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1930s–1960sFrom bust <strong>to</strong> boom2012 SD Report highlights<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s scoops<strong>2013</strong> Mining Expo award


No. 129 28 24Community1930s-1960s: From Bust <strong>to</strong> Boom . . . . . . . . 2<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s scoops Most Interactive . . . . . . . . . . . . 10past <strong>to</strong> life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Introducing the new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . 25Xstrata Zinc helps launch new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Our People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Environment . . . . . . 9Water – a precious resource . . . . . . . . . . . . 20OperationsGlencore Xstrata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<strong>Mine</strong>s Rescue teams put <strong>to</strong> the test . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . 6Magnetite production:creating value from waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . 17Winning initiatives: Improved Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<strong>Isa</strong> Terror 13 scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23The Mining Process: Exploration . . . . . . . . 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Safety . . 12Conference <strong>2013</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12HealthXstrata Copper funds vital health . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NoticesAnnouncements, Calendar, For sale . . . . . . 29From the COOsThe now completed merger <strong>to</strong> form GlencoreXstrata has created one of the world’s largestcompanies, operating out of 50 countriesthan 190,000 people.during this time.our local communities, these values and prioritiesOur priorities as Glencore Xstrata are: creatingSteve de KruijffXstrata CopperNorth Queenslandlong-term success requires us <strong>to</strong> prioritise healthperformance. It reports on achievements sucheffective environmental management and overthe communities in which we operate as part ofGlencore Xstrata.Brian HearneXstrata Zinc AustraliaOn the coverHowie Young, WarehouseSupervisor Lady LorettaContact the edi<strong>to</strong>rInput from all our northQueensland operations isinvited. Please contact thellavers@xstrata.com.au orOur CommunityFeedback HotlineOur Community Relations teamis responsible for engagingopenly and honestly withour stakeholders, as well asresponding <strong>to</strong> all communityenquiries. If you have anyquestions or concerns about ourThe <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>sRumour HotlineThe <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s Rumourfor employees <strong>to</strong> ask questionsabout our business. All enquirieswill be addressed by our seniormanagement team and publishedon our intranet at around 3 pmdaily. You can choose <strong>to</strong> remainanonymous. To raise an enquiry,Remember, always raisesafety and human resourcesrelated issues with yourimmediate supervisor in the


As a key asset in the newly merged Glencore Xstrata PLC, we are part of one of the world’s largest globaldiversified natural resources companies. As a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities witha well-balanced portfolio of diverse industrial assets, the group is strongly positioned <strong>to</strong> capture value at everystage of the supply chain, from sourcing materials deep underground <strong>to</strong> delivering products <strong>to</strong> an internationalcus<strong>to</strong>mer base.Our industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over50 countries. Our diversified operations comprise over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, off shore oil productionassets, farms and agricultural facilities. We provide employment opportunities for approximately 190,000 people(including contrac<strong>to</strong>rs).Global presenceOur products in societyKey commodities: zinc, copper, lead,Underpinned by: producing, smelting,related operations.Key commodities: crude oil, oil products,Underpinned by: extensive investments incoal mining and oil production operations,ports, vessels and s<strong>to</strong>rage facilities.Key commodities:cot<strong>to</strong>n and sugar.Underpinned by: investments in farming,s<strong>to</strong>rage, handling, processing and portfacilities.mine <strong>to</strong> market1


11From Bust <strong>to</strong> BoomIn this edition of <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>, we lookback at a period in <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>’s 90-yearhis<strong>to</strong>ry that helped <strong>to</strong> cement the city’splace in the his<strong>to</strong>ry books.109It starts in the 1930s, when the <strong>to</strong>wn’sEven after <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s processedstruggled. The smelter proved inadequateadditional sintering machines, andconcentra<strong>to</strong>r was much lower thanmetals price plunge during the Great<strong>to</strong> credi<strong>to</strong>rs around the world wasof lead did not increase as it had duringthe First World War. In 1942 the AustralianGovernment’s demand for copper formunitions <strong>to</strong> aid the war effort sawLead smelting ceased on 9 April 1943lead concentra<strong>to</strong>r, sintering of copperBut converting the lead smelter <strong>to</strong> processchanges <strong>to</strong> the plant, and these changeswere expensive.During World War II <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> was 2 mine <strong>to</strong> market


