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Lifesaving skills on show at emergency response competition

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Lifesaving skills on show at emergency response competition

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.

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Royal Flying Doctors Service receive vital funding from gold companies

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Royal Flying Doctors Service receive vital funding from gold companies

Ramelius Resources have recently provided support to the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia (RFDSWA) to purchase Hamilton T1 Ventilators that have equipped a fleet of 18 aircraft to provide the best respiratory support to patients.

RFDSWA Head of Medical Robert Radici said the Hamilton Ventilator is a significant piece of equipment and provides the same functionality as a ventilator you’d find in a hospital.

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Clean energy future for gold

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Clean energy future for gold

Saracen Mineral Holdings, Norton Gold Fields and Evolution Mining are set to reduce their carbon emissions and create hundreds of jobs from new renewable energy projects in the Goldfields, receiving grants worth more than $2.6 million from the McGowan Government’s $19 million Clean Energy Future Fund.

The projects will create up to 400 jobs and generate 77,000-megawatt house (MWh) of electricity each year, which is enough to power 15,000 houses and save 53,000 tonnes of carbon emissions; the equivalent to taking 17,000 cars off the road.

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Natural gold treasures on show

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Natural gold treasures on show

Located in the heart of Australia’s gold capital, Natural Gold Nuggets and Jewellery beckons locals and visitors alike with a glittering array of the region’s finest gold treasures.

Step inside the showroom and be amazed by the City’s largest retail collection of natural gold nuggets, unique souvenirs, and an exceptional assortment of local and international crystals, fossils, and mineral specimens.

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Experience gold with Griff Rhys Jones

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Experience gold with Griff Rhys Jones

Hang on to your hat and hop aboard one of Australia’s most impressive long-distance trains with British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones, as he experiences the gold thrills of an adventure through the heart of our nation.

In the first episode, Perth to Kalgoorlie: Find a Sandgroper, Griff explores Western Australia’s earthly riches.

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New WA Museum showcases history amid golden glow

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New WA Museum showcases history amid golden glow

Following extensive renovation and expansion, the Western Australian Museum reopened on Saturday 21 November to week-long celebrations and a new name: WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Visitors can discover the value of gold across various exhibits that include details on life during the 19th century gold rushes, links between the gold industry and our wider communities, mining processes, and how gold influenced social change.

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Mining industry on show at emergency response competition

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Mining industry on show at emergency response competition

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.

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Bellevue joins Gold Industry Group

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Bellevue joins Gold Industry Group

The Gold Industry Group recently welcomed its newest member, Bellevue Gold Limited, who have set a shining example in the sector for companies championing diversity and inclusion.

Leading the way in gender equality, Bellevue proudly have a 0% gender pay gap on like for like roles, supporting all their employees equally.

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Australian feature film shines light on pioneering gold rush cameleers

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Australian feature film shines light on pioneering gold rush cameleers

Following its success at the 2020 Venice Film Festival, acclaimed Australian drama The Furnace premiered on 30 November, shining a light on the ‘Afghan’ cameleers during the 1800s gold rushes at its premiere on 30 November.

The Furnace premieres as part of Lotterywest Films Perth Festival from 30 November – 6 December before being available at 110 cinemas around Australia from 10 December 2020.

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WIMWA Summit ignites discussions of the modern workplace

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WIMWA Summit ignites discussions of the modern workplace

The 2020 Women in Mining WA (WIMWA) Summit held in September was backed by Gold Industry Group members IGO, Gold Fields, Northern Star Resources and Regis Resources and featured insightful speakers from around the world addressing current challenges experienced by both women and men in the workplace.

This year’s Summit tackled various key topics of workplace culture around diversity, leadership, mental health and adaptivity.

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The world’s 30 largest gold discoveries

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The world’s 30 largest gold discoveries

Can you imagine the excitement of finding a shiny gold nugget? Read on to learn the stories behind the world’s 30 largest gold discoveries of all time, most of which were unearthed in Australia!

Unearth more golden stories on the free Heart of Gold Australia app, available for your mobile or tablet device from the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

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