Individual Partnership

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All partnerships are in AUD and ex 10% GST

Knowledge Experience
Investment
(ex GST)
Exclusivity / Quantity
Platinum Partner only
Exclusive
Gold Partners only
3
Silver Partners only
12
Platinum and Gold Partners only
Multiple
$8,500
16
$8,500
6
Scholarships & Delegations
Investment
(ex GST)
Exclusivity / Quantity
$8,000
Multiple
Experience
Investment
(ex GST)
Exclusivity / Quantity
$15,000
Exclusive
$16,500
Exclusive
$15,000
Exclusive
$15,000
Exclusive
$10,000
Exclusive
$7,500
Exclusive
$7,500
2
$10,000
Exclusive
Advertising
Investment
(ex GST)
Exclusivity / Quantity
$4,000
8
$4,000
4
$3,000
Multiple
$5,000
Multiple
$2,000
Multiple

Knowledge Experience

Opening Plenary

Premium Partners only
Exclusive

Opportunity for a 20 min presentation within the opening plenary. C-suite level speaker preferred or by mutual agreement with program committee.

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive opportunity to Platinum partner
  • 20 minute presentation included in the opening ceremony
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing
  • Presenter promotion across GRX26 marketing

Plenary Sessions

Premium Partners only
3 opportunities

Plenary Sessions Selection of one of three thematic plenary sessions through active presence as panellist or chair. C-Suite level speaker preferred or by mutual agreement with program committee. 

Plenary focus: Critical conversations addressing the mega-shifts reshaping mining: AI acceleration, demographic transformation, climate imperatives, and geopolitical disruption. Specific themes will be released soon. 

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive opportunity to Gold partners  
  • C Suite participant as a Chairperson or panellist  
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program  
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing  
  • Presenter promotion across GRX26 marketing 

Concurrent Sessions

Premium Partners only
12 opportunities

Selection of one concurrent session in the program to support through active presence as panellist or chair. Speaker selection at the discretion of the program committee. 

Session focus: Knowledge exchange on industry-specific challenges and solutions. Specific themes will be developed in consultation with the program committee. 

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive opportunity to Silver partners
  • Chairing or panellist role within the session by arrangement with the program committee 
  • Logo and acknowledgement across all program promotion including the sponsored session 

CEO Roundtable

Premium Partners only
Multiple

Exclusive invitation-only forum for C-Suite and Senior Executives on Tuesday 5 May (pre-conference day). Strategic dialogue session addressing critical industry trends and challenges with peer leaders. 

Benefits: 

  • Access to high-value peer-to-peer discussions with industry decision-makers 
  • Strategic networking with C-Suite executives from across the mining value chain
  • Early insights into emerging industry priorities and market intelligence 
  • Opportunity to influence sector-wide strategic direction and collaborative initiatives 

GRX Theatre (In-Expo)

$8,500
16 opportunities

A keystone of the GRX exhibition experience. Join this technical solution/product showcase stage to present your concepts and engage in lead-generation through thought-leadership.

Benefits: 

  • 20-minute speaking slot in the GRX Theatre  
  • GRX Theatre is 50 person capacity in a silent theatre in the exhibition 
  • Logo and acknowledgements of your session and sponsorship in all website, app, signage and program acknowledgements 
  • Inclusion on all GRX Theatre program promotion pre-conference 
  • Dedicated page on the event website for your theatre presentation speaker and details 
  • GDPR-compliant list of attendees to your theatre 

Pre-Conference Workshops

$8,500
6 opportunities

Immersive workshop format designed for hands-on knowledge transfer and professional development. Program inclusion subject to synopsis review and acceptance by the program committee.

Benefits: 

  • 90 min workshop on Pre-conference day
  • Up to 80 attendees in cabaret format room 
  • Logo and acknowledgements of your workshop and sponsorship in all website, app, signage and program acknowledgements 
  • Inclusion on all pre-conference workshop program promotion  
  • Dedicated page on the event website for your workshop speaker and details 
  • RSVP management and pre-conference GDPR-compliant list of registered attendees (4 weeks and 2 weeks prior to workshop date) 
  • GDPR-compliant list of workshop attendees 

Networking & Audience Engagement

The Spark Opening Night

$30,000
Exclusive

Welcome all to GRX26, an evening of festival, networking & glamour.  

