minetomarketISSUE 87 : JULY 2008

Nathan Fisher wins Apprentice of the Year award

Record month for diamond drilling team

Meet our first female ERT captainIntroduction to the Copper Refinery Laboratory

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WELCOMEIt is pleasing to see so many of our young workforce excelling in their chosen careers. Congratulations are extended to George Fisher Mine’s Nathan Fisher for achieving Mount Isa’s Apprentice of the Year award and Bowen Coke Work’s Daniel Morris who was named Most Outstanding First Year Electrical and Refrigeration Apprentice 2007. It is important to grow and develop our future leaders as we work together to build sustainable platforms for future generations.

On page nine, read about the success of Mount Isa Mine’s Diamond Drilling and Raiseboring teams who achieved record production figures during the month of May. Congratulations to all involved.

We are also pleased to announce that Stage 2 of the Leichhardt River Remediation Project was completed on Friday 13 June. Well done to all involved in the project including Xstrata employees, contractors, security staff, and Mount Isa City Council who completed the project without incident and ahead of schedule. In particular, thank you to our Environment Department for their outstanding efforts in coordinating and overseeing the project. More information on the project is available on page three.

We look forward to supporting the NAIDOC week celebrations this month as well as the 50th Isa Rodeo in August.

We also look forward to continued success in all areas of our operations, remaining focused on our goal of zero harm during the second half of this year.

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

Steve de Kruijff

Kevin Hendry

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Leichhardt River Remediation Project completeXstrata Mount Isa Mines safely completed Stage 2 of the Leichhardt River Remediation Project on Friday 13 June, removing 120,000 tonnes of historical mine sediment material from the Leichhardt River and disposing it on the Mount Isa Mines lease.

Ed Turley, Environment Manager Xstrata Copper North Queensland, said that the final work was completed on Friday last week without incident and ahead of schedule.

“Full credit is extended to all those involved in this project, including Xstrata employees, earth moving and plumbing contractors, security staff, and Mount Isa City Council employees, who all helped to ensure that the Stage 2 works were completed safely and on time,” said Ed.

The purpose of the Leichhardt River project was to identify and remove historical mine sediments from the riverbed which have been exposed over time as a result of natural erosion within the river system. The Stage 2 works involved 252 hours of operation over 24 days.

“During the next six weeks, we will undertake grid sampling of the entire Stage 2 area of work within the Leichhardt River, and repeat this process following the 2008/09 wet season to help ensure and verify that all exposed historical mine sediment has been removed,” said Ed.

“Follow-up sampling will then be conducted post-wet season on an annual basis through to 2011 to ensure that river flows and natural erosion do not uncover any additional mine sediments,” he said

“In addition to completing the project, we are in the process of revegetating and beautifying a vacant block of land at the end of Sunflower Street that was used by the trucks to access the river bed,” said Ed

THE FACTS The project was completed safely and on time

70,000 cubic metres (120,000 tonnes) of historical mine sediment was removed

3,894 trips were made from the Leichhardt River bed to Gardenia Gate to dispose of the material safely on the Mount Isa Mines lease

10.3 million litres of water from the mine was used for dust suppression

Historical mine sediment was replaced with approximately 15,000 cubic metres (25,000 tonnes) of clean fill from our quarry

There were no exceedances on the dust or noise monitors registered during the project

All operational areas within the Leichhardt River bed were graded on completion of the project

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Local boaties will be happy following the recent launch of the Townsville Flotilla of the Australian Volunteer Coastguards’ new inshore rescue boat, one of the best and most modern in Australia.

Funded through Xstrata’s Community Partnership Program North Queensland, the Aurora Xstrata took to the sea following a Naming and Commissioning Ceremony.

Erin Jensen, the eight year old daughter of CRL employee, Steve Jensen, did the honours after winning a competition for children of Xstrata employees in Townsville to name the boat.

As the Aurora Xstrata slipped quietly from its Airdock mooring, Erin took pride of place as the first passenger, guided by Geoff Jackson and Bob Virtue of QF8

Aurora Xstrata Commissioned

An Introduction to the Copper Refinery’s Laboratory

Erin Jensen drives the Aurora Xstrata under the watchful eyes of the Coast Guard volunteers Geoff Jackson and Bob Virtue.

The laboratory is an integral part of the Townsville Copper Refinery’s (CRL) operation. The first laboratory building (southern) was constructed at the time the refinery was built and began operation in 1959. The second (northern) wing of the laboratory followed in the mid 1960s with the decision to purchase the first mass spectrometer. At the peak of operations, 15 chemists, assayers, and laboratory technicians were employed in the laboratory.

Today, the ISO 9001 accredited laboratory is staffed by a team of three laboratory analysts – Marcia Bacon, Geoff Douthett and Scott Foster – who perform all refinery sample analysis and required services including:

analysis of process solutions and effluents to monitor plant operations and ensure statutory compliance;

preparation and analysis of anode samples (CRL and Mount Isa Mines) to ensure compliance with elemental composition requirements;

preparation and analysis of samples from all cathode produced to ensure quality compliance and to enable assay report generation;

preparation and analysis of anode slimes samples to enable shipment assay report generation; and

provision of technical support to plant operations and project work.

The team routinely processes 1,000 samples per month, performing over 8,000 analyses on these samples. This high throughput is achieved by using highly automated instruments that have replaced classical wet chemical techniques. Instruments used include:

Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometer (ICP) – used to analyse process solutions and solutions prepared from process solids;

Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) – used to all analyse cathode and anode samples;

Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometer (GDMS) – used to analyse trace components in cathode samples.

Last year, the laboratory re-commenced providing contract cathode copper analytical services to domestic and overseas customers. Currently there are four domestic and two overseas customers – Oman and Myanmar – who are sending an average of 80 cathode samples per month for analysis.

The income generated from this service is ensuring laboratory operations are more cost effective with improved utilisation of specialist equipment.

Thank you Keith Lowrey for your contribution

Analyst, Scott Foster, loading a sample in the Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometer.

