Critical Minerals / METS – Page 7 – WA Innovation Calendar

Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate, Energy & Security

Bringing together collective voices for an open dialogue on Climate, Energy and Security for a Stable Future.

The Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate, Energy & Security will host six high level policy conversations bringing together senior executives, academics, economists, scientists and regional leaders and policy experts.

Panels:

COP31 Priorities & Australia’s Negotiating Role: From Global Commitments to Regional Leadership
Resources, Critical Minerals & Strategic Supply Chains: Mining, Materials and the Geopolitics of the Net-Zero Economy
Financy, Institutions & Policy Delivery: Turning Leadership and Commitments into Real-World Outcomes
Net Zero Pathways, Energy Systems & Security: Designing Credible Net Zero Transitions that Delivery Reliability, Affordability and Security
Climate, Energy & National Security: Energy, Infrastructure and Climate Risk as Security Multipliers
Climate Resillience, State Capacity & Regional Stability: Strengthening Resilience to Protect Sovereignty and Development

National Industry PhD Information Session

Curtin University is hosting a National Industry PhD Information Session for industry partners, researchers and organisations interested in innovation, R&D and workforce development.

The National Industry PhD Program brings universities and businesses together to co-design research that tackles real-world challenges, embeds PhD candidates across both environments, and translates research into practical outcomes.

The session will cover:
• How the National Industry PhD Program works
• What’s required from industry partners
• Funding and eligibility considerations
• University support and candidate embedment
• Examples of current National Industry PhD projects

DEADLINE: 2026 GRX Industry Awards

The GRX Industry Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across the resources and mining sectors.

Recognising organisations and individuals driving meaningful impact, these prestigious awards highlight individuals and organisations leading the way in the resources industry, celebrating innovation, impactful solutions, and success.

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.

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

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