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Accessing New Markets Initiative launched, METS opportunities, and more

Unearthing opportunities with the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act

The European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act aims to strengthen the EU’s access to critical minerals. This presents opportunities for Australian METS companies to add value across the European critical raw materials value chain.

Under the Act, the European Commission has recently approved its first 47 strategic projects in the EU. These projects include extraction, processing, recycling and substitution.

Top tips for METS businesses in Indonesia

Australian METS businesses are well-positioned to support the development of mineral industries in Southeast Asia. Austrade, Austmine and industry experts share market entry tips for its largest mining market, Indonesia.

Promoting opportunities in Southeast Asia

See how Austrade and Austmine have been collaborating to promote Australian METS opportunities in Southeast Asia and how you can get involved.

New resources: Australia’s Nation Brand Toolkit

Show the world what makes Australia stand out with new images, videos, animated graphics, and sounds that capture Australia’s unique identity.

2025-26 DFAT Maitri Grant Program is now open!

Administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) Centre for Australia India Relations (CAIR), the Maitri Grant Program will drive new areas of business engagement between Australia and India, including in sectors outlined in A New Roadmap for Australia's Economic Engagement with India. For METS exporters the program aims to accelerate efforts toward the Net Zero economy, including critical minerals.

The 2025-26 Maitri Grant Program submissions close 4 November.

Register to attend a Maitri information session on 7 October.

Events

2025

21-23 October: IMARC 2025, Sydney
Austrade is supporting a number of international delegations from markets such as Mongolia, Saudi Arabia and Peru. Contact METSmanager@austrade.gov.au.

22-23 October: Mining Philippines 2025. Contact Tata Corpuz.
27-30 October: Exposibram 2025, Brazil. Contact Ana Bonamin.
30 October - 2 November: IME 2025, India. Contact Partha Sen.

2026

13-15 January: Future Minerals Forum 2026, Saudi Arabia. Contact Abed Hakmi.

Austmine events

Austmine’s upcoming business missions include:

27–31 October 2025: Brazil Mining Mission
16–20 February 2026: Arizona Mining Mission
9–13 March 2026: India Mining Mission.

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