In a world facing escalating climate pressures, dwindling freshwater resources, and urgent demands for decarbonisation, the way we manage water and energy—particularly within the mining and environmental sectors—has reached a pivotal turning point.

Western Australia stands at the forefront of this global challenge, where arid landscapes, booming mineral economies, and delicate ecosystems intersect.

 

Mines and Environment, in collaboration with the NetZero Australia Collaborative Network and the Water Quality and Health Network, proudly presents this landmark event—a premier platform for cross-industry collaboration at the intersection of mining, water, energy, environmental sustainability, and desalination.

 

The Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions for Mining and Ecosystems Conference offers a timely and transformative platform to address these converging issues head-on.

With a strong emphasis on desalination as a critical enabler of water security and environmental resilience, this event presents a rare opportunity for collaboration across industries, disciplines, and sectors.

 

It brings together Mining, Water and Environmental Professionals, Scientists, Researchers  and Sustainability Leaders to collectively shape solutions that are both innovative and implementable.

From managing groundwater in remote mining regions to pioneering adaptive brine strategies, from strengthening flood resilience to driving regulatory reform- this conference will spotlight the partnerships and technologies needed to secure Australia’s water and energy future in the face of a changing climate.

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Delegates can expect an agenda rich in insight and action, featuring real-world case studies, forward-thinking policy discussions, and breakthrough innovations that are redefining sustainable resource management.

 

Key presentations will highlight Australia’s global leadership in desalination—from large-scale coastal plants to adaptive inland systems—and its critical role in supporting both industrial operations and fragile ecosystems.

 

Sessions will explore cutting-edge groundwater monitoring in the Pilbara, climate-resilient tailings management, managed aquifer recharge, and flood mitigation strategies as extreme weather events become the new normal.

 

The program also addresses the evolving legal and regulatory frameworks shaping water use in mining, the social and environmental due diligence required in major infrastructure projects, and the imperative for the minerals sector to align with global climate targets.

 

With a diverse line-up of experts from across academia, government, and industry—including hydrologists, engineers, legal scholars, environmental specialists, and climate analysts—this event is designed to spark practical collaboration, bold thinking, and lasting impact.

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Book your ticket today .​