The Future of Mining Australia and MiningNews Select conferences, co-located at Crown Perth on June 16–17, 2026, are set to bring together more than 2,000 industry participants, including over 500 mining executives and 100 speakers, to address the most pressing issues facing the global resource sector. The dual event will focus on critical operational, market, and geopolitical factors influencing the industry, with sessions covering defense-related metals, AI and connected mining technologies, international investment frameworks, startup innovation, supply chain resilience, and workforce development.
The conferences come at a pivotal time for mining, as demand for critical minerals essential to defense, energy transition, and technology sectors continues to surge. Industry leaders will explore strategies to secure supply chains and navigate a rapidly changing landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and resource nationalism. The event will also highlight the role of intelligent automation and AI in improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining operations.
According to the organizers, the conferences are backed by the extensive editorial expertise of Aspermont’s publications, including Mining Magazine, Australia’s Mining Monthly, MiningNews.net, and Energy News Bulletin. Aspermont (ASX: ASP) is a market leader in B2B media for global resource industries, operating a Content-as-a-Service model that delivers premium content to over 3 million users and 5,000 corporate clients across 150 countries.
The implications of the conference agenda are significant for the mining industry and its stakeholders. Discussions on defense-related metals underscore the strategic importance of minerals like lithium, rare earths, and cobalt in national security. AI and connected mining technologies promise to revolutionize operations by enabling real-time data analysis, predictive maintenance, and autonomous equipment, potentially reducing costs and improving safety. Meanwhile, sessions on supply chain resilience aim to address vulnerabilities exposed by recent disruptions, from pandemic-related shutdowns to trade conflicts.
The event also emphasizes workforce development, a critical issue as the industry faces an aging workforce and skills gap in emerging technologies. By fostering dialogue on investment frameworks and startup innovation, the conferences seek to attract capital and new ideas to the sector, ensuring its competitiveness and sustainability.
For those unable to attend in person, the content from the conferences will be widely disseminated through Aspermont's media network, providing insights to a global audience. The full article detailing the event can be accessed at this link.
