is free! The Advisers will be visitingseveral sites on different dates, but it’s important to make abooking so you don’t miss out!LOCATIONMount IsaBrisbaneTownsvilleCloncurryDATE30th May, 31st May, 1st June14th May, 16th May, 18th May21st May, 22nd MayContact HR for datePlease note that the first Financial Fitness discussion is free,but any further meetings and advice with the Financial Adviseror Financial Advice Service will be at your expense. Any feescharged are agreed in consultation with your financial adviserbefore your specific financial goals are examined.Did you know?If you’re a member of Xstratasuper you can accessfree, phone-based general advice about your super?Or if you require more personalised advice, we can put youin touch with a Licensed Financial Adviser, and the initialconsultation is free! To get general or personal advice,call a Member Services Consultant on 1300 55 7586.*Momentum Financial Advice service is delivered by GWM AdviserServices (GWMAS) Limited (ABN 96 002 071 749) trading as MomentumFinancial Advice AFSL 230692.

KateMcCutcheon’sstoryEHM“I am a strong advocate for women pursuing professional careers inthe mining industry. When I was at school a career in the resourcesindustry for women was not encouraged or promoted, I provideparticular emphasis on highlighting the exciting opportunities acareer in the industry can provide to women.”Receiving runner-up in the GenderDiversity section highlights thatthe work I continually pursue toopen up many women’s eyesand minds to the endless opportunitiesthat exist in the mining industry isbeing recognised.As a Mining Engineer at Ernest HenryMining’s Mount Margaret project I amalways challenged and put to the test: in2011 with completing the Ernest Henrypit and now in 2012 bringing the MountMargaret Project online.Being a part of the project executionteam at Mount Margaret, my role involvesmine design and scheduling, infrastructureand waste dump designs as well as settingup engineering systems such as drill andblast parameters and mine planningsystems. Once production commencesmy role will transition into a medium termplanning role where I’ll be responsible forproduction schedules and quarterly plans.I’ve recently returned from a three monthsecondment at Xstrata Zinc’s HandlebarHill Open Cut operations in Mount Isa tocomplete my 12 months on machineryrequired for the Quarry Managers Ticket.While my job at Mount Margaret keepsme busy, on my days off I regularly attendresource industry related conferences,workshops and network events to not onlyshare my own experiences in the resourcesindustry but to also encourage otherwomen and students to consider a careerin the industry.A career achievement to date wouldbe presenting at the AusIMM NewLeaders Conference about managingblast interactions between open pit andunderground operations at EHM. Thiswas a chance to share my technicalknowledge about my work experiencesand to demonstrate to students and youngprofessionals that graduates can providemajor input into mining operations andhave their ideas implemented.I have been an engineering ambassadorat the University of New South Waleswhich entailed promoting engineering tostudents at careers fairs, schools and beenthe face of UNSW Engineering on theundergraduate prospectus.I’m also currently studying my Mastersin Geotechnical Engineering whilstworking full-time. This has been a greatopportunity to continue updating myknowledge while networking with othersin the resources industry. I am on track tocomplete my Masters coursework at theend of this year.Through sharing my experiences atUniversity, my role as a graduate and nowas an Engineer I hope that my experiencescan influence other women to considercareers in the resources industry asI would like to see more women intechnical roles.”“Recognition at therecent QueenslandResources CouncilResource Awards forWomen was a greatopportunity to meetwith successfulpeople in theminerals industry.”mine to market15

Xstrata graduate programwelcomes 48 new graduatesThis year’s intake of the Xstrata Graduate Program saw48 graduates commence at our Mount Isa Mines operations.The Graduate Program is designed to provideprofessional development opportunities to individualswho have come straight out of university. The twoyearprogram provides a constant learning experienceas they convert theory into practical hands-on work.This year’s intake of graduates was selected from over2500 applicants, with the graduates ageing between 21 and49 and 35 per cent being female.Mining Engineers and Geologists make up the majority ofthe graduates, who came from all over Australia, with 45 percent from Queensland universities.The program also includes one student from theUnited Kingdom.The Graduate Program ties in well with the Vacationand Scholarship Programs to help develop students intopotential leaders in the mining industry.Sue Wicks – Human Resources Advisor, Xstrata MountIsa Mines, responsible for coordinating the Graduate andVacation programs, said that 15 of the current graduateintake had taken part in our Vacation Program.Louise Faint, Belinda Wong,Ashleigh Job , Julia Miller“The number of graduates thathave transitioned from ourVacation Program provides apositive sign that our program issuccessfully assisting Xstrata torecruit high calibre graduates,“Sue said.Steve de Kruijff – Xstrata Copper North QueenslandChief Operating Officer, officially welcomed thegraduates, with the event attended by General Managersand Managers from Xstrata Copper and Xstrata Zinc.Maurice Nyilimana, Liam Giudes,Samuel Dudley, Lauren Raggatt.Xstrata Mount Isa Mine’s 2012 graduatesmine to market17