Own the moment everyone talks about. Festival-style welcome reception with performers, dramatic lighting, interactive activations, and a signature ‘Ignition Moment’ that officially launches GRX26. Your brand is part of the story that not only opens GRX26 but is across socials and networks long past GRX26.  

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive opportunity  
  • Launch GRX26  
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program  
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing  
  • Brand inclusion on social photo opportunity at event 

The Spark Forward Closing Drinks Sponsor

$7,500
Exclusive

Be the brand that powers the transition from inspiration to implementation. When delegates commit to turning their GRX26 experience into real-world action, your brand is associated with that activation moment. 2-minute speaking opportunity to share your own spark forward commitment.

Benefits:

  • Exclusive opportunity
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing

Women in STEM Breakfast Sponsor

$20,000
Exclusive

Champion gender equity and visibility in the resources sector by sponsoring the Women in STEM breakfast. Designed to spotlight leadership, inclusion, and opportunity for women in STEM. 

Bringing together students, early-career professionals and senior leaders for a morning of insight and connection, the Women in STEM Breakfast will feature a keynote presentation and panel discussion to help shape a more inclusive resources sector. As the exclusive sponsor, your brand will be aligned with progress, empowerment, and industry impact. Up to 100 attendees.

Benefits:

  • Naming rights: “Women in STEM Breakfast presented by [Sponsor]” 
  • 3-minute speaking opportunity to open the breakfast
  • Eight (8) guest tickets for sponsor with a VIP reserved table
  • Logo placement on event signage, program, and digital platforms 
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage
  • Opportunity for sponsor to provide branded materials or giveaways at the breakfast 

GRX Industry Awards Dinner

$30,000
Exclusive

Welcome up to 1,000 industry leaders, one room, one night. Evening in demand with GRX delegates to enjoy the premier evening celebration. Six industry awards including Craig Senger Excellence in Export, Outstanding Innovative METS Company, and new Women in STEM and Resources Impact Award.  

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive opportunity  
  • Networking with senior management  
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program  
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing 
  • C Suite representative, 3-minute speaking opportunity
  • Priority selection of one of the award’s for sponsorship (at an additional cost/fee)

Award Sponsor

$7,500
6 opportunities

Selection of one of the awards being presented at the GRX Awards Dinner.  

Awards categories: 

  • Craig Senger Excellence in Export 
  • Outstanding Innovative METS Company
  • Excellence in Resources by a New Professional
  • Women in STEM and Resources Impact Award
  • Exceptional Innovation in Mining 
  • Champion of Innovation Award 

Benefits: 

  • Naming rights of selected award “eg. [Sponsor] award for champion of innovation” 
  • Verbal recognition during the awards presentation  
  • Logo placement on award certificate, presentation slides, and dinner signage  
  • Opportunity to present selected award on stage  
  • 1x delegate registration, including dinner ticket 
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgement in event website, app, signage 

Meet The Miners™

$15,000
Exclusive

Meet the Miners will return at GRX26 as a focused, high-value networking session designed to connect mining company representatives with leading Australian METS innovators. Meet the Miners ensures each mining representative meets multiple METS companies in a clear and organised rotation.

Exclusively available to Austmine Members attending GRX26

Benefits

  • Give METS companies direct access to discuss their solutions and explore alignment with real-world needs.
  • 5 minute welcome remark/speaking opportunity
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing

Innovation Zone Pods (Startups & SMEs – by application)

$3,500
24 opportunities

Exhibition presence of a pod within the zone. Pod sponsorship requires a successful submission to the GRX26 Organising Committee; all pod hosts must be early-stage businesses or start-ups. Submission criteria applies.

Benefits: 

  • Exhibiting as one of the Innovation Zone hubs 
  • 2x1m built structure provided with two high-chairs 
  • Artwork for pod provided by sponsor to specification for printing and installation at the event 
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

Tech & Tonic Cocktail Reception

$25,000
Exclusive

The golden hour of Day 1. Conference done! 

Prelude to the industry awards dinner, Drink in hand, conversations happen. Let’s name a cocktail, showcase local beverage and showcase ‘Innovation on the Rocks Pitch Night’. 

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive opportunity  
  • Prime networking hour 
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program  
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing  
  • Brand inclusion on social photo opportunity at event 

Innovation on the Rocks Pitch Night

$20,000
Exclusive

First access to breakthrough technology. Six handpicked startups pitch during Tech & Tonic to 200+ industry leaders. judging panel seat, private meetings with all pitching teams, first right of refusal for pilot discussions. Capture innovation before competitors do. 

