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YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Editor’s Letter Over the past decade, we have been privileged to report on some of the largest and most important energy and resources sector projects and milestones in history. There are too many to mention and too many to fit on one page, so here are some of the highlights: • INPEX and Total announced Final Investment Decision for Ichthys LNG - 2012 • Shell launched the hull of their Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility - 2013 • First Iron Ore mined at the Roy Hill project - 2014 • Chevron achieves first LNG production at Wheatstone - 2017 • Rio Tinto announce development of Gudai-Darri (Koodaideri) iron ore project - 2018

LEN FRETWELL

• Santos and Oil Search merge the two companies - 2021 • Fortescue celebrates shipping 1.5 billion Tonnes of Iron Ore from Pilbara Operations - 2021

Publisher / Managing Editor

• Woodside Petroleum & BHP Scarborough gas project gets green light - 2021

Digging & Drilling Australasia

To mark our 10th anniversary, we share our Sir Richard Branson 2013 exclusive interview as one of the most engaging articles we have published. Our interview with the iconic Virgin boss, has been a milestone for the whole team at Digging & Drilling. We thank everyone who made this happen.

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A new report has revealed the extraordinary size of Australia’s gas industry supply chain for the first time from offshore technicians in the North West of Western Australia to gas fitters and gas bottle retailers in the suburbs of Australia’s biggest cities. Highlighting the depth and scale of the gas industry supply chain’s economic and social contribution, just over 165,000 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs were directly supported as well as about 47,000 businesses.

Trade data recently released by the ABS shows resources export revenue reached a new record high of $351 billion in 2021 - up 21 per cent from the previous record set in 2019. Resources contributed 68 per cent of total Australian exports in 2021. Iron ore contributed $154.2 billion, up 32 per cent from 2020 and a new record high. Coal contributed $62 billion, up 43 per cent from 2020. Aluminium (including alumina and bauxite) was $13.7 billion, 15 per cent up from 2020 and copper (metal and concentrates) contributed $12.1 billion, up 14 per cent from 2020 and a new record high. Gold contributed $25.9 billion. This record growth demonstrates the importance of Australia’s mining industry to our economy.

Surging electric vehicle sales have sent lithium prices skyrocketing to record levels amid “panic buying” by the world’s battery manufacturers. Australian miners are set to cash in on the soaring prices, despite production slowdowns by Covid-19 shutdowns and labour shortages. Prices for lithium salts, lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, rose by between 400-500 per cent last year, and show no signs of slowing down as supplies struggle to keep up with demand.

WA’s biggest company, Wesfarmers, is relocating CEO Rob Scott and senior executive team to the east coast in frustration at the McGowan Government’s backflip on hard borders, saying “it is now virtually impossible to run a national business from Perth”. Hopefully, this will be reversed in the near future.

We are fortunate to have widespread print and digital magazine distribution support. We thank Dome cafés, the many CBD coffee shops, businesses and all of our advertisers that assist us.

Special thanks to HERTZ Truck Rentals in Welshpool, MechBro Australia in Joondalup and PHI International Australia for their long-term distribution of print copies in their mine-spec vehicles, rotary wing aircraft and in the Airport’s where they operate. Also, thanks to the major energy & resources sector conference and event operators for their D&D magazine distribution at their events in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Best regards

Len F retwell Len Fretwell Publisher/Managing Editor

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IN THIS ISSUE 3

EDITOR’S LETTER

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT MINISTERIAL LETTER

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ROBOTICS IN MINING CONFERENCE 2021

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ORIGIN PROPOSES TO ACCELERATE EXIT FROM COAL-FIRED GENERATION

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GINA RINEHART & MINERAL RESOURCES PORT HEDLAND EXPANSION PLAN

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AI GROUP CUSTOM DESIGNED VIDEO-BASED AI SOLUTIONS

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SIR RICHARD BRANSON 2013 D&D EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Ministerial letter to Digging and Drilling magazine for its 10th Anniversary As Minister for Resources and Water, I heartily congratulate Digging and Drilling magazine on its 10th Anniversary.

For a decade, Digging and Drilling magazine has been keeping

They include $100 million to extend the Junior Minerals

its readers abreast of developments, events and the people

Exploration Incentive, bringing total investment to $200 million,

within the resources and energy sector. I also thank your readers

and $20.1 million to implement a Global Resources Strategy. To

who make such an important contribution to our economy.

encourage further exploration, we are extending the Exploring for the Future (EFTF) program by $125 million (bringing total investment to $225 million) Gas remains essential to supporting Australia’s economy, creating jobs and meeting energy demand here and across the world. As part of the 2020-21 Budget, the Government committed $28.3 million to support development of a series of Strategic Basin Plans to help unlock new sources of gas supply.

