With just over three weeks to go until the Queensland mining industry comes together for its biennial night of nights, the finalists of the 2022 Queensland Mining Awards have been revealed.
It’s the most diverse finalist line-up ever, with over 50 entries across 8 categories. Winners of each category and the Queensland Mining Contractor of the Year will be announced at the Gala Dinner, held in Mackay on Wednesday July 20 and sponsored by Wormald.
This year’s peer-judging panel pulled senior executives from across the sector, with expertise in management, procurement, digital innovation and operations:
- Darren Oliver, Group Manager Procurement, Glencore
- Dan Reynolds, Head of Transformation, Anglo American
- Andrew Wilson, Head of Digital Teams, BHP
- Dr Sharna Glover, Chief Executive Officer, Imvelo
- Jason Economidis, Chief Operating Officer, South32
This year’s finalist cohort features an impressive range of innovative and collaborative projects, using technology, process improvements and engineered solutions to address some of the biggest challenges facing the resources industry.
Judge, keynote speaker and COO at South32, Jason Economidis, says that the next-level thinking employed by Queensland businesses to solve industry problems is of outstanding quality.
“As my first experience judging the Queensland Mining Awards, it has been a fascinating insight into the way that contractors and suppliers collaborate, operate and innovate. Congratulations to all finalists – the peer judging process is always one of robust discussion, and I’m pleased to say that every name announced today is thoroughly deserving of recognition by industry.”
Winners will be revealed at the QMA Gala Awards Dinner on Wednesday 20 September in Mackay, as the gala event of the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition. Ian Macfarlane of the Queensland Resources Council will give an industry address alongside Mr Economidis’ keynote address.
Tickets to the dinner are now over 90% sold, with only six tables remaining. There is no requirement to be a finalist or Bowen Basin Mining Club member to attend. Tickets are available until sold out from https://qldminingawards.com/gala-dinner/
2022 QUEENSLAND MINING AWARDS FINALISTS
Note: finalists are announced in alphabetical order
Glencore Productivity Award
AAMG Technologies Remote Pump Monitoring System
Polymathian Central Queensland Coal Networking Optimisation
SMW Group Solar Panel Cleaning Truck
QME Best New Product Award
GreaseBoss Digital Transformation of Greasing
KAM Mining Products Track Adjuster Cannons
Manuplex Dustless Plaster Pump
METS Ignited Collaboration Award
Anglo American Autonomous Longwall Technology and Remote Operations
Anglo American Level 9 Collision Avoidance Technology
MacKellar Mining | Bravus Carmichael Coal Mine Project
Polymathian | Aurizon Network |
CQCN Rail Haulage Providers | Spark Logic Central Queensland Coal Network Optimisation
SoilCyclers | Innovate Enviro | Cammel Consulting Mine Site Rehabilitation Using Waste
Austmine Innovation (METS) Award
AAMG Technologies Remote Pump Monitoring System
Hastings Deering Parts Tracking and Customer Purchase Order Automation
KAM Mining Products Track Adjuster Cannons
Thiess Nylon Rim Cleat for Seating Rims on Hitachi Trucks
Universal Field Robots UFR RadioPOP
Hastings Deering Safety Initiative Award
Blackrock Mining Solutions VCD Wet Applicator Pump
SMW Group Remote-Operated High Pressure Hot Wash Truck
Soft Rigging Solutions Tray Retention System/Safety Up Device
Thiess Remote Heavy Equipment Live Testing Solution
SMW Group Community Initiative Award
BHP BMA Smart Transformation Project (supported by BMA)
Evolution Mining Mt Rawdon Gold Operation Mt Perry Summit Trail
Thiess StepUp CapRescue Youth Volunteers Program
AusIndustry Innovation (Miner) Award
Anglo American Autonomous Longwall Technology and Remote Operations
Anglo American Longwall Pressure Monitoring System
BHP BMA Process Area Set Point Optimisation
Kestrel Coal Resources Development Pitstop
iCutter Industries Environment Award
BMD Constructions Carmichael Rail Network Environmental Controls and Software
Pembroke Resources Koala & Greater Glider Research Program
Sodexo Australia WasteWatch
SoilCyclers Mine Site Rehabilitation Using Waste