CommunityCrime preventionMine to Market ispleased to announcethe commencementof a new crimepreventionpartnership with theQueensland PoliceService. In a regularfeature for themagazine, Mine toMarket will provideinformation fromMount Isa police,covering crime andother policing issuesin the area.Mount Isa District Crime PreventionCoordinator Sergeant Glen Arrold saidActing Detective Sergeant MichaelPage initiated the partnership to helpcommunicate with mine industry workerswho may be able to assist police withreducing crime in the community.“We have such a large variety ofworkers, locals and FIFO’s on the mine site,and getting messages of crime preventionto them can be difficult,” Acting DetectiveSergeant Page said. “The Mine to Marketarticles will ensure that mining industrymembers are up-to-date with crime andpolicing issues around the town and withinthe work place.”Locking doors and windows‘Lock it or lose it’ – that’s the messagefrom police. Despite heavy mediacoverage, police continually receivecomplaints of break and enters andstealing from vehicles. In the majority ofthese reported offences, vehicles andproperty were left unsecured. This leavesyou and your property vulnerable toopportunistic crime. Unlocked vehiclesand homes are being targeted, andwhen dealing with offenders, police haveestablished that offenders will by-passa locked house or car and look for anunsecured home or car to break into.“Almost 80% of break and enters andstealing from vehicles involved unlockedproperty recently: People need to lock upand not become victims of crime,” saidSergeant Arrold.Police have noticed an increase ininformation being received from thepublic about the suspicious behaviourof possible offenders. The community iscongratulated for looking out for eachother, including vigilance when it comesto their neighbours and workplaces. Policeencourage the public to be on the lookoutfor crime in the community and continueto report any suspicious behaviour topolice. The more information we get, thehigher the success rate we will have instopping this type of crime.If you see something suspiciouscall Mount Isa Police Station on4744 1111, Crime Stoppersanonymously on 1800 333 000,or for non-urgent matters, thinkPolicelink on 131 444.18 mine to market

Queensland Resources CouncilResources awards for WomenOur RAW womenFour of our employees, includingone school-based trainee, havebeen recognised for their hard workand continued leadership at theQueensland Resources Council’s ResourcesAwards for Women ceremony held inBrisbane on Thursday 8 March 2012.Michele Todd – Xstrata Zinc Open PitProduction Supervisor at Handlebar HillOpen Cut, was the winner of the Operatorcategory, while Bryony Andrew – MountIsa Copper Operations DevelopmentManager, received a highly commended inthe Overall Category.The Junior Award was won by ourschool-based trainee Caitlyn Gardner,while Kate McCutcheon – MiningEngineer at Ernest Henry Mining, receivedthe runner-up award for the GenderDiversity category.The awards, which coincide withInternational Women’s Day, recognise thecontribution and achievement of women inthe resources sector and promote genderdiversity within the mining industry.Brian Hearne – Chief Operating Officer,Xstrata Zinc Australia, said Michele wasthe first woman to be appointed as asupervisor within our open pit operationsand her recognition as Queensland’s topfemale operator this year is well deserved.“Michele leads a team that worksreliably and safely, and is also a wellregarded member of the Mount Isacommunity – we congratulate her on hersuccess,” Brian said.Steve de Kruijff – Chief OperatingOfficer, Xstrata Copper NorthQueensland, said it was important tocelebrate the achievements of womenwho have built successful careers in themale-dominated industry.“These awards provide us with theopportunity to highlight the hard work anddedication many women, who are enteringthe resource industry, bring to the job eachday,” Steve said.“Our Junior Awards recipient CaitlynGardner is an excellent example of howwe can continue to mentor, develop andprovide opportunities to women of all agesin the resource sector.“Women contribute to not only thediversity of our workplace but also bringa different perspective to many tasks,including operational, undertaken in theworkplace on a daily basis which add valueto the resource industry as a whole.”We would like to congratulate allemployees who nominated for the QRCawards and thank them for their dedicationto the company and the mining industry.Our four employees attended theQRC’s International Women’s Daybreakfast on 8 March in Brisbane toaccept their awards.Operator Award – Michele Todd, Xstrata ZincHandlebar Hill Open Pit MineThe Operator Category was won by XstrataZinc’s Michele Todd who has been workingat Xstrata Mount Isa Mines for more than sixyears, first at Black Star Open Pit and now atHandlebar Hill Open Pit where Michele leadsa team of around 15 operators as a productionsupervisor. As an Indigenous Australian,Michelle is inspired and motivated to providea better future for herself and her family.Michele is the first female to hold a productionsupervisor role at our open pit operations.Junior Award – Caitlyn Gardner,Mount Isa MinesCaitlyn Gardner, a school-based trainee atXstrata Mount Isa Mines, received the JuniorAward for her enthusiasm and determination tocomplete an Auto Electrician Apprenticeshipfollowing her Year 12 studies, as well as herpassion for the resource industry. Caitlyn’sdedication and commitment was also evidentduring her work experience at Xstrata,achieving excellent and above averagecompetency in all assessable attributes.Gender Diversity Champion – Runner upKate McCutcheon, Ernest Henry MiningXstrata Copper’s Kate McCutcheon from ErnestHenry Mining received the runner-up award forthe Gender Diversity Champion category forher ongoing commitment to be an ambassadorto all women, and for her passion to influenceother women to consider careers in theresources industry.Overall Award – highly commended BryonyAndrew, Mount Isa MinesBryony Andrew, who is Xstrata Mount IsaCopper Operations Development Manager,received a highly commended for the OverallAward for her key role in the undergroundoperations and development at XstrataCopper’s Mount Isa Copper Operations. Aspart of Bryony’s role as Development Manager,she is ultimately responsible for more than300 underground employees. Bryony is alsoa mentor and role model to a number ofgraduate students at Xstrata Copper. Bryonyis the first ever female operational manager atXstrata’s Mount Isa Copper Operations.mine to market19

