Events of interest to the mineral and energy resources industries
Details given may be subject to change.
2019
January
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28–31 January, Vancouver, Canada
Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) Mineral Exploration Roundup Conference 2019
Roundup brings together prospectors, geoscientists, investors and suppliers each year to help shape the future of mineral exploration and development
March
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03–06 March: Toronto, Canada
PDAC Convention 2019
One of the world's largest conventions for people, companies and organisations in or connected with mineral exploration
Member(s) of the Mineral Resources Division, Government of South Australia attended
26 March: Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Science in the Surveys 2019: New data, new tools, new frontiers - the role of Government in mineral discovery
Hosted by the Geological Survey of New South Wales, an opportunity to engage with senior government geoscientists from around Australia and discover exploration opportunities
- Download presentation by Anthony Reid, Geological Survey of South Australia
Mining the core library: integrating legacy data with new geoscience to support discovery in South Australia (PDF 12.9 MB)
April
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08 April: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 HyLogging Workshop
Learn how to use HyLogging analysis software to analyse spectral data and create products that can be integrated on other platforms, and how to access the National Virtual Core Library.
Free workshop hosted by the Geological Survey of South Australia
08–10 April: Santiago, Chile
2019 CRU 18th World Copper Conference
Independent insights on the global copper market and networking opportunities with the world's major miners, smelters and financial institutions.
Visit us at Booth 13
09–10 April: Adelaide, South Australia
South Australian Resources & Energy Investment Conference (SAREIC)
Featuring success stories and emerging players in mineral, petroleum and gas exploration in South Australia.
Visit us at Booth 8/9
- Download presentation given by Dr Paul Heithersay, Chief Executive, Department for Energy and Mining
Resources in South Australia's growth agenda (PDF 7.5 MB)
May
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27-30 May: Brisbane, Queensland
2019 APPEA Conference and Exhibition
Australia's premier oil and gas industry conference and the largest upstream oil and gas event in the Southern Hemisphere
Visit us at Booth 176
June
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04–05 June: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 AusIMM International Uranium Conference
Opportunities to learn about the latest innovations in the global uranium industry and increasing demand, network with world’s top uranium experts, attend conference tours
Visit us at our booth
05–06 June: Perth, Western Australia
2019 AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies)
'Next Generation Mining' - showcasing the Australian resources sector, emerging commodities, new innovations impacting on the way the sector works, and engagement with the wider community
17 June: Tonsley Precinct, Adelaide, South Australia
2019 Copper to the World Conference optional Masterclasses
Two concurrent Masterclasses, held at the Tonsley Precinct the day prior to the 2019 Copper to the World Conference:
- Session 1 - European insights and experiences on mining innovation
- Session 2 - Engaging Aboriginal contractors in mining operations - with AIMEE (Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration)
Note: Spaces are limited
18 June: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 Copper to the World Conference
A forum where you will make business connections, share technical insights, learn new technologies and discuss the latest ideas on the future for copper
Visit us at Booth 14
July
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05 July: Adelaide, South Australia
AmCham Industry Series: Mining - Critical minerals and trade
Panel discussion facilitated by Jacqui McGill (Jacqui McGill Leadership Consulting) with speakers Dan Van Holst Pellekaan MP (Minister for Energy and Mining, Government of South Australia); Andrew Cole
(Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, OZ Minerals), and David Grabau Senior Investment Specialist, Resources and Energy, Austrade) discussing how they are promoting mining innovation and what new technologies are emerging in the industry to tap into new reserves with a focus in the areas of critical minerals, investment and trade with the United States of America
22–24 July: Denver, Colorado, USA
URTEC 2019 Unconventional Resources Technology Conference
Leading international forum for discussions of advancements in integrated science and technology in unconventional resource development in the petroleum and gas industry
