Forum 2025
Diggers & Dealers is a mining investment forum, held annually in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The event is in its 34th year.
FORUM 2025 – 4 to 6 AUGUST, KALGOORLIE WA
Diggers & Dealers is Australia’s leading mining forum, combining corporate presentations by listed mining and exploration companies alongside a large exhibition area housing over 159 exhibitors from the sector. Delegates include miners, explorers, brokers, bankers, investors, financiers and mining service industries from around the world. A 30 strong media contingent ensures that the proceedings of the Forum are widely reported. Attendance for the 2024 event was 2700.
The event provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to meet and network, visit regional mine sites, engage with media, raise finance, invest in projects and generally engage with the resources sector at an executive level in a mining community setting, Kalgoorlie, the unofficial gold mining capital of Australia.
Participate
Select from the available attendance passes or register your interest in presenting or exhibiting.
- Multiple Delegates
- Full Delegate
- Limited Delegate
- Monday Delegate
- Tuesday Delegate
- Wednesday Delegate
- Presenter Interest
- Exhibitor Interest
FULL DELEGATE Price: $2,250
This pass allows access to the full event, the Sponsors' Marquee, the auditorium for presentations, Monday Cocktail Party, Tuesday Traditional Bash and Gala Dinner.
LIMITED DELEGATE Price: $1910
This pass allows access to the full event, the Sponsors' Marquee, the auditorium for presentations, Monday Cocktail Party, and Tuesday Traditional Bash, but EXCLUDES the Wednesday Gala Dinner.
MONDAY DELEGATE Price: $1,110
This pass allows access to Monday 4 August, the Sponsors' Marquee, day catering, the auditorium for presentations and the Cocktail Party.
TUESDAY DELEGATE Price: $1,110
This pass allows access to Tuesday 5 August, the Sponsors' Marquee, day catering, the auditorium for presentations and the Traditional Bash.
WEDNESDAY DELEGATE Price: $900
This pass allows access to Wednesday 6 August, the Sponsors' Marquee, day catering, the auditorium for presentations. EXCLUDES the Gala Dinner. Please note the company exhibits are closed from immediately after lunch for change over to the Gala Dinner.
PRESENTER INTEREST 2025
Please note that only listed mining companies will be considered for presentation slots. The process to Submit an Application for 2025 is now closed. For enquiries contact suzanne@diggersndealers.com.au
EXHIBITOR INTEREST
Be placed on the waitlist for the opportunity to exhibit. The waitlist is carried over each year. The package includes amongst other items a booth in the marquee and two delegate passes. Cost of the package is Aus$9,750.
Keynote Speaker
Diggers & Dealers endeavours to secure highly respected and relevant experts who are well-positioned to provide insightful commentary to delegates on the global economic outlook
The forum remains committed to maintaining the highest standards associated with the event.
KEYNOTE PANEL 2025
Diggers & Dealers is pleased to announce that, for the first time, the annual Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum keynote will take the form of a panel discussion. We are looking forward to welcoming Dr. Chris Keefer, a Canadian emergency physician, Host of the Decouple podcast, and President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, alongside Aidan Morrison, Director of Energy Research at the Centre for Independent Studies. The panel will be moderated by Tom Switzer, an Australian political writer and Executive Director of the Centre for Independent Studies.
The keynote will take place on Monday, 4 August 2025, at 9:15 AM.
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Nouriel Roubini
Niall Ferguson
Austan Goolsbee
Rodrigo De Rato
Lord Mervyn King
Gene Sperling
John Lipsky
Robert Zoellick
Jose Manuel Barroso
Hon. John Howard
Hon. Mark McGowan MLA
Professor Ian Goldin
Dr Dambisa Moyo
Dr Linda Yueh
Hon. Kim Beazley AC
2025 Presenter Programme TBC
| Monday 4 August | |
|---|---|
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | |
| 8:45 am | Forum Opening: Jim Walker, Forum Chairman |
| 9:00 am | Keynote Panel: Dr Chris Keefer and Aidan Morrison. Moderated by Tom Swtitzer |
| 10:00 am | Morning Tea - Sponsors' Marquee |
| 10:40 am | |
| 11:00 am | |
| 11:20 am | |
| 11:35 am | |
| 11:55 am | |
| 12:15 pm | |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Break - Sponsors' Marquee |
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | |
| 1:10 pm | |
| 1:25 pm | |
| 1:40 pm | |
| 1:55 pm | |
| 2:10 pm | |
| 2:25 pm | |
| 2:45 pm | Afternoon Tea - Sponsors' Marquee |
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | |
| 3:10 pm | |
| 3:30 pm | |
| 3:50 pm | |
| 4:10 pm | |
| 4:25 pm | |
| 4:45 pm | |
| 5:00 pm | |
| 5:15 pm | |
| 5:30 pm | The Clarke Energy Cocktail Party - Sponsors' Marquee |
| Tuesday 5 August | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | ||
| 8:30 am | ||
| 8:50 am | ||
| 9:10 am | ||
| 9:25 am | ||
| 9:45 am | ||
| 10:00 am | ||
