Today the Queensland Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Member for Callide and Deputy Premier, the Honourable Jeff Seeney, joined with Anglo American’s Callide mine General Manager Brett Thompson to present the Cancer Council Queensland with a $10,000 donation raised through a painted haul truck health promotion on site.
Last year two Hitachi Euclid EH4500 trucks were given make-overs, one painted pink and one blue, as a bright statement promoting cancer awareness, health checks and early detection for breast and prostate cancer.
The trucks clocked up 5000 hours each on the Callide haul roads and Anglo American matched each production hour for dollar with a total $10,000 raised.
Callide Project Manager Brett Thompson presented the cheque to Natalie Wust from Cancer Council Queensland and said the bold statement lifted awareness of early cancer detection across the site and raised valuable funds for key research to combat the awful disease.
“The trucks are huge and seeing the bright pink and blue colours as they travelled along the haul route was a constant reminder about cancer detection and prevention that couldn’t be missed,” Brett said.
“Tragically cancer has touched many Callide employees, their families and friends, and we all recognise funding cancer research is the key to understanding and finding a cure.
“The trucks have been a fun focal point onsite during the past year. Anglo American is proud to continue our support for the outstanding work Cancer Council Queensland does,” Brett said.
The Hon Jeff Seeney was on site in his home electorate to see the important donation take place. The Deputy Premier spoke with Anglo American’s Callide mine staff and toured the nearby 34 hectare rehabilitation site. The $4.2 million site used native and endemic plant species, including a planting of softwood scrub plant species, and form a trial for such species growing in basalt soil types across other Anglo American operations.
Callide mine also showed off its commitment to moving towards a cleaner, more sustainable mining operation by unveiling brand new Komatsu Hybrid Excavators as part of the day’s events. The excavators leave a smaller carbon footprint and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by operating a hybrid system. The excavators were brought to site by contractor Civil Australia, the only company in Queensland to place this equipment into operation.
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Contact Anglo American Coal Corporate Affairs (Australia): Jacqui Strambi +61 439 774 526
Notes to editors:
Anglo American is one of the world’s largest mining companies, is headquartered in the UK and listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. Anglo American’s portfolio of mining businesses spans bulk commodities – iron ore and manganese, metallurgical coal and thermal coal; base metals – copper and nickel; and precious metals and minerals – in which it is a global leader in both platinum and diamonds. Anglo American is committed to the highest standards of safety and responsibility across all its businesses and geographies and to making a sustainable difference in the development of the communities around its operations. The company’s mining operations, extensive pipeline of growth projects and exploration activities span southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.
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