2026 Sponsors
The AAMEG Awards is only made possible by our sponsors, whose support demonstrates a commitment to profiling the benchmark of operating standards in the African Continent.
Introducing our 2026 AAMEG Awards Sponsors
Alignment with an industry showcase that celebrates stewardship in mining across the African Continent.
Taking place as part of Paydirt’s Africa Down Under Conference (ADU), the AAMEG Awards attract hundreds of attendees from diverse backgrounds/roles, including mining executives and senior managers, government officials, investors, service providers, industry experts, academics, NGOs and media.
Sponsors of the AAMEG Awards not only enhance their brand visibility with a captive audience, but showcase their commitment to responsible practices, and align themselves with industry leaders in the African mining and energy sectors.
The event serves is a powerful platform, enabling connection with industry leaders, access to critical industry insights and opens the opportunity for strategic partnerships that can shape the future of the African resources sector.
We sincerely thank our 2026 AAMEG Awards Sponsors: Perenti, the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA), Geodrill and Gilligan Group.
Meet the 2026 Sponsors:
THE CHANGE MAKER AWARD (CHARITY OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT) SPONSOR
Perenti is an ASX listed diversified global mining services group with businesses in contract mining, drilling services, mining support services and technology solutions.
The business is comprised of Contract Mining, Drilling Services and Mining Services that provide services across the mining value chain.
EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD SPONSOR
Minerals Council of Australia is the leading advocate for Australia’s minerals industry, promoting and enhancing sustainability, profitability and competitiveness.
The MCA engages with the community, other industries, industry and representative bodies, opinion leaders and other stakeholders to reinforce and raise awareness of the industry’s contribution to Australia and Australians.
EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION SPONSOR
Geodrill is a prominent exploration drilling contractor that delivers specialised drilling services to major, mid-tier, and junior mining companies across Africa and South America.
With one of the industry’s largest and most modern fleets of multi-purpose drill rigs, Geodrill offers a range of drilling solutions, including reverse circulation, diamond core, directional, air-core, grade control, geotechnical, and water borehole drilling.
RISING STAR AWARD SPONSOR
Gilligan Group is a 14-year-old strategic marketing and communications agency that specialises in the corporate, mining, energy, technology, defence, and industrial sectors.
Located in Perth, the Group collaborates with technically complex organisations to create bold brand strategies, investor relations, marketing, public relations, websites, and communications that foster commercial growth.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT AWARD SPONSOR
Proudly Australian-owned, ECG Engineering delivers electrical and automation excellence to the mining, power and mineral processing industries globally.
Strategically positioned in major mining hubs across the globe, ECG Engineering solutions integrate power system design and generation, controls and automation, project advisory and maintenance of critical plant and infrastructure.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR
Capital Drilling is a premium global mining services partner delivering integrated solutions that help exploration and mining companies discover, develop and operate their assets efficiently and safely.
Supporting projects from initial exploration through to full-scale production, Capital maintain whole-of-project focus that enable reliable data and confident investment decisions.
Expressions of Interest - 2027 Sponsorship
Don’t miss the opportunity to become a sponsor at the 2027 AAMEG Awards. Maximise your brand visibility, engage with a targeted audience and position your company as an industry leader.