Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by the Local Buying Program.

ATO Fuel Response Payment Plan

Online  |  8 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

As an eligible taxpayer, you can access the ATO fuel response payment plan with the following conditions:

Budgeting and Finance Strategy

Online  |  30 Jun 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.

Improving Workforce Performance in Underground Mining

Online  |  21 Jul 2026  |  2.00 - 3.00pm

Austmine Members will showcase how METS companies are supporting underground sites through practical workforce solutions, training, systems and on-site support.  Presentations will focus on real-world approaches to improving supervision, day-to-day execution and operational performance underground.

Tactic Conference and Expo 2026

Port Augusta  |  28 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026  |  12.00 - 7.00pm

South Australia’s premier industry event brings together suppliers, project proponents and decision makers at a pivotal time for the Upper Spencer Gulf and surrounding regions.
Attendees will include school students, job seekers, and career changers, all seeking guidance for their future paths. With interactive displays, attendees will have the chance to explore career opportunities, apply for jobs, and enrol in courses on-site.

Copper to the World

Adelaide  |  2 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

Copper to the World will once again bring together industry leaders, mining executives, and METS innovators to explore the latest developments shaping the future of copper mining.  Under the theme, Powering the Future, we will explore how copper continues to drive progress in an era of technological transformation, shifting market dynamics, and increasing sustainability demands.