Clockwise from <strong>to</strong>p left:housing solution which was essentially a timber framedstructure with a canvas ceiling under a free standinggalvanized iron roofAir Raid Shelter, Underground Hospital operating8 9 <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> was a cultural melting pot, with people10 The <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> State School football team poses for an11 8mine <strong>to</strong> market3


theatre. It was so popular it soon had <strong>to</strong> beFrom Bust <strong>to</strong> Boom(continued ...)Thousands of American soldiers werewater including part of St Joseph’s Conventand the former mine hospital.While copper production had thelead, at the end of the war the Australianand Shipping decided it no longerneeded <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s’ copper andrecommended returning production <strong>to</strong>no compensation for the expense ofconverting the operations <strong>to</strong> copperproduction offered.After much discussion, the AustralianGovernment permitted <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s<strong>to</strong> continue producing copper until sixmonths after the end of World War II. Theand lead production resumed as the priceWith the rise in lead prices, <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>and 1948 <strong>to</strong> £1,457,000 in 1949.war immigrants and for them, <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>ravaged European homelands. With themost of the opportunities the growingwere welcomed with open arms. TheirParallel production of copper andthe construction of our copperconcentra<strong>to</strong>r and smelter.largest single crea<strong>to</strong>r of export income.II increased demand for infrastructure andessential services in the <strong>to</strong>wn. <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>the Leichhardt River and creatingof 107,000 megalitres it was the largestAs new reserves of copper werediscovered in the 1950s, the advantages<strong>to</strong> domestic and international cus<strong>to</strong>mersTownsville as the location for their newas apprentices with <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s in thethe forefront of innovation in a new era oftrade training.In 1966 the No 2 Concentra<strong>to</strong>r wasKeep an eye out for the next editionof <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>, where we will delvein <strong>to</strong> the Big Strike of 1964, which almostbrought the Queensland economy <strong>to</strong>4 mine <strong>to</strong> market


<strong>Mine</strong>s Rescue Squads routinelyundertake emergency exercisesteams put <strong>to</strong>the testCap lamps are charged, rescuefor the <strong>Mine</strong>s Rescue ChallengeSquads from <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s andProtective Services Superintendentagainst each other.(QAS) and the Queensland Fire andwith the events during the challenge,which enhances our squads’ professionaldevelopment <strong>to</strong> receive coaching onmanagement techniques from the QASprepare mine rescue teams <strong>to</strong> respondaround the mine sites.“Simulated training is a great <strong>to</strong>ol<strong>to</strong> prepare the mine rescue teams forin various techniques, situations andenvironments. The challenge will help<strong>to</strong> facilitate some of this learning in ashorter time frame in a safe learningenvironment.”The <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s Rescue Squadprepare their breathing apparatusmine <strong>to</strong> market5


Xstrata Copper North Queensland and Xstrata Zinc Australia have compiled theirWhile the impacts ofslowdown in 2012 createda challenging environmentfor our people, the reports noted theadvantage of future growth opportunities.In 2012, our north Queenslandinfrastructure projects and continuingthe expansion of our north Queenslandoperations.We reported a nine per cent increase inzinc concentrate production in <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>,was achieved in parallel <strong>to</strong> ongoingconstruction of the underground mine.the future of our north Queenslandcopper operations through new miningdevelopment of its underground declinealso commenced on an undergroundmiles<strong>to</strong>ne in the progression of thefor the local area.Ore production also commenced at our<strong>Mount</strong> Margaret Mining copper operationMining operation will add an additionalon capital projects valued at more thanEnsuring a safe workplaceenvironments resulted in improvementsIn addition <strong>to</strong> our personal andoccupational health managementprogram as part of the Xceed Leadershipand continuous improvement.their 2012 targets in this area.6 mine <strong>to</strong> market


