Operators, engineers, supervisors and managers from mine sites across Australia will be in the spotlight at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC), as organisers increase emphasis on connecting with on-the-ground operational decision makers.
Now in its 12th year, IMARC will be held from October 21-23 2025 at ICC Sydney.
Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies, says IMARC is a prime opportunity to strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and investors. The company recently completed a successful full-fleet trial with Whitehaven Coal, integrating its Operator Alertness System (OAS) with its Collision Avoidance System (CAS), and has also delivered strong results at MMG’s Rosebery mine in Tasmania, where its OAS deployment cut severe incidents by over 80%.
At IMARC, Hexagon’s Mining President, Dave Goddard, will join Rob Derries, Senior Manager of Technology and Innovation at Gold Fields Australia, to present “From vision to value – The Hexagon–Gold Fields partnership”. The session will highlight how modernisation, driven by shared strategy and integrated technology, is improving safety, productivity and sustainability across global operations.
“Collaboration is at the heart of our approach,” Goddard said. “Our work with Gold Fields shows what’s possible when innovation goes hand-in-hand with cultural change. Together, we’re delivering results that raise the bar for the entire industry. IMARC provides the perfect stage to showcase these partnerships.”
IMARC 2025 will introduce a new initiative aimed at the people working directly with these technologies on the ground. A dedicated Mining Operators Series will welcome operators, engineers, supervisors and managers from mines in development and production, with complimentary access for relevant personnel. For companies like Hexagon, it’s an opportunity to connect not only with decision makers but also with the workforce using their solutions day in day out, organisers say. The program will feature practical technical sessions and exclusive networking events, creating space to share insights and explore the innovations transforming mining operations.
BHP Mine Projects Superintendent, Ben Edwards, who will be part of IMARC’s Mining Operators Series, says it’s a welcome addition to the program.
“Conversations about what really happens on site and what is important to sites and operations are needed at large conferences like IMARC,” he said. “Bringing executives and company leaders together with on-site leaders and subject matter experts, hearing largely unfiltered information about what matters most, is very valuable.”
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