Health, Safety, Environment & Community Conference and Awards

DR JORIAN KIPPAX
Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) | 2026 Tasmanian Australian of the Year
Presentation: Your Leg or Your Life

Dr Jorian (“Jo”) Kippax is a Retrieval Consultant with Ambulance Tasmania’s Critical Care and Retrieval Service (AT-CCR), working primarily with the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), and also serves as a Trauma Specialist at the Royal Hobart Hospital. His professional interests include resuscitation education with the University of Tasmania, as well as Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, Environmental Medicine, and Disaster Preparedness.

In 2025, Jo was part of a specialist team of rescuers tasked to free a whitewater rafter who was trapped in perilous rapids on the Franklin River in 2024.

Lithuanian whitewater rafter, Valdas Bieliauskas, was retrieved from freezing water by Jo and his team. The clinical team performed an operation to amputate Valdas’s leg underwater, allowing him to be freed and ultimately saving his life. Jo was awarded the “Life Saving Cross” by the President of the Republic of Lithuania.

DR TIMOTHY SHARP
Psychologist & Founder, The Happiness Institute
Presentation: Apply the Principles of Positive Psychology – At work and in Life!

An internationally renowned leader in the fields of Mental Health and Positive Psychology, Dr. Tim Sharp (aka Dr. Happy) is a sought after Speaker and Facilitator, Consultant, Coach and Mentor, Writer and Podcaster.

His primary areas of interest include enhancing happiness at work including building positive cultures, developing positive leadership and boosting resilience, as well as smashing the stigma associated with mental ill-health.

This engaging keynote explores how the science of positive psychology can help individuals and teams thrive at work and in life. Blending research, practical strategies, and real-world stories, it shows how to build resilience, boost wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and create sustainable success and happiness in even the most demanding environments.

DONNA McGEORGE
Author, International Speaker, Subtraction Specialist
Presentation: Red Brick Thinking

Donna McGeorge specialises in creating space for thinking, planning, and growing. She understands the power of choice and believes the best way to combat the myth of “wasted time” is living deliberately. Renowned for her captivating presence and ability to deliver practical strategies with flair, she is sought after globally as an authority on productivity and creating space for growth. She brings her expertise to diverse audiences, leaving a lasting impact.

You might catch glimpses of her on television, sharing insights on productivity and time management, or find her articles gracing the pages of esteemed publications like Harvard Business Review, Forbes Magazine, and Fast Company. As a prolific author, she has penned 12 books, with the last four reaching bestseller status— a testament to the relevance and resonance of her work.

PAUL SCHOTT
Management Consultant, Paul Schott Enterprises
Masterclass: Mining’s New Cultural Norms: From Tradition to Transformation

Paul Schott has a background in the health and community sector, with extensive experience across a diverse range of industries. In recent years, he has worked closely within the mining sector, including contributing to the development of a large-scale leadership program and a workforce culture initiative involving more than 500 employees.

Paul has a strong interest in solution-oriented approaches to organisational change and has held several senior leadership roles where implementing this approach has been a key priority. He brings significant experience working with executives, boards, middle managers, and frontline staff, and is regularly engaged for his combined expertise in both fieldwork and management.

He has a particular interest in the dynamics of effective teamwork and fostering strong partnerships between supervisors and staff. Paul is also a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting at training events, conferences, and industry forums.

JODI GOODALL
Head of Organisational Reliability, Brady Heywood
Masterclass: Getting Bad News to Flow in Your Organisation

Jodi is an experienced Health, Safety and Environment leader with more than 20 years’ expertise in mining, heavy manufacturing, munitions, chemical process plants and logistics.

She is a passionate advocate for practical, innovative safety leadership and worker health. She advises leadership teams on how to create a positive organisational culture that drives best-in-class HSE performance.

Jodi was the recipient of the ‘Growing Healthy Organisations’ Award at VIOSH, University of Ballarat during her Grad Dip Occ. Hazard Management, and also holds a Master of Science (Occ. Hygiene) from the University of Wollongong.

CHRIS McCOMBE
General Manager – Sustainability, Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)
Masterclass: The future of ESG and the evolving landscape of performance standards and disclosures

Chris McCombe has 25 years’ experience working in geoscientific, environmental and sustainability policy and practice in the public and private sectors both in Australia and overseas.

Chris oversees key initiatives supporting the minerals industry’s environmental, social and governance performance, including implementation of the Towards Sustainable Mining system in Australia and the Global Consolidated Responsible Mining Standards initiative. In 2018, Chris worked with the International Council on Mining and Metals, focussing on global water issues.

