Mt Owen News

1 Mt Owen News Newsletter for our Community December 2009, Issue Welcome from the Operations Managers Employee We have experienced complex geotechnical challenges, however, our operational people have worked through these to and development we have recorded more than 500 days Lost Time Injury Free. Profile I see the reason for this achievement being achieve a pit depth of 270m. It is always that everyone is following the basics, we are pleasing to know that we have highly looking out for each other and if someone is capable and dedicated people contributing unsure they will stop and ask.

2 To the success of the operation. One challenge we will face in the future is As we are heading into summer our bush maintaining the momentum and enthusiasm fire management plan has been reviewed now that the honeymoon period has with the Rural Fire Brigade and local passed. We need to maintain our standards land holders. This review is conducted and pride in what we do to ensure a Xstrata Mt Owen Operations Manager Ashley throughout the year, however, on a more consistent level of results are achieved. McLeod pictured right, with David Vink, Thiess regular basis at this particular time.

3 We Operations Manager. During 2009 it has been our pleasure continually maintain our fire trails and Mt Owen monitor fuel loads. to host visitors from Xstrata Corporate. On behalf of all Mt Owen employees, Comments throughout the visits have I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas included, nothing but praise for the welcome to the latest edition of our and a prosperous New Year. employees and the operation and the community newsletter. Ashley McLeod results to date are a credit to the way we Progress on various health and safety are performing.. programs and the valuable contribution of Operations Manager, Xstrata Mt Owen all our employees, has seen a 38 percent On behalf of Glendell I wish to thank all Annemieke Grosser, standing with Glendell Mining reduction in the Total Recordable Injury employees, contractors and community Engineer Phuc Pham.

4 Frequency Rate (TRIFR) from 2008. This is members for your contribution to the Annemieke Grosser a great effort by everyone involved and it success of the operation so far and look Environment and Community Coordinator, is helping us move closer to our target of forward to working with you in 2010. Glendell Mine an injury free workplace. Tony Israel Describe your role: Ensuring Glendell The last six months has seen a real push, Operations Manager, Xstrata Glendell Mine has the systems in place to manage pardon the pun, on re-shaping the environmental and community aspects Glendell Riders Western Out of Pit Dump at Mt Owen.

5 Associated with mining. Reporting on Our target was to rehabilitate 60Ha of environmental and community performance this exposed area during 2009 and we for the mines owners, Xstrata Coal, to our have had a full time D11 dozer dedicated Glendell Mine employees who participated in community and other key stakeholders. The to this activity. Our goal is to fast track the recent Sydney to Wollongong MS bike ride. environmental aspects we manage include rehabilitation of all areas not associated Front row from left, Angela Ball Administration noise, air quality, water management, with current mining operations.

6 In 2010 Assistant, Gary Wills Commercial Manager, blasting, cultural heritage and land we are aiming to complete the capping of From left, Xstrata Glendell Operations Manager Tony back row from left, Derrin Lee Surveyor, Tony management (including, rehabilitation, the Stage One tailings dam, which is just Israel, with operator Paul Laing and his wife Krystal at Israel Operations Manager and Dean Dunn pest control, and erosion control). west of Hebden hall. the recent Glendell Family Day. Health and Safety Coordinator. Why environment and community as Our involvement within the local community Glendell The Glendell riders were part of the Downer a career?

7 I gained an appreciation of our continues to be a focus of our operation. Hello and welcome to our latest EDI Soft Cogs who have raised more than natural environment from a very young We sponsored the Mt Pleasant Horse Sports community newsletter from everyone at $140,000 for MS as part of the ride. age and I love meeting new people. A. Day and we are contributing to the Stage Glendell. As 2009 draws to a close we career in environmental management and Two development works of the outdoor have reached some significant milestones community liaison was an easy decision.

8 Recreation area at Mt Pleasant School. throughout the year. The mining industry is a challenging and We donated funds to the Rotary Club I am pleased to report that we now rewarding career where my work can make of Singleton to enable them to hire have a total workforce of approximately a difference and I can share my passion motivational speaker Tim Hawkins. Tim 200 people and we have completed with others. spoke to Singleton High School Year 11 commissioning of our remaining fleet of When did you start at Glendell? and 12 students about their career equipment.

9 Glendell is now at a steady February 2009. options once they leave school. state of operations and has reached full In your spare time you enjoy? Spending production levels. Production for 2009 is expected to be time with family, friends and our numerous approximately million product tonnes, Most importantly, it is a credit to all of our furry, hairy and scaly pets, travelling which is consistent with our budget. employees that during this period of growth throughout country and outback Australia. Mt Owen December 2009, Issue Environmental in the area to encourage wildlife to use the habitat, said Annemieke.

10 Just three or four years ago, so the presence of frog populations shows these areas are progressing towards a sustainable ecosystem. Community The next year will see the Glendell Update environmental team identifying priority areas in the zone to plant 4,000 trees and shrubs. The successful return of frog communities to the rehabilitated areas of Mt Owen is hoped Update to inspire other mines sites in the region to Camberwell Impact Study In the third year of the plan 8,000 trees and launch similar programs, said Peter. Earlier in 2009 the New South Wales shrubs will be planted followed by a review of the extent of the natural regeneration Department of Planning (DOP) announced Feral Animal Control they would commission a Cumulative across unplanted areas.