Following a strong bid from the South Australian Government, the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition will now call South Australia home for the next 10 years.
The change in location heralds an exciting new chapter for the event and the region’s resource sector, with the state leading the way in future-focused mining.
The new phase of the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) brings an expanded floor plan with outdoor availability, and new verticals including Transformative Technology and the Research and Development Hub.
Why SA?
Recent months have seen South Australia leading the charge in responsible exploration to unlock minerals needed for the green transition. The state has also been driving the investigation of solutions for global decarbonised steelmaking, efforts that are critical to the future of infrastructure development.
With its extensive renewable energy network and significant investment in hydrogen projects to power green steel and future energy solutions, South Australia’s pioneering objectives distinguishes itself from other markets and aligns with AIMEX’s goals.
AIMEX’s move to South Australia highlights the state as Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing modern mining market.
General Manager of Events for Prime Creative Media, Siobhan Rocks, said the team is working to keep AIMEX’s reputation as a premier event for the Asia-Pacific region.
“We knew we needed to do something big to attract key players in the industry,” she said. “When the mining industry asked us to come to Adelaide, we thought the change of location was the best way to serve this important sector.”
South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, said that the state has a compelling story to tell, and that Adelaide hosting AIMEX for the next decade provides a strong platform to do so.
“With our natural advantages and ingenuity, South Australia has the potential to lead the world in decarbonisation of critical minerals, including green steel and copper,” Mr Malinauskas said.
“This exhibition will attract thousands of mining delegates from around Australia and the world to Adelaide every two years, delivering a significant boost to South Australia’s visitor economy.”
The agenda for 2025
As well as a bigger exhibition floor plan, Ms Rocks said delegates will have the opportunity to connect with change makers and leaders across four core pavilions: Mining, Transformative Technology and the Research and Development Hub.
“To symbolise our move, we’re looking to revamp the event for next year.
“We are partnering with the South Australian Government to deliver a new era of AIMEX – one where key mining companies, contractors and OEMs will descend on Adelaide to create a leading international event for future mining.”
Taking place across three conference stages, the thought-leading, comprehensive conference speaker program will showcase the very best of the South Australian resources sector to the Asia-Pacific and establish the state as a key mining hub.
On top of the exhibition and conference events, delegates can look forward to three days of curated networking events, including the 2025 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
An integrated focus
For the first time ever, the event will include an integrated energy space, with Ms Rocks saying that this change symbolises how mining of the future will fuel the energy markets of tomorrow.
“The 2025 event will connect the mining industry directly with energy markets in a way that’s never been seen before.
“Australia is a pioneer for energy and mining joining and is a world-leader in technology. South Australia is the conduit for sharing this knowledge with the rest of the world and we expect visitors from all around the world, not just the APAC region,” Ms Rocks said.
“Adelaide will be the meeting place for mining in Australia – from daytime conferences to evening events – and we will be bringing the future of mining front of mind at the event.”
