Celebrating 75 years!
QMAG was proud to host a Family Fun Day in honour of the remarkable milestone that is 75 Years of Refratechnik, our esteemed parent company.
The event brought together QMAG staff and their families for a day filled with celebration, connection, and community spirit.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of engaging activities, including:
- Guided mine and site tours
- Interactive displays and demonstrations
- A mini mine site featuring remote control vehicles
- Children’s entertainment including a giant slide, jumping castle, petting zoo, and face painting
- A delicious selection of food from regional vendors
Thanks a lot to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this special occasion. Your presence helped us honor Refratechnik’s legacy and celebrate the journey that has brought us to this significant milestone.
Congratulations to Refratechnik on 75 years of innovation, dedication, and success. We look forward to continuing this journey together.
We invite attendees to share their favorite moments and photos from the day - tag us and help celebrate the legacy!
Falcon Update
The peregrine falcons at QMAG’s Parkhurst processing facility are breeding again after an unfortunate setback in September.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 7 - Mining Operations
QMAG currently mines 4 million tonnes of ore per year, from six to eight different pits.
We choose pits based on their magnesite content and contaminant concentrations. There are always at least two pits mined simultaneously to provide the Parkhurst plant with enough material at suitable quality to support our full suite of products.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 6 - Mining Pit Development
With exploration, drilling and planning complete, it’s time to start mining. First, surveyors stake out the boundary of the area to be mined. A clearing permit verifies that the area to be mined is within the active lease, has
been cleared by the local Land Council, and has the correct government permit to be mined. Now the pit development can begin.
Visitors to Kunwarara
We were thrilled to welcome Matthew Canavan and Michelle Landry to our mine last week! It was an exciting opportunity to give them an in-depth look at our "Ore to Your Door" process and share the remarkable stories of the local businesses that enrich our community.
The falcons are back!
The final days of winter saw some wonderful news at QMAG’s Parkhurst facility in Rockhampton, Australia – the much loved (and respected) resident peregrine falcons are nesting!
Refratechnik Holding's visit to QMAG facilities
We were honored to welcome Refratechnik Holding's Managing Director Maleachi Bühringer to our Parkhurst production and Kunwarara mining facilities!
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