SACOME Annual Report 2015-16

Annual Report 2016
South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy

contents
President’s report 4
Chief Executive’s report 5
Leadership 6
Strategic Plan 2015-2017 7
SACOME Committees 8
Policy 10
Submissions 14
Social licence 16
Our vision:
Leading growth and prosperity for
South Australians through a strong
resources industry.
Workforce - Developing skills 18
Workforce - Women in Resources 20
OUR STAFF
SACOME team at the Adelaide Core Library, Tonsley, with the winning 2014 OZ Minerals copper
sculpture prize ‘From the Hill’ by Chris Ormerod.
Engaging with the community 22
Events & member information 28
Member promotion 30
Sponsorship 31
Membership 32
Front row, l to r: Nigel Long, Director Policy & Community; Dayne Eckermann, Senior Policy Analyst; Stephen Batten, Communications Officer.
Back row, l to r: John Cocks, Director Membership & Governance; Bridget Fardon, Project Officer WinRSA; Megan Andrews, Director Marketing & Communications;
Yelena Koerner-Heinjus, Policy Officer Environment & Communities; Melissa Becirevic, Events Coordinator; Carolyn Forster, Executive Assistant; Margaret Donaldson,
Finance Officer; Chloe Jansen, Receptionist; Jason Kuchel, Chief Executive.
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president’s report
chief executive’s report
There is no doubt that the past year has been
very difficult for most resources companies
and for the services companies which provide
essential support to the sector.
The big topic for the year has been electricity
prices, with South Australia’s rapidly increasing
power prices set to impact across all sectors,
particularly those that compete globally.
Many veteran commentators suggest that this is just another cycle,
but recognise that this cycle is delivering a longer than normal
downturn phase.
There has been a traditional response to this cyclical downturn from
most companies in the resources sector and that is to reduce costs,
stop discretionary spending and to improve operational efficiencies.
Many companies have been successful in curtailing the decline
in their margins with these initiatives and some companies are
reporting signs showing that the cycle might be bottoming out.
However, cuts in capital expenditure, exploration budgets and
staffing levels may have negative longer-term consequences which
may reduce future growth alternatives for the sector.
SACOME’s members include five of the top six electricity users in
the State and to deal with the crisis, SACOME established an Energy
Markets committee towards the end of the financial year to identify
our lobbying strategy and also determine what actions we can take as
an industry that isn’t reliant on the regulators.
The unsung success of the Chamber has been defeating the diesel
excise rebate’s proposed removal by the Federal Labor Party in the
lead up to the Federal Election, which would have come at a cost of
$2bn to industry nationally.
The excitement of the year came with record attendance at our jointly
held SA Exploration and Mining Conference along with near record
attendance at the SACOME/GMUSG conference held in Port Augusta.
It is also possible that these traditional responses may not result in an
expected favourable outcome and a new approach will be needed.
Many industries outside of the resources sector have made major
changes to the way they implement new and innovative ways of
working. The general sentiment across the resources sector is that
the implementation of innovative strategies is an area that has room
for improvement.
It is with this challenging backdrop that SACOME has maintained its
support to its members and provided services over the last year.
The SACOME Council remains focused on delivering on the strategy,
providing greater value for our member companies, engaging with
all levels of government and building support within the South
Australian community for the resources sector.
The Council also recognises the initiatives within South Australia,
which the Government has supported, to develop the resources
sector such as the Copper and Magnetite Strategies, PACE Copper
and the recently announced program to incentivise companies to
extract more gas for local supply.
SACOME is well positioned to support its members in this changing
resources environment and Council is very appreciative of the efforts
of the small, but dedicated staff at SACOME which has been led by
Jason Kuchel over the last nine years.
As has been previously announced, Jason is leaving SACOME in
November 2016 to take up the CEO position at the Wakefield
Regional Council and, on behalf of Council and SACOME members, I
would like to recognise his significant contribution to SACOME and
wish him well for the future.
In closing, I would like to welcome Rebecca Knol as the new CEO of
SACOME who will be joining in early November 2016 and very much
look forward to her contribution to the Chamber.
Terry Burgess
President
The positive news came in the closing months of the financial year
as exploration companies trended from difficulties in raising a few
hundred thousand dollars, to successfully being able to raise millions
at a time. With exploration usually the last section of the industry to
recover, this is indeed a good sign that a corner has been turned.
The hard yards continued in the public communications space around
oil & gas, as the anti-fossil fuel campaigners continue to paint fracking
as one of the greatest evils of our time whilst ignoring the fact we
have undertaken the practice safely for 40 years. The parliamentary
inquiry continues and SACOME is providing valuable information into
this process. Like all that have gone before it, we expect the inquiry
will find that oil & gas activities in South Australia have been - and will
continue to be - carried out safely.
On a positive note, our polling shows that this State enjoys some of
the highest support for mining in the nation.
Most importantly, this year we continued to work for companies to
reduce their operational costs through productive policy engagement
with the State and Federal Governments and to help others with their
bottom line by connecting them with those that matter most to their
business outcomes.
For the future, we have set up a positive 2016/17 with Government
grants totalling $400k towards an Industry Connections Manager,
Innovation Summit, Safety Summit and our Mines Emergency
Response Competition. From a financial perspective, our organisation
is in a strong position to serve our members well, although as many of
our members attest we provide excellent value for money services.
Lastly, I’d like to thank our team who have worked tirelessly
throughout the year to deliver the services you desire. Each one of
them is passionate about making a brighter future for the resources
sector in South Australia - and the flow on benefits to the community
that come with that.
Jason Kuchel
Chief Executive
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leadERSHIP STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-17
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) is the peak industry body
representing all companies with interests in the minerals, energy, extractive, and oil & gas sectors
in South Australia, including those who provide services to these companies.
