Rescue Lives.
Heal Minds.
Empower Hearts.
Bringing Mines Rescue to the City
MERC is a not-for-profit event that provides world class emergency rescue training and skill building opportunities for volunteer mines rescue teams. 2025 marked the 15th year since the first MERC was hosted and was held in the spectacular city of Perth, Australia.
The metropolitan location provides Perth based industry representatives, FIFO workers, mining families and the local community to view firsthand, the skills of the mining emergency response teams who help to ensure safe workplaces and communities in the event of emergency.
More than just a Competition
MERC is more than just a competition; it serves as a vital platform for advancing out industry and strengthening the community to create meaningful and lasting impact.
We invite you to join us in this mission – get involved, support the cause, and help us continue driving positive change.
We Did It!
We’ve Reached our 2025 Goal – $1 Million Raised!
Thanks to the incredible dedication of our teams, sponsors, and supporters, we are proud to announce that we officially reached our milestone goal of fundraising $1 million in support of our charity partners.
Thank you to everyone who has played a part in this historic achievement. Together, we are making a difference that will be felt for many years to come.
Meet the committee
Organising an event such as MERC is certainly not an easy task and it could not be done without the devotion and dedication of our fantastic committee throughout the year!
Introducing our committee members for the MERC 2026; Simon Paull, Sue Steele, Jen Pearce, Casey Lummis, Rikki Glen, Daniel Paull and Kat Speck, Ash Henderson and Robbie Francis.
