Meet Matthew Birchley, a man turning challenges into opportunities at Golden Grove. Promoted to Technical Services Manager last year, Matt’s journey with 29Metals is one full of growth and innovation. 💬 “Golden Grove constantly throws out-of-the-box challenges at you. It’s how you learn and develop quickly.” Curious about Matt’s thoughts on the future of deep mining at Golden Grove, his leadership insights and his advice to anyone thinking of joining 29Metals? Read the full interview and discover what makes 29Metals a great place to work in the article below.
29Metals
Mining
MELBOURNE , VIC 9,874 followers
Unlocking value to empower the future
About us
29Metals is a copper focused base and precious metals mining company with a portfolio of long-life producing assets and a pipeline of organic growth opportunities. The company has two long-life, producing assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia (copper, zinc, gold and silver) and Capricorn Copper in Queensland (copper and silver). 29Metals has a pipeline of organic growth opportunities, including: - Identified productivity and operational improvements; - In-mine and near-mine growth opportunities at Golden Grove and Capricorn Copper; and - A portfolio of exploration interests, including regional tenement interests surrounding Capricorn Copper and Golden Grove, and a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill located in Chile, the world’s largest copper producing country. We explore for, develop and produce metals in the form of mineral concentrates which are sold to commodity trading firms or smelters for refining and on-sale as a refined metal product for end use. 29Metals is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, with support offices located in Perth, Western Australia, and Brisbane, Queensland.
- Website
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http://www.29metals.com/
External link for 29Metals
- Industry
- Mining
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- MELBOURNE , VIC
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2021
Locations
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Primary
Level 1, 150 Collins Street
MELBOURNE , VIC 3000, AU
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YALGOO, WA 6635, AU
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GUNPOWDER, QLD 4825, AU
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Calle Angamos 939
Punta Arenas, Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica 6212814, CL
Employees at 29Metals
Updates
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At 29Metals we’re expanding our mining operations at Golden Grove with a brand-new mine and major upgrades in 2025/26 - and we're looking for talented people to join us! 💼 Roles include managers, engineers, geologists, technicians, and more. 🌟 Be part of groundbreaking projects with long-term opportunities. ✈️ Family-friendly 8:6 roster (or equivalent), just 1 hour from Perth to site. 📩 Find out more, express your interest and shape the future of mining with us at https://lnkd.in/g5JJQee4 #29Metals #copper #EmpowerYourFuture #MiningJobs #GoldenGrove #JoinOurTeam
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Our Golden Grove Emergency Response Team (ERT) recently completed a road crash rescue training exercise with a major difference... it was held underground! "It's not often that road crash rescue training gets completed underground," said Emergency Services Officer Brad Mason. "The team learnt important skills from the training and, as a result, are better prepared if this type of response is ever required." #29Metals #copper
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29Metals has made a series of announcements to the market including: ➡️ The outcomes of our Gossan Valley Feasibility Study, confirming the viability of Gossan Valley as a third mining front at Golden Grove. Gossan Valley is an independent and relatively shallow mining front and will enhance production flexibility at Golden Grove, as well as extending and optimising the Golden Grove life-of-mine plan. There is also potential to extend the Mineral Resources from Gossan Valley, which remain open at depth, in the future. ➡️ Fully underwritten $180 million equity raise, combined with senior debt refinancing and pay down of debt. The proceeds of this equity raising will facilitate the resetting of our balance sheet and fully fund Gossan Valley to first ore. Read more about the announcements at: https://lnkd.in/g28Q6Kjw #29Metals #copper
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A final wrap up on the fundraising efforts from the 29Metals Golden Grove team who participated in this year’s MACA Cancer 200 event in Western Australia, cycling 200 kilometres each to raise funds for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in support of cancer research. With final donations pledged, the team has raised an impressive $25,233. A big thanks to the team’s corporate sponsors for their support including: Mine Contract Consultants – Tony Carr Westfill Group – Ashley Morcombe Programmed - Linda Hitchmough MineGeoTech - John Player Qube Ports & Bulk Pty Ltd - Mike Batchelar Overall, the 2024 event raised $10,330,320 for Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in 2024. #29Metals #copper
