Mine to Market March-April 2012 - Mount Isa Mines

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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
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