Prior to MCA, Chris was Manager, Major Projects for Queensland’s abandoned mines program, and an environmental consultant in Australia and the UK.

JO-ANNE DUDLEY
Principal Consultant, Miner Ventures
Presentation: Lessons in Safety from a Mining Mega Project – Oyu Tolgoi

Jo-Anne Dudley is a mining engineer and industry leader with more than 30 years’ experience in underground metalliferous mining, spanning operations, major project development and executive leadership. She is the founder of Mining Ventures, providing strategic and technical advisory services to the resources sector and a non-executive director of ASX listed Ora Banda Mining.

Jo-Anne previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Turquoise Hill Resources, where she was responsible for the development and operations of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project in Mongolia, one of the world’s largest underground mining developments. Working closely with Rio Tinto, she led operational planning, regulatory engagement and government negotiations, while overseeing major project delivery and disclosure reporting.

Earlier in her career she worked with Rio Tinto and began in Australia at Northparkes Mines in New South Wales. A Fellow of the AusIMM, Chartered Professional Engineer and MAICD, Jo-Anne has authored multiple technical papers and is widely recognised for her leadership in safety, mine design and strategic project development.

She was named a 2018 Exceptional Woman in Queensland Resources and a member of the Global 100 Women in Mining.

MSHA FAZEN
Manager – HSE Systems, Whitehaven Coal
Presentation: Embrace Data & Digital Transformations

Misha Fazen is a senior manager specialising in data, performance, and operational systems, with over 15 years’ experience across the mining, oil and gas, and construction sectors. She has led major transformation and analytics initiatives, including the delivery of enterprise systems supporting billion-dollar acquisitions.

Misha’s work focuses on operational excellence, safety systems, and change management. She also actively mentors emerging professionals in her field.

Currently, she is advancing the use of data analytics to identify leading indicators and developing AI-enabled solutions that enhance organisational performance and support innovative, data-driven change in the field.

SARAH GOODHEW & PAUL CUTRONE
Partners, Seyfarth Shaw Australia
Presentation: Psycholosocial Risk, Artificial Intelligence & the Law

RENATA ROBERTS
Chief Corporate Services Officer, The Bloomfield Group
Presentation: Program One – Fostering a Mentally Safe & Respectful Workplace

Renata brings more than 23 years of experience in the resources sector, spanning HR, Safety and Health, Risk, Industrial Relations, Communications, Community Engagement, and IT, with roles held both in Australia and internationally.

An award-winning leader, she was named NSW Exceptional Woman in Mining in 2020 and went on to become the first NSW recipient of the Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources Award. In 2022, she was also recognised among the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining. Renata is a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and mental health.

In addition to her role at Bloomfield, Renata is Chair of Firstchance, and is the author of the children’s leadership series Join Jackson’s Journey.

DR TESSA BAILEY
CEO | Principal Psychologist, Opus Centre
Presentation: Psychosocial Risk as a Systems Issue – The Expert Witness Perspective

Dr Tessa Bailey is a psychologist, consultant, and author specialising in psychosocial risk, invisible work, and the design of healthier workplace systems. Dr Tessa is the CEO of Opus Centre and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. She works with organisations across Australia and internationally to prevent psychosocial harm through practical, systems‑level approaches grounded in real work.

As an expert witness in psychosocial risk matters, Dr Tessa ia a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Tessa is an international keynote speaker, PhD award winner, and is Director of the Global Psychosocial Safety Network.

CORRIE PITZER
CEO, Safemap
Presentation: High Reliability Mining – Merging HOP Thinking with Fatal Risk Control

ANTHONY MARGETTS
Chief Inspector of Mines, NSW Resources Regulator
Presentation: Update from the Resources Regulator

Anthony Margetts has over 20 years’ experience in the mining industry.His qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering (mining) and a mine managers’ certificate of competency.

In his current role, Anthony leads the mine safety inspectorate team responsible for state-wide compliance activities under the WHS legislation.

Previously, Anthony has held multiple roles in the mining industry across Australia, ranging from mining engineering through to senior leadership roles.

ANGELA HUNTER
Managing Director | CEO, Coal Services
Presentation: Coal Services Update

Angela Hunter was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Coal Services in May 2025, following a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years. She has held CEO, Director, and senior executive roles across the insurance, healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications sectors.

