b'PROJECT STORIESMining with purposeLocated in New South Wales Upper Hunter Valley, the Mount Pleasant Operationis a greenfield open-cut coal mine with 474 million tonnes of coal reservesa project brimming with potential.To get operations underway in 2017, Thiess mobilised To face sustainability challenges head on, the team rolled machinery from four states, assembled teams, developedout the Compliance Analysis Tool (CAT), a smart performance systems and readied the site for mining. Five months later,dashboard integrated with the Thiess fleet management operations were in full swing. system. CAT delivers real-time insights into noise and air quality management keeping environmental compliance in check.Weve worked hand in hand with the mine owner to deliver indus- It proves that, with the right planning and expertise, industry try-leading results, says Peter York, Environment and Communitydemands can be met without compromising sustainability.Superintendent. The culmination of our efforts led to the approvalof the Mount Pleasant Operation Optimisation Project. In 2021, Thiess secured a $920-million contract extension, allowing it to continue delivering full-scope mining services, This approval paved the way for mining to continue until 2048,from drill and blast to coal mining, overburden removal and with production ramping up to 21 million tonnes per annum rehabilitation.of run of mine coal.Thiess dedication to safety and community continuesOne of the things that makes the Mount Pleasant Operationto drive the Mount Pleasant Operations success, leaving a stand out is its community-driven workforce. With over 80 perlasting impact on the region and setting a new benchmarkcent of the team hailing from the local area, Thiess has built afor sustainable mining operations globally.culture rooted in inclusion, with a strong connection to the region.The operation actively encourages the participation of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples, partnering with local First Nations organisations to provide opportunities for labourand services.They are also deeply committed to the environment. Mount Pleasant Operation runs under the most stringent environmental protection licence conditions in New South Wales, Peter explains.118'