Championing Diversity and Inclusion in the Mining Industry
28 Mar

Championing Diversity and Inclusion in the Mining Industry

The Bloomfield Group proudly announces one of their own as a diversity and inclusion champion for the mining industry with Damien Butler, their Corporate Communications and Community Relations Manager, taking out the award at the NSW Women in Mining Awards.
Read More
Hunter Melanoma Foundation
08 Dec

Hunter Melanoma Foundation

The Bloomfield Group Foundation recently continued its support of the Hunter Melanoma Foundation with a donation to create four new patient story videos. These short sharp interviews of everyday people will start conversations and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of melanoma.
Read More
Bloomfield Vacation students
30 Nov

Bloomfield Vacation students

Bloomfield’s Vacation Student Program has given opportunities for paid vacation work for many years across various fields. It has provided the gateway for future employment for a number of our current employees.
Read More
Trainee Operators join the Rix’s Team
22 Nov

Trainee Operators join the Rix’s Team

Three Trainee Operators have recently commenced a Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations at Rix’s Creek. The trainees have begun their two-year trainee program, where they will gain new skills through classroom and practical training.
Read More
Bloomfield Mine 7 years LTI Free
10 Nov

Bloomfield Mine 7 years LTI Free

Congratulations to our Bloomfield Mine crew, who have recently reached the incredible milestone of 7 years Lost Time Injury (LTI) Free. Through dedication to identifying and controlling hazards, they are leaders in maintaining a safe workplace.
Read More
Doing it for Bangers Fundraiser
30 Oct

Doing it for Bangers Fundraiser

The fundraiser “Doing It For Bangers” for our workmate and friend, Graham McBride, has recently been completed. The fundraiser total of $189,357 was generously added to by The Bloomfield Group management team, who donated to take the total figure to $200,000.
Read More
Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers Show 2023
18 Oct

Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers Show 2023

The Bloomfield Group is delighted to have sponsored the Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers Show since 2016. The 33rd HV Boutique Winemakers Show 2023 received 318 entries from 49 different wineries. From these entries, 180 wines were awarded medals (including 40 gold).
Read More
Mentally safe
05 Oct

Mentally safe

In October 2022, the NSW Government implemented amendments to the Work, Health, and Safety legislation requiring all of us in the workplace to identify and manage psychosocial hazards.
Read More
Pasture Restoration Field Day
29 Sep

Pasture Restoration Field Day

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue, in conjunction with The Bloomfield Group, is preparing for a Pasture Restoration Field Day on October 11. This will involve tours of the Rix’s Creek mine rehabilitation and information sharing focusing on pasture establishment.
Read More
Supporting Bush fire preparedness
20 Sep

Supporting Bush fire preparedness

The Bloomfield Group and Foundation have recently provided support to local volunteer groups who help our communities during and after natural disasters such as fire and flood.
Read More
School Mine tours
08 Sep

School Mine tours

Rix’s Creek Mine recently hosted three Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue (UHMD) Tours.
Read More
Bloomfield joins in Voice for Mining Family Day
30 Aug

Bloomfield joins in Voice for Mining Family Day

Thousands of mining families, including many Bloomfield families, joined a sold-out crowd at McDonald Jones Stadium, as the Newcastle Knights took on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at the annual Voice for Mining Family Day on Sunday 20 August.
Read More
New trucks deliver sound results
01 Aug

New trucks deliver sound results

A sound attenuation package was engineered through collaboration with Hushpack and WesTrac utilising Bloomfield’s site expertise to minimise noise impacts and have achieved a high sound output reduction.
Read More
Fun Family Day at Rix’s Creek
14 Apr

Fun Family Day at Rix’s Creek

Last month Bloomfield held a Family Day at our Rix’s Creek North mine site. Around 700 employees and their families attended the warm and fun packed Sunday.
Read More
Bloomfield Employee Workplace Giving
06 Feb

Bloomfield Employee Workplace Giving

Many employees of The Bloomfield Group generously support charities through Workplace Giving deductions from their pay. These charities are providing services to our local communities and beyond.
Read More
New state-of-the-art Beds for Singleton Hospital
15 Dec

New state-of-the-art Beds for Singleton Hospital

A donation from The Bloomfield Group Foundation helped Singleton Hospital to buy three new state-of-the-art beds.
Read More
Bloomfield funds CareFlight Trauma Care Workshops in Singleton
09 Dec

Bloomfield funds CareFlight Trauma Care Workshops in Singleton

The Bloomfield Group Foundation teamed up with CareFlight and Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program to fund two free “Trauma Care Workshop” training days in Singleton for local First Responders in November.
Read More
Renata Roberts Selected in ‘WIM100’
22 Nov

Renata Roberts Selected in ‘WIM100’

Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer at The Bloomfield Group (TBG), has been selected among the ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining in 2022 (WIM100)’ by Women in Mining (WIMUK), a volunteer non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining sector. The WIM100 recognises women who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in their contributions to the global mining industry.
Read More
Hunter Coal Festival Singleton Community Day a success
04 Nov

Hunter Coal Festival Singleton Community Day a success

The Bloomfield Group has continued its support this year for the Hunter Coal Festival Community Day at the Singleton showgrounds which was held on 29 October.
Read More
Carrie’s Place – Staying Home Leaving Violence program
22 Sep

Carrie’s Place – Staying Home Leaving Violence program

The Bloomfield Group proudly supports the Carrie’s Place – Staying Home Leaving Violence program. It recently donated funds to purchase IT equipment for each Case Manager so they can work remotely from Singleton and Dungog to deliver this program.
Read More
Further Support for the Singleton PCYC – DRIVE Program
11 Aug

Further Support for the Singleton PCYC – DRIVE Program

The Bloomfield Group has contributed a further $15,000 to continue its support of the successful Singleton Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Drive Program.
Read More
Proactive noise management at Rix’s Creek Mine Highly Commended
27 Jul

Proactive noise management at Rix’s Creek Mine Highly Commended

The Environmental Team at Rix’s Creek Mine has been highly commended in the NSW Mining Health, Safety Environment and Community (HSEC) Awards, winning third place in the environment excellence awards category.
Read More
Mental Health Program Wins Industry Award
25 Jul

Mental Health Program Wins Industry Award

A Bloomfield Group mental health program has been announced as the winner in the Health Excellence category at the NSW Mining Health, Safety Environment and Community (HSEC) Awards.
Read More
2023 Apprentice Intake Now Open
18 May

2023 Apprentice Intake Now Open

Our Apprenticeship Program has been creating careers for over 40 years, all under the careful guidance and support of supervisors and a dedicated, full-time Apprentice and Training Coordinator. The 2023 Apprentice Intake will offer positions in the following trades: 1 x Electrician 1 x Boilermaker 1 x Machinist 3 x Plant Mechanic / Fitters. Applications for a 2023 Apprenticeship will close 26th June 2022.
Read More