Bravus Mining and Resources has been recognised for its work in environmental sustainability and Indigenous engagement at the Carmichael mine near Clermont in central Queensland.
The Townsville-headquartered business has been named as a finalist in both the Excellence in Environmental Management and Sustainability and the First Nations Engagement categories at the prestigious 2025 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Bravus Mining and Resources Chief Operating Officer Mick Crowe said being recognised across multiple categories showed the breadth and depth of the company’s commitment to responsible operations at the Carmichael mine.
“Awards like these are really a celebration of our people who do the work, and they should be incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved here,” Mr Crowe said.
“From turning food waste into rehabilitation material to partnering with Indigenous experts on land management, these are projects that are not only innovative, but practical, and create benefits for both our operation and the communities we’re a part of.”
Bravus Mining and Resources and South Australian-based Powertech Energy earned the Excellence in Environmental Management and Sustainability nomination for their work to install a state-of-the-art
‘Foodie’ composting system at Carmichael to turn food scraps from one of the on-site dining rooms into nutrient-rich organic material that can be used in the progressive rehabilitation of the mine.
Bravus Mining and Resources and First Nations business Biodiversity Australia were recognised in the Indigenous and Community Engagement category for the success of their multi-year partnership to deliver ecology, vegetation, and faun management services for the Carmichael mine and the Carmichael Rail Network.
Powertech Energy Chief Executive Officer Anup Raghavan said Carmichael was the first mine that first Foodie technology had been used at anywhere in the world.
“Foodie replaces the need to transport organic food waste offsite and into landfill, providing real environmental and operational benefits for the mine and the surrounding area,” Mr Raghavan said.
“Since being installed at Carmichael, Foodie has consistently diverted about 100 kilograms of food waste each day.
“The team at Carmichael have quickly embraced the system, affectionately calling it ‘the McLaren’ because of how fast and efficiently it works. It’s great to see a technology delivering real environmental benefits while also supporting operational resilience in a remote location.”
The winners of the Australian Mining Prospect Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony in Adelaide on 24 September. More information about the awards is available here.
The Bravus Mining and Resources and Sodexo teams with the Foodie Automated Food Waste Reduction System at an accommodation village for the Carmichael mine. Photos supplied
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