Critical Minerals / METS – Page 5 – WA Innovation Calendar

UNSW Perth Alumni Talks | The Future of Mining

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:

Zero waste
Zero (net) emissions
Zero (human) entry
Improved safety, productivity and efficiency

CORE Innovation Hub Community Coffee

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

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.

Webinar: The Mine Beyond Operations

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

CORE Connect – February

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.

GreenTech Hub Summer Sundowner

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!

Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) Seminar 2026

Join CSIRO’s annual Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration seminar (DIME) for Australia’s minerals industry.

Showcasing the latest scientific and technological advances in mineral exploration and ore deposits understanding, hear how innovative R&D is redefining how we discover and develop Australia’s resources.

METS Space Cluster

Join Austmine and AROSE for the next meeting of the METS Space Cluster
Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 | 1pm – 2pm AEDT

This Cluster brings together professionals from Space/ METS and Mining to connect, share knowledge and insights and identify pathways for future collaboration.

Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26)

At GRX26, mining operators, METS innovators, engineers and constructors, processing and logistics specialists, government, research institutions, and global partners come together to share what’s working, challenge what isn’t, and commit to the collaborations that will shape our sector’s future.

This isn’t just where Australia’s resources advantage is discussed—it’s where it’s activated.

Brew Hub and Connect at the AARP

BrewHub and Connect & Autonomo Training Academy Launch – Feb 25

Celebrating the official launch of the Autônomo Training Academy at the AARP, adding another milestone to the precinct and further strengthening the community.

This morning tea style event is a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with current AARP Users, key stakeholders and the broader robotics and innovation ecosystem.