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Bringing NSW Mining Teams Together at IMARC 2026

The Mining Guest Pass provides eligible mining personnel with complimentary access to Australia’s largest mining event, making it easier for site-based teams to connect with the technologies, suppliers, operational insights and industry networks shaping modern mining operations.

It is a valuable opportunity to step away from site to explore new ideas and solutions and bring practical learnings back to your operation.

Why send your team?

  • Benchmark operations against industry peers
  • Explore new technologies and suppliers
  • Identify productivity and cost improvement opportunities
  • Complete professional development requirements
  • Bring practical learnings back to site
Workforce Engagement Partner
Mining & Energy Union

Free mining guest pass

Pass inclusions

  • Complimentary access to IMARC 2026
  • Access to the exhibition featuring 500+ suppliers, contractors and solution providers
  • Access to operationally focused conference sessions and industry workshops
  • Complimentary participation in Maintenance of Competence (MoC) workshops
  • Access to networking functions and industry events
  • Exposure to new mining technologies, equipment and operational solutions
  • Catering throughout the event
  • Complimentary return bus transport from the Hunter, Western and Southern Coalfields

Eligibility

Suitable for personnel across:

  • Mining operations
  • Technical services
  • Engineering
  • Maintenance & reliability
  • Processing & plant operations
  • Projects & operational improvement
  • Safety & training
  • Asset management & planning
  • Procurement teams
  • Statutory ticket holders and practicing certificate holders

Complimentary daily return bus transport

To support participation from regional NSW mining operations, complimentary return bus transport will operate across the Hunter, Western and Southern Coalfields throughout IMARC 2026.

With services departing from Muswellbrook, Maitland, Singleton, Cessnock, Lithgow, Tahmoor, Appin and Camden, the initiative makes it easier for site-based personnel to access industry learning, Maintenance of Competence (MoC) workshops, supplier engagement and networking opportunities at Australia’s largest mining event.

Tuesday, 27th October
06:00 Departs Muswellbrook for ICC Sydney
06:45 Departs Singleton for ICC Sydney
07:30 Departs Wollongong for ICC Sydney
18:00 Departs ICC for Wollongong, Singleton and Muswellbrook
Wednesday, 28th October
06:00 Departs Muswellbrook for ICC Sydney
06:45 Departs Singleton for ICC Sydney
07:30 Departs Wollongong for ICC Sydney
18:00 Departs ICC for Wollongong, Singleton and Muswellbrook
Thursday, 29th October
06:00 Departs Muswellbrook for ICC Sydney
06:45 Departs Singleton for ICC Sydney
07:30 Departs Wollongong for ICC Sydney
16:30 Departs ICC for Wollongong, Singleton and Muswellbrook

Gain Maintenance of Competence (MoC) Hours

Mines Rescue, a subsidiary of Coal Services, has supported and protected the NSW coal mining industry for more than 100 years through specialised health and safety services.

At IMARC 2026, Mines Rescue will deliver six 60–90-minute Maintenance of Competence (MoC) workshops supporting practising certificate holders to meet ongoing MoC requirements. Sessions will focus on practical operational learnings and key risk areas across underground coal, metalliferous and open-cut operations.

Workshop schedule

Tuesday, 27th October
09:00 Learning from disasters
13:30 Emergency Management
Wednesday, 28th October
09:00 Air quality or dust or other airborne contaminants
13:30 Learning from disasters
Thursday, 29th October
09:00 Emergency Management
13:30 Air quality or dust or other airborne contaminants

Meet over 500 Suppliers

Mining Operators & Capability Sessions

Members of specific associations may be able to log hours towards their professional development

12 : 30 - Tue, 27 Oct
  • Tue, 27 Oct
  • /
  • 12:30 - 15:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 180 min

Digital Transformation & Operational Integration

STREAM: WSP Technology & Innovation
  • Tue, 27 Oct
  • /
  • 12:30 - 14:25 AEDT
  • /
  • 115 min

Productivity & Cost Discipline

STREAM: Thiess Operational Excellence
  • Tue, 27 Oct
  • /
  • 12:30 - 14:55 AEDT
  • /
  • 145 min

Advancing Critical Minerals & Strategic Projects

STREAM: Project Development & Delivery
14 : 25 - Tue, 27 Oct
  • Tue, 27 Oct
  • /
  • 14:25 - 17:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 185 min

Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation Strategies

STREAM: Thiess Operational Excellence
15 : 30 - Tue, 27 Oct
  • Tue, 27 Oct
  • /
  • 15:30 - 17:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 120 min

