Beyond Bitumen Rally set for Mangoola Open Cut
Media statement
Sydney, Australia
Glencore's Mangoola Open Cut operation is proudly hosting the HireExpress 2021 Beyond Bitumen Rally on 28 May.
The rally is in support of Beyond Blue and aims to raise funds and mental health awareness over a four-day journey from Muswellbrook to Forster.
More than 100 participants will begin the charity road trip at Mangoola coal mine, including the operation's Maintenance Superintendent, Troy Greedy, and Maintenance Supervisor, Mark Yarrington.
"Mark and I will be driving a 1982 Mercedes named The Thirsty Merc," Troy said.
"Everyone is welcome to come along to show support and have a look at the wild and wonderful machines that will be taking part, including our car."
The rally is the largest single fundraising event for Beyond Blue. Since the event commenced in 2015, the total funds raised have already exceeded $1,600,000.
Troy and Mark have raised more than $9,000 thanks to the support of the Mangoola workforce, suppliers and the local community. They hope to reach their fundraising goal of $10,000 by the end of the rally.
"Beyond Blue is a great organisation that helps a lot of people, especially in our industry," Troy said.
"We'll continue to rally the support of our friends, workmates and suppliers for donations throughout the journey."
The pair will travel about 1,300 kilometres through iconic local areas including Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Ellerston, Nundle, Tamworth, Manilla, Barraba, Bundarra, Armidale, Wollomombi, Bellbrook, Kempsey, Crescent Head, Port Macquarie, Harrington, Wingham and Forster.
If you'd like to support Troy and Mark on their journey, visit their fundraising web page to donate.
For further information, please contact:
Allyn Hamonet
m: +61 418 228 075
e: Allyn Hamonet
Elise Pfeiffer
m: +61 408 095 530
e: Elise Pfeiffer
Notes for editors
Glencore
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Glencore Australia
Glencore produces coal, copper, cobalt, nickel and zinc from 25 mines across Australia. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, including a copper smelter, lead smelter and copper refinery.
We employ about 18,720 in Australia and last year contributed about $14.8 billion to the regional, state and national economies. The most significant contribution came from core business activities: employing people, sourcing from local communities, and paying taxes to host governments.
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Glencore's coal business in Australia
Glencore is one of Australia's largest coal producers with 17 operational mines across New South Wales and Queensland.
We provide employment for almost 10,000 Australians and in 2020 managed the production of about 99 million tonnes of thermal and coking coal, predominantly for export.
We have a strong safety and environmental performance and play an active role in the development of low emission coal technology.