23–25 July: Broken Hill, New South Wales
Uncover Curnamona 2019
Information and ideas from current mineral exploration and cutting-edge research by the Geological Survey of New South Wales, the Geological Survey of South Australia, and the Geological Society of Australia and collaborative partners under the UNCOVER initiative themes
August
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05–07 August: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum
Annual conference and exhibition with presentations by listed mining and exploration companies - for brokers, bankers, investors, financiers and mining service industries
Visit us at our booth
September
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2–5 September: Perth, Western Australia
2nd Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference (AEGC)
The largest petroleum and mineral geoscience conference in Australasia - this year's theme is 'Data to Discovery', focusing on the application of geology, geophysics, and geochemistry in exploration for petroleum and mineral systems in Australasia and the wider Asia-Pacific region
11–12 September: Perth, Western Australia
RIU Good Oil Conference 2019
Updates on the exciting developments in the oil and gas industry
11–13 September: Perth, Western Australia
World Gold Conference 2019
Covering all aspects of gold mining, including exploration, geosciences, mining (including geotechnical aspects), metallurgy (processing), environment and related themes
20 September: Adelaide, South Australia
Central Gawler Craton Geoscience Workshop 2019
An open forum to discuss new geoscientific data, knowledge and future projects in the Central Gawler Craton; includes display of selected drill cores, regolith and surficial geological samples
Download the presentations given at the workshop
24–26 September: Adelaide, South Australia
8th International Conference on Hydrogen Safety (ICHS 2019)
Hosted by HySafe and the South Australian Government. Hydrogen is beginning to play a greater role in the transition to clean, safe and sustainable safety systems. The conference provides an open platform for presentation and discussion of new findings, information and data on a wide range of hydrogen safety topics
October
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3 October: Adelaide, South Australia
4th Austmine Mining Innovation Roadshow
Panel sessions, presentations, networking and think tank discussions with industry's leaders connecting to discuss future challenges, digital transformation priorities, sustainability focus areas and emerging smart solutions
9–11 October: Tianjin, China
China Mining Conference and Exhibition 2019
Covers the whole mining industry value chain including geological surveys, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, technology and equipment, mining services, etc.
25 October: Adelaide, South Australia
18th annual Spatial Information Day (SID)
Opportunity to learn the latest applications, theories and techniques being applied in surveying, remote sensing, building information modelling (BIM), and geographic information systems (GIS)
28–31 October: Melbourne, Victoria
6th Annual International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC)
Opportunities for business and industry to discuss issues impacting on the mining and resources sector
Visit Department for Energy and Mining representatives at booth N28
November
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4 to 9 November: Canberra, Australia
Group on Earth Observations: GEO Week 2019 and the GEO Ministerial Summit
A week of events organised by GEO (an intergovernmental partnership of 105 member governments, 127 participating organisations, passionate individuals and businesses) to ensure that data and earth observations inform strategic decision-making for a more sustainable planet
11 November: Adelaide, South Australia
Roundtable for Oil and Gas
Annual meeting of the Roundtable for Oil and Gas projects in South Australia: membership is open to local and multi-national companies, peak representative bodies for industry and environment, agencies from Australian States and Territories, Federal Governments and research institutions, and individuals with an interest in the oil and gas supply chain
12 to 13 November: Perth, Western Australia
New Gen Gold 2019
The world's pre-eminent gold exploration conference held every two years to discuss case histories of gold discoveries of the world's most recent gold mines and emerging new mines
12 to 14 November: Perth, Western Australia
MinEX CRC Annual Conference: Frontier Exploration
MinEx CRC is the world's largest mineral exploration collaboration bringing together Industry, Government and Research Organisations
15 November: Adelaide, South Australia
Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining
