Celebrating excellence at GRX’s Industry Awards Dinner

A highlight of the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX) each year is the Industry Awards Dinner, where we recognise and celebrate the individuals and organisations driving transformation across the mining and METS sectors. 

The GRX25 Industry Awards Dinner was a standout occasion, bringing together more than 800 industry leaders, government representatives, executives and professionals to honour outstanding achievements in innovation, leadership and collaboration. 

The 2025 Industry Leaders Award Winners were: 

  • Craig Senger Excellence in Export Award – Austin Engineering 

  • Outstanding Innovative METS Company (Sponsored by Coal Australia) – BluVein 

  • Exceptional Innovation in Mining Award (Sponsored by Sandvik) – Roy Hill 

  • Champion of Innovation Award (Sponsored by Emesent) – Dr John Russell MAusIMM, Founder & Executive Chair, Russell Mineral Equipment 

  • Excellence in Resources by a New Professional (Presented by AusIMM) – Thomas Taylor MAusIMM, Senior Metallurgist, Fortescue 

As we look ahead, the GRX26 Industry Awards Dinner will once again shine spotlight on excellence across export, innovation, emerging talent and leadership. 

With nominations set to open in early 2026, now is the time to consider the companies, professionals and projects that are advancing technology, driving efficiency and setting new standards of excellence across our sector. 

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