From 25 to 31 October, at the invitation of the organizer, Mr. Cheng Liwei, President of China Mining Association, headed a delegation to Australia for the 2026 International Mining and Resources Conference + EXPO (IMARC). The delegation also paid field visits to multiple Chinese-funded mining enterprises operating in Australia, to further advance pragmatic cooperation across various fields in mining between China and Australia.
On 26 October, President Cheng Liwei paid a visit to Yancoal Australia’s Sydney headquarters and held talks with Mr. Yue Ning, Executive Director and Co-Vice Chairman of the Board, and other executives. The two sides had thorough discussions on the enterprise’s two-decade operation in Australia, carbon reduction challenges, community engagement, ESG compliance and overseas investment strategies. President Cheng praised Yancoal Australia for preserving and raising state-owned asset value and serving as a benchmark for overseas Chinese mining investors. He also stated that China Mining Association will keep delivering sound services and support for its member entities.
President Cheng Liwei Held Talks with Mr. Yue Ning, Executive Director and Co-Vice Chairman of the Board, Yancoal Australia
IMARC 2026 kicked off on 27 October at International Convention Center Sydney. China Mining Association hosted a Roundtable for Chinese Mining Enterprises (China Program), and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beacon Events, the operator of IMARC, to forge long-term ties between China Mining Conference and Exhibition and IMARC for two-way information sharing of events and projects, and regular exchanges and cooperation. Mr. Wang Chunsheng, Acting Consul General of China in Sydney, addressed the Roundtable. Representatives from BGRIMM International, Xinhai Mining Group, Dandong Dongfang Measurement & Control Technology, and Yantai Jinpeng Mining Machinery, demonstrated China’s strengths in mineral processing, smart mining and green technologies.
Chinese Mining Enterprises Roundtable (IMARC 2026 China Program)
Mr. Wang Chunsheng, Acting Consul General of China in Sydney, Attended the Chinese Mining Enterprises Roundtable
President Cheng Liwei and Ms. Anita Richards, Beacon’s Chief Operating Officer, Signed the MoU
On the same day, President Cheng Liwei gave a keynote address at IMARC’s Ministerial and Government Global Opportunities Program under the theme Win-Win Cooperation, Green and Intelligent — Together for a Brighter Future of Global Mining. He pointed out that China and Australia, as key global resource nations, enjoy robust ties in traditional mineral trade. Amid energy transition, bilateral collaboration should expand beyond commodity trade into the full value chain covering critical minerals, low-carbon mining technologies and local ESG management. He warmly invited global industry peers to the 29th China Mining Conference & Exhibition in Tianjin, September 2027, to seize opportunities from China’s mining green transition.
President Cheng Liwei Delivered a Keynote Address at IMARC’s Ministerial and Government Global Opportunities Program
After concluding their Sydney schedule, President Cheng Liwei’s delegation proceeded to Western Australia for field visits. On 29 October, they toured Zijin Mining’s Norton Gold Fields Project in Kalgoorlie, inspecting the Binduli Open-pit and the Binduli North Plant. During discussions with site management, they reviewed mining exploration and production, safety and environmental protection, tailings disposal, Aboriginal community engagement and smart mining progress, as well as hurdles such as labor expenses, project approvals and water/ energy security. President Cheng fully recognized the enterprise’s regulatory compliance and local social responsibility practices.
President Cheng Liwei’s Delegation Paid Field Visits to Binduli Open-pit and the Binduli North Plant
President Cheng Liwei’s Delegation Held Talks with Site Management Team of Zijin Mining’s Norton Gold Fields
On 30 October, President Cheng Liwei’s delegation visited the Consulate General of China in Perth and met with Consuls Yang Xiuqing and Wang Shuwei of the Economic and Commercial Office. The team briefed the Consulate on the visit, reviewed Western Australian mining regulations, compiled common concerns of Chinese mining firms, analyzed mining opportunities and risks between China and Australia, and discussed joint service mechanisms between industry associations and overseas diplomatic missions for Chinese mining investors.
President Cheng Liwei’s Delegation Visited the Consulate General of China in Perth
On the same day, talks were held with representatives of Chinese mining investors in Western Australia such as Baowu, Shandong Gold, Ganfeng Lithium, Ansteel Karara and CITIC Pacific. Enterprises shared updates on project and local management, as well as external business hurdles. President Cheng noted that China Mining Association would compile industry feedback, act as a liaison between industry and authorities, pass on corporate concerns, and support the stable overseas development of Chinese mining firms.
President Cheng Liwei’s Delegation Held Talks with Representatives of Chinese Mining Investors in Western Australia
This overseas visit serves as an important practice demonstrating the green, smart and open image of China’s mining industry, and a practical field research mission for overseas Chinese mining enterprises. Moving forward, China Mining Association will deliver on the consensus from this visit, advance pragmatic mining exchanges between China and Australia, and safeguard the resilience of global mineral supply chains.
Qiu Jingzhi, Deputy Secretary-General of China Mining Association, together with relevant staff from the International Cooperation Department, accompanied the delegation on the visit.