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Analyst, Marcia Bacon, performing a volumetric titration.

“ The laboratory team routinely processes 1,000 samples per month, performing over 8,000 analyses on these samples.”

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Last month the Mount Isa Group Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Employment group (MIGATE) announced Nathan Fisher, a third year apprentice based at George Fisher Mine, as their Mount Isa Apprentice of the Year

As the Apprentice of the Year, Nathan was then selected to be a finalist to represent Queensland at the Today’s Skills Tomorrow’s Leaders Forum, to be held in Canberra next month. The forum is designed for apprentices who excel in their traineeship and apprenticeship skills and will be the next generation of industry leaders.

“The selection process involved a telephone interview with an independent judging panel. Then a few days later I found out I was chosen to be the Queensland representative at the Today’s Skills Tomorrow’s Leaders Forum,” said Nathan.

Xstrata Zinc Maintenance and Support Manager, Tony Ross, was involved in the nomination process. “I would like to pass on my congratulations to Nathan on

winning the MIGATE Apprentice of the Year, and also on being chosen to represent Queensland at the Canberra forum,” said Tony. “Nathan is an exceptional Auto Electrical Apprentice for our Mobile Maintenance Department at George Fisher Mine. He exhibits a mature disposition and has strong desires to achieve the most from his chosen career,” he said.

As an apprentice at George Fisher Mine, Nathan works on the remote controls for underground automation such as the MineGem and Line of Site remotes. Nathan’s role involves maintaining underground automation equipment, fault-finding, diagnosing issues and improving the remote control operations of underground equipment. He also works on machinery lighting systems, starting and charging systems, two-way radio systems and reverse camera systems.

Nathan has thanked his colleagues at George Fisher Mine. “I couldn’t have done it without Andy Watson and

Cyril Murphy’s help to give me the extra exposure to other mining equipment to help me gain more experience,” said Nathan.

Today’s Skills Tomorrow’s Leaders Forum will be launched by the Governor-General at Government House in Canberra. Led by Lifestyle Strategist, Ian Hutchinson, the forum will guide participants to create an informed vision for their future and a realistic action plan to achieve their goals.

“Nathan is a great asset to George Fisher Mine and will make a good ambassador for both Xstrata Zinc and MIGATE,” said Tony.

In addition to his apprenticeship, Nathan also competed at the World Trade Skills in 2007 which is an assignment based competition to test apprentices’ skills. The World Trade Skills program, organised by WorldSkills Australia, promotes trade and skill excellence through competitions across Australia and around the globe for those who want to be the best in their field

Mount Isa Apprentice of the Year bound for Canberra forum

Andrew Watson (left), Acting Superintendent Mobile Maintenance, and Phil Sharam (right), George Fisher Mine Maintenance Manager, with Nathan Fisher Apprentice of the Year.

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Congratulations to Ernest Henry Mining’s Community Relations Officer, Nicole King, who was recently chosen to lead EHM’s Emergency Response Team at the QRC Mines Rescue Challenge.

Nicole, who has been involved with emergency response and competitions for the last three years, is the first female captain from Xstrata Copper’s North Queensland Division to compete at this event. The QRC Mines Rescue Challenge was held at Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville on 20-22 June.

We look forward to reporting Nicole’s team and the Mount Isa Mines team’s performance in next month’s issue of Mine to Market

First female captain for Xstrata Copper

A proud Nicole King prepares to lead EHM’s ERT team as Xstrata North Queensland’s first female captain.

Xstrata’s Occupational Therapist, Brad Pritchard, recently hosted a Manual Task Risk Matrix training day, delivered by University of Queensland Lecturer Robin Burgess-Limerick, that focused on the delivery and use of Xstrata’s new Manual Task Risk Matrix. The most recent evolution of manual task risk analysis tools, the Matrix combines analysis of direct risk factors to manual task injury with hazardous environmental factors.

The training day was attended by Mount Isa Physiotherapy Centre physiotherapists David Rose, Kurt Thomas, Nicholas Kluzec, Chipo Emmanuel, Louise Rose, and Sarah Lyons.

“The day provided us a great opportunity to explore Xstrata’s new Manual Task Risk Matrix, which was developed in conjunction with Robin Burgess-Limerick at the University of Queensland. The Manual Task Risk Matrix will provide us with an effective tool that will assist in the proactive identification and analysis of hazardous manual tasks,” said Brad.

“We are now in the process of introducing the tool into our Safety and Health management systems, and are preparing to begin site wide training in the use of the tool. We are introducing the tool through our Manual Handling Training sessions delivered by Mount Isa Physiotherapy Centre,” he said.

Introduction of the tool across our North Queensland operations will help us take another step towards reaching our goal of Zero Harm

Xstrata introduces Manual Task Risk Matrix

Converterman for the Copper Smelter, Adam Chapman, reviews the risk matrix before commencing work.

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Buddy shows his true colours

Delta Dog Buddy, a regular visitor to The Townsville Hospital, was happy to show his ‘true colours’ when he visited the hospital in the lead up to the State of Origin series. Accompanied by his owner, Alma Corbett, true Queenslander Buddy proudly wore his maroon jersey!

The Delta Pet Partners Program involves trained, accredited dogs and their handlers visiting hospitals, aged care facilities, acute mental health units and day respite centres, bringing much pleasure to those they meet with. This program is supported by Xstrata through the XCPP NQ

Delta Dog Buddy with his owner, Alma Corbett.

Orla Hansen

Graduate Geologist, GFM

“Coming from New Zealand, naturally I support the All Blacks. Go All Blacks!”

Ciaran Moran

Senior Mining Engineer, MICO

“The Wallabies – they have a greater home advantage.”

Nathan Walsh

Apprentice Electrician, Townsville Refinery

“I have to say the Wallabies. They’re due for a win.”

Alan Richardson

Superintendent Mine Services, EHM

“I’d pick the All Blacks – they have been doing pretty well of late.”

Who are you tipping to win the Bledisloe Cup?

