Sponsors 2026

Gold Sponsors
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Ausenco

Ausenco is a global company that redefines what is possible. Our team is based across 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals and industrial sectors. In South America, we work in Chile, Peru, Brazil and Argentina. Our Chile office is the firm’s largest and a hub for both our leading consulting and engineering practices. 

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BHP

BHP is a global resources company. With more than 90,000 employees and contractors, we work in more than 90 locations worldwide and our products are sold globally. We're focused on the resources the world needs to grow and decarbonise. Population growth, urbanisation and improving living standards are global trends that underpin strong demand for the commodities we produce. Demand for essential commodities is expected to increase as the world seeks to decarbonise. Our project pipeline and focus on continuous improvement in existing operations leave us well positioned for growth across our four commodity pillars of copper, potash, iron ore and steelmaking coal in the decades ahead.

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South32

Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources. We produce minerals and metals critical to the world’s energy transition from operations across the Americas, Australia and Southern Africa and we are discovering and responsibly developing our next generation of mines. We aspire to leave a positive legacy and build meaningful relationships with our partners and communities to create brighter futures together.

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Worley

Worley’s 49,400-strong team helps customers across the energy, chemicals and resources sectors solve our planet’s toughest challenges. The energy transition requires mined materials to build a more sustainable world. And copper is a trending commodity. To meet forecast demand, the industry must consider a move to mass underground mining or expanding current underground activities. Our copper center of excellence is in Chile and supported by our global mining network. Together, we have developed more than 23,000 meters of main, vent, refrigeration and decline shafts. We partner with our customers across the mining value chain. We help them navigate the uncertain world of decarbonization, electrification and alternative commercial models, without impacting productivity or economic performance. Together, we can achieve speed to market while minimizing environmental, social and governance risks. This is a critical combination that’ll help address an anticipated new energy materials supply gap in a rapidly changing industry.

Silver Sponsors
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Glencore Technology

Glencore Technology is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the global mining industry.

For more than 40 years, we have developed practical, proven technologies that improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of mineral processing, leaching, smelting, and refining operations worldwide.

We are the name behind some of the industry’s best-known technologies, including Jameson Cell, IsaMill™, ISASMELT™, IsaKidd™, and the Albion Process™. These brands are recognised globally for their performance, reliability, and ability to solve real-world mining challenges.

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London Metal Exchange

The London Metal Exchange is the world centre for industrial metals trading. Most of the world’s global non-ferrous futures business is conducted on the LME’s three trading platforms totalling $18 trillion, 178 million lots and 4 billion tonnes with a market open interest high of 1.8 million lots in 2024. All trades are cleared and settled by LME Clear.   Participants can transfer or take on price risk against aluminium, copper, nickel, tin, zinc, lead, molybdenum, cobalt, lithium, steel scrap, rebar and hot-rolled coil as well as alumina, aluminium premiums and alloys. In December 2024, 1,551,482 tonnes of material were held on LME warrant in more than 460 storage facilities in 14 countries across 32 global locations.   The LME is a member of HKEX Group.