A not for profit, non-government organisation, SACOME is highly
influential in providing a powerful, united industry voice as the State’s
key resources representative body for almost forty years.
Councillors as at 30 June 2016:
SACOME acknowledges the Councillors who have volunteered
their expertise and time over the 2015/16 year, including resigning
Councillors Phil Cole, Darryl Cuzzubbo, John Roberts, Patrick Mutz,
Terry Kallis and Joe Ranford.
Terry Burgess
Representing Iluka
Resources
SACOME President
Mike Flynn
Santos
SACOME Vice President
Greg Hall
Rex Minerals
SACOME Vice President
Vicki Brown
Andrew Cole
OZ Minerals
Simon Corrigan
Alternative BHP
Billiton delegate
Mark Dayman
Fyfe Pty Ltd
Jonathon Glew
Gypsum Resources
Australia
Damon Hunt
Alternative OZ Minerals
representative
Chris Jamieson
Beach Energy
Larry Ingle
Alternative Iron Road
representative
Rob Malinauskas
Santos
Alice McCleary
Archer Exploration
Jacqui McGill
BHP Billiton
George McKenzie
Finlaysons
Wendy Roxbee
Senex Energy Ltd
Alison Snel
Flinders Port Holdings
Andrew Stocks
Iron Road Ltd
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SACOME COMMITTEES
SACOME administers many committees that are essential to the organisation in its provision of
quality advocacy, policy direction and member services. SACOME thanks all committee participants
for their valuable role. As at 30 June 2016, SACOME’s current committees are:
Communications Committee
Chaired by: Vacant
Contact: Megan Andrews
The Communications Committee seeks to broaden knowledge and
understanding of the resources sector amongst the general South
Australian public. Members advise on targeted media and initiatives
including Dirt TV.
Resourcing SA Editorial Committee
Chaired by: Roving Chair
Contact: Megan Andrews
The Resourcing SA committee members include members of the
resources industry and media and who are knowledgeable on various
facets of the sector and passionate about sharing industry information.
Their assistance helps ensure magazine content is relevant, topical and
engages its target audience.
Executive Committee
Chaired by: Terry Burgess, SACOME President
Contact: Jason Kuchel
The Executive Committee is a sub-committee of the SACOME council
and meets to discuss and sign off on high level constitutional and
administrative issues.
Exploration Committee
Chaired by: Nicole Galloway Warland, PepinNini Minerals Ltd
Contact: Dayne Eckermann
This committee is a valuable forum to bring out the issues affecting
explorers in South Australia. Discussion highlights changes needed to
policy or processes and helps guide SACOME’s input to submissions,
lobbying and advocacy activities and planning our workshops and
communications.
Eyre Peninsula Mining Alliance
Chaired by: Vacant
Contact: Dayne Eckermann
The Eyre Peninsula Mining Alliance (EPMA) objectives are to secure
commitment from State Government for a mining industry on the
Eyre Peninsula and advocate for policies that consider the needs of
exploration and mining companies, including social and economic
infrastructure expansion.
Finance and audit committee
Chaired by: Jonathon Glew, Gypsum Resources
Contact: Jason Kuchel
The Finance and Audit Committee is a sub-committee of the
SACOME Council. Its role is to assist the SACOME Council in fulfilling
its responsibilities for corporate governance and financial reporting,
including overseeing the external audit function.
Occupational Health & Safety Committee
Contact: Nigel Long
The Occupational Health and Safety Committee exists to facilitate
the improvement of the safety and health of all employees in South
Australia’s resources industry with the objective of an industry free of
fatalities, injuries and occupational disease.
Petroleum Committee
Chaired by: Michael Forrest, inFORRM
Contact: Nigel Long
As the only South Australian association representing the oil &
gas sector, SACOME plays a vital role in policy development. The
Petroleum Committee was established to further the interest of this
key sector by identifying and addressing priority issues, maintaining
awareness amongst decision makers of industry actions and concerns,
and identifying projects and regulatory change to assist the industry.
SACOME is
responsive to
member needs,
establishing three
new committees
over the reporting
year with more to
commence later
in 2016.
Service Provider’s Committee
Chaired by: Mark Dayman, Fyfe
Contact: Megan Andrews
The Service Provider’s committee was established in 2015 to help
meet the needs of SACOME’s industry partner members, a substantial
component of SACOME’s membership and key participants in the
South Australian resources industry. The committee provides valuable
feedback and ideas on existing and proposed SACOME services.
Sustainable Development Committee
Chaired by: Tim Flowers, Beach Energy
Contact: Yelena Koerner-Heinjus
The Sustainable Development Committee assists in the development
of proactive policy and contributes to the improvement of the
resources industry in environmental management and legislation,
community and stakeholder engagement, and industry promotion.
Over the reporting year the Committee provided input on air quality
policy, the SA Multiple Land Use Framework, community engagement
frameworks, the SA Arid Lands NRM Board business plan, Significant
Environmental Benefit reforms, the draft Site Contamination
Guidelines, Federal Election Priorities for 2016 and the Native
Vegetation Regulations review.
Women in Resources SA
Chaired by: Aimee Chadwick, OZ Minerals (until December 2015)
Lucy McEwen, Fyfe (from January 2016)
Contact: Bridget Fardon
The Women in Resources South Australia Committee’s (WinRSA)
vision is ‘Shaping the future for the South Australian resources
sector, by realising the benefits of increased participation, retention
and advancement of women’. The Committee meet monthly with
representatives from its supporting sponsor companies including
Beach Energy, BHP Billiton, Department of State Development,
Finlaysons, Fyfe, OZ Minerals, PwC, SACOME and Santos. Read about
the committee’s activities on page 20.
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POLICY
The Strzelecki
Policy work is a core activity for SACOME, central to supporting and enabling resources
industry growth in South Australia. Over the reporting year a number of submissions were
made and proactive policy work undertaken by SACOME’s policy team and committees.
