Tickets now on sale for WA Mining 2026
Following a record-breaking 2025 event, tickets are now on sale for the 2026 WA Mining Conference & Exhibition (WA Mining). As Perth’s flagship event…
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WA Mining Conference Agenda
Please be advised that the conference program is not final and is subject to change
Opening Remarks
Join us for the official opening of the Day One WA Mining Conference.
The Expert Angle: Industry Focus
Join an engaging conversation with industry experts as they unpack important themes and discuss the dynamics currently influencing the field. Through their combined experience, panelists will offer a range of viewpoints designed to help attendees better understand the broader industry context.
Morning Tea
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
Digital & Autonomous Transformation
From smarter operations to safer sites, this session examines how advanced technology and data-driven insights are driving higher productivity, stronger resilience, and better yields in mining.
The Human–Machine Partnership: Workforce Adaptation in an Automated Mine
As automation and AI transform mining, how do we keep the human element front and centre? This panel examines the evolving partnership between people and technology, from safer operations to smarter decisions and more empowered workforces.
Lunch
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
The Energy Equation: Decarbonising Mine Operations and Supply Chains
This panel explores integrating renewables, electrification, and low-carbon fuels while balancing cost, reliability, and emissions reduction.
Competing for Global Capital: Keeping Australia Investment-Ready
What does it take to keep major mining investment flowing in a rapidly decarbonising world? This strategic session unpacks the policies, regulatory frameworks, and incentives that will shape the next decade of growth—and determine who leads the race for capital.
Afternoon Tea
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
Talent for Tomorrow: Building Australia’s Future Mining Workforce
How can the mining sector close its growing skills gap while preparing for a more automated, technology-driven future? This session explores strategies for large-scale re-training, building automation-ready workforces, and inspiring the next generation of diverse talent to join a modern, innovative industry.
Operational Excellence, Efficiency & Resilience
From operational efficiency to cost control, this session examines how mining leaders can strengthen core fundamentals, drive performance, and anticipate market fluctuations—positioning their businesses to thrive in an increasingly unpredictable global environment.
Opening Remarks
Join us as we kick off Day Two of the conference with a presentation from a leading industry expert.
Re-Shifting Focus Towards a Cleaner Energy Transition
How can mining reshape its trajectory to fuel a cleaner energy future? This session dives into the growing demand for critical minerals, strategies to cut operational emissions, the adoption of renewables across sites, and the unique opportunity for Western Australia to set the pace in the global low-carbon transition.
Morning Tea
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
How to Accelerate Project Approval and Begin Operations
Getting funding and project approval is make-or-break for mining companies – yet many projects fail in their conception as a result of potentially clunky, out-of-date, or complex approval systems from industry bodies and governments. This panel will discuss what needs could be done to fast-track and future-proof mining operations.
Closing the Loop: Circular Mining and Resource Recovery
From tailings to treasure—this panel explores how cutting-edge re-processing, recycling technologies, and circular economy strategies can unlock new value while reducing environmental impact across mining operations.
Lunch
A short intermission to refresh before the next part of the program.
Collaboration for a Critical Future: Building Global Partnerships in Mining Innovation
This panel examines how partnerships between industry, technology firms, government, and academia can unlock smarter, cleaner, and more responsible resource development—giving Australia an edge on the global stage.
Future-Proofing Communities: Regional Growth and Post-Mining Transitions
How can mining regions thrive long after operations end? This panel explores strategies for mine closure, land rehabilitation, and economic diversification to secure lasting prosperity for communities and industries alike.