Four per cent drop in theconsumption of fresh water acrossnorth Queensland operationsemissions captured and transferred <strong>to</strong> Group reduction of 41 per cent inRate across our north Queenslandoperationsincidents $56.8 million invested in environmentalmanagement and protectionEnvironmental protectionWe are pleased <strong>to</strong> report that nooccurred across our north Queensland sitesoperations invested almost $57 millionon environmental protection andmanagement.potential of growth opportunities whileperformance as we implement a newof environmental improvement and wechanges <strong>to</strong> our operations in order <strong>to</strong>meet the requirements of our EA. Theseincluded the approval of our TransitionalEnvironmental Programs (TEPs) for Airand Water, and the release of the Water Report, whichOur peoplepeople across our north Queenslanddevelopment opportunities for ourCaring for communitiesIn our communities, support continuedon a wide range of partnerships in <strong>Mount</strong>Queensland (XCPNQ).Since commencing in 2005, the XCPNQhas expanded <strong>to</strong> support more than 70initiatives and several social infrastructureprojects with a <strong>to</strong>tal program committedvalue of almost $25 million through <strong>to</strong> theend of 2014.Major miles<strong>to</strong>nes were achievedaccommodation wing at the RonaldOur <strong>to</strong>tal Corporate Social Involvementexpenditure <strong>to</strong>talled more than $4.3 millionin 2012, with an additional $840,000in various sponsorships and donationsFor more on our north Queensland operations’ sustainability performance,visit www.xstratacopper.com, www.xstratazinc.com or check out the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong><strong>Mine</strong>s or Ernest Henry Mining websites at www.mountisamines.com.au orwww.ernesthenrymining.com.au.mine <strong>to</strong> market7


s<strong>to</strong>ryMaintenance Training Facilita<strong>to</strong>r – George Fisher <strong>Mine</strong>Iam a Maintenance TrainingFacilita<strong>to</strong>r for George Fisher <strong>Mine</strong> in<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>, and I’m also a volunteerFire Fighter for the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Rural Fireexternal Registered Training Organisations.I also develop and review trainingGeorge Fisher operations.Driven <strong>to</strong> serveI grew up in the Blue <strong>Mount</strong>ains west ofthem training and turning up <strong>to</strong> incidents.I joined the New South Wales RuralNew South Wales and Queensland withthe service and whenever we attended a<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Rural Fire Service, where I<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Rural Fire Brigade from ain less than 12 months. In MarchManager Maintenance GeorgeFisher <strong>Mine</strong> presented me with<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> region in late<strong>to</strong> receive awards forthe Character Award,Taking care of our ownthan half of the call outs we attend, and thisfor all of us.supporter of the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Rural Fire Service.and has donated $15,000 <strong>to</strong> the Queensland<strong>to</strong> hose down smouldering areas. Whetherin assistance for as long as it’s needed. TheHitting close <strong>to</strong> homethe mine, the Rural Fire Service and thepolice, no people were hurt. The experienceGeorge Fisher Maintenance Training teamour environment in<strong>to</strong> the future.8 mine <strong>to</strong> market


LorettaBelinda Noordijk, Environmental Support LadyLoretta installs sand bags in a creek bed <strong>to</strong> aidin sediment controlAexternal experts, havedeveloped strategies and environmentalOne of the areas our environment teampart in this. Our mining lease covers athe operation is positioned in the shadowdiverts rain runoff around the site,constructed <strong>to</strong> further aid in this process.runoff washing over the mine site andthrough the site is collected in sedimentdams where sediment is removed, andthen containment dams where waterminimum requirements ofdiesel fuel and chlorine(for the seweragetreatment plant).An additional elemen<strong>to</strong>f protection is presentstreams across theThese weirs are usedstream health as waterdesigned <strong>to</strong> set offtriggers for protectingThe weirswater samples,Loretta’s area of potential impact and actsas a control.The water protection measures inlearnt from severe rain events whichoccurred in the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> region in2009 and more recent coastal events.our environmental controls, and have gone“We have done this <strong>to</strong> add an extraweather events and <strong>to</strong> live up <strong>to</strong> ourfor the future.”mine <strong>to</strong> market9