| 10:15 am | Morning Tea - Sponsors' Marquee | |
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | ||
| 10:45 am | ||
| 11:05 am | ||
| 11:25 am | ||
| 11:40 am | ||
| 11:55 am | ||
| 12:10 pm | ||
| 12:30 pm | Lunch Break - Sponsors' Marquee | |
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | ||
| 1:10 pm | ||
| 1:30 pm | ||
| 1:50 pm | ||
| 2:10 pm | ||
| 2:30 pm | ||
| 2:45 pm | ||
| 3:05 pm | Afternoon Tea - Sponsors' Marquee | |
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | ||
| 3:25 pm | ||
| 3:40 pm | ||
| 4:00 pm | ||
| 4:15 pm | ||
| 4:30 pm | ||
| 4:45 pm | ||
| 5:00 pm | ||
| 5:15 pm | ||
| 5:30 pm | The Kal Tire Mining Tire Group Traditional Bash - Sponsors' Marquee | |
| Wednesday 6 August | |
|---|---|
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | |
| 9:00 am | |
| 9:20 am | |
| 9:35 am | |
| 9:50 am | |
| 10:05 am | Morning Tea |
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | |
| 10:35 am | |
| 10:55 am | |
| 11:10 am | |
| 11:25 am | |
| 11:45 am | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch Break - Sponsors' Marquee |
| Session Chair: Canaccord Genuity | |
| 12:40 pm | |
| 12:55 pm | |
| 1:15 pm | |
| 1:30 pm | |
| 1:45 pm | |
| 2:00 pm | |
| 2:15 pm | |
| 2:30 pm | |
| 2:45 pm | |
| 3:00 pm | |
| 3:15 pm | |
| 3:30 pm | Closing Comments: Jim Walker, Forum Chairman |
| 6:30 pm | The WesTrac Gala Dinner - Sponsors' Marquee |
Forum Awards
The highly anticipated Diggers and Dealers Awards are presented at the WesTrac sponsored Gala Dinner on the Wednesday evening.
The awards are sponsored by The Perth Mint and recognise:
The Digger of the Year, Dealer of the Year, GJ Stokes Memorial Award, Media Award and Best Emerging Company Award. Both WesTrac and The Perth Mint have sponsored the gala dinner and awards respectively for 21 years.
About the Awards
The forum awards recognise those outstanding individuals and companies who have made significant contributions and advancements over the past year. Recipients are announced in front of their industry peers at the Wednesday Gala Dinner.
FORUM SPONSORS
Senior Sponsor
Cocktail Party Sponsor
Traditional Bash Sponsor
Gala Dinner Sponsor
Awards Sponsor
Coffee Sponsor
Juice Sponsor
Water Sponsor
Equipment Sponsor
Innovation Sponsor
Network Partner
FAQ
Registration
All pre-purchased delegate passes can be collected on-site as below. Subject to availability passes can also be purchased on-site. Please note a surcharge applies to onsite purchases.
Sunday 3 August – 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM from inside the large marquee, in front of the large viewing screens.
Monday 4 August – 7:30 AM to 9:45 AM from inside the large marquee, in front of the large viewing screens.
Monday 4 August – 9:30 AM to completion of the forum from the Forum Entry point located on Cheetham Street. Visible with signage.
Forum Venue
The forum is held at the Goldfields Arts Centre, Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie. The exhibitions and all-day catering are held in a 3000 sqm marquee located adjacent to the Goldfields Arts Centre.
Site Visits
Part of the attraction of the annual Diggers & Dealers is the unique opportunity for attendees to visit minesite(s) during their stay in the region. If there is a particular company with a mine in the Goldfields region please contact the company directly to express your interest.
Accommodation
Accommodation is expected to be at a premium for the 2025 event given the mining activity in the Goldfields region. To view a list of accommodation venues in the region you can visit this LINK.
Kalgoorlie Accommodation is an independent Kalgoorlie business that places delegates in private homes for the forum period. Generally, delegates have exclusive use of private homes unless billeting is an option. Email Kalgoorlie Homes kalgoorliehomes@outlook.com
Evening Socials
The Cocktail Party
Commences after the last session on Monday 4 August in the Sponsors’ Marquee commencing at 5:30 PM.
The Traditional Bash
Commences after the last session on Tuesday 5 August in the Sponsors’ Marquee commencing at 5:30 PM.
The Gala Dinner
Sponsored by WesTrac, Wednesday 6 August, commencing at 6:30 pm in the Sponsors’ Marquee. The event to toast the mining industry and present the Forum Awards, sponsored by The Perth Mint, to the outstanding players in the industry. Dress: Cocktail.
Restaurants & Dining
A listing of local dining options can be found here. Please ensure you make bookings in advance as hospitality is at a premium during the forum week.
Transport
Diggers & Dealers courtesy buses run for the duration of the forum commencing on Sunday 3 August through to the morning of Thursday morning between the airport, private and traditional accommodation venues, forum venue and town centre. A detailed bus timetable will be shared with delegates closer to the event to assist with planning.
Flights
IT Services
Onsite WIFI will be provided by Network Partner CorpCloud. Internet cafe facilities including PCs and printer service are available for general use.
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