Critical Minerals / METS – Page 5 – WA Innovation Calendar

DEADLINE: Austmine India Growth Program

Australian METS companies are invited to join a complimentary business coaching program designed to capture opportunities in the Indian mining sector.

Led by Austmine’s in-market India representative, the program features interactive online workshops and tailored mentoring. Participants will gain practical insights into India’s operational needs and challenges, key success factors for doing business, and the steps to establish strong local partnerships and networks.

The program will offer first-hand insights from the upcoming IME 2025 tradeshow in Kolkata, India and prepare companies for Austmine’s Mining Mission to India, 9 – 13 March 2026.

The program includes:

Workshop 1: Understanding the market needs, challenges & requirements in India
Workshop 2: Key considerations for doing business in India
Workshop 3: Market entry and developing business networks in India
Mentoring Session: Gain tailored insights with a market expert

In addition to the sessions, participants will receive access to resources supporting their international business growth.

This program is limited to 12 companies. Submit your application by Friday 31 October 2025, with successful applicants to be notified of their enrolment by Austmine.

MRIWA TECH TALKS: Seismic Sensors in Drilling Workflow

MRIWA invites you to their monthly tech talks discussing the intricate processes and findings of recently completed projects with a chance to question the researchers face to face.

Part of MinEx CRC Project 5, this project aimed to revolutionize mineral exploration by embedding seismic sensing directly into drilling operations. The project leverages advanced technologies such as Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and full-waveform inversion (FWI) to produce high-resolution 3D models of subsurface structures.

By refining seismic data acquisition and processing within the drilling workflow, the project supports more targeted and efficient exploration in geologically complex regions. It aligns with Western Australia’s strategic goal of maintaining global leadership in sustainable mineral exploration, especially in areas with deep cover where conventional methods are less effective.

Webinar: From Pit to Refinery: How Digital Innovation is Transforming Mining

This exclusive session, featuring South32 and FutureAim, will explore how digital innovation is helping mining companies respond to these challenges while creating opportunities for long-term transformation.

From harnessing data and advanced design tools to building a skilled, future-ready workforce, you’ll hear practical insights and real-world examples of how mining leaders are shaping a more resilient, sustainable industry.

What you’ll learn:

How South32 is using digital solutions to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
How FutureAim is preparing the workforce of tomorrow through digital skills and engagement.
Where innovation, sustainability, and people intersect to accelerate industry transformation.
Why collaboration between technology providers, mining leaders, and workforce programs is essential for lasting impact.

HILT CRC public webinar: Using the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Method to support aluminium decarbonisation

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 (2022) calls for certifying ASI Entities (no matter where they sit on the aluminium value chain) to “establish a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Plan and ensure a GHG Emissions Reduction Pathway consistent with a 1.5-degree warming scenario”.

The ASI Method (published in 2024) is a unique, whole-of-value-chain model that allows companies to articulate 1.5-degree aligned pathways and demonstrate conformance with this requirement.

In this webinar, ASI Climate Change and Decarbonisation Director Chris Bayliss will explore the ASI Method’s “sectoral decarbonisation approach”, which has applicability throughout the aluminium value chain, from mining to end use and recycling.

Associate Professor Emma Aisbett from the Australian National University will share the HILT CRC perspective. Emma leads HILT CRC’s project on certification and verification (⁠RP3.006), which is working with industry partners to make sense of the rapidly evolving rules for measuring and certifying embedded emissions across aluminium, cement and other sectors. Her team’s research is helping companies these frameworks and how to position themselves for market access and competitiveness in a low-carbon economy.

The presentations will be followed by an audience Q&A.

Global Robotics and Automation Technology Showcase 2025

The AARP are delighted to bring back the Global Robotics and Automation Showcase for the second year, at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct. Hosted as a satellite event as part of West Tech Fest 2025, this is an AARP-ORTUNITY not to be missed. More details to come.

Webinar: Unlocking Value in Mining Through Deep Tech Innovation: Oxleigh Technologies and the Molten Sulphur Case Study

The webinar will showcase how a clear commercial vision, paired with the disciplined processes of a deep tech innovation house, can unlock breakthrough technologies.

Hear from:

Dr Mobin Nomvar, Co-founder, Scimita
Prof. Ali Abbas, Co-founder, Scimita, Chief Circular Engineer of Australia
Michael Tilley, Founder, Oxleigh Recycling Technologies

Register today and discover how circular economy thinking can deliver innovation outcomes far beyond the original objectives, opening new markets and value streams.

BHP Xplor Online Information Session

BHP Xplor is searching for the next wave of innovative mineral exploration companies to join its accelerator program.

Now entering its fourth year, the program provides selected participants with US$500,000 in equity-free funding, technical and commercial support, and the opportunity to partner with BHP to fast-track their exploration journey.

In this live session, you’ll hear directly from the BHP Xplor team and past program participants. We’ll break down the core elements of the program, what the selection committee is looking for in applications, and how successful companies have benefited.

The session will also cover:

What makes a compelling application
How BHP provides technical and commercial support
The program structure and timelines
Insights from previous participants
Live Q&A with the BHP Xplor team
If you’re a junior exploration company with a bold idea, an academic with an exciting concept, or a startup pushing the boundaries of discovery, this is your chance to learn how BHP Xplor can help you de-risk and accelerate your project.

BHP Xplor Online Information Session

Funding for early-stage exploration is a huge challenge for the mining sector, which is facing a severe discovery deficit at precisely the time we need to find more metals to feed the energy transition.

BHP’s answer to this acute challenge is BHP Xplor, a global accelerator program targeting innovative, early-stage mineral exploration companies looking for the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition.

To learn more about BHP Xplor join this free-to-attend webinar.

BHP Xplor Information Session & Breakfast

BHP invites you to a breakfast briefing at The Westin Perth to hear more about BHP Xplor, a cohort-based accelerator program supporting early-stage mineral exploration companies.

Now entering its fourth year, the program supports explorers with US$500,000 in equity-free funding and practical, hands-on support across technical, business and operational readiness.

If you’re preparing to raise capital, building a discovery team or if you simply have a promising concept you’d like to push forward, this is your chance to meet the Xplor team and ask questions about the 2026 application round.

DEADLINE: BHP Xplor Global Accelerator Program

BHP Xplor is a six-month accelerator program for early-stage mineral exploration companies. Over nine months, participants gain:

USD $500,000 equity-free funding
Expert mentoring from BHP and industry specialists
Tailored support across technical, business, and operational areas
Access to BHP’s global networks and alumni community

If you are ready to accelerate your exploration journey, now is the time to apply.

Applications open 9:00AM AWST, 8 September 2025 at www.bhp.com/xplor and close 5:00pm AWST, 15 October 2025.