Quick fire – industry events update
By Industry Queensland
Luncheon shines light on green energy project
Sunshine Hydro’s Superhybrid Project, bringing together pumped hydro and green hydrogen, will be the focus of the next Connecting Industry luncheon in Gladstone.
The staged project is set to include a 3MW/36Mwh battery and electrolysers in Gladstone, followed by development of a 60MW/800MWh vanadium battery with electrolysers at Miriam Vale.
The final stage is a 600MW pumped hydro scheme with 300MW electrolyers proposed for Colliseum/Miriam Vale.
The Connecting Industry event on August 28 will see Sunshine Hydro executive chairman Michael Myer (pictured above) showcase the company’s project, its timelines for approval, construction and production, and the potential to create a superhybrid ecosystem of power generation for the Central Queensland region.
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The 35th Annual Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference 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
Check out more upcoming events below. Click on the title of each event for further information or to register.
JKMRC Friday Seminars – Improving the energy efficiency of comminution – Indooroopilly/online. Presentation by SMC Testing managing director Dr Stephen Morrell. Date: Aug 16, 9am-10am
Draft JORC Code consultation session – online. This AIG and AusIMM-hosted event will present an overview of the draft JORC Code, including an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on any areas of change or interest. Date: Aug 21, 7-8pm
Geological Survey of Queensland’s Technical Roadshow 2024 – Mount Isa. This free, two-day event will deliver a series of technical presentations focused on the outcomes of the New Economy Minerals Initiative. Date: Aug 21-22
MITEZ Infrastructure Forum – Charters Towers. Exchange ideas and explore innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges in the North West. Date: Aug 22, 11am-3.30pm
WISER Mount Isa Networking Breakfast. WISER (Women in Sustainable Energy & Resources) Inc. event for women from the resources industry. Date: Aug 22, 7.30am
AusIMM NQ New Professionals Night – Townsville. An event a designed for students and recent graduates to connect with industry veterans and fellow newcomers in the mining and resources sector. Date: Aug 22, 6pm
Climate Smart Engineering – Brisbane. CSE24 brings together some of the engineering profession’s best and brightest thought leaders and stakeholders to navigate one of the most critical challenges in tackling climate change: the clean energy transition. Date: Aug 22, 8am-7pm
Australian Drilling Industry Association sundowner – Brisbane. A free, member-only event, providing an opportunity to catch up with industry peers over light refreshments. Date: Aug 22, 5.30pm-8pm
JKMRC Friday Seminars – The Purple Transition – online. Presentation from Geological Survey of Finland Associate Professor Simon Michaux. Date: Aug 23, 9am-10am
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
CopperString Supplier Capability Development Workshops – Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek. This program is being offered free of charge in line with Powerlink’s commitment to helping build business capability in communities along the CopperString 2032 corridor. Dates: Aug 27, 28, 29 Interested parties are urged to register for the Mount Isa, Cloncurry and Julia Creek workshops by August 21.
Master Builders Townsville Industry Info Session. Topics include changes to the Fair Work Act from August 2 and new restrictions on engaging casuals and subbies, plus the new Right to Disconnect law. Date: Aug 27, 4.30-6.30pm
Connecting Industry Luncheon – Sunshine Hydro- Gladstone. Sunshine Hydro is developing the Djanduri Gung-i Superhybrid Project near Gladstone. Date: Aug 28, 11am-2pm
Master Builders Cairns Industry Info Session. Topics include changes to the Fair Work Act from August 2 and new restrictions on engaging casuals and subbies, plus the new Right to Disconnect law. Date: Aug 28, 4.30-6.30pm
Australian Drilling Industry Association sundowner – Townsville. A free, member-only event, providing an opportunity to catch up with industry peers over light refreshments. Date: Aug 29, 8pm
September and beyond …
Women in Manufacturing – Mackay. Celebrate women in manufacturing and explore the importance of creating clear pathways and inclusive workplaces for women. Date: Sept 3
QREC Energy Connect – Brisbane. Featuring Powerlink chief executive officer Paul Simshauser as guest speaker. Date: Sept 3, 6pm
Master Builders Mackay Industry Info Session. Topics include changes to the Fair Work Act from August 2 and new restrictions on engaging casuals and subbies, plus the new Right to Disconnect law. Date: Sept 3, 5-7pm
Master Builders Rockhampton Industry Info Session. Topics include changes to the Fair Work Act from August 2 and new restrictions on engaging casuals and subbies, plus the new Right to Disconnect law. Date: Sept 4, 5-7pm
Austmine Leadership Luncheon – Brisbane. Hear from Pembroke Resources chairman and chief executive officer Barry Tudor. Date: Sept 4, 12-2pm.
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
Greater Whitsunday Regional Projects Forum (RPF) – Mackay. Hear about opportunities for suppliers on major projects relevant to businesses in the Greater Whitsunday Region. Date: Sept 5, 8am-3pm
JK Lecture – 30 Years Since Moura; so what has changed? – Brisbane. The AusIMM Southern Queensland Branch and AusIMM Health and Safety Society co-host the 57th JK Lecture. Date: Sept 10, 5pm-8pm
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
2024 Major Projects and Industry Forum – Rockhampton. The forum will feature presentations from organisations including the Energy Users Association of Australia, Gladstone Area Water Board, Construction Skills Queensland, CQUniversity, Stanwell, Central Queensland Power, and Ergon Energy/Energex, among others. Date: Sept 13 8am-4pm
Real-time estimation of SAG mill charge characteristics for process optimisation – Mount Isa. Join the AusIMM North West Queensland branch for their September technical session presented by Paul Toor from Toornado Metallurgy. Date: Sept 25, 6.30pm-9.30pm
RAPAD Energy and Economic Futures Forum – Barcaldine. RAPAD is bringing together an expert and broader stakeholder forum to start conversations, connect with industry and professional networks and keep the community informed. Date: Sept 27 8.30am-4pm
Annual Dust and Respiratory Health Forum – Brisbane. This forum brings together experts from around the world and features the advancements and latest trends in the management of dust and mine dust lung diseases. Date: Oct 30, 9am-5pm
