The WA Mining Conference and Exhibition is back – here’s what’s happening at the show in 2024.
Perth has long been the centre of mining in Western Australia, with tens of thousands of people directly employed by the industry. With significant resources within Western Australian soils, events like the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition provide numerous opportunities to present products and services to key decision-makers.
The WA Mining Conference and Exhibition will integrate the innovation and research ecosystem while addressing the social and environmental standards driving a more sustainably conscious industry. The expanded exhibition will showcase technical and digital innovation across every aspect of the mining value chain while illustrating the economic importance of mining to Western Australia and its contribution to the resource technology sector.
Show Director Siobhan Rocks said the 2024 event is designed to connect mining industry businesses.
“Western Australia is an important market for the mining industry, and we’re focusing on connecting buyers to that market. We’re making it so they don’t have to come all the way over to the eastern seaboard to talk to people within mining communities.”
It is the ultimate event for mining and engineering professionals, showcasing the technical and digital evolution transforming the mining industry in Western Australia. WA Mining gives attendees a blueprint to solve operational pain points while listening to industry-leading experts in this highly targeted conference.
“Understanding the needs of the Western Australian mining industry, we are excited to expand the show’s offering,” Ms Rocks said. “Attendees will be able to find a whole range of solutions for mining, including advanced technology and equipment on display.”
Conference highlights
WA Mining Conference will provide engineers, mine managers, site superintendents, HSE managers, exploration managers and operations managers with the technological insights that will shape the future of the mining industry in Western Australia.
Of note is the expansion of digitalisation and automation in the sector, which will continue to push the industry into new frontiers. The WA Mining Conference will examine these new technologies and applications and draw insights from digital experts across a variety of sectors that will have applications in mining. Cyber security managers, technology heads, and chief technology officers will be in attendance as they look to discover the technological changes that will have a positive impact on the sector.
“This year’s event will welcome leaders from mining companies, government and all the key bodies in Western Australia as part of our speaker lineup,” Ms Rocks said.
Industry and stakeholder engagement is paramount to the success of the mining industry. The WA Mining Conference will investigate social license to operate for projects and explore the most effective ways to limit the environmental impact of mining in Western Australia. Environmental managers, stakeholders, and community engagement managers will hear from industry and government experts.
It will also allow mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) suppliers to engage with a high-quality audience of mining industry professionals.
There are many opportunities to get involved in the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition. The conference allows companies to showcase their business as technical leaders in the Western Australian mining industry, and attendees will engage with a high-quality audience of professionals looking to evolve, adapt, and improve their mining operations.
Prospect Awards
The Prospect Awards will be a major highlight of WA Mining Conference and Exhibition. They are amongst the most esteemed and prestigious awards for the Australian mining and minerals processing industry. For more than a decade, the Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been one of the few national awards programs to stop, look at what the mining industry is doing, and reward those who are excelling and going above and beyond, recognising and rewarding innovation.
The categories are:
- Indigenous and Community Engagement Award
- Excellence in IIOT Application
- Excellence in Environmental Management & Sustainability
- Excellence in Mine Safety, OH&S
- Project Lead of the Year
- Safety Advocate of the Year
- Innovative Mining Solution
- Mine Project Success of the Year
- Outstanding Mine Performance
- Discovery of the Year
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