Over $300 million has been committed to new initiatives across three regions: the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory; the North Bowen and Galilee Basins in Queensland; and the Cooper and Adavale Basins spanning regions of South Australia and Queensland.

Australia’s mining sector directly employs close to 300,000 people. It also makes up more than half of our total exports and accounts for about 10 per cent of GDP. The December 2021 Resources and Energy Quarterly forecasts

The Government is also supporting critical minerals projects and related infrastructure through the $2 billion Critical Minerals Facility (CMF). This will help diversify critical mineral supply chains and enable the sector to move further up the value chain

Australia’s export earnings to lift from a record high $310 billion

to downstream processing. The CMF will provide finance to

in 2020–21 to a new record high of $379 billion in 2021–22.

eligible critical minerals projects where private sector finance

This strong performance comes in spite of the COVID-19 global

is unavailable or inadequate.

pandemic and all the challenges it’s created.

On 2 February 2022, the Government announced loans through

Digging and Drilling readers can look forward to more good news

the CMF totalling $239 million to two Australian companies,

as the outlook for Australia’s mineral exports remains strong.

EcoGraf Limited and Renascor Resources, based in Western

It is important we thank the people in our resources and energy sector for their hard work in ensuring our high-quality commodities are meeting global demand. Export earnings from

Australia and South Australia respectively. These companies will produce highly purified graphite for the global lithium-ion battery market.

the industry continue to create and sustain jobs for Australians,

This 10th Anniversary is a great opportunity to reflect on

particularly in regional areas. It also means the resulting royalties

your successes within Digging and Drilling, and on the many

and taxes can continue to fund the infrastructure and services

successes the magazine celebrates. In particular we should

all Australians rely on, such as schools, roads and hospitals.

The Government has an important role and is working alongside the states and territories to encourage investment and growth in

highlight what the sector does and how important it is for our nation. It underpins our prosperity, provides skills and training to workers and opportunities for our kids.

the resources sector to help maximise the benefits to Australia.

The future of the resources industry is bright and I look forward

Through the 2021-22 Budget, the Government has funded a

to enjoying coverage of its continuing successes in Digging

range of initiatives to support new opportunities in our resources

and Drilling magazine.

sector, including:

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MOMENTS IN PICS »

Robotics and Automation

in Mining Conference 2021

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FEATURE ARTICLE»

Robotics and Automation in Mining Conference 2021

The Mining Innovation Network’s third annual Robotics and Automation in Mining conference was held on 12 and 13 October at the Joondalup Resort in WA – with 150+ in-person attendees, 100 virtual registrants and 20 presentations demonstrating the industries’ increasing adoption of autonomous technology.

The event showcased key stakeholders of the new Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, located nearby in Neerabup, including the City of Joondalup, Development WA as well as Edith Cowan University and North Metropolitan TAFE. The event was also supported

by Business Events Perth, as well as METS Ignited, AROSE, AMIRA, Core Innovation Hub and Unearthed.

The exhibition area showcased over 15 companies, with exciting

The conference keynote was delivered by Hon. Bill Johnston

technology displays including robots from Razor Labs and

MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy and Corrective

Percepto.

Services, with other presenters including representatives from BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Fortescue and CITIC Pacific Mining.

Mining Innovation Network’s CEO, Symon Rubens, said of the conference, “It was great to see the industry response to the event – there were fantastic discussions and connections made.

It is exciting to see the tremendous innovation happening in Western Australia – and particularly within the City of Joondalup.

“Whilst it was disappointing, we could not welcome attendees from the east coast, we did see great interaction from our virtual attendees – and hope to see them in-person at our 2022 event.”

For more information about the 2022 event email; symon.rubens@energyconferencenetwork.com

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NEWS IN BRIEF » A cargo ship will make history transporting Australia’s first shipment of liquid hydrogen The Suiso Frontier, will depart the Port of Hastings in Victoria in February 2022 en-route to Japan with the world’s first ever cargo of liquified hydrogen from the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project in the La Trobe Valley.

Under the HESC project Victorian brown coal will be converted to hydrogen using a gasification process before it is loaded onto the Suiso Frontier for exporting. The $500million project is being led by a mix of Japanese and Australian companies including Japan’s energy giant J-Power, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Shell and AGL

Reforms to support more timely approvals and enhance community confidence The federal government’s $47 million commitment to roll-out the national Digital Environmental Assessment Program (DEAP) is an important step to more timely and transparent environmental assessments and approvals.

