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General Manager Update
Dangerous Goods & Risk Conference
The Commitment recognised at 2025 Long Service Awards
Product Recycling Facility Fully Operational
2025 Long Service Awards Photos
My Reason Why - Victoria Palma Vacation Students Opportunities
The Mandala Report - The Importance of Lead and Zinc Refining in Australia
Darren 'Boris' Baldwin and Warren 'Wally' Morrell Call it a Day
Nyrstar Northwestern Open and Nyrstar Junior Football Carnival
Meet our New Employees
Completion of Waste Collection Changeover >>
A short few weeks ago the 2025 Nyrstar Long Service Awards were held. They are an important annual event for the company to celebrate the commitment and longevity of many of our teammates, to our operations and the community.
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Hello everyone and welcome to The Star newsletter for the month of June.
Another month of FY25 has gone by at quite the pace and it is good to see some of the important work we are doing being captured within these pages.
In particular, the photo spread from Nyrstar Port Pirie’s ‘Night of Nights’the annual Long Service Awards, from Friday 30 May.
I was away at short notice and unable to attend that important occasion, but I hear it was a fantastic night and a fitting acknowledgement of our people who have displayed a great commitment to our operations over a long period of time.
General Manager Update
Mark Eaton
It has been said in varying platforms over the past few weeks, but a congratulations and thank you to each of the award recipients on the night and a big well done to Katherine Hicks who drove forward the event’s organisation and delivery.
In my absence on the night and at other points over the last few weeks, Joel Varcin has been acting in the General Manager capacity, and I want to thank Joel for his willingness and adaptability amid the regularly changing landscape.
I want to quickly touch on two of the other recent highlights for the site.
You’ll read on the next page about the Product Recycling Facility reaching completion and becoming fully operational.
Like any major project, there have been challenges thrown up throughout its journey and well done to our Capital Projects team for
staying the course and delivering a facility that will drive critical environment improvements for the site.
Lastly, well done to you all for the improved safety performance over the past few weeks. Our trailing KPIs are on a downward trend of late. Long may this continue, and keep looking out for one another.
- Mark
Nyrstar Port Pirie front and centre at the 2025 Dangerous Goods Operations and Haz Mats Risks Conference
Ashoutout to our Senior Process Safety Specialist, Victoria Palma, who took to the stage at the 11th annual, Dangerous Goods Operations and Hazardous Materials risks Conference in Melbourne earlier in June.
Victoria’s presented alongside a range of other esteemed speakers including those from Petronas, AGL, Toll, Rio Tinto, varying state port authorities and more.
PHOTO: Victoria Palma presenting at the conference.
FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Front Row L - R: Dillan Capurso, Ryan Afford, Bradley Woolford, Katie Hunt, Dylan Brooks, Kiefer Bernhardt, Adam Kupsch, Kym Arbon.
Back Row L - R: Sebastian Caputo, Liam Everett, Casey O’Neill, Steven Roberts, Jordan Fuller, Jamie McNamara.
Product Recycling Facility becomes fully operational
We’re excited that our site's new Product Recycling Facility – which will lower lead in air levels in the local community – is now fully operational.
Covering 6,850m2 and situated in place of the site’s Old Powerplant by the wharf, next to the Co-Treatment Shed, this facility is fully enclosed and under negative air pressure to store and mix intermediate materials used in our production process.
This will reduce the potential for emissions of lead-bearing dust to the air from the site.
Nyrstar Port Pirie General Manager, Mark Eaton, said this facility will
play an important role in delivering sustained improvement in lead in air emissions from Nyrstar’s site, which should see lead in air improvement in the local community.
Our Capital Projects team have delivered this $47 million project in conjunction with a range of contractors, namely:
• CATCON
• GSF
• Ahrens
• Caledonia
• Typhoon
• Arc Logic
• GPA Engineering
• Beca
• Mayfields
• Wilsons Tranformers
• MAX Cranes
• Pneuvay
Commitment and longevity recognised at 2025 Long Service Awards
A fantastic night was held on Friday 30 May, at the Port Pirie Sports Precinct Function Centre to acknowledge this year’s Long Service Awards recipients.
