7:00am to 2:00pm

Exhibition hall closed to all for the exhibition build

9:00am to 4.00pm

Delegate registration- All registered delegates are welcome to collect their lanyards welcome satchels courtesy of Ausenco.

2:00pm to 5:30pm

Exhibition bump in

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Mount Isa City Council Welcome Reception

Open to sponsors, exhibitors and registered conference delegates, the Mount Isa City Council Welcome Reception will be held cocktail style providing an informal opportunity for exhibitors to network and connect with delegates and sponsors.

Tickets to the Welcome Reception are included in all sponsorship levels and delegate registrations, with a limited number of guest tickets available for sale via the website.

Venue – Outdoors at the Mount Isa Civic Centre.

From 8:00am

Delegate registration

Foyer of The Mount Isa Civic Centre

8:45am to 9:30am

Introduction and Setting the Scene

9:30am to 10:00am

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development

10:00am to 10:30am

North West Phosphate

10:30am to 11:00am

Morning Tea

11:00am to 11:30am

Ausenco

“Is your plant costing you too much? How lower capex improves project value.”

11:30am to 12:00pm

Cobalt Blue

12:00pm to 12:30pm

Mount Isa City Council

“Why Mount Isa is the smart answer to the critical question”

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Lunch

1:30pm to 2:00pm

QRC

2:00pm to 2:45pm

Critical Minerals

‘Progressing Critical Mineral Opportunities in the North West”

2:45pm to 3:30pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30pm to 4:10pm

MITEZ

Driving regional prosperity: MITEZ's role in advancing the North West Minerals Province

As one of Queensland’s key regional economic development organisations, MITEZ plays a vital role in supporting the long-term growth and global competitiveness of the North West Minerals Province. In this session, Maria James, CEO of MITEZ, will highlight the organisation’s strategic advocacy efforts, project partnerships, and infrastructure priorities that are enabling new investment, supporting junior miners, and strengthening supply chains across the Mount Isa to Townsville corridor. Maria will also share key insights on collaboration across government, industry, and community to unlock the region’s resource potential and deliver benefits to North West Queensland.

4:10pm to 4:45pm

Glencore

4:45pm to 6:30pm

Networking Drinks

Hosted By North West Phosphate

7:00am to 8:30am

Breakfast Briefing

Start the day bright an early with a fresh cooked breakfast hosted by Glencore

8:30am to 9:15am

Harmony Eva Copper

9:15am to 10:00am

“AIC Mines - Eloise and Jericho Update”.

10:00am to 10:30am

AMEC

10:30am to 11:15am

Morning Tea

Outdoors

11:15am to 11:45am

Redefining Resources

11:45am to 12:30pm

Geological Survey Qld and Event wrap up

12:30pm to 1pm

Lunch

10:30am to 4:00pm

2025 North West MPX and RJC Jobs Expo

Don't miss this hands on event that brings careers to life! Build your future in the booming construction and manufacturing industries.

Whether you’re a school leaver, job seeker, or looking to upskill, this is your chance to explore career pathways, see trade demos in action and connect with industry experts. Local businesses — come meet your future apprentices and showcase your trade! Don’t miss the 2025 Jobs Expo, where opportunity meets action.

Proudly brought to you by the Mount Isa Regional Jobs Committee and North West Commerce, with support from Mount Isa City Council and the Queensland Government.

Upstairs in "The Stack", Mount Isa Civic Centre

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Exhibition open to the public

Members of the public will be in attendance for the Jobs fair upstairs, and to find out more about the exhibitors at the North West MPX.

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Exhibition bump-out

All exhibits to be cleared after 4pm and before 6pm