Ministers from five continents - including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda and Timor-Leste - will join their Australian counterparts at the 2025 International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), bringing global political influence to one of the world’s premier mining and investment events.

They will join dozens of other dignitaries, including Ambassadors and Consuls from more than twenty jurisdictions spanning the globe. Diplomats from Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Qatar, Morocco, Argentina, Indonesia, Italy, Namibia, Uganda, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Zimbabwe and Peru have all confirmed their attendance. 

IMARC, which returns to Sydney from 21-23 October 2025, is set to attract its largest international attendance to date.

Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Hon. Madeleine King MP, will once again deliver the Australian Government Ministerial Address on the opening morning of the conference.

Beyond the international attendance, the event will also be attended by representatives from every state and territory around Australia, including a number of ministers and shadow ministers.NSW Finance Minister Courtney Houssos, SA Minister for Trade and Investment Joe Szakacs MP, Minister for Energy and Resources Victoria, Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio and Queensland Shadow Resources Minister Susan McDonald will be in attendance during the event.

All State governments will have a stand on the exhibition floor, as will a number of countries including Peru, Sweden, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Morocco, India and Canada (Quebec).

“When ministers and government representatives fly in from five continents to attend a mining event, it underscores one thing: IMARC has become a global meeting place for the industry,” said Anita Richards, IMARC Chief Operating Officer. “This is no longer just an Australian event. It is a central forum where governments, industry leaders, and innovators come together to forge partnerships, navigate geopolitical challenges, and shape the future of mining across jurisdictions.” 

Global voices highlight IMARC’s importance

NZ Resources Minister Shane Jones said being proactive and visible on the international stage was crucial to unlocking his country’s natural resources opportunities. “IMARC presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to showcase our potential to a diverse range of stakeholders, potential investors and partners,” Minister Jones said. “The NZ Government has made significant progress in strengthening international investor confidence in our mining sector, as we look to fast-track projects. We will be attending with a firm eye on trade and investment, connecting NZ’s mining industry with global partners.”

Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines Jorge Montero said it was in his country’s national interest to participate at IMARC. The Minister will lead the country’s delegation alongside its Central Reserve Bank President Julio Velarde.

Peru Ambassador His Excellency Mr Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia said: “Peru is stepping onto the IMARC stage as the Pacific-facing gateway to South America, a nation ranked #1 in Latin America for Foreign Direct Investment in 2024 (ECLAC). With a clear legal framework and an updated infrastructure with the launch of Port of Chancay, expansion of Callao Port, an Industrial Park and a Special Economic Treatment Zone in our central coast, Peru offers Australian investors unprecedented access to high-growth opportunities in mining, mining exploration, METS, green energy, large-scale infrastructure projects, Agro-business and sustainable innovation.” 

Global Opportunities – Dedicated Conference Stream

IMARC 2025 will feature delegations from more than 20 nations. International ministers will play a key role in the conference program, delivering keynotes, promoting trade missions, and highlighting investment-ready projects. The capabilities of specific countries will form part of the engaging presentations in a dedicated Global Opportunities Stream.

Data and analytics consultancy and IMARC sponsor Wood MacKenzie, which will participate in several sessions in the conference program as well as supporting networking events, highlighted the importance of enabling conversations across jurisdictions.  Wood MacKenzie Senior Vice President, Vice Chair Metals and Mining Julian Kettle said: “Delivering the minerals and metals required to meet traditional uses, transition targets and data centre requirements cannot be done in isolation. Governments, investors and mining companies must work together across jurisdictions to de-risk supply and unlock capital. Forums like IMARC are essential for bringing those global conversations to the table.”