The 2026 program addresses key industry challenges and opportunities, with 58 presentations from 11 countries, leading industry speakers, and three engaging panel discussions.

"We received a record number of abstracts for our 2026 program, which I feel is a testament to the ongoing relevance and importance of the AusIMM Critical Minerals Conference, not just nationally, but globally. We attract high quality speakers, and are proud to showcase the hard conversations. Our 2026 program reflects the overwhelming engagement of industry, government and academia in the critical minerals space. This year's poster offering is especially strong, and we will be spotlighting both oral and poster presentations during the event."

Dr. Helen Degeling, Technical Director – Geoscience and Sustainability, Critical Minerals Conference 2026 Advisory Committee Chair