The digital data lodgement platform will integrate Commonwealth, state and territory requirements and will help reduce duplication and unnecessary complexity that delay minerals projects.

These reforms will support a more efficient assessment process, more consistent decision making and better environmental outcomes. It will also help build community confidence by increasing transparency around project approval processes.

Practical reforms like DEAP are integral to creating investment certainty, supporting regional jobs, businesses and the communities that benefit from minerals development.

The minerals industry has long advocated for a consistent and coordinated nationally streamlined digital process approach to environmental data, assessment and approval processes.

Statement from Tania Constable, Chief Executive Officer

Major project investments boosted by new digital environment program A new Federal Government program aimed at cutting green tape and improving transparency in major project approvals while protecting the environment has been announced.

APPEA said the $47 million Digital Environmental Assessment Program (DEAP) would reduce unnecessary delays and duplication across projects involving multiple jurisdictions.

The oil and gas industry is committed to best environmental practices, supported by our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050,” APPEA Chief Executive Andrew McConville said.

“However, our members have consistently said for some time that they consider reducing red and green tape as the critical steps to improving the investment environment, streamlining approval processes and restoring business confidence.

“We talk a lot about the massive economic opportunity available to Australia if the policy settings are made more competitive.

“This is a step in the right direction. “This announcement is an example of how the regulatory burden on business can be sensibly reduced while also improving environmental outcomes.”

The Hon Angus Taylor MP Statement on Eraring power station Origin has announced it is bringing forward the closure of the Eraring Power Station in NSW from 2030-32 to mid-2025.

This announcement is a commercial decision and Origin has chosen to provide the minimum 3.5-years’ notice. This decision is bitterly disappointing for all energy users - from households to small businesses to heavy industry - who rely on affordable, reliable energy to prosper. It is also bitterly disappointing for the 400 workers and communities in the Lake Macquarie region.

The Government expects Origin to deliver on its commitment to do everything it can to support workers and the local community through this challenging period. The early and sudden closure of this 2880 MW generator will leave a considerable gap in reliable generation in the National Electricity Market, representing more than 20 per cent of NSW generation output. This risks higher prices, like the 85 per cent increase we saw after the closure of the Hazelwood Power Station, and a less reliable grid.

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Origin proposes to accelerate exit from coal-fired generation Origin Energy Limited (Origin) is proposing to accelerate its exit from coal-fired power generation, delivering on a core aspect of the company’s strategy as it aims to lead Australia’s energy transition towards net zero emissions.

Notice has been submitted to the Australian Energy Market

dedicated team, that has worked tirelessly to supply reliable

Operator (AEMO) indicating the potential early retirement of

and affordable energy in NSW for four decades.

Eraring power station at the end of the required three and half year notice period. This reflects the rapidly changing conditions in the National Electricity Market (NEM), which are increasingly not well suited to traditional baseload power stations and challenging their viability.

Origin CEO Frank Calabria said, “Origin has submitted notice to AEMO for the potential early retirement of Eraring Power Station in August 2025.

“Origin’s proposed exit from coal-fired generation reflects the continuing, rapid transition of the NEM as we move to cleaner sources of energy. Australia’s energy market today is very different to the one when Eraring was brought online in the early 1980s, and the reality is the economics of coal-fired power stations are being put under increasing, unsustainable pressure by cleaner and lower cost generation, including solar, wind and batteries.

“To enable Origin to support the market’s continued transition to renewables, we intend to utilise the Eraring site beyond any retirement of the coal-fired power station, with plans to install a large-scale battery.

“We have carefully weighed Eraring’s future for some time, which has included extensive consultation with the NSW government to identify what options might exist for the future of the plant. Eraring is a high-quality asset, run by a skilled and

However, it has become increasingly clear over the last few years that the influx of renewables has changed the nature of demand for baseload power.

“At the same time, the cost of renewable energy and battery storage is increasingly competitive, and the penetration of renewables is growing and changing the shape of wholesale electricity prices, which means our cost of energy is expected to be more economical through a combination of renewables, storage and Origin’s fleet of peaking power stations.

“The mechanisms are now in place to guide future investment in supply, including the NSW Roadmap, and firm commitments have been made for other dispatchable capacity to come into the market over the coming years, as well as new transmission infrastructure, which are expected to more than compensate for any exit of Eraring.

“We will continue to assess the market over time, and this will help inform any final decisions on the timing for closure of all four units.

“We acknowledge this news will be challenging for many of our colleagues, suppliers and the local community. This is only the start of the process, and we commit to consulting with our people, and supporting them, through any potential closure,” Mr Calabria said.

