Resources and Energy finalists

Matrix Composites & Engineering is a global leader in advanced composite solutions. The company delivers high-performance materials and technologies for the energy, resources and defence sectors. Its solutions are engineered to perform in the world’s harshest conditions.

In 2024, Matrix secured a major international contract to supply buoyancy systems for a project in South America. This demonstrates Matrix’s ability to deliver high-performance composite solutions in demanding subsea environments. It also reinforces the company’s position as a global market leader.

Its top export markets are Brazil, the UK, the US, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia and Japan.

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Mineral Technologies delivers innovative mineral separation solutions to the global mineral sands, rare earths, fine beneficiated iron ore and several other critical mineral sectors. This enables customers worldwide to optimise critical minerals recovery essential for the clean energy transition.

Mineral Technologies leverages more than 85 years of niche mineral separation experience, separation equipment development and manufacturing, and complete modular plant supply.  This is backed up by an in-house metallurgical laboratory to bring process certainty of outcomes to critical mineral projects world wide.

Mineral Technologies has offices and operations in Canada, US, India, Brazil and Africa and exports to over 50 countries worldwide.

Its top export markets are the US, India, Brazil and South Africa.

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Soft rock and hard rock mines are some of the most challenging environments for both humans and machines.

NAUTITECH is on a mission to keep miners safe. The company develops and manufactures smart electronic and software solutions to maximise safety and productivity in hazardous mining areas.

Since 2008, NAUTITECH products, particularly its Spitfire data and communications range, have been adopted by mining companies across the globe.

Its top export markets are the US, South Africa, Germany, Austria, the UK, Canada, Vietnam, India, China and Poland.

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Sunpower Renewables delivers clean, reliable, diesel-free power solutions for residential, commercial and industrial clients.

The clean-tech company makes next-generation solar generators with integrated lithium-ion battery storage. These units are transportable, IoT-enabled and designed for fast deployment with minimal technical expertise required.

In 2024, Sunpower Renewables secured a multi-year contract in Africa to supply and install portable solar generator systems across 150 rural health clinics.

Its top export markets are India, the UAE, France, Central African Republic, the US, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the UK.

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Wilco Technologies is revolutionising underground mining with safer, faster and more efficient resin installation systems. Its products protect miners and help save time and money with cutting-edge innovation.

Wilco’s flagship product, the Trajectaflex Resin Firing System, is purpose-built for Development Jumbo Drills. The system replaces outdated manual methods with a safer, more controlled process that enhances consistency and reduces the physical strain on operators. From rollout to long-term operation, Wilco Technologies trains mine site teams to safely and effectively use its systems.

Over the past year, Wilco Technologies has achieved strong growth in Canada, a key market rapidly adopting Australia’s advanced jumbo bolting methods.

Its top export markets are Indonesia, Canada, South Africa and Botswana.

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