Introducing … the inaugural Masters of Mining Awards

The inaugural 2024 Mining.com.au Masters of Mining Awards are the newest national awards program to recognise and celebrate people and companies that contribute to the mining and minerals processing industry within Australia and beyond.

The awards recognise organisations and individuals that excel in everything from exploration to diversity and inclusion, innovation, leadership, job creation, and sector advocacy.

Mining is a major part of Australia’s landscape, contributing a record $455 billion in export revenue in 2022-23, highlighting, once again, its importance to the nation’s economy. Australia’s resources industry directly employs more than 300,000 people and has deployed $236.3 billion in capital expenditure over the past 10 years.

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Masters of Mining: Pick of the Year a real gem

First amongst equals, the coveted Pick of the Year for the inaugural Mining.com.au Masters of Mining Awards is awarded to the most impressive mining company over the prior 12 months.

The award celebrates a company experiencing success with a discovery or project, enjoying operational success, and which is among the top for share price performance, innovation, diversity, workplace safety, and overall excellence.

Pick of the Year for 2024 is Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR).

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Masters of Mining: Ora Banda-ing together for exploration

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) is a uniquely positioned gold exploration and development company as 100% owner of the Davyhurst Gold Project in the highly productive eastern goldfields region of Western Australia.

However, investors began noticing the company after it released an update on its Riverina and Sand King underground mines at the Davyhurst Gold Project. These mines are the centrepiece of the company’s Drive to 150 Project.

The plan, as the name suggests, entails lifting the company’s annual gold production level to 150,000 ounces in the financial year ending in June 2026 at an all-in sustaining cost of between $1,740 to $1,890 per ounce.

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Masters of Mining: Andrew Paterson the Most Vocal Industry Supporter

It takes strong leadership to champion the mining industry and advocate for its vital role in Australia’s economy.

Australia is recognised as the world leader in mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) across many different commodity segments and technology platforms.

The mining and METS sectors combined contribute an estimated 15% of Australia’s GDP, creates more than 1.1 million jobs, and supports many regional and remote communities. Of those jobs, METS businesses employ 300,000 people directly.

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Masters of Mining: RME wins inaugural ‘Excellence in Safety Shield’

“Our company culture and focus must be consistent with the industry we serve, so we pay particular attention to safety trends and standards in the mining sector.”

Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) director Cherylyn Russell says the company is committed to safety, and its mill relining system is designed to improve safety by reducing the need for manual labour and working at heights.

It’s therefore fitting for RME to win the inaugural Mining.com.au Masters of Mining ‘Excellence in Safety Shield’ in 2024.

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Masters of Mining: Wiser choice for Women in Mining Leadership Award

As the world has evolved, so has Australia’s mining and resources sector. For a long time, the workforce, as well as the broader mining industry, was not considered a place for women to be included.

In terms of the number of women gaining a seat on mining companies’ board of directors, by 2022 it had grown to around 17.6% within the top 500 listed companies. This represents a 4.9% increase from a decade earlier.

Although women in mining represent only 16% of the industry’s workforce, Mining.com.au is recognising the executives that are promoting and supporting the workforce, as well as helping shape a positive future for mining.

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Jordan Pedley wins inaugural Youth Leader in Mining Award

Before becoming the Marketing Lead for the WA Mining Club, Jordan Pedley started her career working alongside her family in their mining services and manufacturing business Striker.

Founded in 1998 by Craig Pedley, Striker designs and manufactures heavy-duty mobile crushing and screening equipment for the Australian minerals industry.

Speaking to Mining.com.au, Pedley shares how her father encouraged her to gain firsthand experience in the family business before pursuing her studies in social work at university.

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Masters of Mining: QMines exceptional for ESG

With several minerals and resources being vital in the global energy transition, mining companies across the globe are committing to a net-zero emissions target by 2030.

In the industry, companies are beginning to consider whether there are environmental, social, or governance (ESG) risks that may affect their ability to raise capital, obtain permits, and work with communities, regulators, and non-government organisations.

Mining.com.au is recognising a company that has developed or carried out an environmentally focused sustainable program to protect, preserve, or rehabilitate the natural environment.

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Masters of Mining: Community engagement? Jobs for Mining

“Mining communities are the backbone of Australia.”

Jobs for Mining Communities (JMC) ambassador Sam Thaiday says it’s important to support people within mining communities, so that they “stay strong”.

With mining employing about 300,000 people nationwide, mining communities are supporting generations through well-paid jobs and economic contributions to Australia.

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Masters of Mining: Invigorating Angola through indigenous inclusion

Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) has an ambition to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.

CEO Lindsay Reed once described to Mining.com.au the company’s Cabinda Phosphate Project as one that inherently brings positive social and environmental impacts, uniquely positioned to drive sustainable agricultural growth across Middle Africa.

Minbos has adopted the World Economic Forum ESG framework and has set up an impact measurement plan for each sustainability area which includes governance, anti-corruption practices, ethical behaviour, child labour, emissions, land use, ecological sensitivity, water consumption, diversity and inclusion, pay equality, and local tax payments.

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A Merry Christmas from Mining.com.au

At Mining.com.au, we live and breathe mining. 

From breaking market news to deep dives into the stories shaping the industry, we’re proud to be your go-to source for all things mining.  

This year, we’ve brought you the critical stories that matter:  

- How the Eureka Stockade helped shape Australia’s democracy. (Link)

- Spotlights on the incredible women driving change in mining. (Link)

- Debates on deep-sea mining and its global impact. (Link)

- Even how fashion icons are taking on the mining industry! (Link)  

We’re not just covering mining news – we’re leading the conversation.

As the year winds down, we want to say thank you for being part of our journey. 

We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a safe, prosperous New Year. 

Take this time to celebrate with those who mean the most to you.

Like, follow, and subscribe for more – because 2025 is yet to start and we’re bringing you the stories that count!

Regards,

-The Mining.com.au Team