Queensland’s Moranbah North mines rescue team have been named overall winners at the 2024 Australian Underground Mines Rescue competition that was held at Chain Valley Colliery near Newcastle yesterday.
The annual event brings together the top mines rescue teams to demonstrate their expertise and commitment to safety in the mining industry.
Four teams from NSW, each having won their respective regional competitions, and four teams from Queensland mining teams (also decided by a series of competitions), competed for the 2024 title.
The MG3 Appin team (Southern Mines Rescue, NSW) were runners-up, followed by Centennial Coal’s Springvale team (Western Mines Rescue, NSW) who took out third place.
Moranbah North Mines Rescue team proved their resilience and dedication by securing their spot at the Australian nationals after a hard-fought qualification in the State Cup in September. Remarkably, they achieved this just a day before flying to Colombia to compete in an international competition, showcasing their skills among top global contenders. Returning home, they clinched the national title, and their impressive performance has now earned them an invitation to compete at the next international competition in Zambia.
Now in its 60th year, the competition features a series of challenging scenarios that replicate real life emergencies faced in mining operations in both underground and surface environments.
Teams were assessed on their technical skills, teamwork and communications as they navigated simulated incidents such as hazard awareness, underground search and rescue, first aid and firefighting.
The competition not only highlights the critical skills required for emergency response but also fosters camaraderie and teamwork among participants from across the two states.
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