Benefits:  

  • Judging Panel position 
  • Introductions and meetings with presenting startups 
  • Presentation of the $5,000, Top Rock award to the winner   
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing  

First Nations Innovators Hub Innovation Champion

$8,000
Multiple

Champion Indigenous innovation by directly sponsoring an Indigenous-led business to participate. Nominate an existing partner OR be matched through AEMEE. Co-branded showcase pod, pre-event introduction meeting, joint networking activation during exhibition hours. Public recognition as an Innovation Champion demonstrates tangible commitment

Benefits:  

  • Five (5) delegate registrations offered to the Indigenous-led company to attend GRX26
  • Recognition of support shared with correspondence to each scholarship recipient 
  • Opportunity to meet recipients during a networking session
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing

First Nations Innovators Hub Presenting Partner

$20,000
Exclusive

Innovation showcase in partnership with AEMEE. Demonstrate genuine commitment to Indigenous economic participation. Includes a reception within the hub to officially open the hub & sponsorship of 2 First Nations-led businesses to participate.

With 57% of critical mineral projects on Indigenous lands, this is strategically essential, not just ethically sound.

Benefits

  • Acknowledged by company name of the hub within the exhibition
  • 2 Minute presentation at the hub networking event
  • Private networking event with hub participants
  • Branding within the GRX26 exhibition
  • Inclusion within the GRX26 program
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing
  • Presenter promotion across GRX26 marketing

First Nations Innovators Hub Collaboration Partner

$3,000
Multiple

Support early career Indigenous to their business engagement and networking opportunities. Curated introductions to up to 3 Indigenous-led businesses aligned to your operational interests. Invitation to private Hub networking event, facilitated meetings during exhibition hours. Foundation for future partnerships without full exhibitor commitment.

Benefits

  • Supporting First Nations early career participants
  • Attendance at the Hub networking event
  • Long term engagement opportunities
  • Opportunity to meet recipients during a networking session
  • Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing

Future Talent Program: Students & New Professionals Naming Rights

$20,000
Multiple

Support emerging talent in the mining sector by funding event attendance for eight early-career or student participants. Scholarship applications subject to application conditions.  

Benefits:  

  • Eight (8) scholarships offered to attend GRX26, excluding GRX Industry Awards Dinner 
  • Recognition of support shared with correspondence to each scholarship recipient 
  • Opportunity to meet recipients during a networking session or photo opportunity during the welcome reception 
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

Scholarships & Delegations

Indigenous Scholarship Program

$8,000
Multiple

Support emerging indigenous talent in the mining sector by funding event attendance for five indigenous participants. Scholarship applications subject to application conditions.  

Benefits:  

  • Five (5) scholarships offered to attend GRX26, excluding GRX Industry Awards Dinner
  • Recognition of support shared with correspondence to each scholarship recipient 
  • Opportunity to meet recipients during a networking session or photo opportunity during the welcome reception
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage

Experience

Delegate Lanyard

$15,000
Exclusive

Worn by every delegate across three days, the lanyard is a premium, high-frequency branding opportunity. 

Benefits:  

  • Sponsor logo co-branded with the event logo and co-hosts on lanyards  
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

Event App  

$16,500
Exclusive

The app will be the essential tool delegates use to navigate their experience – from sessions to networking opportunities. This highly engaging opportunity saw 80% app utilisation in 2025. 

Benefits:  

  • Prominent sponsor banner on bottom of app pages except industry zone and program  
  • 1x PDF advertisement placed in the “Industry Zone” section of the app  
  • Sponsor logo and name included in all promotion of the app (email campaigns, website, program)  
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

Headshot Studio

$15,000
Exclusive

Put your brand in the frame — literally. The studio offers delegates the chance to update their professional headshots with a complimentary, high-quality photo session right on the exhibition floor. 

This activation is a proven engagement driver, drawing steady foot traffic and creating a positive, lasting impression.  

Benefits: 

  • Exclusive naming rights to the Headshot Studio (e.g. “GRX26 Headshot Studio presented by [Sponsor]”) 
  • Sponsor branding throughout the studio space, excluding photo backdrop 
  • Option to include a short sponsor message on digital photo delivery 
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

International Lounge

$15,000
Exclusive

The International Lounge is GRX26’s dedicated hub for global engagement, a premium space where Australian METS companies connect with international mining customers, delegations, and global partners through curated Business meetings, market briefings, and networking activities.