In <strong>May</strong>, <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s <strong>to</strong>ok out the Most Interactive Display award at the<strong>2013</strong> Xstrata <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Mining Expo, with our exhibit wowing school children,industry professionals and community members over the three day event.Visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> our series of stallssamples with our Mining and Processinglung power with the Environment team’sthe importance of the noise moni<strong>to</strong>ringprocesses and equipment we use <strong>to</strong> helpensure compliance with our Environmentalprojects and regional developmentdelivered through our Corporate SocialInvolvement initiatives.Around 800 school children from<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>, including 200 maths andscience extension high school students,the activities.<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Mining Expo so successful.Mining Expo volunteersproviding visi<strong>to</strong>rs the opportunity<strong>to</strong> have their pho<strong>to</strong>graph taken andsuperimposed against a variety ofbackdrops showcasing our northQueensland operationsstudents cuddle up with theNorth West Wildlife Carers’ joeys10 mine <strong>to</strong> market


BSafe Bee buzzed around our expo display, delightingkids and reinforcing the importance of staying safe atwork, at home and in the communityA Barkly Highway State School studentpractises his electrical apprentice skills atSunset State School students test their lungs poweron one of the Environment team’s noise moni<strong>to</strong>rsCloncurry State School kids s<strong>to</strong>p for aBlack Star Open Cut haul trucksA <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> prep student has won the inaugural Ernest Henry Mining (EHM)mine <strong>to</strong> market11


Holistic approach <strong>to</strong>safety yields resultsErnest Henry Mining (EHM) celebrated12 months Lost Time Injury (LTI) free inFebruary this year and has since achieved3.5 million man hours LTI free.In March, Steve de Kruijff,Xstrata Copper NorthQueensland presented atthe <strong>2013</strong> Employer BasedInjury ManagementConference in Brisbane.private sec<strong>to</strong>r.Steve highlighted the importance ofinjuries, and urged attendees <strong>to</strong> transformdesigned <strong>to</strong> promote improvements inConference, which recognises the efforts ofPaul Silver, Trainer Assessor EHM deliveringinduction training <strong>to</strong> new starters12 mine <strong>to</strong> market


chieving maximum value fromour existing resources is aaddition of a Magnetite Extraction Planta resounding success with magnetitenow captured and sold as an importantThe construction of the $80 millioncomponent of our $600 million projectunderground mine, extending the life ofour operations out <strong>to</strong> at least 2024.copper gold deposit with magnetite foundin the iron ore. Magnetite is mined asperformance.deposited as waste in the tailings s<strong>to</strong>rage“Our new Magnetite Extraction Planttailings, reducing the amount of tailingsusing a dredge which operates on theThe dredge mines tailings containingmagnetite and pumps the material <strong>to</strong> theMagnetite Extraction Plant for processing,amount of tailings s<strong>to</strong>red. Since magnetitethe <strong>to</strong>tal tailings volume, reprocessingrequirements of our site, reducing ourenvironmental footprint.Magnetite production has also reducedour water consumption during theproduced <strong>to</strong> expand and maintain ourover the next decade.140 nominated projects for the Businessmagnetic substance used primarily in steelmanufacturingThe Magnetite Extraction Plant adjoins theconcentra<strong>to</strong>r at EHM. Here you can seemagnetic separa<strong>to</strong>rs and cyclones in thearea in the shed behindmine <strong>to</strong> market13


MLaunched in April, , is the fruit of countless hours ofresearching and compiling information, his<strong>to</strong>rical lease maps anddrawings and pho<strong>to</strong>graphs.of the No. 2 Ore Shaft, which had the largest winding mo<strong>to</strong>r in thesouthern hemisphere.Copies of Barry Merrick, with hiswife Lauren and RodeoQueen Quest entrant Lucycopies of his book Discovery<strong>to</strong> Production – A mininghis<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s1923–1931launch event in Apriltheir time <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Rural Fire Service14 mine <strong>to</strong> market


