Bravus plays ball through to 2027

Bravus Mining and Resources and Rockhampton Basketball will keep their winning streak alive after the Queensland-based mining company resigned as a major partner for another two years.

The renewal will see Bravus Mining and resources Arena remain at the heart of Rockhampton Basketball and provide a venue for all community games and events that bring the region together.

Bravus reputation and ESG head Kate Campbell says the business is thrilled to continue to back Rockhampton’s basketball scene — both on the court and in the community.

“We’re proud to operate in regional Queensland and we always seek to back our local communities and the things that are important to the 1,200 workers at our Carmichael mine,” she said.

“We’re all about supporting Rocky basketball, whether they’re lacing up their own sneakers, cheering their kids from the stands or riding every high and low with the Rockets and Cyclones.

“Basketball in Rockhampton is also more than a sport — it’s a powerhouse for fun, teamwork and belonging, which makes this partnership a perfect match for us.”

Rockhampton Basketball is made up of six fixture clubs, from junior to senior divisions, and both a women’s and a men’s NBL 1 team.

The organisation continues to provide opportunities for the regional community to develop social connection and engage with the sport.

Rockhampton Basketball operations manager Anna Austin says the extension would give the Schwarz Rockhampton Rockets and the Central Queensland University Cyclones a serious boost as they battle for the men’s and women’s championships.

“The facilities and opportunities we can offer our athletes thanks to partners like Bravus Mining and Resources are fundamental to why Rockhampton Basketball continues to grow locally and perform nationally,” she said.

“Bravus Mining and Resources’ ongoing support is a massive win — not just for our athletes but for the entire Rocky basketball family.”