Meet the Miners™

05 May 2026
River View Room 4
Miner Stream , Exclusive Industry Event

Meet the Miners™ returns at GRX26 as a focused, high-value networking session designed to connect mining company representatives with leading Australian METS innovators. The session provides a structured, time-efficient format for discussing operational priorities, technology needs and emerging solution areas, while enabling meaningful engagement across a wide group of suppliers.

Held as a seated, facilitated networking activity, Meet the Miners ensures each mining representative meets multiple METS companies in a clear and organised rotation. Prepare your technology capability summary and operational priorities before the event.

Participating Miners:

  • Flavia Xavier | Global Manager Innovation & Technology, South32
  • Chris McFarlane | Practice Lead Innovation, South32
  • Shannon Finlay | Manager Research & Development, Rio Tinto
  • Danielle Griffiths | Principal Innovation Community, BHP
  • Jonathan Leuchart | Purchasing Department, Prony Resources
  • Fabien Trotet | Managing Director, Prony Resources
  • James Alderman | Technology Partner - Australasia, Rio Tinto
  • Josefina Naranjo, Principal Mining Engineer, BHP Invent

Exclusively available to Austmine Members attending GRX26. This event is now sold out. Please email membership@austmine.com.au to join the waitlist.

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