EVENTS
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS EVENT SUBMISSIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO EDITOR@AUSTRALIANMINING.COM.AU Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference Brisbane | September 14-20 The third instalment of the Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference (AEGC) will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with a theme of Geoscience for a Sustainable World. The conference informs attendees online and in-person about the mineral, petroleum and water resource industries to strengthen the Australasian region in a range of areas. This event will be jointly hosted by the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia. Dedicated streams will discuss Australian basins, the sustainable energy challenge, data, innovation and technology, high-quality resources for the future, and developing the workforce. For those unable to attend the conference in person, AEGC is yet another of Australia’s industry events able to be enjoyed online from the safety of home. • 2021.aegc.com.au WA Mining Conference Perth | September 22-23 With platinum sponsor Epiroc at the helm of this year’s WA Mining Conference, the foundations of technical and digital innovation will be uncovered at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference aims to outline how the Western Australian mining landscape can improve its operational deficiencies using the latest and greatest in mining equipment and management. With one-day or two-day tickets,
attendees will hear from keynote speakers from Curtin University, Minerals Council of Australia, METS Ignited, Australian Hydrogen Council, the state government and more. Themes on the agenda for this year’s event will include geopolitical and economic drivers; technology and innovation; government policy; and sustainability, climate change and the impact on the resource sector. • waminingexpo.com.au New Leaders Conference Brisbane and Online | September 28-29 AusIMM’s New Leaders Conference returns in September 2021 providing young mining professionals with an exclusive opportunity to learn from and engage with renowned mining leaders. Delivered in person and online, this outstanding conference provides access to engaging presentations and discussions on topics and issues impacting young professionals based on the thought-provoking theme, ‘Champions of Change’. Topics explored during the conference include leadership growth and development, diversity and inclusion, social and environmental impacts, safety leadership and mental health, and technology trends. Join delegates from around the world to hear from leading global experts, participate in robust discussions, see the latest mining innovations, and meet with speakers and peers at networking events. • ausimm.com/conferences-and-events/ new-leaders/
AUSTRALIANMINING
Australian Mining Prospect Awards Brisbane | October 14 The Prospect Awards will return to in-person proceedings this year, after pandemic restrictions hampered the event in 2020. The awards are the most esteemed and prestigious honours in the Australian mining and minerals processing industry. Since 2004, the Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been the only national awards program to stop, take a look at what the mining industry is doing, and reward those who are excelling and going above and beyond, recognising and rewarding innovation. Join us for an evening of celebration as we acknowledge the collective success of the industry. • prospectawards.com.au International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) Melbourne | October 25-27 After going virtual last year, IMARC is back in 2021 with a hybrid event – welcoming thousands of guests from Australia and overseas, in-person and online. More than 130 countries will participate in Australia’s most influential mining event, with over 200 exhibitors and 70 hours of networking opportunities to take advantage of. The event encompasses a threeday conference diving into topics of exploration, investment, production optimisation technology and global opportunities.
70
SEPTEMBER 2021
Additionally, the expo floor will cover 13,000 square metres to accommodate the bigger-and-better machinery and equipment on show this year. Tickets range from free passes through to premium delegate passes, so visit the site below to book your spot now. • imarcglobal.com Iron Ore Conference Perth and Online | November 8-10 AusIMM and the CSIRO will hold an iron ore conference to explore the latest developments in the industry and where iron ore will look to expand into the future. Current and future challenges in iron ore will be addressed along with discussion on genesis, geology, exploration, mining and processing of iron ores. Attendees will get the opportunity to listen and learn from global industry leaders. These keynote speakers will include University of Melbourne professor of engineering Robin Batterham, Roy Hill chief executive officer Barry Fitzgerald, Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia chief executive officer Nicole Roocke, and Fortescue Metals Group director sustainability and corporate affairs Alison Terry. The hybrid event will allow attendees to view content for up to three months online at any time, while making the conference in-person will allow for important networking opportunities. • ausimm.com/conferences-andevents/iron-ore/
