VOTE NOW: Qld’s Mightiest Miner of 2024
The hunt for the state’s mightiest miner has begun with more than 80 fit, fabulous and hard working men and women vying for the title. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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From electricians and heavy machine operators to drillers, fitters and underground miners, our state is home to many hard working miners.
Whether they are FIFO, DIDO, or living close to the mining site, their work and dedication does not go unnoticed.
We want to give a shout out to our men and women in the mines, and in a light hearted competition, find Queensland’s mightiest miner of 2024, with more than 80 nominees in the running.
There can, however, only be one winner so be sure to have your voice heard.
It’s time to vote to decide who will take home the coveted “mightiest miner” crown! Look through the gallery: CLICK HERE to browse our gallery of dedicated nominees.
The poll will stay open until midnight on Thursday, July 4.
Cast your vote in the poll below:
Good luck to the nominees-
Keiryn Archer: Pressure Welder for Downer at Rio Tinto
Josh Metcalf: Electrician at Whitehaven, Blackwater Mine
Dan Clarke: Blast Hole Driller for Drillpro on Rig 24, Western Queensland
Malcolm Lambell: all-rounder working for Nitschke Energy at the Bowen Basement
Chaim Bartholdt: Heavy Machine Operator at Curragh Mine, Blackwater for Golding
Matthew Rackerman: Heavy Machine operator at Curragh mine, Blackwater
Daniel Euston: Seal Crew underground miner at Ensham Mine, Emerald.
Jayke Ehmann: Panel Production underground miner at Ensham Mine, Emerald.
Trevor Jordan: Underground coal miner at the Grosvenor Coal Mine, Moranbah.
Wayne Partridge: Underground Deputy at Moranbah North Mine
Steven Poznik: Underground Miner at the Dugald River Mine, Northern Queensland
James Fegatilli: Leading hand of his crew and miner driver in underground coal at the Bowen Basin
Michael Yeats: Heavy Equipment Operator for Buma Mining at Nanango Coal Mine
Daniel Bowker: Electrician for QTEM at Curragh Mine, Blackwater.
Scott Crane: Superintendent at the Lake Vermont Mine
Jacob McCabe: field maintenance electrician and part time supervisor at the BMA Blackwater Mine
Radar Duffield: Underground fitter at Carborough Downs Mine.
Celise Erin-Fing: Field Service Administrator/Fleet Controller at Hastings Deering
Cameron Dejager: Mechanical fitter at FMG, Port Hedland
Lloyd Bull: Site Manager for Thiess Australia at Sonoma Mine
Zenith Berrill: Conveyor Technician/ Belt splicer for Continental Conveyors
Neil Collard: Diesel fitter and director of Neil’s Heavy Diesel, BMA Blackwater Mine
Andrew Jeffrey: Underground drill specialist for Maintenance Techniques
Bill Lalic: Mechanical Fitter for D. A. C Mining
Justin Connaghan-Harris: Laboratory Technician at Osborne Mines, Dajarra
Nigel Kuipers: Eagle Drilling
Glen McDonald: Dozer Operator at Batchfire mine, Biloela
Nicholas Pianeda: Mining Contractor at Radlink Communications
Luke Row: Excavator Operator for Buma
Josh Hultgren: Underground Longwall Operator for HD Mining at Oaky North Mine, Bowen Basin
Tegan Buckley: Truck Operator at the Bowen Basin
Ashley Louise: Pit Operator for HSE at the South Walker Creek Mine, Strathfield
Jack Morrison: Drill and Blast Crew- Shotfirer at Olive Downs Complex
Colin Beavis: Coal mining Loader Operator at Peak Downs Mine
Justin Locher: Auto Electrician for JMACS Auto Electrics at Hail Creek Mine
Dean Fielding: Electrician at the Bowen Basin
Michael McAlpine: Underground Mechanical Fitter for Fenner Dunlop Mackay
Matt Shields: Underground Electrician at Moranbah Mine
Matt Jackson: Underground Fitter at North Goonyella Mine
Sean ‘Robbo’ Robinson: Mighty Number 1 Dozer Operator at Wilkie Creek Coal Mine.
