More than 30 emergency responders from Northern Star Resources, Gold Fields, Ramelius Resources and Westgold Resources put their lifesaving skills on show in eight realistic scenarios at the 11th annual Mining and Emergency Response Competition (MERC).
Northern Star Resources and the Gold Industry Group (GIG) were proud sponsors again of the free event at Langley Park Perth, from 26 to 28 November 2021, attracting hundreds of local spectators to witness the action and participate in the fun free activities on offer. The event theme, diversity and inclusion, was celebrated by the first ever all-female team from Gold Fields.
The Gold Industry Group backed 2021 NAIDOC Netball Carnival saw more than 2,500 netballers and their families take part, with teams travelling from across the State to proudly represent their communities on Sunday 7 November in the nation’s biggest Indigenous carnival.
110 teams competed at the Gold Netball Centre for an 18th year, growing from 10 teams in 2004. This year players travelled from far and wide including Albany, Bunbury, Katanning, Karratha, Leonora, Narrogin, Perth and Tambellup, competing across eight age divisions.
Third time lucky for the AngloGold Ashanti Australia Lions, who claimed their first championship title defeating the Gold Fields Agnew Turbines at the 2021 Gold Industry Group Corporate Netball Day.
It was an even start as both the Lions and the Turbines battled it out for gold in from of cheering industry colleagues, but the Lions lifted the bar in the second term securing them a seven-goal victory, 14 - 7.
West Coast Fever will once again play pre-season games in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, through the combined support of Principal Partner the Gold Industry Group, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and the State Government.
Fever will take on the Sunshine Coast Lightning in two matches on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April at the Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre.
Newmont and AngloGold Ashanti Australia joined nine other teams to test their skills in front of the wider Western Australian community at the 10th annual Mining and Emergency Response Competition (MERC) last month.
The Gold Industry Group was proud to be MERC’s industry partner for the second year in a row, as we brought back our gold panning activity.
Northern Star Resources took out the premier honours defeating AngloGold Ashanti Australia in a thrilling grand final showdown at the Gold Industry Group 2020 Corporate Netball Challenge.
Hosted by Netball WA last Friday, the annual Challenge pits GIG members against each other in a series of matches to crown the best gold industry corporate netball team of the day.
In its sixteenth year, the 2020 NAIDOC Netball Carnival cemented itself as one of the largest Indigenous sporting events in Australia, with more than 100 teams coming together at the Gold Netball Centre on Sunday 15 November.
Supported by Principal Partner of Netball WA, the Gold Industry Group (GIG), the Carnival saw more than 2,500 netballers and their families take part, with teams travelling from across the State to proudly represent their communities.
A team of Norton Gold Fields employees embarked on a thrilling adventure last month, abseiling 40 storeys down Western Australia’s highest single pitch building to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Lifeline WA.
Norton Gold Fields’ raised just over $5,800 in funds for Lifeline WA from Norton Gold Fields, Rivet Mining Services, BKay Pty Ltd, and family and friends.
Gold Fields, a Western Australian gold mining company, donated a golden gift to support the State’s world-famous Telethon to ensure a better life for children now and in the future.
The 99.9% pure 1kg gold bar, valued at approximately AUD $85,000, was the company’s second gold bullion donation to the Channel 7 Telethon Trust.
Newmont has provided much-needed assistance to the South West Aboriginal Medical Services (SWAMS) as part of the company’s COVID-19 Global Community Support Fund.
Newmont’s support of SWAMS, through the company’s COVID-19 Global Community Support Fund, includes a donation of more than $30,000 and 300 flu immunisations for use in the community.
In supporting a culture of strong mental health, Northern Star Resources has become the recipient of the 2020 AMMA Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, with a suite of programs and initiatives offered by the gold miner.
Hear from Northern Star Resources Executive Manager of Capability and Culture Peta Slocombe on how the Company is rising to the challenge of contemporising mental health, with a focus on acting proactively and prioritising sustainable long-term outcomes.
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and there has never been a year in our lifetimes when this is more vital than now. The Gold Industry Group’s community partner, mental health charity LIVIN, have adapted to the impacts of COVID-19 by now providing their essential mental health support program online.
The Gold Industry Group (GIG) proudly backed the sixth annual Netball WA Multicultural Carnival at the Gold Netball Centre on Friday 28 August, with 97 teams competing.
The gold photo booth was a hit, with players vying for a fun snap before contributing to the #heartofgold world map that showcased their origins. The map revealed more than 40 different nationalities represented on the day.
Foodbank Kalgoorlie has formed a new partnership with KCGM, Saracen Mineral Holdings and Northern Star Resources, to support the local community in response to COVID-19.
KCGM, Northern Star and Saracen workers will also participate in volunteering opportunities at Foodbank Kalgoorlie once COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, providing hunger relief to those who are most vulnerable in the Goldfields region.
We recently spoke to Peta Slocombe, Executive Manager of Capability and Culture at Northern Star Resources Limited, on the importance of mental health education and developing a vibrant workplace culture.
The Gold Industry Group and Netball WA continue to join forces on providing exceptional educational pathways for women, with applications now open for the next round of the 2020 scholarship to assist student netballers in the pursuit of a career in Australia’s gold mining industry.
International netball star Stacey Francis is a key defender for West Coast Fever, but off the court Stacey loves a new adventure, and was excited to share her experience walking Perth’s Heart of Gold Discovery Trail with her Fever teammates.
Embark on the Perth #heartofgold Discovery Trail for yourself by downloading the free Heart of Gold Australia app.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is one of three essential Western Australian community organisations to receive part of the $9.1 million in funding from WA resources companies, as part of the COVID-19 Community Support Initiative set up by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.
With the outbreak of COVID-19 across Australia, the RFDS stepped up their support to regional Australians.
The Gold Industry Group West Australian Netball League (GIG WANL) were joined by partners and sponsors to officially launch their 2020 season at the Gold Netball Centre on Friday 26 June.
The competition continues to go from strength to strength, this year GIG WANL welcomes Peel Lightning to its competition taking the total number of teams competing for the premiership to eight.
Foodbank WA is one of three essential Western Australian community organisations to receive part of the $9.1 million in funding from WA resources companies, as part of the COVID-19 Community Support Initiative set up by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.
Foodbank WA’s key response to the impacts of the coronavirus was to provide Emergency Food Relief hampers to those struggling the most.
