b'PROJECT STORIESCaring for the community Prominent Hill, a gold and copper mine located in South Australias rugged landscape, became a key player in Thiess mining operations in 2005.The ThiessProminent Hill partnership started with feasibilityidentifying potential mine closure impacts on local employees, work alongside Australian mining group Oxiana, and by 2006, particularly the AMY people.a major infrastructure and mining contract was negotiated.Recognising this, the team acted quickly to reduce theseAs ownership transitioned to OZ Minerals, Thiess remainedeffects by securing a tender for run of mine (ROM) and steadfast, managing every aspect from blasting to minestockpile rehandling work.planning until the mines closure in 2018.In 2018, this proactive approach paid off when a joint venture Through it all, the teams dedication to supporting localwith Anangu Mining secured a $112-million dollar contract, communities has been at the heart of its mission. providing employment and economic opportunitiesto the community.Weve always been focused on ensuring employment and supply chain opportunities for the First Nations people ofThe story didnt end there. In August 2024, Thiess extended South Australia, says Jason Paxton, Project Manager for the its contract at Prominent Hill, continuing to provide ROM Iron Bridge Operations. services and stockpile management while ensuring ongoing opportunities for the local workforce.This meant engaging with the Traditional Owner group, the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara (AMY for short) AboriginalOur safety and operational performance have built strongCorporation, and collaborating closely with its labour hire division,trust with our partners at Prominent Hill, says Jason. Thats Anangu Mining. why this journey continues.During the five-year demobilisation program from 2013 to 2018, Thiess and OZ Minerals undertook a social impact study, 87'