Zinc employeescontinue <strong>to</strong> shineOur employees demonstrate initiative, community spiritIn March George Fisher <strong>Mine</strong>Facilita<strong>to</strong>r Maintenance, Gavinfor Character Awards for volunteeringtheir time <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Rural FireIn August 2012 their volunteeringinfrastructure and production, and <strong>to</strong>George Fisher <strong>Mine</strong> received his CharacterAward in April for demonstrating initiativeSurface Crusher Plant.Plant <strong>to</strong> increase training compliance,of downtime and providing leadershipand direction for the crushing teamduring a critical time.Pitram Zinc Open Pits, is commendedgoal of zero harm.Through her excellent communicationand consistent positive attitude, Patrinahas reduced the incline and gradien<strong>to</strong>f the inner turning circle for ourand allowing for greater control whenopera<strong>to</strong>rs are driving in<strong>to</strong> the pit.The Character Awards recogniseFurther information can be obtainedby contacting a member of the ZincHuman Resources team.congratulate David Freney on his achievementPatrina Cislowski accepts heroutstanding safety leadershipmine <strong>to</strong> market15


This August, the way our key north Queensland publication <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>is distributed <strong>to</strong> employees will change. By making these changes, we aimminimise our carbon footprint.If you are a member of our north Queensland workforce and you have access<strong>to</strong> company email, you will receive a link <strong>to</strong> the new <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>access <strong>to</strong> company email, you will continue <strong>to</strong> receive every edition of <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>delivered <strong>to</strong> your home.Families and friends of employees and members of our communities can accessthe new <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>tab of our <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s or Ernest Henry Mining websites. Alternatively, they cansubscribe <strong>to</strong> our email list and have the link <strong>to</strong> the latest edition of the <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>A number of <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>waiting area of the Kinetic Health Medical Centre and <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s CentralThese changes <strong>to</strong> <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong><strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong> in electronic format from our Intrane<strong>to</strong>r website was their preferred method of access. Additionally, the numberof readers regularly accessing <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong> online has jumped by almostelectronic publishing in the <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong> distribution mix. We encourageyou, your families and friends <strong>to</strong> test drive the new <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>electronic reading experience.<strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>every year. This is a valuable achievement for our business, and builds onour efforts <strong>to</strong> make <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong> a more environmentally consciousIf you have any questions about the new <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong>format, please contact a member of our Community Relationsteam on 4744 2011.Launched in February this year,the new <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>swebsite is more comprehensivethan ever before. Whether you’reafter the latest news from ourlocal operations, updates on ourcommunity support activities,information on our environmentalinitiatives, advice on how <strong>to</strong> go aboutapplying for an apprenticeship orrole with us, or you’d just like <strong>to</strong>download a copy of our most recentSustainability Report, our website haseverything you need <strong>to</strong> stay in <strong>to</strong>uchwith our operations.From August, you’ll even beable <strong>to</strong> access <strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong> inso you can keep up <strong>to</strong> date onwhat’s happening across our northQueensland operations wheneveryou like on your home PC, or onVisit www.mountisamines.com.au<strong>to</strong> get started.Can’t find what you’re lookingfor on our website? Contact amember of the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>sCommunity Relations teamon 4744 2011.16 mine <strong>to</strong> market


Water –Lof water. The <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> regionexperiences an arid climate withfurther assist with the current water shortagesin our region.<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>’s <strong>2013</strong> wet season was oneof the poorest on record and our dams areCouncil has imposed Level Two restrictionson commercial, industrial and residential ratededicated water conservation team, made upoperations.minimise freshwater use and maximise water“During the 2008 <strong>to</strong> 2009 drought, wewater used in our operations and increasedinitiatives, and these have remained evenduring the plentiful wet seasons thatincrease our recoveries from our tailings damour infrastructure and increasing our waterstrategies and achievements in upcomingeditions of .5. Reduce spillage that requires hosing downFor more information and helpful hints on how <strong>to</strong> save water,go <strong>to</strong> www.derm.qld.gov.au20 mine <strong>to</strong> market


