The Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network is a professional forum bringing together mining companies, government and regulatory representatives, environmental professionals, technical specialists, researchers and industry leaders to examine significant and emerging issues across Australia's mining and environmental sectors.

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Roundtables are delivered quarterly in select Australian cities, with each Roundtable developed around a defined issue of relevance to the sector and the jurisdiction in which it is held.

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The program is deliberately diverse and responsive.

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Topics can span a broad range of mining and environmental issues — from mine closure challenges and accounting risk in mining to environmental management, regulatory reform, rehabilitation, water management, biodiversity, post-mining land use and emerging environmental challenges.

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The same program is not simply replicated from city to city.

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Issues are identified according to their relevance, timing and importance. Mines & Environment liaises with relevant industry representatives, regulators, government and technical specialists to help inform the subject matter and bring appropriate expertise and perspectives into the room.

The result is a national program that is current, responsive and solution-focused.

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A DIFFERENT KIND OF PROFESSIONAL FORUM

Mines & Environment Roundtables are not traditional conferences.

Each Roundtable is structured around a specific issue, supported by carefully developed discussion themes and guiding questions.

The emphasis is on professional exchange, informed discussion and meaningful participation.

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Depending on the subject matter, a Roundtable may bring together representatives from:

• Mining companies and resource operators

• Government departments and regulatory agencies

• Environment and sustainability teams

• Mine closure and rehabilitation professionals

• Environmental approvals and regulatory specialists

• Water and hydrogeology professionals

• Tenure and land-access specialists

• Finance, accounting, risk and governance professionals

• Environmental and engineering consultants

• Legal and regulatory advisers

• Researchers and universities

• Environmental monitoring and remediation specialists

• Other technical and professional disciplines relevant to the issue being examined

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Participants are not expected to hold the same views, nor is the purpose of the forum to advocate a predetermined position.

Instead, the Roundtable provides an independent professional environment in which different perspectives can be explored constructively.

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STRICTLY LIMITED ROUNDTABLES

The effectiveness of a Roundtable depends on participants having a genuine opportunity to contribute.

For this reason, Mines & Environment Roundtables are strictly limited to fewer than 60 participants.

This limit is intentional.

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The Roundtables are not designed to become large-scale conferences. Maintaining a focused room supports stronger professional interaction, more substantive discussion and greater opportunity for participants to contribute.

Places can fill quickly.

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Once capacity is reached, a waitlist may be established, with places offered as they become available.

Professional Members receive priority registration opportunities according to their level of membership and subject to individual Roundtable capacity.

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ONE DISCUSSION CAN INFORM THE NEXT

Complex mining and environmental matters rarely exist in isolation.

A discussion about rehabilitation may lead to questions concerning completion criteria or relinquishment. A water discussion may identify broader environmental, operational or regulatory issues. A mine closure discussion may lead to questions concerning financial provisioning, long-term liability, tenure or post-mining land use.

The National Roundtable Network allows these conversations to continue and develop.

An issue emerging from one forum may inform a subsequent Roundtable, while new jurisdiction-specific matters can be introduced as they arise.

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This creates a national program that evolves alongside the mining and environmental sectors rather than following a fixed or repetitive agenda.

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WHY JOIN THE ROUNDTABLE NETWORK?

The Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network is designed for professionals who want to remain connected to issues developing across mining and environmental regulation, management and practice — not simply attend an occasional event.

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Roundtable topics evolve throughout the year in response to emerging issues, regulatory developments, operational challenges and matters being raised across industry.

Becoming an Affiliate or Member provides an ongoing connection to this national program.

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Depending on your level of participation, benefits can include:

• Reduced registration rates for eligible Roundtables

• Advance notification of upcoming Roundtable topics and locations

• Priority registration opportunities for Professional Members

• Access to selected Roundtable insights, summaries and discussion outcomes

• Ongoing Network and program communications

• Invitations to selected professional and networking opportunities

• Opportunities to suggest emerging issues for consideration within future Roundtables

• Connection to a growing national professional network across mining, environment, regulation and related technical disciplines

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For National Professional and National Corporate Members, the opportunity to be considered for selected Speaker and Contributor opportunities

For organisations, National Corporate Membership provides additional flexibility by allowing different employees to participate according to the issue, location and expertise required.

The value of the Network extends beyond one Roundtable. It provides an ongoing connection to the issues, discussions and professional perspectives shaping mining and environmental practice across Australia.

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CHOOSE HOW YOU CONNECT WITH THE NETWORK

There are 4 ways to participate in the Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network.

Each provides a different level of connection, participation and Member benefits.

