IMARC 2022 ended on Friday with record attendance

On Friday, the International Conference on Mining and Resources (IMARC) ended in Sydney, Australia, with a record attendance of more than 8,000 delegates from more than 110 countries and the participation of more than 500 speakers, according to the organizers of the event.

The conference brought together industry leaders and governments from around the world, who advanced conversations on the future of clean energy in the mining sector, confirming that IMARC is the place to do business, with thousands of meetings and tens of millions of dollars in deals made during the three-day event.

Andrés Jara, commercial manager of Pares&Alvarez, who attended IMARC 2022 together with the Mining Mission organized by the Chilean-Australian Chamber of Commerce and AndesMets, stated that “IMARC is a great platform to make yourself known and learn from the Australian mining ecosystem. The conferences of the main players in the mining world provide guidance on where Chilean mining will go. With special attention we appreciate how incentives are already being implemented for green hydrogen to finally emerge as a source of decarbonization, as the NSW government is already offering, for example, to exempt green hydrogen producers from paying fees for energy transport.”

More than 800 companies from across the value chain were present at the fair at the International Convention Center, helping to set the mining agenda and driving the global conversation about the future of resources.

Anita Richards, Director General of IMARC, said she was absolutely delighted with the success of this year’s event, following the challenges posed by recent world events.

“IMARC 2022 has shown the world that Australia is open for business and that the mining industry is addressing the great challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” said Richards, who confirmed that Sydney will once again host in 2023, after this year’s success.

“Mining has never been more essential. A decarbonized global economy depends on it, and our vision is for IMARC to be the place where industry, governments, political representatives and community leaders come together to lead the conversations the world needs for a clean energy future,” Richards said.

Highlights of IMARC 2022 included: the largest showcase of the latest technology and innovation in mining and resources; sessions focused on finding solutions on global challenges around zero-emission targets, skills shortages, security, automation, cultural heritage and community relations; and the spotlight on the next generation, with speakers and panelists representing the future of the industry, among others.

Speakers and panelists included: Madeleine King MP, Australia’s Minister for Resources; Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand; Bandar bin Ibrahim Khorayef, Minister of Industry of Saudi Arabia; James Agar, vice president of BHP; Terry Heymann, Director of Finance of the World Gold Council; Kalev Ruberg, Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of Futures at Teck; Vanessa Torres, Technical Director of South32; and Gavin Wood, Chief Information Officer of Newcrest Mining, among others.