PERTH,Australia,Feb. 5,2025 -- Energy and Mines is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the inaugural Decarbonising Mining Awards,a landmark event celebrating exceptional leadership,innovation,and achievement in mine decarbonisation.

Decarbonising Mining Awards - May 6,Perth Convention

These prestigious awards will honour the miners and suppliers driving impactful carbon reduction initiatives at Australian mining operations. Winners will be celebrated at a gala dinner on May 6th at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre,spotlighting their pivotal role in advancing the mining industry's journey toward a low-carbon future.

Nominations are open in the following categories:

Excellence in Renewable Energy in Mining

Innovation inDecarbonising Material Movement

Pioneering Renewable Integration in Mining Award

Excellence in MineDecarbonisation Innovation

Excellence inESG by a Mining Company – Sponsored by TransAlta

Outstanding Indigenous Partnership in MineDecarbonisation

Excellence inDecarbonisation Strategy and Implementation by a Mining Company – Sponsored by Stantec

MiningDecarbonisation Leader

Adrienne Baker,Director of Energy and Mines,emphasized the importance of recognising these miners and industry leaders: "The mining industry is navigating a complex and challenging transition to low-carbon operations. These awards aim to honour the pioneers whose leadership and innovative efforts are setting the standard for decarbonisation. Their achievements inspire the entire sector to embrace transformative solutions despite the hurdles of cost,complexity,and evolving technologies."

"Stantec is proud to sponsor the Excellence in Decarbonisation Strategy and Implementation by a Mining Company Award," said Mark Forward,Major Projects Lead for Stantec Australia. "This recognition aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the mining sector. We believe that through close collaboration with the mining companies we work with,we can drive significant progress towards a low-carbon future."

Key Dates:

Nomination Deadline: March 14,2025 (Self-nominations are encouraged.)

Shortlist Announcement: March 31,2025

Nominations will be assessed by a distinguished panel of industry leaders with expertise spanning mining,sustainability,and finance. Judges include senior representatives from BHP,Westgold,Clean Energy Finance Corporation,Pollination,Boliden,Ramelius Resources,Sandfire Resources,Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation,Resource Capital Funds,Macquarie Bank,Alcoa,and SysEne Consulting.

For full nomination details,visit the Decarbonising Mining Awards website.

Contact: Adrienne Baker,Director,Energy and Mines,Adrienne.baker@energyandmines.com

Decarbonising Mining Awards,May 6,Perth Convention and Exhibition Center

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