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| Austmine | |
|---|---|
| Name | Austmine |
| Type | Industry peak body |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Industry | Mining equipment, technology and services |
Austmine is an Australian peak industry body representing companies in the mining equipment, technology and services sector. It connects suppliers, manufacturers, research institutes, procurement agencies and mining operators across Australia, Canada, Chile, South Africa and the United States. Austmine promotes innovation, export development, skill development and collaboration among industry, government agencies and academic institutions.
Austmine emerged in 2001 amid engagement between the Minerals Council of Australia, state bodies like Queensland Resources Council and research organisations such as Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and Curtin University. Early collaborations involved technology demonstrations with companies including Komatsu, Caterpillar, Sandvik and Atlas Copco and government programs like the AusIndustry initiatives and CRC Mining. Over time Austmine aligned with export promotion agencies such as Austrade, provincial counterparts like Trade and Investment Queensland and international partners including Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group and Mining Equipment and Technology Institute. Austmine’s expansion paralleled developments at major mine sites run by operators such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group and Anglo American and policy debates involving the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and state permitting authorities.
Austmine operates as an incorporated association with a board drawn from executives at member firms such as Orica, Downer Group, Worley, Schlumberger and ABB. The secretariat liaises with industry clusters including the Hunter Valley Coal Chain and the Pilbara Development Commission and research hubs like The University of Queensland's Centre for Sustainable Mining Processes and Monash University's Minerals Engineering. Committees focus on procurement, research partnerships, skills and training links to TAFE institutes such as TAFE Queensland and universities including University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and University of Western Australia. Austmine coordinates with standards bodies such as Standards Australia and international regulators like Occupational Safety and Health Administration and International Organization for Standardization technical committees.
Members include multinational suppliers—Epiroc, ThyssenKrupp, Hitachi Construction Machinery—and Australian technology firms such as RPM Global, Mineware, Catapult Group International and EM solutions. Strategic partnerships extend to research organisations CSIRO, The Australian National University and RMIT University as well as vocational trainers like Box Hill Institute. Industry associations allied with Austmine include Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy, Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association and international groups such as Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration and Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export. Trade promotion partners include Invest in Canada counterparts, state export agencies and consulate-level offices from countries like Chile, South Africa and United States.
Austmine organises national and international conferences featuring delegates from companies such as Gold Fields, Newmont, Barrick Gold Corporation and Glencore. Events showcase suppliers including Metso Outotec and Fluor Corporation and research outputs from CSIRO and university labs. Austmine forums are held alongside industry exhibitions like Mining Indaba, MINExpo International and national trade shows such as Austmine Conference & Exhibition itself, attracting procurement representatives from BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, regional development agencies and export delegations from Austrade. Workshops address themes raised by agencies such as Department of Industry, Science and Resources and safety regulators including WorkSafe Victoria.
Austmine runs capability-building programs in collaboration with Austrade and university incubators like UNSW Sydney's startup hub and Sydney Mining Club events. Initiatives focus on automation, digitalisation and decarbonisation with partners such as Microsoft, SAP, Siemens and research nodes including CSIRO Data61. Skills programs link to apprenticeship pathways via Trades Recognition Australia and vocational colleges including TAFE NSW. Collaborative R&D projects have been undertaken with Cooperative Research Centres like CRC ORE and innovation precincts like Curtin University’s WA Mining Innovation Hub.
Austmine advocates for procurement policy shifts with major buyers such as BHP and Rio Tinto and lobbies for export support through Austrade and state trade agencies. It has influenced standards discussions at Standards Australia committees and contributed submissions to inquiries led by parliamentary bodies such as the Senate Standing Committee on Economics and departments including the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Austmine’s advocacy addresses topics raised by unions like the CFMEU and workforce planning agencies such as National Skills Commission while engaging with supply chain resilience concerns highlighted by Australian Defence Force procurement reviews.
Austmine administers awards and member recognition programs that spotlight innovations from firms such as RPM Global, SensOre, Metsense and Redpath Australia. Awards ceremonies have been presented in partnership with bodies like Australian Export Awards and university innovation prizes from University of Queensland and Swinburne University of Technology. Recipients often go on to feature at international award forums including World Bank Group supply chain showcases and Global Mining Review industry lists.