Thought Leadership Series
Digital Mines, Diverse Minds - Powering the Global Shift
AusIMM’s Thought Leadership Series drives critical conversations on the big picture topics shaping our sector. As the industry’s trusted professional body, AusIMM convenes senior leaders across mining, METS, government and academia to challenge thinking and explore the opportunities defining the future of the sector.
Through expert-led discussions, the Series provides critical insight into how the sector can deliver enduring value amid geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological change and evolving stakeholder expectations.
Discover Series Topics
In 2026, AusIMM's Thought Leadership Series will feature 5 events held around Australia.
Capability, technology and leadership
Perth | Available to watch now
Bridging the capability gap between rapid technology adoption and workforce readiness, with a focus on leadership, operating models and embedding innovation at scale.
Copper, growth and project delivery
Adelaide | Watch online from 23 July
Exploring copper as the next major growth engine for global mining, and the increasing complexity of delivering major projects in competitive, capital-constrained environments.
Strategic resources and critical minerals
Melbourne | Watch online from 8 October
Examining the role of strategic reserves, supply chain resilience and policy design in strengthening sovereign capability and global competitiveness.
Building an innovation ecosystem
Brisbane | Watch online from 12 November
Why Australia struggles to scale mining technology, and what must change to move innovation from pilot to industrial adoption.
Global competitiveness
Perth | Watch online from 9 December
Assessing what must change for Australian mining to remain competitive, investable and globally relevant over the next decade.
Meet the panellists
Stay tuned for more panellists to be announced soon.
Hon David Michael MLA
Jim McCluskey
Benjamin Zammit
