A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE

AUSTRALIAN MINING SAT DOWN WITH AUSTMINE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR ROBERT TRZEBSKI TO TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE YEAR AHEAD.

For over 35 years, Austmine has been at the heart of Australia's mining industry as a premier not-for-profit association for mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies.

Austmine has worked diligently for decades to uplift the sector, advocating for its recognition as a world leader in mining innovation and technology.

Now representing over 750 METS companies nationally, Austmine is a true reflection of the sector's impressive diversity.

A key part of Austmine's advocacy is its involvement with international mining and resources events.

Australian Mining sat down with Austmine international business director Robert Trzebski to discuss Austmine's outlook for the global mining industry, as well as the key events the company is looking forward to in 2025.

Asia

Austmine is in its third year of the Global Mining Challenge - India program, which is supported by the Federal Government's Department of Industry, Science and Resources to continue until 2026.

The program aims to foster greater collaboration between Indian and Australian mining and METS sectors and seeks to drive more efficient, safe and sustainable operations.

"India has proven to be a very interesting market for Australian METS," Trzebski told Australian Mining. "There are huge players with massive scale and diversity creating major potential for partnerships with Australian companies." Trzebski said growing industries like electric vehicles will drive the need for commodities into the future.

"There's a massive push for India to go electric, which is growing demand for lithium and other critical minerals," he said.

From February to March 2025, Austmine will lead a Mining Mission delegation to India to provide an opportunity to understand industry needs and develop business relationships in one of the world's most prospective mining markets.