The Victorian State Government are proud to be founding partners of IMARC.
The Victorian State Government is strongly committed to invigorating the State's mining and mining services sectors. The mining and mining services sectors have a proud tradition of contributing to the Victorian economy and the Government is determined to ensure they have a vibrant future.
The Government supports the international mining and resources conference (IMARC) as an opportunity to showcase Victoria as a hub for mining and mining services and to connect thousands of delegates from across the globe to new development and investment opportunities.
Please see below for further information on how the Victorian Government can assist you.
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
The purpose of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) is to create the conditions to sustainably develop the Victorian economy and grow employment.
DEDJTR supports and engages Victorian businesses through the Government's business policies and programs and fosters the development of innovative industries and expansion into new markets.
The Department is committed to helping businesses better participate in the mining and resources and mining services sector to boost productivity, exports, investment and jobs to secure Victoria's future.
Trade Victoria
Trade Victoria including the global network of 22 Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) offices supports Victorian businesses to connect with overseas markets, sustain strong trading partnerships and capitalise on export opportunities - strategically aiming to create Victorian jobs, grow exports and strengthen the economy.
Invest Victoria
Invest Victoria is the State Government's investment promotion agency, providing confidential services and professional advice to international investors looking to set up in Victoria.
Invest Victoria provides a single entry point for all new investors through invest.vic.gov.au and through our network of international and metropolitan Victorian Government Business Offices (VGBO).
Business Victoria
Business Victoria provides practical and relevant tools and info to help small business reach their full potential. We can assist you through providing advice on operating a business in Victoria, helping you access grants and assistance, leading workshops to build capability and connecting you to key industry contacts.
Energy and Resources
Victoria's energy and earth resources industries continue to support the economic development of the State, with opportunities to increase investment in mining and resources, secure regional and economic benefits and improve the performance of the sector.
Victoria has a vibrant earth resources sector with a variety of commodities including brown coal, gold, petroleum, mineral sands and base metals, as well as emerging industries such as geothermal and geosequestration.
We support and promote investment opportunities in the sector, which includes providing cutting-edge geoscience information to help significantly reduce exploration risk. We also provide a single point of entry to link projects with the help they facilitate projects under development in the State as they navigate through approvals processes.
In addition, we maintain an efficient licensing and permitting system for exploration, resource development and operations, including for pipeline activities, and regulate the industry to ensure that environmental management standards are met.