XstrataTechnologyleadingthe wayOperationsRobotic Cathode StrippingMachine – “the first of its kindin the world” – outlines theprogressive, forward-thinkingfrom Xstrata TechnologyMore than a year of trials and testingfrom Xstrata Technology (XT) culminatedin the installation and commissioning ofa new Robotic Cathode StrippingMachine (RCSM) at Lady Annie Minein December 2011.The RCSM – a joint project between XT,Mesco and CST Mining – is the first of itskind in the world.John Doolan – General ManagerTankhouse Technology at XT, said theTownsville team played an important rolein manufacturing the RCSM.Robotic Cathode Stripping Machine“This has been the culmination ofseveral years of development and trialworks carried out with the robots byXT personnel in Townsville, led by OlaEriksson – Tankhouse Engineering andManufacturing Manager,” John said.“The concept has been successfullydeveloped, trialled and patented by XT,giving us another ‘first’ in the world ofCopper Tankhouse Technology.”The use of robots in stripping machineshas been around for many years, and wasfirst introduced to the industry by XT’sCanadian technology group, when therobots were used for material handling only.“Our Townsville engineers saw theopportunity to take this to the next levelso they developed a machine that usesthe robots to not only pick and place thecathode plates, but also strip and handlethe copper cathode deposit from themotherplate,” John said.The RCSM is now in production at LadyAnnie Mine and is capable of operating ata capacity of 114 cathodes per hour.The RCSM uses two 600kg payloadrobots with patented end-of-arm toolingfor cathode plate handling and stripping.“Congratulations and special thanksmust go to all involved,” John said.Bowen Ram CarUser-friendly: The upgraded Ram Car at BowenCoke Works has been a welcome addition atthe Bowen Coke Works.After 34 years of operation,the Ram Car at Bowen CokeWorks has been replaced withan advanced model.The original Ram Car was originally asecond hand purchase in 1977, boughtto push the charge of coking coal out ofthe 52 ovens at the end of the three-daycooking cycle.The project of replacing the Ram Carcommenced as the operations at BowenCoke Works continue to work towards asafer working environment, and ensuringreliable production.One of the primary aims of the projectwas to eliminate regular issues such asbroken bearing housings, the Ram Carbeing pushed off the railway track, andthe spillage of coke when the ram bladeretracts from the oven.In September 2011, the initial assemblyof the Ram Car began at the TownsvilleCopper Refinery (CRL).In December 2011, the Ram Car wasmobilised to Bowen Coke for a trial fitting,and then commissioned over two weeks.Delivery of the Ram Car was an earlyChristmas present for the Bowen Coketeam, said Bruce Coles – SuperintendentXstrata Zinc Bowen Coke.“The new ram car is much safer andmore reliable to operate,” Bruce said.“As with all new equipment there is aperiod of adjustment, but the new car issmoother, quieter and more comfortableto operate. Once the operators becomemore accustomed to operating the newmachine it will be much more efficient.”A new owners manual has also beendeveloped to provide in-depth operatingand maintenance instructions for trainingpurposes, due to the car having newfeatures, and in the event of a randomfailure, set procedures are in place.Huge thanks must be given to JustinRemmer and staff at CRL whom assistedwith this project across the projects life.20 mine to market