It was great to have the newlyelected Federal Member for Grey, Mr. Tom Venning, and the Mayor Leon Stephens of Port Pirie Regional Council, on hand to celebrate our hardworking people.
Over 135 years of continuous operation and multi-generational importance is only possible with the commitment of our people over long periods, so it was great to have many of our 2025 recipient's name's up in lights with some of their closest family.
Enjoy the next few pages of photos taken by Kathy Gould from HIP Photography. The other local businesses involved in the night were
OUR PEOPLE
Fork & Cork Catering, Automatic Print, Flower Girls, ISS and acoustic artist, Steve McBride, was a new addition this year.
Thank you to Superintendent –Material Handling & Port Logistics, Jarrad Davies, for his top work on the MC microphone again too!
L-R: Jo Lee, Adrian Gill, Katie Hunt, Rob Beveridge, Wayne Brodie,
Congratulations Long Service Award Recipients
Terry Wardle Kym Arbon
Sebastian Caputo
Steven Roberts
Carl Rohrsheim
Chris Lee
Wayne Brodie
Katie Hunt
Samuel Spadavecchia
Dylan Brooks
Tyson Burns
Dillan Capurso
Jordan Demarco
Daniel Footner
Adam Kupsch
Jake Robson
Harrison Vanstone
Bradley Woolford
Ryan Afford
Kiefer Bernhardt
Jordan Fuller
Casey O’Neill
Tyler Thorpe
Trent Davidson
Jamie McNamara
Ricky Foran
PHOTO: Each 25 year recipient who was present on the night was represented by their manager who spoke on their behalf and presented them with their award.
Damon Ganley, Sebastian Caputo, Steven Roberts and Marius Maritz.
MY REASON WHY - Leader
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I’ve been a migrant for over 20 years now. Living solo in a foreign country without a built-in support system? Let’s just say you learn quickly how to be resourceful. More importantly, you learn the value of work-life balance and the unshakeable strength that comes from finding ‘family’, even far from home.
That’s my WHY. My family (blood-related and my newfound family). It’s why I make sure everything I do is done safely, whether it’s at work or when I’m willingly jumping off a bridge attached to a giant rubber band.
Over the years, I’ve built a new family in New Zealand, and together we’ve collected adventures like fridge magnets: lazy beach days, trail rides on horseback, short hikes and multi-day NZ Great Walks, high-wire courses, white water rafting, bungee jumping, and even skydiving. Some people call me an adrenaline junkie. My actual friends? They know better – I’m just someone who won’t jump into anything until I’ve mentally risk-assessed it six ways to Sunday.
I believe life can be lived to the fullest and still be safe as long as I’ve checked the harness, read the waiver (twice), and made sure there’s coffee at the end.
At work, I bring that same mindset. I believe any job can be done safely if I've recognized the risks, put the right controls in place, and swap wishful thinking for good old-fashioned preparation. Safety isn’t about taking the ‘fun’ out of the job. It’s what keeps us in the job, day after day.
And that last photo? That’s my family. My reason. My WHY. They’re the ones I want to come home to after every adventure whether it involves hazardous substances or a parachute.
Vacation Student Opportunities
Having had a presence at the last two University of Adelaide’s Chemical Engineering Student Society’s ‘Industry Night’s, we took the great opportunity to expand the company’s reach into the Mechanical Engineering field recently.
Thanks to Engineering Superintendent, Charlton Whitcher, who, alongside Manager – Global Recruitment, Jason Barrington, made this a reality by accepting the university’s invitation and
representing the company at the event in Adelaide during May. Given it was the first occasion Nyrstar had been at this event, Charlton believes the event went positively for the company. “I think it went very well,” said Charlton. “I was constantly occupied with visitors to our stand who were very positive and enthusiastic in our vacation programs.”