As part of any replacement plan for Eraring, Origin has well-

This will include re-skilling, career support and redeployment

progressed plans for a battery of up to 700 MW located on

into new roles, where possible. Origin intends to engage with

the site. Origin looks forward to participating in the NSW

governments and the local community to determine the most

Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap process, as

appropriate transition planning for any eventual closure.

appropriate, to support installation of as much of this battery as possible, before any closure of the Eraring coal-fired power station.

Origin will also seek to bring online additional renewable and storage capacity, including a potential expansion of the Shoalhaven pumped hydro scheme, through the NSW Roadmap process.

Origin’s current restoration and rehabilitation provision for the Eraring site is approximately $240 million, based on the previous closure date of 2032.

These costs will continue to be reviewed and are expected to be incurred over several years post any closure, with the timing dependent, in part, on a potential battery investment and ongoing ash dam operations.

There is no change to Eraring operations today. Eraring site staff, off site contractors and suppliers will continue to be required, as long as the service is still required by the power station.

This includes tailored transitional support for employees, continuing with current community commitments, sponsorship and donations out to 2032, and the establishment of a community fund.

Any retirement of Eraring Power Station in mid-2025 is expected to remove a significant proportion of Origin’s Scope 1 emissions, delivering on the company’s commitment to help achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, well ahead of 2030.

Origin remains committed to updating its emissions reduction targets consistent with a 1.5°C pathway later this year.

Eraring is a 2880 MW black coal plant on the shores of Lake Macquarie. It has four units and became fully operational in 1984.

Origin had previously targeted closure of the asset by the end of its technical life in 2032.

Images Source: Origin Energy Limited

Origin will consult with its Eraring workforce about the timing of any potential retirement, as well as providing a generous support package during any transition period.

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Gina Rinehart & Mineral Resources Port Hedland expansion plan to maximise mining exports Government confirmation of Port Hedland port capacity allocation.

Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited (Hancock) and Mineral Resources Limited (MRL) welcome the announcement by the WA Government to endorse the amended Port of Port Hedland development plan completed by Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA).

This includes capacity allocated for the potential development of a new iron ore export facility at Stanley Point berth 3 (SP3), which subject to obtaining necessary approvals from PPA, would be allocated to Hancock and MRL. The landmark Hancock-MRL joint venture, announced in November 2021, will involve the joint development of SP3 and the sharing of infrastructure for a project that will be the first of its kind in Australia.

Mrs Gina Rinehart, Hancock Prospecting Group Executive Chairman, said: “The Government’s announcement today to confirm additional port capacity for a new berth development at South West Creek by the Hancock-MRL joint venture is very exciting.”

“I’d like to thank Pilbara Ports Authority for their tireless work to expand tonnage capacity through Australia’s major revenue earning port, a port so essential to Australia, as has become well understood during the pandemic.

And of course, our own hardworking team too. We are uniquely placed to fast track the delivery of this critical port infrastructure by leveraging off and integrating with existing facilities and Mrs Rinehart and Mr Ellison discussing the Hancock-MRL joint venture at a private function for long-serving Hancock staff (Dec 2021) This announcement by the WA Government represents an important milestone in the Hancock-MRL joint venture’s feasibility study that is well underway, and underpins the significant expenditure being committed by Hancock and MRL over coming months to enable study activities to be expedited.

The project remains subject to a final investment decision by both parties which is being targeted in mid-2022, and other necessary approvals and agreements.

tenure.

This will unlock a suite of growth assets, some of which would have otherwise remained stranded assets, to bring more jobs, revenue and opportunities to West Australians.

We are delighted that the WA Government and Minister for Ports Rita Saffioti have provided their support to this important development, and would like to warmly congratulate all involved.”

“The agreement reached between Hancock and MRL late last year to jointly pursue the development of a new berth at the Port of Port Hedland, with Roy Hill providing rail haulage and port services to both MRL and Hancock, established an unprecedented model of cooperation in the Australian iron ore industry. We look forward to continuing to work alongside MRL, our State Government and PPA to advance this valuable project as soon as possible.”

Mr Chris Ellison, Mineral Resources Managing Director, said: “This announcement is a key milestone in MRL’s strategy to unlock stranded deposits in the Pilbara by developing pit-to-port solutions and expanding our capability to be a long-term, lowcost sustainable supplier of iron ore to international markets.”

“If the project proceeds and SP3 is developed, MRL is aiming to ship at least 20 million tonnes of iron ore per annum.”

“We acknowledge the extensive consultation and review work completed by the Minister for Ports, Rita Saffioti and the team at Pilbara Ports Authority to ensure the Port Development Plan maximises exports and advances industry growth, which will lead to thousands of jobs for Western Australians for years to come.”