Throughout her career—including leadership roles with organisations such as Chubb, IAG, General Electric, Citibank, and Prudential—Angela has led high-performing teams, driven customer-focused digital transformation, navigated complex regulatory environments, and delivered sustainable business outcomes.

Angela is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Master-level Board Directorship qualification from the University of Hong Kong. She is a founding member of the Asia Businesswomen Leaders Council and the founder of Financial Executive Women in Australia. She also holds a Bachelor of Business in Management and Marketing from the University of Technology, Sydney, and is Six Sigma Green Belt qualified.

NICOLE ARMIT
Director & Executive Leader – Major Projects & Approvals
EMM Consulting
Presentation: Some Thoughts on How to Get Through the NSW Planning Assessment Process Intact

Nicole Armit’s tertiary education in environmental engineering and environmental law provides a thorough grounding in the technical and regulatory complexities of assessments and approvals.

Nicole’s strategic project direction and business development role in EMM reflects her in-depth knowledge and experience in major projects across a range of sectors, particularly in mining and energy. As an advisor to a range of companies, she has successfully delivered numerous environmental assessments and approvals, as well as auditing and environmental management projects, in which she has shared her knowledge gathered from years of working on complex projects under state and Federal laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.

Nicole has a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Hons), University of NSW and a Master of Environmental Law, ANU. She is also a Certified Environmental Practitioner (Impact Assessment Specialist) and is a registered NSW Environmental Assessment Practitioner.

SAMANTHA DALY
Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery
Presentation: The EPBC Act Reforms – What They Mean for NSW Mining Projects & Operations

Samantha is a partner and national practice group head of the property, planning and environment and construction group at Johnson Winter Slattery. She is a environment and planning specialist primarily focussing on the energy and resources, property and infrastructure industries.

She advises on all aspects of planning and environment regulation, including approvals, compliance, water, climate change, nature markets, cultural heritage and pollution. She also has extensive experience advising the mining industry including on all aspects of mining law and mine closure considerations. She regularly assists clients in assessing project risks and provides practical advice for her clients in responding to regulatory investigations, as well as acting for her clients in planning and environment litigation.

ANDRE SZCZEPANSKI
Director, Agency Systems and Performance
Development Coordination Authority – Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure
Presentation:Tackling Agency coordination in the assessment process – an update on the Planning Departments new Development Coordination Authority

AMANDA GRIFFITH
Manager – Natural Capital, Niche
Presentation: A Strategic Approach to Biodiversity Offset Sourcing

Amanda Griffith is recognised as an expert in the NSW biodiversity space, having been involved in establishing more than 20 Biodiversity Stewardship Sites over the course of her 20-year career as an ecologist and natural capital consultant.

Amanda has as a detailed working knowledge of the NSW and Commonwealth biodiversity offsetting schemes and biodiversity credit markets. She is a trusted advisor to landholders regarding the opportunities offered by the NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme, and to development clients with respect to biodiversity offset strategy and procurement.

Amanda has worked with clients from government and non-government organisations across a broad range of sectors, including linear infrastructure, mining, renewable energy and land development.

CHRIS GIMBER
Partner, ERM
Presentation: From Closure Costs to Residual Risk – Understanding the Full Liability Profile of a Mine

Chris Gimber provides specialist expertise in mine rehabilitation and closure, water management, geochemistry, and soils. His experience spans all stages of resource project planning and delivery, including feasibility studies, impact assessment, concept and detailed engineering, operations and auditing, decommissioning, rehabilitation, and asset transition.

Chris has over 25 years’ consulting experience in the environmental sector, working on projects across the globe. He is a Chartered Engineer in both Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering.

LANCE TRUONG
Associate Director, Control Risks
Presentation: Activism Trends in the Mining Sector

Lance specializes in geopolitical, political, security, and regulatory risk across Australia, New Zealand, and North Asia. He has extensive experience advising companies on activism trends, including in the mining sector.

Prior to joining Control Risks, Lance managed business development and service delivery for Japanese industrial clients at an international geopolitical consultancy and was previously a consultant at a Big 4 firm in Tokyo. He also served as an Australian diplomat in China, focusing on political analysis and public affairs.

KYLIE COCHRANE
Principal, Engagement & Change Advisory, Aurecon
Presentation: Community Benefits

Kylie Cochrane is a global engagement leader with more than 30 years of experience in communication and stakeholder engagement. She supports clients to build, maintain, and restore their social licence by mitigating social risk and effectively managing community concern and outrage.