I(XCPNQ) partner. Through this partnership, we are fundingfocus groups.their health is in good shape. The research also uncoveredthat don’t provide enough nutrition.us with a clear focus for the implementation of effective healthpromotion initiatives across our operations. The results will alsoResearch Institute <strong>to</strong> develop and consider trials of several healthCongratulations <strong>to</strong> employees Kathy Hazle, Richard Clamand Peter Hollier who were the lucky winners of the WesleyResearch Institute Health Survey prize draw. We hope you’reenjoying your knew iPad minis!that put them within the ‘overweight’ range, with a further 29 per centimprove over the next 12 months.Three quarters of respondentseating healthier food, while onesleep. Respondents also indicatedtheir sleep.mine <strong>to</strong> market21


Explorationwe continue <strong>to</strong> search for new ore deposits <strong>to</strong> sustain our growingcopper and zinc operations in north Queensland.Btechniques and emergingtechnologies, we’re exploring theTrevor Shaw, Manager Explorationof the tenure.accurate picture of where mineralisationinvestigation.”outline an area with copper or zinc-leadenrichment. Further tests can involvecopper mineralisation. If these techniquesdeeper than 3000 metres.“Drilling results will indicate whether“If so, more holes are drilled and ageological model is updated. This modeland how it got there.Exploration team is <strong>to</strong> decide whetherwe had a ‘near-miss’ and need <strong>to</strong> drillthe copper sulphide minerals are found withmagnetite, a magnetic iron mineral, andin <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>, copper minerals are in suchThe zinc-lead mineralisation at ourGeorge Fisher operation is also conductivecopper ore, next <strong>to</strong> a large fault which canrange of steep hills.Throughout <strong>2013</strong> and 2014 we haveexploration drilling programs focusedefforts we are guests on the properties<strong>to</strong>gether with them in open consultation.We also engage with the native titlecultural heritage inspections with the aimof reducing the impact of our activities onenvironment for all involved.Key items in the explorationgeologist’s <strong>to</strong>ol belt:hardness of mineralsgeological information.24 mine <strong>to</strong> market


Phil, the adult male green turtle is well onhis way <strong>to</strong> making a full recovery and beingreleased back in<strong>to</strong> the ocean thanks <strong>to</strong> theTownsville Reef HQ turtle hospitalTownsville’s Reef HQ has had some fantasticsuccess nursing a very sick adult male greenturtle back <strong>to</strong> health, thanks <strong>to</strong> our support.Phil the turtle was admitted <strong>to</strong>the Reef HQ Turtle Hospital innear Magnetic Island. Over the pasteight months, under his prescribedrehabilitation program, he has gained athe turtle hospital which will house large“Phil came <strong>to</strong> the hospital weighingof this size should average around“Phil will need <strong>to</strong> put on at leastrecently contributed $15,000<strong>to</strong>wards Phase 2 of the turtlehospital which will house largerehabilitation tanks where sick andinjured turtles like Phil can be caredfor by Reef HQ’s team of vets.mine <strong>to</strong> market25


Xstrata Zinc helps launchOften in the direct path of severeof Bowen can rest a little easier withshallow waters, the light-weight Ocean Craft“We’ve had at least 10 moderate or majorapproved for use in Queensland. We did a lot ofnot puncture.for helping us <strong>to</strong> save lives.”“We congratulate the SES team for theirefforts in ensuring this need was recognised andThe Ocean Craft 4600 Sea King was launchedocean rescues.26 mine <strong>to</strong> market


Industry-leadingEngineers Australiadevelopment program <strong>to</strong>be delivered in <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>Xstrata Zinc has partnered withEngineers Australia <strong>to</strong> deliverProfessional DevelopmentProgram (PDP) in <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>. The PDP is astructured and supportive program that willassist our engineers <strong>to</strong> achieve CharteredProfessional Engineer (CEng), CharteredEngineering Technologist (CEngT), orChartered Engineering Associate (CEngA).the careers of participating engineers.“Achieving chartered statusdemonstrates an engineer’s competence“This status is recognised Australia wide,The program will also add value <strong>to</strong> ourrecruitment activities, and will minimisecosts associated with outsourcingprofessional engineering consultants.professional development program thatassists our engineers <strong>to</strong> achieve charteredproviding career progression opportunitiesprovide a more comprehensive engineeringStaff engineers who have completedthe Xstrata graduate program, or whoFor more information on the PDP or <strong>to</strong>apply, phone Dan Kelleher, Engineeringand Reliability Superintendent ZincleadConcentra<strong>to</strong>r on 4744 8850, orcontact a member of the Zinc HR team.mine <strong>to</strong> market27


