Resources Centre of Excellence

If you are interested in finding out how your regional council, business and community can benefit from switching to renewable energy, register below to attend a free workshop hosted in Mackay by Business Renewables Centre Australia on the 15th November from 12-2pm!   https://lnkd.in/gTyS9mNe

What a fantastic afternoon celebrating the #MelbourneCup with our RCOE team and tenants Resource Industry Network, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water! 🎩🍽️ We gathered for a delicious lunch, watched the iconic race, and got into the spirit with a fun sweepstakes! 🏆💰 From the excitement of the race to the laughter shared over great food and company, it was the perfect way to embrace this Australian tradition. A big thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable event—whether you won big, or just had a laugh at the sweepstakes, it was a day to remember! Here’s to the excitement, the thrill of the race, and of course, the delicious food that made the day even more special. 🙌🎉

Looking to support a great cause? The Resources Centre of Excellence have just supported the Fergus Builders team who are jumping on board the Movember charity initiative. Fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it's rarely talked about. Men are dying too young. We can't afford to stay silent. Support the team at Fergus Builders! Your donation will fund medical research, groundbreaking tests and trials, life-changing men’s health programs and innovative treatments. To support 'Team Fergus' Visit here! https://lnkd.in/gtQTXast

Do you want to see Ai in action? One of the things we aim to do at the Resources Centre of Excellence is to showcase cutting edge technology like Ai to support safety advancements across industry. Thanks to Graeme Naylor and the team at Strata Worldwide for this working display which lets people touch, feel and experience Strata Ai proximity detection in action all in the safety of the RCOE foyer 👏👏👏👏

Last week was a massive week spent at Mackay’s Resources Centre of Excellence for Anglo American's Moranbah North Assessment Centre. Congratulations to all of our Apprentice and Junior Miner candidates who made it this far and are progressing through to the next stages. Big shout out to everyone who helped organise, facilitate and coordinate an awesome week. #apprenticeship #juniorminer #coalmining #recruitment

We recently hosted a celebration night to mark a significant milestone: the commencement of construction for RCOE Stage 2 featuring the Future Industries Hub!  The project is set to transition and support an emerging new economy minerals sector which will help secure jobs for the future and the local economy. A heartfelt thank you to all our supporters who joined us in celebrating this important step forward. We were honored to have Mayor Greg Williamson and RCOE CEO Steven Boxall, who shared insights on how stage 2 will play a crucial role in shaping our future industries.

On behalf of Resources Centre of Excellence, we invite you to Circular Economy Lunch and Learn online session. Join Circular Economy experts Coreo who will be sharing the best practices and case studies on how businesses in key local industries are successfully leveraging the circular economy to offer innovative products and services. Online Event When: Thursday 7th November 2024 Time: 12:00-13:00 (please join from 11:45am for a 12pm start) Duration: 1 hour Cost: FREE Register here! https://lnkd.in/eZ6hn8ri

Our "Leaders Call Leaders to Action" campaign remains a prominent topic just days before the election. Listen to our industry leaders discuss how we are actively working to secure the resources Mackay needs for its future! Steven Boxall Kylie Porter Adrian Young Carol Norris

We’re excited to announce a new training opportunity🌟   We are proud to host Down Under Training. RTO# 30820 for their Ingström Escape Chute training in Mackay. This specialized program is designed for all mining applications throughout the Bowen Basin, focusing on ensuring that plant operators are equipped to handle emergencies effectively.   Course Highlights: • Comprehensive overview of the Ingström Escape Chute construction • Detailed pre-operational inspection items • Best practices for deployment • Safe speed control techniques • Procedures for controlled and safe exit   Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience, with opportunities to practice using the chute a minimum of 3 times until confident to ensure confidence in emergency situations. Successful participants will receive certificates of competency.   We are thrilled to collaborate with Down Under Training. RTO# 30820 in enhancing safety and skills within our industry. Join Down Under Training. RTO# 30820 for this invaluable training opportunity!

The RCOE has been working hard to have Mackay’s voice heard so its bright future can be supported! On Thursday, Steven Boxall rallied together our local leaders to share and highlight exciting opportunities and ongoing projects, including the Great Barrier Reef Arena Stage 2 and regional developments at Mackay Airport. While key issues like health, crime, and housing are still on the agenda, there’s a strong sense of unity in advocating for Mackay’s fair share of investment. It was also a great opportunity to promote Resources Centre of Excellence Stage 2 which has a $5m commitment from ALP. Exciting times ahead! Special thanks to; Steven Boxall for hosting, Adrian Young for providing the venue at Harrup Park, Fergus Gregg from the Daily Mercury and all out leaders for attending.