Resources leaders and innovators recognised at awards

12 Nov, 2021

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The Premier’s Awards for Energy and Mining awards ceremony shone a light on the best and brightest of South Australia’s energy and mining sectors.

Held on 11 November, the awards provided the opportunity for industry leaders and innovators to come together in the one location for the first time since 2019, showcasing leading-edge technology and best practice in energy and mining.

Entrants in this year’s awards range from a large-scale energy project, to a closed-circuit waste management system to reprocess all waste streams, to air booster packages suitable for specific drilling rigs, collaboration to extend a mine’s life by 15 years, and engagement programs focussing on Aboriginal business and communities.

Premier Steven Marshall said the calibre of the entrants is a testament to the exceptional talent SA boast in these important sectors of South Australia’s economy.

“Innovation in South Australia’s energy and mining sectors is driving investment and jobs growth that underpin our record export results and strong economic performance,” said Premier Steven Marshall.

“South Australia’s concentration on environmental sustainability and technological innovation has made our state a global leader in the energy and mining sectors which make up 7.9 per cent of our economy.”

“Last night’s winners illustrate the dynamic and transformative work being undertaken in both sectors,” said Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan.

“The nature of the of award-winning projects highlights that locally-based companies are striving for economic and environmental sustainability.

“Each organisation is demonstrating, in their own way, the synergy between generating financial value and maintaining positive environmental outcomes.

“The energy and mining sectors continue to set the example in programs to provide education, training, jobs and high-value opportunities for people across the state.”

AWARD RECIPIENTS

ENERGY SECTOR

Innovation and collaboration

WINNER: Enhanced Voltage Management (SA Power Networks)

COMMENDATION: VIPER – the vertically integrated potential energy reservoir (Economical Energy Pty Ltd)

Tindo Solar New Production Facility (Tindo Solar)

Environment

WINNER: Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park (Iberdrola Australia)

COMMENDATION: Roseworthy Solar Farm (The University of Adelaide)

RESOURCES SECTOR

Productivity improvement

WINNERS: MaxMine: Unlocking mines full potential (MaxMine)