AusIMM leading conferences next week

AusIMM, the peak body and trusted voice for resources professionals, will make Perth the centre for knowledge sharing and professional development next week when it hosts the Critical Minerals Conference, New Leaders Summit and co-hosts CRIRSCO Minerals Reporting Colloquium.  

More than 1,000 delegates will participate in the events commencing September 2. The week will showcase AusIMM’s unique role to lead conversations on the future of the sector, share the latest knowledge and promote professional excellence.  

Taking the critical minerals conversation to new heights 

From September 2-4 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), 700 delegates from 20 countries will explore the geopolitics and economics of critical minerals and hear the latest in technical best practice. The conference is taking place as the global race is intensifying to secure supply chains for a clean energy future. 

Keynote speakers include The Metals Company chief executive and executive chairman Gerard Barron, Geoscience Australia chief executive officer Melissa Harris, Minerals Research Institute of WA (MRIWA) chief executive and chief financial officer Nicole Roocke, Sustainable Minerals Institute Professor Ian Satchwell, Alistair Stephens, CSIRO chief research scientist Dr Chris Vernon and Vulcan Energy founder and executive chair Dr Francis Wedin.  

Critical Minerals 2025 also features a high-quality technical program with more than 60 presentations, as well as four panel discussions covering project financing, diversifying supply chains, the future of lithium processing and R&D priorities.  

Mining3 geoscience and sustainability director and conference chair Dr Helen Degeling say constantly shifting trade relations and continuing global conflict continue to impact the reliability of established supply chains. 

“It’s more important than ever that we come together at conferences like Critical Minerals 2025 to collaborate and foster open discussions between industry, academia and government agencies from around the world,” she said. 

Supporting the next generation of mining leaders: New Leaders Summit 2025  

From September 3-4 at the Parmelia Hilton, AusIMM’s New Leaders Summit will bring together 300 of the best and brightest young minds to connect with industry and build future-focused skills. 

The Summit has attracted high-profile speakers including Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) iron ore capability development general manager Rebecca Pickering, Byrnecut Group executive chairman Steve Coughaln and BHP (ASX: BHP) resource excellence head Linda Murry and AusIMM president Chris Carr and chief executive Stephen Durkin who will share their leadership insights and connect with delegates.  

The Summit allows attendees to build meaningful relationships with peers and established professionals early in their careers.  

BHP copper South Australia communications specialist and conference chair Elyse Bosch says it is this next generation that will drive our industry into an exciting, high-tech and sustainable future. 

“For more than 25 years, the New Leaders Summit has demonstrated our commitment to building and supporting a highly skilled pipeline of professionals for the benefit of our sector,” she said. 

Showcasing professional excellence and global mining standards: CRIRSCO Minerals Reporting Colloquium  

The Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) Minerals Reporting Colloquium will round out the week at PCEC on Friday September 5. 

This internationally-focused event will connect delegates with global leaders to explore emerging trends in mineral resource and ore reserve reporting, the impacts of changing political environments, and practical insights and lessons learned from real-world case studies.  

Speakers include Sustainable Minerals Institute Professor Mark Noppé, Amira Global managing director and chief executive Dr Jacqui Coombes, GeoTerraImage director Mark Thompson, IMDEX chief geoscientist Dr David Lawie and JORC chair Steve Hunt who will provide an update on the JORC Code. 

The Colloquium is a collaboration between AusIMM, CRIRSCO, the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC), the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).  

“This event is a fantastic showcase of our collective commitment to upholding and promoting the highest standards to ensure public trust in the resources sector and its professionals,” says Rio Tinto technical assurance chief advisor Lynn Olssen