Award winning Flying Doctorbase officially opensCommunityThe Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), Queensland Section,officially opened its redeveloped Mount Isa Base onSaturday 25 February with thanks to a $2 million contributionfrom Xstrata Mount Isa Mines.The new multi-million dollar buildingis the first of its kind for the RFDSand gives the organisation thecapacity to provide new mentalhealth, nutrition and other allied healthservices to the Mount Isa region.The new base’s outstanding design hasalso been recognised, recently taking outthe title of the Walter and Oliver TunbridgeAward for Building of the Year in the NorthQueensland Regional Architectural Awards.RFDS Queensland Section ChiefExecutive Officer Nino Di Marco saidthe new building was an investment ina growing demand for services.“This is a purpose-built complexwith room for expansion andgrowth of RFDS programs in theMount Isa region,” Nino said.Brian Hearne – Xstrata Zinc AustraliaChief Operating Officer, said communityresearch had shown a real need for theservices provided by the RFDS.“Last year, our Community AttitudesSurvey conducted in Mount Isa found thehighest priority issue of concern to theparticipants was the need for improvedcommunity services and facilities,”Brian said.“This includes health servicesparticularly in the area of mental health.“These areas are therefore a majorfocus of our future planning for theXstrata Community Program inNorth Queensland.”Steve de Kruijff – Xstrata Copper NorthQueensland Chief Operating Officer saidthe $2 million commitment by XstrataMount Isa Mines had a dual benefit forXstrata’s workforce and the community.“We fully appreciate the importanceof the RFDS and their services particularlywhen emergencies unfortunately occur. Thisis a good example of how our industry cansupport the growth of communities,”Steve said.Nino also thanked the Mount Isa businessesand suppliers who worked on the complex.As well as housing RFDS employees, thenew base now has the capacity to providemental health and social and emotionalwellbeing services onsite with severaldedicated patient consultation rooms formingpart of the new development.Pictured above:Top: The redeveloped Mount Isa RFDS BaseFrom left: Kalkadoon elder Uncle Clive Samundertaking a traditional Smoking Ceremony at theRFDS base openingRFDS history on the boardwalk at the new baseBrian Hearne – Chief Operating Officer, Xstrata ZincAustralia (left); Mark Gray – Chairman of the RFDSQueensland section Board; and Steve de Kruijff– Chief Operating Officer, Xstrata Copper NorthQueenslandmine to market21

Shaun Byrnes’storyOur People“As apprentices we allhave something uniqueto bring to the table, andthis diversity means myworkmates are alwayschallenging me to thinkdifferently – that’s thebest thing about workingat Xstrata.”This year, 34-year-old Shaun Byrnescourageously embarked on a newcareer adventure. Driven by hislove of machines and passion fortinkering with “big boys toys” Mount IsaGolf Clubs’s former Head Greenkeeperenlisted in Xstrata Mount Isa Minesapprenticeship program. For this matureagediesel fitting apprentice, shifting gearsis turning out to be quite the career move.“Starting again from the beginningwhen you’re in your 30’s can be prettyscary, but where else do you get anopportunity to jump on the mining boombandwagon and get paid to receive aqualification that will serve you for life. I’mgrabbing this opportunity with both handsand not letting go!”I’m the kind of person that loves theoutdoors and doing something thatchallenges me every day. The miningindustry appealed to me because it’salways changing, and to succeed in thisindustry you have to be able to thinkcreatively to find simple solutions tocomplex problems. Plus, the size andscope of the machines are beyondanything a diesel fitter would encounter inany other industry!I worked with a lot of machinerythrough my job at the golf club, so I knewthe basics of engine mechanics and howto use different types of manual tools. It’sgoing to be awesome working on the fleetof mega-machines we have, especiallydown in the Black Star Pit. I’m dying toget my hands dirty working on one ofour 200 tonne CAT dump truck engines.I’ve even heard talk of a Leibherr R9800excavator floating around one of Xstrata’slocal operations; two 1,492 kilowatt, 2000horse power V16 engines moving over 800tonnes of metal. That’s my idea of heaven.When I finish I want to start out in theworkshops doing rebuilds, and then I’dlove to experience working underground.It doesn’t matter how old you are, howmuch experience you have or whetheryou’re a man or a woman. As apprenticeswe all have something unique to bringto the table, and this diversity means myworkmates are always challenging me tothink differently – that’s the best thinkabout working at Xstrata.”22mine to market

