We are delighted to invite you to Founders Factory’s Investor & Ecosystem Pitch Day on Wednesday 27 May at Curtin 137, 137 St George’s Terrace in Perth. Please arrive from 9:00 for a 9:30 prompt start.
This is a chance to meet and learn more about our latest mining, nature and health tech startups, backed by Rio Tinto, the Government of Western Australia and MSWA.
17 exceptional pre-seed to seed startups from Australia, Canada, Europe, the UK and USA will pitch.
The mining industry is on the edge of its greatest transformation. Artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven innovation are no longer the future — they are happening right now.
At PAGMA we believe that the professionals who understand this shift, embrace it and lead it will define the next era of the resources sector.
This is your space to think boldly, connect deeply and be part of the conversation that matters.
Are you ready for what’s next?
The transition towards a circular and low-carbon economy requires innovative and integrated approaches to secure the supply of critical raw materials (CRMs). This presentation will focus on the development of advanced process routes for CRM recovery from primary and secondary resources, while ensuring the valorisation of all process streams across the value chain. The work covers a holistic approach that integrates resource pre-treatment, hydrometallurgical processing, separation and refining steps, as well as the treatment and reuse of process waters. Particular emphasis is placed on the design of sustainable and efficient recovery strategies that maximise resource efficiency, reduce chemical consumption, and minimise waste generation.
The use case presented is centred on lithium extraction from spodumene as a representative primary resource. This case demonstrates a validated TRL 5 process concept for sustainable lithium recovery, combining selective processing strategies with integrated residue management. In addition to lithium production, the approach enables the valorisation of the remaining solid residues, contributing to a more circular and resource-efficient flowsheet.
Although the case study focuses on lithium, the developed methodologies are transferable to other critical raw materials and are aligned with the increasing need for more sustainable mining and processing practices. Overall, the presentation highlights how integrated process design can bridge efficiency, sustainability, and circularity in primary CRM production systems.
MetFest events bring together teams of regional metallurgists, process engineers, chemists and other associated professionals for a unique week of networking and professional development, culminating in a day of technical presentations.
MetFest celebrate over 10 years of successful events hosted across Australia with a focus on regional operating sites, having been initiated at Orange NSW and held since 2016.
AusIMM South West WA was founded in 1981 and reopened in 2015 representing the south of Perth and east to the Goldfields. The branch is managed by a team of passionate members who conduct a wide range of networking events and professional development activities in the local areas.
This event is a great opportunity for those early in their careers, as well as established professionals, to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships within the industry. We welcome attendees from across the sector, including finance, technology, engineering, geology, and government, to come together and strengthen connections within the Perth resources community.
Whether you are looking to grow your professional network, reconnect with colleagues, or meet others working across different parts of the industry, we encourage you to join us for what promises to be an engaging and collaborative evening.
AusIMM welcomes members of the Perth resources sector for this opportunity to connect and build new professional relationships.
AusIMM Students, Graduates & New Professional Members – $10
AusIMM Member – $20
Non-Member – $40
The 2026 Technology Forum series continues to showcase the latest innovations in sustainable mining, building on the expertise and thought leadership demonstrated by organisations including Dassault Systemes, EDL, Quartex, Honeywell, FLS, SGS, Accenture, Datamine, Maptek, Micromine, MX3, Plotlogic, Universal Field Robots and WEIR since the series launched in 2024.
Now expanded to a series of four forums, the Technology Forum brings the industry together across the major mining hubs of Perth and Brisbane, providing a platform for industry leaders and technical experts to share practical insights into today’s challenges – including artificial intelligence in geomodelling, cyber security, automation and robotics, emissions reduction technologies, and the sustainability of the future workforce.
Submit an EOI to attend and gain insight into the latest innovations in sustainable mining and hear perspectives from industry experts on building the sustainable mine of the future.
The AusIMM Technology Forum provides an exclusive platform to demonstrate your expertise, connect with decision-makers, and drive high-level dialogue around practical innovation and sustainable mining solutions. View showcase opportunity
Perth | April 16 and July 22
Subiaco Tech Talk lands at Quello Bar on Thursday 11 June for a one-off Lunch and Learn built for the people shaping WA’s resources future – founders, operators and innovators working at the intersection of mining and tech.
Get a behind-the-scenes look from a guest speaker (to be announced) building tech that’s reshaping the sector in WA – followed by Q&A and the kind of conversations that don’t happen behind a desk.
Join us for an engaging MRIWA Tech Talk highlighting Project M0470a, a multi-scale investigation into the controls on mineralisation within the Fraser Zone—one of Western Australia’s most prospective yet least understood geological regions.
The project addresses major knowledge gaps by moving from broad orogen-scale interpretations to detailed structural, geochemical and isotopic analyses aimed at identifying mineralisation pathways and diagnostic geochemical fingerprints. Conducted in conjunction with the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA), this collaborative effort brings together leading expertise to provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of this complex terrain.
Our speaker, Professor Katy Evans of Curtin University, Lead Investigator on the project, will share insights from her team’s multidisciplinary work and discuss how these findings can sharpen exploration decision‑making and enhance discovery potential across the state. ]
Attendees will gain a richer appreciation of how this research strengthens Western Australia’s exploration capability, supports innovation, and contributes to long‑term value for industry and the broader community.
Former Director of productivity Mark Ivory will lead a briefing on the operations of the IRO while providing attendees an opportunity to view the end-to-end process flow of the Remote Operations Centre. Mark has worked across the business operations and will take members through the end-to-end journey from mine planning to shipment, describing how HIO has harnessed technology, systems, automation and autonomous systems to drive a world class mining operation.
During this site visit, attendees will learn about:
This Cluster brings together professionals from Space/ METS and Mining to connect, share knowledge and insights and identify pathways for future collaboration.
Join us on Tuesday 2 June 2026 for the next Cluster meeting. Featuring presentations from CSIRO and OQ Technology, the session will examine next-generation remote operations capability, direct-to-device satellite communications and the growing convergence between mining, space, automation and digital connectivity.
Attendees will gain insights into how these technologies can improve operational visibility, worker safety, connectivity and productivity across remote and regional mining environments.
