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Mill Operators Conference 2026

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
19 – 21 October 2026
#MillOps2026

24
PD Hours

Mill Operators Conference 2026

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
19 – 21 October 2026
#MillOps2026

24
PD Hours


Advancing mineral processing for 48 years

Welcome to #MillOps2026

AusIMM’s Mill Operators Conference is a respected industry event that brings together professionals and subject-matter experts to explore best practice, emerging technologies, and the global factors impacting mill operations.

Since launching in 1978 in Mount Isa, the conference has evolved into a premier global event, now in its 17th iteration. Today, it attracts more than 600 professionals from around the world, including metallurgists, geometallurgists, engineers, executives and industry leaders, to exchange insights, share innovations, and advance the minerals processing sector.

We look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane, Australia in October 2026!

Register now! #MillOps2026

The largest gathering of mill operators Brisbane, October 2026

Get ready for Mill Operators 2026

Keynote speakers

Leading industry heavyweights will share their expertise at the Mill Operators Conference 2026. The 2026 conference will bring world leaders in mill operations to Brisbane. Discover the latest trends, technology and innovation from keynote speakers who are at the forefront of mill operations across the world.

Why attend?

Now in its 17th iteration, AusIMM’s Mill Operators Conference 2026 in Brisbane, Australia, is an acclaimed industry event that brings together metallurgists, geometallurgists, engineers, leaders, executives and other industry professionals to discuss advancing best practice, emerging technologies and global factors impacting mill operations.

Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities

Mill Operators Conference 2026 provides outstanding opportunities to showcase your brand and connect with key decision makers in the mining industry, exhibit your products and services and generate new business leads.

Metallurgy Symposium

Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) are hosting a 1-day symposium at the conclusion of the conference. This day is an inclusive, relaxed and fun opportunity for technical sharing between metallurgical professionals. It will feature presentations on extractive metallurgy.

Keynote speakers and panelists

Bryan Rairdan

Head of Global Metallurgy and Processing, RCoE
BHP

Brian Putland

Managing Director
Orway Consultants

Michelle Heley

Bioleaching Data Scientist
IGO
Industry Expert
Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland

Kerrie Mengersen

Emeritus Distinguished Professor
Queensland University of Technology

Dominic Stoll

CEO
Dymaxim

Elsa Jordan

Director
Deployed Analytics

Wynand Cronje

Principal Specialist Process Control
Gold Fields

Join us in Brisbane for the #MillOps2026!

 

 

 

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