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May was a record month for diamond drillers at George Fisher Mine (GFM) with a total of 13,877 metres drilled during the month.

Leigh Neindorf, Zinc Lead Operations Mine Projects Manager, said the figure comprises 12,044 metres of diamond drilling and 1,833 metres of reverse circulation drilling.

“This is a remarkable effort on behalf of all diamond drillers from the Mount Isa Mines operation. The figure consists of 4,998 metres from the three surface drilling rigs operated by Major Drilling, and 8,879 metres from the seven underground diamond drill rigs operated by Xstrata and Barminco,” said Leigh.

Drilling is done to provide samples which will in turn be logged and assayed (the process whereby rock samples are analysed for the concentration of metal) to improve the geological knowledge of an area.

Xstrata Copper’s Diamond Drilling Team also made a great contribution to the business during May, drilling 5,613 metres of diamond drill core with the three rigs employed at George Fisher Mine.

Nick Slade, Manager MICO Coordination, said “with the remaining three drilling rigs in the Mount Isa Copper Operations, a total of 9,485 metres of diamond drilling was completed during the month of May across the operations by our own workforce.

“The month of May was also an injury free month for the Diamond Drilling Department in Xstrata Copper. These safety and production achievements combined to form Xstrata Copper’s best month in 10 years for our in-house diamond drilling and raiseboring team. They should take pride in their achievement and celebrate what they are capable of achieving as we go forward,” added Nick.

The Xstrata management team would like to thank and congratulate all involved in diamond drilling across the Mount Isa Mines lease

Diamond drilling teams achieve record month

Every year, St Kieran’s Year 5 students from Mount Isa visit Cloncurry for a three day school camp. The camp involves students travelling out to EHM to experience a world class working operation. This year, students commented on how “big” everything was at the open pit mine and how much fun the tour was.

Core samples produced by the Diamond Drilling team.

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Have you ever wondered what is involved in the coke making process at Xstrata Zinc’s Bowen Coke Works (BCW)?

Established in 1933, BCW uses a special type of coal called coking coal to make coke. This is sourced from Collinsville coal mine. The coking process converts this coal into coke, most of which is used as a fuel in the Mount Isa Mines’ lead smelter blast furnace. The remaining product is sold domestically and overseas.

Cokemaking requires specialist expertise. Just ask John Williams, employee of 34 years with approximately 10 years as a burner at BCW, why this process is so challenging and he’ll tell you, “because it all comes down to using your judgement. There are no mechanical processes – you need to be able to make judgements using your own eyes.”

By the time the crushed coal gets to John and the team for weighing, levelling, pushing and charging, it has already gone through a series of grinding to get it down to a fine size. There are three grades of coke: Metallurgical Coke (100 to 45 millimetres), Nut Coke (45 to 10 millimetres), and Coke Breeze which is less than 10 millimetres. Depending upon the coal type, coals are blended in different ratios to provide a suitable mix for the coking process. Coals are crushed down to a size of under three millimetres (more than 90%) in a hammer mill then conveyed to a storage bin above the oven battery.

A predetermined charge of coal is loaded from the storage bin into two canister cars. All charges are weighed accurately using a weight bridge. Canister cars run along rails on top of the oven battery to the fine coal bins ready to be put into the ovens – a process known as charging.

The charge is loaded into the oven from the bottom of the canister car through a series of port (charge) holes. To ensure the charge is evenly distributed, a machine called a ram, which travels alongside the oven battery, is used to level out the coal bed.

The coal inside the oven ignites due to the heat and drives off the volatiles. Air to the oven is carefully controlled to combust these volatiles and heat the oven charge.

Coke remains in the ovens for three days where it is heated through regular adjustments to the oven damper tiles to ensure the heat inside the oven is at the correct temperature. Using their judgment and experience, the coke burners control and restrict the amount of air entering the oven using a damper tile which is placed across the top of the oven.

“Everything is determined by the eye. I use my knowledge and experience to look inside the oven and make any adjustments,” said John.

“However, the key to good judgement is through experience,” he said. “As for our team, we’ve got it down pat. Most of the blokes have been here for at least four to five years. Good judgement comes only from experience.”

A coke burner’s week is based around three cycles. Once the oven is charged, the coal ignites due to the heat in the oven. The coal is left in the oven for three days (during the week) or four days (over the weekend), by which time the volatile matter in the coal is released and burnt off. The two, three day week cycles; Monday to Wednesday, and Wednesday to Friday, burns 7.2 tonnes of coke per oven, while the four-day burn cycle from Friday to Monday burns 9.36 tonnes of coke per oven. The recovery rate for this tonnage is approximately 72%.

Because of the cyclical nature of the job, John and the other five coke burners at BCW take it in turns to cover the Monday to Sunday shift.

“My day starts at 6am when I begin by making adjustments to the ovens before attending the PASS meeting. There are 54 ovens at the coke works and each oven takes 10 to 12 minutes to charge, level and push,” said John.

“At around 12pm and then again at around 4.30pm, I do a full check of every oven to ensure the oven is burning correctly and make any adjustments. We let the coal burn for three to four hours at a time but continual monitoring is the key to ensuring the successful burning of the coal. On a production day, the last oven is pushed at around 5.30pm. After pushing has been completed, I make any further adjustments to the other ovens before finishing for the day,” he said.

John has seen a lot of changes to the coke making process over the past 30 years. “When I started in 1974, we only used to charge 27 ovens per day and now we charge 54. The team has also grown in size. Coke burning used to be a one-man job and now there are six of us to cover the weekly shifts but at the same time we are doing an increased range of duties when not on the coke burning roster.”

“One of the most enjoyable aspects of working here is the mateship,” said John. “We’re a close group of blokes and always help each other out. The flexibility provided by the team mates makes for a good work-life balance. We’re always there to back each other up.”

After three or four days in the oven, the coke is ready to be pushed out of the oven. The red hot coke is pushed into a hot car using a ram and travels along the track to the quench tower where it is cooled using re-cycled water.