SWINGIN’UTESPOLISH UP YOURPISTONS AND TUNEUP YOUR TUXEDO ASQUEENSLAND MUSICFESTIVAL’S YOU BEAUTCUTE UTE MUSTERCLUSTER BIG BANDBLOCKBUSTER ISHEADING YOUR WAY!Country star Troy Cassar-Daley has a bigsecret – he likes <strong>to</strong> swing! The popularGolden Guitar winner is dusting off histuxedo and breaking out the hair oilfor with the QueenslandYouth Orchestra’s Big Band.Part of <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>’s 90th birthdaycelebrations, this is a country carnivalwith a smoother than smooth difference,showing a much-loved country star in anentirely new spotlight.It’s what QMF does best!MOUNT ISASAT 20 JULY 12:30-8PMBUCHANAN PARKFREE EVENTQMF.ORG.AUPresented by Queensland Music Festival,<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> City Council and Xstrata, withthe generous support of Diamantina PowerStation, Hastings-Deering, The Buffs Club,Bell & Moir Toyota and ABC Northwest.of sponsorship fundingunder the new XstrataAssistance Program.Art and cultural initiatives were theatre productionKar-kar: Mitakoodi Traditional Plant Uses of the CloncurryRegion with authors Pearl Connelly and Lynley WallisCampdraft and the North Queensland Sports Foundation in a joint sponsorship with<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>s for the <strong>2013</strong> Great Western Games.28 mine <strong>to</strong> market


Congratulations <strong>to</strong> Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Wedrat, Opera<strong>to</strong>r CopperConcentra<strong>to</strong>r and his partner Shalana on their marriage atEngineer in Shared Engineering Services <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>sand Kimberly Norrish on the birth of their twin sonsdaughter Agnes on 3 April.Congratulations <strong>to</strong> Luke Malatesta, Planning EngineerCongratulations <strong>to</strong> Paul Roger, Acting A Crew SupervisorCongratulations <strong>to</strong> Simon Wilcox, Met Plant Assistant<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Copper Smelter and his wife Leah on the birth oftheir son Micah on 11 April.Congratulations <strong>to</strong> Tony Dalessandro, Civil Engineer ZincCongratulations <strong>to</strong> Kathleen McConachy, TrainingCoordina<strong>to</strong>r Site Services, Logistics and Engineering andher husband Michael on the birth of their son Aiden onCongratulations <strong>to</strong> Darren Cooper, Maintenance Supportand his partner Dearne on their marriage in the CookCongratulations <strong>to</strong> Robyn Yates, Human Resources Advisormarriage in <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> on 11 <strong>May</strong>.Congratulations <strong>to</strong> Andrew Fraser, Safety Advisor atDevelopment Systems Advisor on their engagement.<strong>Mine</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Market</strong> 2 emissions are compensatedand silencer. After market bash plate and pipe guard. Used once inlast 18 months. Six months registration. LAMS approved. Locatedin <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>. Can deliver within <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> and Cloncurry district.rebuild and less than two hours use. Fac<strong>to</strong>ry s<strong>to</strong>ck and in goodLocated in <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong>. Can deliver within <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> and Cloncurryriding attire including boys, girls and adult jerseys, pants, boots,gloves, goggles, body armour etc, loading ramps. Make an offer.<strong>June</strong> 21–23 <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Agricultural Show 25 Bowen Show 28–30 Xstrata North Queensland Wheelchair Champs, TownsvilleJuly 5–7 <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Isa</strong> Camp draft 13–21 <strong>2013</strong> Great Western Games20–21 Boulia Camel Races mine <strong>to</strong> market29


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