Benefits:  

  • ‘International Lounge’ presented by sponsoring company 
  • Prominent sponsor logo integrated into the lounge build and signage 
  • Logo placement on business Meeting Program  
  • within the lounge digital connection to company campaign and information or website (design subject to mutual approval) 
  • Two (2) complimentary full conference delegate registrations, including Industry Leaders & Awards Dinner 
  • Priority access to Business Meeting Program with VIP international mining customers 
  • Invitation to Global Welcome Drinks during The Spark Opening Night and International VIP Innovation Tour 
  • Opportunity to address international delegates during market briefing sessions 
  • Logo inclusion in GRX26 promotion and marketing 

Delegate Lounge

$10,000
Exclusive

The lounge is a high-traffic, free-use space and informal seating within the exhibition; an essential hub for networking and recharging.  

Benefits:  

  • Prominent sponsor logo integrated into the lounge build and signage  
  • Opportunity to include a branded QR code linking to a campaign or landing page (design subject to mutual approval)  
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

Charge Bar

$7,500
Exclusive

Keep delegates connected and your brand front-of-mind by sponsoring the Charge Bar — a high-utility, high-visibility feature strategically positioned within the exhibition. 

This branded charging station offers attendees a convenient place to recharge their devices while taking a break, ensuring repeated exposure to your brand throughout the event. 

Benefits: 

  • Sponsor branding incorporated into Charge Bar build and signage  
  • Option to provide additional branded furniture or décor (at sponsor’s expense, subject to space availability) 
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

Coffee Carts

$7,500
2 opportunities

The must-visit destination for a daily recharge in the exhibition. With barista coffee on-site, your brand becomes the warm, energising presence delegates associate with each new day. 

Benefits:  

  • Exclusive branding on the cart, menus, signage, and delegate cups (on pre-selected location on floor plan)  
  • Mention in daily app alerts (“Grab your coffee at the [Sponsor] Cart”)  
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 
  • Note that sponsorship is not an exhibition booth, but can be selected from dedicated coffee cart locations (depending on availability) on the floor plan and includes the coffee cart and beverages only. Branded cups can be provided at additional cost by sponsor.  

Delegate Self-Registration Terminals 

$10,000
Exclusive

High-visibility branding at the first touch-point for attendees to the event.  

Benefits:  

  • Exclusive branding on the delegate self-registration terminals in the registration lobby  
  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage 

Advertising

Exhibition Floor Decal 

$4,000
8 opportunities

Feature your brand at high-traffic intersections throughout the exhibition  

Benefits:  

  • One 2m x 2m square decal in the exhibition from a selected location  
  • Sponsor to provide artwork; printing and installation managed by event 
  • Final placement location subject to event decision 

In-Exhibition Seating 

$4,000
4 opportunities

Feature your brand at break stops throughout the exhibition  

Benefits:  

  • Single exclusively branded park-style seating at a selected location  
  • Sponsor to provide artwork; printing and installation managed by event 
  • Final placement location subject to event decision 

EDM Banner 

$3,000
Multiple

Ability to showcase a clickable HTML banner on a selected distribution email being used for promotion of the event to the event marketing network. 

Benefits:  

  • One full-width top banner for inclusion on one preferred EDM (note: maximum of up to two banners per EDM) 
  • Sponsor may select date from available schedule 
  • Sponsor to provide artwork; production deadlines apply 

EDM Advertorial 

$5,000
Multiple

An impactful advertorial on a selected distribution email being used for promotion of the event to the event marketing network. 

Benefits:  

  • Up to 300 word advertorial and top banner included on one preferred EDM (note: maximum of up to two banners and one advertorial per EDM) 
  • Sponsor may select date from available schedule 
  • Sponsor to provide artwork and copy; production deadlines apply 

Event App Advertisement  

$2,000
Multiple

A critical resource for all event and exhibition attendees, the app will house everything from program details to exhibitor listings—making it a prime space for visibility.  

Benefits:  

  • PDF advertisement featured in the “Industry Zone” of the app  
  • Option to link the ad to your website and/or app profile (for partners with a website listing)  

Sponsorship and Exhibition Enquiries

Andrea Diaz
GRX26 – Partnership and Exhibition Sales Manager 

Rick Theobald
GRX26 – Partnership and Exhibition Sales Manager 

GRX26 – Partnership and Exhibition general enquiries

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