The cooled coke is then pushed from the hot car and conveyed to a crushing and screen plant where the coke is sized into different fractions to suit customer requirements. It is then loaded for despatch and the cokemaking production cycle begins again

A day in the life of: a coke burner

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The coal inside the oven ignites due to the heat and drives off the volatiles.

After three days the coke is ready to be pushed out of the oven. John Williams adjusts a damper tile.

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Safety reminderAll employees are reminded that operation of vehicles both on and off the mine lease is governed by the legislative requirements of the Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995. Operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile phone (that is not on a hands-free device) is not only unsafe, but is illegal and prohibited both on and off site. Not complying with this rule on site may result in disciplinary action as a result of contravening a safety rule. Breaking this rule off site is a bookable traffic offence

CalendarJuly2 New Starter’s Induction (Mount Isa)

5-6 Isa Campdraft

6-13 NAIDOC Week – Advance Australia Fair

7 Townsville Show Holiday

8-10 Rockhana Festival (Cloncurry)

12 Mid-winter Christmas Party – Donna Kuskopf, Isa Rodeo Queen Quest Entrant, (Overlander Hotel)

10-13 Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft

14 Student Free Day (Qld)

15 School Resumes (Qld)

18-20 Boulia Camel Races

26 Quamby Rodeo

Townsville Cup

26-27 North West Regional Forum, Queensland Arts Council (Mount Isa)

August1 Cloncurry Merry Muster

Charity gold coin donation morning tea (CRL)

6 New Starter’s induction (Mount Isa)

16 Boarder Run, charity bike ride (Camooweal)

8-10 Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo

28 Community Information Session (Mount Isa)

30 Cancer Council Relay for Life Challenge (Mount Isa)

September3 New Starter’s induction (Mount Isa)

10 Bowen Community Information Session

Townsville Service Awards Dinner

11 Bowen Community Partnership Function

13-16 Cloncurry Art Show

19 School holidays begin (Qld)

In June, all employees should have received a copy of their respective North Queensland and site sustainability reports. This year, five reports were produced: Xstrata Copper North Queensland Division, Xstrata Zinc North Queensland, Mount Isa Mines, Ernest Henry Mining, and Townsville Operations. The 2007 reports incorporated for the first time, a GRI Index (Global Reporting Initiative) for greater transparency.

If you have not received your reports, please contact your Community Relations Department member:

Copper – Melissa Trim on ext. 2596 or email mtrim@xstratacopper.com.au; and

Zinc – Jemma Schweikert on ext. 6552 or email jschweikert@xstratazinc.com.au

Sustainability reports

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Xstrata Mount Isa Mines’ Environment and Community Relations teams hosted a site tour of the tailings dams and the Leichhardt River Remediation Project works for several directors of the Kalkadoon Community Pty Ltd and native title applicants in early June.

The site tour was used as an orientation opportunity for the Kalkadoon representatives to become familiar with the tailings dam area before cultural heritage surveys are held in coming months.

Following a site induction conducted by Senior Environmental Advisor, Anne Williams, Indigenous Affairs Advisor, Zane Hughes, and Anne escorted the group to the tailings dams to discuss the production and the environmental management aspects of the tailings dams.

Issues such as water management, water reuse, seepage collection and monitoring, dust control and closure planning opportunities were also discussed. Future plans for the design of the tailings dams and the benefits of changed management in enabling increased capture of water for reuse were explained, with a focus on areas where cultural heritage clearances will be required for future projects.

The group also visited the Leichhardt River to inspect the Stage 2 works of the Leichhardt River Remediation Project.

During the next quarter, Xstrata will also host a two day forum for the Kalkadoon Community Pty Ltd Board of directors to discuss a number of environmental, community, exploration and contracting projects

Xstrata hosts Kalkadoon site tour

The Xstrata Skills Centre is hosting an eight week Skills for the Future program for Year 9 and 10 school students, giving them a taste of life as an apprentice.

Renita Casey from Spinifex College has been attending the Skills for the Future program and is learning about safety systems, electronics, hand tools and soldering.

“Our exercise is to build a robot from screws and steel, and solder it together, which is a lot of fun,” said Renita, who is considering becoming a school-based apprentice.

Renita’s instructor at the Skills Centre, Kerry Brisbane, Electrical Apprentice Team Leader, said the students take the Skills for the Future program very seriously.

“It is similar to being an apprentice because the students undergo an induction, pre-employment medical and use their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear. They are a very dedicated and keen group of students,” said Kerry

“In previous years, Year 9 students have been involved, however this is the first year that Year 10 has also come onboard and it’s proving to be very successful,” said Kerry

Skills for the future

Dave Watson, Skills Centre Superintendent, with student Renita Casey.

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Birthplace: Collinsville.

Years with Xstrata: 18 months.

My role at Xstrata involves: Helping to produce coke for the Mount Isa smelters.

Strengths: Slow to anger.

Weaknesses: Fast food.

Family: Wife Kaylene, 2 teenage kids – Ecekiel and Jemmason.

Favourite TV Show/Movie: None.

Holiday destination of my dreams: Adelaide apparently – I am going there to watch my daughter play netball in the under 15 Queensland team.

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, and Michael Jordan – 3 is enough.

If I could change something it would be? To have a four day weekend.

Wish for the future: To continue close family ties.

Gavin Power Operator/Maintainer, Bowen Coke Works

Kirsty Rolley Mine Technician, EHM

George PageDay Gang – Skid Steer Operator, Zinc Lead Concentrator

Allan Hughes Apprentice Boilermaker, Copper Concentrator

Birthplace: Herberton.

Years with Xstrata: 2 years.

My role at Xstrata involves: Operating heavy machinery.

Strengths: Patience and a good sense of humour.

Weaknesses: Tattoos, piercings and rodeo riders.

Family: No children, not married yet!

Favourite TV Show/Movie: 8 Seconds.

Holiday destination of my dreams: Canada – Calgary Stampede.

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: Katherine Heigl, Tim McGraw, Gary Allen, Ty Murrya, and Johnny Knoxville.

