Australian mining conferences and expos
The main Australian mining conferences in 2026 and 2027 are IMARC (Sydney, 27 to 29 October 2026), RIU Explorers (Fremantle, 16 to 18 February 2027), Battery Minerals (Perth, 6 to 7 April 2027), GRX (Brisbane, 22 to 24 June 2027), Diggers and Dealers (Kalgoorlie, 2 to 4 August 2027), Africa Down Under (Perth, 1 to 3 September 2027) and AIMEX (Adelaide, 28 to 30 September 2027). QME and WA Mining Expo have not published the next dates yet.
If you sell to mines, events are where buyers, operators and other suppliers are in one place. This calendar lists the main Australian shows with the details a supplier needs: dates, venue, what a ticket costs, and where to ask about a stand.
Every date and price comes from the organiser’s own site. Where an organiser has not published something, we say so instead of guessing. Last checked 6 October 2026. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
October 2026
February 2027
April 2027
June 2027
August 2027
September 2027
Africa Down Under (ADU)
1 to 3 September 2027Perth, WA
A Perth conference with exhibition areas focused on African mining, run by Paydirt Media. Relevant to Australian suppliers that work in Africa.
Conference · Organised by Paydirt Media Pty Ltd
AIMEX
28 to 30 September 2027Adelaide, SA
A national mining expo with a conference program, now based in Adelaide, run by Prime Creative Media.
Conference and expo · Organised by Prime Creative Media
Dates TBC
These events have run recently but the organiser has not published the next dates.
Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME)
Dates to be confirmedMackay, QLD
A regional mining expo in Mackay, in the Bowen Basin coal region, with a free leadership series and the Queensland Mining Awards.
Last held 21 to 23 July 2026. The organiser has not published the next dates.
Expo · Organised by Prime Creative Media
WA Mining Conference & Exhibition
Dates to be confirmedPerth, WA
A two-day Perth expo and paid conference run by Prime Creative Media, held in September.
Last held 16 to 17 September 2026. The organiser has not published the next dates.
Conference and expo · Organised by Prime Creative Media
Choosing which events to attend
Some shows are free to walk as a trade visitor, others charge thousands of dollars for a delegate pass. Compare what each one actually sells before you commit. Pair the events below with the suppliers already doing business in your category.
- Supplier directory to see who else sells in your category.
- Tickets and certifications if your staff need site inductions before a mine visit.
- Guides for the wider picture of working in the industry.