

WORLDS BEST PRACTICE
Adelaide: 22 - 25 March 2026
We are excited to announce the dates for MetPlant 2026 as Sunday March 22 to Wednesday March 25 2026.
MetPlant 2028 will be held from 19 March to 22 March 2028 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Workshops will take place on 21, 22, 26 and 27 March and tours on 26 and 27 March. More details to come soon.
International delegates - must apply for a visa no less than 6 weeks before the conference - click here for details.


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World’s Best Practice in Metallurgical Plant Design and Operating Strategies
The overarching theme of MetPlant 2026 will once again be “World’s Best Practice in Metallurgical Plant Design and Operating Strategies”.
There are a number of underpinning themes which are outlined under the “Abstracts” tab and include ESG in processing operations, water and tailings management, unit processes such as gravity, sorting, comminution, flotation, filtration, thickening, process control, hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy and refining.
Who should attend
MetPlant is the perfect opportunity for all professionals who work in, or seek to learn more about, the mineral resources sector. The conference brings together an interdisciplinary array of professionals to explore the latest developments in metallurgical plant design, expansions, and the optimisation of existing operations.
Resources professionals from a broad range of disciplines and across all mineral commodities (including base, precious and rare earth metals, energy minerals, iron ore and industrial minerals) will benefit from attendance at MetPlant. The conference will facilitate robust discussion, debate and collaboration on current and future best practice using operational data and practical case studies.
Want to attend the conference and need to get approval?
To assist, we have a prepared business-case template for you to download and send to your manager. It summarises the enormous benefits, to your company and yourself, of attending the conference in person.
VENUE
Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000