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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.

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.

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.

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.

28 Feb

Beneficiaries recognised at special event to mark fruition of Singleton Community Economic Development Fund

Bloomfield attended a special community afternoon tea last in February where the first recipients of a total of $526,333 under the Singleton Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) were recognised.

13 Dec

Singleton PCYC - DRIVE program – helping Singleton young people get their Drivers Licence

The Bloomfield Group Foundation recently donated funds to Singleton Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) for their DRIVE program – a driving mentor program connecting young people who have difficulty obtaining their required learner driver hours with trained community volunteers who have the time to spend supervising learner drivers.

01 Nov

Five years LTI Free at Bloomfield Mine

The Bloomfield Mine crew celebrated five years Lost Time Injury free in October, 2021.

02 Aug

Continued support for Open Door

The Bloomfield Group Foundation is delighted to renew its support for Open Door @ Singleton Neighbourhood Centre - a local not-for-profit community organization staffed by a permanent part-time Project Worker and a team of local volunteers.

02 Jul

Hannah Berthold Wins NSW Woman in Mining Outstanding Trade, Operator or Technician Award

Hannah Berthold, Machinist/Fitter/Plant Mechanic at The Bloomfield Group (TBG), has been announced as the winner of the NSW Woman in Mining Outstanding Trade, Operator or Technician Award.

21 Jun

Apprentice intake open for Applications

Our inclusive program has been developing the next generation of tradespeople and leaders for more than 40 years.

15 Mar

Modern Slavery Statement

At The Bloomfield Group, we deliver with integrity. We believe that all people involved in our operations and supply chain should be free from modern slavery.

22 Feb

Rix’s Creek Modification 9 Approval

Approval has been received for the application for Modification 9 - Revised Landform, Exploration and Blasting Frequency Modification at Rix’s Creek North (RCN). There are three main aspects to the modification: 1. Increase in height for overburden emplacement areas 2. Blasting 3. Exploration

11 Jan

MATES in Mining

Our standard end of year Christmas functions were cancelled for 2020, so we re-allocated the funds to charities that our employees fundraised for.

23 Oct

Low energy lighting upgrade for Singleton Hospital

Singleton Hospital has completed a major lighting upgrade project following an additional donation from the Bloomfield Group Foundation. The recent $10,000 donation from the Foundation followed a $20,000 donation made earlier this year, and provided funding for a project to replace all existing lighting at the hospital. The shift to low energy LED lighting will result in electricity cost savings of more than $200,000 over 10 years.

21 Sep

Bloomfield launches 2020/21 Vacation Work Program

The Bloomfield Group’s Vacation Work Program has opened for expressions of interest, offering local tertiary students the opportunity supplement their studies by completing paid work experience. The launch of the 2020/21 vacation work program comes after Bloomfield received almost 1,200 applications for the seven roles on offer in its 2021 Apprenticeship Training Program, and over 2,700 applications for its three Rix’s Creek Mine operator traineeships.

16 Sep

Renata Roberts Wins Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources Award

Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer at The Bloomfield Group (TBG), has been announced as the winner of the Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources Award. The national award recognises exceptional achievement in any occupation, noting leadership skills, resilience, methods of overcoming barriers and seeking out and accepting new responsibilities and challenges.

01 Jul

Apprentice Training Program 2021

Our inclusive program has been developing the next generation of tradespeople and leaders for more than 40 years.

09 Jun

Supporting local community organisations through COVID-19

Across our local community, Bloomfield has supported a number of organisations as they adapted their services to COVID-19.

02 Apr

COVID-19 and Protecting our Mental Health: Upgrade to the Mental Safety App

To help manage mental health during the efforts to minimise the impacts of COVID-19, we are pleased to announce that we have upgraded the Mental Safety App to provide industry and the broader community with a resource kit.

07 Nov

Supporting our community: Hunter Valley Outreach 10 Year Anniversary

On Wednesday 30 October, representatives of the Bloomfield Group Foundation proudly attended the Youth Off the Streets Hunter Valley Outreach 10 year anniversary lunch. Over the 10 years the celebration marked, the Outreach program in the Hunter Valley has facilitated over 1,500 activities for young people and supported 4,000 clients through help with school, employment and individual advocacy. The outreach model helps marginalised young people in disadvantaged communities make positive changes in their lives for a brighter future.

25 Oct

The Bloomfield Group is hiring

The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved the Rix’s Creek South Continuation Project. The IPC approval clears the way for operations at Rix’s Creek South Coal Mine to continue for another 21 years. Hundreds of local jobs have been secured, and a range of opportunities are now available across the group that will help deliver this vital project.

27 Sep

Bloomfield Launches its 2019 Vacation Work Program

As part of its long term focus on the future, The Bloomfield Group is offering tertiary students the opportunity to complete paid work experience. Bloomfield has provided opportunities for vacation work for many years across a variety of fields.

11 Jul

Massive demand for Rix's Creek Traineeships

Rix’s Creek Coal Mine’s recently suspended traineeship program is back on track, with the mine celebrating the arrival of three new trainees selected from a record 1,500 applicants.

01 May

Rix's Creek Continuation - Consent Application Progress

The Bloomfield Group (Bloomfield) is seeking a short-term consent extension for operations at Rix’s Creek Coal Mine which would enable operations to continue as the approvals process for the overall continuation consent moves through the final stages. Under the overall continuation consent application, Bloomfield is asking for permission to continue operations until 2038.

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