• Identifying core ESG challenges that should inform businesses decisions and policy formation.
• Exploring the adaptation and integration of ESG policies within the diverse ASEAN business landscape.
• Increasing awareness and engagement with investors, consumers, communities, and other stakeholders who share responsibility for raising the ESG bar.
• The role of partnerships and collective action in shaping the sustainable future of ASEAN mining.

This opening session will explore:

• How best practices to drive sustainable development and innovative growth within the region’s mining industry.
• Actionable insights and strategies to advance mining policy frameworks. 
• How to build a progressive, responsible, and sustainable industry.

This discussion will explore:

• Practical strategies for implementing sustainable and profitable investment frameworks in the mining sector.
• How to bridge the gap between theoretical principles and real-world applications to ensure responsible investments.
• Actionable insights from industry experts on navigating the complexities of sustainable mining investments.
   

This session will delve into:

• Understanding Western Australia's regulatory framework to ensure ethical practices and maximise benefits for all stakeholders.
• Cutting-edge mining and processing techniques to boost efficiency and sustainability while fostering economic growth and innovation.

This session will analyse:

• The current state of EV infrastructure and raw material supply chains. 
• Strategic initiatives driving the transition to electric mobility across ASEAN-6. 
• Insights into the opportunities and challenges in the mining industry that are critical for advancing EV adoption in the region.
   

Participate in an open dialogue with our panel of experts. Pose your questions, share insights, and contribute your comments to the discussion. 

• Impartially explore DLE.
• Exploring its innovations, environmental footprints, OPEX and CAPEX.
• Challenges, and opportunities within the lithium sector.

• What does responsible and sustainable best practice look like in mining?
• Benchmarking sustainable operating practices in Asia against global standards.
• Shifting expectations and best-practice application around local nuances in culture, environment, and infrastructure, to promote positive community relationships, social welfare, and sustainable development on a practical level.
• Exploring sustainable mining’s role in resource conservation, climate action, and building the industry’s position as responsible contributor to society.

• Delving into the essential characteristics that define critical minerals and understand their significance within the mining industry - What are the critical minerals and why are they critical?
• Who are they critical for? What is Asia’s involvement?
• What are the implications of critical mineral extraction, including environmental concerns, geopolitical tensions, and the future outlook for sustainable mining practices?

• Understanding key critical mineral policies; how are the IRA/CMA shaping the future of mining?
• How are local policies changing around the energy transition and the knock-on effect for mining operations.
• Metal consumption – what does it really look like?

The Philippines is a major player in Southeast Asian mining, being the world's second-largest nickel producer and sixth-largest cobalt producer. Recent policy changes have boosted its mining potential. The country has seen a steady rise in nickel production, becoming China's top supplier, surpassing Indonesia. In 2021, the Philippines lifted bans on new mines, leading to the commissioning of 10 new nickel mines in 2022.

Malaysia is a regional leader in aluminum, iron, and manganese production. Once a major global producer of bauxite, a 2016 mining moratorium due to environmental concerns slowed production, which hasn't fully recovered despite the 2019 lift. Throughout the 2010s, Malaysia's mining and mineral manufacturing sectors grew significantly, boosting GDP and job creation.

Five cutting-edge start-ups compete on stage, showcasing their revolutionary inventions to reduce carbon footprints and boost decarbonization in mining.  In partnership with Unearthed