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Check out the latest news and announcements from AIMEX.

2023

8 SEP 2023

AIMEX 2023: A CELEBRATION OF INDUSTRY RESILIENCE

Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2023 wrapped up 3 full days of industry connection at Sydney Showgrounds this week, with thousands of attendees through the door to celebrate an industry that perseveres in any circumstance.

21 AUG 2023

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO LONG-AWAITED AIMEX EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

There are just over two weeks to go until thousands of attendees converge on Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), returning to Sydney Showgrounds after four years with Australia's largest free-to-attend expo and conference program. 

26 JUL 2023

AIMEX CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS DECARBONISATION, TECH INNOVATION AND ESG

Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is back at Sydney Showgrounds from 5-7 September, and the largest free-to-attend conference program in Australia has officially been released, to accompany the AIMEX exhibition.

22 JUN 2023

TRANSFORMATIVE TECH AND DECARBONISATION: AIMEX 2023 ADDRESSES HOT-BUTTON ISSUES
With 75 days to go until thousands of attendees gather at Sydney Showground for Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), over 250 local and international companies are gearing up to put their best foot forward as part of the free-to-attend trade exhibition.

23 MAY 2023

GRAB YOUR CALENDARS: AIMEX 2023 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is counting down to a strong return in Sydney this year. Held from 5-7 September at Sydney Showground, the trade exhibition and free-to-attend conference is Australia’s longest-running mining event.

16 FEB 2023

AIMING HIGH: WHAT TO EXPECT AT AIMEX 2023
Australia’s longest-running mining event will return in September this year. Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2023 is a destination for decision-makers, experts and suppliers determined to change the face of the mining industry through technology, collaboration and radical improvements in efficiency and productivity. 

2019

06 SEP 2019

MINING BUSINESS GROWTH CONTINUES AFTER SUCCESSFUL AIMEX
The Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector has shown its buoyancy once again with the success of Australia’s largest and longest-running mining exhibition, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX). AIMEX, which has shown incredible resilience to post an increase in visitation, had an increase in visitation across the three days of the event held at Sydney Showgrounds.

28 AUG 2019

AIMEX FOCUSES ON NEW APPROACHES TO INNOVATION AND RELATIONSHIPS
Capturing the potential of future technologies while maintaining close relationships with regional communities has been highlighted on the opening day of AIMEX. Industry leaders gathered at the Sydney Showgrounds to explore how the sector is being viewed by surrounding communities that are directly affected by mining operations.

26 AUG 2019

THE MINING INDUSTRY DESCEND ON SYDNEY FOR AIMEX
Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) will hold its 2019 edition at the Sydney Showgrounds from Tuesday August 27 to Thursday August 29, starting at 10am each day. It will feature the world’s leading mining leaders and decision-makers coming together at what is Australia’s largest and longest-running mining exhibition and conference.

23 AUG 2019

A GUIDE TO AIMEX
AIMEX will offer the strongest line-up of suppliers and speakers in recent history when it takes place at the Sydney Showgrounds from August 27-29. Australian Mining caught up with AIMEX exhibition director Brandon Ward to provide you with the ultimate guide for attending the event.

21 AUG 2019

DIESAL ENGINE TECH, NEW GAS GENSET HEADLINE CUMMINS AIMEX DISPLAY
Cummins is set to feature its QSK60 MCRS ‘Advantage’ engine at AIMEX, highlighting the lower life cycle costs that are being achieved with its latest technology 60-litre V16 platform. Close to 200 ‘Advantage’ engines are now in service across Australia’s mining regions, powering 2500 horsepower haul trucks.

20 AUG 2019

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION A FOCUS AT AIMEX
Mining has been responsible for shaping Australian history and continues to be a significant contributor to the economy.Community engagement and collaboration enables the industry to thrive with mining heavy-weights discussing the image of industry at AIMEX this year.

26 JUL 2019

AIMEX VISITS MOUNT THORLEY WARKWORTH
AIMEX will feature over 500 suppliers, over 25 speakers across over 15 hours of the most comprehensive free-to-attend conference for the mining sector, AIMEX is the must-attend mining event of the year. AIMEX will take over Sydney Showgrounds 27-29 August 2019 and is proud to have Yancoal Australia exhibiting at the AIMEX Mining Pavilion alongside other major mining companies.

