Category: Events

A greener future will require more mining than ever before, meaning collaboration and the adoption of new technologies across the industry’s entire value chain is no longer an option, but a necessity.

This time next week, the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition will be in full swing at Mackay Showgrounds, with thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors coming together for Queensland’s largest mining event. The exhibition and accompanying Seminar Series sponsored by Komatsu are set to showcase the industry’s leading innovations, trends and products, with over 290 exhibitors across three sold-out pavilions, an expanded outdoor area and 20 seminar sessions held over the 3-day event. Exhibition Director Samantha Martin says the excitement is building, and the flood of pre-registrations received shows the Bowen Basin’s enthusiasm for building the future. “Our team has been in Mackay building exhibition pavilions for a few weeks now, through all kinds of weather conditions, and we…

In conjunction with the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) from 19-21 July, the spotlight will shine on Mackay’s capability and capacity to supply to the resources sector, now and in a diversifying future. The Mackay-based Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) is holding three breakfast sessions during QME, hosting thought leaders from across the sector. The free sessions feature networking opportunities, a light breakfast and presentations, followed by a bus transfer to the main QME event. Registrations for QME and the breakfast sessions are free, with organisers encouraging attendees to register ASAP. Resources Centre of Excellence CEO Steven Boxall says the sessions were planned as an initiative to showcase the RCOE’s industry-leading facilities to out-of-town visitors and those who haven’t…

Have you registered yet? With just over four weeks to go until the largest-ever Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) kicks off on 19 July, exhibitors from all over Australia are gearing up for product launches, exclusive previews and workshops, targeted at mining and maintenance engineers and site executives. With exhibitors now spread across three sold-out pavilions, we shine the spotlight on three of them: Emesent, Epiroc and FLSmidth. Emesent is a proud Queensland-based technology company, specialising in drone data collection and analysis. Their new Hovermap ST autonomy and mapping solution will be on display at QME 2022, with demonstrations available across the three-day event. “We’re looking forward to showing Hovermap to mining engineers, surveyors and everyone attending QME. Hovermap…

In a changing global environment, it’s clearer now than it ever has been that mining as an industry needs to keep up. The message from several speakers at the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) Seminar Series? The time for action is now. From 19-21 July, mining industry thought leaders will gather at the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition in Mackay to inspire and share insights at the Seminar Series, sponsored by Komatsu. On Thursday 21 July at 10:10am, a panel that’s both timely and topical will focus on mining leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, with contributions from ESG leaders across industry, academia, public sector and consulting backgrounds. Ngaire Tranter, General Manager at RPM ESG, draws on…

The Mining House Pavilion at the upcoming Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) is set to provide an insight into which companies are making waves in industry. The exhibitor list reads like the who’s who of Queensland’s mining industry: from long-time operators like Anglo American, BHP and Glencore to newer players like Bravus and Whitehaven Coal. Returning for a second time, the Mining House Pavilion provides attendees with the opportunity to engage with major customers, talk to decision-makers, and find out about community and supplier programs to get that all-important ‘foot in the door’. Seven mining producers will be exhibiting in the Pavilion: Anglo American, BHP and BMA, Bravus Mining and Resources, Glencore, MacKellar Group, Multicom and Whitehaven Coal –…

The Queensland mining sector’s thought leaders are gearing up to share their insights at the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) from 19-21 July, with the event’s Seminar Series program released today. The QME Seminar Series, sponsored by Komatsu, will feature panel sessions, keynotes and thought-provoking topics including innovation, industry outlook, exponential technology, workforce, sustainability and occupational health and safety. With thousands of attendees expected and over 280 confirmed exhibitors, the Seminar Series promises to be another major drawcard in an action-packed week. QME Seminar Series sponsor Komatsu’s Regional Manager Mining, Scott Harrington, says it’s important to hear from different voices in the sector, right through from site-based executives to consultants and academics. “The topics covered by the Seminar Series…

Queensland’s mining industry has weathered the last two years particularly well, and the scale of this year’s Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) is a strong reflection of the industry’s buoyancy. As QME returns to Mackay from 19-21 July and registrations launch today, the industry’s innovation, excellence, and world-class capabilities are again on display. With a packed roster of over 250 exhibitors, including Hastings Deering, Komatsu, Mastermyne, RYCO Hydraulics, Volvo Penta, ABB Australia and Fulton Hogan, QME is certainly the largest to be held in Mackay for several years. Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson says the biennial event is a highlight on the local calendar and an excellent opportunity to showcase the region’s extensive mining capabilities. “QME is a…

The latest innovations in mining took centre stage at the Austmine Conference and Exhibition in one of the first major face-to-face events for the resources industry since the pandemic began. Held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 25-27, Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence allowed mining leaders to connect over strategic priorities and emerging technologies to drive a sustainable future for the industry. About 1000 local, national and international guests were wowed by cutting edge innovation developed by Australia’s leading Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies as they wondered the corridors of the massive exhibition hall. The brightest minds in the industry explored the intersection between people, processes and technology and how these important elements contribute to leaner,…

Fortescue Metals Group’s diesel usage would exceed one billion litres annually in just a few years if it did not pursue greener energy sources. The staggering figure was highlighted by the company’s Director of Sustainability Alison Terry at WA Mining Club’s May luncheon. Ms Terry said this is why FMG was moving “very rapidly” towards green energy, and particularly green hydrogen, initiatives. These initiatives would be advanced by Fortescue Future Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of FMG that Ms Terry said was founded, from a business perspective, on the basis of FMG being an export-based business. “Hydrogen and green hydrogen in particular is a massive export opportunity for Australia,’’ she said. “And with decarbonisation, we also have the ability to…

THE new century marks the 23rd year of the annual Global Iron Ore and Steel Forecast Conference, to be held in March 18-19 at the Westin in Perth, WA. This year’s event will focus on industry growth and developments, optimising value, managing and improving iron ore quality, developments in innovation and automation, and process improvements. It will also look at the role of renewable energy in reducing carbon footprints of businesses while also lowering energy costs and improving their bottom line. The event looks set to continue its role as the premier event for the global iron ore and steel industry. Join hundreds of iron ore executives, project directors, analysts, engineering firms, industry suppliers and many more under the one…