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.
The BHP 2025 Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) will be held in the week beginning 8 September in Brisbane, the exact date and location will be confirmed in the coming weeks. To receive information or invitations to this event please contact us here.
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.
Minerals Week 2026 is planned for mid-late March 2026. This includes the Australian Minerals Industry Parliamentary Dinner at Parliament House, and the Minerals Week Conference Program at Hotel Realm. To receive information or invitations to this event please contact us here.
Watch the 2024 Minerals Week wrap up video here.
The annual Victorian Mine Rescue Competition will be held again in 2026. For more information please email minerescue@minerals.org.au.
The Northern Australia Emergency Response Competition (NAERC) will not be taking place in 2025. For more information please email naerc@minerals.org.au.