Site Contamination
New draft policy and guidelines for the assessment and management of
site contamination was released for consultation by the Environmental
Protection Authority (EPA) in 2015. SACOME, through staff and members
of its Sustainability Committee, initiated numerous consultative
workshops with the EPA to refine the policy and guidelines and ensure
their appropriate application to the resources sector.
The workshops were a valuable forum,
with industry consultation providing a
satisfactory way forward on a number of
critical issues.
Natural Resources Management
The 2015 South Australian Budget introduced a measure to levy
co-produced water, to be operational from July 2016. The levy would
have resulted in additional costs to petroleum members of $2.65
million over four years. SACOME lobbied the Minister for Mineral
Resources and Energy to overturn the decision to remove the exempt
status of co-produced water from the levy. In 2016 the measure was
amended in the State Budget, resulting in the Government, as holder
of the licences for co-produced water, paying the levy without seeking
industry contribution. The announcement is welcome, however the
decision to remove the exemption status remains - leaving the door
open for future policy to transfer the cost to industry. SACOME will
continue to advocate for the levy to be abolished and re-instate the levy
exemption status of co-produced water.
SACOME successfully lobbied the State
government on the co-produced water levy,
saving petroleum members $2.65 million
over four years.
Sealing of the Strzelecki
SACOME undertook a commercial analysis investigating the benefits
of sealing the Strzelecki to add impetus to the SA Government’s
business case. SACOME completed a first round of industry modelling
testing with petroleum members to establish costs and benefits to the
industry, which identified further refinement.
SACOME’s final Strzelecki analysis will be
presented to the State Government in 2016/17,
adding to its business case to seal this critical
path into the Cooper Basin and advancing the
project with Infrastructure Australia.
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POLICY
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission
SACOME played a significant role in the decision to hold a Royal
Commission into the Nuclear Fuel Cycle through its surveys
and analysis of attitudes to uranium and nuclear energy, which
demonstrated that the public is ready for a mature discussion on this
important topic.
by providing a submission detailing hydraulic fracturing science
and facts. SACOME presented to the committee in September 2015,
highlighting the misconceptions that have shaped the debate and
emphasising that experience and monitoring have repeatedly shown
no impacts that endorse the concerns. SACOME will again present to
the committee when the final report is released in October 2016.
Advocating for a mature debate into SA
increasing its participation in the nuclear
fuel cycle is a key SACOME position.
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission (NFCRC) released four issues
papers in July 2015 which SACOME responded to, also providing a
submission to the Royal Commission’s tentative findings released in
February 2016.
SACOME Chief Executive Jason Kuchel
visited New York state and Pennsylvania to
understand fracking perceptions in these
areas. He found community members
nearby were not adverse, with objections
to the technology largely from minorities in
neighbouring cities.
In the final NFCRC report released in May 2016, SACOME was pleased
to see its recommendations for the reform of uranium mining
approvals heeded, including the removal of impediments in the
relevant State and Federal Acts.
The Royal Commission agreed there is scope
to expand the uranium mining industry
in SA and we can be a major contributor to
global emissions reductions through nuclear
power.
Fracking Inquiry
In 2014 the Natural Resources Committee announced a parliamentary
inquiry into the potential risks and impacts in the use of hydraulic
fracture stimulation (fracking). SACOME responded to this inquiry
Air Quality
Early in 2016, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released
the draft Environmental Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016. After the
work that SACOME had undertaken on Air Quality policy in 2014-15,
the Chamber was able to provide a comprehensive response to the
draft policy. The area of particular concern was changes to Maximum
Pollutant Levels (MPL) which would potentially add regulatory burden
in the areas of monitoring, reporting, and independent verifications of
particulate matter, specifically PM10 and PM2.5. .
SACOME’s advocacy also resulted in changes to the MPL for stack
emissions to take into consideration the actual impact (or lack of ) at
receptor sites. In relation to particulate matter, SACOME emphasised
the inappropriate application of the Ambient Air Quality National
Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) to monitor and manage
point source emissions. SACOME is continuing to work with the EPA
and DSD to refine the policy and ensure guidelines are risk based, and
NEPM standards not considered absolute.
Native Vegetation
The 2015-16 period saw a number of changes to the native vegetation
framework in South Australia with the Department of Environment,
Water & Natural Resources (DEWNR) in continual dialogue with
SACOME on the redevelopment of legislation, regulations and
policy associated with native vegetation. Among these was a review
of policy and guides for Significant Environmental Benefits (SEBs).
SACOME highlighted in its submission the need for policy flexibility to
enable positive environmental outcomes, while facilitating resources
sector growth, consistent with the SA Government’s economic and
strategic priorities.
SACOME also provided feedback on the draft Native Vegetation
Regulations 2016 (SA) and the Guide to the draft regulations, with a
comprehensive submission developed in conjunction with SACOME’s
Sustainable Development Committee.
Nature Foundation SA
SACOME emphasised the need for
transparency in the allocations of money
from the Native Vegetation Fund, as public
reporting on the KPI’s of projects and their
delivery is essential for industry confidence
in the management of funds.
