G’day everyone,

As we move through the first quarter of 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on recent developments and share some of the latest updates from Face Mining Services. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality solutions remains as strong as ever.

NZ Minerals Strategy Announcement

The recently announced Minerals Strategy for New Zealand outlines an ambitious roadmap to double mineral exports to $3 Billion by 2035, reinforcing the industry’s role in the global transition to clean energy. We are excited about the potential this strategy unlocks for local job creation, sustainable mining practices, and industry growth. We’re committed to supporting both established and emerging operations, ensuring that New Zealand remains at the forefront of responsible and innovative mining.

OceanaGold Waihi Ramp Up – Driving Operational Efficiency

Operations at OceanaGold Waihi are ramping up, reinforcing our capability to deliver high-performance solutions for underground mining. With an increased demand for skilled workforce solutions and mining equipment, we remain committed to supporting OceanaGold Waihi in achieving operational excellence.

Equipment Coming from Australia

We are excited to announce the arrival of new underground mining equipment, ventilation solutions, and dewatering systems, further expanding our capabilities across multiple sites. IT VOLVO and LVs arriving soon – enhancing our underground fleet to ensure efficiency and reliability.

This investment reflects our commitment to maintaining a high-quality fleet, ensuring the highest industry standards while supporting our clients’ productivity goals.

Ventilation Trials – Optimising Underground Airflow

We are about to commence ventilation trials at OceanaGold Macraes and Waihi, focusing on optimising airflow and efficiency in underground environments. In partnership with Wells Ventilation, we will be implementing cutting-edge vent bag solutions to enhance safety and performance.

Pumps – Strengthening Dewatering Solutions

Our partnership with PumpEng continues to grow, with several NZ clients placing orders for our high-performance dewatering solutions. The custom-configured system has successfully addressed challenging water management issues, improving operational reliability and reducing downtime. This project exemplifies our approach to combining top-quality products with expert implementation for optimal results. We are confident that the quality of the pumps will deliver outstanding results for all our clients.

Indaba Trip – Strengthening Our African Presence

In February, we attended Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa – an incredible opportunity to engage with industry leaders, local service providers, and experts in the African mining sector. Our discussions focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing our support for projects across the region.

Following Indaba, we traveled to Namibia, starting with a visit to Walvis Bay to explore the logistics hub that will underpin our regional operations. In Windhoek, we engaged with suppliers and clients before heading to Rosh Pinah, where we saw firsthand the progress being made on-site. These interactions reinforced our belief that collaboration with local expertise is key to delivering strong, sustainable mining solutions.

Rosh Pinah, owned by Appian Capital Advisory, continues to develop into a world-class operation, and we’re proud to be part of its journey. Meeting the team on-site and seeing their commitment to excellence firsthand has only strengthened our enthusiasm for supporting projects in the region. We look forward to playing an active role in ensuring operational success.

The connections made during Indaba aren’t just business contacts – they’re partnerships that will help us deliver superior outcomes for our clients in this dynamic region.

We’re already looking forward to returning to Cape Town for Indaba 2026 and continuing to support Africa’s growing mining industry.

Community Support – Giving Back

We are proud to support the communities where we operate. Recently, we sponsored the Cohoe Roosters games in Brisbane, reinforcing our commitment to regional sporting initiatives and local engagement.

Supporting local teams and charities is an integral part of our mission, and we look forward to furthering our community impact initiatives in 2025.

Looking forward

As we progress through 2025, we remain focused on delivering exceptional value to our clients while expanding our global footprint. The partnerships we’ve formed and the capabilities we’ve developed position us well for continued growth and innovation.

Thank you for being part of our journey. If you have any questions or want to explore opportunities with Face Mining Services, please reach out to us at employment@faceminingservices.com.au.

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Cheers,

Peter Finn | Managing Director

Face Mining Services