"Delegates from around the world are bringing their knowledge and skills to this conference, which can only enhance Queensland's reputation by gaining new knowledge and skills from other mining industries around the world," Queensland minister for natural resources and mines Henry Palaszczuk said.

"In the same way, Queensland can share its world-class technology and health and safety standards."

The theme of the conference is Health & Safety Research for a Sustainable Future and presentations from industry and government will cover topics including mine rescue technology, mine fires, occupational health and safety and mine technology.

"There is no aspect more important than the health and safety of those who work in the mining industry and this conference will add to our store of knowledge to make the industry a safer place to work," Palaszczuk said.

Queensland, he added, had one of the best mine safety records in the world and that the Queensland Government, through the Department of Natural Resources & Mines (NR&M), was committed to the goal of zero fatalities in the mining industry.

The NR&M's Safety in Mines Testing & Research Station (Simtars) conducts safety research that contributes to the continued expansion of the industry in a safe and responsible manner.

"Health and safety is not optional. Economic and social sustainability depends on these issues being addressed,” the minister said.

"Every mining worker is entitled to return home with the same health profile as when they arrived at work."

The conference runs October 2-5 at the Sofitel Hotel in Brisbane.