Call for abstracts
Call for abstracts
Abstract submissions are now closed
The Critical Minerals Conference 2025 Advisory Committee are currently reviewing abstract submissions for presentation at the conference in Perth from 2 - 4 September.
Why submit an abstract?
- Elevate your professional profile
- Highlight your organisation’s achievements
- Share your knowledge, expertise and case studies with the industry
- Bring awareness of your progress to researchers, policy makers and peers
- Create new opportunities to collaborate for the good of the industry
Submission process
Submissions will be subject to peer review, then accepted or declined by the committee. The selection criteria includes: relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and originality of ideas, significance of the contribution and quality of presentation.
Accepted abstract authors are then able to submit an extended abstract or full paper, with revisions provided by peer review and the committee. Extended abstracts or full papers are not a requirement.
See below to read more about the abstract themes and click here to start the submission process.
Please note
- Presentations will be conducted in-person
- Critical Minerals 2025 will not be streamed live online; however, all presentations will be recorded for viewing post-conference
- All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions
- All presenting authors are required to register, pay and attend the conference
Conference themes
Mineral Economics, Geopolitics and the Global Supply Chain
The economics and geopolitics of critical minerals are remarkably complex. While resource deposits and manufacturing are geographically concentrated, downstream applications and end consumers are widely dispersed.
The consequence for industry is that we are now navigating a dynamic global market characterised by geopolitical risk, shifting domestic policy, price volatility, fragile supply chains and a nervous investment market. Often, these various forces pull in opposite directions.
Even in a changing global environment, critical minerals will remain to vital to partners across the clean energy, transport and advanced technology sectors. Demand will grow, especially as new applications emerge, making a stable and sustainable supply chain an imperative for governments and industry alike.
The Critical Minerals Conference will feature insights from leading economists, trade and international strategists, finance experts and partners from across the energy and advanced technology value chains.
Circularity and ESG
Not only do we need significant increases in the volume of metals and materials produced to supply the energy transition, we need to be more responsible, sustainable and transparent in the way we produce, process and manufacture.
Demands from end consumers, communities and government, alongside evolving industry capability and technical possibilities, are changing the nature of ESG for critical minerals .
Fundamental questions about verification, traceability and ‘who pays?’ continue to challenge industry and trading partners alike.
Critical Minerals 2025 explores the ESG landscape from the many perspectives that come into play, from the circular economy through to recycling and waste utilisation, social performance, governance, standards and global finance.
Discovery and Development
There is no question the world will need more minerals and metals to support the shift to a cleaner, more sustainable future. The challenges of finding the deposits of the future are not insignificant, and once discovered, a whole new set of challenges face those trying to develop them. Are emerging technologies the key to making new discoveries, or is it old fashioned boots on the ground? And when we find them, how are these essential resources being fast-tracked into production?
Showcasing New Technologies
The rapid development of new technologies is crucial for the critical minerals sector to meet growing global demand sustainably and efficiently. These innovations will enhance productivity and minimise environmental impacts for current and future production. Showcasing them will highlight their role in securing a stable and responsible supply of critical minerals by presenting the latest advancements in exploration, extraction, and processing.
Processing
Manufacturing
The energy transition presents an opportunity to boost local manufacturing and meet the need for sovereign capability and supply chain resilience in our energy future. What are the keys to our competitive advantage that can reverse our manufacturing decline, how far downstream can and should we go, and what level of Government support is sustainable. CM2025 will explore this theme and showcase companies that are manufacturing or aspiring manufacturers with Critical minerals in Australia.
Choose your pathway...
There are 3 pathways to presenting at AusIMM's Critical Minerals Conference 2025 in Perth:
1. Abstract only
Submit your abstract prior to 8 April 2025. An abstract is a brief summary of an idea, used to help the reader quickly ascertain your presentation topic (approximately 300 words).
If your abstract has been accepted, you will be invited to write a revised abstract considering any feedback you may have received before 1 July.
2. Extended abstract
Submit your 300-word abstract prior to 8 April 2025 (as above).
If your abstract has been accepted, you will be invited to write an extended abstract considering any feedback you may have received before 1 July. An extended abstract should be 800 - 1,000 words.
3. Full paper
Submit your 300-word abstract prior to 8 April 2025 (as above).
If your abstract has been accepted, you will be invited to write a draft paper considering any feedback you may have received before 1 July. A draft paper should be 1,500 - 8,000 words.
Following further review and feedback, authors are then invited to provide a finalised paper by 5 August.
Guidelines
Abstracts must be submitted as a PDF document only using the specific format as per the abstract template submitted through the abstract submission portal on the event website. Submissions will not be accepted via email.
The Committee may, if necessary, limit the number of presentations per author. Submission of abstracts implies the author’s agreement to publish their abstract on the event website. Authors must arrange and pay their own accommodation, travel and expenses to attend the event.
Once the abstract submission deadline has passed, the organising committee will review all submitted abstracts. Authors will then be notified whether or not the abstract has been accepted for the next stage, and the requirements around the next stage of submission.
All enquiries should be directed to: conference@ausimm.com.au
- Abstracts must be a minimum of 250 words, and a maximum of 300 words
- Abstracts must be submitted in Arial 11-point font
- The abstract title must be typed in Arial 14 point, bold and centred font
- The presenting author/s name/s must be underlined
- All author details, post nominals and affiliations must be included
- All author email address must be included
- Authors may include a maximum of five keywords sufficient to highlight the relevant topics to be addressed in the paper
- Abstracts must be text only – graphics, images or graphs should not be included
Author resources
AusIMM Guide to Authors
Abstract template
Paper template
Abstract Submission FAQs
Where do I submit my abstract?
Submit your abstract via the Abstract Submission Portal. Instructions on how to submit your abstract can be found on the home page of the portal.
Do I need to use a template?
Yes – you will need to format your abstract using the abstract template. This can be found within the Abstract Submission Portal.
How long does the abstract review process take?
The abstract review process begins after the abstract submission deadline has passed. It usually takes around four weeks for the advisory committee to review all submitted abstracts and reach a decision. This may take longer if the number of abstracts submitted exceeds expectations.
How will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
We will contact you via email regardless of the outcome.
I need to update my abstract. How do I do this?
Once you have submitted your abstract, you can update or change this at any time prior to the abstract closing date through the Abstract Submission Portal. Post the abstract closing date, please contact conference@ausimm.com
I have missed the deadline. Can I still submit my abstract?
Email us at conference@ausimm.com to see if an extension is possible.