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Mandalong Mine has long worked with and supported the work of the Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade and so when a need to update the hose winders on the brigade’s main bush fire fighting vehicle arose, Mandalong was happy to help by contributing funds to install an electric winder retrofit kit.

This year Centennial Coal (Centennial), in conjunction with Hunter Valley Training Company (HVTC) and Skillset, has welcomed six new apprentices.

Like most other companies in the mining industry, Centennial Coal (“Centennial”) has continued to review its business operations in response to the ongoing economic downturn in the sector.  While the current economic downturn to some extent reflects the traditional cyclical nature of the mining business, the boom-driven growth in commodities over the past few years has burdened the industry with record high production costs.

Charbon Colliery recently welcomed 40 students from Rylstone Primary School to the Mine to learn more about the energy industry.

A textural display of plants, stepping stones, woodchip and rocks now replaces a long slab of plain and unwelcoming concrete at Blackalls Park Preschool.

Newstan Colliery, in conjunction with contractors, SNK, helped Blackalls Park Preschool transform a once drab space into a lush and stimulating learning environment.

While it may currently be on ‘care and maintenance’ Mannering Colliery was a hive of activity with the recent Mines Rescue Competition held at the site.

Originally known as the Blayney Citizens Cup, the Centennial Coal Cup (as it is now known) is celebrating 100 years of local football. 

Angus Place has excelled once again at the recent Coal Services Health first aid competition in Singleton. Entering two teams, Angus Place competed against nine other Mines Rescue teams from across the district.

The year’s Biggest Morning Tea saw Centennial’s Western Operations and regional office raise over $7500 towards one of the Cancer Council’s most popular fundraising events.