Industry Insight Symposium - Brisbane

Join the AusIMM New Professionals Network for an inspiring and insightful webinar with Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox — a leading voice in geoscience and sustainable mining.

About this event

Anita is the founder of the MIWATCH (Mine Waste Transformation through Characterisation) Group at UQ, and has led pioneering work in mine waste exploration, acid mine drainage prediction, and the role of minerals in the energy transition. With a strong industry and government collaboration background, she has played a critical role in reshaping how the sector approaches mine waste as a resource opportunity.

She is a two-time recipient of the IOM3 Materials World Medal, a 2022–2024 Superstar of STEM, and was recently named one of the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” for 2024.

This session is a must-attend for early career professionals eager to understand the future of mining, responsible resource management, and the evolving role of geoscientists in a changing global landscape.

Following Anita's presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive Q&A, gaining direct insight and practical advice from her extensive experience.

Hosted by AusIMM New Professionals Network Ambassadors, this event is designed to offer an inclusive and engaging experience for all attendees. Whether you're just beginning your career or bring years of experience, it's a great opportunity to gain inspiration and insights from our guest speaker’s journey.

Don't miss out on this engaging conversation and exploration of the dynamic landscape of careers in the resources sector. Secure your spot now! 

Speaker/s

Anita Parbhakar-Fox

Associate Professor, Sustainable Minerals Institute

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Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox is a geoscientist known for her research in mine waste mineral exploration and acid mine drainage prediction. She is the founder of the MIWATCH (Mine Waste Transformation through Characterisation) Group at UQ, Deputy Director of the ARC ITTC for Critical Resources of the Future and most recently served as the Acting Director of the W.H.Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre at UQ. She has worked extensively with industry and government partners on topics related to geochemistry and the role of minerals in sustainable development.

At the University of Queensland, she has led several large portfolios with State Governments and Geoscience Australia examining mine waste as a potential resource of critical metals as needed for the energy transition, emphasizing the importance of responsible resource management. Anita was a Superstar of STEM (2022-2024), a twice recipient of the IOM3 Materials World Medal (2019, 2023) and most recently she was named as a “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining (2024).

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