Recognising excellence demonstrated by leading resources and energy sector companies and organisations to improve the economic, environmental, health and social wellbeing of South Australian communities - applications open 2 September
18 to 22 November: Port Lincoln, South Australia
Convergence on the Coast
Organised by the Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology and the Specialist Group in Solid Earth Geophysics, bringing together the research community in structural geology, tectonics and solid earth geophysics within Australia and internationally to discuss the latest research and developments in these fields. Includes:
- 13 to17 November: pre-conference field trip - Lithospheric structures, orogenic fronts and mineral systems: a traverse through the south-eastern Gawler Craton
Departs Adelaide, traverses Yorke Peninsula, southwestern Flinders Ranges and eastern Eyre Peninsula, arrives Port Lincoln for the conference ice-breaker - 21 November: free half-day workshop - bringing together geological surveys and research institutions in Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the UK: a new initiative to build the next generation of 3D geological modelling tools
- 23 to 27 November: post-conference field trip - Tectonics, magmatism and crustal growth in the southern Gawler Craton
Departs Port Lincoln, travels the west coast of Eyre Peninsula to Ceduna, traverses northern Eyre Peninsula, arrives back in Adelaide
28 November: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 Geological Survey of South Australia Discovery Day (GSSA DD)
Showcasing the latest innovative work of GSSA staff and key collaborators: new geoscience, current geological understandings reviewed, machine learning and artificial intelligence solving challenges in exploration and mining
Registrations now open
29 November: Adelaide, South Australia
South Australia Exploration & Mining Conference (SAEMC)
Active mineral explorers and miners provide technical updates of their flagship South Australian mines and exploration projects
Visit DEM representatives at our display

December
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2 to 3 December: South Australia Drill Core Reference Library
Iron Oxide – Copper-Gold Mineral Systems Workshop
Free workshop to discuss current understanding of local and international iron oxide copper-gold mineral systems; includes keynote speaker Dr Louise Corriveau from Geological Survey of Canada. Registration essential.
11 to 12 December: Perth, Western Australia
The New World Metals Conference (formerly known as the Technology & Low Emission Minerals Conference)
Features resource companies dealing in lithium, graphite, vanadium, cobalt, manganese, magnesium, zinc, nickel, rare earths and other minerals associated with battery storage and emission free power transmission, with overviews by market professionals
2020
April
+
01-02 April: Adelaide, South Australia
2020 South Australian Resources and Energy Investment Conference (SAREIC)
Featuring success stories and emerging players in mineral, petroleum and gas exploration in South Australia.
January
28–31 January, Vancouver, Canada
Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) Mineral Exploration Roundup Conference 2019
Roundup brings together prospectors, geoscientists, investors and suppliers each year to help shape the future of mineral exploration and development
March
03–06 March: Toronto, Canada
PDAC Convention 2019
One of the world's largest conventions for people, companies and organisations in or connected with mineral exploration
Member(s) of the Mineral Resources Division, Government of South Australia attended
26 March: Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Science in the Surveys 2019: New data, new tools, new frontiers - the role of Government in mineral discovery
Hosted by the Geological Survey of New South Wales, an opportunity to engage with senior government geoscientists from around Australia and discover exploration opportunities
- Download presentation by Anthony Reid, Geological Survey of South Australia
Mining the core library: integrating legacy data with new geoscience to support discovery in South Australia (PDF 12.9 MB)
April
08 April: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 HyLogging Workshop
Learn how to use HyLogging analysis software to analyse spectral data and create products that can be integrated on other platforms, and how to access the National Virtual Core Library.
Free workshop hosted by the Geological Survey of South Australia
08–10 April: Santiago, Chile
2019 CRU 18th World Copper Conference
Independent insights on the global copper market and networking opportunities with the world's major miners, smelters and financial institutions.
Visit us at Booth 13
09–10 April: Adelaide, South Australia
South Australian Resources & Energy Investment Conference (SAREIC)
Featuring success stories and emerging players in mineral, petroleum and gas exploration in South Australia.