“We look forward to working with the State Government, PPA, our valued partner Hancock and Roy Hill to progress this project.”

Signing the Hancock-MRL joint venture (Nov 2021) FEBRUARY – APRIL 2022 DIGGING & DRILLING MAGAZINE

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SiR RicHaRd BRanSon excluSive d&d auStRalaSia inteRview

Sir Richard Branson acquired Skywest and Tigerair Australia in 2013. D&D was invited to cover this event and I had the great pleasure of meeting and speaking with him personally. During our chat, it became evident that Sir Richard Branson is as big on business success as he is on staying connected to people. Friendly and approachable in his manner, we spoke about a range of topics and he agreed to conduct an exclusive interview with D&D. The following exclusive Q&A interview received the most feedback of any article we have published so, to celebrate our 10th Anniversary, we repeat our 2013 interview with this truly iconic figure.

Len Fretwell with Sir Richard Branson Photo: Matt Jelonek

D&D Q: As tiger Airways and skywest Airlines were both budget airlines primarily operating in the fly-in-fly-out and regional markets, do you have any plans to make changes to the operation of these acquisitions or further expand in these growing segments?

SRB A: When Virgin Australia re-launched in 2011, we wanted to become the airline of choice in every market.

After joining with Skywest and Tigerair Australia, we now have a very strong offering in all segments of the market and cater for travellers of every nature – whether it is business or leisure.

With the best value for money across every market segment,

Virgin Australia is now very well placed to grow across all areas and move us forward in a positive direction.

D&D Q: How do you think these Virgin Australia acquisitions will benefit jobs and tourism in these important market segments, especially in growing regional markets including Western Australia?

SRB A: The Virgin brand has a reputation for bringing benefits to customers and tourism whenever it enters a new market – and it’s the same for Virgin Australia.

In fact, when Virgin Australia launched Business Class across its domestic network just over a year ago, fares came down by approximately 20-30%.

Through the Skywest deal, we can now offer a great service from the East to West Coast of Australia, unlocking new opportunities to raise the competition through our great value fares and customer service.

In terms of Tigerair, we have supported their growth and this will benefit jobs and tourism in Australia by bringing more competition to the budget travel market segment. We will also look to add value to the airline by sharing our expertise all areas to further strengthen Tigerair and its value to travellers in Australia.

D&D Q: What are your plans for these new Virgin Australia regional airline acquisitions, will there be any changes to the service or routes?

SRB A: It’s still early days. At the moment, we are trying to integrate the two businesses into Virgin Australia and rebrand them both in the air and on the ground.

Australia has one of the most dispersed populations in the world and value for money flights is vital to the country’s growth. One of our key aims for the future will be expanding Virgin Australia so we can continue to bring competition to travelers throughout Australia.

D&D Q: Do you see many other business opportunities in Australia?

SRB A: I was recently in Queensland, the home of Virgin Australia, where Virgin Blue was founded, to meet the team at Bank of Queensland to talk about how we are going to expand Virgin Money in Australia. We see enormous opportunities to work together and build the brand here into a truly national competitor.

D&D Q: Your support of charities is well known, how do you choose the charities that you support?

SRB A: My support for charitable organisations is guided by the causes and issues that I care about. you can imagine that we receive a good number of requests

each year, and many of those reach us through Virgin Unite, the Virgin Group’s non-profit foundation. So, the first question we ask is whether a cause aligns with our goals and passions. If the answer is yes, we try to figure out whether a charity is an appropriate partner and will make good use of our investment. What is the potential impact, and are there other ways of achieving even greater impact? Most importantly, we are looking for ideas and proposals that are entrepreneurial. Indomitable entrepreneurial spirit has always been at the heart of Virgin’s success, and so it makes perfect sense to us to look for that spirit in the projects and initiatives that we support. I have always believed that throwing money at a problem doesn’t solve anything. For lasting impact, you need an entrepreneurial solution.

That’s what Virgin is all about.

D&D Q: How would you describe the experience of being Knighted by the Queen and what effect has this honour had on you?

SRB A: Being knighted was such a terrific honour. It was such a lovely occasion and my family and I enjoyed every second of it. Ever since, I have tried to live up to it and continue to grow the Virgin Group in a positive way. We’ve always been fearless of the big monopolies and ventured into stagnant industries that frustrated us because we thought we could do better.

I have always been proud of Virgin and our people’s efforts to “change the game for good”. Since my knighthood, I have started to dedicate more and more of my time to the Virgin Group’s not-forprofit arm, Virgin Unite, and try and raise the awareness of many issues close to my heart.

