South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME)

As endorsed at SACOME’s Annual General Meeting on 27 November, we are pleased to confirm the 2025 SACOME Council (Board): Cr. Bill Ovenden | Beach Energy | Industry, Petroleum Cr. Adam Sanderson | BHP | Industry, Mining Cr. Joanne Jones | Cavpower | Service Cr. Nicola Buley | Electranet | Service Cr. Andrew Dyda | Finlaysons | Service Cr. Carl Kavina | Flinders Ports | Service Cr. Greg Swain | Fortescue Metals Group | Industry, Exploration Cr. Joe De Gennaro | Heathgate Resources | Industry, Mining Cr. Tracey Winters | Santos | Industry, Petroleum Cr. Eric Bardy | SEA Gas | Service SACOME welcomes new Councillors Adam Sanderson, Bill Ovenden, Tracey Winters, Nicola Buley and Eric Bardy. Thanks to member scrutineers Glenn Hordacre (Alexander Symonds) and Rachel Leach (ANZ) for observing the counting of ballot papers and ensuring the smooth appointment of our new Councillors. At their first meeting Councillors re-appointed Carl Kavina (Flinders Ports) as President and Joanne Jones (Cavpower) and Andrew Dyda (Finlaysons Lawyers) as Vice Presidents. The Council sincerely thanks departing Councillors Mark Dayman, Bill Best, Rebecca Jones and Jennifer Purdie for their service. SACOME also thanks our members for their ongoing support as we continue to advocate and represent the best interests of South Australia's resources sector. Adam Sanderson | Nicola Buley | Greg Swain | Joe De Gennaro | Tracey Winters | Eric Bardy | Rebecca Knol | Beach Energy Ltd | BHP | Cavpower | ElectraNet Pty Ltd | Finlaysons | Flinders Port Holdings Pty Limited | Fortescue | Heathgate Resources | Santos Ltd | SEA Gas

In 2022, following a decrease in the pipeline of surveying student enrolments, SACOME worked with industry to highlight the importance of surveying to the sector through our 'Resources. But Not As You Know It' campaign which ran from 2021 to 2023. The Surveyors Board of South Australia worked tirelessly to advocate for a course specialising in surveying. In 2024 Flinders University responded with a four-year double degree combining a Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems and Bachelor of Surveying. This course enables graduates to qualify as registered surveyors in South Australia. This collaborative advocacy has resulted in a 70% increase (20 in 2024 and 34 in 2025) in first preference undergraduate enrolments in 2025 and is unprecedented for surveying in SA. Be part of the state’s economic growth by considering a career in surveying. Michael Liebelt | Bradley Slape | Noel Gehren | Mark Pittman | Victoria Shute | Simon Crowe | Scott Allen | Damian Holland | Joy Oddy | Geospatial Council of Australia | Alexander Symonds | Fyfe Pty Ltd | Glenn Hordacre | Beau Thorley | Mark Dayman | Mark Williams

It was terrific to have the opportunity to discuss the key issues for our sector. SACOME looks forward to working collaboratively with you and building on our strong engagement with the Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia. There is significant opportunity in South Australia which is reliant on strategic advocacy and productive relationships - both with government and industry. Welcome to SA and Congratulations on your appointment Paul Martyn.

Celebrating 45 years of representation and advocacy on behalf of the South Australian resources sector, the past five years have focused on measures that will enable transformative economic development for the benefit of the entire state. We continue to build on the momentum of SACOME’s strong record of policy, advocacy and promotion, ensuring that the resources sector is recognised as a key driver of the state’s economy and a force for positive change. Read SACOME's 2024 Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/dEZWBp44 Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | BHP | Heathgate Resources | Santos Ltd | Iluka Resources | Nyrstar | Alexander Symonds | Fyfe Pty Ltd | Exact Contracting | Cavpower | Boss Energy Ltd | University of Adelaide | Finlaysons | Predict Australia | AXIONiQ | Catholic Education South Australia

South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy CEO, Rebecca Knol was invited to present to the House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy Inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia. SA has been at the forefront of the national transition to renewable energy since the closure of the Northern Power Station in 2016. A transition that has resulted in the highest electricity prices in the country and a 72% penetration of renewables. Market intervention costs – barely a feature of the market before 2016 – have escalated over 200% in the last 5-10 years and now account for 30% of industrial power bills. A trend that will soon be apparent in other states embarking on the same renewable ambition. SACOME has had a longstanding position that all low emission technologies should be considered as part of the future energy mix to ensure rapid decarbonisation and energy reliability. Net Zero cannot be achieved with renewables alone. However, this outcome is dependent on removal of the federal prohibition. South Australia supplies 25% of the world’s uranium and is home to the world’s largest known single deposit pf uranium. Additionally, SA has 35 years of demonstrated capability to regulate, extract, transport and export uranium through one of the only approved ports in the nation. There is bipartisan support in South Australia for nuclear powered submarines, all of which will be equipped with small modular reactors. Six in every 10 South Australians support a discussion on nuclear energy. South Australia is well placed to introduce nuclear energy. Lifting the prohibition on nuclear energy will enable South Australia to continue to lead the nation in the energy transition. It is time to rethink nuclear. Listen here (4:21:37): https://lnkd.in/gX2v6ZEp Minerals Council of Australia | BHP | Boss Energy Ltd | Heathgate Resources | Global Uranium Conference 2024

