Welcome to the Gold Industry Group's June edition of Gold News Gold News is a community newsletter delivering the latest news from the Gold Industry Group (GIG) and its members, as well as upcoming events, industry news and community initiatives. We are pleased to welcome the following members who have recently joined us: Newmont Australia; KCGM; Newcrest Mining Limited; and AngloGold Ashanti Australia. Kalgoorlie's virtual gold trail launches SaturdayAustralia's second interactive gold trail on the free Heart of Gold Australia app will be launched at a community event in Kalgoorlie this Saturday. The city will be a hub of golden activity and we hope to see you there! Saracen brings Shooting Stars to LeonoraSaracen Mineral Holdings is funding the start-up of Netball WA's Shooting Stars program in Leonora, which uses netball to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to engage in school. Gold schools program expands with new trailSet to unlock the region’s golden past and the operations of today, the new trail will see the GIG's schools program expand to the Goldfields, offering a fun and interactive experience with resources aligned to the curriculum. WA soccer scores golden sponsorship deal21 of the state's representative soccer teams alongside various regional programs will benefit from a new partnership, with Gold Fields signing a three-year corporate sponsorship deal with Football West. Newcrest's rising star accepts new mantleJonah Bennett has shown his Newcrest colleagues that he’s ready to accept his latest challenge, as Telfer’s first Martu apprentice. Pros take on world's biggest bunkerProfessional golfers Daniel Fox, Aaron Pike and Ryan Lynch took on their most daunting challenge yet, avoiding the world's biggest bunker at Evolution Mining's Mungari Gold Mine. AngloGold Ashanti Australia paves way for graduatesStarting out as fresh-faced graduates, Holly Clark and David Perkin are living proof that hard work pays off, now in superintendent roles at unrise Dam. 125th Year Historic Gala BallRediscover the opulence and style of yesteryear at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's 125th Historic Gala Ball at the Kalgoorlie Town Hall on Saturday 15 June. Building a talent pipelineSt Barbara Limited Principal of Business Development Meryl Jones, reflects on her 30-year career in mining and how she is helping to build a female talent pipeline with her passion for education in resources. Goldfields career expo engages studentsNorthern Star Resources and the Goldfields Education Mining Industry Alliance (GEMIA) partnered to bring the Goldfields Career Expo to Kalgoorlie-Boulder students and the wider community in May. GIG members get behind Leonora Golden GiftLeonora’s historic streets came to life for the sixteenth annual Golden Gift celebrations on the weekend, with a range of activities supported by the gold industry. WASM Wombats make historyThe WASM Wallabies and Wombats competed in the 40th Intercollegiate Mining Competition at the Camborne School of Mines in April, with the WASM Wombats Women's Team winning for the first time in Mining Games history. ABC Refinery gains Shanghai Gold Exchange accreditationABC Refinery is now officially accredited by the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), making it one of seven international companies who can sell gold into the world’s top gold consuming nation. Goongarrie's golden historyAfter the gold rush at Fly Flat in 1892, Coolgardie grew into a bush settlement of red earth, tents and humpies. The lure of striking it rich drove gold diggers and prospectors further afield to search for the next big gold discovery. Gold sector puts focus on communitiesFor Liz Jones, her new role as General Manager of Ramelius Resources’ Mt Magnet operation in Western Australia, also comes with a strong focus on supporting the local community. Job security in gold miningJob security can play a defining role in which positions people accept. For family man Abraham van Niekerk, that decision landed him in the gold industry in 2010. 2018 GIG and Member EventsSave the dates for this year's events including the Kalgoorlie Heart of Gold Discovery Trail this Saturday, Diggers & Dealers Innovation Breakfast, Precious Metals Investment Symposium and Women in Gold Great Debate. Champion Australia's gold industryJoin us in promoting Australia's gold sector through long-term engagement initiatives that connect our industry and our communities. Be a part of Australia's gold story. The Gold Industry Group (GIG) is a member-based, not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting and championing the importance of Australia's gold industry. Thanks to our members: The Perth Mint, Gold Fields Australia,
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