Perth is set to host the Future of Mining Australia and MiningNews Select conferences on June 16–17, 2026, at Crown Perth, bringing together more than 2,000 industry participants, including over 500 mining executives and 100 speakers. The dual event will focus on critical operational, market, and geopolitical factors influencing the global resource sector, with industry leaders discussing strategies for navigating a rapidly changing mining landscape.
Featured sessions will explore defense-related metals, AI and connected mining technologies, international investment frameworks, startup innovation, supply chain resilience, and workforce development. According to the announcement, 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.
The event underscores the growing importance of critical minerals and resource security as nations seek to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains. With geopolitical tensions and the push for clean energy technologies driving demand for metals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, the mining sector faces both opportunities and challenges. The integration of intelligent automation and AI is also expected to be a key theme, as companies aim to improve efficiency and safety while addressing labor shortages.
Aspermont, the organizer behind the conferences, is a B2B media company specializing in the global resource industries. Operating on a scalable Content-as-a-Service model, Aspermont delivers premium content to over 3 million users and 5,000 corporate clients across 150 countries. The company combines independent journalism, data intelligence, live summits, and targeted marketing services, maintaining a dominant footprint across global mining and energy markets. Aspermont is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with core hubs in the UK, Australia, Brazil, USA, Canada, Singapore, and the Philippines.
The event is also supported by MiningNewsWire, a specialized communications platform focused on developments and opportunities in the Global Mining and Resources sectors. MiningNewsWire is part of the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @IBN, which provides access to a vast network of wire solutions, article syndication to 5,000+ outlets, press release enhancement, social media distribution, and tailored corporate communications solutions.
For mining executives and investors, the conferences offer a critical forum to discuss strategies for ensuring supply chain resilience and leveraging new technologies. The focus on defense-related metals highlights the intersection of mining with national security, while sessions on international investment frameworks aim to attract capital amid shifting regulatory landscapes. Workforce development discussions will address the industry’s need for skilled talent in an era of digital transformation.
As the global resource sector grapples with volatility and the imperative to adopt sustainable practices, events like Future of Mining Australia and MiningNews Select provide a platform for collaboration and innovation. The gathering in Perth is poised to shape the agenda for mining in the coming decade, emphasizing the strategic importance of critical minerals and the role of intelligent automation in securing resource supply chains.
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