Supporting economic growth and job creation for all Australians
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is integral to the government’s economic agenda.
As Australia manages the impacts of COVID-19 and rebuilds from the pandemic, the department has an important role to play in helping to create a strong, modern, more resilient and productive economy that delivers long-term prosperity.
The department will help drive productivity and economic growth, and to create new jobs and opportunities for Australia.
The resources sector is critical to building Australia’s economic resilience. The Government is committed to supporting ongoing private investment and support for mineral exploration.
To ensure our resources sector remains resilient to international trade challenges, the Government’s $20.1m Global Resources Strategy will help diversify and strengthen Australia’s resources exports in established and emerging markets. It will also promote Australia’s resources sector as an attractive investment destination, and a reliable and responsible supplier to the world.
Queensland has a vision for a future resources industry that is resilient, responsible, and sustainable. For a resources industry that grows as it transforms.
Right now, Queensland is already Australia’s resources powerhouse, with endless investment opportunities, world-class assets and a strong and stable legacy of discovery and development.
We have an abundance of the minerals, metals and traditional energy resources—metallurgical and thermal coal and gas—that the world needs. We have a sophisticated and well-established network of infrastructure and facilities, a highly skilled workforce and high-quality mining equipment, technology, and services.
Importantly, we also have a proven rigorous regulatory framework that facilitates economic development in the public benefit.
And as the world rapidly moves towards a decarbonised economy, we also have the critical minerals that global markets need to produce green technologies that will help them meet climate change targets.
With a strong and stable local economy, and a government committed to driving economic prosperity and a sustainable resources industry – all while preserving Queensland's unmatched lifestyle, attractions and natural wonders – this state really is the place to be.
Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, provides many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast growing every day demands of billions of consumers. With our people at the heart of our business, we use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and to mine, process, move and market our products to our customers – safely and sustainably.
As a responsible producer of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum group metals, premium quality iron ore and steelmaking coal, and nickel – with crop nutrients in development – we are committed to being carbon neutral across our operations by 2040. More broadly, our Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a series of stretching goals to ensure we work towards a healthy environment, creating thriving communities and building trust as a corporate leader. We work together with our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, for society as a whole, and for our shareholders. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
As a world-leading resources company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, our products are sold worldwide, with sales and marketing led through our Singapore location.
We're focused on the resources the world needs to grow and decarbonise. Copper for renewable energy. Nickel for electric vehicles. Potash for sustainable farming. Iron ore and metallurgical coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition.
A resources mix for today and for the future.
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than commodities that advance everyday life.
We produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that enable decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.
We employ around 135,000 people, including contractors in over 35 countries and have a global network of more than 40 offices.
We serve a wide range of industrial consumers, including the automotive, steel, power generation and battery manufacturing sectors.
We are a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals, and are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
Glencore recognises our responsibility to contribute to the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. Our ambition is to be a net zero total emissions company by 2050.
For almost 150 years, Rio Tinto has been working to create materials the world needs: Aluminium for lightweight cars. Copper to help things work more efficiently – from renewables to the power in your home. Iron ore for the steel in the electricity infrastructure. Lithium for electric vehicles and battery storage. And many of the materials they produce are essential for the things in everyday life, too: Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.
More information on Rio Tinto’s growth, history, products, operations, sustainability commitments and investments can be found at riotinto.com.
We look forward to hearing all about Rio Tinto’s initiatives and innovations at the 2023 Congress.
As society seeks to create a sustainable future, the global demand for critical resources will increase. At The University of Queensland, our vision is knowledge leadership for a better world and we are educating the next generation of leaders and developing the new technologies to deliver for the public good, driven by the strength of our teaching, research and industry collaborations. Find out more at uq.edu.au
Solving complex challenges with data-driven insights from scientific analysis is core to the vision, mission and purpose of ALS. We have developed to become a global leader in the provision of testing, inspection, certification and verification solutions, and our passion for science to make a healthier and safer world makes us an enthusiastic sponsor of the World Mining Congress.
Founded and headquartered in Australia over 40 years ago, ALS has expanded and diversified to have a global presence in over 65 countries, through over 350 laboratories and offices. With origins in geochemical analysis, ALS is particularly well regarded in the provision of testing services for the global mineral exploration, mining and mineral processing industries. The quality and breadth of our geochemistry, mineralogy and metallurgy testing solutions, coupled with industry-leading environmental services make partnering with ALS a logical choice to create value for mineral resources project owners and society.