Nyrstar Port Pirie will open its vacation student opportunities for the 2025-26 summer in the near future.
PHOTO: Charlton (left) and Jason engaging with students at the event.
Economics and Policy research firm, Mandala, publishes report on the importance of lead and zinc refining in Australia
Nyrstar Australia recently engaged Mandala, a leading economics research firm, to assess the critical role multi-metals processing has in securing Australia’s future.
The report, The Economic and Strategic Importance of Multi-Metals Processing, highlights the essential nature of lead and zinc refining capabilities and why protecting our smelting capacity at Port Pirie and Hobart is crucial to Australia’ long-term economic and strategic interests.
Recently, the value of by-products from the Port Pirie and Hobart refining process has been recognised. In fact, five of Australia’s registered critical minerals are produced as by-products of lead and zinc. These critical minerals are antimony, bismuth, tellurium, germanium, and indium.
“Australia’s multi-metals infrastructure is not only a great foundation to move downstream in the critical metals supply chain, but it is our best chance to do so,” said Matt Howell, Chief Executive Officer of Nyrstar Australia.
Access to critical metals is fast becoming one of the defining strategic issues for advanced economies. These metals are essential for defence technologies, clean energy systems, high tech applications, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing, yet global supply remains highly concentrated. The report indicates that China currently dominates between 52% and 82% of global production for the very critical metals that lead and zinc processing can give rise to, leaving Australia and other countries vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks.
This report provides a rich narrative with which to engage key stakeholders.
“Governments in Australia, both state and federal must work together with industry if we are to secure the future of these assets and avoid losing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enter the global critical metals supply chain,” Matt said.
A copy of the full report is available here or scan the QR code.
A new chapter for Darren 'Boris' Baldwin
We celebrate a remarkable milestone for Darren (better known as Boris) as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement after more than 40 years of service at Nyrstar. Casey, Boris' Superintendent, said although Boris didn't want a big deal made about it, 40 year service, is no small feat!
"He started his time on site as an electrical apprentice in January of 1980.
At the start of 1984, Boris moved onto Telecom at Port Augusta, then returned back to site in October 1988.
He found himself in the Flying Instro Gang where he covered breakdowns across site and new installations. Boris then moved onto the Sinter Plant, with some stints at the Slag Fume and finishing up in the Finished Products area.
Boris' parting comments were that the most enjoyable part of his service were the people he worked with over the years, with Jamie Keane in the Sinter Plant someone who sticks in his mind.
He says that safety improvements have been a stand out throughout his time on site. He remembers coming to work in his jeans and t-Shirt, and then riding his motor bike home after a days work in the same clothes! Unheard of
now with our careful attention to PPE, health and hygiene.
Boris always had the willingness to share his knowledge. Whether it was mentoring new team members, guiding those eager to learn, or simply lending a helping hand. Many of us here have benefited from his patience, expertise, and knowledge over the years.
But while Boris’ professional legacy is something to celebrate, he is also looking forward to the exciting chapter ahead.
Retirement will see him spending more time with his grandkids and is set to escape the winter months by caravaning up north to enjoy the warmer weather.
On behalf of everyone here at Nyrstar, I want to say thank you. We wish you all the best in this next chapter of your life."
- Casey O'Neill
Warren ‘Wally’ Morrell calls it a day
During May, Shift Operator Warren 'Wally' Morrell worked his final days at Nyrstar in our Blast Furnace Team #1, following 36 years of service. During his retirement Morning Tea, (or Brunch!) from where this happy snap with Team Leader, Tate Bradley, was taken, it was well documented that Wally had enjoyed his time working for Nyrstar and the people in operations and maintenance over the years had made coming to work a pleasure.
Tate - Wally's Team Leader upon his retirement, said Wally has been a valued team member on shift and a big support to maintenance teams -
especially during Shutdowns when Wally would join the trades crew as he is a Fitter by trade. "He has always had a strong focus on Safety and is continuously raising issues in the plant to eliminate risks and hazards,” said Tate.