Visit us at Booth 8/9
- Download presentation given by Dr Paul Heithersay, Chief Executive, Department for Energy and Mining
Resources in South Australia's growth agenda (PDF 7.5 MB)
May
27-30 May: Brisbane, Queensland
2019 APPEA Conference and Exhibition
Australia's premier oil and gas industry conference and the largest upstream oil and gas event in the Southern Hemisphere
Visit us at Booth 176
June
04–05 June: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 AusIMM International Uranium Conference
Opportunities to learn about the latest innovations in the global uranium industry and increasing demand, network with world’s top uranium experts, attend conference tours
Visit us at our booth
05–06 June: Perth, Western Australia
2019 AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies)
'Next Generation Mining' - showcasing the Australian resources sector, emerging commodities, new innovations impacting on the way the sector works, and engagement with the wider community
17 June: Tonsley Precinct, Adelaide, South Australia
2019 Copper to the World Conference optional Masterclasses
Two concurrent Masterclasses, held at the Tonsley Precinct the day prior to the 2019 Copper to the World Conference:
- Session 1 - European insights and experiences on mining innovation
- Session 2 - Engaging Aboriginal contractors in mining operations - with AIMEE (Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration)
Note: Spaces are limited
18 June: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 Copper to the World Conference
A forum where you will make business connections, share technical insights, learn new technologies and discuss the latest ideas on the future for copper
Visit us at Booth 14
July
05 July: Adelaide, South Australia
AmCham Industry Series: Mining - Critical minerals and trade
Panel discussion facilitated by Jacqui McGill (Jacqui McGill Leadership Consulting) with speakers Dan Van Holst Pellekaan MP (Minister for Energy and Mining, Government of South Australia); Andrew Cole
(Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, OZ Minerals), and David Grabau Senior Investment Specialist, Resources and Energy, Austrade) discussing how they are promoting mining innovation and what new technologies are emerging in the industry to tap into new reserves with a focus in the areas of critical minerals, investment and trade with the United States of America
22–24 July: Denver, Colorado, USA
URTEC 2019 Unconventional Resources Technology Conference
Leading international forum for discussions of advancements in integrated science and technology in unconventional resource development in the petroleum and gas industry
23–25 July: Broken Hill, New South Wales
Uncover Curnamona 2019
Information and ideas from current mineral exploration and cutting-edge research by the Geological Survey of New South Wales, the Geological Survey of South Australia, and the Geological Society of Australia and collaborative partners under the UNCOVER initiative themes
August
05–07 August: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum
Annual conference and exhibition with presentations by listed mining and exploration companies - for brokers, bankers, investors, financiers and mining service industries
Visit us at our booth
September
2–5 September: Perth, Western Australia
2nd Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference (AEGC)
The largest petroleum and mineral geoscience conference in Australasia - this year's theme is 'Data to Discovery', focusing on the application of geology, geophysics, and geochemistry in exploration for petroleum and mineral systems in Australasia and the wider Asia-Pacific region
11–12 September: Perth, Western Australia
RIU Good Oil Conference 2019
Updates on the exciting developments in the oil and gas industry
11–13 September: Perth, Western Australia
World Gold Conference 2019
Covering all aspects of gold mining, including exploration, geosciences, mining (including geotechnical aspects), metallurgy (processing), environment and related themes
20 September: Adelaide, South Australia
Central Gawler Craton Geoscience Workshop 2019
An open forum to discuss new geoscientific data, knowledge and future projects in the Central Gawler Craton; includes display of selected drill cores, regolith and surficial geological samples
Download the presentations given at the workshop
24–26 September: Adelaide, South Australia
8th International Conference on Hydrogen Safety (ICHS 2019)
Hosted by HySafe and the South Australian Government. Hydrogen is beginning to play a greater role in the transition to clean, safe and sustainable safety systems. The conference provides an open platform for presentation and discussion of new findings, information and data on a wide range of hydrogen safety topics
October
3 October: Adelaide, South Australia
4th Austmine Mining Innovation Roadshow
Panel sessions, presentations, networking and think tank discussions with industry's leaders connecting to discuss future challenges, digital transformation priorities, sustainability focus areas and emerging smart solutions
9–11 October: Tianjin, China
China Mining Conference and Exhibition 2019
Covers the whole mining industry value chain including geological surveys, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, technology and equipment, mining services, etc.