Isa librarylives onMount Isa City Library has a newtemporary home thanks to Xstrata afterwe handed the keys to Rotary House toMount Isa City Council in March.To accommodate the library, RotaryHouse underwent extensive renovationswhich included structural repairs tothe building exterior, electrical repairsand upgrades, installation of internalpartitioning, refit of the bathrooms, andinternal and external painting.Steve de Kruijff – Chief OperatingOfficer Xstrata Copper North Queensland,emphasised the importance of ensuringthe library re-opened for the Mount Isacommunity.“A library is a vital community resourcethat helps shape our future generations,”Steve said.“With Mount Isa’s library closed due toextensive storm damage, we are happy tobe able to offer the council a temporarylocation, free of charge, so the libraryservices can recommence.Steve praised Xstrata’s hard workingteam for delivering the renovations on atight timeframe.“Our Building Services team havedone a fantastic job and have undertakenextensive renovations which have broughtRotary House up to speed with thelibrary’s requirements.“The project has also involved ourIndigenous Trainees who played a vitalrole in clearing the property, installing anirrigation system, landscaping the lawn andrepatching the driveways,” he said.Around $100,000 has been invested byXstrata into Rotary House to accommodatea safe and pleasant modern facility forour community.External Affairs and Planning Manager, Ross Thompson assists Smith Family CEO, Dr Lisa O’Brien inhanding out graduation certificates.The Smith FamilyGraduation CeremonyCommunityIn March, Xstrata Copper NorthQueensland’s Corporate Affairsteam attended The Smith FamilyGraduation Ceremony in Brisbaneto celebrate the achievements ofgraduating high school and tertiaryLearning for Life students.The Learning for Life programsupports disadvantaged children andyoung people through their education,from pre-school and primary school, tohigh school and on to tertiary studies ifthey choose.The Smith Family has been a valuedpartner of ours through the XstrataCommunity Program Queensland (XCPQ)since 2008, and we were proud tosponsor the event.Our initial threeyear partnershipwith the SmithFamily assistedmore than 450disadvantagedQueensland school children and theirfamilies in gaining greater access toeducational opportunities.Last year, we extended ourpartnership for a further two years tosupport the development of greatercomputer literacy among 240 studentsin Queensland.In particular, this new partnership ishelping disadvantaged Queenslandersby enabling students to gain competencyin operating a personal computer,conducting online research, personalbanking, preparing a resume and jobapplications, preparing for job interviewsand using email.Caption (L to R): Steve de Kruijff – Chief OperatingOfficer Xstrata Copper North Queensland(left), Astrid Hancock – Library Coordinator andCouncillor John Molony – Mayor of Mount Isa, startstacking books in the temporary library facility.The Xstrata CopperNorth QueenslandCorporate Affairsteam accepts agift from the SmithFamily CEO forXstrata Copper’scontributions.mine to market23

Shave for a cureCommunityDuring March, XstrataMount Isa Mines (MIM)and Ernest Henry Mining(EHM) employees raisedmore than $33,000 bybravely shaving theirheads and colouringtheir locks in supportof the LeukaemiaFoundation’s World’sGreatest Shave.Departments from all over ourMIM operations dug deep on15–17 March to donate for thecharity, resulting in some fantasticfundraising outcomes.In total, XMIM raised over $22,500 – anoutstanding achievement.At EHM, more than $10,000 was raisedfor the Leukaemia Foundation, doublingthe targeted amount of $5,000.The World’s Greatest Shave raisesfunds for the Leukaemia Foundation’simportant work – providing free practicaland emotional support to people withblood cancer and their families, as well asinvesting millions in research.Since 1998, over a million people haveshaved or coloured their hair, raising inexcess of $120 million.Thank you to everyone whoparticipated in our fundraising efforts thisyear. Your support is greatly appreciated.EHM: Good sport Jason “Cluffy” Cluff– Underground Infrastructure MaintenanceSupervisor, was brave enough to colour hisentire body blue.Jenaya Storey – Social Club Secretaryand organiser of our involvement in theWorld’s Greatest Shave, said there’s been alot of effort and support towards this yearsfundraising for the Leukaemia Foundation.“Last year we raised $2,000so we’re extremely happy tohave exceeded our target of$5,000 set by the LeukaemiaFoundation,” Jenaya said.“Part of the funds raised stay in northwest Queensland which helps to ensurethat leukaemia patients and their familieshave access to world-class supportservices and that vital research into acure continues. From the 41,000 nightsof free accommodation provided by thefoundation during 2010–2011 to regionalpatients undergoing treatmentin Townsville or Brisbane, more than1,200 nights for patients were from northwest Queensland.”“Thanks to everyone who sacrificedtheir locks and looks and to everyonewho contributed funds for a muchneeded cause.”24 mine to market

