Quick fire – industry events update

March brings celebration of women's contributions The Queensland Resources Awards for Women presentation is held each March to celebrate the contribution women are making to the state’s $116.8 billion resources sector. It is among many industry events held across the state on or around International Women’s Day (see more events below). The Resources Awards for Women presentation lunch is being hosted by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) in Brisbane on March 8 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Finalists from Weipa, Bluff, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Ridgelands, Southport, Gold Coast and Brisbane are set to attend the awards presentation. The lunch features global mining leader and BHP President Australia Geraldine Slattery (pictured above) as keynote speaker. Check out more upcoming events below. Click on the title of each event for further information or to register. Coming up in March 2024 Emerald International Women's Day Breakfast. A social event for the Emerald community, to celebrate International Women's Day with breakfast and guest speaker. Date: March 5, 7-9.30am AusIMM International Women's Day Event - Brisbane. Includes a presentation from keynote speaker Jelena Dokic. Date: March 5, 11.30am - 4pm International Women's Day Business Lunch 2024 - Mackay. A gathering dedicated to acknowledging the achievements and contributions of women across diverse fields in the METS and resources sector. Date: March 6, 11am-3pm 2024 Blackwater International Women's Day Breakfast. Event to recognise the role and the contribution of women in the mining industry. Date: March 7, 6.30-9.30am 2024 QRC/WIMARQ International Women's Day Lunch - Moranbah. This event celebrates the outstanding contribution by women and men across the resources sector towards making the workforce more diverse and inclusive. Date: March 8, 12-2pm Townsville International Women's Day breakfast. Join peers from different STEM industries at this networking breakfast to inspire inclusion in the workplace. Date: March 8, 7.30-9am TSBE Contractor Connector - Gold Coast. TSBE is providing opportunity for members and guests to connect with the SEQ contractor community, or reconnect with known firms in that region. Date: March 7, 5.30-7.30pm 2024 GEA International Women's Day Celebration - Gladstone. Celebrate inspiring women and their achievements. Date: March 8, 6-10pm AIG QLD Technical Talk - Brisbane/online. This presentation will look at various styles of copper-gold mineralisation in the Ok Tedi district in Papua New Guinea. Date: March 12, 5-7.30pm Brisbane Mining Conference. Showcasing a mix of ASX listed micro to mid market-cap minerals and energy companies. Date: March 13 Defence Base Services program breakfast - Cairns. Service Stream is hosting an industry breakfast to meet local QLD suppliers wishing to engage with the Defence Base Services program. Date: March 14, 7-9am Mining Innovation Roadshow - Brisbane. Austmine’s Mining Innovation Roadshow events provide a valuable platform for the METS and mining communities to exchange ideas, foster connections, and stay updated on the latest advancements in mining. Date: March 15, 8.30am-5pm AusIMM networking event - Cairns. Join the AusIMM Far North Queensland Branch for their March networking event. Date: March 15, 5-7pm Women in Civil Cocktail Event - Brisbane. Hear from trailblazing women who have made significant strides in the civil construction industry. Date: March 15, 6-9.30pm Defence Base Services program breakfast - Townsville. Service Stream is hosting an industry breakfast to meet local QLD suppliers wishing to engage with the Defence Base Services program.Date: March 15, 7-9am 2024 Middlemount International Women's Day Breakfast. Celebrate the achievements of women in the resources sector. Date: March 19, 12-2pm Women in Engineering Queensland networking breakfast - Brisbane. Engineers Australia (EA) women in engineering committee QLD and the male champions of change invite local, likeminded engineers to join them for a networking breakfast at the Brisbane EA office. Date: March 20, 6.45-8.30am Bowen Basin Mining Club Networking Luncheon - Mackay. This event will feature a keynote presentation by Anglo American Performance and Inclusive Procurement Specialist – Supply Chain Melissa Hall. Date: March 21, 12-2.30pm Meet the Buyer, North Queensland Supply Chain - Townsville. Meet with North Queensland’s major contractors to promote your capability. Participating contractors/project owners include Powerlink Queensland, Ark Energy, Sedgman, QBuild, Port of Townsville, BESIX Watpac, FKG Group, CPB Contractors, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, UGL/CPB Copperstring 2032 Joint Venture, Edify Energy. Date: March 27, 7.30am-12.30pm April and beyond … CCF QLD annual golf day - Pimpama. BBQ breakfast on arrival, 18 holes of golf with cart, drink tickets & lunch. Date: April 19 GEA 2024 Supply Chain Expo - Gladstone. A day filled with innovation, networking, and invaluable insights into the world of the supply chain. Date: April 24 North West MPX is a combined conference and expo for the mining and resources sector, located in the heart of the North West Minerals Province. This year, the focus of the conference will be on the pipeline projects in the near vicinity of Mount Isa. The 2024 event runs from May 7 to 9 at the Mount Isa Civic Centre, 23 West St, Mount Isa. CCF QLD annual State Conference - Brisbane. Focusing heavily on innovation and productivity, hear from industry leaders on how to shape the future of civil construction. Date: May 17, 7am-3pm AusIMM Coffee Connections series - Mount Isa. The New Professionals Network and its Ambassadors are hosting this event. Date: May 16, 7.30am AusIMM Coffee Connections series - Townsville. The New Professionals Network and its Ambassadors are hosting this event. Date: May 23, 7.30am Decarbonisation Accelerated Summit - Mackay. The Decarbonisation Accelerated project is a partnership between Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE), along with major funding partner the Local Buying Foundation (LBF). Date: May 23, 8.30am-4pm Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition - Mackay. Returning to the Mackay Showgrounds in 2024, QME will showcase supplier innovation and excellence and will illustrate the world-class capabilities of Mackay and the broader Central Queensland region. Date: July 23-25 The 35th Annual Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference (QMIHSC) will be held at The Star, Gold Coast, August 18-21. With the theme “Back to the future” it is set to explore if the simplicity of the past can work in harmony with advancements in the present, to navigate safely, a complex and evolving future. More details HERE AusIMM Critical Minerals Conference 2024 - Brisbane. Spotlight on the significant role of mining as the world moves towards a greener, more sustainable future. Date: Aug 26-28 7th IFAC Workshop on Mining, Mineral and Metal Processing (MMM) 2024 - Brisbane. A platform for researchers, practitioners, and experts from various fields to exchange knowledge, present their research findings, and discuss advancements related to the automation, control, and optimisation of mining, minerals, and metal processing industries. Date: Sept 4-6 Meeting of the Mines - Cloncurry. The second annual Meeting of the Mines is a three-day industry conference focused on the future of the mining industry in the Cloncurry region. Date: Sept 11-13

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