Craig Senger Excellence in Export Award
Supported by: Austrade
This award celebrates Australian METS companies demonstrating outstanding export growth, impact in global markets, and the successful transfer of Australian expertise to international operations. The finalists are:
- Control Systems Technology
- Austin Engineering
- Duratray
- SafeGauge
- Veridapt
Exceptional Innovation in Mining Award
Sponsored by: SANDVIK
This category recognises mining companies that are pioneering new approaches to mine development, production, and sustainability — turning vision into action and setting new benchmarks for the sector. The finalists are:
Outstanding Innovative METS Company Award
Sponsored by: Coal Australia
This award shines a spotlight on METS companies that are redefining what’s possible through new technologies, creative thinking, and agile solutions. The 2025 finalists are:
- Robotic Systems
- SAPHI
- Razor Labs
- BluVein
- Pitcrew.AI
- 3ME Technology
Excellence in Resources by a New Professional Award
Recognising individuals in the early stages of their careers, this award celebrates emerging professionals who are already making a mark through technical excellence and leadership. The 2025 finalists are:
- Thomas Taylor, Senior Metallurgist – Fortescue
- Oliver Mowbray, Principal & Geophysicist – Lichen Commodities
- Sammang David Sea, Process Engineer – Metso Australia Pty Ltd
- Eric O. Ansah, Research Fellow – University of Queensland, Sustainable Minerals Institute
Champion of Innovation Award
Sponsored by: Emesent
The Champion of Innovation award recognises an individual’s significant contribution to innovation in the METS sector across the course of their career. The award celebrates an individual who has pioneered and championed innovation and has changed the course of the mining industry through their outstanding vision, inspirational leadership, passion for innovation and advancement of mining equipment, technology and services.
Please note: We will not be taking nominations for this award. The winner will be selected by an industry peer group committee comprised of innovation experts.
