CORE Innovation Hub has successfully established the first of its kind, national ecosystem for suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions across the mining, resources, energy, defence and space sectors.
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply for its free eight-week online program, Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals.
The program helps SMEs with innovative ideas investigate new research and development (R&D) opportunities, refine their concepts and better position themselves for growth in Australia’s critical minerals sector.
CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals is open to SMEs developing or supplying solutions in the following sub-sectors:
Application deadline extended to 28 September 2025
Presented by the London Stock Exchange, Bird & Bird, and the British Consulate-General Perth
Join the British Consulate General in Perth for a focused breakfast panel exploring how legal, capital, and government pathways can unlock growth in the UK for Western Australian companies and investors.
Date and time: Wednesday 3 September, 8.00am – 9.30am
Venue: Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth WA
Format: 30 minute presentation, followed by Q&A and networking
Refreshments: Light breakfast and coffee provided
Speakers:
Background:
London continues to evolve as a premier global financial centre. Recent reforms to the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market have simplified the listing process, introduced a single category for commercial companies and a dedicated category for dual-listed companies, and made it easier for founder-led and technology-driven businesses to access capital. These changes support dual-class share structures and streamline disclosure requirements – making London an increasingly attractive destination for international growth.
Questions: jeehyun.ahn@fcdo.gov.uk
Who should attend:
Companies in
1-1 follow-up meetings with the panellists can be organised upon request.
About the speakers:
Michael Dawes is a partner in the London office of Bird & Bird, an international law firm. Michael is a senior corporate finance lawyer, with over 25 years’ experience of advising on equity capital markets and public and private M&A transactions, predominantly in the natural resources and technology sectors. He acts on transactions globally, and having previously worked in Sydney he has a particular interest in helping Australian companies to access the UK – whether it be an ASX-listed mining company looking to dual list here, or a smaller fintech company looking to expand into the UK and Europe. Bird & Bird has 33 offices worldwide, including the major cities of Europe, as well as Sydney.
Thom Abbott is Head of SE Asia and Australasia, Primary Markets for the London Stock Exchange. Thom is responsible for supporting companies and their investors understand the process of going public and life as a listed company on London’s markets. Thom joined the exchange in 2017 to support the international development of an initiative for private companies looking to ready themselves for IPO. Prior to LSE, Thom worked at Chinese investment bank CITIC in Beijing and led the expansion of Foresight Science and Technology in Asia, performing valuation work and managing technology licensing deals globally. Thom studied International Relations and Finance at the University of Leeds, and was a Taiwan Ministry of Education Scholarship recipient, studying at National Sun Yat Sen University.
Finty Clowry Steele is an Investment Manager at the British Consulate-General in Perth. She supports innovative Australian companies to access the UK’s capital markets, scale internationally, and connect with venture capital, strategic partners, and government-backed support. Through DBT’s global network, she helps businesses navigate the UK’s financial ecosystem, identify growth opportunities, and accelerate market entry. Previously, Finty worked in Mergers & Acquisitions and Leveraged Finance, advising private equity sponsors and corporates in life sciences, industrials, mining, and technology on strategic transactions. She holds an undergraduate degree from University College London and a Master’s in International Business and Finance.
The 12-week Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) Start program is designed to help you unlock your potential and gain entry to the AARP, a cutting-edge test bed just 15 minutes from the Joondalup City Centre.
AARP Start will help you develop, test, and demonstrate your robotics and automation capabilities in an industrial setting, across mining, resources, energy, renewables, remote operations, agriculture, construction and more. Showcase your technology in real-world industrial settings.
The City of Joondalup is providing selected Joondalup businesses with a fully funded place in this dynamic 12-week accelerator program, designed to supercharge your journey into the future of automation and robotics.
This session will highlight how intelligent technologies are driving greater efficiency in fleet management, processing, logistics, and decision-making, unlocking new levels of productivity and safety.
Webinar Details: Monday 24 November 2025 | 11am AWST, online
This first event will shine a light on mineral processing: the engine room of production and one of the biggest opportunities for performance improvement. As the sector faces increasing pressure to lift recovery, reduce costs and meet sustainability targets, fresh thinking and smarter solutions are more important than ever.
The event will explore how emerging technologies are transforming processing – improving plant control, boosting efficiency, and delivering more from every tonne. Through a series of short, high-impact presentations, hear how innovation is being applied to real challenges across the plant, and what’s next on the horizon.
Designed to deliver maximum value in minimal time, METS Exchange combines focused presentations with time for networking and open discussion. It’s a space for mining professionals and technology developers to connect, share insights and spark new ideas.
The 2025 RKCC Mineral Resources Regional Business awards paid tribute to a number of businesses working, trading and buying locally within the Rockingham and Kwinana region. This premier event is designed to celebrate local business success, highlight business efforts, recognise performance and innovative achievements personally and professionally throughout the year.
The 2026 MRIWA Scholarships round has launched and is available for students undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR) in innovative research in the minerals industry.
Scholars appointed to these scholarships will receive financial support via an annual stipend of over $41,000, and a research and travel allowance over $5,900, as well as professional development and communications training benefits provided through the MRIWA Education and Workforce Program.
Supporting and empowering mining industry thought leaders and research champions of the future
Closes Sept 30 2025
MRIWA’s $2.5M Accelerated Mineral Carbonation Research Program is still open for applications.
If you;’re working on breakthrough technologies, innovative solutions, or rapid responses to decarbonisation challenges in WA;s mining and mineral processing sector, now’s the time to apply.
The program offers flexible funding tiers to support your work:
Applications close 2 September 2025. Learn more here
Join at the Mayfair Lane in West Perth, starting at 5 PM, for an evening filled with networking opportunities and insightful discussions.
This informal gathering is a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and build new connections.
