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Australia’s resources sector is navigating one of the most decisive periods in its history. Global competition for critical minerals, capital, skilled people and technology is intensifying at pace. At the same time, mining is being reshaped by automation, digital disruption, energy transition and rising social and environmental expectations.
GRX26 sits at the intersection of these forces. The 2026 program is designed to move beyond high-level conversation and focus instead on what is being deployed, what is scalable, and what is commercially viable right now. This is where strategy meets execution, and where innovation is tested against operational reality.
Across three days in Perth, GRX26 will explore the systems, strategy and commercialisation pathways that underpin Australia’s competitive advantage across the entire mining value chain — from exploration through to market delivery.
This is not a theoretical program. GRX26 is built to activate technology adoption, enable collaboration, and accelerate the deployment of solutions that directly impact productivity, sustainability, safety and global competitiveness.
Mine Automation, Digitalisation & Robotics
Automation, digitalisation, and robotics are the essential forces driving mining’s transformation — from zero-entry mining and remote operations to AI-enabled systems and autonomous platforms that are fundamentally reshaping how minerals are extracted.
Business & Workforce Excellence
Optimising mining performance through advanced workforce development, operational efficiency strategies, and the human dimensions of technology adoption. This pillar addresses how organisations prepare their people, processes, and business models for the automated, AI-enabled future of mining.
Capital, Access & Investment
Enabling innovation and growth through improved access to capital, business opportunities, skilled people, and strategic partnerships whilst addressing funding mechanisms and investment frameworks.
Collaboration Across the Value Chain
Creating sustainable partnerships that drive innovation adoption and shared value creation across mining companies, METS providers, Indigenous communities, technology partners, and government stakeholders.
Global Competitiveness & Strategic Positioning
Strengthening Australia's competitive position in global resources markets through strategic policy, market positioning, and addressing the challenges that impact our ability to attract investment and compete internationally.
Resources & Critical Minerals Value Chain
Unlocking Australia's critical minerals potential through value chain expansion, downstream processing, and innovative approaches to deep mining and resource extraction.
Sustainable Operations & Environmental Stewardship
Implementing decarbonisation strategies and circular economy principles through commercially viable clean technologies, renewable energy integration, and sustainable business models.
Strategic Direction, Communication & Leadership
Addressing the industry's communication challenges, ensuring member priorities are central, and providing strategic leadership for the sector's future direction.
Regulatory Frameworks & Safety
Navigating evolving regulatory frameworks, addressing the gap between technology advancement and regulation, and maintaining safety excellence whilst enabling innovation.