South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME)

It was fantastic to meet some of the 2024 NExUS Summer School participants at the South Australian Exploration & Mining Conference on Friday. SACOME’s sponsorship of the National Exploration Undercover School (NExUS) assists in funding of this nationally important program. Recognised by resource companies as critical real world exposure for our next generation of geoscientists. Discussions with students highlighted again, that the connection into the resources sector is a result of inspiring conversations from others who work in, or have intersected with, this amazing industry. A truly inspiring group of young professionals. Administered through the University of Adelaide, this important program is dependent on financial support from Minerals Council of Australia, BHP, Fortescue, Teck Resources Limited, Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), AngloGold Ashanti, Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia, Dreadnought Resources Ltd, Fleet Space Technologies, and SACOME. Richard Lilly | Nikki Prater | Grace Bubner | Cate Malone | Shannon Riddle | Dianne Amos | CSIRO | Southern Geoscience Consultants | NRG - New Resolution Geophysics | Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG) | Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) | Lynas Rare Earths Ltd | Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG)

Today SACOME is sponsoring the 21st South Australian Exploration & Mining Conference (saemc24). The conference brings together an impressive line up of exploration and mining technical specialists showcasing their projects. The expo provides an opportunity for service providers to display their expertise. #Saemc24 EcoLogicalAustralia | Bureau Veritas Group | Heathgate Resources | BHP | Alligator Energy | Geoscience Australia | Lincoln Minerals Ltd | Jonathon Trewartha | iTech Minerals | Hillgrove Resources | Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP | Paul Heithersay | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Rebecca Knol

SACOME was delighted to participate in the unveiling of ElectraNet Pty Ltd’s new brand identity which reflects their vision of Energising South Australia’s Clean Energy Future. The brand refresh is symbolic of their progress and commitment to drive the energy transition with purpose. SACOME is proud to work alongside and represent ElectraNet, who have been members of South Australia’s leading industry association for 18 years. Simon Emms | Nicola Buley | Fuller Brand Communication | Anna Wiley | Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Ryan Smith

Thank you to Rebecca Tomkinson, CEO The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia for the opportunity for SACOME member resource company representatives – Sarah Clarke, Andromeda Metals; Genéne Kleppe, Digital Twinning Australia; Wendy Roxbee, Vintage Energy Ltd; Harriet Schuyler, Iluka Resources; Bindi Gove, Amplitude Energy - to attend the 2024 National Mining Day at Santos Ltd's Moomba operation in the Cooper Basin.   Hosted by Mrs Gina Reinhart the celebration recognises the importance of the resources sector to our national economy. Mrs Reinhart advocates for courageous leadership so it was fitting that the event was hosted at Moomba where the pioneering CCS project in partnership with Beach Energy Ltd is now collecting, injecting and storing CO2. Decarbonisation in action not rhetoric. A fantastic night with outstanding entertainer Guy Sebastian.  Congratulations to the Alliance Airlines staff who safely transported everyone to and from site. #NationalMiningDay Gerhard Veldsman | Kevin Gallagher | Brett Woods | Tania Constable | Samantha McCulloch | Aleisha Banner | Gretchen Richards | Caroline Steemson | Julian Malnic | Catherine McAllister Franzi GAICD | Paul Heithersay | Matthew Canavan | Trevor Robertson | Matthew Doman

The 2024 Energy & Mining Premier’s Awards were an opportunity to celebrate teams, entrepreneurship, innovation, communities and the people who make these milestones a reality. The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP provided the opening address highlighting that the resources sector is the tip of the spear when it comes to economic growth. He noted that copper is a key commodity for decarbonisation and that South Australia’s uranium is helping other western democracies to decarbonise their economies. Further observing the importance of Santos Ltd & Beach Energy Ltd’s CCS Moomba project in our quest for Net Zero, the Awards night demonstrates the ingredients of a very healthy sector, and our industry’s continued pathway to prosperity. SACOME extends congratulations to the finalists: Young Indigenous Achiever – Shaniqwa Stuart, Qube/BHP Young Achiever – Samantha Squires, BHP Health & Safety, Inclusion and Wellbeing (Energy) – Santos Health & Safety Inclusion and Wellbeing (Resources) – BHP Environment (Energy) – MAC Trade Services Environment (Resources) – Osmoflo/ADCHEM Community & Collaboration (Energy) – Santos Community & Collaboration (Resources) – BHP Productivity Improvement (Energy) – ElectraNet Pty Ltd/Daitum Productivity Improvement (Resources) – Agile Mining Services/Raptor Technologies, LLC Peter Malinauskas | Stephen Patterson MP | Edgar Basto | Anna Wiley | Kim Lee | Gretchen Richards | Amanda Bald | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Paul Heithersay | @Mark Woodhead | Kerry Mudge | Simon Emms | @Todd Billing

Congratulations to Botten Levinson Lawyers on 30 years of providing concise, strategic legal advice and representation in their specialist fields. SACOME was delighted to celebrate the milestone with their team, valued clients and stakeholders earlier this month where Jamie Botten and James Levinson spoke on their trajectory from a small, town planning-focussed practice established by Jamie in 1994 to James becoming partner and the growth of the firm to 22. They are immensely proud that three of their six Principals and 10 out of 16 legal staff are women and are also proud the clients they work for. SACOME celebrates their commitment to the South Australian resources sector and have valued their membership over the past four years.