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ROUNDTABLE AFFILIATE

$300 inc GST per annum

Stay Connected. Stay Informed. Join the Conversation.

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Roundtable Affiliate status is designed for professionals who want to maintain a connection with the Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network and participate selectively in Roundtables relevant to their professional interests.

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It provides an accessible entry point for professionals who may not require full State or National Professional Membership but want to remain informed about upcoming discussions, emerging issues and professional opportunities.

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Roundtable Affiliate Benefits

• 10% Affiliate rate on eligible Mines & Environment Roundtable registrations

• Advance notification of upcoming Roundtables

• Affiliate registration opportunities following Professional Member priority periods, where applicable

• Mines & Environment Roundtable Network communications and program updates

• Access to selected Roundtable insights and key discussion themes

• Invitations to selected Mines & Environment professional and networking opportunities

• Opportunity to suggest emerging issues for consideration within future Roundtable programs

• Connection to the broader Mines & Environment professional network

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Best suited to:

Professionals who want to stay connected with the Network and participate selectively during the year.

Affiliate status provides connection to the Network. Professional Membership provides greater priority, access and Member benefits.

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STATE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER

$495 inc GST per annum

Your State. Your Issues. Your Professional Network.

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State Professional Membership is designed for professionals whose work and professional interests are primarily concentrated within one Australian State.

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It provides full professional membership of the Mines & Environment Roundtable Network within one nominated State, enabling Members to remain closely connected with mining, environmental, regulatory and operational issues affecting their jurisdiction.

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State Professional Member Benefits

• Full Professional Membership within one nominated Australian State

• 20% Member rate on eligible Roundtable registrations within the nominated State

• Member priority notification of upcoming Roundtables within the nominated State

• Priority registration before Affiliate and broader public registration, where available

• Access to available Member Roundtable summaries, outcomes and key discussion themes from eligible Roundtables within the nominated State

• State Member communications and Roundtable program developments

• Invitations to selected Member professional and networking opportunities

• Opportunity to suggest emerging issues and future State Roundtable topics

• Opportunity to identify matters that may warrant greater industry, government, regulatory or technical discussion

• Connection with professionals working across mining, environment, regulation, approvals, closure, rehabilitation, water, risk and related disciplines

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State Professional Membership is held by the individual and is not transferable.

Members wishing to participate in a Roundtable outside their nominated State may register at the applicable non-member rate or upgrade to National Professional Membership.

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Best suited to:

Professionals whose responsibilities and primary professional interests are concentrated within one State or regulatory jurisdiction.

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NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEMBER

$750 inc GST per annum

One Membership. Every State. A National Network.

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National Professional Membership is designed for professionals whose responsibilities, projects, expertise or professional interests extend across multiple Australian jurisdictions.

It provides full individual membership across the Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network, allowing Members to engage with relevant discussions as different subjects and issues emerge around Australia.

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National Professional Members may also express interest in contributing their expertise to future Roundtables where there is an appropriate alignment between their professional experience and the subject being examined.

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National Professional Member Benefits

• Full individual Professional Membership across the National Roundtable Network

• 20% National Member rate on eligible Mines & Environment Roundtable registrations throughout Australia

• Priority notification of upcoming Roundtables nationally

• Enhanced priority registration before Affiliate and broader public registration, where available

• Access to available Member Roundtable summaries, outcomes and key discussion themes nationally

• National Member communications covering Roundtables and program developments

• Invitations to selected Member professional and networking opportunities nationally

• Opportunity to suggest emerging issues and future Roundtable topics from any Australian jurisdiction

• Opportunity to identify matters warranting further industry, government, regulatory, technical or cross-jurisdictional examination

• Opportunity to be considered as a Speaker, Panellist or Roundtable Contributor where the Member's expertise aligns with a future Roundtable

• One Complimentary Guest Roundtable Voucher per membership year for an eligible Roundtable attended by the Member

• Connection with the broader Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network

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Speaker & Contributor Opportunities

National Professional Members may nominate their areas of professional expertise and express interest in contributing to future Mines & Environment programs.

Where there is a strong alignment between a Member's expertise and a future Roundtable topic, Mines & Environment may consider the Member for participation as a:

• Speaker

• Panellist

• Technical or professional contributor

• Roundtable discussion contributor

• Subject-matter contributor in another capacity relevant to the program

Speaker and Contributor opportunities are not guaranteed through membership.

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All invitations and selections are subject to the relevance of the Member's expertise, the requirements of the particular Roundtable, available program positions, appropriate balance of perspectives and the approval and discretion of Mines & Environment.

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National Professional Membership is held by the individual and is not transferable.