MIM: On the morning changeover atXstrata Copper’s R62 platform, employeestook enjoyment in their colleagues partingways with their precious hair.Don Healy – Long Term PlanningMining Maintenance at Xstrata Copper,was the first to have his locks cut.“It’s a very good cause, and that sort ofmoney is pretty good for a haircut.”Like most people, Don has beenaffected by loved ones who have sufferedfrom cancer – his father died of liver cancer,and his wife’s uncle died of lymphoma.The new look might even become apermanent fixture on Don’s head, proudlysaying he might not even grow it back.Don’s colleague, Tony Campbell –Superintendent for Maintenance Services,was the next in line for a trim.“I’ve got a couple of family memberswith cancer and I’m getting right behindMovember too,” Tony said.Luke Crick – Senior Technical Advisorfor Planning and Reliability for MobileMaintenance, was given the job of cuttingDon and Tony’s hair, but after his dutieswere finished, in true spirit of the concept,Luke himself was talked into losinghis locks.Pictured above:Brendan Callaghan – Sustainable DevelopmentManager, was ‘branded’ with the Ernest HenryMining logo as part of our fundraising effortsfor the World’s Greatest ShaveAround 30 people took part in our shave andcolour events held for the World’s GreatestShave during March at Ernest Henry MiningGlen Zahner – Pipe Fitter at the Zinc LeadConcentrator, half way through his receivinghis new ‘do’Heine Madarang, Daniel Stroud , Kerry Bowerand Sylvia KatonaBert Bragg, Supervisor Convertors at theCopper Smelter, surrenders to the clippers ofJohn Fapani, Secondary Smelting OperationsSuperintendentMatt Dawson, Operations and Maintenancecoordinator at the Zinc Lead Concentrator,bravely gives up his eyebrows for a great causeGraham Guy, Procurement Supervisor at IDC,accessories his new hair perfectlyHazel Myles, Magazine Keeper, GFM C crewlooking very brightBeau McCormick – Operations Supervisor atthe Zinc Lead Concentrator, prepares to bebrave and shaveDon Healy, Luke Crick, Tony CampbellBlack Star Open Cut employees enjoy a BBQprior to the shave kicking offPaul Radulovic, Plant Metallurgist at theCopper Concentrator, gets ready to saygoodbye to his long locksJames Jacobson says goodbye to his dreadsas Bryant Schwengler, General Manager OpenCut Mining, manoeuvres the clippersEarly stages of Hayden Jones’ haircutThe Contracts and Supply team show off theirnew ‘do’sDonovan Forbes, Paste Plant Supervisor atGFM prepares to say goodbye to his 25 yearold mo and Donovan Forbes’ new look!mine to market25

St Joseph’s PrimarySchool studentswith Jessica Ernst– Southern GulfCatchments CommunityEnvironment ProjectOfficer, and Father MickLowcock from the GoodShepherd ParishSchool Group withKalkadoon Elder, UncleClive SamSt Joseph’s Primary SchoolBush Tucker GardenMount Isa’s St Joseph’sPrimary Schoolstudents now havean EnvironmentallySustainable conscience and a green thumbthanks to a 12 month, $10,000 programled by Southern Gulf Catchments andfunded by the Xstrata Community ProgramNorth Queensland (XCPNQ).Southern Gulf Catchments has beenworking with St Joseph’s Primary Schoolon an Environmental Sustainability projectto give students an understanding andappreciation of the environment.The project focuses on issues such asglobal warming, water protection, healthand nutrition, and energy efficiency withthe aim of encouraging a natural passion instudents to serve and protect the earth.An important part of the project wasthe design and establishment of a “BushTucker” garden which commenced inOctober 2011. With the help and supportof Kalkadoon elders, Endemic PlantsMount Isa, and the teachers and staff ofSt Joseph’s Primary School, the gardenwas established with native plants andbushes carefully planted and nurturedby the students.Jessica Ernst – CommunityEnvironmental Project Officer withSouthern Gulf Catchments, said the BushTucker garden has been a rewardingproject for the students.“We’re very grateful to Xstrata forhelping us to bring this program toSt Joseph’s students and to see the“We’re very grateful toXstrata for helping us tobring this program toSt Joseph’s students and tosee the Bush Tucker gardencome to fruition,” Jessica said.Bush Tucker garden come to fruition,”Jessica said.Nathan Pike – General ManagerSustainable Development, XstrataCopper North Queensland said Xstrata’spartnership with Southern Gulf Catchmentshas been delivering successful outcomes.“We are delighted to support SouthernGulf Catchments with our partnershipof almost $500,000 over two years,and we look forward to working withthem to continue improving Mount Isa’ssustainability,” he said.26 mine to market