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SUBMISSIONS
SACOME made a number of submissions over
the reporting year. All submissions are publicly
available on the SACOME website:
Natural Resources Committee – SACOME response to
questions on notice for the Hydraulic Fracturing Inquiry
(January 2016)
Innamincka Regional Reserve Management Plan Discussion
Paper (July 2015)
Central Eyre Iron Project – Mining Lease Proposal and EIS
(February 2016)
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission submission
Native Vegetation Council – Significant Environmental
Benefit Reforms (February 2016)
Department of State Development Copper Strategy
(October 2015)
Senate Select Committee – Unconventional Gas Mining
(March 2016)
Department of Environment, Water & Natural Resources
Climate Change Strategy (October 2015)
Environmental Protection Authority Guidelines for
the Assessment & Remediation of Site Contamination
(September 2015)
Senate Environment & Communications Committee Inquiry
into the EPBC (Standing) Bill 2015 (September 2015)
Department of Environment, Water & Natural Resources
Marine Parks Regulations 2015 (September 2015)
Department of State Development – South Australian
Multiple Land Use Framework (December 2015)
Department of State Development – Guidelines for
developing a Community Engagement Plan for Mining
Operations and Community Consultative Committees Terms
of Reference (March 2016)
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission – Tentative Findings
(March 2016)
Environment Protection Agency - New provisions in relation
to Part 4 of the Environmental Protection (Air Quality) Policy
2016 (April 2016)
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science –
Consultation and Transparency for Offshore Petroleum
Activities on Commonwealth Waters. (April 2016)
Environment Protection Authority – Environment Protection
(Air Quality) Policy 2016 (January 2016)
Australian Stock Exchange – Updating ASX’s admission
requirements for listed entities. (June 2016)
Image: Kyra Reznikov, Finlaysons
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SOCIAL LICENCE
Community is one of three priorities that form the foundation of SACOME’s strategic plan. Work in
this high priority area includes support for member companies in their community engagement
activities, together with initiatives to broaden public awareness and understanding of the
resources industry.
Community Engagement Support Program
SACOME presented the second event of the ongoing Community
Engagement Support Program that commenced in the previous
financial year. A member only seminar, the event featured a dynamic
line up of stakeholder relations expertise with Matthew Doman,
Director SA/NT, APPEA; Renee Preece, External Affairs Manager BP
Developments Australia; and Dr Ruchi Sinha, Senior Lecturer and
specialist in Industrial Psychology, University of South Australia.
Content focused on community and stakeholder engagement
specific to the resources industry.
Many delegates expressed interest in attending future events held
under the Community Engagement Support Program initiative. The
success of the seminar led to the formation of a two-day course on
Advanced Negotiation Skills, designed for middle to senior managers
and community/stakeholder engagement specialists, to be led by Dr
Ruchi Sinha later in 2016.
Native Title
SACOME receives grants from the Federal Attorney General’s
Department to continue its involvement negotiating and reviewing
whole of claim Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) in South
Australia, on behalf of the resources industry.
The Federal Attorney General’s Department re-introduced the Native
Title Officer Funding Scheme over the 2015-16 financial year. SACOME
was successful in attaining funds under the competitive process to
further support the Chamber’s activities negotiating and reviewing
ILUAs.
The Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka (YY) approached the government,
SACOME and industry to initiate a review of the YY Petroleum
Conjunctive ILUA in the far north-east of the State, covering the
Cooper Basin. The process of appointing a Facilitator for the
negotiations has commenced. Additionally, negotiations with the
Gawler Rangers Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC continued slowly but
positively over the year.
The Community Engagement Support Program aims to cement a dynamic
resource bank for industry, including updates of new and emerging issues,
case studies of leading practice, useful tools and a discussion and information
sharing forum.
Dr Ruchi Sinha
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WORKFORCE -
DEVELOPING SKILLS
SA Mines Emergency Response Competition
SACOME continued to host the South Australian Mines Emergency
Response Competition in collaboration with a team of volunteers. The
goal of the competition, now in its sixth year, is to promote and improve
resource sector workplace safety skills, with an added benefit of providing
a venue for relationship building and friendly rivalry between sites.
In October 2015, the competition travelled to Broken Hill with events
contested at CBH Resources and Perilya mine sites. Events across
the weekend include an underground search and rescue, road crash
rescue, first aid, vertical rescue, breathing apparatus and firefighting
skills. The high adrenaline competition required teams to simulate
emergency situations, where they are tested in the most realistic
circumstances possible. An industrial rescue was added, where a
dump truck under repair experienced a jack failure, trapping a worker
beneath the vehicle.
Overall winner: CBH Resources
Category winners:
Fire Fighting - Olympic Dam (BHP Billiton)
First Aid - Perilya
Breathing Apparatus - CBH Resources
Vertical Rescue - Prominent Hill (OZ Minerals)
Road Crash Rescue - Challenger (Kingsgate Consolidated)
Theory - Olympic Dam (BHP Billiton)
Industrial Rescue - Perilya
Skills - CBH Resources
Underground Search & Rescue - Challenger (Kingsgate Consolidated)
Best Captain - Tom Denver (CBH Resources)
Geoscientists Assistance Program
SACOME successfully applied for a new funding agreement for the
Geoscientist Assistance Program. Funded by the State Government,
the SACOME managed program provided companies with salary
subsidies of up to $20,000 p.a. and training grants of up to $1,000 per
participant to employ and retain geoscientists within South Australia.
The program was a success with 14 people across 12 companies placed
into various roles of experienced and graduate geologists. The support
at a time of declining employment in the resources industry was
welcomed by companies and geoscientists who may otherwise have
remained unemployed or taken their skills to another state or industry.
Professional Development
In May 2016, SACOME and TAFE SA teamed up to deliver a two day
Oil & Gas Essentials course at the Tonsley onshore oil and gas training
facility. Participants were given a thorough understanding of how the
Australian petroleum sector works, covering a range of geological,
commercial and technical information in non-technical language.
“I have just finished attending SACOME’s
Oil and Gas Essentials course and my
compliments to your team as the two days
was just what I hoped it would be.”
David Floreani
Business Development Manager, Esri Australia
SA Mines Emergency Response Competition sponsors:
Mines Emergency Response
Competition 2015
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WORKFORCE -
WOMEN IN RESOURCES
Women in Resources
Awards Sponsors
SACOME promotes and supports the contributions of women in the resources industry through an
organisation wide focus and the work of its Women in Resources SA committee (WinRSA.)
