Critical minerals on the agenda at IMARC 2025

The International Mining and Resources Conference & Expo (IMARC) has opened in Sydney today with critical minerals firmly on the agenda, following the news overnight of a US$8.5 billion critical minerals pipeline deal between the United States and Australia.

“Australia is home to much of the periodic table of critical minerals and rare earth metals that are vital for defence and other advanced technologies,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the historic deal. “Cooperation on critical minerals and rare earth supply chains is testament to the trusted partnership between Australia and the United States as strategic defence allies.

“I look forward to continuing to work with President Trump to strengthen our partnership and support American and Australian workers, businesses and investors.”

The conference will be opened by NSW Premier Chris Minns and Federal Assistant Minister for Resources Senator Anthony Chisholm.

Critical minerals will be a hot topic in the opening sessions, with a dedicated stream of speakers on the subject throughout the day.

Speakers and attendees include Australian and global experts in the field of critical minerals:

• David Whittle MAusIMM, Managing Director, Whittle DG, Co-Founder, Critical Minerals Consortium
• Paul Holden, Lead – Critical Minerals Queensland, Queensland Government
• Dr Louise Fisher, Director Mineral Resources, CSIRO
• Peter Sherrington, Chief Financial Officer, Arafura Rare Earths
• Shaun Verner, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Syrah Resources
• Rowena Smith, Managing Director and CEO, Australian Strategic Materials
• Julian Kettle, Vice Chairman of Metals and Mining, Wood Mackenzie – London-based expert
• Spencer Cox, Governor, State of Utah
• Chris Jenney, Vice President Sales & Market Development, Lynas Rare Earths
• Marcy Kiesman, CEO, Quantum Critical Minerals Canada
   

For more information and to register for IMARC 2025, please visit the IMARC Website.

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