Bravus upcycles mine tech for seriously ill children

Bravus Mining and Resources is upcycling tech from retired trucks and diggers from its central Queensland Carmichael coal mine to help regional Queensland families doing it tough.

Bravus head of production and site senior executive Glen Corfield said that more than fifty state-of-the-art tablets no longer needed for mining operations have been upcycled to support the work of Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia and the Salvation Army.

The initiative is a collaboration between Bravus and Haultrux, a mining technology and change management business.

Haultrux removed the tablets, reconditioned them and preloaded a variety of apps, from Minecraft to Messenger, in readiness for their use.

“We’re proud to operate in regional Queensland and are passionate about backing the organisations and causes that are important to the 1,200 workers at our Carmichael mine,” said Mr Corfield.

“Ronald McDonald House and the Salvos are two great examples.

“Both organisations provide services you hope your friends, family, or workmates never have to call on, but there’s a sense of comfort in knowing they’re there in a time of need.

“That’s why we’re so happy to have been able to work with Haultrux and divert these tablets from life in a box at the mine to a life helping deliver that vital work across regional Queensland.”

Haultrux operation specialist Steven Doyle said upcycling the tablets demonstrated the company’s belief that technology can make a real difference in both the mining industry and in people’s lives.

“Partnering with Bravus Mining and resources on this initiative was an easy decision and we hope these tablets bring a little joy and ease to these children and families who need it most,” he said.

Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia chief executive Tamara South said the tablets would help seriously ill children and their siblings staying at the Townsville House access educational activities and resources as well as provide a welcome distraction during tough times.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Bravus Mining and Resources and Haultrax for their support because we can’t do it alone,” she said.

“It’s the support of community partners that truly makes our work possible.”

Salvation Army Townsville Corps officer team leader Major Peter Sutcliffe said the tablets would be put to immediate use at next month’s Red Shield Appeal launch before they were distributed to Community Connect sites to help locals access essential resources.