If I could change something, it would be: Cloncurry’s temperature!

Wish for the future: To become a millionaire.

Birthplace: Mount Isa.

Years with Xstrata: 1 year.

My role at Xstrata involves: operating the bobcat, housekeeping, and ensuring the hygiene of the plant.

Strengths: Bronco branding, watching TV.

Weaknesses: Spoiling my daughters.

Family: My wife and two daughters.

Favourite TV Show/Movie: Remember the Titans and Heroes.

Holiday destination of my dreams: Georgina.

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: Ernie Dingo, Matty Bowen, and Carl Webb to join my wife and myself.

If I could change something it would be? Nothing.

Wish for the future: To pay off my house.

Birthplace: Darwin.

Years with Xstrata: 18 months.

My role at Xstrata involves: supporting tradesmen to maintain the concentrator.

Strengths: Team player.

Weaknesses: 12 hour shifts.

Family: There are too many to name!

Favourite TV Show/Movie: Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

Holiday destination of your dreams: Amsterdam

Five celebrities I would like to invite to dinner: Jessica Alba, Gordon Ramsay, 2 PAC, Steady Eddy, and Allan Langer.

If I could change something, it would be: To work only a 38 hour week.

Wish for the future: To win lotto.

Employee profiles

Bowen Coke Works’ Daniel Morris was named Most Outstanding First Year Electrical and Refrigeration Apprentice 2007 at the recent TORGAS Awards evening held in Townsville. Congratulations Daniel

Daniel Morris – Most Outstanding Apprentice

Bruce Coles – BCW Superintentent presents Daniel Morris (right) with his award.

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The Queensland Arts Council (QAC), an XCPP NQ partner, will hold a series of workshops about resilience in communities later this month in Mount Isa.

The forum will aim to ensure we better understand how our communities tick and their influence on the landscape and lifestyles of our regions.

The QAC North West Regional forum, titled Bouncing Back – Playing to your Strengths, will be held in Mount Isa on 26 and 27 July at the Xstrata Entertainment Centre at Buchanan Park.

Ms Ros Derrett OAM, Head of the Office of Regional Engagement at Southern Cross University, will facilitiate the forums. Ros has worked extensively in education, tourism, community cultural development and arts administration in Australia and overseas, and was the facilitator for the inaugural QAC Forum Series in 2004 funded by the XCPP NQ.

“Once we understand who we are as a community and determine where we want to be, we can bring together the appropriate resources we need to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. This will ensure creativity, prosperity and liveability for all stakeholders and demonstrate our resilience when the challenges arise,” said Ms Derrett.

The forum workshops will provide a special lens on community resilience and will help bring individuals and groups together. These partnerships are important and require a special approach so that each stakeholder group in the community gets the best from the relationship

Building community and cultural resilience

WHEN: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July, 2008.

WHERE: Xstrata Entertainment Centre, Buchanan Park, Mount Isa

HOW TO REGISTER: Queensland Arts Council Phone 07 3004 7511 or visit www.qac.org.au

Biggest Morning TeaVarious departments at Mount Isa Mines held a morning tea in support of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea.

There were cakes galore at Central Office as employees and senior management joined to raise vital funds for the worthy cause. A total of $231 was raised.

Over at the Xstrata Copper Exploration offices, Lina Will, Compliance and Travel Coordinator, organised a morning tea, as she does every year to coincide with her birthday. This year Lina invited the entire Strategic Planning Department and raised a combined total of over $310.

Also present at the Biggest Morning Tea was Bill Duchatel who was a guest of the Strategic Mine Planning team. Bill worked on the 500 Orebody in the mid to late 60s as part of the Sub Level Caving team and was onsite to provide the 500 Orebody pre-feasibility study team with some historical background as part of an all day review. Bill explained the challenges encountered by his team when mining in the reactive ore of the 500 Orebody. The review helped define the operational solutions that were developed to address the challenges of mining in reactive ground.

Thank you Sue Kenworthy for your contribution

Bill Dutcatel hosts a review of the 500 Orebody pre-feasibility study with the Strategic Mining Planning team. Fom left to right: Richard Fry, Eamonn Dare, Fiona Leddick, Jim Faulkner, Bill Duchatel, Org van Baalen, Chris Carr, Myles Johnston and Pete Christen.

Lina Will collects donations for the Exploration/Strategic Mine Planning Biggest Morning Tea.

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Lead Smelter introduces porta count machineThe lead smelter has introduced a new porta count machine to effectively carry out ‘respirator-fit testing’ for its employees.

As part of the new starter procedure, respirator-fit tests are conducted so that the employee is fitted with the most suitable type of respirator before they start work in the lead smelter. The respirator-fit test is important as there are several different types and sizes of respirators in use. In addition, one type and size may be more effective than another, depending on the employee’s face shape.

Respirators are used as prevention against lead absorption through inhalation, so it is very important that the respirator used is the correct type and fit for the user.

Respirator pre-start checks are also carried out by employees at the beginning of each shift as part of the ongoing maintenance of this piece of Personal Protective Equipment.

By using the porta count machine, the same faults can be identified as would be in the pre-start test, however the added feature of the machine is that it assigns a ‘fit factor’ to the respirator. This ‘fit factor’ is determined through a series of tests while the employee is wearing the respirator. These include side to side head movements, checking that breathing is normal, and determining their ability to speak while wearing the respirator.

If results returned are lower than expected, the respirator can be adjusted. For example, the elastic strap can be replaced while there is still some elasticity rather than wait until there is none. This tool allows us to be more pro-active than reactive.

Importantly, the porta count machine does not replace the need for employees to conduct pre-start checks. It is an added tool that is used to ensure that the respirators are the appropriate size for the individual employee and are at optimum effectiveness.

Thank you to James Roccheccioli for your contribution

Allan Hancock conducts a pre-test on his respirator prior to starting work.

My colleagues don’t know this, but I have had a hole in one.

My favourite food is a good piece of steak.

I drive a Commodore station wagon.

