Global Resources Innovation Expo

5–7 May 2026   |   Perth, Australia

GRX — the Global Resources Innovation Expo — is Australia’s industry-led platform for mining and METS innovation. It brings together the full resources ecosystem to accelerate collaboration, activate solutions and strengthen global competitiveness across the mining value chain.

Proudly hosted by Austmine and AusIMM, GRX unites two of the sector’s leading peak bodies to deliver a forum where industry drives the agenda. From strategic leaders and innovators to operators, investors and global partners, GRX is where ideas move from concept to deployment.

GRX is not a trade show or a traditional conference. It is a purpose-built platform for transformation — focused on what is scalable, deployable and commercially relevant now.

Global Resources Innovation Expo

Our Purpose

GRX exists to mobilise the mining ecosystem to collaborate, innovate and compete globally. The Expo provides a platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies, foster international partnerships and align strategic priorities at a time when Australia’s resources sector is under increasing global pressure.

GRX is where innovation is activated, not just discussed.

An Industry-Led Platform

GRX is proudly industry-led and not commercially driven. As not-for-profit peak bodies, Austmine and AusIMM reinvest all profits generated from GRX directly back into the sector.

This ensures:

  • Content is developed by industry, for industry
  • Speakers are selected for relevance and impact, not sponsorship
  • Programs remain practical, deployment-focused and outcomes-driven
  • The platform continues to serve the long-term interests of the sector

Every strategic decision for GRX is made to strengthen the mining and METS ecosystem.

Industry Working Group

GRX26 is guided by an Industry Working Group made up of senior leaders from across mining, METS, research and aligned sectors. The group provides strategic oversight of the program to ensure it reflects real industry priorities and deployment-ready opportunities.

Represented organisations include: Aura Energy Limited, IGO Limited, Thiess, Accenture, Quartex, CSIRO, Global Mining Guidelines Group, BHP, Aurecon Group, WA Mining Club, South32 and more.

Global Resources Innovation Expo

Showcasing Australian Excellence

GRX highlights Australia’s leadership in mining innovation, critical minerals, energy transition and advanced technology. While welcoming global participation, GRX is strategically designed to reflect and promote Australia’s capabilities, expertise and competitive advantage.

It is a global-facing platform grounded in Australian industry leadership.

Built on a Proven Legacy

GRX represents the evolution of Austmine’s established conference and innovation programs, which have supported the METS sector for more than two decades. The partnership with AusIMM has strengthened GRX’s global reach and industry impact.

GRX brings together:

  • Austmine’s METS innovation and commercialisation network
  • AusIMM’s international resources membership base
  • Global mining, investment and technology communities

Together, they form a unified platform for collaboration at scale.

Who GRX Is For

GRX is designed for:

  • Mining companies across exploration, development and production
  • METS companies, technology providers and OEMs
  • Engineers, constructors and operations specialists
  • Startups and scale-ups commercialising new technologies
  • Government agencies and trade bodies
  • Research institutions and universities
  • Investors, venture capital and corporate innovation teams
  • International delegations and partners