“He will be sorely missed - particularly on Christmas Eves when he would mysteriously go missing while Santa Claus himself would relieve in the crane! We wish him all the best in retirement." From everyone at Nyrstar Port Pirie, Wally - we hope you're enjoying the increased amounts of golf you planned on playing, more time with the grandkids and a few
more trips away in the caravan. We're also sure your younger brother Trev is well-looked after! All the best for what comes next.
PHOTO: Casey O'Neill (left) congratulating Darren 'Boris' Baldwin at his retirement onsite morning tea.
PHOTO: Tate Bradley (left) with Warren 'Wally' Morrell at his retirement morning tea.
Nyrstar Northwestern Open and Nyrstar Junior Football Carnival
Nyrstar have been proud long-time supporters of two big, annual community events held during June, the Nyrstar Northwestern Open at Port Pirie Golf Club and the Nyrstar Junior Football Carnival at the Sports Precinct.
Up to nearly 50 golfers teed off in the Northwestern, which was attended by Maintenance Execution Manager, Ricky Leue, whilst football teams from across the region were in Port Pirie from the Under 11 and Under 13 age groups. This event was attended on Nyrstar’s behalf by Assistant Manager – Production, Damon Ganley.
The results in the football carnival didn’t fall the way of Port Pirie this time, but we have been told it was still a great day out all for despite the weather. Congratulations to Northern Areas Football Association won the Under 13s final and Port Augusta the Under 11s.
Congratulations to the prize winners from the day out at the Nyrstar Northwestern Open as displayed on the left.
Meet our new employees
Jijo George Condition Monitoring Technician
Interests: Cricket and table-tennis.
Reilly Nunan Tradesperson Shift Electrician - Maintenance, Primary Smelter A Interests: Fishing.
Charles Nzama Scheduler - LT, Project Support Interests: Family, making craft beer, music, military history.
Shamil Edward Plant Operator - Pre-Treatment Team 2 Interests: Fitness, fishing and hunting.
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PHOTO LEFT: Div 1 Northwestern Winner, Wayne Forrest (right) with Ricky. PHOTO RIGHT: Damon with Port Pirie Under 13s footballer, Cooper Smith, who was named his team’s best player at the carnival.
Mark Brevi Shift Operator, Blast Furnace Day Gang B
Rory DuthieThomson Shift Operator, Blast Furnace Team
Completion of Waste Collection Changeover
In early June, you may have noticed the changeover in waste collection from our site because of a change in contract, from Veolia to Cleanaway.
Whilst waste management mightn’t be the most exciting topic, the changeover of over 100 bins - whilst still ensuring there was adequate waste disposal in all areas across site, was quite the operation.
This changeover process was overseen by former Nyrstar colleague, Jacinta Clark, Damian Jebb (Recycling Coordinator) and Kye Vertigan (Primary Smelter Day Operator) with help from McMahons. The contracting process was completed by Jo Bruce (Senior
ENVIRONMENT & WASTE
Procurement Specialist) and Mark Cousins (Inventory Controller), who was the owner of the previous contract.
We look forward to working with Cleanaway who have committed to delivering education support around waste and recycling disposal in the near future.
Incorrect disposal of waste – usually by selecting the wrong bin, is something that we can all control and minimise to limit unnecessary, additional costs being placed on our operations.
If you are unsure about which bin to use, particularly in the case of big bulky items or materials from plants, please contact Damian Jebb.
THE SCHEDULED COLLECTION FOR EACH BIN IS AS FOLLOWS:
GENERAL WASTE LARGE: Weekly –Monday and Thursday
GENERAL WASTE SMALL: WeeklyMonday
CANS AND BOTTLES AND OTHER RECYCLING: Fortnightly - Wednesday Blue Booties: Weekly - Wednesday