AI & Data-Driven Decision Making

STREAM: WSP Technology & Innovation
12 : 30 - Wed, 28 Oct
  • Wed, 28 Oct
  • /
  • 12:30 - 15:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 180 min

Operational Planning

STREAM: Thiess Operational Excellence
13 : 00 - Wed, 28 Oct
  • Wed, 28 Oct
  • /
  • 13:00 - 15:25 AEDT
  • /
  • 145 min

Automation & Autonomous Operations

STREAM: WSP Technology & Innovation
15 : 30 - Wed, 28 Oct
  • Wed, 28 Oct
  • /
  • 15:30 - 17:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 120 min

Future Proofing the Mine

STREAM: WSP Technology & Innovation
  • Wed, 28 Oct
  • /
  • 15:30 - 17:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 120 min

Maintenance, Reliability & Safety

STREAM: Thiess Operational Excellence
  • Wed, 28 Oct
  • /
  • 15:30 - 17:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 120 min

Accelerating Exploration to Development

STREAM: Project Development & Delivery
11 : 30 - Thu, 29 Oct
  • Thu, 29 Oct
  • /
  • 11:30 - 13:40 AEDT
  • /
  • 130 min

Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure

STREAM: WSP Technology & Innovation
11 : 45 - Thu, 29 Oct
  • Thu, 29 Oct
  • /
  • 11:45 - 12:50 AEDT
  • /
  • 65 min

Workforce Capability

STREAM: Thiess Operational Excellence
12 : 50 - Thu, 29 Oct
  • Thu, 29 Oct
  • /
  • 12:50 - 15:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 160 min

Environmental & Community Stewardship

STREAM: Thiess Operational Excellence
14 : 00 - Thu, 29 Oct
  • Thu, 29 Oct
  • /
  • 14:00 - 15:30 AEDT
  • /
  • 90 min

Mining Technology & Investment

STREAM: WSP Technology & Innovation

Other Event Highlights

Tuesday, 27th October

Coal Industry Networking Reception

Connect with mining professionals from across Australia's coal sector, including operators, technical specialists, suppliers and industry leaders, in a relaxed networking environment designed to foster valuable industry connections. 

Wednesday, 28th October

Swedish Innovation Speed Networking

Connect directly with leading Swedish mining technology companies and innovators through a structured networking session designed to showcase practical solutions, emerging technologies and operational innovations for the mining industry.

Thursday, 29th October

NextGen Mining Engagement

Meet and engage with the next generation of mining talent as students and emerging professionals explore careers, technology and innovation in the resources sector, helping inspire and develop the future workforce of the industry.

Free mining guest pass

Complimentary Access for NSW Mining & Operational Teams

The Mining Guest Pass provides eligible mining personnel with complimentary access to Australia’s largest mining event, making it easier for site-based teams to connect with the technologies, suppliers, operational insights and industry networks shaping modern mining operations.

It is a valuable opportunity to step away from site to explore new ideas and solutions and bring practical learnings back to your operation.

Optional Overnight Accommodation

Discounted accommodation is available through IMARC's official hotel partner, Hotel Map, making it easier for teams to stay overnight in Sydney and attend multiple days of IMARC.

Mining Guest attendees will also go into the draw to win a complimentary overnight stay at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

optional accommodation

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Opening times:

  • Tue,Tuesday, 27 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Wed,Wednesday, 28 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Thu,Thursday, 29 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm
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12 - 14 October 2027

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Opening times:

  • Tue,Tuesday, 12 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Wed,Wednesday, 13 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Thu,Thursday, 14 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Opening times:

  • Tue,Tuesday, 27 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Wed,Wednesday, 28 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Thu,Thursday, 29 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Mines and Money @ IMARC

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Leveraging off the scale of Australia's largest mining event to bring an unrivalled network of thousands of investors to Sydney.

Opening times:

  • Tue,Tuesday, 12 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Wed,Wednesday, 13 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Thu,Thursday, 14 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Opening times:

  • START: Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 8:00 AM (UTC+1)
  • END: Thursday, 16 July 2026, 8:00 AM (UTC+1)
Resourcing Tomorrow London

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Resourcing Tomorrow is the global forum where mining leaders unite to shape the future of the mining industry.

Opening times:

  • Tue,Tuesday, 01 December: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed,Wednesday, 02 December: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thu,Thursday, 03 December: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Opening times:

  • Tue,Tuesday, 01 December: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed,Wednesday, 02 December: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thu,Thursday, 03 December: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Resourcing Tomorrow Hong Kong

7 - 8 April 2027

Hong Kong

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Opening times:

  • Wed,Wednesday, 07 April: 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thu,Thursday, 08 April: 9:00am - 5:00pm