Policy and strategy
The vision of the WinRSA committee is to shape the future for the
South Australian resources sector by realising the benefits of increased
participation, retention and advancement of women. The committee,
supported by a dedicated SACOME employed Project Officer,
continued to action its 2015-17 strategic plan over the reporting year.
Activities and information shared aligned with the committee’s key
objectives to encourage and support women into senior leadership
roles and to attract and support women working in the sector.
Awards
The inaugural South Australian Women in Resources awards
were established early in 2015, with judging and announcements
taking place in July 2016. The awards recognise and celebrate the
contributions and achievements of women and those supporting
women in South Australia, with a nomination process that encourages
reflection on achievements and the impact made in the attraction,
retention and advancement of women in the industry.
Winners of the state awards were automatically nominated for the
Women in Resources National Awards, an initiative SACOME helped
to establish in collaboration with state and national resources sector
bodies. These awards were held in Perth in September 2015, with SA
based women winning four out of the five categories.
The second South Australia Women in Resources Awards were held
in May 2016 and again unearthed exceptional talent. The Awards
presentation took place at a SACOME Lunch in May 2016, with
winners again nominated for the national awards.
Mentoring
In 2015 a joint mentoring program was developed between WinRSA
and WIMnetSA (the AusIMM’s committee that promotes and supports
women in the resources sector.) the development of a mentoring
program was highlighted as a critical element to improve diversity
outcomes by both WinRSA and WIMnetSA as part of their strategic
plans. The pilot program was launched in September 2015 as a lowcost,
semi-structured opportunity to connect with more experienced
individuals in a position to offer support from a professional and
personal development perspective. All available positions were
taken up and the program concluded early in 2016, with participants
providing positive feedback on their experiences.
Following on from the successful pilot program, WinRSA and
WIMnetSA launched the 2016 mentoring program in May, which also
received excellent uptake and interest.
WinRSA held several networking events over the 2015/16 year:
• Boardroom Lunch at Finlaysons, July 2015; “How to manage
an executive leadership role under flexible working
conditions.”
• Pilot Mentoring Program launch evening in September.
• Networking event at BHP Billiton, November; “Looking after
yourself during an industry downturn.”
• Pilot Mentoring Program mid-program event / Christmas
celebration, co-hosted with WIMnetSA, December.
• Netoworking event at Santos, March; “Why diversity matters –
the bottom line impact”
• WinRSA and WIMnetSA joint networking event at PwC, May
2016 launching the 2016 Mentoring Program.
Winners of the SA Women in Resources Awards
2015 Winners 2016 Winners
Gender Diversity Champion in
South Australian Resources
Excellence in Diversity Programs and
Performance
Outstanding South Australian
Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician
Exceptional Young Woman in
South Australian Resources
Exceptional woman in South Australian
Resources
Jo Barron-Perry (Senior Mining Engineer -
Mine Growth, BHP Billiton
Highly commended: Kate Hobbs (Senior
Consultant, First Principles Consulting)
Santos Limited
Sabrina McKenzie (Plant Operator – Thiess,
Prominent Hill mine)
Helena Wu
(Senior Reserve Engineer, Santos)
Jo Barron-Perry (Senior Mining Engineer
Mine Growth, BHP Billiton) and
Erin Woolford (Principal Consultant at
Ninti Kata)
Kate Hobbs (Senior Consultant, First
Principles Consulting) and Lucy McEwen
(General Manager, Property Services, Fyfe)
Fyfe Pty Ltd
Exceptional Woman in SA Resources
finalists; Andrea Marsland-Smith,
Katie Hulmes, Belinda Porter and
Leigh Staines.
Kristy Hasting - Operator, Grader and Haul
Truck – Thiess, Prominent Hill mine)
Jasmine Richards (Senior Environmental
Advisor, OZ Minerals)
Dr Andrea Marsland-Smith
(Manager Regulatory and Compliance,
Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd)
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ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY
Together with policy and our members, community forms SACOME’s third pillar in its strategic plan.
SACOME’s many activities in this area are focused on building support within the South Australian
community for the resources industry.
Dirt TV
Website
Dirt TV is a video competition for South Australian students in
years 7 to 12 focused on what mining and energy mean to them.
SACOME created the initiative to provide an opportunity for students,
particularly those more oriented towards the arts, to engage with a
scientific subject and the diverse career opportunities available.
The SACOME website is designed to provide information to the
wider community together with SACOME members. Over the year
the website shifted its focus to more community oriented content,
including nuclear storage, petroleum exploration and environmental
information pertaining to the resources industry.
Dirt TV encourages students to research the facts and value of the
resources industry, including environmental, uses of mined products,
importance of the industry in South Australia and how the industry
impacts their everyday lives. Student’s learnings are shared widely
through the Peoples’ Choice Award, which requires voting by
members of the public.
Children from six schools in South Australian entered the second
year of its competition, which culminated in a red carpet Awards
Ceremony in September 2015 at the Adelaide Oval. A total of $10,000
in prize money was shared by the winners across the five categories.
SACOME acknowledges the valuable work of the judges and the
sponsors of the 2015 Dirt TV video competition: BHP Billiton, The
Department of State Development, Iron Road, OZ Minerals and
Santos.
Social Media
Following the establishment of new Linked In and Face Book pages
in 2015, engagement with both of these platforms grew rapidly over
the year. At the end of its first year the SACOME Face Book page had
600 likes with regular engagement including community debate on
a variety of topics. The SACOME Linked In page, a member focused
platform, grew to over 300 followers, providing a slow but steadily
growing audience for industry relevant messages. The community
focused SACOME and Dirt TV Face Book pages target engagement
with South Australia’s broader community, while Twitter posts obtain
highest interest from SACOME members, government and media.
