WA Mining in 2025 will feature exhibitors such as Kinder Australia and conference contributions from the likes of Deloitte, Lifeline, Oracle, and more.
When the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition (WA Mining) returns to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 8–9, it will once again drawing the state’s mining community together under one roof.
Following a sold-out event in 2024, this year’s edition is expanding in ambition and scale.
With many attendees expected, including mine owners and operators, the conference and exhibition are aiming to be the central stage for Western Australia’s most pressing mining conversations.
WA Mining 2025 reflects an industry in motion. Against a backdrop of shifting global demand, rapid technological advancement, and growing expectations around sustainability, the event is both a mirror and a catalyst for change.
Partnerships strengthen purpose
WA Mining enters a new chapter after Prime Creative Media announced the event’s official partnership with the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC).
The collaboration reinforces the event’s relevance across the full mining ecosystem, from junior explorers to multinational operators. AMEC chief executive officer Warren Pearce said in a statement that the timing of the event could not be more important, given the pace of change in Western Australia’s resources sector.
“With so much happening in WA resources at the moment, the event is a real opportunity for industry to come together to not only discuss the challenges ahead but celebrate the incredible work that is happening on the ground,” Pearce said.
The endorsement from AMEC highlights WA Mining’s growing influence. It also signals the event’s evolution from a showcase of products and services into a cornerstone of strategic dialogue for the state’s economy. The two-day conference program has been curated around trends that matter to operators and policymakers. Delegates will hear from experts on advanced technology, decarbonisation, software and data, and the future of Western Australian mining.
Practical discussions will explore how automation is redefining safety, how emissions reduction targets can be achieved without compromising productivity, and how layered safety systems are improving workforce resilience.
Cybersecurity, economic policy, and mental health will also be addressed, with contributions from Deloitte Cyber, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA, and Lifeline WA.
The calibre of the speaker line-up demonstrates the seriousness of the agenda. David Michael MLA, minister for Mines and Petroleum, will be joined by Oracle’s director of Customer Strategy, Michael Simms, Industry Capability Network’s national climate director, Dr Vanessa Rauland, and fatigue risk management expert, Dr Nicholas Mabbott, among others.
A timely platform for collaboration
Mining in Western Australia has always been about more than extraction – it’s about building an economic and social foundation for the state and contributing to global supply chains. In 2025, as the industry wrestles with decarbonisation, digitalisation, and workforce renewal, WA Mining arrives at a moment of both challenge and opportunity.
By bringing together policymakers, operators, suppliers, and service providers, the event helps ensure that ideas are not left on the conference stage but translated into practical actions across sites and offices. Whether delegates are looking for insights into automation, strategies for emissions reduction, or solutions to strengthen workplace culture, WA Mining 2025 promises not only conversations but actionable pathways forward.
WA Mining will be held in Perth from 8-9 October. Register to attend WA Mining by visiting waminingexpo.com.au/getinvolved