What to expect from AIMEX’s Mining Pavilion

Magnetite Mines managing director Tim Dobson discusses what the company will be showcasing at Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition in 2025.

Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is set to return in 2025, highlighting the latest trends and developments by bringing local and international mining suppliers and industry professionals under one roof at the Adelaide Showground.

Making its debut this year is AIMEX’s Mining Pavilion, which is designed to act as an epicentre for industry innovation on the exhibition floor.

AIMEX’s Mining Pavilion will connect professionals, suppliers and talent, while spearheading recruitment efforts and spotlighting their initiatives and projects.

“The Mining Pavilion facilitates connections between the industry’s key players and organisations, providing unparalleled exposure to thousands of mining delegates from Australia and around the world,” Prime Creative Media marketing manager – mining events Rebecca Todesco told Australian Mining.

This year’s Mining Pavilion has an impressive line-up of producers and contractors set to showcase their initiatives.

One such participant will be Magnetite Mines, which is developing the Razorback iron ore project in South Australia. The operation is set to comprise a large-scale mine and processing operation.

With AIMEX to be held in Adelaide for the first time in 2025, and for the following decade, Magnetite Mines managing director Tim Dobson said the event will parallel nicely with Razorback’s development.

“We’ll have an increasing presence in the state, employing South Australians for many decades to come,” Dobson told Australian Mining.

“The amount of equipment and people we’re going to need to build and run this operation will be quite significant, so interfacing with the mining services industry will be essential for the success of the project.”

During Razorback’s construction phase, Magnetite Mines will be looking to recruit personnel to execute construction works such as building the processing plant. As the project progresses to operations, mining engineers, surveyors and other skilled technicians will be employed to operate mobile and fixed plant.

A range of other jobs will also be on offer, and AIMEX’s Mining Pavilion will serve as an opportunity to showcase how the local community can participate in Razorback’s growth.

“We see South Australia’s stature as a mining state growing, and by having AIMEX there, our presence at the Mining Pavilion will be timely,” Dobson said.

Dobson will participate in the AIMEX conference program, shedding light on Razorback’s role in decarbonising the steelmaking process through green metals such as magnetite.

“South Australia’s magnetite production potential is significant,” Dobson said.

“We’ve been studying, interfacing and collaborating with industry partners on the steel industry’s transition to green steel. Green iron will be produced without using fossil fuels and sought after by our major trading partners.

“At AIMEX, we’ll help educate and provide information about this massive opportunity for the state in both economic growth and future prosperity.”

Magnetite Mines is part of Green Iron SA, a consortium designed to accelerate South Australia’s green iron industry. Other members include construction and engineering company GHD, freight rail transport company Aurizon, and Flinders Port, which operates seven ports across the state.

“We’ll be able to showcase what the Green Iron SA consortium brings to the table,” Dobson said.

“We made a submission to the South Australian Government last year, which outlined how a green iron industry could be brought to life through Razorback and how Port Pirie can be evolved into a new green iron production hub. That’s another element we’ll be showcasing at AIMEX.”

The Federal Government’s recently announced $1 billion Green Iron Fund to support the evolution of this new industry will also be at the forefront of discussions at AIMEX.

“Events like AIMEX bring together a community of like-minded people to effectively exchange and share ideas,” Dobson said.

“We’ve got several messages to communicate, and being able to do that face-to-face with people at the Mining Pavilion provides a great opportunity to inform the industry and hopefully build new relationships.”

AIMEX 2025 will be held at Adelaide Showground from September 23–25. To take part in the event, visit aimex.com.au/getinvolved

This feature appeared in the April 2025 issue of Australian Mining. This article was originally published on Australian Mining.