Let the Mining Games begin...

30 April 2001

The Illawarra Student Chapter of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) has entered a team to defend the title won at last year's National Mining Games. This year the games will be held this Thursday and Friday at the University of Queensland.

The games include:

• Rock drilling
• Rail setting
• Rock and mineral identification
• Ventilation

Sponsorship has been sought through local businesses within the minerals industry and the response has been overwhelming with over $6,000 donated for the team's participation, travel, accommodation and other associated costs.

The sponsors are BHP Illawarra Coal, Pybar, University of Wollongong, AusIMM Illawarra branch, Hanna Consulting, Capricorn Coal, Seedsman Geotechnics and Advanced Mining Services (AMS).

Before the games is a Youth Congress held at the Sheraton, Brisbane between 2 and 4 May inclusive. The congress is focused on "Diversification - Broadening Your Horizons" allowing students to view what is on offer within the minerals industry and also new technologies.

A new team is endeavouring to win the trophy a second time for the University of Wollongong.

Photo/film opportunity: Members of the Illawarra Student Chapter of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Team entered in the National Mining Games will be presented with their uniforms by major sponsor BHP Illawarra Coal at the University of Wollongong today (Monday) at 1.30pm. The presentation will take place on the lawn area between the Administration Building and Building 20.

Contact: Jonathan Parkinson, Treasurer, AusIMM University of Wollongong Student Chapter. Phone 4229 2087.