Whether it is setting up a centre for entrepreneurship which mentors young entrepreneurs through their business ideas (Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship) or incubating an organisation which is framing a new approach to business where people and planet are priorities alongside profit (The B-Team), we all have a responsibility to leave the planet in a better condition than we found it.

D&D Q: In choosing your team, what are three key questions that you ask in an interview?

SRB A: We don’t really have a general recruiting process at Virgin and I don’t have any set questions that I ask – it depends on the type of business and the position we are looking to fill. However as a rule we tend to pick out employees who are inquisitive about the bigger picture, and have a “can do” attitude, are positive and enthusiastic and most importantly, have a strong sense of fun! I have found that choosing enthusiastic, talented and positive people has helped to shape a positive character for our businesses.

D&D Q: You seem to have the Midas touch in business, what is the secret to your success?

No. 3: Create Something That Everybody Who Works for you is Really Proud of. Businesses generally consist of a group SRB A: My top 5 ‘secrets’ of people, and they are your would be: biggest assets.

and about, meeting people.

It seems I am traveling all the time but I always have a notebook in my back pocket to jot down questions, concerns or good ideas.

No. 1: Enjoy What you Are Doing. Because starting a business is a huge amount of hard work, requiring a great deal of time, you had better enjoy it.

D&D Q: Will Sir Richard Branson ever retire?

No. 4: Be a Good Leader. As a leader you have to be a really good listener. you need to know your own mind but there is no point in imposing your views on others without No. 2: Create Something That some debate. No one has a Stands Out. Whether you have monopoly on good ideas or a product, a service or a brand, good advice. it is not easy to start a company No. 5: Be Visible. A good leader and to survive and thrive in the does not get stuck behind a modern world. In fact, you’ve desk. I’ve never worked in an got to do something radically office – I’ve always worked different to make a mark today. from home – but I get out

SRB A: I have no plans to retire and would like to think that when I am 70, 80 or even 90, I am still trying out new challenges – however my wife Joan may have something to say about this!!

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AUGUST 2013

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WA firms lead pursuit of net zero greenhouse gas emissions Momentum is building. It began with the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released last month. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres surmised the report as a “code red for humanity”.

WA companies lead the way in hydrogen technology development. And then there is lithium.

Australia is the biggest producer and exporter of lithium, a key component in batteries. Lithium will be a cornerstone resource of our efforts to mitigate climate change, as global demand for lithium more than doubles over the next four years. However, the way hard rock lithium is produced is environmentally problematic.

Hard rock lithium, the type Australia has in generous supply, is carbon intensive due to the process of refining the resource into a usable, chemical product. We can pat ourselves on the back for supporting and advancing battery technology, but we have lost the luxury of not considering the whole supply chain.

Which is where Vulcan Energy Resources comes in. A PerthDr Francis Wedin – Managing Director and Co-Founder, Vulcan Energy Resources In September 2021, world leaders gathered in New York City for Climate Week. The US and China made significant commitments in the fight against climate change. The US doubled its climate aid support. China announced an end to funding for international coal power plants.

Annalena Baerbock and the Green Party secured their best result at a national poll in the Germany’s federal election 10 days ago. While it will be some time until the specifics of the new coalition party are defined, it is clear Germans voted for climate action. Germany’s election result builds on the big commitments and investment the European Union has made as part of the EU Green Deal and the ‘Fit for 55’ pledge to cut emissions at least 55 per cent by 2030. It is underpinned by €1 trillion of public and private investment strategies. The crescendo will be COP26. This month’s climate conference in Glasgow comes at critical juncture of global climate change.

While we wait to see just what Australia will take to Glasgow, Australian companies are getting on with it. A third of the ASX300 and just over 50 per cent of the top 100 Australian companies have committed to net zero. WA is home to three of the four biggest iron ore producers. All have set ambitious climate change targets and invested significant funding into developing new technologies and decarbonising their operations.

based company with a world first project in Germany, we are harnessing Australia’s entrepreneurialism and lithium expertise to become the world’s first lithium producer with net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

We intend to produce a battery-quality lithium hydroxide chemical product from our combined geothermal energy and lithium resource, which is Europe’s largest lithium resource, in Germany. We see the development of a decarbonised lithium product as crucial to powering Europe’s switch to a sustainable and compliant auto industry, as new European Union battery regulations support the responsible sourcing of lithium and phasing out of high CO2 footprint batteries. Our chemical engineering team has produced the first battery quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate from piloting operations. Further production of battery quality material will continue to ramp up as we target Phase 1 commercial production for 2024.

