Queensland’s premier biennial Awards celebrate the spirit of innovation and collaboration fostered between mining companies, contractors and suppliers.
Sponsorship opportunities for QMA2026 are fully subscribed.
Sponsors reap the benefits all year round – most notably with national industry recognition as a strong supporter of mining excellence, and valuable media exposure associated with the awards.
2026 Event Partners
The Queensland Resources Council is a not-for-profit peak industry association representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources. QRC works to secure an environment conducive to the long-term sustainability of minerals and energy sectors in Queensland.
In close collaboration with member companies, associated organisations, regional partners and key stakeholders, the QRC works to achieve positive outcomes for QRC members.
For more information visit qrc.org.au
The Mackay Regional Local Government Area is one of the fastest-growing in Queensland, with a population of over 120,000. The region’s growth is fuelled by strong activity in the resources sector, resurgence in agribusiness, and growth in construction, logistics and tourism. Mackay is perfectly positioned amidst abundant resources and provides an idyllic coastal lifestyle with 31 beaches, a picturesque blue river and pristine rainforest hinterland, there is no shortage of natural beauty to explore.
For more information visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME), the most significant mining event in Queensland, will be returning to Mackay in 2026. The event will feature over 200 suppliers, live product demonstrations and a free-to-attend content series that has been developed by the industry.
This 3-day event will feature the industry’s leading brands showcasing their latest product advancements that are designed to save you time and money.
This business-to-business trade event is free to attend – all you need to do is register.
For more information on QME visit qmeexpo.com.au.
2026 Major Sponsors
Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, more electrified world and that meet the fast growing consumer-driven demands of the world’s developed and maturing economies.
For more information visit australia.angloamerican.com
BHP is a leading resources company with a vision to bring people and resources together to build a better world.
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is Australia’s largest coal producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal. BMA is owned 50:50 by BHP and Mitsubishi Development.
For more information visit bhp.com
Mining is a challenging industry. By partnering with Liebherr Mining, you have the benefit of our 50 years’ experience in design, manufacturing and support of mining machinery. We work closely with our customers to provide options that add value and can be adapted to your specific requirements. Quality, reliability, and innovative technologies ensure that mining operations are safe, time and cost efficient at all times – even under the toughest of conditions.
For more information visit liebherr.com
Pentacon is a distinguished civil construction firm with headquarter offices in Brisbane, Mackay and Gladstone and projects throughout Australia. For over a decade, our elite team of engineers and construction specialists have been delivering large-scale projects to exceptional standards.
For more information visit https://www.pentacon.com.au.
Since 1980, Pirtek has led the market in providing our diverse group of customers with an equally diverse portfolio of fluid transfer solution products and services.
Through our highly awarded franchise network, and international expansion, we built the broadest local and international footprint in the industry. Today, Pirtek is the world’s leading supplier of premium fluid transfer solutions.
For more information, visit pirtek.com.au
Stanmore Resources is an Australian resources company with world-class operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat Basins. Our high-quality mining practices and strong safety and health culture drives our focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
We are proud to be one of the country’s largest suppliers of metallurgical coals to global markets with three major coal-producing assets, including the South Walker Creek, Poitrel and Isaac Plains Complex coal mines.
For more information visit https://stanmore.au
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