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We have a range of ticket options to chose from depending on how long you are able to attend. For your convenience you can choose to pay for your tickets immediately or we can send you an invoice which you can pay manually later.

All our ticket holders will be invited to join our exclusive Networking HUB.

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The 3 days of the 2025 North West MPX

Tuesday

May 6

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.

Wednesday

May 7

From 8:00am

Delegate registration

Foyer of The Mount Isa Civic Centre

8:45am to 9:30am

Introduction and Setting the Scene

Shane Goodwin

9:30am to 10:00am

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

Minister Dale Last MP

10:00am to 10:30am

North West Phosphate

John Cotter

10:30am to 11:00am

Morning Tea

11:00am to 11:30am

Ausenco

Dr Grant Ballantyne

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

11:30am to 12:00pm

Cobalt Blue

Dr Helen Degeling

12:00pm to 12:30pm

Mount Isa City Council

Mayor Peta MacRaeTim Rose

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

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Lunch

1:30pm to 2:00pm

QRC

Nicole Duguid

2:00pm to 2:45pm

Critical Minerals

Paul Holden

‘Progressing Critical Mineral Opportunities in the North West”

2:45pm to 3:30pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30pm to 4:10pm

MITEZ

Maria James

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

Trevor Shaw

4:45pm to 6:30pm

Networking Drinks

John Cotter

Hosted By North West Phosphate

Thursday

May 8

7:00am to 8:30am

Breakfast Briefing

Simon Pope

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

8:30am to 9:15am

Harmony Eva Copper

Glen Connell

9:15am to 10:00am

“AIC Mines - Eloise and Jericho Update”.

Ben McInerney

10:00am to 10:30am

AMEC

Kate Dickson

10:30am to 11:15am

Morning Tea

Outdoors

11:15am to 11:45am

Redefining Resources

Sally Henderson

11:45am to 12:30pm

Geological Survey Qld and Event wrap up

Dr Heather Sparks

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

Networking Hub open March 2025

From March 2025 we'll be re-opening our exclusive North West MPX Online Networking Hub - A bonus layer of networking capabilities and opportunities, exclusive to North West MPX Sponsors and Registered attendees.

2024 was the first year the networking hub was open and we are looking forward to developing this space further.

Before & After the Expo

Not unlike a social media platform, the hub will provide options to upload a profile photo, business details, networking statement, links and contact information.  

While You're at the Expo

As sponsors and attendees arrive at the North West MPX, they'll be issued with a lanyard featuring a unique QR code which will be linked up to their profile on the hub.

“The North West Minerals Province - where good news stories keep coming.”