Vulcan intends to be the first raw materials project with net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the world; an important statement of what can be achieved with the right scientific approach, determination and capital. We believe Australian businesses have the skills, drive and ultimately the responsibility to not just think about how we deal with Australia’s emissions, but the world’s. By leveraging scientific solutions, we can and should build businesses that solve humanity’s problems.

By: Dr Francis Wedin – Managing Director and Co-Founder, Vulcan Energy Resources

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Chevron Australia CO2 injection milestone Australia is poised to reach a significant milestone at its Gorgon LNG facility, injecting five million tonnes of greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide equivalent, CO2e) since safely starting the system in August 2019.

The milestone represents the largest volume of injection

It prevents millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases being vented

achieved within this time frame by any environmental carbon

into the atmosphere.

capture and storage (CCS) system of comparable specifications.

Hatfield said while the system had delivered significant

Injecting five million tonnes of CO2e is equivalent to taking

reductions in Gorgon’s emissions, the time taken to safely start

more than 1.6 million passenger vehicles off Australia’s roads

the system meant Chevron had not met injection requirements.

for a year1.

“This significant milestone shows how we’re deploying technology, innovation and skills to deliver cleaner energy and reduce our carbon footprint,” Chevron Australia managing director Mark Hatfield said.

“The Gorgon carbon capture and storage (CCS) system is the biggest CCS system designed to capture carbon emissions and is demonstrating Australia’s world-leading capability in the area.”

Once fully operational, the system will capture up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 100 million tonnes over the life of the injection project.

The system works by taking naturally occurring CO2 from offshore gas reservoirs and injecting it in a giant sandstone formation two kilometres under Barrow Island, where it remains trapped.

“Chevron is working with the WA regulator on making up the shortfall and will report publicly on that later in the year,” Hatfield said.

“Like any pioneering endeavour, it takes time to optimise a new system to ensure it performs reliably over 40-plus years of operation.

“The road hasn’t always been smooth, but the challenges we’ve faced – and overcome – make it easier for those who aspire to reduce their emissions through CCS. “We’re committed to sharing the lessons we’ve learned with state and federal governments, research institutes and other energy producers to assist the deployment of CCS in Australia.

“CCS is a proven technology which experts agree is critical to achieving a lower carbon future while ensuring access to affordable and reliable energy for billions around the world who rely on it.”

The Chevron-operated Gorgon Project is a joint venture

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy

between the Australian subsidiaries of Chevron (47.333 percent),

companies and through its Australian subsidiaries, has been

ExxonMobil (25 percent), Shell (25 percent), Osaka Gas (1.25

present in Australia for more than 60 years. With the ingenuity

percent), Tokyo Gas (1 percent) and JERA (0.417 percent).

and commitment of thousands of workers, Chevron Australia operates the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas facilities; manages its equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture; operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island; is a significant investor in exploration; and via Puma Energy delivers quality fuel products and services across Australia, operating or supplying a network of more than 360 retail locations and an extensive 24-hour hour diesel stop network, as well as 14 depots and three seaboard terminals.

[1] Based on estimation light vehicles (cars, 4x4s, SUVs and small commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes) emit 3 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year. Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

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fact sheet

gorgon carbon capture and storage

understanding carbon capture and storage Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a proven technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It takes carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial processes and permanently stores it in geological formations deep underground. CCS is critical to a lower-carbon future and essential to achieving the net zero goals of the Paris Agreement.

the gorgon CCS system Chevron Australia’s Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility incorporates the world’s largest CCS system designed to capture carbon emissions. Naturally occurring CO2 is taken from offshore gas reservoirs and injected into a giant sandstone formation two kilometres beneath Barrow Island, where it remains permanently trapped.

the gorgon CCS system prevents millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases being vented into the atmosphere

Up to 4 million tonnes of CO 2 injected annually

Equivalent to taking more than 1 million passenger vehicles off the road each year1

More than 100 million tonnes of CO 2 mitigated over the life of the CCS system

according to the intergovernmental panel on climate change, it is impossible to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 without scaled deployment of negative emissions technologies like CCS

how it works

offshore fields produce gas containing CO2

CO2 is separated at the gorgon gas plant

CO2 is injected more than 2km below ground

injection wells

natural gas

LNG

domestic gas

monitoring wells

CO2

Barrow Island

~2km below barrow island

CO2 monitored

CO2 permanently stored

up to 4 million tonnes of CO2 is permanently stored each year

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources The Australian Government has committed $60 million to the Gorgon Carbon Dioxide Injection Project as part of the Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund (LETDF).

