Issue 45

TANAMI SETS GOLD STANDARD IN SAFETY

Safety is everything at the mine, which lies on Warlpiri land 950 kilometres south-west of Darwin and 560 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs. Newly-appointed mine manager Luke Barbetti says: “Safety is the very first of our values.” He says the aim is simple: to have a workplace free of fatalities, injuries and illness by ensuring...

Issue 45

MRM PLAYING WELL ABOVE PAR TO HELP TERRITORY KIDS

Its 2024 Charity Golf Day raised $126,000 for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Held over two days at the premier Palmerston Golf and Country Club, a horde of MRM employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners took to the greens for a day of average but fun golf while leading the way in funding critical medical equipment for Territory...

Issue 44

CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE

Analysis by the International Energy Agency, International Panel on Climate Change, and others conclude that the lowest cost pathway to net zero requires the deployment of a portfolio of low emission technologies including CCS.  CO2CRC is a scientific not-for-profit organisation specialising in carbon capture and storage research. CO2CRC...

Issue 44

WOMEN MAKE MRM STRONGER

For Shannon Daly and Ayefa Sharmin, McArthur River Mine is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.  The two Territorians are among many women who work at McArthur River Mine (MRM), which is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected  Located 700 km south-east of...

Issue 44

CONTRIBUTING TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE TERRITORY

“INPEX has worked with communities in the Territory helping to build economic resilience and community vibrancy by delivering vital programs and services.  “I’m looking forward to working alongside the INPEX Darwin team and our stakeholders and proud to be contributing to positive outcomes here in the Territory, through jobs,...

Issue 44

SANTOS BUILDS ON 70-YEAR CONNECTION IN NT

The company has just completed the 262km subsea Barossa Gas Export Pipeline which is a key milestone for the company’s Barossa Gas and Darwin LNG Life Extension projects that will help create and sustain hundreds of operational jobs in Darwin and inject billions of dollars into the local economy. Installation of all 16 topside modules on...

Issue 44

MAKING SURE MINERS DO RIGHT BY TERRITORIANS

Mining runs in the blood of John Tyne and his family. Both his father and grandfather were miners and now John is involved in the industry too. But unlike the previous two generations of his family John is not working directly in mineral extraction. He is a member of the Northern Territory Government’s Alice Springs’ based Central mining team...

Resources

TY TRIUMPHS

Hosted by the Motor Trade Association SA/NT, the Automotive Apprentice Awards celebrate and recognise the best and brightest automotive technicians in the industry. A Gudanji and Garrwa man from Borroloola, near where the mine operates, Ty’s award recognises his achievements and commitment to his trade, as well as his commitment to MRM and...

Issue 43

MRM SAFEGUARDS THE ENVIRONMENT

These are the key findings in the latest Independent Monitor Report 2023 for the McArthur River Mine. Released by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade in February, the report assesses the environmental management and performance of both McArthur River Mining as the operator and DITT as the regulator. The mine achieved a “very...

Issue 43

NT STRIKES GOLD

Newmont’s Tanami operation, a 12-hour drive north-west from Alice Springs, has about 14 years of mine life to run. But extensive expansion, exploration and development work underway could extend that even further. About 1800 fly-in fly-out workers operate the underground mine, which is one of the biggest single contributors to the NT...

Issue 43

SECRET AND LIES

The Federal Court victory allowing the multibilliondollar Santos Barossa project to go ahead is a triumph not only for the gas industry but for the whole of Australia – and for integrity. Hundreds of jobs will be created as Darwin LNG continues to operate for a further 20 years Lawyers from the pompouslynamed Environmental Defenders...

Issue 43

THE IMPACT OF MISINFORMATION

As the chief executive officer of Energy Club NT, an industry association promoting the energy sector in the Northern Territory, I am acutely aware of the potential consequences misinformation can have on our region's economic landscape. Misinformation, whether spread intentionally or inadvertently, can create a ripple effect that resonates...