Highly regarded within the industry, Kylie brings deep expertise and a strong understanding of the unique pressures and priorities associated with government infrastructure.

Kylie was the inaugural Chair of the Australian National University Advisory Board for the Institute for Infrastructure in Society, which oversees NextGen research into community engagement and social risk. She held this role for five years and continues to serve on the board. Internationally, she served as Global Chair of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) from 2017 to 2022, and is currently the Engagement Institute’s representative on the IAP2 international board. She also served on the Australian IAP2 Board from 2011 to 2021.

Her contributions have been widely recognised. In 2022, Kylie was named one of three inaugural Honorary IAP2 Fellows across Australia and New Zealand. She was recognised as a Deloitte Outstanding 50 LGBTI+ Leader in 2020 and was an opening speaker at the 2019 United Nations Conference on Engagement.

Kylie established and grew Aurecon’s Communications and Stakeholder Engagement practice into one of the leading engagement businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Over the past decade, the Aurecon Engagement and Change team has received more than 30 industry awards, including IAP2 International Engagement Project of the Year, the National Women in Construction Innovative Team Award, and Consult Australia’s Gold Excellence Award.

KAYDY PINETOWN
Team Leader, Net Zero Emissions Modelling
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water
Presentation: NSW Coal Sector Emissions – The Path Behind and the Road Ahead

Kaydy has over 20 years of professional experience in research and in the energy and mining industries in South Africa and Australia. She is currently a Team Leader in the Net Zero Emissions Modelling and the Project Manager for the NSW Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Verification Program.

She oversees the development of the fugitive emissions projections for NSW and the establishment of the NSW GHG Monitoring Network.

Kaydy was employed with CSIRO Energy from 2006 to 2022, and with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Coal in Queensland and Sasol Limited in South Africa as a coal geologist, prior to CSIRO.

IAIN HORNSHAW
Manager, Sustainability, Yancoal
Presentation: Insights from the First Year of AASB S2 Reporting

Iain Hornshaw has over 18 years of experience in the mining sector across operational, technical and senior leadership roles.

He joined Yancoal in 2021 after holding several environment and approvals management positions and is currently Manager, Sustainability, leading the implementation of the company’s Sustainability Strategy.

In 2025, Iain led Yancoal’s inaugural AASB S2 climate‑related financial disclosures, strengthening the organisation’s climate-related risk and opportunity management and reporting. He holds tertiary qualifications in Geography, Environmental Science and Sustainability.

Mining is a vital industry for NSW and for Australia. Our people are world-class, and NSW mining operations and technical know-how are second to none.

So what do the next generation NSW miners think we should be doing to keep mining responsibly now and in the future? And what are they working on now as they build careers as the leaders of tomorrow?

As part of the conference program, The Pitch enters its fourth year, offering young professionals the chance to present their work—whether planned or completed—to a panel of industry experts and mentors. This session highlights how emerging leaders are contributing to a responsible mining industry and shaping its future.

We can’t wait to celebrate our young people, their aspirations, and their work.

Thank you to Newmont for their generous sponsorship of The Pitch.

Don’t talk about Pitch Club.

But seriously, the rules are pretty simple. If you’re 30 or under and working in NSW, we want to hear about your achievements and how you are contributing to a responsible mining industry in NSW for today and tomorrow.

You are our future leaders. So tell us something great that you’re working on. It might be:

• Something Innovative
• A problem you’re working to solve
• An example of really good practice
• A project that you have implemented
• A piece of research you have worked on
• An initiative you have championed and implemented at work
• Achieving a first at your mine site or in your business.

We choose the best six entries, and they get seven minutes to make their pitch to colleagues and our industry leaders at the NSW Mining HSEC Conference.

What’s in it for you?

• Get recognised by your colleagues for your hard work
• A chance to take the stage at the HSEC event and hone your public speaking skills
• Cash prizes for everyone selected to appear in The Pitch.

The Pitch will be held on Tuesday 4 August from 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

If you or someone you know – or work with – would like to join us at the 2026 NSW Mining HSEC Conference to participate in the Pitch, please apply.

Six people will be chosen to present at the conference in 2026.

Click here to apply.

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Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life.

We’ve operated in Australia for more than 25 years and provide employment for 17,420 people across our mines and metals processing assets.

In 2024, our New South Wales operations helped support over 3,210 suppliers, spent $5.2 billion on goods and services, and contributed $1.8 billion in taxes and royalties.

