Resources and Energy finalists

IND Technology is a deep tech and climate tech company using patented early fault detection technology to predict and prevent power grid failures. This helps reduce bushfire risk, outages, and costs for utilities worldwide.               

Headquartered and manufacturing in Melbourne, IND Technology has grown from a single desk into a globally recognised provider of grid monitoring technology with offices in the US, Canada and Malaysia.

IND Technology’s advanced manufacturing and growing exports of Australian‑designed energy technology have made a measurable contribution to Australia’s economic prosperity.

Export revenue continues to grow, supported by long‑term contracts with major utilities and energy providers.

Its top export markets include the US, Canada and Greece.

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Phibion is a Queensland-based mining technology company specialising in tailings optimisation, dewatering and risk reduction for the global resources industry.

Its proprietary Accelerated Mechanical Consolidation (AMC™) process and MudMaster® technology work directly within existing tailings storage facilities, accelerating consolidation, improving water recovery, reducing risk and extending storage capacity without requiring major new infrastructure.

Phibion delivers economic value through the development and export of advanced mining technology and specialist expertise. This strengthens capability in a high-value industry while supporting safer and more sustainable mining practices globally.

Its top export markets include Peru, Brazil, Jamaica, the Philippines and the US.

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Pitcrew AI provides autonomous thermal inspection for heavy vehicle fleets. Its advanced tech solutions are designed to keep workforces safe and operations running smoothly. They also minimise unscheduled downtime and maximise productivity for the global mining sector.

Using calibrated thermal cameras, optical cameras and edge AI computing, Pitcrew AI systems automatically inspect tyres several times a day. This helps detect failing tyres and components before they catch fire, converting catastrophic failures into planned maintenance.

Designed and manufactured in Newcastle, the company supports high-skilled engineering and advanced manufacturing jobs while showcasing Australian mining innovation in global markets.

Its top export markets include Canada, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Brazil.

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Wilco Technologies is a family-owned mining equipment, technology and services (METS) company specialising in underground resin bolting solutions. The company delivers a system that improves the safety, consistency and productivity of resin installation on underground drilling rigs.

Wilco Technologies continues to invest heavily in research and development, product innovation and manufacturing capability. Its solutions help mining operations improve safety and efficiency while supporting the adoption of advanced underground mining methods in international markets. This strengthens export capability while showcasing Australian underground mining expertise internationally.

Its top export markets include Indonesia, Canada and the US.

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