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CORE Community Coffee | Meet the Members this February

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.

MRIWA Research Showcase 2026

This event will showcase cutting-edge research and emerging applications of AI and machine learning across the mining and minerals sectors, highlighting their role in shaping a sustainable future. Explore current innovations, future possibilities, and the associated risks and opportunities—fostering a shared vision for strategic research and collaboration.

From smarter exploration to predictive maintenance and sustainability breakthroughs, discover how technology is transforming resources. Network with leading researchers, innovators, and industry experts driving the next era of mining innovation.

 

Fortescue Smart Mining Networking Event

Join Austmine on Wednesday, 4 March for  their exciting Smart Mining Networking Event in Perth.

Hear from Tijana La Bianca, Group Manager Green Metal of Fortescue as she shares her insights and expertise on Pilbara 2.0 From Iron Ore to Green Iron with attendees.

This event is the perfect opportunity for industry professionals to connect and build new relationships, while also gaining valuable insights from one of the industry’s leading experts.

Webinar: Navigating the grants landscape – strategies for success

Join RSM Australia for practical insights on government funding, highlighting where grants can best support innovation, growth, and successful applications across the METS sector.

Edward Day, Senior Manager – Government Grants, RSM Australia, will walk through an introduction to the government funding landscape, helping the audience to understand how it support their objectives, what it is suited to and where it is not. He will articulate the mindset needed to be successful and provide a high-level horizon scan of current and relevant funding opportunities across the METS sector value chain from supporting researchers and innovators developing, commercialising and scaling new technologies to large industrial emitters seeking to implement these at scale.

Participants will leave with actionable insights and strategies for successful funding applications based around real-world examples.

Webinar: The Smart Processing Mine

Join Austmine on Monday 9 February as we continue the series with The Smart Processing Mine. Learn how AI, automation, and digital solutions are helping miners maximise yield and optimise plant performance in this session.

Monday 9 February 2026 | 11:00AM AWST

MiningNews Select Perth 2026

An event where resource investors can connect directly with mining companies and explore their projects for potential investment.

Discover exciting opportunities, engage in one-on-one discussions and gain valuable insights into the mining investment landscape.

 

ALTA Innovation in Mining & Metallurgical Processing Conference

ALTA is a world-class annual mining and metallurgical processing conference, and a leading platform for innovation. ALTA conferences are well-known for providing exceptional opportunities to share ideas and develop new connections.

The carefully crafted program is practically oriented rather than academic, and the themes running through the conference reflect key current and developing technology trends.

Learn more and register here: ALTA Innovation in Mining & Metallurgical Processing Conference

 

Energy and Mining Collaboration Speed-Networking May 2026

The event features both structured speed-networking (each person should meet 50+ people across the energy and mining industry over the evening) and unstructured free-flowing networking.

With topics, trends and issues relevant to the many different groups in the region, the Professional Networking Institute (PNI) is partnering with other industry associations across the Energy and Mining industries.

Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/energy-and-mining-collaboration-speed-networking-may-2026-tickets-1301704566399

WASMA Resources Leadership Summit

The WA School of Mines Alumni (WASMA) will be hosting its second Resources Leadership Summit on Friday 20 March 2026 at the Westin Perth.

The Summit will focus on four key themes essential for leadership in the resources sector:

  • Be Creative: Embrace innovative thinking to solve complex problems and drive progress.
  • Be Adaptive: Develop the agility to navigate and thrive amidst industry changes and uncertainties.
  • Be Resilient: Build the mental and emotional strength to endure and overcome challenges.
  • Be a Titan: Lead with authority, empathy, vision and confidence to inspire and drive your team forward.

FMA Innovation Fund: Green Metals Webinar

This webinar will introduce the Green Metals priority area of the Program, which aims to support first of a kind solution development and/or acceleration of commercial scale production of green metals, including low and net zero emissions production of metals such as iron, steel, alumina and aluminium. 

Join for an overview of the program, and details of objectives, scope, eligibility, and the application process.

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the Program during the Q&A session.