SACOME Annual Report 2016-17

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