Mining Magazine Awards 2025

The Mining Magazine Awards for 2025 are officially open and accepting nominations across 13 categories.

The Mining Magazine Awards celebrate the best in mining technology, equipment, innovation and skills, and honour the exceptional people who drive the industry.

If you believe a company, organisation or person deserves the highest mining industry acclaim, enter now, for free, at: https://miningmagazine.aspermont-marketing.com/mm-awards-nominations-2025

Nominations close at midnight on June 23, 2025.

Winners will be announced online and in the November 2025 print edition of Mining Magazine. Nominations are limited to one entry per category per person.

Mining Magazine Awards 2025 categories

Technology and Innovation

This award highlights mining companies or individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry through technological advancements. It recognises the development or implementation of innovative mining methods, equipment, or software that enhance efficiency, safety, or productivity.

Who should apply:

Mining companies that have made significant contributions to the industry through technological advancements.
Individuals or teams within mining companies who have developed or implemented innovative mining methods, equipment, or software.
Companies that have introduced groundbreaking technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, or productivity in mining operations.
Startups or technology firms that have introduced disruptive solutions to address challenges in the mining industry.
Organisations that have successfully integrated digitalisation, automation, or artificial intelligence into their mining processes.

Safety Excellence

This award honours mining companies that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to protecting their workforce and fostering a culture of safety. It rewards companies that can demonstrate they have developed comprehensive safety protocols, developed innovative training programs, and continuously improved operational practices to ensure the well-being of their employees.

Who should apply:

Mining companies that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to protecting the health and safety of their workforce.
Companies that have developed comprehensive safety protocols and implemented effective safety management systems.
Organisations that have successfully fostered a culture of safety and provided ongoing safety training and education to employees.
Projects or initiatives that have introduced innovative technologies or practices to improve safety in mining operations.
Companies that have achieved significant reductions in accident rates and improved overall safety performance.

Tailings Innovation

This award honours mining, equipment and technology (METS) companies that have achieved groundbreaking advancements in tailings management. By demonstrating exceptional innovation, this organisation has significantly improved environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and community well-being. Their pioneering approach to tailings management will exemplify sustainable practices, setting a new benchmark for responsible resource extraction.

Who should apply:

Mining companies that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in their approach to tailings management.
Companies that have developed new processes and have a proven record of reducing the footprint of their tailings.
Organisations that have clear accountability frameworks with checks and balances to ensure day-to-day management and emergency response mechanisms are in place.
Innovative technologies or practices that have improved tailings management.
Companies that have incorporated closure considerations into the design, construction, and operational phases of the mine to ensure long-term stability of closed facilities.

Software Excellence

This award recognises providers who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in creating solutions that have transformed the mining industry.

Who should apply:

Suppliers of software solutions that enhance sustainability and operational efficiency in mining practices.
Organisations that have developed reliable software solutions that prioritise safety in mining operations.
Mining companies that have achieved impressive metrics by integrating software into their operations.
Tools that are best-in-class for data management, asset management and digital twins.

Net Zero Achievement

This is a new award that celebrates those in the mining industry achieving tangible results in the journey towards net zero. This might be a mining company that has undertaken a bold electrification strategy, an equipment manufacturer that has developed a game-changing innovation to help miners cut emissions, or an individual that has driven sustainability in their organisation.

Who should apply:

Mining companies that have introduced groundbreaking processes and systems to reduce carbon emissions.
Equipment manufacturers that have developed groundbreaking innovations to support miners in their sustainability goals.
Companies demonstrating measurable progress toward net-zero goals across their value chains.
Research institutions conducting groundbreaking research in sustainable mining technologies and practices.
Partnerships or consortia involving multiple stakeholders (e.g., mining companies, technology providers, government bodies) working on large-scale decarbonization initiatives.
Professionals driving change through leadership, innovation, or technical expertise in net-zero mining.

Fleet Excellence

This is an award for equipment manufacturers and technology providers that have designed and manufactured mining fleet vehicles, fleet management tools or equipment with exceptional performance, safety features, and environmental sustainability features.