Bechtel helps our customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy. These are projects that create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world's infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunity; get us closer to net zero; protect U.S. and allied interests; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.
While expertise enables delivery, partnerships ensure long-term success, which is why we align everything we do to our customers’ goals.
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents.
China Coal Technology & Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CCTEG) is the only comprehensive scientific and technological innovation base, that covers the entire professional field of the coal industry. CCTEG covers the coal industry’s value chain, including fundamental research, technology transformation, design services arising from coal mining industry research and equipment development. The scope of business covers six major sectors, which are coal machine intelligent manufacturing, safety technology equipment, clean energy, design and construction, demonstration projects, emerging industries.
CCTEG has a history of more than 70 years, and has more than 30,000 employees, 15,000 of whom are professional and technical personnel in different fields. CCTEG directly manages 30+ secondary enterprises, including Azure Mining Technology Pty Ltd (AMT) founded in Sydney 2019 to focus on research, development, providing innovative solutions and technologies on coal mining applications for the coal mining industry in Australia and globally.
Curtin is a future-focused university, with campuses in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius.
We are recognised for our strengths in mineral and mining engineering education, being ranked second in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.
Students learn in immersive facilities and engage with industry during their course, helping them graduate ready to make positive change.
Our Kalgoorlie campus in the Western Australian Goldfields is home to the historic WA School of Mines. Here, students can study a range of courses in mining, engineering, geology, and surveying, and have opportunities to gain hands-on experience with industry experts.
Curtin also undertakes industry-aligned research in this sector including mine site automation, decommissioning and site restoration, and chemical engineering.
Epiroc Australia has over 16 Service Centres across Australia providing expert service. With offices in major capital cities, regional centres as well as key mining and drilling sites an Epiroc sales or service representative is never too far away.
Newcrest is the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the world's largest gold mining companies.
At Newcrest we’re known for our strong technical capabilities in exploration, deep underground block caving and metallurgical processing skills. We're committed to creating a work environment where everyone can go home safe and healthy every day, and where everyone actively contributes to this outcome; operating and developing mines in line with strong environmental, social and governance practices; developing a diverse workforce; and developing and maintaining strong relationships with our communities and governments.
Our vision is to be the Miner of Choice – one that is valued by our people and communities, respected by our partners, customers, suppliers and peers, and celebrated by our owners.
Our headquarters are in Melbourne, Australia with operating mines in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
Orica is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources. Safety is our priority. Always. Wherever we operate, we want our people, our customers and our communities to return home safely every day. Sustainability is at the core of what we do, and to us, sustainability and value creation go hand in hand. We are moving steadily towards our 2050 net-zero emissions ambition. Ultimately, our strength lies over our 148 years of history in championing safe and efficient mining and infrastructure technology through our talented and diverse workforce of over 13,000 people across our operations in over 100 countries.
Thiess partners with its clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, Thiess has operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. The team uses that global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how they meet their commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of its people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.
Allkem is a speciality lithium chemicals company with a global portfolio of diverse and high-quality lithium chemicals.
Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina our unique portfolio includes lithium brine operations in Argentina, a hard-rock lithium operation in Australia and a lithium hydroxide conversion facility in Japan.
New project developments are underway across the globe to enhance international scale and product flexibility to meet significant market growth that is underpinned by a global transition to a net zero carbon future.
Our pillars of success are built on sustainability, cost leadership and product quality through relations with our people, partners, customers and communities.
We are dual listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange, and have established partnerships with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the Jujuy and Catamarca Provincial Government.
Ausenco is a global company redefining what's possible. Our team is based across 26 offices in 14 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas and industrial sectors. We find a better way.
AusIMM is the peak body and trusted voice for people working in the resources sector. We shape careers, showcase leadership, create communities and uphold industry standards. Representing a global community from more than 100 countries, we are committed to supporting people working in all aspects of the mining industry.
AusIMM offers outstanding professional development opportunities including world class mining conferences and leadership events, online learning and our extensive digital library to help build and accelerate careers. We host local and global networking opportunities to connect professionals with common goals and interests, and to help promote a safe and sustainable mining industry.
With over 30 years of experience and employing more than 6000 people, the Byrnecut Group delivers services that support and optimise the development and operation of resource projects across the globe. The services provided include:
- Underground mining
- Raise drilling, mechanised slot development and shaft sinking
- Mechanical & electrical engineering and fabrication
- Hire equipment and pumping solutions
- Structural and mechanical engineering services
- Paste plant EPC
- Shotcrete and ground support
- Mine design and engineering
- Composite repair and engineering solutions
- Indigenous engagement and recruitment
- Employee health and wellbeing
Caterpillar Mining has one focus: Caterpillar mining customers around the world. In partnership with the global Cat® dealer network, we are a single-source solution for the mining industry. We develop products, services and solutions for both surface and underground operations and assemble mining-focused people and expertise to help address their challenges and meet their business needs.