The person I most admire is my colleague Steve – he is always there for advice and he never says a bad word about anyone.

In my spare time I sleep in, relax, and spend time with the old man.

My pet hate is when simple things are made complicated.

I can’t live without my family, friends, and music.

My colleagues don’t know this, but I’m a boxer and I have competed in the Golden Glove.

My favourite food is pizza (meat lovers).

I drive a Falcon or Barina.

The person I most admire is my mother Denise.

In my spare time I enjoy catching up with friends.

My pet hate is queues.

I can’t live without my motorbike.

DJ Lyons

Lab Technician, EHM

Dale Moncrieff

Field Technician, Handlebar Hill Open Cut mine

Allan Welch

Electrician Leading Hand, CRL

Fiona Leddick

Administration Assistant, Strategic Mine Planning Xstrata Copper

My colleagues don’t know this, but the first band I went to see was Cold Chisel at the Mount Isa Civic Centre in 1981.

My favourite foods are BBQ Sweet potato and Rib Fillet Steak with pasta.

I drive an Immaculate 2004 SS Holden Crewman.

The person I most admire is Jimi Hendrix – the greatest musician of all time.

If I had the spare time I would learn to play the guitar.

My pet hate is drivers that don’t signal when turning corners.

I can’t live without State of Origin – go Queensland!

My colleagues don’t know this, but I am petrified of heights.

My favourite food is anything Italian.

I drive a Ford Falcon (is there anything else?).

The people I most admire are people that have the courage to follow their dreams.

In my spare time I spend time with family and friends.

My pet hate is pretentious people.

I can’t live without my husband and my dog.

My colleagues don’t know this, but...

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BSOC Environmental Pad Trial In order to yield world best practice rehabilitation outcomes, Black Star Open Cut mine (BSOC) has commissioned and sponsored significant research on waste rock dump cover system designs and the role of vegetation in cover systems.

In 2006, specialist consultants from Canada were employed to mathematically model potential moisture store and release cover system options. During May this year, a field trial commenced to identify the most economically and environmentally beneficial moisture store and release cover system option for the BSOC waste rock dumps.

Xstrata Zinc’s BSOC operation has sponsored an ACMER (Australian Centre for Minerals Extension and Research) research program that will provide vital knowledge with respect to the role that vegetation plays in cover systems as they operate to minimise moisture percolation into waste rock dumps. Currently very little is known about the role of vegetation in cover systems, so BSOC’s research will help ensure environmentally safe waste rock dumps and excellent rehabilitation outcomes, not only in Mount Isa but also at various other Xstrata operations world-wide.

Over the period of one month, three scientifically instrumented test plots were constructed from approximately 13,000 cubic metres of non-acid forming waste rock. The test plots were constructed in lifts with one standing at four metres and the others being two metres tall. One of the two metre tall pads included a 0.5 metre compacted layer of non acid waste.

The project also involved complex excavations for the installation of a range of scientific instrumentation which detects moisture content and soil suction. Within each of the test plots, up to three sets of 16 moisture and 16 soil suction sensors were installed vertically from the surface of the cover at various depths of up to seven metres to measure the movement of moisture into the cover which would come from the infiltration of rain and then movement of moisture out of the cover because of evaporation

and plants drawing on stored moisture. It is known that in hot areas like Mount Isa, evaporation can draw moisture from more than two metres under the ground surface. An important part of the construction of the test plots included burying three four-metre-diameter rainwater tanks. These will enable us to measure water ingress rates through the various cover system configurations and compare this to the sensor readings.

The data collected from instrumentation in these test plots will enable us to verify that the mathematical model developed for

the cover designs effectively mimics what happens in reality and proves that the cover system will be effective in the long term. It will also allow the design to be refined over time.

Xstrata Zinc’s General Manager Mining Anthony Kocken, said “This project involved numerous individuals undertaking a wide variety of duties and one of the greatest accomplishments of this initiative is the extent to which BSOC’s personnel pulled together to not only get the job done, but get it done well.

“All construction and excavation for this complex initiative was

undertaken by BSOC’s Civil Crew. It is a real accomplishment that the project was completed safely without incident and within the expected timeframes,” said Anthony.

“The individuals on the Civil Crew should be proud of themselves and their excellent achievements on this project. These individuals have significantly contributed to an important project which will yield significant environmental outcomes and could save us millions of dollars by reducing the thickness of the non acid cover on our waste rock dump,” he added.

The initiative took a month to complete and involved over 1,000 man and equipment hours. The next phase of the initiative involves building an extra two plots which specifically examine the role of vegetation in cover systems. This phase is expected to commence in the coming months

From left to right: Daniel Taylor, Dave Brennan, Jonythan Mapstone, and Anu Datta pictured at the BSOC waste rock cover trial site.

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The Open Pit Operator’s ExperienceFollowing on from last month’s Myuma story we bring you: The Open Pit Operator’s Experience.

The Open Pit Operator’s Experience is prepared by Black Star Open Cut (BSOC) mine employees and is a series of vocational talks given to Indigenous participants seeking exposure to the mining industry. One of the presenters is Drill and Blast Leading Hand and local Indigenous woman, Wanita Gosbee.

Wanita had her first taste of mining when she attended a mining access program at the Hard Times Mine. From there Wanita worked for a number of contractors on the lease before starting with BSOC. It has been an onwards and upwards career progression for Wanita who has recently been acting in the position of BSOC’s Drill and Blast Supervisor.

“In the role of Drill and Blast Leading Hand, I look after a crew of seven people to ensure our daily tasks are undertaken. I’m the blast controller, which means I’m responsible for charging and stemming holes, then connecting all the holes together. The health and safety of the employees is my highest priority. Therefore it is critical that I ensure the area is clear prior to firing,” said Wanita.

An explanation of Wanita’s job description and role expectations accompanied by video footage of BSOC is a major part of The Open Pit Operator’s Experience presentation which she delivered to students from the Spinifex Junior campus, as well as the Myuma visitors to BSOC.

