Ministers from five continents – including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda and Timor-Leste – will join their Australian counterparts at the 2025 International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), bringing global political influence to one of the world’s premier mining and investment events.
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They will join dozens of other dignitaries, including Ambassadors and Consuls from more than twenty jurisdictions spanning the globe. Diplomats from Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Qatar, Morocco, Argentina, Indonesia, Italy, Namibia, Uganda, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Zimbabwe and Peru have all confirmed their attendance.
IMARC, which returns to Sydney from 21-23 October 2025, is set to attract its largest international attendance to date.
Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Hon. Madeleine King MP, will once again deliver the Australian Government Ministerial Address on the opening morning of the conference.
Beyond the international attendance, the event will also be attended by representatives from every state and territory around Australia, including a number of ministers and shadow ministers.
NSW Finance Minister Courtney Houssos, SA Minister for Trade and Investment Joe Szakacs MP, Minister for Energy and Resources Victoria, Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio and Queensland Shadow Resources Minister Susan McDonald will be in attendance during the event.
All State governments will have a stand on the exhibition floor, as will a number of countries including Peru, Sweden, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Morocco, India and Canada (Quebec).
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“When ministers and government representatives fly in from five continents to attend a mining event, it underscores one thing: IMARC has become a global meeting place for the industry,” said Anita Richards, IMARC Chief Operating Officer.
“This is no longer just an Australian event. It is a central forum where governments, industry leaders, and innovators come together to forge partnerships, navigate geopolitical challenges, and shape the future of mining across jurisdictions.”
Global voices highlight IMARC’s importance
NZ Resources Minister Shane Jones said being proactive and visible on the international stage was crucial to unlocking his country’s natural resources opportunities. “IMARC presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to showcase our potential to a diverse range of stakeholders, potential investors and partners,” Minister Jones said.
“The NZ Government has made significant progress in strengthening international investor confidence in our mining sector, as we look to fast-track projects. We will be attending with a firm eye on trade and investment, connecting NZ’s mining industry with global partners.”