Who should apply:

Original equipment manufacturers that have changed the game with efficient, ergonomic, sustainable fleets that boost productivity and drive innovation and operational excellence.
Technology providers offering innovative solutions such as fleet management software, automation technologies, or AI-driven systems to enhance fleet operations and data-driven decision-making in mining.
Mining companies that operate fleets for mining operations and have demonstrated innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in fleet management. This could include efforts like adopting hybrid or electric vehicles, optimising fuel efficiency, or implementing emission reduction strategies.

Mineral Processing

Mining Magazine's Mineral Processing Award recognises outstanding advancements in mineral processing technologies that drive the mining industry forward. This prestigious award honours those who elevate the efficiency, sustainability, and value creation in mineral extraction and refinement.

Who should apply:

Mining companies and organisations that have implemented innovative mineral processing techniques or technologies in their operations.
Technology providers that have developed groundbreaking mineral processing solutions for the mining industry.
Research institutions and universities that have made significant contributions to advancing mineral processing technologies.
Individuals or teams who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in the field of mineral processing.

Drill and Blast

Mining Magazine's sister title GeoDrilling International's Drill and Blast Award recognises groundbreaking advancements in drilling and blasting technologies. This prestigious award honours those who push the boundaries of efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility in mineral extraction.

Who should apply:

Mining companies and organisations that have implemented innovative drilling and blasting techniques or technologies in their operations.
Technology providers that have developed groundbreaking drilling and blasting solutions for the mining industry.
Research institutions and universities that have made significant contributions to advancing drilling and blasting technologies.
Individuals or teams who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in the field of drilling and blasting.

Bulk Handling

Mining Magazine's Bulk Handling Award recognises exceptional achievements in the efficient and sustainable handling of bulk materials across the mining industry. This award honours those who excel in optimising material flow, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing safety standards.

Who should apply:

Mining companies and organisations that have implemented innovative bulk handling systems or technologies in their operations.
Technology providers that have developed groundbreaking bulk handling solutions for the mining industry.
Research institutions and universities that have made significant contributions to advancing bulk handling technologies.
Individuals or teams who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in the field of bulk handling.

Exploration Excellence

The Mining Magazine Exploration Excellence Award recognises those in the exploration field who have demonstrated exceptional innovation and dedication in mineral exploration, honouring those groundbreaking discoveries that are shaping the future of mineral exploration and resource development.

Who should apply:

Individual geologists, exploration managers, or researchers who have made groundbreaking discoveries or developed innovative exploration techniques.
Mining companies or exploration firms that have successfully identified new mineral resources, improved exploration methodologies, or contributed significantly to the advancement of the mining industry in this area.
Universities or research centres that have contributed game-changing studies or developed new technologies enhancing exploration capabilities.
Technology providers that have developed innovations that impact the field of exploration significantly, whether through satellites, AI or data.

Partnership of the Year

Mining is increasingly being defined by new ways of working together, and this award is designed to celebrate those partnerships that have made a difference. The Mining Magazine Partnership of the Year Award recognises those pairings that lead the way in shaping the future of the sector.

Who should apply:

Mining companies that have worked with communities to improve transparency, communication and public participation.
Research institutions and universities that have worked with others in the mining industry to develop new processes and innovate.
Pairings between equipment manufacturers and technology providers, miners or other organisations that have driven change.
Projects that have involved the sharing of data or risk between companies or organisations that would traditionally be regarded as rivals, producing tangible results.

Personality of the Year Award

This award is open to any individual in mining who has made a huge impact. It honours the characters influencing the industry and changing it for the better, the voices shaping the narrative, and the leaders and colleagues who make a difference.

Who should be nominated?

Open to anyone who has made a lasting impact on the mining sector, leading by example, mentorship, innovation or change management.

Woman of the Year Award

Mining Magazine supports women in mining, and this award celebrates those women in the sector who have shown exceptional leadership skills, inspired others in the industry and driven change and progress. Nominees can be from any region or area of expertise within mining, but must stand out as someone who is making a difference to their colleagues and to mining as a whole.

Who should apply?

Operators and technicians who have excelled in their profession.
Leaders who have pioneered innovation and change at their organisation, whether in a mining company, METS organisation, academic entity or technology firm.
Anyone who has been a champion of diversity and inclusion and driven results in their organisation.
Women in mining who have served as an inspiration to others.