The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition ( QME ) has announced that BMA CQ Rescue is an official charity partner of the 2026 event.
Held in the heart of one of Australia’s most active mining regions, the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition ( QME ) brings together the people, technologies and services that support safe and productive mining operations.
A key part of this ecosystem is emergency response, which is why the event has partnered with a critical emergency aeromedical services organisation.
BMA CQ Rescue delivers rapid-response helicopter rescue operations to some of the Queensland’s most remote and high-risk environments.
Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the organisation plays a vital role in responding to medical emergencies and serious incidents where rapid intervention can make a lifesaving difference.
BMA CQ Rescue general manager, Lisa Martin, said the partnership with QME is a natural alignment of values.
“Many of the environments we respond to are remote and high-risk, including mining sites and other isolated locations, where time and distance can have a direct impact on patient outcomes,” Martin said.
“As a community-funded service, partnerships like this help raise awareness of the scale of our operations and the resources required to keep them going. Every mission we fly is made possible through donations and ongoing community support.”
Attendees, exhibitors and partners will have opportunities to engage with the organisation and contribute to initiatives that help ensure its services remain available to the communities and industries that rely on them.
The partnership highlights the close connection between mining, regional communities and frontline emergency services, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in maintaining safe and resilient operations across Central and North Queensland.
“We look forward to being part of QME 2026 and connecting with attendees and exhibitors on the day, while sharing more about the work we carry out across Central and North Queensland,” Martin said.
QME 2026 is not just another exhibition, it’s a chance to engage with people, technologies, and services that keep mining operations safe and thriving.
Over three action-packed days, the QME conference will explore topics including the future of coal, metals, and minerals; the push toward more sustainable mining; and the latest thinking in safety, mental health, and workforce wellbeing.
Prime Creative Media show director of mining events, Rebecca Todesco, said the QME 2026 is a key opportunity for the mining industry.
“If you want to know where the industry’s heading, QME is the place to be; simple as that,” Todesco said.
“Three days, hundreds of exhibitors, new tech across the expansive expo: QME is a powerhouse of innovation for Queensland’s mining industry.
“We’ll be working closely with our industry partners and tapping into the editorial strength of our leading publications to bring together an insightful, impactful conference.”
With BMA CQ Rescue as an official charity partner, attendees can also support vital emergency services that save lives across Central and North Queensland.
Get your tickets to QME at primecreative.eventsair.com/qme2026/att-reg/
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