NSW Mining & Exploration Conference 2022 | Informa Connect | 11 October 2022 | Orange Ex-Services Club, 231-243 Anson St, Orange NSW 2800, Australia

The number of metals projects in the NSW planning pipeline has increased to 13 in 2021, up from 11 projects in 2020, highlighting the strong ongoing interest in the metals sector in NSW. Eight of these are proposals for new mines, including new gold, silver, nickel, cobalt, and scandium mines. This is the highest number of proposed new metals mines for NSW in at least a decade.
– NSW Mining, 2021

The New South Wales Government has released the state’s first Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, as part of a drive to be a global leader in the field.
– Michael Philipps, Australian Mining, 30 November 2021

There is a growing demand for NSW high-quality metals and critical minerals, particularly for the development of Australia’s clean energy future. The NSW Government has vowed as part of the state’s 2021-22 budget almost $200 million for both mining & critical mineral exploration to ensure the stability and future of the industry. The recent announcement of Australia’s first Critical Minerals Hub is a strategy in place to promote exploration and attract investment for critical minerals resources.

This upcoming conference will reconnect the industry to explore the latest projects as well as discuss the current opportunities and challenges in the state. This conference is THE key meeting place for the NSW minerals industry.

Key themes to be covered in 2022 include:
• Current market outlook
• Government perspective
• Latest updates from the key operating mines in NSW
• Insights from leading exploration companies, and their latest initiatives
• Community & stakeholder engagement
• Recent challenges for the industry including, skills shortages, scarcity of drill rigs, and delays for laboratory assays & accommodation shortages
• Renewable energy & decarbonising operations for the future
• Forecasts for critical minerals

2022 Speakers

Anthony Budd
MinEx CRC Program 3 Leader and National Drilling Initiative Leader, Geoscience Australia

Chris Byrne
Managing Director, Legacy Minerals

Mike Wood
Sunrise Regional Manager, Sunrise Energy Metals

Bryan Granzien
Managing Director, Hawsons Iron

Laura Shooter
Managing Director, SJ Shooter Real Estate

Dr. Peter Crowhurst
Geology Manager, Rimfire Pacific Mining

Mathew Dickerson
Mayor, Dubbo Regional Council

Megan Dixon
CEO/Director, Regional Development Australia - RDA Orana

Georgina Beattie
Deputy Secretary, Mining, Exploration and Geoscience Department of Regional NSW

Dr. Phillip Blevin
Director – Acquisition & Synthesis, Geological Survey of NSW, Department of Regional NSW

Jordan Li
Executive Chairman, Golden Cross Resources

Lucy McClean
Director – New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC)

Bruce Blunden
Approvals Manager, Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited

Heath Porteous
Exploration Manager, Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited

George Karageorge
Managing Director & CEO, Argent Minerals Limited

Colin Locke
Chairman, Krakatoa Resources Limited

Todd McGilvray
Group Exploration Manager, Aurelia Metals Limited

Dennis Karp
Executive Chairman, Manuka Resources Ltd

Senior representative, CMOC-Northparkes Mines

Scott Munro
CEO, LJ Hooker Orange

Rebecca Meek
New Sites Team Manager, RES

Amy Kean
Director, Stride Renewables

Roger Jackson
Executive Chairman, Vertex Minerals

Dale sims
Director, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

Stephen Duffield
Principal Consultant & Owner, Drawpoint Consulting Pty Ltd

Rowena Smith
Chief Operating Officer, Australian Strategic Materials

Caddie Marshall
General Manager, Orange360

2022 Sponsors

EXHIBITORS:
• NSW Government

MEDIA PARTNER:
• Resources Review

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
• O2N
• Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• NSW Government
• Australian Government Geoscience Australia