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For over 20 years, Yancoal Australia has been contributing to the Australian coal industry, communities where we operate and broader society. With over 6,000 people working across our operations in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia, Yancoal’s story goes beyond the product we mine. It is about the positive impact we have on people’s lives, as we continue to deliver lasting benefits for all of our stakeholders.

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Newmont (ASX: NEM) is the world’s leading gold company, a producer of copper, zinc, lead and silver and Australia’s only molybdenum producer. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Africa, Latin America, North America and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical expertise.

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BHP is a world-leading resources company. We work in more than 90 locations worldwide and our products are sold globally.

We’ve positioned our business to support the megatrends shaping our world. Iron ore and metallurgical coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition. Copper for renewable energy. Nickel for electric vehicles. And we are moving into potash to support more sustainable farming.

In NSW, BHP owns and operates the Mt Arthur Coal mine, which will cease operating in June 2030. We are working closely with our people and community to leave a positive legacy from BHP mining in the Hunter Valley.

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In operation for over 25 years, Bengalla Mining Company is located 4km west of Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter. We aim to be a world class operation and a valued supplier, employer and community partner. Our mission is to produce safe, productive and profitable coal with strong community/environmental performance and market presence. Our contribution to the local community extends beyond the immediate economic benefits of our business. Bengalla supports a wide range of projects and partnerships to build stronger and more sustainable communities. Most importantly we invest in the local communities surrounding our operation.

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Whitehaven one of Australia’s leading coal producers and we’re proud of it. Coal is in our DNA and our work is critical for people, industries and communities both here in Australia and overseas.

We operate six mines across NSW and QLD, producing metallurgical coal that’s critical for steelmaking and thermal coal that supports the world’s energy security.

Over our more than 20-year history, we have developed a reputation for excellence in project delivery, safe operation, environmental performance and supporting local communities.

We’re committed to leaving a positive economic and social legacy that outlives our mining operations.

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Team Super is the top specialist super fund for mining, transport and energy workers, with a strong history of helping deliver exceptional retirement outcomes to our members since 1941.

• Steadfast support – we have our members’ backs through thick and thin.
• Reliable returns – we’re committed to investments that secure our members’ future comfort.
• Local service – with offices in key regional areas across Australia.

Team Super offers its members super, pension, insurance and financial advice services.

To find out more about Team Super, visit teamsuper.com.

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Dust-A-Side Australia are industry leaders in dust and erosion control, road management, dust suppression systems and environmental solutions. With decades of experience, we are synonymous with excellence in dust control and haul road management, providing unparalleled solutions to the mining industry. Our services are designed to make workplaces safer and healthier for workers, more productive and efficient for our clients and more sustainable for the local environment.

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Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets.

For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests and create consumer products.

The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance.

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Idemitsu Australia, operating in Australia since 1978, is a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan.

Our head office, mining and post-mining operations in Queensland and New South Wales support local jobs, with our Boggabri mine producing about 7 million tonnes of thermal, semi-soft and PCI coals for export annually.

Committed to sustainability and innovation, we continue to meet energy demands through supply of high-quality metallurgical and thermal coal as we actively diversify and decarbonise our energy portfolio. We invest in sustainable energy development through pumped hydro and solar projects at our Muswellbrook and Boggabri sites, while exploring sustainable fuel opportunities. Our critical minerals investments in lithium, vanadium and graphite will support clean energy storage for the future.

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Coal Services is an industry-owned organisation committed to providing critical services and expertise to the NSW coal mining industry.

Our Specialised Health and Safety Scheme offers a comprehensive range of services to assist employers to identify, assess, monitor and control risk. We work in collaboration with our industry stakeholders to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of workers within the sector by focusing on prevention, early detection, enforcement, and educational initiatives.

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Centennial is an Australian mining company supplying domestic and export markets.

Our coal fuels around 30% of NSW’s coal-fired electricity generating capacity, while we also manage a successful export business. With the support of Banpu, a leading integrated energy solutions company in Asia Pacific, we deliver a superior service to our customers.

Centennial is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banpu. Centennial has approximately 1,700 employees; five operating mines; and a variety of projects underway, including renewable energy projects, potential new mining projects and rehabilitation projects.

As the leading integrated Australian Energy Company, we are committed to excellence in environmental management, health and safety, and our peoples future careers.

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Regis is a high-margin gold producer and explorer with over a decade of consistent production and reserve growth, underpinned by continued exploration success and targeted acquisitions.