Connect with us
The 2016 Dirt TV competition was also launched in the reporting year.
https://www.facebook.com/
southaustralianchamberminesandenergy
Dirt TV Award Sponsors
http://www.linkedin.com/company/southaustralian-chamber-of-mines-&-energy
https://twitter.com/Mining_EnergySA
https://www.facebook.com/dirttv
www.sacome.org.au
Votes for the Dirt TV Peoples’ Choice Award
increased by over 37%, with thousands
of South Australians viewing students’
depictions of the benefits of the resources
industry and the uses of mined materials.
Leighton Elliott and his team from
St Johns Grammar School were
awarded the BHP Billiton Best Overall
Video at the awards ceremony.
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ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY
External Media
SACOME is well represented in the media. SACOME’s messages focus
on increasing awareness of the facts and benefits of the resources
industry, including environmental, economic and social aspects
that often receive mixed messaging in the general media. A large
proportion of SACOME’s engagement with media is one on one,
providing information to reporters and producers or radio interviews.
While putting forward a positive industry message is central to
SACOME’s messaging, media also assists with SACOME’s lobbying
efforts. Over the 2015 – 16 financial year media engagement was
enhanced through the distribution of 35 media releases, an increase
on the previous year, with messages from each of these picked up by
several media outlets.
Resourcing SA magazine
2015 marked a new era for SACOME with the development
of Resourcing SA, a high quality printed community magazine
published in-house and designed to build community awareness
and understanding of the South Australian resources industry. The
magazine evolved from the previous member focused SA Mines &
Energy Journal.
The inaugural issue of Resourcing SA was published in Spring 2015.
The magazine is printed quarterly, with features over the year
including timely articles on local mining and petroleum activity,
environmental topics, heritage themed articles, electricity prices in
SA, the nuclear fuel cycle, educational articles on mined materials
and profiles on community leaders and industry workers. A letters
to the editor page was added from the second issue to encourage
engagement and feedback.
SACOME compiled a large distribution list which included medical
and dental waiting rooms, regional and metropolitan businesses and
recreation centres, hotels and convention centres, airline lounges,
tertiary and secondary education facilities together with many
community members, leaders and groups across the State. This is
constantly evolving as SACOME aims for maximum engagement
across South Australia.
The magazine is distributed to all SACOME members including
mining and petroleum operators and developers, with bulk copies
sent to recreation areas in regional mines and petroleum facilities.
Leaders and employees within South Australia’s resources industry
like to see what their stakeholders are reading and enjoy the
overview of activity, innovations, and profiles on people in their
sector, often providing content themselves.
Resourcing SA is distributed to
10,000 recipients across SA and
read by thousands more - through
its online platform and display in
public areas.
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ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY
SA Resources Industry Awards
In 2016 SACOME introduced the inaugural South Australian Resources
Industry Awards. The goal of the awards is to recognise innovative
companies in South Australia’s minerals and energy industries who
have achieved, or are striving towards, commercial success.
Commercial success of businesses operating in the resources
sector provides a myriad of economic and social benefits to the
community. These awards were created to celebrate and promote
the achievements of the industry, providing another vehicle to share
the benefits of the industry with the media and community while
recognising and celebrating the commercial achievements of our
members.
Premier’s Community Excellence Awards in Mining
and Energy
The Premiers Community Excellence Awards showcase the leading
practice of the resources companies in corporate social responsibility.
SACOME is the lead promoter of the awards and hosts the awards
ceremony at the SACOME Annual Resources Industry Dinner.
Presented by Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Tom
Koutsantonis, the winning companies were recognised across three
categories in 2016: Excellence in Social Inclusion, Excellence in
Supporting Communities and Excellence in Leadership – Women in
Resources.
Winners of the two inaugural awards were announced at the SACOME
Annual Resources Industry Dinner held in April, in the presence of
Treasurer and Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, the Hon Tom
Koutsantonis MP. The awards were promoted and nominations sought
from December 2015.
Two winners took out the Statewide Super Innovation in Resources
Award; OZ Minerals for its Hydromet technology and Imp
Technologies for its super fine crushing technology.
Havilah Resources won the Ocean Partners Commercial Achievement
Award for its mining and funding agreement that saw the
development of its Portia mine. A high commendation was awarded
to Mechvac Engineering for its heap leach technology demonstration
plant.
SA Resources Industry Awards Sponsors
2016 Winners:
Excellence in Social Inclusion
Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd
OZ Minerals and Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal
Corporation
Excellence in Supporting Communities
Hillgrove Resources Limited and Kanmantoo Callington Community
Consultative Committee
BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation and Art Gallery of South
Australia
Excellence in Leadership – Women in Resources
Zonge Engineering & Research Organisation (Aust) Pty Ltd
Boral Resources Ltd received a high commendation for Excellence in
Leadership – Women in Resources.
Science Alive!
SACOME participated in the immensely popular Science Alive! event
for the second time in August 2015, with assistance from a number
of members including BHP Billiton, OZ Minerals, Santos, Valence
Industries, Iluka, Atlas Copco and Iron Road.
Science Alive is organised under the banner of National Science Week
and is held over three days at the Wayville Showgrounds. In 2015 the
event attracted around 25,000 children and adults. SACOME’s booth
provided information to high school students on Careers Day, and
interesting facts to students and parents over the weekend.
SACOME’s booth showed how mineral sands are used in everyday
items such as make-up, ceramic tiles, toothpaste, sunscreen, paint
and even foods, with a spiral vortex machine engaging children and
adults alike. Rock and minerals samples were on show, together with
an interactive sandstone porosity display to demonstrate oil & gas
science; a mineral exploration gravity and electromagnetic activity;
a display on the use of petroleum in everyday items; and activities to
demonstrate the processing of iron ore and how steel is made.