Bob Griffin’sstoryTownsville“There’s always a new project on thehorizon, and having the opportunityto develop my skills and expand myexperience has been the key driver in mycareer – that’s what keeps me motivated.”In a career that spans 35 years andcounting, there’s not a whole lot ourTownsville Port Operations ActingTraining Coordinator Bob Griffin hasn’texperienced. For Bob, working at Xstrata’sTownsville Port means there’s alwayssomething to look forward to.“Over the years I’ve been here therehave been so many developments andinnovations throughout the Port facility.It’s fantastic because it means I’ve had theopportunity experience and learn all aboutthe different aspects of our operations.”I started out in my career way back in‘76. I was a member of the loading crewat the Copper Refinery (CRL) Tank House.Back then, everything was done manually;there were no automated machines toload and strip the cells. It was hard, hotwork; the anodes were lifted into the cellsby crane in bundles of ten and had to bespaced out by hand – it was a differenttime. Nowadays, our machines are sealedand our cabins are air conditioned – it’spretty luxurious in comparison!I look at the environment we workin today and it amazes me how muchtechnology has improved our business.Not just in terms of productivity, but thesafety of our operations.I remember when we started rolling outour new ISA Process technology in the late‘70s. In the early days, I guess we wereworried about what the technology wouldmean for us – would we be replaced withmachines? During the transition, I movedaround working for Mount Isa Minessubsidiary business Townsville Transportand Services (TTS). One day I wouldbe unloading rail wagons of lead slabsfrom Mount Isa and transporting coppercathode, copper cake and billet fromCRL to the docks for export, and the nextI’d be transporting frozen meat from theStuart and Ross River meatworks to SuterPier or working in the North QueenslandWool store. Looking back, while thetransition to automated machinery seemedscary at first, it meant I got the chance toexperience a wide range of job roles acrossthe Port operations through my work atTTS. And here I am, still in the business,33 years later ...I’d say the highlight of my career wasworking on the Bulk Handling Terminalupgrade project in ’82. I got to play a rolein constructing the new tippler, offices andstorage shed. Seeing a project of that scaleprogress from start to finish was a valuablelearning experience. When constructionwas finished, I decided to stay on as part ofthe Port Operations team.The Bulk Handling Terminal is in theprocess of relocating to Berth 8 of theTownsville Port where it will have a new,state-of-the-art ship loader and conveyorsystem. My role will be to ensure thetransition goes off without any issues.That means pulling together new trainingpackages for our operators and supervisingthe training of the crews. It’s a big job, butfor me the reward is in the challenge.Over the years, while there have beenhuge technological and operationaldevelopments, the biggest changes havebeen in the field of safety and health.Today, we’re all so much more aware ofthe risks associated with our work. In the“bad old days”, maintaining a safe workenvironment was almost seen as a brickwall that stopped us getting the job done.Since then, there’s been a big attitudeshift; we understand that being safe onthe job actually increases our operationalproductivity, and helps us to make sureeveryone gets to go home to their familiesat the end of the day. That’s what’sreally important.The constant change and developmentmeans you never really stop learning.There’s always a new project on thehorizon, and having the opportunityto develop my skills and expand myexperience has been the key driver in mycareer – that’s what keeps me motivated.”mine to market27

Don’t let the flubug knock you out!With winter about to set in, the common coldor flu will no doubt rear its ugly head and withpeople spending more time indoors togetherduring the cooler months, winter is the primetime for the spread of infection.So what exactly is the differencebetween a cold and the flu?Cold and the flu (influenza) areboth caused by viruses, but eachis caused by different viruses and the flutends to be more severe.While someone with a cold mightpresent with a sore throat, blocked nose,cough and sneezing, a person affectedby the flu may experience the samesymptoms as a cold as well as fever,headaches, aches and pains, fatigueand exhaustion.Generally, colds last a few days whilethe flu can last up to two weeks.There are things that you can do tominimise your risk of getting run down,especially during winter.First, it’s important to steer clear of coldand flu viruses which means avoiding thecoughers and sneezers you encounter andnot kissing or sharing drinks and food witha sick person.Also try to wash your hands regularlyand disinfect any surfaces that may housenasty viruses such as phones, table topsand computer keyboards etc.The next step is to get your immunesystem working at its best with three keyingredients: a healthy, balanced diet,regular exercise and sufficient sleep.Another option where the flu isconcerned is vaccination which, if received,should be done so yearly to keep upwith the different viruses that circulatethe community.For more information, or to enquireabout the flu vaccination visitKinetic Health.Phone: (07) 4744 2242Address: Railway AvenueMount Isa, QLD, 482528 mine to market

