International Mining and Resources Conference 2026 (IMARC)

IMARC unites the global mining and investment community to explore opportunities across the resources value chain. It provides a platform for international investors, offtakers and industry partners to engage with Australian critical minerals project proponents and government stakeholders. Austrade will facilitate business connections between international delegates, Australian critical minerals project proponents and METS companies to drive investment, commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships across the resources value chain.

What is the opportunity?

IMARC presents significant opportunities to build strategic partnerships, identify investment prospects and connect with key decision-makers across the global industry. Attendees can gain insights from industry experts, explore innovative technologies and solutions, engage with government representatives and network with global delegates. As demand for critical minerals grows, IMARC also provides a platform to engage with Australian project proponents and the growing pipeline of projects seeking investment, offtake and strategic partners across emerging supply chains.

What will the event include?

The program features:

• conference sessions, roundtables and workshops addressing global mining and critical minerals priorities 
• investor and business networking opportunities with project proponents, industry leaders and government representatives 
• Austrade-facilitated introductions and B2B meetings between international delegates and Australian critical mineral and METS stakeholders 
• engagement with international governments, mining jurisdictions and country pavilions 
• investment, networking and industry events held alongside the conference

Which companies should participate?

Designed for METS exporters and project developers to connect with foreign mining companies, critical minerals investors, off-takers, logistics operators and strategic industry partners seeking to engage with Australian solutions and opportunities across critical minerals and processing value chains.

Key opportunities for attendees

By attending this event, delegates will:

• gain insights into global mining, critical minerals, technology and investment trends through conference sessions, roundtables and workshops
• connect with mining companies, investors, project developers, METS suppliers and government representatives from key global markets
• participate in Austrade-facilitated introductions and B2B meetings to explore commercial, investment and partnership opportunities
• discover Australian critical minerals projects, processing capabilities and innovative METS solutions supporting the resources value chain
• build relationships with international buyers, off-takers and strategic partners through networking events, hosted buyer programs and country pavilions
• access the Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus 2026, showcasing investment-ready projects and opportunities, alongside investment, networking and sideline events
• connect with Austrade's Business Development Managers visiting from Latin America, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, the Nordics, Indonesia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea to gain export market insights, identify opportunities and establish business connections