Science Alive! provides an excellent
opportunity to increase awareness of
the extensive use of mined materials, the
benefits of the resources industry and the
importance of the sector in SA.
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events & MEMBER INFORMATION
SACOME is the key provider of networking and information sharing events for South Australia’s
resources industry.
SACOME shares information with its members through regular
communications, our website and a large range of events. These
events, often free or heavily discounted for SACOME members, also
provide excellent opportunities to connect with South Australia’s
resources community or maintain relationships.
Breakfast Series 2016
The SACOME breakfast series provides its members with an exclusive
opportunity to hear updates direct from the Chief Executive
or Managing Director on industry projects and procurement
opportunities. With barista coffee on arrival and unassigned seating,
the breakfast series provided a relaxed and informal atmosphere to
maximise networking opportunities. This financial year attendance at
breakfasts averaged 115 guests.
Lunch Series 2016
SACOME lunches are open to everyone with members
receiving significant discounts. Over the financial year around
250 guests attended each event. A focus on networking
ensures many opportunities are provided including pre-lunch
drinks and ample time between courses and after the event.
Member communications
SACOME members need to be aware of SACOME’s activities, as
representative of their interests. Submissions and many policy initiatives
are summarised in the SACOME newsletter, which was re-designed
over the year for easier engagement. This fortnightly publication also
includes news on other SACOME initiatives and external information
relevant to our members. SACOME members also receive our media
releases, magazine and one off communications as required. Over the
year, SACOME personally met with the majority of members - essential
to fully understanding and assisting their businesses.
Seminars
SACOME’s member-only seminars and workshops focus on sharing
knowledge on specific topics. Over the 2015/16 year, topics included
entrepreneurship, nuclear fuel cycle, procurement and community
engagement.
Conferences
SACOME collaborated to provide two high value conferences over
the year, each now a highlight of the resources industry calendar and
ongoing joint initiatives. Both of these events provide excellent value
with superb catering and a fantastic program of speakers at a low price.
The GMUSG / SACOME regional conference and trade expo was held
in Port Augusta in August, with over 400 delegates and a program
that covered mining, oil & gas, nuclear energy, local government and
supplier presentations over a two day event.
The South Australian Exploration and Mining Conference, held in
December at the Adelaide Convention Centre, attracted a record
650 delegates in a single day conference featuring 20 concise
presentations and extensive networking opportunities. The popular
post conference drinks event was again a highlight of the event.
Annual Resources Industry Dinner
The 2016 Annual Resources Industry Dinner combined
a touch of gold, a splash of glitter, a host of fabulous
networking, entertainment and fine dining to celebrate with
colleagues and friends. A total of 475 guests attended the
dinner to celebrate the industry and the achievements of
winners in the inaugural South Australian Resources Industry
Awards and the Premier’s Community in Excellence Awards in
Mining and Energy.
SACOME’s conference collaborations are
highly regarded by industry and government
in South Australia and exceptionally
well attended by participants in the local
industry. Interstate guests made up 10%
of delegates at the 2016 South Australian
Exploration and Mining Conference.
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member PROMOTION
SPONSORSHIP
SACOME members have many opportunities to promote their business with the South Australian
resources industry.
Over the year, SACOME held a total of 22 events, some open and
others exclusive to members, with many members using these
opportunities to forge new relationships and market their businesses.
Many members took up sponsorship packages to market their brand
and support for the sector.
published as feature articles. The magazine also provided many
articles featuring our members and their services, together with key
people in their business. SACOME members receive heavy discounts
on advertising in the magazine, with advertising included with many
sponsorship packages and at the higher levels of membership.
SACOME thanks all of
our 2016 sponsors,
including our annual
sponsors:
Magazine
Members regularly sent in items for inclusion in our magazine,
Resourcing SA, distributed to 10,000 people across South Australia.
Some of these stories were included in the news section with others
New member introductions
All new members were introduced at a SACOME lunch including
an announcement of their services and logo recognition, also
acknowledged via twitter.
Service Providers Directory
Members who partner with the minerals and petroleum industry to
provide goods and services are invited to contribute to our online
service providers’ directory, accessed through the SACOME website.
The directory is a resource for members to promote their capabilities,
can be updated at any time and is searchable.
Seminars
SACOME held seven free member-only seminars over the 2015/16
financial year, providing members with timely and valued information
(refer to page 29) while giving members the opportunity to present
or hold an event at their premises, showcasing their expertise and
services.
Sponsorship
SACOME’s suite of sponsorship opportunities grew over the year, with
a variety of options available to suit most budgets. SACOME members
were able to sponsor events, awards and a variety of initiatives reported
on in this publication, supporting SACOME’s activities and the industry’s
growth while providing exceptional opportunities for members to partner
with the State’s resources industry and demonstrate their affiliation.
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MEMBERSHIP
SACOME’s stakeholders are diverse, including government, media, other industry bodies,
Industry Members
educational institutions and the broader community. Over the 2015-16 financial year our
collaborations increased, but our key stakeholders remain our members.
SACOME exists to serve its members. Through the engagement
and support of SA’s explorers, developers, producers and industry
partners we are able to assist the resources industry grow, prosper
and strengthen the South Australian economy.
As at 30 June 2016, SACOME had 223 financial members,
comprising 45 industry members, 164 industry partners and 14
associate members. Membership fees were unchanged over the
2015/16 financial year.
