2003

The Waihi Gold Update is a fortnightly newsletter designed to inform the public about our operations.
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23 December
'Youth Update' prepared by Year 10 students from Waihi College

9 December
New Pumhouse Reports
The 'Blue Skies' Initiative

25 November
5 Star Assessment
ISO 14001 Audit
Company Negotiates with Government
Two Wins in 2003 Excellence Awards
Favona Underground Mine Hearings

11 November
The original Martha Mine: 50th Anniversary of the last gold pour.
Careers Day 2003
Staff Profile: Lance Fearon, Macmahon Project Surveyor and Engineer

29 October
Associate Energy Minister Visits
Pit Rim Walkway
Men Working Below (No.7 Shaft)
Weed Spraying
Staff Profile: Marty Waldron, Macmahon Drilling and Blasting Supervisor

14 October
Newmont Excellence Awards
In memory of Paul Miller
Outrageous Wearable Art
Favona submissions closed
WCCC Union Hill tour
Staff Profile: Blair Jackson, Macmahon Project Manager

30 September
Golden Legacy Project: What's it all about?
Favona submissions close in seven days
Careers Day 2003
Power Lifting, helicopter installs power line in open pit
Staff Profile: Kevin Rogan, Mine Manager

16 September
Favona Underground Project: Frequently Asked Questions
Favona: The consent process

2 September
Favona Underground Project Mine Permit Applications lodged with Councils
High Wire Act: helicopter to install power line in open pit
WCCC Site Tour

19 August
The Pit Lake
Economic Impact of Present and Future Mining Operations in Waihi
New Uses for Silver

5 August
Blasting agents at Martha Mine: The facts.
Presence of silica/quartz in respirable dust in Waihi: The facts.
Key Points from the January-December 2002 Air Quality Report to Environment Waikato.
WCCC Golden Legacy Tour
Golden Legacy Centre Opens

22 July
KauriBank
Newmont Eco-efficiency Targets
500 days Lost Time Injury-free
Favona Underground Project Consultation

8 July
Waihi’s Golden Legacy
Social Licence To Operate

24 June
Lessons from Dead Wood
Heading for Peru
Second Health Centre Visit

10 June
New Property Sales Assistance Programme
Extended hours of operation
Native trees to replace ailing pines
Staff Profile: Caroline Steward, Exploration Supervisor

27 May
Waihi Gold Mining Education Trust and Waihi College Invest in Innovative Technology
Made in Waihi
Letter from Julie Collins

13 May
No. 7 Shaft lowering
The Doctor is In …Newmont sponsors doctor's accommodation
Power Saving

29 April
Community Consultative Committee
Screen Planting Along Kenny Street
Miners’ Reunion
Tailings Storage Facilities

15 April
Golden Legacy
Golden Legacy Manager
Process Plant Upgrades
The Process Plant:
Turning Ore into Gold.
Favona Exploration Decline
Waihi Health Centre Staff Visit

1 April
How’s the Air in Waihi?

18 March
Favona Underground Project Exploration Decline

4 March
New Look Martha Mine Education Centre
Staff Profile: Jackie Hobbins, Geologist

18 February
Mines Rescue Team
Local Emergency Services Practice at Martha Mine
Staff Profile: Andy Schmidt, Safety Superintendent

4 February
The Pumphouse
Pumphouse Options
Ground movement deep below Surface Facilities Area

21 January
Newmont Waihi Receives ISO14001 Certification
Dust Monitoring Programme
Eastern Stream

7 January
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