South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy

Jason Kuchel, Chief Executive of SACOME (2015)
Jason Kuchel, Chief Executive of SACOME (2015)

The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) is the peak industry body representing companies with interests in minerals, energy, oil and gas and extractive sectors. SACOME is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation focused on promoting, representing and connecting participants in the South Australia's resources sector.[1] The organisation publishes a regular periodical called the SA Mines and Energy journal[2] and has been the subject of several feature articles in prominent resources sector magazine, Australia's Paydirt.[3][4]

Dirt TV awards

In 2014, SACOME launched Dirt TV, a competition to encourage school students in years 7 to 12 to produce short videos creatively promoting the resources sector. The inaugural award was won by high school students James Haskard and Daniel Blake of Concordia College. 14 entries were received and resource company sponsors provided a total prize pool of $10,000.[5]

Advocacy

Port Bonython

SACOME believes that the growth of iron ore mining in South Australia has been limited by the state's lack of bulk commodities port infrastructure. In 2011, SACOME's CEO Jason Kuchel publicly supported the chosen location for a future 3 km iron ore export wharf at Port Bonython, northeast of Whyalla in South Australia's upper Spencer Gulf region.[6] The location is controversial due to its close proximity to breeding reef for the Northern Spencer Gulf population of giant Australian cuttlefish. The proposed port's potential environmental impact has been challenged by community groups including Save Point Lowly[7] and the Alternative Port Working Party.[8]

Nuclear power

SACOME supports the future development of nuclear power in South Australia.[9][10] Among its members are several companies actively involved in uranium mining and exploration. These include BHP Billiton, Areva Resources Australia, Heathgate Resources and Uranium SA.[11] SACOME's Chief Executive Jason Kuchel believes that small modular nuclear reactors could potentially provide energy to remote resources projects, including at mine sites.[12][13] Kuchel's advocacy has been acknowledged by Australian Mining magazine as having influenced the establishment of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission in 2016.[14]

Council

SACOME is governed by an elected council. As of January 2015, members include:[15]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us > SACOME". South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
  2. ↑ "Trove - SA Mines and Energy Journal". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  3. ↑ "SACOME as you are". Informit. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  4. ↑ "SACOME snapshot". Informit. 2011-06-01. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  5. ↑ Russell, Christopher (2014-09-26). "Cheeky mining video wins Concordia students inaugural SACOME Dirt TV award". Retrieved 2015-01-22.
  6. ↑ England, Cameron (2011-04-13). "SACOME chief Jason Kuchel says failure in providing necessary port infrastructure". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
  7. ↑ Changerathil, Valerina (2012-08-10). "Detailed study of Port Bonython impact". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
  8. ↑ Opie, Rebecca (2014-05-22). "Working party says 'act now'". Whyalla News. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
  9. ↑ Brook, Barry (2012). "Nuclear series" (PDF). SA Mines & Energy Journal. South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  10. ↑ Validakis, Vicky (2014-03-31). "South Australians positive about nuclear power: SACOME". Mining Australia. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  11. ↑ "Industry members". South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  12. ↑ England, Cameron (2014-03-31). "Strong support for nuclear power in SA, resources lobby says". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  13. ↑ Haxton, Nance (2011-06-15). "Mobile nuclear power plants for outback mines". PM. ABC. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  14. ↑ "SACOME chief executive resigns - Australian Mining". 2016-07-20. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  15. ↑ "About Us > Council". South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
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