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INTERNATIONAL MINING AND RESOURCES CONFERENCE (IMARC) | MELBOURNE | JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2
After going virtual last year, IMARC returns in 2022 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 three-day conference diving into topics of exploration, investment, production optimisation technology and global opportunities. 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. Please note, IMARC has been postponed from its original dates in 2021 to next year due to the impact of COVID-19.
• imarcglobal.com
THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD CONFERENCE | SYDNEY | FEBRUARY 10-11
Australia’s largest precious metals conference and exhibition comes to Crown Sydney in February. The two-day Australian Gold Conference brings together every aspect of the precious metals investment industry to promote and assist every day Australians alongside those already interested investors. The event will kick off with an ‘Introduction to Gold’ pre-event on February 9, hosted by The Perth Mint, before the festivities unfurl across the following two days. Keynote speakers will share their investment insights and look at ways one can grow and preserve their wealth going forward. ASX-listed mining companies will be present as they provide updates on their mining investment opportunities. Bullion dealers will also be on hand for those keen to know more about how and when to purchase physical metal. At the time of writing, representatives from the likes of De Grey Mining, Evolution Mining, Calidus Resources and Kin Mining were locked in to present at the conference.
• goldindustrygroup.com.au
AUSTRALIAN MINING PROSPECT AWARDS | BRISBANE | MARCH 17
The most esteemed and prestigious awards for the Australian mining and minerals processing industry, the Australian Mining Prospect Awards, return in March of 2022. Mining has always been a part of Australia’s landscape, playing a major part in the development of this nation from its early days. The sector remains vibrant and innovative, and for more than a decade 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. The Australian Mining Prospect Awards were established in 2004 to recognise and reward excellence and innovation across the Australian mining industry.
• prospectawards.com.au
INTERNATIONAL MINING GEOLOGY CONFERENCE 2022|BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE AND PERTH | MARCH 22-23
AusIMM’s International Mining Geology Conference will focus on maximising orebody value and increasing productivity through mining geology. Hosted both in-person and online, the event will bring geologists, consultants, decision-makers, metallurgists, engineers, professionals and students together to explore new techniques and emerging technologies to enhance operations. The conference will feature keynotes, a high-quality technical program, exhibition, virtual booths, interactive workshops and mine site tours. Attendees can also network both in-person and virtually through a networking function, conference dinner, discussion groups and on-demand content. This includes Geologize chief executive officer and founder Haydon Mort, who last year launched an on-demand training course, Practical Geocommunication, which teaches geoscientists how to connect with the public to encourage positive perceptions of the field.
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future. As Australia's largest and most influential mining event, IMARC creates a global conversation, mobilises the industry for collaboration and attracts some of the greatest leaders in the mining, investment, and technology industries for three days of learning, deal-making and unparalleled networking.
Hear Hear from more than 250 mining leaders and resource experts with a conference program that covers all aspects of the mining supply chain. From exploration, to investment, production to optimisation through to new technologies and global opportunities. Alongside discussions on health and safety, renewable energy, critical minerals, and sustainability.
IMARC IMARC is the only place where you can see cutting-edge equipment, technologies, innovations, and services for all your mining needs. Find new solutions from ground-breaking companies and the biggest names in the industry, discuss your specific challenges with knowledgeable technical experts, and get what you need to transform your operations. Whether it’s for exploration, mine development, sustainability, or safety, you’ll find it at IMARC with more than 200 leading companies exhibiting across the 13,000m2 expo floor.
W With over 70 hours of networking, there will be ample opportunity for you to meet more than 8,000 decision makers, mining leaders, policy makers, investors, commodity buyers, technical experts, innovators, and educators at Australia’s largest mining event.
D Due to ongoing travel and gathering restrictions, and the resurgence of COVID-19 around Australia, the 2021 edition will take place from January 31 - February 2, 2022. The hybrid event will welcome Australian attendees in-person to Melbourne, and international attendees from more than 130 countries via an online platform. Attendees will be able to log in online to stream live and on demand conference presentations, participate in virtual meetings and interactive networking
