SACOME Annual Report 2016-17
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<strong>2016</strong>-<strong>17</strong> HIGHLIGHTS<br />
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ACCC authorisation to bulk buy power<br />
According to Australian Energy Market Operator data in <strong>2016</strong>-<strong>17</strong>, South Australia<br />
had the most volatile and expensive wholesale electricity prices in Australia and<br />
affordable long-term contracts were not available. <strong>SACOME</strong> received approval<br />
from the ACCC for 22 companies to aggregate their load to improve bargaining<br />
position and establish more cost competitive supply contracts; and potentially<br />
apply downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices.<br />
<strong>SACOME</strong> members are the largest contributors to copper and uranium<br />
production in Australia<br />
Copper<br />
South Australia 31%<br />
Queensland 28%<br />
New South Wales 22%<br />
Western Australia 19%*<br />
Uranium<br />
South Australia 73%<br />
Northern Territory 27%<br />
SA hosts 25% of the world’s uranium resources and 80% of Australia’s uranium<br />
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SAcome Together<br />
Over 250 across sector representatives came together to celebrate SA’s ability to<br />
collaborate to generate new investment, create jobs and encourage imagination<br />
and innovation at <strong>SACOME</strong>’s annual gala. The event aimed to ensure SA’s future<br />
prosperity remains front and centre.<br />
The evening featured the presentation of the highly anticipated Premier’s<br />
Community Excellence Awards in Mining & Energy. Congratulations are<br />
extended to:<br />
o Excellence in Supporting Communities - winner BHP Olympic Dam<br />
o Excellence in Leadership (Women in Resources) - commendation to BHP<br />
Olympic Dam<br />
o Excellence in Social Inclusion - joint winners Iluka Resources and OZ Minerals/<br />
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation<br />
<strong>SACOME</strong> raised nearly $5,000 through a Silent Auction held on the night, with<br />
proceeds shared between two member not-for-profits: Nature Foundation SA<br />
and Lifeline Adelaide.<br />
Mining Acts review<br />
In its submission, <strong>SACOME</strong> sought changes to the framework of the Mining Act,<br />
to make it workable for miners and the SA community. Key recommendations<br />
include:<br />
o Modernisation of processes to improve operational efficiencies and make<br />
clearer for all stakeholders<br />
o Streamlining of the mining lease approvals process to make it more workable<br />
for industry and transparent for stakeholders<br />
o Improving access to land to ensure the process is efficient and affordable for<br />
all parties<br />
Dirt TV (<strong>2016</strong>)<br />
Dirt TV is an innovative video competition for Year 7-12 students which entered<br />
its fourth year in <strong>2016</strong>. The competition engaged student groups who created<br />
a video profiling what mining and energy means to them. Entries highlighted<br />
various concepts within the resources sector including; economic growth,<br />
employment opportunities, and consumer use of mining products.<br />
Josh Langman from Westminster School won the $5,000 BHP Billiton Best Overall<br />
Video, in addition to the $1,000 Heathgate Resources People’s Choice Award for<br />
his video.<br />
Winners<br />
BHP Billiton Best Overall Entry<br />
Josh Langman, Westminster School – Mining, but wait there’s more!<br />
Heathgate Resources People’s Choice Award<br />
Josh Langman, Westminster School – Mining, but wait there’s more!<br />
Santos Best Director Award<br />
Sebastian Deverson, St Johns Grammar – It’s our future<br />
Best Writing Award<br />
Alice McVann, Loreto College – Mining and Technology<br />
Best Music Award<br />
Jordan Miegel and Oliver Douglas, St Johns Grammar – Mining the music of life<br />
Special Commendation (writing)<br />
Liliana Carletti, Pedare Christian College – Thank you mining<br />
Special Commendation (animation)<br />
Daniel Simmonds, Salisbury East High School – What mining means for people<br />
*Source: Department of Industry <strong>2016</strong>CY figures<br />
1 Source: Department of State Development<br />
4 South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy<br />
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