IMARC 2026 will bring the mining world to Sydney

Now is the time for robust conversations and new thinking as we seek solutions to support mining in creating national resilience and global prosperity.

Mining’s critical delivery and sustainability challenges will be examined from all angles at the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), which returns to ICC Sydney on 27–29 October after a record 2025 event.

IMARC’s 2026 program, featuring speakers such as Australia’s resources minister Madeleine King, Agnico Eagle director Felicia Binks, BHP innovation strategy head Marley Palin, Fortescue integrated operations director Katie Charuga and Perenti CEO Vanessa Torres, will give attendees unique insights into:

• A rapidly changing global mineral processing and refining landscape
• US and Europe resources and supply chain resets
• Crucial mine and downstream funding trends
• Markets and policies altering the future of mineral supply
• Leaders in permitting and regulatory reform
• Project pipeline opportunities and constraints.
   

“When global competition for mining investment is intensifying and our critical minerals are in hot demand for energy, electrification and strategic strength, IMARC 2026 is a tremendous opportunity for MCA members and the broader industry to connect with other mining companies, capital markets, governments, technology providers and industry leaders from more than 120 countries,” said Minerals Council of Australia CEO Tania Constable. “Now is the time for robust conversations and new thinking as we seek solutions to support mining in creating national resilience and global prosperity.”

More than 500 mining, finance and government leaders from all over the world will gather at IMARC 2026.

New South Wales Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said that in a climate of global economic uncertainty it was vital governments supported industries such as mining that delivered stability.

“It is crucial we come together at an event such as IMARC to understand what that support should look like today and into the future,” he said.

Workshops, networking platforms and complimentary transport to and from key New South Wales mining centres will ensure mine site leaders typically stationed a long way from the event venue can profit from IMARC.

“As mining professionals it’s easy to become focused on the challenges and processes within our own operations,” said New South Wales Southern Coalfield mine superintendent and IMARC Advisory Committee member Garrick Alden. “IMARC provides an opportunity to step back, see what is happening across the broader industry and learn about new technologies, innovations and approaches being used elsewhere.

“Attendees can take those learnings back to site and evaluate what could improve safety, efficiency and overall performance at their own operation.

“With free entry and transport available through the NSW Delegate Mining Initiative, it’s an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed.”

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