“I’m more than happy to provide advice to others wishing to enter the mining industry. I have a diverse range of work experience, from living and working on my family’s cattle property to now holding a shot firer’s licence. I enjoy sharing my experiences with people to help them to achieve their goals or obtain future job opportunities within the mining industry,” Wanita said.

“But there’s one piece of advice that has always helped me, and that’s to turn up to work with the right attitude,” she said.

As a result of Wanita’s presentation to Myuma visitors at Black Star Open Cut mine, a number of students graduated from a structured vocational training program with Xstrata Zinc. Two students were located at BSOC, one in administration at George Fisher Mine (GFM) and one at the workshop at GFM

Wanita Gosbee, Lyle James, and Anthony Kocken at Black Star Open Cut mine.

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www.naidoc.org.au

The government has said SORRY – so let’s Advance Australia and be Fair.

The kangaroo and emu are the two unique Indigenous animals that are on the

Australian coat of arms and, some say, were chosen because they move forward

and find it difficult to go backwards. Their positions have been switched, left and

right, to represent the switch in the Governments attitude.

They are surrounded by the stars of the Southern Cross which, like Aboriginal people,

have been here since the beginning of time. There must be a change in attitudes

of black and white and all the colours in between. Black people must stop waiting

for governments and white people to fix their problems – they must start fixing the

problems that they can. Governments must not look at Indigenous problems and

say “This is going to cost too much to fix” or “The problem is too big”.

Now is the best time because we are in a time of great prosperity which is ripped

from the land that rightly belongs to Aboriginal people.

For the background we have used the colours of the land, the sorry is in blue

representing water and a healing point. The Southern Cross is in the colours of the

sunset, the time when it first comes out. The lines connecting the Southern Cross

represent the spirits of our ancestors that are looking down on us and keeping an eye

on us. The lines are black for our ancestors and the orange is power and knowledge

that they have and have given.

Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders’ future, like this poster, can be built on the

Rudd Government’s SORRY. Advance Australia, both Fair and Dark.

Artists Duwun Lee and Laniyuk Lee

CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK 2008Title of Artwork: Advance Austral ia Fair?

Artists Description

Xstrata named mining sector leader

Xstrata has recently been named as a ‘platinum’ level company and the mining sector leader by Business in the Community’s (BITC) Corporate Responsibility Index 2007. This follows Xstrata’s recent inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 2007/8 as the mining sector leader. Xstrata’s BITC rating of 96% has also resulted in Xstrata leading the sector in the 2007 Australian Corporate Responsibility Index of businesses with operations or interests in that country

Celebrating Naidoc Week 2008www.naidoc.org.au

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Handlebar Hill Open Cut – a preferred training ground

Megan Moar has moved from a Receptionist role to an Environmental Technician’s role at EHM.

Jessica Boscato is the new Management Accountant for Townsville Operations.

Rob Hanson has been promoted to Electrical and Communications Superintendent, MICO.

Ben McLean has been promoted from an underground Diesel Fitter at GFM to a Maintenance Planner for Zinc Lead Maintenance.

On the move

Xstrata Zinc’s Handlebar Hill Open Cut (HHOC) mine last month cemented its place as a preferred training ground as a group of geology students from the University of Ballart visited the mine to complete mapping exercises as part of their geology curriculum.

The third year undergraduate students participated in a training program organised between the university and Xstrata Zinc which involved mapping of the Mount Isa Valley mineral outcrops and areas of the HHOC lease.

“Mount Isa provides a varied and complex geology which is perfect for our third year students to map and study,” said Stafford McKnight, Lecturer in Mineralogy and Petrology for the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Ballarat.

“The aim of this exercise was geographical mapping and taking advantage of the particularly good geology in and around Mount Isa and Cloncurry,” said Stafford.

“The students mapped in pairs; completed a detailed study of rock structures, and then produced two maps and two reports to accompany a 15 minute presentation to senior Xstrata employees,” he said.

He said new training initiatives like this will help to combat a huge shortage of trained professionals within the industry

Third Year University of Ballarat geology students visit Handlebar Hill Open Cut mine.

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David Freney completes his adult apprenticeship

Winners of five Apple iPods from the ICT satisfaction surveyA customer satisfaction survey of our current Information Communication & Technology (ICT) services was recently conducted to measure the level of satisfaction among Xstrata Copper, Xstrata Zinc and Xstrata Technology employees in Queensland and Northern Territory.

Five lucky employees were presented with an Apple iPod 8GB Touch as a prize for participating in the survey.

“Xstrata values employee input and this survey gave an opportunity for employees to provide anonymous feedback on the services they have received over the past year, and to make suggestions for improvement,” said Greg Jamieson, Manager IT Project, Xstrata Copper North Queensland.

The results of the survey will be used to help ensure the continual improvement of our ICT services going forward and provide a reference point to compare future customer satisfaction levels,” said Greg

Xstrata would like to congratulate David Freney who has recently completed his adult apprenticeship.

David has worked for Mount Isa Mines for 23 years in various positions from storeperson to project officer, to a supervisory role for Mine Rescue.

In 2005, David started his boilermaking apprenticeship as part of Xstrata’s Adult Apprenticeship Program and currently works at George Fisher Mine in Fixed Plant Maintenance.

George Fisher Mine’s Supervisor for underground mechanical services, Tom Kelly, said David is an asset to his crew and department. “He has a positive attitude and a willingness to be a team player, with a strong safety focus. We are pleased to have him working for us,” he said.

Congratulations David.

Applications for six positions at Mount Isa Mines in the 2009 adult apprenticeship intake are currently being assessed

David Freney has recently completed his boilermaking

adult apprenticeship.

David de Lange, General Manager Finance and Administration, and Peter Bates, Manager IT and Business Systems, with the winners of the ICT satisfaction survey in Mount Isa; Andrew Glover, Graduate Metallurgist Xstrata Copper, Brad Bessen, Metallurgist Xstrata Zinc, and Joh Lumsden, Pitram Operator Xstrata Copper.

