The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) has received significant industry backing ahead of its return to Mackay in July 2026, with the Queensland Resources Council returning as an official association partner.
As a leading voice for the state’s resources sector and a peak industry association, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) plays a critical role in advocating for a sustainable regulatory environment and promoting excellence in health, safety, environmental performance, diversity, and industry leadership.
QRC’s support marks a significant milestone in QME’s evolution as a platform for not only showcasing innovation but also shaping the future direction of the industry.
Chief Executive Officer, Janette Hewson, said the event highlights the resources sector as a major direct contributor to the Mackay regional economy and its significant flow-on benefits to local supply chains supporting new and existing businesses.
“QME is now a major event on the Queensland resources calendar and, as the industry’s peak body, QRC is proud to be involved as the official association partner,” Ms Hewson said.
“The exhibition also takes the resources sector to the wider public and shares the innovation and world best practices that are homegrown in Queensland resources sector.
“QRC encourages industry members to get behind this event which is being held in the heart of one of Queensland’s powerhouse resources regions.
“I am looking forward to QRC playing a part in QME 2026, showcasing what’s best about our sector and the opportunities we have to secure a strong future for the industry as global demand continues for all of our commodities,” Ms Hewson said.
Ms Hewson will deliver a keynote address as part of the QME Conference program and QRC will also have a presence in the exhibition to engage directly with industry stakeholders on the ground.
Held in Mackay, the heart of Queensland’s mining sector, QME has long been the state’s premier mining exhibition. Now entering its fourth decade, it remains Australia’s largest regional mining event and a key meeting place for industry professionals from across the country and beyond.
Following a highly successful rebooking phase, QME 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest in the event’s history, with many major suppliers already confirmed to return, including:
ATOM, Brooks/XCMG, Busch ANZ, EATON, Endress & Hauser, Flexco, Hidrive, Hitachi, Hoses24, MATO Australia, Radical Torque Solutions, Sime Darby Group, Regal Rexnord, MOTION, and WEG Industries.
QME 2026 will once again feature hundreds of exhibitors, live demonstrations, and a comprehensive conference program tackling key sector topics, including workforce development, safety innovation, and productivity.
The popular QME Mining Pavilion will also return, providing a dedicated space for mining companies and contractors to share insights, showcase initiatives, and connect with the broader supply chain.
QME 2026 will take place in July 2026 at the Mackay Showgrounds. For more information or to get involved, visit: www.qmeexpo.com.au/getinvolved