CO2 injection sites

Gorgon Project

Gorgon gas plant

The Chevron-operated Gorgon Project is a joint venture between the Australian subsidiaries of Chevron (47.3 percent), ExxonMobil (25 percent), Shell (25 percent), Osaka Gas (1.25 percent), Tokyo Gas (1 percent) and JERA (0.417 percent).

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[1] Based on estimation light vehicles (cars, 4x4s, SUVs and small commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes) emit 3 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year. Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

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‘Barn find’ 1978 Camaro restoration project In this 2nd instalment of our ‘Barn Find’ Chevrolet Camaro restoration project series we repair rust around the body.

This 2nd generation Camaro sat for 20-year’s in a shed on a farm in rural Victoria but unfortunately, it was wrapped in plastic. The floor is rock solid but moisture got into the panels and caused some major rust around the rear window, taillight and front fenders.

Having restored a few Chevy Corvettes with my son Max, I was familiar with the Camaro’s 350ci V8 engine, auto trans and running gear but rust was a whole new problem for me to tackle. Corvettes have a steel frame but the body panels, bonnet and floor are all fibreglass so they a little less complicated to restore.

Fortunately, the main rust problems were confined to the right-hand quarter panel and was all removed by cutting off and replacing the quarter panel. I also found a steel quarter panel in Korea and landed it Western Australia for US$1K which was installed in a day. I sourced some reasonably priced aftermarket replacement panels for the bottom rear of both front fenders from the USA.

The front windscreen was smashed and the rear window needed to be removed for quarter panel replacement. After getting some quotes, I decided to remove and replace both screens myself, even though I had never done it before. Instant Windscreen found me a front windscreen. The screens came out easily and after repairs and paintwork, I installed them using a Polybutylene Ribbon Sealer product from the USA (www.metrommp.com) which came with very easy to follow instructions, saving me a small fortune.

The front fenders, inner mud guards, bonnet and front urethane bumper cover were all removed, repaired and painted while they were off the car using General Motors, Flame Red 2-Pack Acrylic Enamel paint.

The front wheels were also taken off to enable easy access for the removal and reconditioning of the front brake callipers, discs, brake lines and brake pads.

We will continue this restoration series with more before & after repair images, including 2-Pack Acrylic Enamel paintwork and trim work in our Q2 May-July 2022 edition. Feel free to send any suggestions for the next article in this series to: editor@diggingdrilling.com.

Article and Images: Len Fretwell FEBRUARY – APRIL 2022 DIGGING & DRILLING MAGAZINE

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Mclaren Racing and the LEGO Group reveal first-ever LEGO® Technic™ Mclaren Formula 1 Race Car The model marks the first-ever LEGO Technic incarnation of a F1 car.

McLaren Racing and the LEGO Group have revealed the

of the new 2022 F1 car design. This has been made possible

LEGO® Technic™ McLaren Formula 1 Race Car, a unique

by an agile collaboration with the LEGO Group team, who have

LEGO model designed in collaboration between the

truly embraced the spirit of our brave and bold approach to

two brands to be made available to fans globally from

design. The final product looks fantastic, and we cannot wait

1 March 2022.

to make this available to our fans.”

The LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car celebrates

Neils Henrik Horsted, Head of Product, LEGO Technic, said:

McLaren’s iconic papaya livery carried on the MCL35M race cars throughout the 2021 F1 season, while also providing an interpretation of the new-look 2022 F1 race cars as the sport heads into an era of refreshed regulations.

“The partnership between the LEGO Group and McLaren continuously develops each time we get together for the next collaboration. The way in which we are able to inspire our fans through the technology and designs produced pushes the limits

The model marks the first-ever LEGO Technic incarnation of

of possibility, both on the racetrack and whilst building with

an F1 car. The building experience is designed to reflect the

LEGO bricks. This unique product is a true testament to the

shared McLaren and LEGO Group values of pioneering design

importance of the play experience for our fans.”

and cutting-edge technology, while enabling fans to explore their passion for the sport.

The product, designed by LEGO Group design experts with support from the McLaren F1 race team, features a modelled V6 cylinder engine with moving pistons, steering activated from the cockpit, suspension, and a differential lock. The completed 1,432-piece model measures over 5 inches (13 centimetres) in height, 25.5 inches (65 centimetres) long, and 10.5 inches (27 centimetres) in width.

James Key, Technical Director, McLaren Racing, said: “We are excited to unveil the unique LEGO Technic model of our McLaren F1 car, a fun and engaging product that celebrates our 2021 season livery while giving fans a hands-on interpretation

Images source: McLaren Racing

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