- 27 - 29 October 2026
- ICC Sydney
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Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, and aerospace rely on a steady supply of minerals and metals to meet the growing global demand.
At IMARC, you’ll have the unparalleled opportunity to engage with a wide range of mining companies, from diversified majors and mid-tiers to some of the most exciting exploration and development junior mining companies. IMARC offers downstream buyers a chance to secure sourcing agreements with mining companies, explore sustainable practices, and ensure resilient supply chains for their operations.
The Downstream Buyer Passes are reserved for professionals working for an OEM who source minerals or metals and want to secure their supply chains by establishing relationships with mining companies.
This includes, but is not limited to, companies in the following industries:
To qualify, you must be involved in purchasing or supply chain management. Eligible job titles include Procurement Manager, Head of Supply Chain, Chief Sustainability Officer, and similar roles.
Approved Downstream Buyer Passes are expected to attend meetings with mining and energy companies.
Apply for a Downstream Buyer Pass
IMARC attracts hundreds of mining companies in Australia and internationally. Connect with CEOs and management of mining companies ranging from juniors to mid-tier companies and major producers. Attend the conference program’s Mining Spotlights to hear from junior mining companies showcasing their projects and their investment potential. Head over to the Mining & Investment Hub to engage with senior executives from junior mining and exploration companies across a range of commodities, from copper, gold and lithium, to silver, nickel and more.
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The IMARC Connect meeting platform is the easiest way to ensure you speak to the people you want to meet at IMARC. Our concierge team will assist in scheduling meetings tailored to your preferences, ensuring a full schedule of high-value connections. The platform helps match you with mining companies and other attendees who meet your criteria, but you can also search by industry, region, product, commodity and more.
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IMARC’s conference program features 450 speakers and six streams packed with strategic discussions and exclusive opportunities to learn about market trends in the mining industry. Listen to valuable insights shared by CEOs of leading mining companies at our Plenary Theatre and participate in sessions facilitated by investors and other industry experts covering topics such as risk management, fast-tracking mining projects, stakeholder collaboration, supply chain transparency, and much more.
View conference agendaThe conference program provides diverse avenues for securing your supply chains, from concise 10-minute presentations by mining CEOs on their latest exploration and development projects to keynote interviews with industry leaders discussing market trends.
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