Mount Isa farewelled another MineX with a gala concert at Buchanan Park.
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After three days of everything showcasing everything new and innovative in the mining industry Saturday night was the chance for the expo to let its hair down to some live music.
Newcastle country rockers Hurricane Fall headed the bill on a cool Saturday night in the North West in the Rodeo Forecourt.
They were supported by Pacific Groove and Bulldust and the night was topped off with fireworks.
The free entry concert for all ages with food, bar and trade stalls was one of the innovations of this year's MineX along with its first ever Saturday opening.
With the temperatures dropping into single digits, the best way for the crowd to keep warm was to dance and that's exactly what they did for most of the night.
Friday was also open to the public but it was Thursday's trade only day where the industry insiders had the chance to do deals with many locals operators, businesses and councils involved in the meet-the-buyer sessions.
There were also information sessions about local operations such as MMG's Dugald River, Capricorn Copper at Gunpowder, and Aeon Metal's Walford Creek exploration.
Hundreds of delegates packed out Mount Isa's motels for the three days getting the tourism event season off to a bang.
MineX will return again to Mount Isa in 2021.
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