Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE)
Key takeaways
- Category: Automation & Robotics, Fabrication & Machining, Mining Software
- Based in: Mackay Queensland, Paget Queensland, Moranbah Queensland and 1 more location
- Serves: Australia
- Certified: Fire & Safety Australia RTO #22250, Down Under Training & Consulting RTO 30820, ISO standards (referenced in context of…
The Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) was established to connect the brightest minds in research, technology, education and METS to shape the resources sector of the future. The physical hub of RCOE is a central facility located in Mackay, Queensland, supported by multiple satellite extensions with a global scope. These extensions include both actual and virtual spaces that provide a platform for the development of innovative solutions for the resources sector.
The RCOE’s focus is to drive innovation, collaboration and advancement in the mining industry on a global scale. The organisation was born of strong partnerships between industry, governments, education providers, researchers, and community. Through this collaboration, the RCOE provides facilities for all things relating to resource development, with an underground mine simulated training and testing facility, emerging technology capabilities, quality training and conference facilities.
The mission is to connect the brightest minds in research, technology, education and METS to shape the resources sector of the future. The purpose is to be globally recognised as the hub of higher-level thinking for all things related to the resources sector, thereby creating significant regional economic value and demonstrating exceptional social value in communities.
Stage 2 development includes the Future Industries Hub, a collaborative space to solve industry problems with technical, digital and immersive capabilities. The hub includes a pilot processing plant to support the emerging new economy minerals sector, helping to transition and support activities around critical minerals, reprocessing of tailings and other precious metals. The pilot plant will support the development of new and improved methods for processing minerals, enabling pilot-scale demonstration of new technologies and assisting companies to increase mining yields and decrease associated costs.
Stage 3 involves the Isaac Resource Excellence Precinct in Moranbah, Queensland, designed to develop a more skilled and diversified workforce including deeper First Nations partnerships, to power the Isaac region and energise the world. The precinct aims to grow and diversify the industry, strengthen ESG credentials and protect the environment, foster coexistence and sustainable communities, ensure strong and genuine First Nations partnerships, build a safe and resilient future workforce, and improve regulatory efficiency.
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Company details
- Projects and clients
- RCOE Stage 2 Future Industries Hub at Paget Queensland focusing on incubating new industries including pilot processing plant for critical minerals and tailings reprocessing, RCOE Stage 3 Isaac Resource Excellence Precinct in Moranbah Queensland for workforce development and diversification, Decarbonisation Accelerated Project in partnership with Greater Whitsunday Alliance and Local Buying Foundation to support business decarbonisation pathways, Pit to Port Resource Circularity Project with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Caval Ridge Mine and Hay Point Coal Terminal in Queensland, Bowen Basin Circularity Consortium in partnership with Coreo and Queensland Government Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Post-Mining Land Use Reimagine Rehab initiative for repurposing legacy mining lands in Greater Whitsunday region, Queensland Circular Economy (Industry-Research) Innovation Grant program with six successful applicants including NutriCQ (Proserpine), Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc (Greater Whitsunday), JMJ Tyre Recycling (Mackay), CQUniversity sustainable concrete and Whitsunday Glass Roads projects, Queensland Resources & Innovation Expo with 50+ exhibiting companies
- Scale
- Underground Simulator Full Size 1753 sqm maximum capacity 55 people, Heading 1/2/3 each 451 sqm maximum capacity 15 people each, Heading 4 80 sqm maximum capacity 10 people, Training Room 1 49 sqm capacity 15-20 people, Training Room 2 49 sqm capacity 15-20 people, Training Room 3 70 sqm capacity 24-30 people, Training Room 4 70 sqm capacity 24-30 people, Training Rooms 1+2 combined 98 sqm capacity 30-40 people, Training Rooms 3+4 combined 142 sqm capacity 30-60 people, Foyer as Function Centre 100 sqm maximum capacity 120 people, Executive Boardroom capacity 10 people, Small Meeting Room capacity 5 people, VR Laboratory 46 sqm capacity 12 people, Hot Desk maximum 4 individual workstations, Future Industries Hub office tenancies approximately 14 sqm fully furnished private offices, Rear Carpark/Hardstand large outdoor area flexible capacity, 20 years
- Also worth knowing
- The RCOE's charter commits to being a catalyst for connecting resources excellence in the region and around the world, promoting genuine collaboration to deliver ground-breaking solutions for industry problems, empowering research and development to accelerate ideas to commercialisation, facilitating education and training the resources workforce of the future, and involving communities in collective strategy about the resource sector. Board includes Tony Caruso as Chair with 30+ years in Australian resources sector and former CEO of ASX-listed mining services company. Board directors include Shane McDowall with 15+ years underground coal operations experience and former Principal Technology & Automation at Anglo American driving remote longwall strategies. The facility houses an operational underground mine simulator. The RCOE manages or supports various major projects across the Greater Whitsunday region demonstrating innovation and collaboration across traditional and emerging sectors.
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Where is Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) listed in the directory?
Automation & Robotics 189 companies Fabrication & Machining 253 companies Mining Software 343 companiesFrequently asked questions
What does Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) supply?
Research and development, training, conference facilities, workspace rental, venue hire for workshops and events, VR safety training modules, underground mine simulator training, technology incubation, industry collaboration and problem-solving, circular economy innovation support, decarbonisation pathway support, workforce development and education, pilot mineral processing plant services, Spaces for Hire featuring hybrid and in-person collaborative experiences
Where is Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) based?
Mackay Queensland, Paget Queensland, Moranbah Queensland, Isaac Region Queensland This is the head office; contact them for the full territory they cover.
Which industries does Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) work in?
Mining, coal, critical minerals, metals, resources sector, emerging new economy minerals, tailings reprocessing, precious metals, agriculture, sugar, biofutures
What equipment or products does Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) offer?
Driftrunner Operating LHD, QDS attachments (bucket and forks), 1050 conveyor, Timber LinknLock supports, VR headsets (six units), VR training modules library (15 modules), CommBox interactive whiteboards, pilot processing plant (Flexi-Lab), NAUTITECH, PowerQub
What certifications does Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) hold?
Fire & Safety Australia RTO #22250, Down Under Training & Consulting RTO 30820, ISO standards (referenced in context of welding and fabrication), ISO 23875
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