Adelaide – A City Built for Connection
Mining, Energy & Renewables
South Australia is a world leader in Mining, Energy and Renewables, combining innovation, advanced research and practical industry applications. Home to the Olympic Dam mine, containing one of the world's largest deposits of copper, along with the largest known single deposit of uranium, South Australia is equipped to lead in sustainable energy, advanced mining technologies, and resource optimisation.
Learn Morecopper production value in 2024
of the state's energy comes from wind and solar power
of the world's uranium reserves
State Government - strategy for all electricity generation needs to be met by net 100% renewable energy by 2027.
South Australia - has three globally significant iron ore provinces in the Eyre Peninsula, Braemar and North Flinders regions containing 7 billion tonnes of economically demonstrated resources.
TONSLEY INNOVATION DISTRICT - home to high-value manufacturing industries and Australia's Hydrogen Park, a pioneering renewable gas facility.
Adelaide's Mining, Energy & Renewables Sector
Tonsley Innovation District
Home to high-value manufacturing industries including defence, health, medical devices, and assistive technologies, clean tech and renewable energy, software and simulation, mining and energy services.
Address: Eastern Promenade, Tonsley - 13kms from Adelaide CBD
Industry Leaders
Professor Graham 'Gus' Nathan
Founding Director - Centre for Energy Technology
Adelaide University
Learn MoreProfessor Kathryn Amos
Chair GeoEnergy
Adelaide University
Learn MoreProfessor Carl Spandler
Director
Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre
Learn MorePrevious Events
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Exhibitors
Asia-Pacific's International Mining Expo (AIMEX)
Adelaide Showground
23 to 25 September 2025
Held for the first time outside Sydney, Asia-Pacific's largest mining event attracted strong national and international participation, with delegates representing over 30 countries. The 16,000 sqm exhibition showcased Global Industry leaders including BHP, Rio Tinto, Newmont, Sandvik, Hitachi, Makita, and Motion Australia, featuring high-impact displays and demonstrations. Two conference stages hosted more than 80 speakers, providing insight into innovation, sustainability, and South Australia's growing strategic role in mining and resources. 15% of delegates were international, with the largest delegation from China. AIMEX also utilised additional venues, including the National Wine Centre for the pre-event welcome and Adelaide Oval for the Australian Mining Prospect Awards. Sessions throughout the event explored the critical challenges and emerging trends shaping the industry. Highlights included Australia's strategic copper advantage and South Australia's role in transforming the global steel landscape through the Green Iron SA consortium. Attendees also heard compelling case studies including the digital transformation driven by the partnership between Bengalla Mining Company and HitachIQ, and a groundbreaking collaboration between Gold Fields and Sandvik, which has delivered exceptional gains in efficiency, safety, and productivity.