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This morning we have announced our results for the September quarter. Commenting on the quarter, CEO James Palmer, said: “A great quarter delivered by the team at Golden Grove, producing 4.4kt of copper, and 19.1kt of zinc, positioning us well to deliver our full year metal production guidance. In addition, the asset generated $42 million of operating cash flow and $26 million of free cash flow. At Capricorn Copper, excellent progress was made towards our immediate term focus of reducing the water levels on site, with the team progressing the things within our control to position the asset for optimal water reduction outcomes through the coming wet season. Specifically, commencing treatment of the water in the Mill Creek Dam, in preparedness for treated water releases during the wet season, was a major milestone for the quarter.” You can read further details in this morning’s announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g28Q6Kjw #29Metals #copper
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Last Friday night, Capricorn Copper Environment and Community Manager Geraldine McGuire was presented with the Social and Environment Society Award at the AusIMM Awards and President's Dinner. Geraldine was recognised for the award for her more than 30 years of dedicated service to the resources sector. "Geraldine reflects the professional leadership required across the social and environmental disciplines that are integral to the development of mineral resources," said the summary in the Awards booklet. On accepting the award Geraldine said it was a great honour to be the inaugural recipient of the award. "I believe that taking a values-based approach has been critical to my success in these challenging areas in a challenging industry," said Geraldine. "I'm glad that the critical importance of these areas has finally been recognised through this award. My values of courage, integrity and joy have enabled me to negotiate and implement robust agreements in difficult circumstances over a sustained period of time, including through work in Indonesia and Laos." Geraldine also thanked her colleagues and family for their friendship and support over her many years in the industry. #29Metals #copper
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Calling all Mining and Geology students… join us this summer and gain hands-on, practical experience at our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. ➡ Mentorship from industry professionals and experienced team members ➡ Exposure to state-of-the-art mining technologies and processes ➡ The opportunity to grow your professional network ➡ Develop critical skills and contribute to a real-life mining operation Find out more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gRfxH9it #29Metals #Copper #EmpowerYourFuture
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Well done to 29Metals' Golden Grove General Manager Operations Brett Milner, Mining Manager Scott Prentice, Underground Manager Robert Gelson, Winder Driver Jon White and Programmed Chef Waffe El jazzar, who all spent their weekend cycling 200 kilometres in support of cancer research in the MACA Cancer 200 event in Western Australia. Racking up an impressive 1,000 kilometres of cycling between them, the team have raised an even more impressive $25,000 for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in support of cancer research. "It was a tough ride, but worth it for the cause," said General Manager Operations Brett Milner. "Saturday was an early start against the backdrop of a blue lit Optus Stadium and Matagarup Bridge, a tough stint with a strong south westerly head wind for half of the stage. Sunday the sun was out and the breeze dropped off." The event this year had 1,800 riders in total and raised over $10M. "It was an amazing event full of great people with a huge mining presence, it was great to get 29Metals in the mix and to contribute," said Brett. "All of us know people impacted by cancer and we hope that the funds raised can help drive discoveries to help our friends and family battling this terrible disease now and in the future." It's not too late to donate to the team: https://lnkd.in/g3Rj3e9X #29Metals #copper
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We are thrilled to announce that the BlastIQ™ Underground project at Golden Grove has been named the winner of the Excellence in IIoT Application category at the 2024 Prospect Awards. The award, which recognises outstanding use of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to enhance mining operations, was presented last night in Perth. The BlastIQ™ project, which was developed at Golden Grove in partnership with Orica and Byrnecut, was recognised for its innovative application of connected devices, systems, and sensors that significantly improve safety, boost productivity and reduce operating costs. This prestigious win highlights the team’s dedication to leading-edge technology and operational excellence. "The BlastIQ™ project implemented technology as part of our ongoing continuous improvement onsite," said Mining Manager Scott Prentice. "It's streamlined our drill and blast processes to gain productive time underground." The Prospect Awards are an annual event celebrating achievements in the mining and minerals processing industries, with a focus on innovation and best practices. Pictured: Golden Grove Mining Engineer narayan paudel (fourth from the left) and Mining Manager Scott Prentice (fourth from the right), along with Orica and BAPL representatives at the awards ceremony in Perth. #29Metals #copper