26 JUL 2019

MAJOR MINING COMPANIES ON SHOW AT AIMEX
The Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is on track to deliver the largest showcase of supplier excellence when it returns to Sydney Olympic Park 27-29 August. AIMEX is an internationally renowned exhibition and conference that will showcase over 500 leading companies from around the world. 

26 JUN 2019

AUSTRALIA’S MINING FUTURE UNLEASHED AS AIMEX CONFERENCE IS ANNOUNCED
Technological advancements, workforce changes, community collaborations and environmental challenges are just some of the concepts that will be grappled with when the future of Australia's mining industry is unleashed at Australia's largest and longest running mining exhibition and conference in August.

07 MAY 2019

MINING INDUSTRY SUPPORTS AIMEX AS VISITOR REGISTRATIONS OFFICIALLY LAUNCH
The Australia Federal Election campaign has so far seen all sides of politics weighing in on where they see the future of mining heading in this country. As that takes place, the industry itself is gearing up for what will be one of the most important events of a decade when Australia's largest and longest running mining exhibition and conference opens in August.  

2017

04 SEP 2017

AUSTRALIAN MINING: AIMEX BOOSTS BUSINESS FOR THE METS SECTOR
Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition – Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) has energised the next era of mining professionals, with early reports recording more than 4,900 attendees for the event. AIMEX event director, Brandon Ward, said the event had been a success and had already received positive feedback from industry decision-makers, key mining personnel and exhibitors.

21 JUL 2017

THE ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN MINING PROSPECT AWARDS
Launched in 2004, the annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards are the most esteemed and prestigious Awards program for the mining and minerals processing industry in Australia. For more than a decade the Prospect Awards have been the only national awards program to stop, take a look at what the mining industry is doing, and reward those who are excelling and going above and beyond, recognising and rewarding innovation.

07 JUL 2017

HELE TECHNOLOGY
A HELE coal-fired plant is more affordable than you think. For the first time, Australian engineering experts have produced a 550-page technical study and cost estimate to build a High Efficiency Low Emissions (HELE) coal-fired power plant in Australia - and it's less than previously published studies and guesstimates. 

26 JUN 2017

BLOOMFIELD: SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATION AND THEIR PEOPLE
The Bloomfield Group is a Hunter Valley-based company specialising in the mining and engineering services industry.  Australian owned and operated, the company has a rich history, beginning operations in 1937 and as of today employs approximately 500 people. 

19 JUN 2017

VOICE FOR MINING - FAMILY DAY
NSW Mining / Newcastle Knights partnership. Mining and rugby league share a strong connection. Both consist of hard working people who look out for their mates and both play an important part in our community. This is especially so with the Newcastle Knights, once dubbed ‘the sons of coal miners’ by club legend Paul “The Chief” Harragon.

29 MAY 2017

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MINING
The evolution of digital applications in the mining sector has become crucial to the optimisation of mine sites and the companies that run them. The convergence of multiple technologies has born a new term known as Internet of Things (IOT). 

16 MAY 2017

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
The Australian Mining industry looks set to enjoy a much needed reprieve as 2017 shapes to be the year the industry can catch its breath. Analysts such as PwC and Ernst and Young have indicated a shift in the industry to one of planning which seems to be a sentiment expressed by mining companies in quarter one of 2017.

08 MAY 2017

REED EXHIBITIONS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
Reed Exhibitions Australia has today announced a new partnership with Engineers Australia for Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition, the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX). Running from 29 – 31 August 2017, AIMEX is a key event for the mining industry with a full program of world-class exhibitors and speakers, networking opportunities and live demonstrations from the region.

25 APR 2017

COLLABORATION IN MINING
The mining industry has experienced a number of challenges over recent times but these challenges have born new ways of operating for mining companies and the suppliers who service them. For mining companies, soaring operating costs and falling commodity prices placed significant pressure on mine sites which meant they were no longer able to operate solely on their terms. 

11 APR 2017

REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Registrations have opened for Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition, the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), running from 29 – 31 August 2017. Visitors will have unrivalled access to leading industry minds via the free-to-attend conference program, featuring world-class keynote presentations, case studies and white paper discussions on key themes.

2016

29 Nov 2016

Austrade named as AIMEX 2017 partner
AIMEX is excited to announce its continued collaboration with Austrade that will help deliver a highly targeted international audience from key developing mining regions. This partnership will utilise the Austrade network to communicate with the multiple markets within the ASEAN and Asian regions allowing both AIMEX and Austrade to showcase the significant capabilities of the Australian METS sector to these regions.