Best suited to:

Senior professionals, technical specialists, consultants, advisers, researchers and industry professionals working across multiple jurisdictions who want a stronger national connection and the opportunity to contribute their expertise to relevant discussions.

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NATIONAL CORPORATE MEMBER

$1,500 inc GST per annum

One Organisation. Different Expertise. National Participation.

Mining and environmental challenges rarely sit within a single department or professional discipline. The person best placed to participate in a Roundtable will often depend on the issue being examined. A mine closure discussion may be most relevant to an Environmental Manager, Closure Manager or Approvals specialist.A water-focused discussion may require hydrogeological, environmental or operational expertise.A discussion concerning closure liabilities may instead require expertise from finance, risk, governance, asset management or corporate teams.

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National Corporate Membership gives organisations the flexibility to involve the right people in the right discussions.

Rather than being attached to one individual, Corporate Membership is held by the organisation.

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National Corporate Member Benefits

• Organisation-wide membership of the Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network

• National coverage across eligible Mines & Environment Roundtables

• 20% Corporate Member rate on eligible Roundtable registrations

• Different employees may participate according to the subject matter, jurisdiction and expertise required

• No set limit on the number of eligible employees who may access Corporate Member benefits, provided they are current employees of the Member organisation

• Priority notification of upcoming Roundtables nationally

• Enhanced priority registration before Affiliate and broader public registration, where available

• Access to available Member Roundtable summaries, outcomes and key discussion themes nationally

• Corporate Member communications covering Roundtable and program developments

• Invitations to selected Member professional and networking opportunities

• Opportunity to nominate suitably qualified employees for consideration as Speakers, Panellists or Roundtable Contributors

• One Complimentary Guest Roundtable Voucher per membership year

• Opportunity for relevant employees to suggest emerging issues and future Roundtable topics

• Opportunity to identify matters warranting greater industry, government, regulatory or technical discussion

• Flexibility to involve different teams and professional disciplines as Roundtable topics change throughout the year

• Recorded copies of selected Roundtable conversations for internal organisational use only — exclusive to National Corporate Members and subject to availability. All recordings remain © Mines & Environment and may not be reproduced, shared or used for any other purpose without prior written consent.

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Corporate Speaker & Contributor Opportunities

National Corporate Members may identify specialist expertise within their organisation and nominate suitably qualified employees for consideration in future Roundtable programs.

Depending on the subject matter, selected representatives may be considered as:

• Speakers

• Panellists

• Technical or professional contributors

• Roundtable discussion contributors

• Subject-matter contributors in another relevant capacity

Corporate Membership does not guarantee a speaking, panel or contributor position.

All nominations remain subject to professional relevance, demonstrated expertise, program requirements, available positions, appropriate balance and independence of the Roundtable, and the approval and discretion of Mines & Environment.

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Best suited to:

Mining and resources companies, environmental and engineering consultancies, professional services organisations, technical firms and other organisations with multiple employees or disciplines that may benefit from different Roundtable subjects throughout the year.

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HELP SHAPE FUTURE ROUNDTABLES

The professionals working directly with mining and environmental issues are often among the first to identify emerging challenges.

Affiliates and Members are encouraged to suggest matters they believe warrant further professional examination.

An issue may be specific to one jurisdiction or have broader national relevance.

It may require regulatory input, technical expertise, operational perspectives or contributions from several different disciplines.

Where an issue has sufficient relevance, Mines & Environment may undertake further stakeholder engagement and consider developing it into a future Roundtable.

This helps ensure the program remains current, responsive and relevant to the sector.

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INDEPENDENCE & REGULATORY PARTICIPATION

The independence of the Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network is fundamental to its credibility.

Government and regulatory participation is managed separately from commercial Affiliate and Membership arrangements.

Affiliate status or Membership does not provide preferential access to government or regulatory representatives.

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It does not provide influence over regulatory decisions, approvals or government processes.

Similarly, Speaker, Panellist and Contributor opportunities are not purchased or guaranteed through membership. Selection is based on professional relevance, expertise and the requirements of each individual Roundtable.

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Mines & Environment retains discretion over Roundtable development, participant composition and Speaker and Contributor selection to help ensure each forum remains relevant, balanced, independent and appropriate to the issue being examined.

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BECOME PART OF THE NETWORK

The Mines & Environment National Roundtable Network provides more than access to individual events.

It provides an ongoing connection to emerging issues, professional perspectives and focused discussions taking place across Australia's mining and environmental sectors.

Whether you want to stay connected, participate within your State, engage nationally or involve different professionals from across your organisation, there is a level of participation to suit you.

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Different Cities. Different Issues. The Right People in the Room.

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Join the Network. Be part of the discussion. Help identify the issues that need to be examined next.