Together with our dealers, we have dedicated, experienced teams on the ground near every mining operation in the world, working alongside our customers to help them mine better — more efficiently and effectively, safely and sustainably, productively and profitably.
CR is on a mission to revolutionize mining with data. We engineer advanced solutions to unlock productivity, enhance safety, and reduce emissions. Backed by an uncompromising design process, data-based testing protocol, and passionate engineers, our mining equipment and technology are built so you can mine smarter. From our sophisticated testing protocols to predictive maintenance and mining value chain optimization, we make meaning out of data. Let us put numbers to work to revolutionize your operations and advance your sustainability goals.
Delta Electronics (Australia) Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Delta Electronics Inc. a global provider of power and thermal management products and solutions.
As a Delta Group company, Delta Australia is committed to its mission statement "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow". Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Automation, and Infrastructure. Delta Australia is rapidly expanding into solutions for Renewable Energy Solutions (Solar Inverters), Industrial Automation, Power Quality, Display and Control Room, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Charging and Energy Storage.
Delta's brand promise "Smarter. Greener. Together." encourages the development and broad application of smart, energy-efficient solutions. At Delta Australia, we commit to providing "smarter" products with high efficiency. This helps us create a "greener" more environment-friendly way of life. We also collaborate with our partners, listening to their needs, to accomplish our mission “together”.
At Enaex, we strive for Stronger Bonds with our customers & partners to co-create tailor-made blasting solutions and pave the way towards a more sustainable business. Our worldwide production capacities, combined with the know-how of our engineers, make us the preferred blasting partner. From the production of explosives to the blast initiation, we pay daily attention to every detail to forge a more humanized mining future.
Komatsu are a global manufacturer and distributor of mining and earthmoving equipment.
For a century, Komatsu has been by your side with unmatched quality, reliability, insight and support. Through manufacturing and technology innovations, we partner with you to create the solutions needed to achieve a sustainable future where people, businesses and our planet can thrive together, whilst creating lasting value for your business.
For more than 70 years, Liebherr has continually developed a range of sophisticated products and services to serve its global customers. Liebherr mining products focus on quality, reliability, and innovative technologies to ensure that mining operations are safe, productive, and cost-efficient– even under the toughest of conditions.
Liebherr-Australia sells and supports a range of Liebherr products including mining equipment, and operates a national distribution centre, remanufacturing centre, and bucket manufacturing and repair facility. Liebherr-Australia’s mining service and support network are conveniently located in the country’s major mining hubs: Mackay, Mount Thorley, Perth, Newman, and Kalgoorlie.
Liebherr-Australia is also at the forefront of many industry-leading mining technology developments and deployments with our valued customers to support zero emission mining initiatives producing long-term sustainable solutions.
Part of Sigdo Koppers, listed in Santiago (Chile), Magotteaux is the world-leading supplier of process optimization products & services for high-abrasion extracting industries such as mining, cement, aggregates, power stations and recycling.
Started in 1920, the company employs today +3000 talented individuals and has a market footprint of above 1,000,000 tons of grinding media and castings through our 22 specialized production units, sales offices and technical centers worldwide. Strong of our team of 200+ technical and sales experts located close to customers’ operations, we use every tool possible to help our customers optimize their business, productivity and cash flow by combining innovation and expert advice with the right products, services or equipment.
We are born recyclers since more than 80% of our raw materials come from recycled products. We invest in energy efficiency and renewable energies, while applying an active reduction, recovery and recycling strategy
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Mining3, our world-class researchers and engineers develop tangible solutions to industry-identified challenges using both fundamental and applied research while leveraging our extensive history and acquired knowledge. We work closely with our global mining industry members and partners to develop and deliver transformational technology to improve the productivity, sustainability, and safety of the mining industry. We collaboratively accelerate the delivery of real-world solutions from our research, ensuring they are available to the market as rapidly and effectively as possible.
GSS was formed in 2008 with a strong client focus and the goal of developing and supplying state-of-the-art geotechnical software to Australian collieries that can be readily used for rock mass characterisation and pillar/ground support design. The software is now licensed by most Australian collieries and our new goal is to provide this technology to other underground coal industries.
