Hancock Iron Ore, Bellevue Gold and Fortescue join WA Mining 2026 speaker line up
The WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining) 2026 is taking shape, with a powerful line-up of industry leaders confirmed for the conference program and the exhibitor list now officially live.
Returning to the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on 16–17 September 2026, WA Mining will bring together the people and organisations shaping the future of Australia’s resources sector. From global mining companies and government representatives to researchers, technology providers and operational leaders, the event will serve as a meeting point for the ideas, innovations and partnerships driving the next era of mining.
With Western Australia at the forefront of mining innovation, the 2026 conference program will feature influential voices tackling the sector’s biggest opportunities and challenges, including decarbonisation, energy security, technological transformation, investment, workforce development and operational excellence.
Among the organisations represented in the program are:
• Fortescue – sharing lessons from one of the world’s most advanced mining operations and its push towards a zero-emissions future.
• Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA – examining the economic outlook and policy landscape shaping Western Australia’s resources sector.
• Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) – showcasing how research and collaboration are accelerating innovation across the industry.
• Zenith Energy – discussing the role of energy infrastructure in supporting more efficient and lower-emission operations.
• Bellevue Gold – providing insight into sustainable growth and modern gold mining practices.
Additional speakers from industry and government will explore the strategic decisions, emerging technologies and investment priorities set to influence the sector in the years ahead. View the full schedule here.
The release of the exhibitor list highlights the increased scale and diversity of solutions that will be on show across the exhibition floor. Currently WA Mining is over 90% booked with 142 exhibitors confirmed and more to come.
Confirmed exhibitors include industry leaders such as; Datanet, Dredge Robotics, WEG Australia, Blackwoods, Vulcan Steel, CITIC HIC, Bend-Tech Group, Magshield, Norweld Australia, Machine Logic and KOR Equipment solutions, alongside a growing number of technology innovators and specialist mining solution providers.
Beyond the conference and the general expo floor, visitors will be able to explore dedicated feature areas including the Decarbonisation Zone, Transformative Tech Zone and Mining Pavilion. These spaces will showcase the technologies, products and strategies helping mining operations boost productivity, improve sustainability performance and enhance workforce safety.
Rebecca Todesco, Relationship Manager – Mining Events at Prime Creative Media, said the combination of high-profile speakers and leading exhibitors reinforces WA Mining’s position as one of the state’s most important industry events.
“WA Mining is where the industry’s biggest conversations meet real-world solutions,” Todesco said.
“What makes this event so unique is the opportunity to hear directly from the leaders driving change across the resources sector, then walk onto the exhibition floor and see the technologies and innovations turning those strategies into action.”
“The calibre of organisations already involved in 2026 just shows the strength of Western Australia’s mining sector and the industry’s appetite to prepare for what’s next.”
The exhibitor list is now live, and conference tickets are limited. Register today to secure your ticket.
