Bravus Mining and Resources is driving innovation in environmental sustainability and building strong partnerships with First Nations businesses at its Carmichael mine and rail operations in central Queensland.
Bravus, together with South Australian-based Powertech Energy, has introduced a state-of-the-art ‘Foodie’ composting system to turn food scraps from one of the on-site dining rooms into nutrient-rich organic material. This material is being used in progressive rehabilitation works across the Carmichael mine.
Powertech Energy Chief Executive Officer Anup Raghavan said Carmichael was the first mine in the world to deploy Foodie technology.
“Foodie replaces the need to transport organic food waste offsite and into landfill, providing real environmental and operational benefits for the mine and the surrounding area,” Anup said.
“Since being installed at Carmichael, Foodie has consistently diverted about 100 kilograms of food waste each day.
“The team at Carmichael have quickly embraced the system, affectionately calling it ‘the McLaren’ because of how fast and efficiently it works.
“It’s great to see a technology delivering real environmental benefits while also supporting operational resilience in a remote location.”
Bravus has also partnered with First Nations-owned business Biodiversity Australia on a multi-year program to deliver ecology, vegetation and fauna management services for the Carmichael mine and the Carmichael Rail Network.
The collaboration combines Bravus’ commitment to responsible mining practices with Biodiversity Australia’s expertise and deep cultural knowledge of land management, delivering positive outcomes for both the environment and local Indigenous communities.
These initiatives were recently recognised at the 2025 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, where Bravus Mining and Resources was named a finalist in the Excellence in Environmental Management and Sustainability category, alongside Powertech Energy, and in the Indigenous and Community Engagement category with Biodiversity Australia.
Bravus Mining and Resources Chief Operating Officer Mick Crowe said the projects were testament to the people driving them.
“Having these projects recognised nationally is really a celebration of our people who do the work, and they should be incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved here,” Mick said.
“From turning food waste into rehabilitation material to partnering with Indigenous experts on land management, these are projects that are not only innovative, but practical, and create benefits for both our operation and the communities we’re a part of.”
