Future of Mining Australia and MiningNews Select Conferences to Address Critical Minerals, AI, and Resource Security in Perth

Crown Perth will host the Future of Mining Australia and MiningNews Select conferences on June 16–17, 2026, bringing together more than 2,000 industry participants, including over 500 mining executives and 100 speakers. The dual event aims to spotlight critical operational, market, and geopolitical factors influencing the global resource sector, while industry leaders discuss strategies for navigating a rapidly changing mining landscape. Featured sessions will explore defense-related metals, AI and connected mining technologies, international investment frameworks, startup innovation, supply chain resilience, and workforce development.

The conferences are backed by the extensive editorial expertise of Aspermont’s publications, including Mining Magazine, Australia’s Mining Monthly, MiningNews.net, and Energy News Bulletin. Aspermont (ASX: ASP) is the market leader in B2B media for the global resource industries, operating on a scalable Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) model, delivering premium, high-value content to over 3 million users and 5,000 corporate clients across 150 countries. The company combines independent, elite journalism, data intelligence, live summits, and targeted marketing services, maintaining a dominant footprint across global mining and energy markets. Aspermont is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with core hubs in the UK, Australia, Brazil, USA, Canada, Singapore, and the Philippines.

The significance of this event lies in its timing amid growing global demand for critical minerals essential for defense and green technologies, coupled with the need for intelligent automation to improve efficiency and safety. The conferences will delve into how AI and connected mining technologies can revolutionize operations, from exploration to extraction. Additionally, discussions on international investment frameworks and supply chain resilience are crucial as geopolitical tensions disrupt traditional trade routes. Workforce development remains a key focus, as the industry faces a skills shortage while adopting new technologies.

Startup innovation will also be highlighted, showcasing how entrepreneurial ventures are driving change in the sector. For more details, visit the full article at https://ibn.fm/KcGUf. The event is organized under the umbrella of MiningNewsWire, a specialized communications platform focused on developments in global mining and resources. MiningNewsWire is part of the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN, which delivers access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire, article and editorial syndication to over 5,000 outlets, enhanced press release services, social media distribution, and tailored corporate communications solutions.

As the mining industry confronts challenges from resource nationalism to technological disruption, the Future of Mining Australia and MiningNews Select conferences offer a platform for collaboration and strategic planning. The emphasis on critical minerals and resource security underscores the sector’s pivotal role in national security and economic stability. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event aims to foster solutions that ensure sustainable and resilient mining practices for the future.