SPOTLIGHT 30th Anniversary

2022 was a special year at Kestrel as we celebrated 30 years of mining operations and connection with the Emerald community.

Over two events; a fun-filled Gala at the Emerald Town Hall and a familyfriendly open day at site, we were able to thank our community, our neighbours, and our families for being part of our journey over the past 30 years.

As our CEO Shane Hansen said, “it has been a winding journey, with some ups and downs, but without your support and partnership, it would not have been possible to provide the opportunities to thousands of people who have called Gordonstone, Kestrel and Emerald home”.

At our 30th Anniversary Gala, our CEO reflected on past operations and shared our vision for the future…

“Our mine life will exceed many of our working lives and coal mining as we know it, will be very different in the coming years as we commit to reduce our carbon footprint.

At present, there are no proven competitive substitutes for metallurgical coal in blast-furnace steelmaking and the ongoing urbanisation and industrialisation of emerging Asia will require steel. We will continue to investigate energy production methods and pursue available technologies to reduce our footprint and play our part in effective reduction of carbon emissions.

There are great opportunities for us at Kestrel to lead the way for the future of mining in Australia. To continuously find ways to strengthen operational efficiency, shore up safety and enhance productivity.

There is just something about who we are, and what we do, that has always made us uniquely Kestrel.

We believe that work is one part of the equation when it comes to a fulfilling life, and it is our vision to ensure support and opportunity for everyone to be their best, both at work and at home.

Generations of mining families have come through our turnstiles and worked their hardest to create a better Kestrel for tomorrow.

We want to leave a lasting legacy –we want to contribute and become integrated with our community to ensure they thrive well after we are gone.

We are one of a kind, we always have been, and always will be. We are not afraid to stand out and do things a little differently – this is what makes us uniquely Kestrel”.