BHP Mitsubishi Alliance asset president Adam Lancey (pictured above) is taking the reins as president of the Queensland Resources Council board. 

QRC chief executive Ian Macfarlane said Mr Lancey was very highly regarded in the industry and had been closely involved in the NSW Minerals Council before being appointed to the BMA role in Queensland.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the mining industry, the BMA asset president is responsible for the safe operations of the company’s seven mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, along with rail infrastructure, Moranbah Airport, and the Hay Point Coal Terminal in Mackay. 

“I’m passionate about mining and in particularly the role of the Queensland resources sector and take a huge amount of pride in being part of an industry that contributes so much to Queensland’s economy and local communities,” Mr Lancey said.

“Safety is the number one priority for me, it must be. Without safety, nothing else really matters. I want to see safety performance improve collectively as an industry.

“Queensland has the high-quality resources the world needs to keep growing and decarbonising, so our industry has a bright future.

“But the resources sector face headwinds from inflationary pressures, unpredictable weather and unexpected policy changes, which only makes it more important that we work collectively to ensure we have the certainty and stability to keep investing in the projects and skills that create local jobs and drive the economy forward.”

Genuity managing director Brent Gunther is stepping down after four years in the board president role but will remain a director.

Mr Gunther welcomed Mr Lancey’s appointment and said the QRC would continue to be a strong voice for Queensland’s mining and energy sector at a critical time in the state’s history.