The Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME) will return in 2026, hand in hand with BMA CQ Rescue, who have become an official charity partner.
BMA CQ Rescue provides critical emergency aeromedical services across Central and North Queensland, delivering rapid-response helicopter rescue operations to some of the state’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.
Held in the heart of one of Australia’s most active mining regions, QME brings together the people, technologies and services that support safe and productive mining operations.
BMA CQ Rescue general manager Lisa Martin said emergency response capability is a crucial part of this ecosystem, making the partnership with BMA CQ Rescue 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. With BMA CQ Rescue as an official charity partner, attendees can also support vital emergency services that save lives across Central and North Queensland.
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