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4th Annual Critical Minerals & Energy Investment Conference and Exhibition is Australia’s biggest and longest running event dedicated to the critical minerals sector discussing all aspects of exploration opportunities for commodities to meet future global demand, investment strategies, financing options, development of new critical technologies, securing sustainable supply chains, understanding community relations, best ESG practices, downstream processing and further development of renewable energy solutions & hydrogen that play a vital role in the global energy market’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Australia has been blessed with extraordinary reserves of the critical minerals and produce around half the world’s lithium, is the second-largest producer of cobalt and the fourth-largest producer of rare earths. The Government has plans to grow Australia into a critical minerals powerhouse to support supply chain diversification and security of supply on a global scale. Up to now, production has been concentrated in a few countries and is subject to disruptive geopolitical & market challenges, while rapidly rising demand could result in shortages. The event looks at key elements to responsible sourcing and processing, green investment economy, as well as hydrogen that plays a crucial role in the global energy market’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Critical Minerals & Energy Investment Conferences and Exhibitions are held in Brisbane and Perth.
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We anticipate 250 senior level executives, including over 25 mining companies ranging from explorers, juniors to
mid-tier producers, majors and processors for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.
Join us at an invaluable platform to get access to agenda covering latest industry issues, exhibition floor as well as
1-2-1 meeting matching tool for new partnerships & business opportunities including: Presentation Opportunities & Panel Discussions, Luncheon Presentations, Special Critical Minerals Industry Breakfast, Networking Drinks, Bespoke Event Partnership & Sponsorship Options.
AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL MINERALS
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12:30 - 12:50
PREMIUM PRESENTATION: USE OF CRITICAL MINERALS IN BATTERY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES & FUTURE TRENDS
11:00 - 11:15
PREMIUM PRESENTATION: FUNDING CLEAN ENERGY MINERALS PROJECTS IN AUSTRALIA
James Wallbank
Managing Partner, Ibaera Capital, Australia (reserved)
11:30 - 11:45
PREMIUM PRESENTATION: FUTURE PROOFING MINING INVESTMENTS: THE CRITICALITY OF ESG STEWARDSHIP
HON. BILL JOHNSTON
Minister for Mines, Petroleum, Energy & Industrial Relations
Government of Western Australia
ROB WILSON
Head of Western Australia & Resources
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
FRANK VAN ROOYEN
Senior Director -
Resources & WA
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
ROBERT GRAY
Chief Commodities Strategist
Resource Capital Funds
MEGAN JOYCE
Head of Corporate Finance, WA
ANZ
PETER NICHOLSON
Senior Advisor Australia and Asia
Appian Capital Advisory LLP
GRAEME TESTAR
Executive Director, Corporate Finance
Argonaut Securities
MATT FIFIELD
Managing Partner
Pacific Road Capital
WHO SHOULD GET INVOLVED?
Governments & Investment Promotion Boards
Developers, Explorers & Juniors
Mid-Tier & Major Mining Companies
Mining & Engineering Consultants
Banks & Financial Services Firms
Legal Firms
Mine Production, Processing and Exploration Services
Technology Developers
Heavy Equipment & Machinery Suppliers
Other Mining & Metals Solutions Providers
HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GREENWICH HOUSE
MiningInvestment Series is proud to announce its inaugural Australian event dedicated at the growing Australia-Europe minerals trade relationship. Western Australia has become the epicentre for the next technological change in the mining sector and is well positioned to support EU plans for raw materials supply chain diversification & recycling. The event also explores hydrogen that plays a crucial role in the global energy market’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Mining & Energy Investment Australia - Europe Conference & Exhibition is held in Perth, a stable and prominent regional financial centre, the event is well poised to attract global investors and companies amidst the current turmoil and uncertainty surrounding major global and regional financial hubs.
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For 2022 edition, we are continuing with a hybrid model to enable you to network with colleagues from all around the globe, hear expert analysis, secure deals in private video chats, and debate the latest opportunities and challenges of the industry simply without encountering any travel restrictions or social distancing measures.
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We anticipate 300 senior level executives, including over 25 mining companies ranging from explorers, juniors to mid-tier producers and majors for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.
Join us at an invaluable platform to get access to agenda covering latest industry issues, exhibition floor as well as 1-2-1 meeting matching tool for new partnerships & business opportunities.
Australia and the European Union (EU) enjoy a constructive and substantial bilateral relationship built on a shared commitment to freedom and democratic values and a like-minded approach to a broad range of trade, cultural and other international issues.
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The West Australian European business community notes the excellent progress made by Australia and the European Union in advancing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) since agreement to pursue an FTA was announced at the G20 in Brisbane in 2014. The commencement of formal Negotiations was launched in the joint announcement made on the 18th June 2018 in Canberra, by the EU Commissioner for Trade and the Australian Trade Minister. There have now been 7 rounds of comprehensive negotiations with an aim of concluding the FTA by 2022. As Australia’s second largest trading partner, bilateral trade in goods between the EU and Australia has risen steadily in recent years, reaching almost €48 billion last year. The sectors which make up the bulk of EU exports to Australia are transport equipment, machinery and appliances, chemicals, food, and services. Bilateral trade in services is around €28 billion. The agreement could increase trade in goods between the two partners by over a third when the FTA is finalised.
EU Economy FAST FACTS
The European Union (EU) is:
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The world’s largest economy with a population of 448 million people
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Is a global nuclear and space power
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Has a GDP of USD$18.7 trillion and averaged GDP growth rate of 1.6% across the EU27 nations
As a bloc, the EU is Australia’s:
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Second largest trading partner
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Third largest export destination
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Second largest services export market
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Is the biggest source of Foreign Direct Investment
AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD TRADE RELATIONSHIPS
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Daniel Radziszewski
daniel.radz@spire-events.com
+65 9649 1062
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Mary Jardine Clarke
director@greenwich-house.com.au
+61 400 22 88 17
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THE AUSTRALIAN FORUM FOR THE EUROPEAN & GLOBAL MINING COMMUNITY
​Critical Raw Materials Resilience: Charting a Path towards greater Security and Sustainability
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In 2020 the EU Commission announced plans to diversify its access to rare earth materials used in producing "strategic technologies" and consumer goods like smart phones, electric cars and televisions. By 2050, the EU will need around 60 times more lithium, essential for e-mobility, and 15 times more cobalt, which is used in electric car batteries. EU could also need 10 times more rare earth minerals which are used for permanent magnets in electric vehicles, digital devices or wind generators.
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The first step of the EU's action plan is to launch an industry-driven European Raw Materials Alliance in the third quarter, "initially to build resilience and open strategic autonomy for the rare earths and magnets value chain, before extending to other raw material areas," the European Commission said. The EU will also develop sustainable financing criteria for mining and processing by the end of 2021.
While diversifying supply is among the first steps in the bloc's strategy, it will also look to make better use of its own resources and recycling. The regions has four industrial projects in sustainable mining and processing underway at a cost of nearly €2 billion that are expected to cover 80% of the EU's lithium requirements in the battery sector by 2025.
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Why critical raw materials are important
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Link to industry - non-energy raw materials are linked to all industries across all supply chain stages
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Modern technology - technological progress and quality of life rely on access to a growing number of raw materials. For example, a smartphone might contain up to 50 different kinds of metals, all of which contribute to its small size, light weight and functionality.
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Environment – raw materials are closely linked to clean technologies. They are irreplaceable in solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and energy-efficient lighting.