About the Decarb Forum for Mining & Resources
Australia’s mining and resources sector is a cornerstone of the national economy - and also one of the hardest to decarbonise. With global demand rising for low-carbon minerals and metals, the industry faces increasing scrutiny and opportunity in its race to net zero.
The Decarb Forum for Mining & Resources offers a unique opportunity for solution providers to connect with leaders from across the mining value chain — including resources companies, mineral producers, government, and Indigenous partners, who are actively seeking solutions for the sector’s biggest decarbonisation barriers.
These include: reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions across operations, decarbonising processing and transport, enabling clean energy supply, and addressing expectations around Scope 3 emissions and nature impacts.
The forum is focused on solutions. Each session explores real-world challenges faced by mining and resource operators as they work to decarbonise. Expert-led roundtable discussions allow participants to collaborate on barriers and propose actions that government, business and communities can take to scale solutions.
Partners will gain insights into industry needs, align offerings with key pain points, and engage directly with decision-makers shaping Australia’s net zero mining future.
Early Confirmed Speakers
More to be announced
Peta Ashworth
Director, Institute for Energy Transition
Curtin University
Jason McFarlane
Director
Greentech Hub Western Australia
Glenton Moses
Principal, Climate Change
Pilbara Minerals
Fiona Murfitt
Vice President, Sustainability
Evolution Mining
Aaron Walker
Policy Manager and Head of Economics
Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
Mark Rowland
Chief Collaboration Officer
ROCeteer Inc.
Why Partner
Showcase Solutions Addressing Urgent Barriers
Join the conversation and position your solutions in front of mining and resource leaders tackling some of the industry’s toughest decarbonisation barriers — from reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions in operations to enabling clean energy supply and decarbonising processing and transport.
Gain Actionable Market Intelligence
Engage in expert-led roundtables designed to unpack real-world decarbonisation challenges across the mining value chain. Learn directly from resource companies, mineral producers and government agencies about their evolving priorities, procurement criteria, and pain points to inform your product development and partnership strategy.
Connect with Key Decision-Makers
Meet over 200 senior stakeholders from across the sector — including sustainability leads, heads of energy transition, commercial and strategy executives, and Indigenous partners — who are actively seeking solutions to help meet emissions targets and transition to a low-carbon future.
Position Your Brand as a Transition Partner
Demonstrate your commitment to decarbonising the mining and resources sector by aligning your brand with the Forum. Through strategic program involvement and visible partnership, be seen as an enabler of industry wide change and a catalyst for collaborative climate action.
Who will attend?
A multi-stakeholder event where leaders from mining, processing, energy, government, and technology will come together to accelerate decarbonisation across Australia’s mining and resources sector.
Business Decision Makers
Chief Sustainability Officers, Directors, Heads & Managers of: Energy Transition, Decarbonisation, Processing Operations, Development, Clean Energy, Hydrogen Strategy, and Asset Strategy.
C-Level & Executive Leadership
35%
Heads & Directors
40%
Managers & Senior Advisors
20%
Analysts & Technical Specialists
5%
Industry Sectors
Major Mining & Resources Companies
45%
Critical Minerals Producers
35%
Processing & Smelting Operators
15%
Federal & State Government
5%
Agenda Preview
8:45
Welcome to Country
8:50
Agenda setting and Introduction
9:00
Opening keynote address - WA's critical minerals advantage: Leading the world's net zero resource
Policy frameworks: Regulatory settings that accelerate mining decarbonisation while maintaining competitiveness
Critical minerals strategy: Positioning WA as the essential supplier for global clean energy supply chains
Investment partnerships: Government backing for large-scale mining transition projects
9:15
Keynote address - Industrial transformation: Scaling renewable energy and green hydrogen in heavy industry
Energy transition at scale: Converting mining operations to renewable power and green hydrogen
Technology deployment: Proven pathways for electrifying mining fleets and processing operations
Export opportunities: Building Australia's green metals and hydrogen export industries
9:30
Panel discussion: The role of the resources sector in securing Australia’s net zero future
Market transformation: How mining decarbonisation creates competitive advantage in global clean energy supply chains
Investment acceleration: Policy settings and finance mechanisms that unlock private capital for mining transition
Indigenous partnerships: Essential collaboration with Traditional Owners for culturally appropriate resource development
10:10
In conversation - Electrifying mining operations - overcoming technical and commercial barriers
Technical barriers: Solving power supply, equipment reliability and maintenance challenges in remote mining environments
Commercial barriers: Managing capital investment cycles, operational downtime and productivity impacts during transition
Infrastructure barriers: Building charging networks, grid connections and renewable energy systems for large-scale mining operations
10:30
Morning networking coffee break
11:00
Partner presentation
11:10
Panel discussion - Addressing Scope 3 emissions and value chain transformation
Supply chain decarbonisation: Managing emissions across complex global mining and processing networks
Customer collaboration: Working with steel, battery and manufacturing industries to reduce downstream emissions
Circular economy integration: Maximising resource efficiency and waste reduction across the mining value chain
11:50
Partner Case Study: How digital innovation is accelerating decarbonisation in operations and reporting
12:30
Lunch
1:00
Roundtable discussion: Challenges and solutions to decarbonisation
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to connect in small groups to unpack shared system barriers and co-develop practical, scalable solutions.
Dedicated tables for sector-specific challenges.
Mining companies
Decarbonising on-site energy use and electrifying mining operations across multiple remote sites
Transitioning mining fleets and heavy equipment to zero-emissions alternatives within capital cycles
Resources & materials processors
Reducing emissions in mineral processing and energy-intensive smelting operations
Securing clean, reliable energy supply for remote processing facilities and refineries
Critical Minerals Producers
Meeting customer decarbonisation requirements while maintaining cost competitiveness in global markets
Integrating circular economy principles across extraction, processing and waste management
2:10
Report back: Sharing insights and ideas for action from Roundtable Discussions
2:40
Partner Session in conversation
3:00
Case Study Presentation - From mining transition metals to enabling global decarbonisation: IGO's critical minerals strategy
Product-focused decarbonisation: How producing battery-grade nickel and lithium creates direct impact on global emissions reduction
Operational transformation: Decarbonising mining operations while scaling production of energy transition materials
Strategic positioning: Building competitive advantage by aligning business growth with global net zero requirements
3:20
Partner presentation
3:30
Afternoon networking break
4:00
Partner presentation
4:10
In conversation - Indigenous partnerships in sustainable resource development
Traditional Owner partnerships: Ensuring cultural protocols and benefit-sharing in clean energy mining projects
Capacity building: Training and employment opportunities for Indigenous communities in mining transition
Environmental stewardship: Integrating Traditional knowledge with modern environmental management practices
4:30
Summary and action points
5:00
Networking Drinks
What our Partners Say
"Owl Advisory by KWM is a repeat sponsor of Impact X events. We find them to be thoughtfully designed to ensure attendees can spend time discussing and problem solving, not just listening. The high level of audience engagement provided us with unique insights and valuable networking opportunities."
"Impact X is a unique gathering of industry leaders and has helped Polestar to raise awareness of sustainability in the automotive sector, to a qualified audience of key opinion leaders and decision makers."
"Schneider Electric has been involved with the Impact X summit for several years as we find the delegates, topics, and discussions impactful in supporting Australia's sustainability progress. Our presenters have been energised by the engaging questions and the round tables of years" past."