Josh Quin: Tyre Fitter along various mines at the Bowen Basin
Raymond Dan: Rigger supervisor for Ausgroup in Mackay.
Tiffany Holmes: Truck/ Water Cart operator at Peak Downs Mine
Bandy Bongo: Truck Operator at Peak Downs Mine
Nadiya Dowson: Truck Operator at Peak Downs Mine
Daniel Portell: Dozer Operator at Peak Downs Mine
Mathew Brooks: Underground miner for Anglo American at Aquila Mine.
Angus Stewart: Airleg Miner at George Fisher Mine.
Ray Johnston: Water Treatment Technician at Blackwater Mine
Levi Francis: Underground coal miner for Ironbark at Bowen Basin
Lachlan Jackson: Driller at the Snowy Hydro
Ken Deakes: Underground supervisor for BlackRock at Carborough Downs Mine
Luke Stenhouse: Plumber at Blackwater mine
Ellie Haynes: Miner for Fidler Industrial
Deon Hayes: Workshop Diesel Fitter for Fitzroy Mining
Isaac Dickinson: Geologist at Glencore Coal
TJ Le’Mon: Contract Manager/HSE Manager in PNG for Quest Exploration Drilling
Michael Wilson: Underground Health and Safety Manager at Mount Isa Mines
Mitchell Carter: Miner Driver at the Oaky Creek North Underground Mines
Ryan Goudie: Boilermaker at Baralaba Coal Mine
Gerald Vandaele: Underground Coal miner at Oaky North Coal Mine
Scott Erntner: HR manager and cleaner at BMA Blackwater
Bronwyn Kidd: Auto Electrician at Caval Ridge, Moranbah
Jason Bird: Machine Operator at Dawson Mine, Moura
Kurt Jones: Driller at Coldwell Drilling, Coppabella
Morgan Webster: Electrician at the Jellinbah Mine (Bluff – Tropic of Capricorn)
Amanda Brown: Heavy Machinery Operator at Dawson Mine, Moura
Christopher Brown: Dragline Operator at Dawson Mine, Moura
Jackson Paulson: Driller at Lucas Drilling, Moranbah
Cassady Howie: Operator at South Walker Creek Coal Mine
Greg Parter: Heavy Diesel Fitter for MADD industries Qld at Blair Athol, South Walker Creek Mine, Poitrel
Mitchell Huth: Mine Rescue Captain and Rehab Specialist at Meandu Coal Mine
Mark Lund: Longwall Mechanical Fitter at Broadmeadow Mine
Parri Argow: Electrician for AB power at Curragh Mine, Blackwater
Shannon Galley: Leading Hand at Sonoma Mine
Warren Zurvas: Dust Suppression Operator for Buma at Blackwater Mine
Dominik Smith: Site Services worker at Qmag, Parkhurst
Jason Gaerlan: HSET Coordinator at the Eloise Copper Mine
Adam Brady: Advanced Miner Operator at the Sojitz Gregory Crinum Mine
Hemi Boynton: Underground Development Coal Miner at the Anglo American Grosvenor Mine, Moranbah
Kurt Waddell: Floatation Operator at Mount Carlton Gold Mine
Rhani Sim: Blast Technician for Orica, Townsville
Gregory Gray: Underground Operator and Mentor at Broadmeadows Underground Mine, Moranbah
Matt Gleeson: Longwall Electrical Contractor and Director of MG Electrical
Henry Kath: Senior Heavy Lift Specialist Craning Superintendent at the QWest big lift team
Mark Keller: Underground Operator at Ensham Mine, Comet
and Kijana Meulman: Diesel Fitter at Lake Vermont Mine.
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