CORE Connect is where Perth’s innovators, founders, operators and industry leaders come together to shape the future of mining, energy and resources.
From emerging technologies and commercialisation pathways to capital, capability and collaboration, CORE Connect focuses on the practical realities of building and scaling solutions in the resources sector.
Australia sits at the centre of a global race to secure, process and value‑add critical minerals, but real success depends on how effectively industry, research organisations and government work together.
This panel brings together national leaders shaping that collaborative landscape to explore how Australia can accelerate innovation, strengthen sovereign capability, and unlock the full potential of its critical minerals sector.
Join Dr Chris Vernon (CSIRO), Dr Neville Plint (Mining3 and Critical Metals for Critical Industries | CMCI CRC), Rohan McDougall (Curtin University Trailblazer), Dr Karin Soldenhoff (ANSTO), and Lucy O’Connor (Manager, Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub) as they unpack emerging opportunities, technical challenges, and the strategic partnerships required to position Australia as a global leader along the entire critical minerals value chain.
Expect sharp insights, real‑world experience, and a forward‑looking discussion on the collaborations that will define Australia’s next decade of critical minerals growth.
Register here: Maximising Australian Critical Minerals R&D Potential through Targeted Collaboration – Panel Discussion
You are invited to an upcoming workshop ran by the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub, for which will detail the outcomes of the Accelerating Development of Australia’s Rare Earth Resources (ADARER) project – a collaboration between Australia’s leading federal science agencies; the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Geoscience Australia (GA), and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
Austmine, in partnership with Invest & Trade Western Australia, invites Western Australian METS companies to explore the latest opportunities and emerging trends within the Americas mining industry.
The mining markets across the Americas represent some of the most dynamic growth opportunities for Australian METS companies, driven by robust investment pipelines, strategic resource portfolios and a strong shift towards innovation and sustainability.
Latin America – particularly Chile and Peru – continues to attract significant foreign investment with a broad mix of copper, gold, zinc, lithium and other critical minerals underpinning long-term demand, while national governments are actively seeking partnerships to modernise operations and adopt cutting-edge technologies.
In North America, the United States and Canada remain lucrative markets with established mining sectors that offer a familiar business environment, strong appetite for innovation and numerous growth corridors – from automation and digital solutions to sustainability services.
This webinar will showcase where and how Western Australian innovation can thrive in the Americas’ expanding mining landscape.
Panel discussion with successful WA Exporters:
Join fellow alumni in Perth for an exclusive thought leadership event featuring Professor Serkan Saydam, Chair of Mining Engineering at UNSW Sydney and Director of the UNSW ARC Research Hub for Next Generation Mining Methods (NextGenMIN).
Professor Sadam will explore how the industry must shift from simply adopting new technologies to creating new knowledge, integrating advanced technology and human capital to design mining systems designed for:
Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem.
Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more about the opportunities and the challenges within the sector.
Sector Briefing: The Future of Resources, will examine the key opportunities and challenges shaping the mining sector in 2026.
This exclusive event will feature a keynote from Hon. David Michael MLA. Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Finance; Electoral Affairs; Goldfields-Esperance as well as panels featuring senior executives from major global producers, leading operators, and prominent contractors to share their perspectives on market outlooks, project pipelines, workforce pressures and the path to decarbonisation.
The mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by automation, digital systems, AI and sustainability. The Mining Innovation Across the Lifecyle webinar series will dive into the mining lifecycle – from smarter exploration techniques to digital mine planning, intelligent operations, advanced processing, and mine closure.
Join Austmine on Monday 30 March as we continue the series with The Mine Beyond Operations. This webinar will showcase the latest technologies and strategies for cost-effective rehabilitation, circular economy opportunities, and the future of post-mining land use.
Webinar Details: Monday 30 March 2026 | 2:00PM AEDT
Build It or Kill It is a CORE Connect event designed to help founders, operators and industry partners sense-check real ideas before investing more time, money or energy.
A small number of participants will put forward an idea they are genuinely unsure about, and the room will work through it together — pressure-testing assumptions from customer, buyer, operator and funding perspectives.
This is not a pitch night and there is no winner; the goal is clarity.
Attendees will gain practical insight into how ideas are evaluated in the real world, contribute their experience, and build meaningful connections through honest, useful conversation.
Since its launch in August 2025, the WA GreenTech Hub has been driving innovation, building connections and supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future for Western Australia.
Now, let’s take some time to celebrate! Come and join us on Wednesday 25 February from 4 to 7 PM for a relaxed late-afternoon sundowner where we’ll celebrate our achievements, share what’s next in energy transitions and bring together stakeholders, industry partners and the wider community, while enjoying drinks, light refreshments and lively conversations in a welcoming and informal setting.
Don’t miss out, this is your chance to connect, reflect and imagine the future together!
We’re looking forward to having you there!
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/greentech-summer-sundowner