Yesterday at SACOME’s Annual Lunch, our 45th year of member representation and advocacy on behalf of South Australia’s resources sector was celebrated and the theme of Constructive Disruption explored. Following the Welcome to Country by Karl Tamaru Smith, CEO Rebecca Knol launched SACOME’s 2030Vision, developed by the SACOME Council to accelerate the advancement of the SA resources sector. The vision will be delivered through constructive relationships with Federal and State Governments; nurturing an expanding pipeline of talent; environmental and social protection; the enhancement of positive industry awareness; and economic evaluation of growth opportunities. These deliverables will be supported by SACOME’s strategic advocacy pillars and sustained by our annual policy priorities. Rebecca also acknowledged Dr Paul Heithersay PSM, outgoing Chief Executive of the Department for Energy & Mining for his significant contribution to the South Australian resources sector. Alongside Ted Tyne and the late Barry Goldstein, Paul was influential in the creation of a standalone Department for Energy & Mining. In his opening address, The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP highlighted that royalty revenues from our sector to the South Australian Government have reached a record of $422.5 million in 2023-24. Keynote speaker Gihan Perera delivered his interactive and entertaining Fit for the Future presentation, delving into the potential of AI, reframing it as augmented intelligence. He revealed that the most in-demand skill for future leaders is problem solving to keep customers and employees engaged. Gihan then interviewed two University of Adelaide graduates and Playford Trust Scholarship recipients, Allana Sagubo and Callum Martin spotlighting their insightful perspectives on AI and the roles they aspire to play in the future of the resources sector. Thank you to our event partners and long-term members Hillgrove Resources, Iluka Resources and Epic Energy The Hon Dean Brown AO | Stephen Patterson MP | Karrl Smith | Heathgate Resources | Santos Ltd | Peak Iron Mines | Nyrstar | Alexander Symonds | Fyfe Pty Ltd | Fortescue | Exact Contracting | Cavpower | Boss Energy Ltd | Wellsafe | Predict Australia | Finlaysons | SEA Gas

An amazing night celebrating Santos Ltd's 70th at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre where partners, investors, suppliers and contractors that have contributed to the success of Santos over the decades were brought together. The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy has been proud to represent Santos since its establishment 45 years ago and was delighted to join the celebration.   Santos is amongst the 10 oldest companies on the ASX and reflects the grit and determination of its founders and leaders over the past 70 years.  While the last decade will be remembered for its successful string of mergers and acquisitions, this year’s historic Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) milestone lays the foundation for the evolution of the company from a pioneering oil and gas explorer to a global energy leader. The Moomba CCS project delivered in partnership with Beach Energy Ltd is one of the largest CCS projects in the world and the most cost effective.    Kevin Gallagher reminded guests that while the world wants a faster energy transition, the harsh reality is that 1 billion people live in energy poverty and steel, cement and plastic are all dependent on hydrocarbons. Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP praised Santos for attaching themselves to the disruption resulting from the energy transition and owning it.    Guests also heard from Jodie Hatherly, CEO & Director of the Santos Foundation which is changing lives in Papua New Guinea, Alaska and Timor Leste. The scope of the foundation and Santos' significant investment in the education and health of communications is to be applauded. Stephen Mullighan | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Australian Energy Producers

In partnership with South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME), the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP hosted a very successful Friends of the Resources Sector Parliamentary Forum Dinner at Parliament House, with guest speaker Kevin Gallagher, Managing Director and CEO, Santos Ltd. Kevin spoke about Santos' recently commissioned carbon capture and storage (CCS) project and the opportunities it provides for our state. In partnership with Beach Energy Ltd, Kevin emphasised that this project "is a first for Santos, it's a first for South Australia, and critically, it’s a first for onshore Australia in terms of large-scale CCS". With the ratification of the 2009 amendment of the London Protocol, Australia can now officially start working with other countries in the region to establish bilateral agreements to facilitate international CCS projects. SACOME calls on the South Australian Government to provide financial support for the construction of the pipeline from Pt. Bonython to Moomba to facilitate international carbon storage, and in so doing, further enhance the state's economic prosperity. CCS will be central to achieving the world's climate goals. Tracey Winters | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Zoe Bettison MP | Paul Heithersay | Heidi Girolamo | Sam Telfer | The Hon. Terry Stephens MLC | Geoff Brock | Nadia Clancy MP | Nick McBride | Adrian Pederick | Olivia Savvas | Josh Teague | Tim Whetstone

SACOME is passionate about nurturing young talent to ensure that we create a workforce equipped with the skills the resources sector needs in future for the prosperity of South Australia. Yesterday, the University of Adelaide for provided SACOME with the opportunity to engage with high school students attending Ingenuity - an interactive showcase of university student projects exploring real-life applications of architecture, engineering, science, technology, computer and mathematical sciences. It was fantastic to see the students' enthusiasm to learn about robotics, understand the importance of coding and AI to the resources sector, and leave the experience with a fuller understanding of the value of the South Australian resources sector to their everyday lives. This is a major focus of SACOME's ResourcefulSA Campaign. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gi9t4yc7 Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | BHP | AusIMM | Phoebe Chilman | Louise Murphy | Cheng Zhang | Chris Chester | Charles Baylis