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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...

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...

BY ELIZABETH FABRI   AN uptick in mining activity, advances in automation, and improved collaboration; the industry has many reasons to celebrate at this year’s Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME). The biennial event is set to be one of its biggest to date – more than 35 per cent larger than QME 2016.   Running across three days in July, QME is set to deliver another impactful year of presentations and networking opportunities for the mining industry and its supply chain. The free-to-attend trade event provides a platform for the industry to engage, interact and experience innovative new mining products and machinery; meet face-to-face with the industry’s leading suppliers; witness live demonstrations; network with peers, and of course, hear...