The National Mining Games exist to commemorate those who lost their lives in the 1972 Sunshine Mine Disaster in Idaho USA, and to keep traditional mining techniques alive.

Over two full days of competition, participate in events like track and set, muck and cart, swede saw, airleg drilling, hand-steel, blast board, survey, and gold panning. Network with colleagues, then celebrate with an Awards Dinner. 

The National Mining Games 2024 event will be held in Brisbane, QLD at the conclusion of the New Leaders Summit with the games to be hosted by University of Queensland at Mining 3, Pinjarra Hills (UQ Campus).

The competition will include women's, mixed, men’s and alumni teams of a maximum of six participants, competing in these events for prizes to be awarded at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on the evening of the final day. 

To attend the National Mining Games, you must be:

A member of an AusIMM Student Chapter (for student teams); OR
An AusIMM member (for industry teams).