Greg Jamieson, Manager IT Project (left), and Karen Read, General Manager Business Planning and Reporting (right) with the winners of the ICT satisfaction survey in Brisbane; Lisa Marshall, Customer Service Officer, Xstrata Technology and Mervyn Seeto, Senior Internal Auditor, Xstrata Copper.

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Potential graduates visit Mount Isa

Fifty-eight potential graduates from a variety of disciplines from Australian universities visited Mount Isa Mines for site visits as part of the Xstrata Mount Isa Mines Graduate Program for 2009. The site visit included a tour of Black Star Open Cut mine, Handlebar Hill Open Cut mine, George Fisher Mine, or Enterprise Mine as well as a tour of one of the metallurgical plants.

Students met with superintendents and managers during a special dinner held on the first night, and had the opportunity to socialise with existing graduates at a barbecue dinner on the second night. On the third day, each potential graduate was interviewed to determine whether they would be suitable for a graduate role in 2009 with Xstrata

A group of potential graduates prepare to tour George Fisher Mine with Reliability Engineer, Tiffany Sproles (right).

Twenty-nine workplace trainers and assessors from the Copper Concentrator, Copper Mine Maintenance and Zinc Lead Concentrator attended development programs during April and May.

Topics covered included the training management system, auditing, training and assessing material, document control processes and assessment validation.

Presenters for the programs included Vicki Anderson, Louise Wilcox, Don Healy and Sean Cavanagh, with key note addresses from Monica Thomas and Maryann Wipaki.

“This initiative has been very successful and will continue to be delivered, it is important to recognise the pivotal role our workplace trainers and assessors play in the business and the value of structured selection and development programs,” said Maryann.

“I would like to thank the team for their organisation and commitment toward this program,” she said

Workplace trainer and assessor development

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Diabetes and the Glycaemic Index MEDICAL

Approximately one in four Australians suffer from either Diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. These statistics are on the incline. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2008), a large number of diabetes cases still remain undiagnosed, as there are often no symptoms.

Fortunately, the increased awareness of the Glycaemic Index (GI) can have beneficial outcomes for both Diabetic and non-diabetic people. The GI refers to how rapidly carbohydrate-containing foods are broken down in the digestive system and absorbed into the blood stream. Carbohydrates that enter the blood stream quickly have high GI values, and lower GI carbohydrates are more gradually absorbed into the blood stream.

High carbohydrate foods include breads, cereals, pasta, some starchy vegetables, fruits, legumes and milk. It is the characteristics of carbohydrates and other elements (fats, acidity) in foods that influence GI. For example carbohydrates that are heavily processed and low in fibre such as white bread or finely milled flour, cause a quick rise in blood sugar levels (BSLs). On the other hand, carbohydrates that contain high levels of soluble fibre and preserve the shell of the cells, such as multigrain bread and soy products, are more difficult to digest and are therefore broken down slowly.

WHAT FOODS ARE HIGH, INTERMEDIATE OR LOW GI?

High (GI 70 or more) – white rice, high sugar cereals, white potato

Intermediate (GI 56-69) – bran muffin, rockmelon and most dried fruits

Low (GI 55 or less) – pears, sourdough bread and sweet potato

HOW DOES GI HELP WITH DIABETES? People with diabetes have difficulty regulating their BSLs and research indicates that incorporating low GI foods into all meals can have many benefits including:

Lowering the average BSL and reducing marked spikes and troughs,

Improve the body’s ability to use glucose for energy,

Lower ‘bad’ blood fats and improve good cholesterol, and

Assists in weight management as it improves satiety after a meal.

A balanced diet that is high in fruit, vegetables and wholegrain carbohydrates, and is low in saturated fat, salt, alcohol and refined sugars, will assist all people to live a healthier lifestyle.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DIABETES OR GI:

Diabetes Australia www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

International Diabetes Institute www.diabetes.com.au

Glycaemic Index www.glycemicindex.com.au

Taking risks can take lives.Be rail smart.With both rail and road traffi c continually increasing the need to stay alert and be aware of potential dangers at level crossings is essential.

Always be on alert for a second train and always pay attention tosigns and signals.

If you take a risk at a level crossing you are not only risking yourown life, you are risking the lives of others. Be smart, be RailSmart.

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Mitsubishi Pajero EXE Wagon 1988, Gold 4x4, $5,800 ono. Perfect for fishing, camping and exploring the outback. 4 door automatic, 2.6 litre petrol engine. 7 seater, air-conditioned, driving lights. Alpine CD player, Uniden UHF Radio, tow bar, bull bar, new windscreen. Rego 329 HTT, valid until November 2008. Low kilometres – 183,000km. Comfortable, very reliable, and in good condition. Ph: 0434 072 214.

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1994 Holden Jackaroo Wagon Good Condition, only 187,000km. New tyres, $1000s recently spent on it. $9,000. Ph: 0402 968 695.

100 assorted videos all genres – movies, kids movies, TV and music. Including 20 Star Trek videos. $200. Ph: 0438 434 795.

In memoryWe extend our condolences to the Buchold family for the passing of Rudi Buchold. Rudi worked at Mount Isa Mines for 35 years and passed away at the Gold Coast on Thursday 19 June. Rudi’s ashes will be interred in Mount Isa.

CongratulationsCongratulations to Robert Tolchers and his partner Cindy Pickering on the birth of their baby girl Emmah-Lee Tolcher on 28 May. Emmah-Lee weighed in at 7lb 15oz.

Congratulations to Leanne Alcorn from the Chem Lab and partner Wayne Furness from Site Services on the birth of their daughter Katelyn Rae Furness. Katelyn was born on 8 April weighing 6lb 7oz.

Congratulations to David Johnson (Jumbo operator, N3500) and wife Nicole on the birth of their twins, Colton and Hannah, who were born on 24 April and both weighed in at 7lbs.

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

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

Classifieds

Congratulations to Megan Housden who correctly guessed that May’s photo competition was Alyssa Smith’s hand from page 17

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

For your chance to win, email cpeters@xstratacopper.com.au before Friday 11 July.

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