SACOME Membership Categories 2015/16
Core industry members
Level 1A: Global Revenue >$50bn
Level 1B: Global revenue >$10bn - $50bn
Level 1C: Global revenue >$2bn - $10bn
Ind Level 1D: Global revenue >$500m - $2bn
Ind Level 1E: Global Revenue >$100m - $500m
Ind Level 1F: Global Revenue >$50m - $100m
Ind Level 1G: Global Revenue >$20m - $50m
Ind Level 1H: Global Revenue >$0m - $20m
Level 2: Explorer or Developing with production outside of SA
Level 3: Developing with no production
Level 4: Junior explorer or extractive

MEMBERSHIP
Industry Partners
Members for over 20 years
Cavill Power Products
Epic Energy
Finlaysons
Members for over 15 years
Alexander & Symonds
MSM Legal
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
Members for over 10 years
Aggreko
Bureau Veritas Minerals
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Lucas Total Contract Solutions
Paydirt Media Pty Limited
PwC Services
Members for over 5 years
Adventure 4WD
AMC Consultants
ANZ
Asiaworld Shipping Services
Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation
Australia
Ausco Modular
AusIndustry
Australian Camp Services
Australian Civil & Mining Training
Australian Groundwater Technologies
Australian Training Alliance
Austwide Mining Title Management Pty Ltd
Buschutz Engineering Pty Limited
CAPS Australia Pty Limited
Color On Demand
Community Engagement Group Australia
Pty Limited
Complete Personnel
DMAW Lawyers
Draeger Safety Pacific Pty Limited
EBS Ecology
Electranet
Exact Mining Services Pty Ltd
EY
Flinders Port Holdings Pty Ltd
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
Pty Limited
KSB Australia Pty Limited
Max Crane & Equipment Hire
Minter Ellison Lawyers
Qube Logistics (SA) Pty Ltd & Qube Ports &
Bulk Division Pty Ltd
Red Earth Training Solutions
RPS Aquaterra
SA Power Networks
Sharp Airlines
SRA Information Technology
The University of Adelaide
Thiess Pty Limited
Tonkin Consulting
University College London
University of South Australia
Watpac Civil and Mining Pty Limited
Watsons Lawyers
Yaran Business Services Pty Limited
Members
Fyfe Pty Limited
Alliance Airlines
Ammjohn
Andrew Minns Consulting
Anson Solutions
Aquamate
ASC Training & Development Pty Ltd
Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
Auspace
Australian Institute of Management
Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)
B & N Saunders Pty Ltd
Barker Wentworth
Basetec Services
BGC Contracting
BioCentral / PolyCom
Budd Exploration Drilling
Career Employment Group
Carey Training
Challenger Geological Services Pty Ltd
CIGWELD P/L - Victor Technologies
Comm8
Cooe
Cor Cooling
Corporate Air
Corporate Aircraft Charter
Corporate Protection Australia Group
Crane Services
Datanet Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
Deep Exploration Technologies CRC
Dialight ILS Australia
Dynapumps
DynCorp (Aust.) Pty Limited
Easternwell Minerals
ECM
Eco Building Supplies Pty Ltd
Ecology and Heritage Partners
EMAC Systems
Esco Corporation
ESRI Australia
Eurofins
ExoDrill Pty Ltd
Fire Safe Services Pty Ltd
FMG Engineering
Frazer- Nash Consultancy
Fugro Spatial Systems
Global Pipe Australia
Go Green Consulting
GPA Engineering Pty Ltd
Honeywell Process Solutions
IMP Technologies
Inforrm Pty Ltd
Intract - Indigenous Contractors
ISS International
JBS&G
Joy Global (Aus) Surface Pty Ltd
JWPM
Kalari
Kerry Logistics
Land Access & Management Services
LBW Environmental Projects
Lee Quality Solutions
Leske Transport Pty Ltd
Lester Franks Survey & Geographical Pty Ltd
LHD Group Australia P/L
LogiCamms
McMahon Services
Mechvac Engineering
Mining for Greatness
Monopoly Property Group
Mumford Commercial Consulting
Nature Foundation SA Inc
Navitas Careers & Internships - Adelaide
NHP Electrical Engineering Products
Nile Exploration Pty Ltd
Novafast
Pentagon Freight Services Pty Ltd
Petro Diamond Australia Pty Ltd
R A English & Co
Resources & Engineering Skills Alliance
(RESA)
Robin Johnson Engineering Pty Ltd
Rockwell Automation Pty Ltd
Rossair Charter
RREDD Group
Safety Culture Development
Schlam Engineering
SGF Group
Sigma Cranes Pty Ltd
Sims Metal Management S.A.
Sitemed (O.T. Private Pty Ltd)
Skin Patrol
SME Gateway SA/NT
South Australian Museum
Southcott Pty Limited
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering
Limited (SCEE)
Street Fleet Pty Ltd
TAFE SA
Thrifty
Turner & Townsend
UGL Limited
UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd
Value Adviser Associates
VEGA Australia Pty Ltd
Vipac Engineers & Scientists Pty Ltd
Viva Energy Australia
Wattyl Protective Coatings
Win Attachments Pty Ltd
Work Visa Lawyers
Workpac Industrial
Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
Zinfra Pty Ltd
Associate Members
Adrian Pederick
Andrew Andrejewkskis
Ann Stewart
Colin Lake
Dave Thomas
Egon Pederson
Roger Goldsworthy
Ivan Steed
Kevin Wills
Lindsay Curtis
Peter Bradshaw
Rob Gibb
Roger Higgins
Tim Zwierson
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Leading growth and prosperity for South Australians
through a strong resources industry
The front cover of this report depicts the three pillars of
SACOME’s strategic plan: Policy, Community and Members. The
puzzle theme of this year’s report represents SACOME’s many
diverse activities, all essential pieces of the bigger picture as
we strive to work with our members to deliver a safe, enduring,
valued and profitable resources industry for South Australia.
South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy
Mines And Energy House
290 Glen Osmond Road
Fullarton, SA 5063
Telephone +61 8 8202 9999
Fax +61 8 8202 9900
Email sacome@sacome.org.au
www.sacome.org.au
www.dirttv.com.au