25 October: Adelaide, South Australia
18th annual Spatial Information Day (SID)
Opportunity to learn the latest applications, theories and techniques being applied in surveying, remote sensing, building information modelling (BIM), and geographic information systems (GIS)
28–31 October: Melbourne, Victoria
6th Annual International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC)
Opportunities for business and industry to discuss issues impacting on the mining and resources sector
Visit Department for Energy and Mining representatives at booth N28
November
4 to 9 November: Canberra, Australia
Group on Earth Observations: GEO Week 2019 and the GEO Ministerial Summit
A week of events organised by GEO (an intergovernmental partnership of 105 member governments, 127 participating organisations, passionate individuals and businesses) to ensure that data and earth observations inform strategic decision-making for a more sustainable planet
11 November: Adelaide, South Australia
Roundtable for Oil and Gas
Annual meeting of the Roundtable for Oil and Gas projects in South Australia: membership is open to local and multi-national companies, peak representative bodies for industry and environment, agencies from Australian States and Territories, Federal Governments and research institutions, and individuals with an interest in the oil and gas supply chain
12 to 13 November: Perth, Western Australia
New Gen Gold 2019
The world's pre-eminent gold exploration conference held every two years to discuss case histories of gold discoveries of the world's most recent gold mines and emerging new mines
12 to 14 November: Perth, Western Australia
MinEX CRC Annual Conference: Frontier Exploration
MinEx CRC is the world's largest mineral exploration collaboration bringing together Industry, Government and Research Organisations
15 November: Adelaide, South Australia
Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining
Recognising excellence demonstrated by leading resources and energy sector companies and organisations to improve the economic, environmental, health and social wellbeing of South Australian communities - applications open 2 September
18 to 22 November: Port Lincoln, South Australia
Convergence on the Coast
Organised by the Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology and the Specialist Group in Solid Earth Geophysics, bringing together the research community in structural geology, tectonics and solid earth geophysics within Australia and internationally to discuss the latest research and developments in these fields. Includes:
- 13 to17 November: pre-conference field trip - Lithospheric structures, orogenic fronts and mineral systems: a traverse through the south-eastern Gawler Craton
Departs Adelaide, traverses Yorke Peninsula, southwestern Flinders Ranges and eastern Eyre Peninsula, arrives Port Lincoln for the conference ice-breaker - 21 November: free half-day workshop - bringing together geological surveys and research institutions in Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the UK: a new initiative to build the next generation of 3D geological modelling tools
- 23 to 27 November: post-conference field trip - Tectonics, magmatism and crustal growth in the southern Gawler Craton
Departs Port Lincoln, travels the west coast of Eyre Peninsula to Ceduna, traverses northern Eyre Peninsula, arrives back in Adelaide
28 November: Adelaide, South Australia
2019 Geological Survey of South Australia Discovery Day (GSSA DD)
Showcasing the latest innovative work of GSSA staff and key collaborators: new geoscience, current geological understandings reviewed, machine learning and artificial intelligence solving challenges in exploration and mining
Registrations now open
29 November: Adelaide, South Australia
South Australia Exploration & Mining Conference (SAEMC)
Active mineral explorers and miners provide technical updates of their flagship South Australian mines and exploration projects
Visit DEM representatives at our display
December
2 to 3 December: South Australia Drill Core Reference Library
Iron Oxide – Copper-Gold Mineral Systems Workshop
Free workshop to discuss current understanding of local and international iron oxide copper-gold mineral systems; includes keynote speaker Dr Louise Corriveau from Geological Survey of Canada. Registration essential.
11 to 12 December: Perth, Western Australia
The New World Metals Conference (formerly known as the Technology & Low Emission Minerals Conference)
Features resource companies dealing in lithium, graphite, vanadium, cobalt, manganese, magnesium, zinc, nickel, rare earths and other minerals associated with battery storage and emission free power transmission, with overviews by market professionals
April
01-02 April: Adelaide, South Australia
2020 South Australian Resources and Energy Investment Conference (SAREIC)
Featuring success stories and emerging players in mineral, petroleum and gas exploration in South Australia.