Queensland Resources Council safety and health director Grant Cook told International Longwall News the rescue challenge included fire and hazardous materials scenarios, road accident rescue, multi-casualty scenarios, vertical rescue, search and rescue and an endurance fitness event.

The competition is an annual event that was held from Tuesday to Thursday, and saw 10 teams compete for the title.

The teams were put through a series of simulated emergencies based on what could actually happen in or around a minesite.

"The event was very successful, with all the participants taking away new learnings and extra experience from the event," Cook said.

The Department of Mines and Energy was one of the sponsors of the annual event, and Minister Geoff Wilson said it was integral training for the participants and helps raise awareness of mine safety.

"I commend all rescue teams for their efforts over the three-day challenge, and the companies involved, for contributing resources to enable the teams to compete," Wilson said.

"Safety in the mining industry is paramount. We have developed the best mine safety and health legislation available.

"But it must be continued to be enforced mine by mine, employer by employer, worker by worker."