Argus Australia Critical Minerals Forum | Perth, Australia

Argus Australia Critical Minerals Forum

Join Argus Media’s critical minerals experts and industry leaders in Perth for an afternoon of market intelligence, analysis and networking focused on the commodities shaping the energy transition.

Date: Wednesday, 19 August, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM AWST

Locations: The Westin Perth, Cassia and Karri Room (480 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia)

Gain insight into the latest developments across rare earths, lithium, manganese and nickel markets, including the impact of China's export controls, evolving supply chains and Indonesia's growing influence on global nickel trade. Explore how Australia can strengthen its position in critical minerals supply chains, attract investment and build a globally competitive downstream industry amid shifting geopolitical and market dynamics.

Connect with producers, investors, policymakers and consumers from across the critical minerals value chain and expand your network during the post-event drinks reception.

No tickets or payments required - simply register your interest and keep an eye out for your confirmation email, which will be sent one week before the event.

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Agenda: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

1:00-1:30

Registration and coffee

1:30-1:40

Opening Address by Jo Clarke, Head of Oceania, Argus Media

1:40-2:00

Rare earths and other critical minerals: How are China’s export controls driving price volatility and reshaping global rare earths and critical minerals trade flows?

2:00-2:20

Battery: Is the current lithium rebound sustainable? Is growing battery usage reshaping the manganese supply chain?

2:20-2:40

Nickel: Will Indonesia’s RKAB cuts and higher nickel prices to revive Australia’s nickel industry?

2:40-3:10

Coffee Break

3:10-3.50

Panel Discussion: Can Australia realise its critical minerals opportunity beyond China?

3:50-4.30

Panel Discussion: What will it take to build a globally competitive critical minerals ecosystem in Australia?

4.30-4.40

Closing Remarks