What's New
Mining South Australia Conference
"Transforming the exploration boom into sustained mining growth" is the theme of this conference being held 2-4 December 2008 in Whyalla. See attached for more information.
Mining South Australia
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Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave Mine Challenge success
The South Australian mine industry has raised over $100,000 for blood cancer research and free patient services in the inaugural Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave Mine Challenge. Fourteen sites participated across the state, with more than 6,000 people including contractors taking part.
At a recent function, The Hon Paul Holloway MP, Minister for Mineral Resources Development presented awards to highest fundraisers Oxiana Ltd ($29,875) and Beverley Uranium Mine ($22,945). Australian Zircon received the award for the most innovative fundraising idea for holding a silent auction for die-cast models of mining vehicles.
Simon Matthias, Leukaemia Foundation General Manager SA&NT said the South Australian mining industry had enthusiastically embraced the Mine Challenge. “The Leukaemia Foundation raised a record $1million in SA & NT in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave. This was made possible by the participation of the mining industry and the endorsement and ongoing support of Minister Holloway.”
New roles at SACOME
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy has created new roles to meet the increasing needs of the resources industry. See the attached file for more inforamation about the roles in environment and sustainabilty, careers promotion and skills and education.
New roles at SACOME
In it for the long haul: Sustaining HSE&C in Resources & Construction
To be held at the Hilton Adelaide, “In it for the long haul: Sustaining HSE&C in Resources & Construction” is a one-day conference for industry professionals focusing on occupational health, safety, environment and community issues.
The conference will canvass a broad range of health and safety topics, including the latest regulatory requirements, well-being programs for employees, and environmental and security considerations in the workplace.
For details phone nb&a events on (08) 8352 6344.
In it for the long haul!
Industry Workshop “Community Engagement – The Way Forward”
The workshop will include presentations from industry, Government and public representatives all giving their views on the importance of community engagement.
The aim is to achieve agreement to the implementation of a code, or guiding principles, between Government and industry on community engagement and to the concept of third party accreditation of those community engagement practices.
The workshop is for resources companies and numbers are limited. The registration fee is $60 and morning tea and lunch will be provided. For further information please contact
SACOME uranium information day: Friday 20 June 2008
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is hosting a uranium information day to follow on from The AusIMM International Uranium Conference for 2008. This free event will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre and is open to the public.
The uranium information day aims to give people outside the industry the opportunity to learn about current practices and technologies, and to discuss the importance of implementing technical solutions to mitigate challenges such as environment impact, energy sustainability, radioactivity and non-proliferation.
Experts will be on hand to answer any questions people may have. Displays and materials will be available to enhance the learnings and for those seeking deeper understanding about the industry.
For more information about the uranium information day go to www.uraniumsa.org To get involved, please contact Debbie Boyd or
For more information about the AusIMM uranium conference, go to: http://www.ausimm.com.au/uranium2008/
Significant environmental benefit workshop
On Thursday 8 May at 10am, SACOME will be hosting a workshop by the Native Vegetation Council about the requirements regarding the clearance of native vegetation. For more information, contact Jonathon Forbes on 8202 9999 or email jforbes@sacome.org.auImporting talented professionals seminar
What you need to know to locate and recruit skilled workers. PricewaterhouseCoopers and Migration Solutions will be presenting this seminar to registered SACOME members on 9 April 2008. Email; info@sacome.org.au for information or download our attached brochure.Special infrastructure function
SACOME is holding a special infrastructure luncheon where the findings of our infrastructure study will be publically released and the Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon Patrick Conlon will formally respond. All welcome! For more information about this, go to Events and Functions or contact Bev Janssan on 82029999
Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave: 2008 Mine Challenge!
Shave or colour your hair and raise money for the Mine Challenge! Participating sites will compete against each other for the first time in South Australia. The Leukaemia Foundation has set a target of $150,000 to be raised in the 2008 Mine Challenge with those funds going to support patients and research projects in South Australia. For more information, contact Rebecca Goodman at the Leukaemia Foundation on 8273 3511 or email rgoodman@leukaemia.org.au
Water and Mining conference 20-21 November 2007
Issues such as where to access water, how to ensure its sustainability and how to use it efficiently have now elevated the full costs of water security to any mine development. For more information about this conference, contact Sutherland People on 8274 3753 or email: events@sutherlandpeople.com.auSouth Australian Chamber
of Mines and Energy Incorporated
Mining and Energy House
290 Glen Osmond Road
Fullarton South Australia 5063
Phone +61 8 8202 9999
Fax +61 8 8202 9900