Our journey started with a vision to unlock gold endowment in the Duketon Greenstone Belt in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. That vision has grown to include our McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales. Located in the rich mining region of Central Western NSW, McPhillamys was given planning approval early in 2023.

This has been our journey to becoming one of Australia’s leading mid-tier gold companies.

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Established over 30 years ago, Umwelt is a leading Australian, employee owned environmental and social consultancy delivering projects in every state and territory across the nation. We are proud to have achieved a respected and trusted advisor status through our collaboration with government, industry, and the community.

Our team creates effective and innovative solutions to the environmental and community issues faced by our clients. We focus on providing fully integrated environmental services from concept and feasibility, through to technical assessment, consultation and approvals to delivery, operation and decommissioning. By working in close partnership with our clients, we identify, manage and mitigate risk and facilitate project delivery.

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MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant Operation, the latest greenfield open-cut coal mine in NSW, delivered first coal in 2018. Mount Pleasant is characterised by high quality, low strip-ratio export quality thermal coal. Operating near Muswellbrook, we pride ourselves on the quality of land restoration outcomes and the excellent relationships maintained with our neighbours and local Aboriginal community. We continue to oversee commitments relating to our Aboriginal Community Development Fund.

MACH Energy is in the business of delivering high quality coal to local and global customers through leading innovative mining, environmental and community practices. We are “powering our future with reliable energy.”

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The Bloomfield Group is a proud and successful Australian mining and engineering group.

Australian owned and operated, Bloomfield has been part of the Hunter community for more than 85 years and employs hundreds of local people.

The Bloomfield Group operates two open-cut coal mines in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. These operations include Rix’s Creek Mine northwest of Singleton, and Bloomfield Mine east of Maitland.

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EMM is a leading employee-owned planning, environmental, and advisory consultancy. The company is formed by a diverse range of environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and environmental specialists based in Australia and Canada.

From the early phases of building a business case and understanding the feasibility of projects, they assist to identify environmental and social constraints and opportunities, as well as establish approval strategies and pathways. The team provide support from initial exploration and feasibility studies to developing closure and future land use planning strategies that consider the rising demand from local communities and regulators.

With a team of over 300 professionals, they deliver practical and environmentally responsible outcomes for projects in Australia, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America.

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The Bowdens Silver Project is located approximately 26km east of Mudgee, near Lue and is the largest undeveloped silver deposit in Australia and one of the largest silver deposits in the world. The Project is set to deliver hundreds of long-term jobs and significant investment within the local communities throughout its proposed 23-year Project life. We are committed to leaving a positive legacy that outlives the Project.

Bowdens Silver is an Australian resources company 100% owned by Silver Mines Limited, an Australian public company listed on the ASX.

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Evolution Mining is a leading, globally relevant gold mining company formed in November 2011, with more recent additional exposure to copper. Our purpose is to deliver long-term stakeholder value through low-cost production in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible way, delivering on our vision of inspired people creating a premier global gold company.

We operate six mines in Australia and Canada including Cowal and Northparkes in New South Wales, Ernest Henry and Mt Rawdon in Queensland, Mungari in Western Australia and Red Lake in Ontario, Canada.

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Thiess partners with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, and the Americas. For 90 years, Thiess has operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments, and cultures. Our teams use that global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each of our projects, positioning them for peak efficiency, productivity, and cost performance. Our pioneering spirit continues to drive us forward, and we are committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to drive sustainable change.

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Operating from Sydney (head office), Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, Breathalyser Sales and Service Pty Ltd, is the oldest recognised leader in the supply of high quality alcohol and drug testing equipment throughout Australasia.

The company commenced operation in 1986 and has continued to expand with the increasing demand for safer roads and workplaces. All products are Australian Standard compliant, ensuring only the highest accuracy. The company offers a full range of aftermarket calibration and repair services, including on-site service/calibration of wall mounted breathalyser devices.

Breathalyser Sales and Service Pty Ltd provide equipment to all levels of government and the private sector.

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Coal LSL is the Australian Government corporation charged with regulating and managing long service leave entitlements on behalf of employees and employers in the Australian black coal mining industry.

As the only national portable long service leave scheme in Australia, our purpose is to connect eligible employees with their long service leave benefits and ensure employers comply with their obligations. We exist so employees can take time when they need it most and we work with employers to ensure they have the education and information needed to stay compliant with the Scheme.