It was fantastic to meet some of the 2024 NExUS Summer School participants at the South Australian Exploration & Mining Conference on Friday. SACOME’s sponsorship of the National Exploration Undercover School (NExUS) assists in funding of this nationally important program. Recognised by resource companies as critical real world exposure for our next generation of geoscientists. Discussions with students highlighted again, that the connection into the resources sector is a result of inspiring conversations from others who work in, or have intersected with, this amazing industry. A truly inspiring group of young professionals. Administered through the University of Adelaide, this important program is dependent on financial support from Minerals Council of Australia, BHP, Fortescue, Teck Resources Limited, Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), AngloGold Ashanti, Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia, Dreadnought Resources Ltd, Fleet Space Technologies, and SACOME. Richard Lilly | Nikki Prater | Grace Bubner | Cate Malone | Shannon Riddle | Dianne Amos | CSIRO | Southern Geoscience Consultants | NRG - New Resolution Geophysics | Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG) | Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) | Lynas Rare Earths Ltd | Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG)

Today SACOME is sponsoring the 21st South Australian Exploration & Mining Conference (saemc24). The conference brings together an impressive line up of exploration and mining technical specialists showcasing their projects. The expo provides an opportunity for service providers to display their expertise. #Saemc24 EcoLogicalAustralia | Bureau Veritas Group | Heathgate Resources | BHP | Alligator Energy | Geoscience Australia | Lincoln Minerals Ltd | Jonathon Trewartha | iTech Minerals | Hillgrove Resources | Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP | Paul Heithersay | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Rebecca Knol

SACOME was delighted to participate in the unveiling of ElectraNet Pty Ltd’s new brand identity which reflects their vision of Energising South Australia’s Clean Energy Future. The brand refresh is symbolic of their progress and commitment to drive the energy transition with purpose. SACOME is proud to work alongside and represent ElectraNet, who have been members of South Australia’s leading industry association for 18 years. Simon Emms | Nicola Buley | Fuller Brand Communication | Anna Wiley | Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Ryan Smith

Thank you to Rebecca Tomkinson, CEO The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia for the opportunity for SACOME member resource company representatives – Sarah Clarke, Andromeda Metals; Genéne Kleppe, Digital Twinning Australia; Wendy Roxbee, Vintage Energy Ltd; Harriet Schuyler, Iluka Resources; Bindi Gove, Amplitude Energy - to attend the 2024 National Mining Day at Santos Ltd's Moomba operation in the Cooper Basin.   Hosted by Mrs Gina Reinhart the celebration recognises the importance of the resources sector to our national economy. Mrs Reinhart advocates for courageous leadership so it was fitting that the event was hosted at Moomba where the pioneering CCS project in partnership with Beach Energy Ltd is now collecting, injecting and storing CO2. Decarbonisation in action not rhetoric. A fantastic night with outstanding entertainer Guy Sebastian.  Congratulations to the Alliance Airlines staff who safely transported everyone to and from site. #NationalMiningDay Gerhard Veldsman | Kevin Gallagher | Brett Woods | Tania Constable | Samantha McCulloch | Aleisha Banner | Gretchen Richards | Caroline Steemson | Julian Malnic | Catherine McAllister Franzi GAICD | Paul Heithersay | Matthew Canavan | Trevor Robertson | Matthew Doman

The 2024 Energy & Mining Premier’s Awards were an opportunity to celebrate teams, entrepreneurship, innovation, communities and the people who make these milestones a reality. The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP provided the opening address highlighting that the resources sector is the tip of the spear when it comes to economic growth. He noted that copper is a key commodity for decarbonisation and that South Australia’s uranium is helping other western democracies to decarbonise their economies. Further observing the importance of Santos Ltd & Beach Energy Ltd’s CCS Moomba project in our quest for Net Zero, the Awards night demonstrates the ingredients of a very healthy sector, and our industry’s continued pathway to prosperity. SACOME extends congratulations to the finalists: Young Indigenous Achiever – Shaniqwa Stuart, Qube/BHP Young Achiever – Samantha Squires, BHP Health & Safety, Inclusion and Wellbeing (Energy) – Santos Health & Safety Inclusion and Wellbeing (Resources) – BHP Environment (Energy) – MAC Trade Services Environment (Resources) – Osmoflo/ADCHEM Community & Collaboration (Energy) – Santos Community & Collaboration (Resources) – BHP Productivity Improvement (Energy) – ElectraNet Pty Ltd/Daitum Productivity Improvement (Resources) – Agile Mining Services/Raptor Technologies, LLC Peter Malinauskas | Stephen Patterson MP | Edgar Basto | Anna Wiley | Kim Lee | Gretchen Richards | Amanda Bald | Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia | Paul Heithersay | @Mark Woodhead | Kerry Mudge | Simon Emms | @Todd Billing