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IMARC’s Innovation & Investment Alley is back in 2026 and so is the industry’s most impressive line-up of mining technology leaders and emerging players. A major annual event on the industry’s international calendar, IMARC is set to welcome more than 500 solution providers from around the world to the ICC…
Mining giants join WA Mining 2026 as the countdown begins
Returning to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 16–17 September 2026, WA Mining Conference & Exhibition 2026 (WA Mining) will bring together the people, companies and technologies driving the future of the resources sector, with a strong line-up of sponsors and industry leaders already confirmed. Blackwoods, Conveyor Integrated Business…
Global challenges, local opportunities addressed at IMARC Australia’s biggest mining conference
Geopolitical instability, the race to secure critical minerals supply chains, rising demand for key resources and the rapid deployment of AI are reshaping the global mining industry – and putting a new premium on turning ambition into action. That challenge will be at the heart of the International Mining and…
Six breakthrough technologies selected for Copper to the World Innovation Hour
Six organisations developing innovative technologies to help tackle some of the copper industry's biggest challenges have been selected as finalists for the Copper to the World Innovation Hour, where they will pitch their solutions live before industry leaders this September. As global demand for copper continues to accelerate, driven by…
FMS Group named 2026 Queensland Mining Contractor of the year
Heavy equipment maintenance contractor FMS Group was named the Queensland Mining Contractor of the Year for 2026, at a glittering black-tie gala held in Mackay last night as part of the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME). The 2026 Awards attracted over 70 entries, across eight categories covering productivity, technology,…
Can the world deliver enough Copper for the Future?
Demand is expected to increase significantly over the coming decades as countries invest in electrification, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, data centres and modern electricity networks. Copper sits at the centre of these technologies, making it one of the most strategically important commodities of the 21st century. Yet while the importance…
If Critical Controls Fail, Everything Else Fails: Why Process Safety Assurance Has Become Australia’s Next Major Risk Challenge
Most major incidents don't occur because organisations lack safety controls. They occur because critical safeguards quietly weaken over time. Whether it's a refinery fire, chemical release or major equipment failure, the consequences can be severe. According to industry research, 91% of process safety professionals believe improved access to real-time process…
From Legacy to Leadership – 50 Years of Deadly
This week marks a significant milestone. It has been 50 years since landmark reforms recognised the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and established NAIDOC as a national movement. Today, Indigenous businesses are one of Australia's fastest-growing business sectors, demonstrating that economic empowerment is fundamental to reconciliation. The…

















