Events

MCA events bring industry and its stakeholders together to discuss public policy and promote leading practice to advance the industry’s competitiveness and its contribution to sustainable development and society.

Minerals Week 2025

Minerals Week will be held from 8-10 September 2025 in Canberra. This includes the Australian Minerals Industry Parliamentary Dinner on Monday 8 September and the Minerals Week Conference Program Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September. To receive information or invitations to this event please contact us here.

Watch the 2024 Minerals Week wrap up video here.

BHP Women in Resources Awards 2025

The BHP 2025 Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) will be held on Tuesday 9 September in Canberra. Registrations for Minerals Week 2025 include attendance at WIRNA, individual registration may also be available. To receive information or invitations to this event please contact us here.

2025 Energy & Minerals Tax Conference

For the first time, Australian Energy Producers and the Minerals Council of Australia have partnered to present the Energy & Minerals Tax Conference — a premier platform for tax professionals to explore current and emerging issues. The conference will take place between 11-13 November in Brisbane.

The natural gas and minerals sectors are vital to Australia’s economy, driving jobs, investment and crucial tax revenues that sustain essential public services. This event will offer exclusive insights from policymakers and industry leaders, promoting collaboration, discussion and professional connections that will shape the sector’s future. The website will be regularly updated with more information, including program and registration details.

 

Victorian Mine Rescue Competition

The annual Victorian Mine Rescue Competition will be held from 28 – 30 March 2025. For more information please email minerescue@minerals.org.au.

Northern Australia Emergency Response Competition

The annual Northern Australia Emergency Response Competition (NAERC) will be held from 25 – 29 June 2025. For more information please email naerc@minerals.org.au.