In 2022, we produced 5.96 million tonnes of ore from our underground mines, 1.63 million tonnes from our surface cushing and processed 7.60 millon tonnes of ore through our ore processing plant, a new record. Our metal recovery results were 82 per cent copper and 67.7 per cent gold.

In October, the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) Industry Awards and Gala were held in Brisbane.

The Parkes Elvis Festival is a highlight in the community calendar, and Northparkes is proud to be a major sponsor of the annual event.

Three recipients were announced for the 2022 Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Scholarships. Each recipient received a one-off payment of $3,000 to help them with their studies. Additionally, Northparkes offers work experience and career mentoring to SMMO scholarship holders’ onsite.

Michelle Wetherell, Superintendent –Human Resources, Training and Organisational Development received two different awards recognizing her commitment to mining.

In October, we hosted the 11th Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy MetFest event, bringing around 130 metallurgists, process engineers, associated professionals and undergraduate chemical engineering students to Parkes.

In October, we hosted the 11th Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy MetFest event, bringing around 130 metallurgists, process engineers, associated professionals and undergraduate chemical engineering students to Parkes.

In 2022 twelve employees successfully completed Certificate III and IV qualifications supported by our onsite Operational Training team.

Jarred Lewis our Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprentice was presented the 2022 ‘Lester Plummer Apprentice of the Year Award’. He was recognised for his overall work performance, technical knowledge and commitment to zero harm.

Throughout this year, 26 employees celebrated major milestone service anniversaries. The major Milestone Anniversaries are celebrated at 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service.