Due to ongoing
travel and gathering restrictions, and the rise of COVID-19 infections around
Australia, Beacon Events, the organisers of the International
Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) have today
announced their decision to reschedule the 2021 edition.
IMARC 2021 will move to the new dates
of January 31 – February 2, 2022, with the hybrid
event taking place in-person at the Melbourne Showgrounds, and online for those
that cannot attend in-person.
IMARC
Managing Director, Anita Richards, said that while it is disappointing that this
important industry event has had to be postponed from 2021, this is the
responsible action to take under the circumstances as the health and safety of IMARC’s
participants is our number one priority.
“The rescheduling
comes after much deliberation with our founding partners, and in consultation
with our sponsors,
exhibitors, supporters and various Victorian Government agencies who have been
very supportive of the decision,” she said.
“IMARC is a home-grown industry event
that has become a major international resources conference. There is
significant interest in IMARC and it’s clear that industry is keen to see it go
ahead in January 2022,” stated Victorian Government’s Head of
Resources, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, John Krbaleski.
Austmine CEO Christine
Gibbs Stewart said “considering the health and safety of our members,
delegates, and staff members, we support postponing IMARC 2021 until January
2022. We know how important this event
is to our members who are exhibiting and attending, as well as the METS sector
overall, and we encourage everyone to consider this as an opportunity to
refocus your efforts and support the event in 2022”.
«We’re
looking forward to reconnecting with our mining community at IMARC in January
- The rescheduled event will provide an opportunity for delegates to
network with leaders and experts from across the sector, and take part in
thought-provoking conversations about the future of our industry” stated
AusIMM CEO Stephen Durkin.
BHP, MMG, Newcrest, Mitsui, OceanaGold
and Kirkland Lake Gold have all confirmed their continued support for IMARC in
January 2022, with their executive leadership teams confirmed to speak within
the conference program.
In addition to the Federal Minister for
Resources, the Hon Keith Pitt, and major sponsors METS Ignited, Caterpillar,
ABB and World Gold Council who have also confirmed their support and
participation.
IMARC
2021’s new dates are aligned with the expected easing of restrictions from all states across Australia, allowing for
strong domestic representation.
“Holding IMARC at the start of 2022
helps create a unique opportunity for the industry to kick off the year with new
conversations, develop existing relationships and create business opportunities
for the coming year. With better weather comes opportunities for outdoor events and networking,
alongside some major events at that time of year here in Melbourne” stated Ms
Richards.
There is an expectation that when IMARC
returns in 2022, from October 17-19, there will be greater international travel
freedoms, allowing for the conference to attract a large domestic and international
audience in-person once again.
The
co-located Mines and Money
Online Connect @ IMARC virtual event, will go ahead as planned
from October 19-21.
“With
the rescheduling of dates, we look forward to being able to provide two
distinctly different opportunities for mining companies and investors to
connect – virtually in October, and then in-person in January” Mines and Money’s Global
Head of Mining, Mike Hill stated.
In the lead
up to January 2022, attendees will be invited to participate in the brand-new Talk
It Forward Dialogue, a three-part virtual interview series of events.
Discussing big issues such as indigenous and community partnerships,
environmental and sustainable principles, and attracting the next generation of
STEM leaders; the series will feature specialists in these fields, providing an
outsider’s perspective that will help take the mining industry forward.
We look
forward to bringing industry together to Melbourne from January 31 – February 2, 2022.
-ENDS-
About
The International
Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is where global mining leaders connect
with technology, finance, and the future. Now in its 8th year, it is
Australia’s largest mining event, bringing together over 8,000 decision makers,
mining leaders, policy makers, investors, commodity buyers, technical experts,
innovators, and educators from over 130 countries for three days of learning,
deal-making and unparalleled networking. IMARC is developed in collaboration
with its founding partners the Victorian State Government of Australia, Austmine, the
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and Mines and
Money.
For more information, please
visit https://imarcglobal.com/
