Sydney confirmed for IMARC 2027 after record-breaking event

Sydney will again welcome the global mining and resources industry in 2027, with the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) confirming its return following a record-breaking 2026 event. The announcement capped off the largest IMARC ever, with more …
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October 29, 2026

New EITI Chair: Critical minerals race demands more transparency, not less

New EITI Chair: Critical minerals race demands more transparency, not less  The global race to secure critical minerals must strengthen, not sideline, transparency and good governance, newly appointed Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board Chair Maria van der Hoeven told …
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October 29, 2026

IMARC exhibitors hail record engagement and new business opportunities

Exhibitors at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) have reported exceptional engagement, new business opportunities and valuable international connections, with some describing their most successful event yet and confirming their return for 2027.   The three-day …
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October 29, 2026

Mining's Trillion-Dollar Question: If the World Needs Critical Minerals, Why Aren't More Mines Being Built? - IMARC DAY 2

Mining’s Trillion-Dollar Question:  If the World Needs Critical Minerals, Why Aren’t More Mines Being Built? Demand for critical minerals has never been higher. Capital is available. Governments around the world are racing to secure supply chains. So why aren’t more …
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October 28, 2026

Premier highlights NSW’s untapped Critical Minerals potential as industry calls for efficiency and consistency

NSW Premier Chris Minns has highlighted the state’s untapped critical minerals potential, with industry lauding the state’s support, at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney. The Premier outlined the State’s approach to accelerate exploration and investment and expand …
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October 28, 2026

Offtake Agreements Key to Unlocking Critical Minerals Investment, Global Financiers Tell IMARC

Securing long-term buyers for critical minerals will be crucial to unlocking investment in new mining projects, according to senior financiers from Australia, the United States and Germany. Speaking at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney today, representatives …
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October 28, 2026

Show Us The Money: Where Is Mining Capital Coming From, And Why?

Demand for resources, especially critical minerals, is surging as governments worldwide race to secure supply chains. Meeting that demand requires more exploration and more operating mines. Who is securing the capital needed, and what is their secret? Legendary global investor …
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October 28, 2026

BHP Warns AI Could Accelerate Poor Performance Without Operational Discipline

Mining giant BHP has warned that artificial intelligence risks accelerating poor outcomes if applied to ineffective processes, as it looks to harness technology to replicate operational improvements across its business. Speaking at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in …
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October 28, 2026

Sydney hosts historic global First Nations meeting on critical minerals boom

First Nations leaders from across the world gathered in Sydney last night, on the eve of IMARC 2026, to discuss how Traditional Owners and Indigenous peoples can have a greater say in, and share of, the rapidly expanding global critical …
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October 27, 2026

Australia's Critical Minerals Reserve a 'Shock Absorber' as Europe Looks to Secure New Supply Chains

Australia’s Ambassador to the European Union, Angus Campbell AO, has described Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve as a “shock absorber” for global supply chains, as European governments warned the era of buying critical minerals on price alone is over. Speaking …
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October 27, 2026


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