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As we celebrate the 160th anniversary of the first Melbourne Cup this year, Australian gold workers from Kirkland Lake Gold and ABC Bullion stand proud, having produced the People’s Cup from Australian gold.
The iconic golden trophy carries with it much more than just the title of winner – it’s an integral part of our country’s fabric, representing Australian tradition, mateship, resilience and our collective spirit.
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.
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.
We recently spoke to Alice Or, Account Executive at ABC Bullion, about her journey in Australia’s gold industry and her lifelong passion for precious metals.
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.
The Gold Industry Group’s National Gold Education Program has recommenced this term, after delivery of its dynamic gold sessions and unique Gold Resources Kits were temporarily postponed due to the national COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Teachers in Western Australia can now book a free gold session for their class, and schools nation-wide can order a free Gold Resources Kit via the online platform.
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.
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.
Western Australian mining and exploration company, IGO Limited (IGO), has pledged $250,000 to support the Esperance and Dundas Shires with their COVID-19 and bushfire recovery plans.
The funding will provide vital support to the Shire of Esperance’s COVID-19 Community Recovery Plan and the Shire of Dundas’ Bushfire Recovery Plan to help ensure the local communities in which IGO operates are supported during this challenging time.
In 2020, the theme for National Reconciliation Week in Australia is #InThisTogether, and it is with this same spirit the Gold Industry Group is proud to work side by side with netball across Western Australia to improve the lives of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders across the State.
Through various programs and initiatives of Netball WA, West Coast Fever and Shooting Stars, we are driving generational change and equality for female leaders.
The Gold Industry Group is proud to announce the launch of Gold Jobs, a central online hub of employment opportunities and career pathways in Australia’s gold industry for job seekers, employees, students and teachers.
Unveiled today, the national initiative joins a suite of other long-term projects that benefit both industry and the wider Australian community.
The Western Australian resources sector will provide half a million dollars to fund a COVID-19 population study which will undertake wide-scale asymptomatic testing of FIFO workers.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia and its members have been working with the WA Government on the DETECT (Defining and Monitoring the Prevalence of SARS CoV2 (COVID-19) in the Community) program, which is focusing on testing targeted cohorts such as students, teachers, health care workers and police.
KCGM’s Local Voices initiative is extending its support to Kalgoorlie-Boulder community groups through the first pulse survey, available online until Sunday 10 May, doubling donations for every completed survey.
Local Voices is a project developed by CSIRO and run in collaboration with research group Voconiq, to provide an opportunity for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community to give KCGM feedback and share ideas.
Lifeline 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.
Lifeline WA will ensure that the 13 11 14 service is available to all Western Australians throughout the course of COVID-19.
Two Shooting Stars’ participants and trainees are celebrating this month, after successfully completing their Certificate III in Sport and Recreation whilst living and working in their own regional Western Australian communities.
As Shooting Stars’ Premier Partner, the Gold Industry Group has been working with the charity to improve the lives of indigenous girls in WA since announcing their landmark agreement with netball in April 2019.
As Australia’s gold industry continues to operate and safely support its workforce, gold producers and contractors are seeking Australians to fulfil a range of roles, ensuring the essential resource is assisting our economy, people and nation.
Keeping Australia's gold industry running ensures the precious metal not only supports our economy and people during these times of hardship but is available for essential uses in our everyday lives.
Newcrest Mining Limited has established a global A$20 million Community Support Fund to provide financial assistance to its host communities to help them face the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Australia, a portion of the fund will be directed to the Orange, Blayney and Cabonne regions in New South Wales and the Telfer region in Western Australia.
The CoRE Learning Foundation is adapting to support schools with remote learning via its student driven model, focusing on their creativity, problem-solving and communication skills.
To keep your kids engaged at home, try our Gold CoRE Backyard Science Challenge.
Delivery of the Gold Industry Group's gold sessions and Gold Resources Kits as part of its National Gold Education Program will be postponed until Term 3 2020 in response to the national situation regarding novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), ensuring the safety of both industry facilitators and participating schools across Australia.
In the meantime, take advantage of the interactive gold experiences and games available our free Heart of Gold Australia app.
