Your views – the role of resources in strategic engagement

AusIMM represent a global community of resources professionals working across more than 110 countries.

We know that the professional, technical and ethical leadership of people working in resources is fundamental to the global standing and competitive position of the Australasian industry.

The mining and resources industry is a key pillar of Australia’s relationships with trade, economic and strategic partners around the world. This is true not only in respect of Australia’s well established export commodities, but also in the fast-moving and geopolitically complex markets for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, cobalt and rare-earth elements.

The Australian Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Reference Committee is currently investigating opportunities to advance Australia’s strategic interests through existing regional architecture.

You can learn more about the inquiry and terms of reference here.

AusIMM intend to engage with the Committee as part of this inquiry, to ensure the strategic role of Australian resources and our industry ethical, technical, professional excellence receives due consideration. 

Your voice on resources as a driver of Australia’s strategic interests

We invite you to review the Committee’s terms of reference and provide your views to us.

In doing so, you can contribute to AusIMM's ongoing engagement with the Australian Government and play a part in our shared role as the Trusted Voice for people in resources.

We encourage members to forward their feedback on the draft Bill to the Policy team via policy@ausimm.com or on our website's feedback form by 20 August 2021.