Aspermont (ASX:ASP) has announced that it will bring together more than 2,000 mining industry participants, including over 500 executives and 100 speakers, at its co-located Future of Mining Australia and MiningNews Select conferences in Perth on June 16-17, 2026. Against a backdrop of resource nationalism, commodity supply pressures and accelerating automation, the events will focus on key industry themes including technology and innovation, energy transition, sustainability and workforce development.
The conferences will feature discussions on defense and critical minerals, connected mine automation, global mining policy developments and artificial intelligence adoption, alongside dedicated programs such as a start-up pitch competition, executive leadership roundtable and workforce development initiatives. Speakers will represent government, major mining companies, investment groups and technology organizations, providing a comprehensive view of the sector's most pressing issues.
These events are supported by Aspermont’s mining and energy media portfolio, including Mining Magazine, Australia’s Mining Monthly, MiningNews.net and Energy News Bulletin, and are designed to address operational, strategic and investment challenges facing the global resources sector. Aspermont operates on a scalable Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) model, delivering premium content to over 3 million users and 5,000 corporate clients across 150 countries.
The importance of this gathering lies in its timing. The mining industry is grappling with heightened resource nationalism, where governments are asserting greater control over mineral resources, and persistent commodity supply pressures exacerbated by geopolitical tensions. Simultaneously, the push for automation and AI adoption is transforming operations, while the energy transition demands new materials and sustainable practices. The conferences aim to provide actionable insights and foster collaboration among stakeholders to navigate these challenges.
By convening executives, policymakers, and innovators, Aspermont is facilitating critical dialogue on how the mining sector can adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. The inclusion of a start-up pitch competition and workforce development initiatives underscores the need for fresh ideas and skilled talent to drive future growth. As the industry seeks to balance profitability with environmental and social responsibilities, events like these become essential platforms for shaping strategy and policy.