AnnouncementsCongratulations to Jemma Schweikert (Community Relations) andAndrew Saunders on the safe arrival of their second daughter MadisonJade Saunders, born Tuesday 20 March at 7.35pm, weighing 7.7lb.Madison will be a little sister for Payton (aged 3).Congratulations to Des Albert and Meredith Albert on the birth of theirbaby girl Pippa Jane Albert on 16 February, 2012 at 6:24pm (7lb 13 oz)Brothers: Caleb, Codee, Quinn and Jett. Sisters: Tia, Jorja and CharliCongratulations to Dan and Jacinta Sheehan from Utilities on the birthof their son, Fletcher (Born 07/02/12).In memoriamWe wish to extend our condolences to family, friends and colleaguesof former Mount Isa Mines (MIM) employee Doug Traves, who passedaway on 17 February 2012, in Toowoomba Base Hospital, aged 57 years.Doug started with MIM in 1987, working on 14 level in the undergroundmine as a Micaf Rise Miner. He held this position until he left in 1994.For SalePre-loved Thomas the Tank Engine wooden trains, tracks andaccessories. Total of 148 pieces in really good condition. Cost (new):$2000. For sale $500 (negotiable) Contact Maree on 0412 236 572 fordetails and pictures1977 Toyota Hi Ace, no rego, has 2.7m long steel tray, could make agood trailer. $500 ono. Contact Brett on 07 4743 14951966 International 4x4 van, 318 cu in V8 engine and auto trans, newtyres. No rego. $4000 ono. Contact Brett on 07 4743 14951974 International 4x4 van, 345 cu in V8 engine and auto trans. No rego.$4000 Contact Brett on 07 4743 1495AccommodationMagnetic Island Situated in beautiful Horseshoe Bay on MagneticIsland. Full-time rental or Holiday rent. Two-story, four bedroom, twotoilet, one bathroom house with a big pool in the backyard. Eachbedroom contains a queen size bed, and the house is fully furnished.Available for full-time rental or holiday rent. Contact Jo Lamont on 042353 958 for details.Queenstown, New Zealand – Time Share Unit. Friday to Friday – $400.Fully self-contained, washing machine and dryer, sleeps four. Log ontowww.monad.co.nz and click on Club Pacific Queenstown to checkbooking availability for 2012. Contact Tania on 0421069269 for moredetails.Calendar of eventsApril25 ANZAC Day (Nationwide)27–30 Richmond Fossil FestivalMay1 Xstrata Percival Portrait Award Exhibition (Until 4 July)2 Xstrata Mount Isa Mines New Starters Corporate Induction (Mount Isa)5–6 Gregory River Canoe Marathon (Gregory River)7 Labour Day (Nationwide)9 Ernest Henry Mining Community Information Session (Cloncurry PCYC)13 Mothers Day (Nationwide)14 Mining the North West Conference (Mount Isa)14 Xstrata Mount Isa Mining Expo Opening Function (Mount Isa)15 Mount Isa Community Information Session16–18 Xstrata Mount Isa Mining Expo (Mount Isa)18–28 Mount Isa Eisteddfod24 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea25–27 Burke and Wills Campdraftmine to market29

Shape Up Onlineis an interactivehealth and wellnesswebsite availableto all of ournorth Queenslandemployees and yourfamilies from yourwork intranet orhome internet.How to access Shape Up Onlinefrom your work computer1. Go to the Xstrata Intranet2. Go to the Applications toolbar3. Choose Shape Up Online4. You will need to obtain the verificationcode from the Xstrata Intranet homepageHow to access Shape Up Onlinefrom your home computer1. Go to your internet browser2. Go to www.shapeuponline.com.au3. You will need to obtain the verificationcode from the Xstrata IntranethomepageGo to the Xstrata Intranet to find outmore about Shape Up Online or contactMyra Law on 4744 3013.Ernest Henry Mininginvites you to attend ourCommunityInformation SessionCome along to hear the latest on ourprojects, progress and performance.Myles Johnston – General Manager willbe there to provide updates and answer anyquestions that you may have.Date: Wednesday 9 May 2012Venue: Cloncurry PCYC Youth CentreTime: 5:00pm –Chat with EHM staff andenjoy a sausage sizzle5:30pm – Presentation beginsEveryone is welcomeWe hope to see you there!